Classic Mushroom Risotto (serves 4) Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of Arborio rice 4–5 cups of warm vegetable or chicken broth 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter (divided) 1 small onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 12 oz (340 g) of sliced mushrooms (cremini, button, porcini or a mixture) ½ […]
Coastal Shrimp Gravy served with Biscuits or Rice Time: Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Total: ~35 minutes 🍽 Servings: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lb (450 g) of raw, peeled and deveined shrimp ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon […]
Creamy “Marry Me” Chicken Pasta Soup When you can’t decide between cozy soup and cheesy pasta, this one-pot “marry me” chicken pasta soup does both. It’s rich, garlicky, full of tender chicken and penne, with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a creamy parmesan broth. Perfect for cold nights, lazy Sundays or whenever you want a […]
🍗 Fried chicken livers (Southern-style) ⏱ Time: Prep: 15 minutes Soak for 30 minutes (recommended). Cooking time: 10–12 minutes Total: ~55 minutes 🍽 Servings: 4 servings Ingredients: For the livers: 500 g (1 lb) of chicken livers 1 cup of buttermilk (or milk + 1 tablespoon of vinegar) 1 cup of plain flour ½ cup […]
🧁 PB&J Streusel Muffins (makes 12 muffins) Ingredients: Muffins: 1¾ cups of all-purpose flour ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup of creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter) 1 large egg ¾ cup of milk 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup of grape or strawberry […]
Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls These crispy, golden egg rolls are stuffed with all the classic flavors of a Philly cheesesteak—sliced steak, melty cheese, peppers, and onions—making them the ultimate game day appetizer or fun dinner. Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Makes: 12-14 egg rolls Ingredients For the Filling: · 1 lb ribeye […]
Homemade Hamburger Helper!!! Ingredients • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 works best) • 1 lb (16 oz) large elbow macaroni • 1 medium onion, diced (optional but recommended) • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 can (10 oz) RoTel diced tomatoes with green chilies • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1 can (10.5 oz) Campbell’s […]
🧀🍗 Crispy Ranch Chicken (Restaurant Style) Time: Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Total: 35 minutes 🍽 Serves: 4 people Ingredients: For the chicken: – 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – 1 packet (about 30 g) of dry ranch seasoning mix – 1 cup of buttermilk (or milk + 1 tablespoon of lemon juice) 1 […]
The Lemon Butter Pan Of course! “The Lemon Butter Pan” isn’t a specific dish, but rather a foundational technique that results in an incredibly fast, bright, and luxurious pan sauce. It’s most famously used for seafood like scallops, white fish, and shrimp, but it’s also fantastic with chicken or poured over vegetables. Here is a […]
Decadent Triple Chocolate Birthday Cheesecake This is the kind of birthday cake you don’t just slice… you celebrate. A thick chocolate cookie crust, ultra-creamy chocolate cheesecake, silky ganache on top and fudgy brownie cubes piled in the center. Rich, dense and totally over-the-top, this is a chocolate lover’s dream dessert for any special day. Ingredients […]