Ingredients Black Velvet Cake 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup black cocoa powder (for deep color & flavor) 2 cups sugar 1½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 eggs, room temperature 1½ cups buttermilk ¾ cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp white vinegar 1 cup hot coffee […]
cheeseburgers! Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness) Salt & black pepper 4 burger buns 4 slices cheese (American, cheddar, or Swiss) Butter or oil for pan/grill Optional Toppings Lettuce • tomato • onion • pickles • bacon • ketchup • mustard • mayo Instructions Form the Patties Divide beef into 4 loose balls […]
Salmon Croquettes (Old-Fashioned and Crispy) Ingredients (serves 4): For the croquettes: 2 cups of cooked, flaked salmon (canned salmon works well – make sure you drain it and remove the bones) 1 large egg ½ cup of finely chopped onion ADVERTISEMENT ¼ cup of green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional) ½ […]
Ingredients Chocolate Cake 1¾ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups sugar 1½ tsp baking powder 1½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk ½ cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup hot coffee or hot water Raspberry Filling 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries ⅓ […]
Skillet Country Potatoes These hearty, homey potatoes are the perfect addition to a breakfast plate, with crispy edges, soft centres and a blend of seasonings that evoke the slow pace of a Southern morning. Simple, warm and full of old-fashioned flavour, they bring back memories of Grandma’s kitchen and cast-iron skillets sizzling at sunrise. One […]
Tender braised beef steaks with onion gravy Slow-cooked juicy beef steaks in a rich onion gravy. Comfort food made simple! Ingredients: • 2 beef steaks (e.g. chuck or sirloin) • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 large onions, sliced • 2 cloves of garlic, minced • 1 cup of beef broth • 1 tsp salt […]
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy For this classic Southern breakfast, you will need all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter or shortening, milk, breakfast sausage, and optional black pepper and herbs for extra flavor. Fluffy homemade biscuits paired with creamy, savory sausage gravy make for a hearty, comforting start to the day. To prepare, start by making […]
Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie This classic, creamy dessert is smooth, sweet and full of banana flavour. With its buttery crust, luscious custard and fluffy whipped topping, it’s the perfect nostalgic treat for any occasion. Ingredients: Pie crust (store-bought or homemade); ripe bananas; sugar; cornflour; salt; milk; eggs; butter; vanilla extract; whipped cream for the topping. […]
Slow Cooker Creamy Swedish Meatballs These slow cooker creamy Swedish meatballs are tender and flavourful, coated in a rich, velvety sauce. They’re perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner and are easy to make in the slow cooker. They pair beautifully with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Ingredients: Ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, finely chopped onion, garlic, […]
Southern Baked Chicken Thighs These Southern Baked Chicken Thighs are the kind of rich, soulful comfort food that makes the whole house smell like home. They’re full of juicy dark meat, crispy golden skin and warm Southern spices that bring every bite to life. They’re simple, cosy and full of that old-fashioned flavour that reminds […]