Fried Bologna Sandwich Ingredients: * 2–4 slices of bologna* 2 slices of white bread* 1–2 slices of cheese (American or cheddar work great)* 1–2 tbsp butter or oil* Mustard and/or mayonnaise (to taste)* Pickles (optional) Instructions: 1. Prep the bologna:Make small cuts (like an “X”) in the center or edges of each slice. This keeps […]
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Creamy, crunchy, slightly sweet, and packed with tender chicken, juicy cranberries, crisp grapes, and buttery pecans. It’s perfect for sandwiches, croissants, lettuce wraps, or simply eating by the spoonful! 🛒 Ingredients 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or finely chopped ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 1–2 […]
American Chop Suey (Mom’s Goulash) A classic American Chop Suey, also called American goulash, made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and a savory tomato sauce. It’s hearty, inexpensive, comforting, and tastes just like the kind of homemade dinner Mom used to make. Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesTotal: 40 minutesServings: 6–8 🛒 Ingredients […]
🇮🇹 Italian Christmas Cookies Soft, buttery Italian cookies topped with a sweet lemon glaze and colorful sprinkles—perfect for Christmas cookie trays! 🎄🍪 🛒 Ingredients For the cookies: ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp almond extract 2½ cups (315 g) […]
🥓 Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy, cheesy filling and wrapped in crispy bacon—easy and perfect for dinner! 🛒 Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 8 slices bacon 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley […]
Old Fashioned Fudge Icing This is a very old recipe, and it takes a little practice to get it just right. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get it on your first attempt. The weather does play a role in this too, just like candy making. If it is a hot humid day, it will […]
Homemade Peach Ice Cream Yield: 1 gallon ~~Ingredients~~ 2 ½ pounds fresh peaches – peeled, pitted and chopped 1 cup white sugar 1 pint half-and-half cream 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups whole milk, or as needed ~~Instructions ~~ Step 1 […]
My husband walked into the kitchen while these were roasting and just stood there staring at the oven like he’d forgotten how to speak. When I finally pulled them out, he grabbed one before I could even plate them. Still hasn’t apologized. This is one of those recipes that looks fancy but is almost embarrassingly […]
Creamed Peas and Potatoes – Old-Fashioned Southern Comfort If you grew up anywhere near a garden in the South—or especially in West Virginia—you already know the magic of creamed peas and potatoes. It’s one of those humble dishes that makes you pause after the first bite, because somehow, it tastes just like home. This dish always showed […]
Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe with Bourbon (Old-Fashioned, Peppermint & Lemon!) If you’ve ever wanted a truly comforting homemade cough syrup recipe with bourbon, you’re in for a treat—and maybe a bit of nostalgia too. This cozy concoction comes straight from old family kitchens, where a jar of syrup sat in the cupboard all winter, ready to […]