Rich Chocolate Layer Cake (Pastry Shop Style) For the cake (20–22 cm mold): • 3 eggs (at room temperature) • 1.5 cups granulated sugar • 1 cup milk • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 2 tablespoons yogurt • 2 tablespoons cocoa • 2 cups flour • 1 packet baking powder • 1 packet vanilla • […]
Golden Southern Fried Cornbread (Southern Cornbread Squares) Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15–20 minutes Serves: 6–8 Ingredients: Dry ingredients: 1 cup of yellow cornmeal (fine or medium grind) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour ADVERTISEMENT 1 tablespoon of sugar (optional, but traditional in some regions) 1½ tsp baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Wet ingredients: 1 large […]
Creamy Potato & Egg Salad This is the most refreshing potato salad! It’s deliciously creamy and full of fresh herbs, and the hint of lemon gives it the perfect summery touch. Plus, this dressing uses Greek yoghurt instead of mayonnaise, making it a healthier alternative to classic potato salad. INGREDIENTS: 2.5 lbs red potatoes, […]
Ingredients Chocolate Sponge 4 large eggs, room temperature ¾ cup (150 g) sugar ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour ¼ cup (30 g) cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp melted butter or oil 1 tsp vanilla extract Cream Filling 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold) ¼ cup […]
Gluten-free fruit cake (moist loaf) Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: 55–65 minutes Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices) Ingredients Dry ingredients: 2 cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum). 1 ½ tsp baking powder ADVERTISEMENT ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt Wet ingredients: ¾ cup of softened unsalted butter ¾ cup granulated sugar […]
Classic Southern Fried Chicken Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lb), cut into 8–10 pieces, or 3 lb of mixed chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, breasts and wings) 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lb), cut into 8–10 pieces (or 3 lb of mixed pieces, such as thighs, drumsticks, breasts and wings) Buttermilk Marinade: 2 cups of […]
Crawfish étouffée (authentic Cajun style) Serves: 4–6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Ingredients: Étouffée ½ cup of unsalted butter ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 medium onion, finely chopped ADVERTISEMENT 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cups of seafood (or chicken) stock […]
Old-Fashioned Southern Butter Beans with Salt Pork Prep time:15 minutes Cook time:1½–2 hours Servings:4–6 servings Ingredients: 1 lb dried butter beans (large lima beans) ADVERTISEMENT 4–6 oz salt pork (or slab bacon), diced 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 6–7 cups of water or low-sodium chicken broth 1 bay leaf ½ […]
Boston Cream Donuts (From Scratch) Time: Prep: 30 minutes Rising: 1½–2 hours Frying and filling: 30 minutes ADVERTISEMENT Total: ~2.5 hours Yield: 10–12 doughnuts INGREDIENTS 1. Yeast doughnuts 3½ cups (440 g) of plain flour 2¼ teaspoons (1 packet) of instant yeast 1/2 cup (120 ml) of warm whole milk (43°C/110°F) ⅓ cup (65 g) […]
Slow‑Cooked Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes Ingredients: beef chuck roast, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, potatoes, butter, milk Instructions: Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper, then sear it in a hot skillet until deeply browned on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker and add […]