Butter Pecan Cake

Ingredients: 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Instructions: see continuation on next page    

Seven Layer Taco Salad 

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, cooked 1 packet taco seasoning 1 head lettuce, chopped 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa or taco sauce Instructions: see continuation on next page    

Slap Ya Momma Fried Chicken 

Ingredients: 3–4 lbs chicken pieces (legs, thighs, wings, or breasts) 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Wet Batter (optional for extra crunch): 2 large eggs ½ cup milk or buttermilk For Frying: Vegetable or … Read more

Nutty No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

 Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, your choice) 1 cup honey 2 cups rolled oats ½ cup chocolate chips ½ cup chopped peanuts 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional: a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors  Instructions   see continuation on next page    

The Dreamiest Blackberry Velvet Cake — A Pure Fantasy in Every Bite

 Ingredients For the Blackberry Cake: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1¾ cups granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 1½ cups fresh blackberries, lightly mashed 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, … Read more

The Ultimate Comfort Food Beef Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat 4 carrots, sliced 4 potatoes, cubed 1 onion, chopped 3 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: see continuation on next … Read more

Italian Penicillin Soup

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 8 cups chicken broth 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 cup uncooked pasta (e.g., ditalini or orzo) 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups fresh spinach 1 … Read more

Banana Bread Cookies — Soft, Cozy & Homemade Treat

Ingredients Cookie Dough 2 ripe bananas, mashed ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt Optional Add-Ins (Loved by Many) ½ cup chocolate chips ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Dash of cinnamon or … Read more

Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Ingredients For the Filling: 3 large eggs 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups chopped pecans For the Topping: 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow or butter cake mix 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted Optional: Vanilla … Read more

A Deep Dive into White Bean and Ham Soup

The Complete Ingredient List The Foundation · 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter · 1 medium onion, finely chopped · 2 celery stalks, finely chopped · 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped · 3 cloves garlic, minced The Star Players · 1 meaty ham bone OR 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham · 4 … Read more