Carrot Cake (Square Pan)

Ingredients For the Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 2 cups finely grated carrots 1 tsp baking soda 1½ tsp baking powder 1½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained … Read more

Puff Pastry Pizza Squares

Ingredients: 1 box (about 17 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed 1/2 cup pizza sauce (thick consistency) 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 egg (for egg wash) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped Optional toppings: pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet … Read more

Homemade Butter (10-Minute Method)

Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, very cold 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, optional Ice water, for washing the butter (about 2 cups) Optional for cultured butter: 2 tablespoons plain live-culture yogurt Equipment Stand/hand mixer or food processor; or a jar with a tight lid Fine sieve or cheesecloth Spatula and bowl Parchment paper for … Read more

Paula Deen–Style Meatloaf

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) ground beef (80–85% lean) 1 large egg 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 cup (240 ml) milk 1 cup (60 g) dried bread crumbs Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste Glaze 1/3 cup (80 ml) ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard   Step-By-Step Instructions … Read more

Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters!!!

Timing for Preparation: Ten minutes for preparation Allow 20 minutes for cooking. Thirty minutes in total Things needed: 2 pecans, measuring 1/2 cup One-half cup of salted butter 1 cup of colored sugar 1/4 cup of full-fat dairy vanilla essence, half a teaspoon one-fourth teaspoon of salt 1 cup of chocolate chips, dark or milk … Read more

The Ultimate Fluffy Pancake

 Ingredients Dry Ingredients: · 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1 cup all-purpose + 1 cup whole wheat for nuttier flavor) · ¼ cup granulated sugar · 4 teaspoons baking powder · ¼ teaspoon baking soda · ½ teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients: · 1¾ cups buttermilk* (room temperature) · 2 large eggs (room temperature) · ¼ … Read more

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: · 300 g elbow macaroni · 2 tablespoons butter · 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour · 2 cups milk · 1 cup heavy cream · 2½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby Jack) The Ingredients · Elbow Macaroni (300g): The classic choice. Its shape and ridges are perfect for holding onto the creamy sauce. … Read more