Homemade Tortilla Wraps Recipe Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter or lard) 3/4 cup warm water Instructions: Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined. Add the Fat: Add…
Italian Wedding Soup Recipe Ingredients: For the Meatballs: 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 lb ground pork (or all beef) 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried) Salt and pepper, to taste For the Soup: 1 tbsp olive oil 1…
Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought) 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (from a rotisserie chicken or poached chicken breasts) 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme)…
Italian Wedding Soup Recipe Ingredients: For the Meatballs: 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 lb ground pork (or use all beef) 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper For the Soup: 1 tbsp…
Thick and Rich Chili Recipe Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 for flavor and texture) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices) 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and…
Christmas Jam Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 4 cups sugar 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best) 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp grated orange zest 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 (3 oz) pouch liquid fruit pectin Instructions: Prepare…
Copycat Popeye’s Cajun Rice Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 cups chicken broth (or water) 1/2 lb ground beef or ground pork (you can use a combination for extra flavor) 1/4 cup finely chopped chicken liver (optional for authentic flavor) 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1/4 cup finely diced celery 1/4 cup finely…
Polish Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane) Recipe Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes (starchy potatoes like Russet work best) 1 medium onion 2 large eggs 2-3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or potato starch for a gluten-free option) Salt and pepper to taste Oil (for frying, traditionally sunflower oil or lard) Optional Toppings: Sour cream Applesauce Chopped dill or chives…
Carnivore Meatballs Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 for best flavor and fat content) 1/2 lb ground pork (optional, for extra flavor and juiciness) 2 large eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for added richness) 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste) 1/2 tsp black pepper (optional, if allowed on your…
Homemade Rotel-Style Diced Tomatoes Ingredients: 4 cups diced tomatoes (about 6-8 medium ripe tomatoes) 2-3 jalapeño peppers, diced (or substitute with milder green chilies if you prefer less heat) 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (optional for added flavor) 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional) 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional, for extra flavor) 1…