Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 8 hours (slow cooker) or 3–4 hours (oven)Total Time: Varies by methodServings: 6–8Difficulty: EasyCategory: Main CourseCuisine: American / Rustic Ingredients For the Beef: 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast (or brisket or round roast) Salt & black pepper, to taste 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing) Vegetables: 4 carrots, peeled and…
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hourServings: 6Difficulty: EasyCategory: Main Course / Soup / StewCuisine: American / Comfort Food Ingredients Protein & Base: 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into chunks 2 tbsp olive oil or butter Salt & black pepper, to taste 1 medium onion, chopped 2…
Prep Time: 20 minutesBake Time: 50–60 minutesTotal Time: ~1 hour 20 minutesServings: 2 loaves (8–10 slices per loaf)Difficulty: EasyCategory: Quick Bread / Snack / BreakfastCuisine: American Ingredients Dry: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg Optional: ½ tsp ground…
Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutesYield: About 1 ½ cups caramel sauceDifficulty: EasyCategory: Sauce / Topping / Dessert Ingredients For Basic Caramel Sauce: 1 cup granulated sugar 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces ½ cup heavy cream, at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt For Caramel Pecan…
Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1 hour rising)Cook Time: 20–25 minutesTotal Time: ~1 hour 50 minutesServings: 12 rollsDifficulty: MediumCategory: Breakfast / DessertCuisine: American / Amish Ingredients Dough: 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C) 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast ½ cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs…
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesServings: 4Difficulty: EasyCategory: Main CourseCuisine: Italian Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti or your favorite pasta 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil or a handful fresh basil,…
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20–25 minutesTotal Time: ~35 minutesServings: 4Difficulty: EasyCategory: Main CourseCuisine: American Comfort Food Ingredients 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick) 3 tbsp brown sugar (packed) 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 2…
Prep Time: 15 minutesChill Time: 2 hours (recommended)Total Time: ~2 hours 15 minutesServings: 6–8Difficulty: EasyCategory: Dessert / Fruit Salad Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained (reserve juice) 1 (11 oz) can pineapple tidbits, drained 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 cup vanilla yogurt (or Greek yogurt for tangier) 1 cup cool whip or homemade…
Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 10–12 minutesTotal Time: ~30–35 minutesServings: 6–8 rollsDifficulty: EasyCuisine: Fusion / HealthyCategory: Appetizer / Snack / Light Meal Ingredients Filling: 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced or julienned ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 small carrot, grated or julienned 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro 1 tsp lemon juice or rice…
Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesTotal Time: ~1 hour 5 minutesServings: 6–8Difficulty: Easy to ModerateCategory: Main Dish / Casserole PieCuisine: American Comfort Food Ingredients For the Filling: 1 lb ground beef ½ lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed 1 small onion, finely chopped 2–3 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp salt ½ tsp…