Title: Homemade Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks Ingredients: For the Dough: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F/43°C) 1 tablespoon sugar 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt For the Topping: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup…
Title: Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage, casings removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) 4 cups chicken broth 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1…
Title: Hearty Lentil Soup Ingredients: 1 cup dry green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground…
Title: Old-Fashioned Goulash Ingredients: 2 pounds (900g) ground beef 2 large onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 cups beef broth 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon smoked paprika…
Title: Sliced Baked Potatoes Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and black pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional) Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving…
Title: Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup Ingredients: 1.5 pounds (680g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups beef broth 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 teaspoons dried thyme…
Title: Hot and Sour Soup Ingredients: 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, thinly sliced 1/2 cup tofu, cubed 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon chili sauce (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/2 cup…
Title: Homemade Sausage Pie Ingredients: For the Pie Crust: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup ice water (adjust as needed) For the Sausage Filling: 1 pound (450g) ground sausage (pork or a mix of pork and beef) 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic,…
Title: Cheesy Meatball and Potato Casserole Ingredients: For the Meatballs: 1 pound (450g) ground beef or a mix of beef and pork 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and black pepper to taste 1 large…
Title: Caramel Apple and Cinnamon Lasagna Rolls Ingredients: For the Lasagna Rolls: 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip) For the Caramel Apple Filling: 4 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and diced (use a mix…