Classic Pound Cake Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp almond extract) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4…

Homemade Pho Recipe Ingredients: For the Broth: 2 lbs beef bones (marrow or knuckle bones) 1 lb beef brisket (or beef chuck) 1 large onion, halved 1 large piece of ginger (about 3-4 inches), halved lengthwise 4-5 star anise 3-4 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp rock…

Homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar until well combined and free of lumps. Add Water and Salt: Gradually add the water…

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…