Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6-8 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 celery stalks, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 8 cups chicken broth 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 2 cups egg noodles or pasta of your…

Lemon Scones

Lemon Scones

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15-18 minutes Total Time: 30-33 minutes Servings: 8 scones Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed 1 large egg 1/2 cup heavy cream or buttermilk Zest of 2 lemons 1 tablespoon fresh lemon…

Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato Soup

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6-8 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high) Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes (on low) or 3-4 hours 15 minutes (on high) Servings: 6-8 Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4-5 medium potatoes) 2 cups cooked ham,…

Chocolate Peanut butter balls

Chocolate Peanut butter balls

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Chilling Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Servings: About 36 balls Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon shortening (optional, for smoother melting) Instructions Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture:…

French Onion Meatloaf

French Onion Meatloaf

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Servings: 6-8 Ingredients For the Meatloaf: 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean) 1 cup French onion soup mix (or 1 packet French onion soup mix) 1 cup bread crumbs (plain or Italian) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 large eggs 1/4…

Traditional Irish Lamb Stew

Traditional Irish Lamb Stew

Traditional Irish Lamb Stew Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks…

Italian Bread

Italian Bread

Preparation Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time) Cooking Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours Servings: 2 loaves Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting) 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C) 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) 2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions Activate Yeast: In…

Homemade Flour tortillas

Homemade Flour tortillas

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 12 tortillas Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil or lard 1 cup warm water Instructions Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Incorporate Fat:…

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Servings: 6-8 Ingredients For the Filling: 6 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4…