• sweet potato pie

    Preparation Time & Skill Level Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 50–60 minutes Cooling Time: 2 hours Total Time: Approx. 3 hours Skill Level: Easy to Moderate Yields: 1 pie (8 servings) What Is Sweet Potato Pie? Sweet Potato Pie is a traditional Southern dessert made from mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, and warm spices…

  • Home made carrot cake

    Prep Time: 20 minutes  Bake Time: 35–40 minutes (for 2 layers)  Cool Time: 1 hour  Yield: 10–12 servings  Difficulty: Easy to Moderate  Ingredients  For the Carrot Cake: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 1½ tsp baking soda 1½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves…

  • Billion Dollar Buttery Biscuits

    Prep Time: 5 minutes  Bake Time: 12–15 minutes  Yield: 6–8 biscuits  Difficulty: Easy  Ingredients 1 cup self-rising flour Diabetic-friendly tip: Use whole wheat self-rising flour or make your own with a low-glycemic flour blend (see notes below). ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, full-fat or low-fat) This adds protein and replaces buttermilk or cream —…

  • Focaccia sandwiches

    Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus rising)  Bake Time: 20–25 minutes  Assemble Time: 10–15 minutes  Serves: 4–6 (makes one 9×13” focaccia, cut into 4–6 sandwiches)  Difficulty: Moderate (easy if using store-bought focaccia)  Ingredients  For the Focaccia Bread (homemade): 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour 1½ tsp salt 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast 1½ cups (360ml) warm…

  • Millionaire shortbread

    Prep Time: 30 minutes  Chill Time: 2–3 hours  Bake Time: 20–25 minutes  Yield: 16 squares  Difficulty: Moderate  Ingredients  For the Shortbread Base: 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour ¼ tsp salt  For the Caramel Layer: 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter 1 cup (200g) brown sugar,…

  • Classic Crab Cakes

    Golden-brown, pan-seared crab cakes with fresh herbs, delicate seasoning, and just enough binding to hold together without masking the sweet flavor of crab.  Prep Time: 15 minutes  Chill Time: 30 minutes  Cook Time: 10–12 minutes  Yield: 6 crab cakes (serves 2–3)  Difficulty: Easy to Moderate  Ingredients For the Crab Cakes: 1 lb (450g) lump crab…

  • Italian Sandwich

    A hearty, flavor-packed sandwich layered with Italian deli meats, cheeses, tangy pickled veggies, and zesty dressing — served on crusty bread.  Prep Time: 15 minutes  Rest Time (Optional for best flavor): 30–60 minutes  Serves: 4–6  Difficulty: Easy  Ingredients For the Sandwich: 1 large Italian loaf, ciabatta, or round muffuletta-style bread (about 10–12 inches) ¼ lb…