Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1.5 pounds ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 8 slices rye bread (or sourdough or your preferred bread) 8 slices Swiss cheese (or American cheese) 1 large onion, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tablespoon olive…

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons mustard 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup milk 2…

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 pound fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika Vegetable oil for frying Instructions Prepare the Okra:…

Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients 4 slices sourdough bread 4 tablespoons butter, softened 4 slices cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese) Optional: 2 slices of tomato, 2 slices of cooked bacon, or a handful of spinach Instructions Prepare the Bread: Butter one side of each…

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients Salad 12 ounces pasta (rotini, fusilli, or bow tie) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup cucumber, diced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup black olives,…

Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 12 empanadas Ingredients Dough 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pineapple Filling…

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 12 oz (340g) spaghetti 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)…

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 cups cooked and cooled rice (preferably day-old) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided) 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed 2 large eggs, beaten 3…

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Resting Time: 6-8 hours (overnight fermentation) Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Total Time: ~9 hours Servings: 8 buns Ingredients 1 cup active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly) 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C) 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons honey 1 large egg 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading) 1…

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 12 cupcakes Ingredients Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk…