Month: February 2025

Gluten-Free Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Gluten-Free Chocolate Raspberry CupcakesThese gluten-free, chocolate cupcakes with raspberry filling are simple to make and the ideal treat for any celebration. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Cream shortening and sugar together in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time scraping down […]

Instant Pot Rustic Country Bread

Instant Pot Rustic Country BreadUse an Instant Pot to create this rustic country whole wheat bread loaf that perfectly pairs with salted butter, olive oil, or jam. In a sizable bowl, stir together the salt, whole wheat flour, and bread flour until thoroughly combined. 1 1/4 cups warm water and yeast should be whisked together […]

Sriracha Chicken Soup

Sriracha Chicken SoupThis is a great chicken and black bean soup with roasted tomatoes and carrots for a chilly night! The spice and sweetness work together to warm you right up. Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Roast tomatoes in preheated oven on the […]

Fresh Fig Freezer Jam

Fresh Fig Freezer JamHomemade fig jam can be made without any cooking when you mix 4 simple ingredients and store the jam in the freezer. Mix sugar and figs together in a large glass or plastic bowl; set aside for sugar to slightly dissolve stirring occasionally about 15 minutes. Stir lemon juice and pectin together […]

I Don’t Know

I Don’t KnowI would always ask my mom ‘What’s for dinner?’ and the response would be ‘I don’t know.’ I said I was going to make up a dish called ‘I don’t know’ dish. It turned out pretty good. Ground beef, potatoes and cheese are layered with a few vegetables in this simple one dish […]

Crab-Artichoke Pizza

Crab-Artichoke PizzaI used leftover crabmeat and artichokes from another meal, and this turned out delicious! Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C). Grease a pizza pan very lightly. Pizza dough should be rolled out to a 14 or 16 inch circle and then placed onto a pizza pan. Red pepper flakes on the […]

Cheesy Hamburger Stew with Rice

Cheesy Hamburger Stew with RiceThis quick and easy hamburger stew comes together in just 35 minutes, and tastes great over leftover rice or pasta. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hamburger bell pepper and onion in the hot skillet until meat is browned and vegetables are soft 5 to 7 […]

Creamy Pesto Sauce

Creamy Pesto SauceThis creamy pesto sauce is made with basil, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil, and a little bit of butter and cream cheese to give it a rich, creamy texture. Bring water in a big pot to a boil. Cook the basil leaves for 2 to 5 minutes, or until they are soft and bright […]

Kofta (Turkish Meatballs)

Kofta (Turkish Meatballs)This Turkish-inspired kofta recipe calls for forming ground lamb into meatballs and pan-frying them until they are golden. Tear up bread slices into the bowl of a food processor; process into fine crumbs. Add ground lamb and egg; process until blended. Add parsley garlic cumin mint allspice salt and pepper; process until evenly […]

October Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins

October Oatmeal Pumpkin MuffinsThese maple syrup-sweetened spiced oatmeal-pumpkin muffins are simple to make and make a delicious autumnal breakfast. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 6 muffin cups with cooking spray. Whisk all-purpose flour whole wheat flour sugar salt pumpkin pie spice baking powder baking soda cinnamon and nutmeg together […]