Banana Bread with Vanilla Glaze

Banana Bread with Vanilla Glaze     Ingredients: For the Banana Bread: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1/4 cup sour cream or yogurt (optional for extra moisture) 1/2 … Read more

Bacon-Wrapped Glazed Chicken

Bacon-Wrapped Glazed Chicken     Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts 8 slices of bacon (2 slices per breast) 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (optional for extra flavor) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). … Read more

broccoli and cheese fritters

broccoli and cheese fritters     Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli florets, cooked and chopped 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (you can use panko for extra crispiness) 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste Olive … Read more

Sweet Potato Pie

The best sweet potato pie! Made with a generous amount of spice! So sweet, creamy, and delicious! A Southern classic!   Ingredients: 1 (1 pound) sweet potato   1/2 cup butter, softened   1 cup white sugar   1/2 cup milk   2 eggs   1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg   1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon   … Read more

French Silk Slab Pie

Whether it was Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, we always had to have something chocolate. You see, I come from a long line of chocoholics. My dad and my grandma love chocolate and sweets just as much as I do. However neither of them bake, so we always got those frozen silk pies from the grocery … Read more

Mille-Feuille Napoleon Pastry

Mille-Feuille Napoleon Pastry         Ingredients:   For the Puff Pastry:   Puff pastry sheets: 3 sheets (store-bought or homemade) For the Pastry Cream:   Milk: 2 cups (500 ml) Vanilla bean: 1, split and seeds scraped (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract) Egg yolks: 4 large Sugar: 1/2 cup (100g) Cornstarch: 1/4 cup … Read more

Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup

Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup       Ingredients:   500 g (1 lb) ground sausage 4 medium potatoes, sliced thinly 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups kale, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon crushed red … Read more

Balls made of leftover turkey and stuffing

During the holidays, we often have a lot of extra turkey and stuffing. Instead of just reheating them, why not try making something different and tasty with those leftovers? Leftover Turkey Stuffing Balls are a great way to transform your holiday leftovers into a fun and tasty bite-sized snack or appetizer. These delicious balls are … Read more