Slow Cooker Beef Stew Description This hearty beef stew is slow-cooked to perfection, making your home smell incredible while it simmers. Tender beef, soft potatoes, carrots, and a rich, flavorful gravy make this dish even better than it smells. It’s pure comfort in a bowl. Ingredients 2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck, cut into 1 … Read more
Creamy Mashed Potatoes Description These mashed potatoes are rich, velvety, and full of flavor. Butter, cream, and just the right amount of seasoning make them silky smooth—perfect as a side dish for any meal. Ingredients 2 lbs (900 g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (warm) ½ cup (1 stick … Read more
Cheesy Ground Beef Empanadas These empanadas combine flavorful ground beef, spices, and melty cheese wrapped in a crispy pastry shell. They’re easy to make and always a hit at gatherings. Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon … Read more
Out-of-This-World Baked Beans These baked beans are smoky, sweet, and tangy with a deep flavor that makes them a standout side dish. Slow-baked to perfection, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ingredients 4 cans (15 oz each) baked beans, undrained 1 cup ketchup ½ cup brown sugar, packed ¼ cup molasses 2 tablespoons yellow mustard (or Dijon) … Read more
Velvety Delight: A Dreamy Cheesecake Recipe for Any Occasion If there’s one dessert that never fails to impress, it’s cheesecake. This recipe delivers a smooth, creamy filling with a buttery graham cracker crust—perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or just treating yourself. Ingredients For the crust: 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup granulated sugar … Read more
BBQ Mexican Brown Rice Bake When my sister served this at a backyard BBQ, it was gone before she even set the last tray on the table. Everyone loved it so much that guests lined up asking her for the recipe! It’s smoky, cheesy, and full of bold Mexican flavors—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ingredients: 2 cups … Read more
Homemade Mexican Brown Rice Bake Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken) 1 small onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes … Read more
Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) 1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 small red onion, cut into wedges 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained) 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and black pepper, to taste For the sauce: ½ cup … Read more
Ingredients: For the Chili: 1 lb ground beef (80% lean) 1 small onion, diced ½ cup bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1.25 oz packet chili seasoning mix (see notes for homemade seasoning) 1 tbsp tomato paste 8 oz tomato sauce 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained) ½ cup chicken broth (or beef broth) … Read more
Chicken Drumsticks with Soft Potatoes in the Oven Ingredients: 6–8 chicken drumsticks 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges or chunks 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, sliced (optional) 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or thyme/rosemary) ½ teaspoon garlic powder Salt and black pepper, to taste ½ cup … Read more
