Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers (any color) 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, turkey, or chicken 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa) 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried … Read more
Healthy Tuna Stuffed Avocado Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (red, yellow, or green) 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional, adjust to taste) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon olive … Read more
Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment … Read more
Roasted Acorn Squash Ingredients: 1 large acorn squash 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional, for garnish) Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare the … Read more
S’mores Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients: 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal 4 cups mini marshmallows 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8-10 graham crackers, crushed) 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup mini marshmallows (for mixing in) Optional: 1 cup chopped graham crackers (for extra crunch and topping) Instructions: Prepare Pan: Line … Read more
Classic New York Cheesecake Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12-15 graham crackers) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted For the Filling: 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs … Read more
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup … Read more
Classic Baked Apples Ingredients: 6 large apples (such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn) 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds) 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey … Read more
Southern Style Red Beans and Rice Ingredients: For the Red Beans: 1 pound dried red beans (or 2 cans of red beans, drained and rinsed, for a quicker version) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped (green or red) 3 celery stalks, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound … Read more
Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipe Ingredients: For the Brownie Base: 1 box (about 18.4 oz) brownie mix (plus ingredients required on the box, typically eggs and oil) 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudginess) For the Ice Cream Layer: 1 quart (4 cups) ice cream, any flavor (softened slightly for easier spreading) For … Read more