Pickle Roll-Ups (Minnesota Sushi) Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 packet ranch dressing mix (or about 3 tablespoons) 16 slices of deli ham (such as black forest or honey ham) 16 dill pickles (small to medium-sized) Toothpicks (optional, for serving) Instructions:
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate) Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat … Read more
Butter Pecan Pie Cheesecake Ingredients: For the crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted For the cheesecake filling: 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup heavy cream For the … Read more
Butternut Squash Soup Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream (for creaminess) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt … Read more
Creamiest Creamed Corn Ingredients: 4 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels (about 4-5 ears of corn if using fresh) 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to taste) Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional) … Read more
Homemade Angel Food Cake Ingredients: 1 cup (120g) cake flour (not all-purpose flour) 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 large egg whites (about 1 1/2 cups), at room temperature 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for added flavor) Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat … Read more
Fluffy Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping Ingredients: For the Muffins: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup canned pumpkin purée … Read more
Bananas Foster Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise or into 1/2-inch rounds 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup dark rum (or light rum if preferred) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla ice cream (for serving) Instructions: Prepare the Caramel Sauce: In a large skillet or … Read more
Pizza Quesadillas Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/2 cup mini pepperoni or sliced pepperoni 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional) 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional) 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor) 1 tablespoon olive oil or … Read more
Mixed Berry Crumble Ingredients: For the Berry Filling: 4 cups mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or 3 tablespoons if berries are very juicy) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Crumble Topping: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 … Read more