Butter Pecan Cookies
Butter Pecan Cookies Ingredients Toasted pecans ▢1 ¼ cups pecan halves , finely chopped ▢2 Tablespoons butter Cookies ▢1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter , at room temp ▢1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar ▢½ cup granulated sugar ▢2 large eggs , at room temp ▢2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ▢3 cups all-purpose flour ▢1 teaspoon fine sea salt ▢1 teaspoon baking soda ▢2 teaspoons corn starch ▢¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional: maldon flake sea salt Directions CONTINUE READING ON … Read more
Homemade Crunch Bars
Homemade Crunch Bars Ingredients ▢1 ½ cups chocolate chips ▢⅓ cup peanut butter ▢1 cup rice krispies ▢flaked sea salt, optional Instructions CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕
Italian Sausage Soup with Spinach and Pasta
Italian Sausage Soup with Spinach and Pasta This Italian sausage soup is made with juicy Italian sausage, loads of veggies, plenty of seasoning, and ditalini pasta in a tomato-based broth. A cozy soup for winter weather! Ingredients ▢1 pound mild italian sausage ▢1 onion , chopped ▢1 red bell pepper , chopped ▢1 cup chopped celery ▢1 cup sliced carrots ▢3-4 cloves garlic , minced ▢1 teaspoon salt ▢¼ teaspoon pepper ▢2 teaspoons Italian … Read more
Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe
Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients Meatloaf ▢2 pounds 80%-90% ground beef , or ground turkey or 1 pound ground pork and 1 pound ground beef ▢½ cup panko breadcrumbs ▢⅓ cup beef broth , or milk ▢2 large eggs , whisked ▢2-3 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley ▢2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ▢2 Tablespoons ketchup ▢1 ¼ teaspoons Kosher salt ▢¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder ▢1 teaspoon onion powder Glaze ▢⅔ cup ketchup or BBQ sauce , you could … Read more
Ham and White Bean Soup
Ham and White Bean Soup Ingredients 2 yellow onions, divided 4 large celery stalks, divided 4 carrots (about 1 pound), peeled and divided 10 garlic cloves, peeled and divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 (2- to 3-pound) smoked ham bone, preferably with meat 8 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rinds or pecorino Romano cheese rinds (4 to 5 rinds) 7 thyme sprigs 12 cups water 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for serving 1 pound (2 1/2 cups) dried white … Read more
Butternut Squash, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna
Butternut Squash, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna Ingredients Vegetables 1 (2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 3 (4-ounce) packages sliced mixed wild mushrooms (such as cremini, oyster, and button) 1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach Asiago-Garlic Mornay Sauce 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus more for … Read more
Found this in the yard. Probably the neighbor’s. Anyone know what it is and what it’s used for?
Found this in the yard. Probably the neighbor’s. Anyone know what it is and what it’s used for? Hedge apples, scientifically known as Maclura pomifera, are distinctive fruits native to parts of North America. These remarkable fruits, often referred to as Osage oranges, are roughly the size of softballs and sport bumpy, bright green … Read more
Vinegar is the key to whiter whites and softer towels, but most use it wrong. Here’s the right way to use it!
Vinegar is the key to whiter whites and softer towels, but most use it wrong. Here’s the right way to use it! Vinegar has been a staple in households for centuries, mostly found in culinary uses and as a cleaning agent. However, its uses extend far beyond these traditional roles. One of the lesser-known … Read more
Darn, I didn’t guess right!
Darn, I didn’t guess right! Sometimes, there’s no telling what you’ll find when you crack open an egg. It’s everyone’s general hope that nothing unusual will come out of it, but one thing that’s often ignored when inspecting the contents of that freshly cracked egg is the color of the yolk. Sure, it’s supposed … Read more
