Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. So many potatoes, who can choose a favorite? This is my grandmother’s recipe that has been updated to be creamier and cheesier than the original. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Preheat oven to 350°F. 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes Cold water with 2 teaspoons sea salt in it (to prevent potatoes from browning) 1 […]
Surprise your guests with homemade onion rings! Such a special and yummy side dish your guests won’t expect. Onion Rings 4 cups canola, peanut, or vegetable oil (for frying) 4 sweet onions 1 cup flour 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling 10 oz bottle club soda Preheat […]
Nothing warms the tummy and starts the school year off like old-fashioned homemade Old-Fashioned Macaroni & Cheese. Cheesy goodness. Old-Fashioned Macaroni & Cheese Makes 6-8 servings. Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 pound pasta (penne, shells, or macaroni all work well) 2 cups pasta water 2 cups heavy cream 6 eggs 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 […]
Picnics mean Sweet & Spicy Baked Beans. These beans bring sweet and spicy together in a pleasing simmer for summer. Sweet & Spicy Baked Beans 1 pound kidney beans (can also use black beans, red beans, etc. if you’d like a variety) 1/2 pound bacon, diced 32 ounces vegetable, beef, or chicken broth 1 Walla […]
How to Cook a Turkey and Stuffing. There are too many videos of turkeys gone wrong to count. If you’re nervous about roasting a turkey for the first time, I think you might appreciate how easy it really is to do. See the charts below for defrosting and roasting times. How to Cook a Turkey […]
My guests tonight are my son and his buddies. They have such a rough life… playing video games in front of the 60-inch flat-screen to celebrate my son’s birthday. Of course, they get perks that no one else gets, like requesting homemade french fries at the last minute. I’m such a pushover. Here’s how you […]
