The Key to the Ideal Pastry Cream

The Key to the Ideal Pastry Cream Ingredients 480 ml (2 cups) whole milk 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, divided 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 large egg yolks 30 g (1/4 cup) cornstarch 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter, finely chopped Instructions: For Complete Cooking STEPS Please Head On Over … Read more

Homemade Fruit Cake Recipe

Ingredients: For the Fruit Mixture: 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, currants, cranberries, or chopped dates) 1 cup candied citrus peel (optional but recommended) 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds) ½ cup orange juice or brandy (for soaking) For the Cake Batter: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar … Read more

Homemade Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

Homemade Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks If you’re craving something warm, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious, these homemade cheesy garlic breadsticks are the perfect treat. Whether you’re serving them as a snack, an appetizer, or alongside your favorite pasta dish, these breadsticks are sure to please. Best of all, they’re simple to make with ingredients you likely already … Read more

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Servings: 4–6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30–40 minutes Total Time: 45–55 minutes 🧂 Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 large carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or no-salt if desired) 2 cups cooked chicken … Read more

Apple Cinnamon Cookies Recipe

Ingredients: Parts That Are Wet: Two whole eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup (or 3.5 oz) is 100 grams. 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of sugar butter, once melted Things to Keep Dry: 320–340 grams of ordinary flour, measured in 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups; 14 grams, or 3 teaspoons, added gradually cake flour Slightly … Read more

LUNCHROOM LADIES BROWNIES

The “Lunchroom Ladies Brownies” is a classic recipe that harkens back to the delightful, homemade-style desserts once common in school cafeterias. This recipe creates a large batch of rich, chocolate brownies that are famously thick, moist, and fudgy. The key to their texture lies in the careful balance of ingredients, including a generous amount of … Read more

My hubby always requests me to make him this dish, so I like to call this dish “Husband’s Happiness

Ingredients: 6 average-sized beef blade steaks 1 average-sized onion, sliced 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup cream 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons oil Salt and pepper, for seasoning 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons mild paprika 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Instructions: … Read more

What a slam dunk! Made this for dinner and we ate it again the next day

Ingredients: 3 pounds of chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Optional garnishes: fresh pineapple slices, sliced green onions, … Read more