lasagna Bolognese

Ingredients 9 lasagna noodles 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef 1 pound (450 grams) ground pork 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 1 can (28 ounces/800 grams) crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup beef or vegetable broth 1/2 cup red wine … Read more

MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Ingredients 1 lb. Spaghetti noodles 1 Jar spaghetti sauce 1 lb. Ground beef Salt and pepper to taste 8 oz. Cream cheese softened 8 oz. Cottage cheese ¼ C. Sour cream ½ C. Butter melted Parmesan cheese to taste Preparation NoPreheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the noodles to your liking and drain well. … Read more

The Best Pasta Salad

Ingredients Pasta Salad Essentials: 1 pound uncooked pasta – I like rotini! 3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half 1 lb. salami or summer sausage, cut into cubes 3/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced 3/4 cup pepperoncini (optional, but do it) 1/2 cup sliced red onion 1/2 … Read more

Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 2 tablespoons chopped celery 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 cup heavy whipping cream 8 ounces crab meat 4 to 8 ounces small cooked shrimp or other seafood 2 tablespoon sherry win Preparation … Read more

Carrot Cake Roll

Ingredients 3 eggs 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup finely grated carrots Filling: 1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 6 tablespoons … Read more

Toll House Copycat Famous Fudge

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups granulated sugar ⅔ cup evaporated milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups miniature marshmallows ½ cup chopped pecans (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt Instructions: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal. In a saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, … Read more

Growing Garlic Sprouts: A Step-by-Step Guide

Garlic stands out as a widely utilized culinary ingredient, not only for its flavorful contribution to dishes but also for its significant health benefits. Packed with vitamins A, B, C, and E, antioxidants, calcium, potassium, zinc, selenium, and allicin (a potent natural antibiotic), garlic earns its status as a superfood and nutraceutical. While often associated … Read more

The Lemon Juice Trick to Revive and Bloom Your Orchids

1. Acidic Environment: Learn why orchids thrive in slightly acidic conditions and how lemon juice can help achieve this. 2. pH Balance: Understand the importance of maintaining the proper pH balance in orchid potting media for optimal growth. 3. Natural Antifungal Properties: Discover how the citric acid in lemon juice acts as a natural antifungal … Read more

White Cheese Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles ½ cup butter 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 … Read more