the Ideal Pastry Cream

Ingredients 480 ml or two cups whole milk Divide the 1/2 cup (100 g) of granulated sugar. one vanilla bean, or one tsp of extract Five huge yolks from eggs 30 g or 1/4 cup cornstarch Two tablespoons (30 grams) of finely chopped unsalted butter The Key to the Ideal Pastry Cream The New York … Read more

Best Egg Rolls

Ingredients For the Filling: 1 lb ground pork (or chicken or beef) 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded 1 cup carrots, grated 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ginger, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional) 1 teaspoon sesame oil Salt and pepper, to taste For the Egg … Read more

CHILI CHEESE DOG SANDWICH

INGREDIENTS: 4 hot dog buns or hoagie rolls 4 beef or pork hot dogs 1 can (15 oz) chili (or homemade chili) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup diced onions (optional) 1 tbsp yellow mustard (optional) 1 tbsp butter (for toasting the buns) Instructions: Cook the Hot Dogs: Grill or pan-fry the hot dogs … Read more

BEAN AND HAM HOCK SOUP

Ingredients: 1 pound dried white beans (such as navy, cannellini, or great northern beans) 2 smoked ham hocks 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water) 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 … Read more

A classic Southern Potato Salad

A classic Southern Potato Salad, just like Grandma used to make; this easy old-fashioned side-dish is creamy, tangy deliciousness. And, it’s full of crunchy dill pickles, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and must-have hard-boiled eggs! Ingredients 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cubed (About 7-8 medium size potatoes) 2 tsp kosher salt 4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and … Read more

Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

For the Steak Bites: 1 lb sirloin steak (or your preferred cut) 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder For the Garlic Butter: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley) Optional: A squeeze of lemon juice Instructions: … Read more

Cajun Shrimp Étouffée

Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 3 stalks celery, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups shrimp stock or chicken stock 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce Salt … Read more

Best Apple Butter

Have You Ever Tried Apple Butter? If you’ve never heard of apple butter, you’re missing out on one of the coziest, most comforting spreads around. What you’re seeing in the picture is a jar of rich, homemade apple butter—smooth, spiced, and packed with the deep flavor of slow-cooked apples. Despite the name, apple butter doesn’t … Read more

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Stuffed bell peppers are a versatile and delicious meal that can be customized to your taste. Here are a few different recipes to get you started: Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers 1 lb ground beef 1 cup cooked rice 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1 … Read more