Excellent recipes inspired by family traditions
Swedish meatballs are an iconic popular recipe from Sweden. In fact, this delicious hearty meal is the national dish of Sweden. Swedish meatballs are a mixture of beef and pork that are rolled into savory meatballs and pan fried. They are then smothered in a savory cream sauce. The total cook time is less …
Venison chili is a hearty chili that is packed with ground venison and ground beef, beans, and spices. It is easily prepared in one Dutch oven in a just over one hour. One of my favorite things about chili is the toppings. It’s fun to create a toppings bar for everyone to mix and …
Manicotti is one of the greatest Italian dishes ever created. Ricotta cheese filling is stuffed in tube shaped shells. The shells are nestled in a pan full of hearty, homemade marinara sauce and topped with freshly grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Although manicotti is somewhat time consuming, the recipe is easy to prepare. The …
Hard boiled eggs are an easy way to add protein to your breakfast. They are an ideal quick snack as well as used for other recipes, for example deviled eggs, egg salad, and potato salad. Few things are more disappointing than a shell that won’t come off of a hardboiled egg. After years of …
Creamy mushroom soup is filled with fresh, earthy mushrooms in a smooth, velvety cream base. This soup is easy to make, cooks quickly, and only requires one Dutch oven for simple cleanup. Creamy mushroom soup is surprisingly healthy! It contains mushrooms, onions, garlic, thyme, oregano, and chicken broth, all of which provide a boost …
Chicken salad is one of my favorite quick sandwiches to prepare because it is quick and delicious. It is perfect for lunch, meals on the go, or a quick dinner on busy nights. This spicy chicken salad sandwich is loaded with fresh herbs and spices, as well as, sharp cheddar cheese, on our toasted …
Making pancake batter from scratch is easy, delicious, and cost-effective. Plus, homemade batter contains no preservatives. This recipe for homemade sourdough pancakes uses sourdough starter discard, helping to reduce waste while adding a boost of flavor. The result is a batch of amazingly fluffy pancakes with a subtle hint of sourdough. These …
Honey wheat bread is a simple yeast that contains just a few ingredients. It is a yeast bread that takes about four hours to make, including rise time. This recipe makes two loaves to reduce prep time and energy cost. This bread can be sliced and frozen for later use. It can be frozen …
These apple applesauce muffins are a low-fat treat made without oil or butter, using applesauce as a substitute. Despite this, they remain soft and delicious, thanks to the Cortland apples we picked from the orchard and the homemade canned applesauce from Grandma. Sour cream is added to the batter to enhance moisture, resulting in …
Sweet, ice-cold, and refreshing, lemonade is always better when homemade, and it is incredibly easy to make. Preparation takes about 10 minutes and requires just three ingredients, all of which are natural. There are numerous reasons to choose fresh lemonade over store-bought juices and sodas. This delightful drink is made with all-natural ingredients, without …
