Porcupine Balls (Rice Meatballs)

Meatballs with rice on top of tomato-based sauce.

Dakota’s Favorite Pancakes

Dakota's Favorite Pancakes 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour3 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon white sugar¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)1 ¼ cups milk3 tablespoons butter (melted)1 large egg Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a...

Northern Style Lasagna

This lasagna recipe is from Good Housekeeping magazine and has a hint of nutmeg, layered with ground beef and pork, ricotta cheese, and lasagna noodles.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies are another favorite of mine, besides snickerdoodles.

String Bean Chicken Stir Fry

  String Bean Chicken Stir Fry 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast1 1/4 lbs green beansCooking oilMarinade3 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp sherry1 clove garlicSauce2 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp cornstarch1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (white vinegar or rice vinegar also...

Apricot Nectar Pudding

This is a cake topped with apricot nectar poured over and baked.

Margarita Salmon

Mix this glaze up with tequila, lime juice, olive oil, and spices and rush over salmon.

Double Chip Chews

This is the same recipe as Fudgie Scotch Squares. Love these, but super sweet.

Spring Vegetable Soup with Orzo

This soup has chicken broth, orzo, asparagus, peas, scallions, dill, lemon juice, and celery can be added.

Grandma’s Chili

  Grandma's Chili 1 lb ground beef½ - 1 onion (chopped)1 large can kidney beans (drained)1 large can tomato sauce1 large can crushed tomatoes2 cups cooked spaghettiChili powder to taste (approx 2 tbsp is a good start) Sauté ground beef with onions.Cook spaghetti,...
Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo

  Chicken Alfredo Pasta16 oz Dry pastaChicken1 lb Skinless, boneless chicken1 tsp Italian seasoning3/4 tsp Kosher salt1/4 tsp Pepper2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp ButterSauce1/2 cup Butter (cut up into slices or chunks)2 cups Heavy cream1 clove Garlic...

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Tallerini

Tallerini

  Tallerini 16 oz fine noodles2 lbs ground beef2 onions (chopped)2 cloves garlic (chopped)1 bell pepper3 Tbsp salad oil13 oz tomatoes (canned)12 oz corn (canned)1 cup ripe olives4 oz mushrooms (canned)1/2 lb cheese (shredded)salt & pepper (to taste) Cook...

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Dakota’s Favorite Pancakes

Dakota’s Favorite Pancakes

Dakota's Favorite Pancakes 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour3 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon white sugar¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)1 ¼ cups milk3 tablespoons butter (melted)1 large egg Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a...

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Pistachio Bombs

Pistachio Bombs

Pistachio Bombs 8 oz 1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened¼ tsp pure vanilla extract3 Tbsp confectioners style erythritol sweetener¼ cup chopped pistachios In a small bowl, combine the mascarpone, vanilla, and sweetener.Mix gently but thoroughly with a fork or spatula,...

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Panera Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Panera Cheddar Broccoli Soup

  Panera Cheddar Broccoli Soup 1 tablespoon butter½ onion (chopped)¼ cup melted butter¼ cup all-purpose flour2 cups milk2 cups chicken stock1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets1 cup matchstick-cut carrots1 stalk celery (thinly sliced)2 ½ cups shredded sharp...

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Pickle Soup

Pickle Soup

Pickle Soup 5½ cups chicken broth1¾ cups potatoes (peeled and quartered)2 cups carrots (small diced)1 cup dill pickles (small diced)½ cup unsalted butter½ cup flour1 cup sour cream¼ cup water2 cups dill pickle juice1½ tsp Old Bay seasoning½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper¼ tsp...

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Eggnog Cutout Cookies

Eggnog Cutout Cookies

  Eggnog Cutout Cookies CUT-OUT COOKIES:3 ½ cups all-purpose flour½ tsp baking soda½ tsp ground nutmeg½ tsp salt16 Tbsps unsalted butter (softened)¾ cup granulated sugar¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)1 large egg½ cup eggnogEGGNOG GLAZE:2 cups powdered sugar2...

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Mashed Potato Rolls

Mashed Potato Rolls

  1 cup leftover mashed potatoes (at room temperature)2 large eggs (room temperature)½ cup butter (melted)½ cup milk (lukewarm)½ cup water (lukewarm)4 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 ¼ tsp instant yeast2 Tbsp granulated sugar2 tsp salt In the bowl of a stand mixer...

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Potato Rolls with Rosemary

Potato Rolls with Rosemary

½ cup water (room temperature)2 ¼ tsp 1 packet active-dry or instant yeast1 tsp plus ⅓ cup sugar (divided)1 cup mashed potatoes¼ cup milk6 Tbsp salted butter (melted and cooled)2 large eggs2 ½ tsp minced fresh rosemary1 ½ tsp salt4 ½ to 5 cups all-purpose flour Proof...

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