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3-Ingredient Cocktail Meatballs
These meatballs are a delicious appetizer to bring to any party. They are irresistible and always a hit! They are made with only...


Sriracha Honey Chicken Legs
This tasty and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or to impress guests. The chicken legs are covered in a...


Russian Tea Cakes (Snowballs)
A shortbread-like dough, filled with chopped nuts, bakes to a tender melt-in-your-mouth texture. These irresistible cookies are often enjoyed during the holidays and they are a favorite for cookie exchanges. Russian Tea Cakes are also known as Snowballs or Mexican Wedding Cookies. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews. I used pecans!) ¼ teaspoon


How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
1. Add eggs to a pot and cover with water -Place eggs in a single layer inside a saucepan. Fill with water so that the eggs are covered...


Summertime Dream Cake
This delightful dessert features pineapple, strawberries, and bananas. It's a hit at any event. Many say it tastes like a wonderful blend of strawberry shortcake and banana pudding. It's simple to prepare with just a handful of ingredients, yet it leaves everyone believing you're a pastry chef. Makes about 20 servings Ingredients: 1 box Duncan Hines cake mix (white or yellow) 1 cup water ⅓ cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 3.4 oz. package Jell-o instant vanilla pudding mix 1


No-Drip Popsicles
With just 2 ingredients, this hassle-free frozen treat is ideal for keeping toddlers, kids, and adults cool. Makes 6 popsicles Ingredients: 1 package Jell-O (3 oz. package, any flavor) 2 cups water Directions: 1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. 2. Stir in the package of Jell-O until it is completely dissolved. 3. Stir in 1 cup cold water . 4. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours 5. When ready to eat, run the popsicle mold under warm water to loosen them f


Peach Cobbler
A classic and easy-to-make dessert ideal for summer. The fruit is placed over the batter, and as it bakes, the sweet batter rises through the peaches, forming a light and airy cake-like topping. Enjoy it with ice cream or freshly whipped cream. Serves 12 Ingredients: Filling: 5 small peaches, cut into ¼ -inch-thick slices (about 5 cups) ¾ cup sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Batter: ½ stick (4 tablespoons) butter


Mediterranean Chicken & Barley
Smokey, spiced chicken with marinated vegetables and feta over a bed of barley. This is a healthy and hearty meal that is great served for lunch or dinner. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 10 oz. Pearled Barley 1 seedless cucumber or 1 cucumber, cut in half and sliced 8 oz. grape tomatoes or 2 roma tomatoes, chopped 2 oz. kalamata olives, chopped 2 Sweet Cherry Peppers , seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 20 oz. Boneless Chicken Breast pieces 2 teaspoons smoked paprika ½ tea


Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)
Crispy, savory, salty, golden slices of pure deliciousness. Tostones are twice-fried plantains made with green plantains that are peeled, sliced, fried, smashed, and then fried again. Serve as a side dish with your meal, or as an appetizer. Ingredients: 2 large green plantains canola oil Goya Adobo to taste Directions: 1. With a sharp knife, gently peel the green plantains lengthwise. Cut the plantains into 1-inch pieces. Set them aside. 2. In a skillet, heat about 1-2 inche


Sour Cream Double Chocolate Muffins
These muffins are the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. They are moist, fluffy, and packed with chocolate flavor. The combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips, along with the sour cream, makes them incredibly decadent. Yields 12-15 muffins Ingredients: ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs ½ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract ⅔ cup sour cream 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup cocoa powder 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 cup s


Chewy Coconut Cookies
These cookies are soft and chewy with a subtle coconut flavor. Be cautious, they can be addictive! Makes about 2 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. 2. Combine flour , baking soda , and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside. 3. Beat butter , brow


Carrot Cake
A tasty, but healthier version of carrot cake with crushed pineapple and applesauce, topped with cream cheese frosting! If you don't like pecans, feel free to leave them out! Ingredients: Carrot Cake: 4 eggs ¾ cups canola oil ½ cup applesauce 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 3 cups created carrots ¾ cup crushed pineapple, squeezed dry and


Snickerdoodles
These cinnamon sugar cookies are soft, thick, and chewy. We prepare them without using cream of tartar, ensuring there's no aftertaste! Makes about 2 dozen cookies Ingredients: 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 ⅔ cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 Tablespoons white sugar 1 Tablespoon cinnamon Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 °F. 2. Cream 1 ⅔ cups white sugar and butter together with an electric mixer


Haitian Rice and Beans (DIRI AK PWA)
This is a staple of Haitian cuisine. It's full of bold, unique flavors. You can cook with black or red beans, lima beans, or green peas. I adapted this recipe through watching several incredible Haitian cooks. My husband and kids are of Haitian descent and they devour this every time. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ cup canned black or red beans, undrained 1 Tablespoon Epis (Haitian seasoning) 1 ¼ cups water ¾ cup coconut milk 1 Tablespoon Maggi Chicken B


Soft Granola Bars
These homemade granola bars are soft and chewy; plus the ingredients are much better than store-bought bars. Makes 10 bars Ingredients: 2 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats ½ cup sliced almonds ⅓ cup honey ¼ cup butter (or sub for coconut oil) ¼ cup packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup raisins, coarsely chopped Directions: 1. Pr eheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of a 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil or parchment pape


Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft and delicious cookies with the right balance of peanut butter. Makes about 2 dozen cookies Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup white sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup creamy peanut butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Directions: 1. Beat butter , white sugar , brown sugar , peanut butter , salt , baking powder , and baking soda in a stand mixer until smooth. 2. Scrape down the sides of


Sautéed Zucchini and Mushrooms
A quick and healthy side dish for any meal! Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon butter 3-4 mushrooms, sliced 2 zucchini, halved and sliced ½ teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon Badia Complete Seasoning dash of black pepper Directions: 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and mushrooms and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. 2. Stir in the zucchini , garlic salt , Badia complete seasoning , and black pepper . Cook for 3-5 until one side of the zucchini begins to bro


Mexican Chicken and Sauce
Tender chicken simmered in a Mexican-style creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick and tasty weekday meal. Switch it up by using flank steak instead of chicken. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cut into strips ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon paprika ½ lemon, juiced 1 T olive oil ½ onion, diced ½ green pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons tomato paste 1 roma tomato, diced 2 sliced jalapeño (about 1 teaspoon), minced 2 cups ch


Bakery Blueberry Muffins
These bakery-style muffins are packed with fresh blueberries and will become your new favorite! Yields 12 muffins Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened 1 ¼ cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ cup milk 2 cups blueberries 2-3 teaspoons sugar Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F. 2. Cream the butter and 1 ¼ cups sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Add the eggs , one at a time, beating well


Chicken Paprikash & Dumplings
Paprika Chicken with Dumplings is the embodiment of comfort food. Switch it up and serve with white rice, boiled potatoes, egg noodles, or bread instead! Ingredients: Chicken Paprikash: 2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 Tablespoons butter 3 teaspoons paprika, divided 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small onion, diced ¾ cup chicken broth 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes (do not drain) ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 Tablespoons
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