Classic Potato Latkes

INGREDIENTS Yield: About 3 dozen 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1 pound), scrubbed and cut lengthwise into quarters 1 large onion (8 ounces), peeled and cut into quarters 2 large eggs ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon fine sea salt), plus more for sprinkling 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ … Read more

Butter Pecan Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup chopped pecans 7 tablespoons. unsalted butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda a pinch of salt Pecan halves at the top of each cookie How To Make Butter Pecan Cookies Make sure your oven is … Read more

Easy Kolacky Recipe

This is a great recipe. My dough was great to work with, very flaky dough. Just what I was looking for. Was great with all my fillings! Thanks for sharing! I had to make cookies for the holidays so I tripled this recipe and it still worked great! I have learned through the years that … Read more

Grandma’s Homemade Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds of russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks (about 1-1/2 inch) 1/2 cup of chopped sweet onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 1/4 to 1/2 cup (1/2 to 1 stick) salted butter Water to cover 1 (12 ounces) can … Read more

HEALTHY TACO STUFFED TOMATOES

INGREDIENTS: • 4-6 large tomatoes • 1 pound ground beef • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning • 4 cups spinach, chopped • 1/2 cup corn *fresh or frozen • 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese *optional • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped INSTRUCTIONS: 1) 1. Preheat oven to 375. 2) 2. Slice the top off the tomatoes and … Read more

Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta

This Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta are made with penne pasta, cajun flavored shrimp, and steak all coated in a creamy Alfredo sauce. INGREDIENTS STEAK: 1 Ib. steak, cut into cubes (you can use Ribeye or Sirloin) 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Worcestershire … Read more

Mackinac Island Fudge

Ingredients 8 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup milk ½ cup granulated white sugar ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups confectioners’ sugar Instructions Combine butter, both types of sugar, milk, salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 6 minutes on low heat, stirring constantly. Cool … Read more

Basic Bread Pudding Recipe

Ingredients 3 cups stale bread 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup butter 2 cups milk 5 eggs beaten 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons corn syrup 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Kentucky bourbon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 small pinch … Read more

SHRIMP STIR FRY

INGREDIENTS 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 5 cloves garlic, crushed, divided 1 tablespoon butter or oil 1 teaspoon canola, olive, or coconut oil 4 ounces sliced mushrooms 2 cups broccoli florets 4 carrots peeled and sliced thinly on the diagonal 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced hot cooked brown or white rice … Read more