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

Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 onion , finely chopped (brown, yellow or white) 1 lb / 500g beef mince (ground beef) OR half pork, half beef (Note 1) 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry red wine (sub water or beef broth/stock) 2 beef bouillon cubes , crumbled OR granulated beef bouillon (Note 2) 800g / 28 oz can crushed tomato (or tomato passata) … Read more

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients 1tbsp Olive oil ½ Onion, chopped 1l bGround beef 2tsp Garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 3tsp Minced garlic 1tbsp Italian seasoning 1jar Pasta sauce 3c water 1lb Spaghetti pasta 1 can diced tomatoes How To Make Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs Add the oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot, and … Read more

Tender and Juicy Pork Loin Roast Recipe

INGREDIENTS FOR THE PORK LOIN 3- pound pork loin 1 tablespoon olive oil FOR THE SPICE RUB 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste FOR THE HONEY GARLIC GLAZE 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons low-sodium gluten free soy sauce 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil FOR THE VEGETABLES 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound brussels sprouts, cut in half 1 pound butternut … Read more

Hamburger Steak Patties

Tasty hamburger “steaks” smothered in gravy and onions. Serve with hot rice or potatoes for an easy-to-make dinner classic. It’s a great way to dress up a pound of ground beef and you probably have all the ingredients on hand! Ingredients 1lb.Lean Beef, Ground 1large Egg ½ cup Bacon, Chopped ¼ cup Breadcrumbs 2 tbsp.Olive … Read more

Yum Yum Cake – Old Southern Recipe

I’ve tried oodles of Southern cake recipes over the years and nothing beats this pound cake in my opinion.  The simple flavor of a classic pound cake is hard to beat. A combination of butter, cream cheese, and superfine sugar gives this cake a wonderful texture. Ingredients 2 cups self-rising flour 2 eggs 2 cups … Read more

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Crescent Rolls are not just Holiday dinners or special times. Today, we use crescents for so many different meals and food items. These Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescents are the bomb! They are savory and delicious. They make a perfect breakfast! Serve them up with a side of eggs and you have a full meal right there. … Read more