Slow Cooker Italian Beef is a “set it and forget it” shredded beef recipe where a chuck roast simmers for hours in beef broth, Italian seasonings, pepperoncini peppers, and tangy giardiniera until it’s fall‑apart tender and loaded with bold, zippy flavor. The meat is usually piled onto hoagie rolls with provolone and extra peppers for … Read more
Loaded Scalloped Potatoes are ultra‑creamy, layered potatoes baked in a rich cheese sauce and “loaded” with classic baked potato toppings like crispy bacon, cheddar, and chives. They take traditional scalloped potatoes and turn them into a decadent, fully loaded side dish that can easily steal the spotlight at holidays, Sunday dinners, or potlucks. What are … Read more
Tomato Basil Soup is a cozy, creamy tomato soup infused with sweet, fresh basil and often finished with a splash of cream and Parmesan for richness. It can be made with canned tomatoes for convenience or roasted fresh tomatoes for extra depth and is perfect with grilled cheese, crusty bread, or a simple salad. What … Read more
Hobo stew is a thick, hearty ground beef and vegetable stew cooked in a tomato‑based broth, usually built from pantry staples like canned tomatoes, broth, potatoes, carrots, corn, and beans. It’s sometimes called Mulligan stew or hamburger stew and is famous for being budget‑friendly, easy to stretch for a crowd, and cozy enough to feel … Read more
Mexican rice, also known as arroz rojo, is a fluffy, tomato‑scented rice cooked with onion, garlic, broth, and simple seasonings until each grain is tender, separate, and lightly coated in red color. It is the staple side you see on restaurant combo plates, served alongside beans, tacos, enchiladas, and grilled meats, and it’s beloved because … Read more
Cheeseburger soup is a thick, creamy, potato-and-ground-beef soup that tastes like a classic cheeseburger in a bowl—loaded with seasoned beef, tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and plenty of melted cheese. It’s rich, hearty comfort food that’s perfect for cold nights, game day, or whenever you want all the flavors of a cheeseburger in a cozy, spoonable … Read more
Bacon crackers are crisp, buttery crackers topped or wrapped with bacon and sprinkled with brown sugar (and often a little spice), then baked until the bacon is crisp and the sugar caramelizes into a sweet, salty, crunchy appetizer. They’re sometimes called “pig candy” or candied bacon crackers and are a quick four-ingredient party snack that … Read more
Most Red Velvet Cheesecake Bite recipes use clever shortcuts so you get maximum flavor with minimal effort. A boxed red velvet cake mix is heat-treated (microwaved or baked briefly to make it safe to eat raw), then mixed straight with softened cream cheese to form a thick, smooth dough that tastes like red velvet cheesecake … Read more
Green cupcakes usually start from the red velvet playbook: a tender, moist cupcake with a hint of cocoa and a fine, velvety crumb, but tinted green instead of red. A small amount of cocoa powder gives depth and a subtle chocolate note, while buttermilk or sour cream keeps the crumb soft and moist, and vanilla … Read more
Good oatmeal raisin cookies balance texture and flavor: the oats give them heartiness and chew, brown sugar and butter make them rich and tender, and cinnamon plus vanilla add a warm, comforting aroma. Raisins are folded in at the end so they dot each cookie with little pockets of sweetness; some bakers soak the raisins … Read more