The Ingredients The Filling: 2 cups Mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large potatoes) 1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup Granulated sugar 1/2 cup Whole milk or Evaporated milk 2 large Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp Ground ginger 1/4 tsp Salt The Base: 1 … Read more
Adding Crispy Fried Chicken to this lineup is the final boss move. Since your menu already features a Slow Cooker Pasta Bake and Cornbread Poppers, this chicken needs to be that classic, “shatter-crunch” Southern style that can stand up to heavy sides. To get that iconic craggy crust, we’re going to use the Double-Dredge Buttermilk … Read more
The Ingredients 500g (1 lb) Rigatoni, Penne, or Ziti (dry, uncooked) 700g (24 oz) Your favorite Marinara or Meat sauce 500g (1 lb) Ground Italian sausage or beef (browned and drained) 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 cup Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan 1 cup Water or Beef broth (essential for cooking the dry … Read more
The Ingredients 500g (1.1 lbs) Boneless pork chops (cut into 1-inch cubes) 2 tbsp Olive oil or melted butter 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs (for maximum “shatter” crunch) 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp Onion powder 1/2 tsp Salt & cracked black pepper The Instructions Prep the … Read more
The Ingredients The Sponge: 2 cups All-purpose flour 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar 2 Large eggs 1 tsp Baking soda 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 can (20 oz) Crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain! The juice is the liquid for the cake) The “Dream” Topping: 1 cup (225g) Cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup Unsalted … Read more
The Ingredients 2 cups Cold mashed potatoes (leftovers work best as they are starchier) 1/2 cup Cream cheese, softened 1 cup Sharp cheddar or Mozzarella, shredded 2 cloves Garlic, grated 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/2 tsp Onion powder The Breading: 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (for maximum crunch) 2 Eggs, beaten 1/2 cup All-purpose … Read more
To top off this feast, a classic Deep-Dish Apple Pie is the ultimate partner to that Boiled Fruit Cake. Since you have the oven going anyway, this recipe focuses on a “precooked” filling—this prevents the dreaded “soupy” bottom and that annoying gap between the crust and the fruit. 🍎 Deep-Dish Cinnamon Apple Pie The Ingredients … Read more
The Ingredients 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Yukon Gold or Sebago potatoes (these hold their shape best) 2 cups Heavy cream (double cream) 3 cloves Garlic, smashed and minced 1 tbsp Fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried) 1.5 cups Gruyère or Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated Salt & cracked black … Read more
The Ingredients Step 1: The “Boil” Base 500g (about 1.1 lbs) Mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, currants, cherries) 1 cup Brown sugar (packed) 125g (1 stick) Unsalted butter 1 cup Water (or orange juice for extra zing) 1 tsp Mixed spice or Pumpkin Pie spice 1 tsp Ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp Baking soda (this reacts … Read more
If you’re pairing those honey butter cornbread poppers with Pork Belly, you are leaning into a serious “Southern Gastropub” vibe. To match the sweetness of the cornbread, you generally want the pork belly to be either super crispy and salty or sticky and savory. Here are the three best ways to prepare it to complement … Read more