Real Homemade Tamales

Ingredients: 1 ¼ pounds pork loin 1 large onion, halved 1 clove garlic 4 dried California chile pods 2 cups water 1 ½ teaspoons salt 2 cups masa harina 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup lard 1 (8 ounce) package dried corn husks 1 cup sour cream Directions:... » read more

Marie’s Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients: 4 pounds chuck roast salt and pepper to taste 1 packet dry onion soup mix 1 cup water 3 carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 stalk celery, chopped Directions: Season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. Brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat,... » read more

Meatball Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef ¾ cup bread crumbs 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, beaten 1 French baguette 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 pinch salt, or to taste 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce... » read more

Hash Brown and Egg Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 pound pork sausage 1 small onion, diced 5 eggs ½ cup milk ½ teaspoon onion powder ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder salt and ground black pepper to taste 12 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a... » read more

Buckeye Balls II

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter ½ cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening Directions: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar with hands to form a smooth... » read more

EasiestChocolateMousse Cake

Ingredients: Brownie Nonstick spray or softened butter, for greasing 3/4 cup(63 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder 6 tablespoons(45 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoonDiamond Crystal kosher salt 1/3 cup(47 grams) hazelnuts, toasted, skinned, and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup(113 grams) unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoonsvanilla extract 2 large eggs Chocolate Mousse 1/3 cup(76 grams) hot tap water... » read more

Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ingredients: cooking spray (such as Crisco®) ½ cup butter 1 onion, minced 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste 1 (12 count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls, split, or more as needed 1 pound sliced deli ham, or more as needed 8 slices Swiss cheese, or more... » read more

RoastedLemons& Olives

Ingredients: 1 medium lemon 1 pound(455 grams) mixed olives, such as Cerignola, Castelvetrano, and Picholine 4 sprigsfresh thyme 2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 425°F [220°C]. Thinly slice three-quarters of the lemon into rounds, remove the seeds, and cut into half-moons. Reserve... » read more

AnchovyLovers’ Crostini

Ingredients: Crostini 1/2 cup(1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cupwhite miso 2 tablespoonsanchovy oil (from the cans used below) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoonground turmeric 1 baguette (about 18 inches long), sliced into 1-inch-thick pieces Anchovy-Parsley Salad 1 cupfinely chopped fresh parsley leaves and tender stems (from... » read more

Nutella® Pastry Christmas Tree

Ingredients: 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed 4 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®), or more to taste, at room temperature 1 egg, lightly beaten Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out one puff pastry sheet into a large rectangle on... » read more