Great Recipes

If you have plants that aren’t growing, have yellowing leaves, or seem to have lost their vitality, this simple technique may help. It uses a common, inexpensive fertilizer that can encourage healthy growth when plants are lacking essential nutrients. Whether your plant has drooping leaves, faded color, or simply isn’t thriving, this method may help […]

Houseplants are both useful and valuable indoors because they help refresh the air, create a calming atmosphere, and add natural beauty to your home. However, not everyone has the time to care for plants. If that’s the case for you, you’ll be happy to know that some plants can grow in water instead of soil. […]

Ingredients For the Pudding Layer 2 packages (3.4 oz / 96 g each) instant vanilla pudding mix 3 cups cold milk For the Cream Cheese Layer 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ cups heavy whipping cream For the Fruit Layers 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced 2½ […]

Ingredients 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based) 6 tablespoons chia seeds Juice of 1 large orange 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional) ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Orange slices for garnish Equipment Mixing bowl Whisk or spoon Measuring cups and spoons Small glass jars or serving bowls Instructions   see continuation […]

Ingredients Main Ingredients: 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon) Vegetables & Add-ins: ¼ cup finely chopped green onions ¼ cup finely chopped celery (optional) 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped Seasoning: ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp paprika Optional Extras: 1 tsp […]

Ingredients Cake Base: 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix 1/2 cup melted butter 1 large egg Cream Cheese Layer: 450 g cream cheese, softened 2 large eggs 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup strawberry puree or chopped strawberries How to Make Southern Strawberry Cream Cheese […]

Ingredients This recipe makes 8 servings (depending on how you cut and shape the pastry). For the Apple Filling: 3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to balance sweetness) 1 teaspoon […]

Ingredients 2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced into 1/8–1/4 inch rounds 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 3 green onions, thinly sliced Directions   see continuation on next page  

Ingredients 2 (16-ounce) boxes frozen potato and cheese pierogies 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version) 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup Directions   see continuation on next page  

Weeds are the perennial adversary of anyone who takes pride in maintaining a pristine driveway. They have a knack for sprouting in the most inconvenient places, mocking our efforts to keep our outdoor spaces neat and tidy. Over the years, I’ve tried countless commercial products, each promising to eradicate these pesky invaders, but often with […]