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Ever since I can remember, I was fascinated by different cuisines and flavors. When I finally started to cook on my own, I discovered how much joy I get from watching others enjoy my creations. Today, I’m excited to share those delicious and nutritious recipes with you.
From healthy quick bites to an impressive meal for your friends and family, I'm here to give you the skills and confidence to ace each recipe. Browse my site for flavorful inspirations and don’t forget to subscribe to get new ideas straight to your inbox.
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Pork Saltimbocca
🍽️✨ THIS PORK DISH IS NEXT-LEVEL GOOD ✨🍽️ Juicy pork. Crispy prosciutto. Melty cheese. And those buttery peas on the side? 🤤 This Pork Saltimbocca with Peas is giving restaurant-quality dinner… but made right at home in just 35 minutes 🔥 ⸻ 🛒 Ingredients: • 4 boneless pork chops • Salt • 3 tbsp olive oil • 1/2 cup flour • 1 shallot (chopped) • Fresh sage leaves • 1/2 cup dry white wine • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth • 5 slices prosciutto • 1 cup fontina cheese • 1/4 cup parme
justahomecook2017
6 days ago1 min read
Ham & Potato Soup
🥣✨ Delicious Ham & Potato Soup If you’re craving something warm, creamy, and seriously comforting… this is it 🤤 Packed with tender potatoes, savory ham, and a rich, velvety broth — this soup is a total crowd favorite! 📝 Ingredients: • 3 ½ cups peeled & diced potatoes • 3 ¼ cups water • ¾ cup diced cooked ham • ⅓ cup diced celery • ⅓ cup finely chopped onion • 2 tbsp chicken bouillon granules • 1 tsp pepper (to taste) • ½ tsp salt (to taste) • 5 tbsp butter • 5 tbsp flour •
justahomecook2017
Apr 71 min read
Homemade Easter Bread
🌸🐣 HOMEMADE EASTER BREAD 🐣🌸 Soft, sweet, and beautifully braided ✨ This classic Easter Bread is light, fluffy, and topped with colorful eggs for the perfect holiday centerpiece 💛 Nothing beats the smell of fresh bread baking on Easter morning 🥖🐰 👇 Save this recipe for later! 📝 INGREDIENTS Dough: • 1 cup lukewarm milk • ½ cup + 1 tsp sugar • 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp) • 4½ cups all-purpose flour • 2 tsp salt • 2 large eggs (beaten) • ⅓ cup unsalted butter (roo
justahomecook2017
Apr 41 min read
Homemade Coconut Cream Eggs
Homemade Coconut Cream Eggs Ingredients • 8 oz of cream cheese, softened • 1 tablespoon of softened butter • 4 cups of powdered sugar • 1 cup of grated coconut • 2 cups chocolate melting wafers INSTRUCTIONS 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Add powdered sugar gradually. Add coconut and use a mixing spoon to make sure it is well incorporated. Refrigerate for about 1 hou
justahomecook2017
Apr 31 min read
BLT Meatball Sliders
🧆 BLT Meatball Sliders 🛒 Ingredients • 1 tsp pepper • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes • ¾ lb ground pork • ½ lb lean ground beef (90%) • 2/3 cup ranch dressing • 18 dinner rolls, split • 3 cups spring mix greens • 3 plum tomatoes, sliced • 1 lb bacon, uncooked • 1 cup 2% milk • 1 egg • 1 cup dry bread crumbs • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1 tsp salt ⸻ 🔥 Directions 1. Prep bacon: Add bacon to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. 2. Make the mix: In a large bo
justahomecook2017
Mar 311 min read
Ribeyes and Amish Macaroni Salad
🥩🔥 Ribeyes & Amish Macaroni Salad 🔥🥗 Simple. Classic. DONE RIGHT. Juicy ribeyes seared in a cast iron skillet, basted with butter, garlic, and fresh herbs… that crust is EVERYTHING 🤤🔥 Paired with sweet, creamy Amish macaroni salad for the perfect balance. This plate doesn’t need anything extra 👌 #SteakNight #Ribeye #CastIronCooking #ButterBasted #FoodieFavorites
justahomecook2017
Mar 251 min read
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan
🍝🧀 Crockpot Chicken Parmesan 🧀🍝 All the flavors of classic chicken parm… but made EASY in the crockpot 🙌🔥 Cheesy, saucy, and perfect for those busy nights when you still want something comforting 🤤 ⸻ ✨ Ingredients (serves 6): • 2 lbs chicken breasts • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes • 3 tbsp tomato paste • 2 shallots, chopped • 1/4 cup Italian seasoning • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves • Chili flakes (to taste) • Sea salt & black pepper • 1–2 Parmesan rinds (optional but 🔥
justahomecook2017
Mar 251 min read
One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto
🧅🍝 One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto 🍝🧅 This is what happens when French onion soup meets pasta… and it’s UNREAL 🤤🔥 Rich caramelized onions, melty cheese, crispy prosciutto, and a creamy, savory sauce—all in ONE pot 🙌 ✨ Ingredients (serves 6–8): • 6 tbsp salted butter • 3–4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced • 1 1/4 cups dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc) • 3 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 cups cremini or wild mushrooms, sliced • 2 tbsp fresh
justahomecook2017
Mar 251 min read
Pasta Bolognese
🍝🔥 Pasta Bolognese 🔥🍝 Rich, hearty, and slow-simmered to perfection… this is comfort food DONE RIGHT 🤤 A classic meat sauce tossed with pasta, layered with flavor, and worth every bite 🙌 ⸻ ✨ Ingredients: • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, diced • 3 celery stalks, finely diced • 2 carrots, peeled & finely diced • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 lb lean ground beef • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1 cup whole milk • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1 b
justahomecook2017
Mar 251 min read
Herbed Chicken with Spring Vegetables
🌿🍗 Herbed Chicken with Spring Vegetables 🍗🌿 Fresh, flavorful, and giving spring on a plate 🌸✨ Golden, crispy herb-loaded chicken served over tender veggies in a light pan sauce… simple, elevated, and SO good 🤤 ⸻ ✨ Ingredients (serves 4–6): • 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp fennel seeds • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes • Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper • 3 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts • 3
justahomecook2017
Mar 251 min read
Guinness Pie 🥧
🍺🥧 Guinness Pie (Hearty Comfort Food Recipe) If you’re craving something rich, cozy, and packed with flavor—this Guinness Pie is IT. Tender beef slow-cooked in a deep, savory stout gravy and topped with a golden, flaky crust. Perfect for a weekend meal or feeding a crowd! ⸻ 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6) For the stew: • 4 tbsp butter • 2 large red onions, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 2 carrots, chopped • 2 ribs celery, chopped • 10 mushrooms, sliced • 3 lbs beef (stew mea
justahomecook2017
Mar 182 min read
Marry Me Lasagna
Marry Me Lasagna Ingredients • 20 oz. sun-dried tomatoes in oil, tomatoes finely chopped, plus more for serving, plus 5 Tbsp. sun-dried tomato oil, divided • 10 garlic cloves, minced • Kosher salt • 1/4 cup (30 g.) all-purpose flour • 2 cups heavy cream • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme leaves • 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes • 4 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 2 cup
justahomecook2017
Feb 162 min read
Pan Fried Chicken with Cream Sauce
Pan Fried Chicken with Cream Sauce 🤤 Ingredients • 1 cup milk • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs, or Panko bread crumbs mixed with Italian seasoning • 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided • 4 chicken breasts , cut into halves (8 pieces total) and pounded to ½ inch thick • 1/4 cup butter • 1 cup chicken broth • 2 cups whipping cream • 1 teaspoon dried basil • salt and pepper • fresh chopped basil, (for garnish)
justahomecook2017
Feb 131 min read
Smothered Pepper Steak
Smothered Pepper Steak INGREDIENTS • 1¼ teaspoons seasoned salt, such as Lawry's • ½ teaspoon onion powder • ½ teaspoon garlic powder • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • 1½ pounds stir-fry steak, or ribeye, sirloin or New York strip, trimmed and cut into 4-inch-thick slices, patted dry • ¼ cup all-purpose flour • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more as needed • 1 large yellow or sweet onion, halved and sliced • 2 sma
justahomecook2017
Feb 132 min read
Creamy Corn Chowder
🌽 Creamy Corn Chowder Ingredients- I added some chicken for extra protein. Corn Stock • 4 cups chicken broth • 1½ cups milk • 1 cup heavy cream • Corn cobs (from fresh corn) Chowder • 4 cups corn kernels (from 4–5 ears of corn) • 4 oz bacon, chopped • 1 large onion, finely diced • 1 large carrot, diced • 3 stalks celery, finely diced • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced • 2–3 tsp sea salt, to taste • ¼ tsp black pepper • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) • Cho
justahomecook2017
Feb 31 min read
Crispy Breaded Crappie
Ice fishing > dinner 🧊🎣➡️🍽️ Nothing beats fresh-caught crappie, fried up crispy and golden. Simple. Crunchy. Absolutely worth standing on the ice for. Crispy Breaded Crappie ▫️ ¾ cup cornmeal ▫️ 1½ cups panko ▫️ Salt to taste ▫️ 1½–2 cups cooking oil Lightly season, bread, and fry until golden brown. Serve hot and try not to eat them straight off the paper towel 😅 #IceFishing #Crappie #FreshCatch #FishFry #CrispyAndGolden #FromIceToPlate #HomeCooking
justahomecook2017
Jan 271 min read
Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese (Half Batch)
Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese (Half Batch) • 8 oz elbow macaroni • ½ tbsp olive oil • 3 tbsp unsalted butter • 1/6 cup all-purpose flour • 1½ cups whole milk • ½ cup heavy cream • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded • 1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded • Salt & pepper to taste Topping • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs • 2 tbsp butter, melted • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded • ⅛ tsp smoked paprika (or regular) Directions 1️⃣ Preheat oven to
justahomecook2017
Jan 271 min read
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
🥦🧀 Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup Ingredients • ¼ cup unsalted butter • ½ cup diced onion (yellow or white) • 1 cup shredded carrots • 2½–3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small • 1½ cups chicken broth • 1 cup milk • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • ¼ cup all-purpose flour • 1½ tsp kosher salt • ½ tsp black pepper • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional) • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ⸻ Instructions 1. Sauté veggies In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. A
justahomecook2017
Jan 251 min read
One-Pot Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta
❄️ Snow Day Eats: One-Pot Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta 🍝🔥 Snowed in? This creamy, cozy pasta is the answer. One pot, big flavor, and ready in under 40 minutes. What you’ll need: 🧈 Butter 🍗 Chicken (breast or thighs, cubed) 🌶️ Cajun seasoning 🧅 Onion 🌶️ Poblano peppers 🧄 Garlic 🍝 Short-cut pasta 🥛 Milk 🧀 Cream cheese & parmesan 🥗 Ranch dressing 🌿 Parsley + chili flakes (optional) How to make it: 1️⃣ In a large pot, melt butter and cook chicken with Cajun seasoning un
justahomecook2017
Jan 251 min read
Fermenting Peppers-> Hot Sauce
Fermenting Peppers → Hot Sauce (We have 8 jars made with 8 different varieties of peppers, fruits, and spices) (We saved are drained pepper mixture to dehydrate for a dry rub) Step 1: Pick Your Peppers 🌶️ Jalapeños (mild) 🌶️ Serranos (medium) 🌶️ Habaneros (hot) 🌶️ Mix for depth Step 2: Prep 🔪 Remove stems (keep seeds for heat) 🧄 Add garlic, onion, or fruit (pineapple/mango works great) 🥣 Pack tightly into a clean jar Step 3: Brine 💧 2–3% salt brine (About 1 tbsp salt
justahomecook2017
Jan 201 min read
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