top of page
WELCOME TO JUST A HOME COOK
One Bite at a Time
Home: Welcome
ABOUT JUST A HOME COOK
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.
Home: About
Search
Sloppy Joe Orzo
Sloppy Joe Orzo Ingredients 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1...
justahomecook2017
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Smashed Parsnips with Mascarpone Cheese
Smashed Parsnips with Mascarpone Cheese Ingredients • 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces • 2 tablespoons butter •...
justahomecook2017
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients • 3 cups cooked sweet potatoes sliced or cubed • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2...
justahomecook2017
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Creamy Apple Bourbon Chicken Skillet
Creamy Apple Bourbon Chicken Skillet Ingredients • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided ...
justahomecook2017
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Pumpkin Pasta (in this case our canned butternut squash) with Candied Prosciutto and Walnuts
Quick Pumpkin (but in this case our canned butternut squash) Pasta with Candied Prosciutto and Walnuts Ingredients • 3 ounces prosciutto,...
justahomecook2017
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Stewed Apples
Stewed Apples Ingredients • 3 tablespoons butter • 1/2 butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into 1-inch chunks ...
justahomecook2017
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Creamy Pierogi Chicken Soup with Rosemary Bacon Bits
Creamy Pierogi Chicken Soup with Rosemary Bacon Bits Ingredients • 6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary...
justahomecook2017
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Crockpot Chili Meatballs and Spaghetti
Crockpot Chili Meatballs and Spaghetti Ingredients • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or chicken • 1 yellow...
justahomecook2017
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Pressure Canning Winter Squash
The last couple weeks we’ve been pressure canning all of our squashes since they typically don’t last very long. ...
justahomecook2017
Nov 6, 20231 min read
Bolognese Sauce
Bolognese Sauce Ingredients • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 3 tablespoons butter plus 1 tablespoon for tossing the pasta • ½ cup chopped...
justahomecook2017
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Sweet Potato Sausage Lasagna
Sweet Potato Sausage Lasagna Ingredients • Cooking spray • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 1 large yellow onion, chopped • 2 cloves...
justahomecook2017
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Pack Your Bags! 🧳 ✈️
Time to pack your bags and come with us on a food adventure! 🧳✈️🥘 #foodadventures #foodie #fyp #homecooking #homecooked #cooking #cook
justahomecook2017
Oct 15, 20231 min read
Crockpot Pot Roast
Crock Pot Roast Ingredients • 3-4 Ib. Chuck Roast • 4 tablespons olive oil Meat Seasoning • 2 teaspoons brown sugar • 1 teaspoon EACH:...
justahomecook2017
Oct 11, 20232 min read
Butternut Squash Soup vs. Delicata Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup vs Delicata Squash Soup 💪 Let’s go!!!! 🥣 #buttetnutsquashsoup #delicatasquashsoup #soupseason #fall #garden...
justahomecook2017
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Hot Pepper Flakes
We are in the process of dehydrating our hot peppers for a fresh batch of hot pepper flakes! 🌶️🫙#dehydrating #pepperflakes #peppers...
justahomecook2017
Oct 10, 20231 min read
Cowboy Candy
Cowboy Candy INGREDIENTS • 3 lbs jalapenos, fresh and firm • 2 cups cider vinegar • 6 cups granulated sugar • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric • 1/2...
justahomecook2017
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Peppers INGREDIENTS • 1 pound ground beef • 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided • Heaping ¼ teaspoon baking soda • 3 large red, yellow,...
justahomecook2017
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Canning Season 🫙🫑🌶️🍅🌿🧄
A busy evening of canning what’s left of our tomatoes and peppers! 🫑 🌶️ 🍅 🌿 🧄 #canning #canningseason #canningandpreserving...
justahomecook2017
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Fall Frost Pressure
With falls scare of frost putting pressure on us it might be the last Caprese salad this year. We’re also prepping all of our peppers for...
justahomecook2017
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo
Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo Ingredients • 3-4 yellow onions, thinly sliced • 6 tablespoons salted butter • 1 1/2 pounds...
justahomecook2017
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Home: Blog2
CONTACT
Home: Contact
bottom of page