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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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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
Marry Me Chicken Meatball Soup
Marry Me Chicken Meatball Soup Ingredients Chicken Meatballs • 1 large egg • 1 garlic clove, minced • 2 oz Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup) • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs • 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped • 2 Tbsp heavy cream • 1 tsp fresh thyme • ¾ tsp kosher salt • ¼ tsp black pepper • 1 lb ground chicken • 2 Tbsp olive oil Soup • ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced • 2 Tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar, divided • 1 shallot, minced • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 Tbsp tomato past
justahomecook2017
Jan 132 min read
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients • Butter • Onion, diced • Carrots, sliced or julienned • Celery, sliced • Garlic, minced • Fresh thyme • Salt & black pepper • Chicken stock • Rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped • Pasta (orzo, egg noodles, or small pasta) • Fresh parsley, chopped Instructions 1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. 2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes. 3. Stir in garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant,
justahomecook2017
Jan 121 min read
Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce
Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce Ingredients • 6-8 chicken thighs or breasts • ⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter • 6 clove garlic • 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired and chopped • 1 tbsp ground cumin • 1 tbsp smoked paprika • 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper •¼ cup chopped cilantro and/or parsley • 1 mango, chopped • 1 avocado, chopped Creamy Green Herb Sauce • ½ cup mayo • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt • ½ cup fresh cilantro • ¼ cup fresh parsley • 2 jalapeños • 2 clove garlic
justahomecook2017
Jan 71 min read
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Ingredients • 1(8 ounce)jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes • 1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed • 4 tsp Italian seasoning • 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika • red pepper flakes • kosher salt and black pepper • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese • 2 tbsp salted butter • 1 medium shallot, chopped • 2 clove garlic, chopped • 1 lb short cut pasta • 1 cup heavy cream • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 2 cup fresh baby spinach • juice of 1 lemon Directi
justahomecook2017
Dec 2, 20251 min read
Cookie Week
Cookie week is almost here! 🎄🍪🎅👩🍳 Please join us Monday December 15th thru Thursday December 19th LIVE on our TikTok page! Watch us make every single delicious cookie and dessert! We hope to see you there!!! #baking #christmas #cookies #fyp
justahomecook2017
Dec 1, 20251 min read
Chicken Marsala Meatballs
Chicken Marsala Meatballs Ingredients • 1½ Ib ground chicken • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 egg, beaten • kosher salt and black pepper • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp salted butter • 2 cup sliced mushrooms • 2 shallots, chopped • 3 clove garlic, chopped • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1 cup chicken broth • ¾ cup dry marsala wine • ¾ cup heavy cream • chili flakes • ½ cup shredded fontina Directions Heat 2 tablespoons ol
justahomecook2017
Dec 1, 20251 min read
Braised Short Ribs
Braised Short Ribs Ingredients ▢ 3 Tablespoons olive oil ▢ 1 yellow onion , diced ▢ 3 carrots , chopped ▢ 8 whole beef short ribs ,...
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Sep 24, 20252 min read
Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage
Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage Ingredients • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1...
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Sep 23, 20252 min read
Skillet Tomato Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie
Skillet Tomato Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients • 3 oz prosciutto (optional) • 4 tbsp salted butter or olive oil • 1...
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Sep 22, 20252 min read
Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper
Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper Ingredients • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ...
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Sep 16, 20251 min read
Patty Pan Summer Squash Soup
Patty Pan Summer Squash Soup #pattypansquash #soup #growyourownfood #gardening #fyp
justahomecook2017
Sep 16, 20251 min read
Garden Harvest
We had a decent size harvest today! Come along with us as we have several visitors along the way! #fyp #growyourownfood #gardening...
justahomecook2017
Sep 3, 20251 min read
Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken
Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken Ingredients • 1½ lb boneless, skinless...
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Sep 2, 20252 min read
Zucchini Brownies
Zucchini Brownies - These are incredibly delicious! Ingredients • ½ cup vegetable oil ...
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Sep 2, 20251 min read
Granny’s Bread and Butter Pickles
Granny's Bread and Butter Pickles Ingredients • 3 pounds pickling cucumbers • 1 pound...
justahomecook2017
Aug 27, 20253 min read
Making & Canning Tomato Sauce
Making & Canning Tomato Sauce (9 Quarts) Ingredients • 25 lbs Tomatoes ...
justahomecook2017
Aug 27, 20251 min read
One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Ingredients • 2 tbsp salted butter •1 lb boneless...
justahomecook2017
Aug 27, 20251 min read
Creamy Cucumber Salad 🥒
Creamy Cucumber Salad 🥒 Ingredients • 1 1/2 lbs cucumbers • 2 shallots,...
justahomecook2017
Aug 27, 20251 min read
Zucchini Cake
Zucchini Cake Ingredients Zucchini Cake • 2½ cups all...
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Aug 27, 20252 min read
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