Easy DIY Recipes

Ugly Duckling Cake Ingredients 1 box yellow cake mix, 15 ounces, for the soft cake base 1 can fruit cocktail in juice, 15 ounces, including the juice for moisture and fruity sweetness 2 large eggs, to help bind the cake…

Beef Empanadas with Creamy Avocado Salsa Ingredients For the Beef Empanadas: 1 pound ground beef, for a rich and savory filling 1/2 small onion, diced finely 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin, for warm earthy…

Italian Zucchini Soup is a warm, rustic, vegetable-rich soup made with tender zucchini, sweet onions, garlic, basil, tomatoes, chickpeas, and delicate pasta. It has the comforting feeling of a homemade Italian soup, but it still tastes…

Homemade Pupusas are warm, thick Salvadoran stuffed flatbreads made from soft masa harina dough and filled with melty cheese, refried beans, seasoned pork, or a combination of all three. They are simple in ingredients, but deeply comforting…

Lemon Raspberry Cookies are soft, bright, and beautifully fruity cookies with a fresh balance of citrus and berry flavor. The lemon juice and zest give the dough a clean, sunny taste, while the frozen raspberries add little pockets of tart…

Spaghetti Salad Supreme is a colorful, refreshing cold pasta salad made with tender spaghetti, crisp vegetables, Italian dressing, and savory pasta seasoning. It is simple to prepare, but the flavor becomes brighter and deeper after…

2 Delicious Salsa Recipes These two homemade salsas are fresh, bold, and perfect for serving with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, burritos, eggs, or rice bowls. The Chile Verde Salsa is bright green, tangy, creamy if you add avocado,…

Grandma’s Jalapeño Salsa is a fresh, simple, and deeply flavorful homemade salsa made with ripe tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, cumin, green onion, and cilantro. It has the bright taste of fresh produce, the gentle warmth of…

Green Chile Chicken Cream Cheese Casserole is a warm, creamy, cheesy comfort dish with a gentle Southwestern flavor. It combines tender shredded chicken, soft tortillas, green chiles, cream cheese, sour cream, and two kinds of melted cheese…

Swedish Visiting Cake Ingredients Cake 3/4 cup granulated sugar, for sweetness and a tender crumb 2 large eggs, to give the cake structure and richness 1 teaspoon almond extract, for a warm, nutty flavor 1/2 teaspoon vanilla…