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Swedish Meatballs

The BEST Authentic Swedish Meatballs made with fresh ground beef, ground pork caramelized onions, nutmeg, allspice, and smothered in a rich creamy gravy! I love anything with gravy and these Swedish Meatballs hit the spot! This authentic recipe combines ground beef, ground pork, caramelized onions, nutmeg, allspice and more! The recipe is surprisingly easy and is really good served over buttered egg noodles, or my personal favorite, Homestyle Mashed Potatoes! Tips for making tender Swedish Meatballs: Use a combination of meats. For this recipe, we're using ground beef and ground pork. The fattier pork helps keep the meatballs tender. Add moisture. We're using milk in this recipe to add additional moisture. Don't overwork the meat mixture. You want to make sure to combine all of the ingredients until their mixed thoroughly, however, you don't want to overmix. Less is more when it comes to mixing meat with other ingredients. Need More Delicious Dinner ...

Czech Apple Strudel

This traditional Czech Apple Strudel recipe is made with homemade buttery and flaky dough, juicy apples, brown sugar and more! Apple strudel is a traditional Czech pastry that dates back to the late 15th century in Czech and Austrian archives. It’s a very popular dessert in Czech cuisine and is also very popular in our…

Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

This quick and easy recipe for Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce is ready in less than 10 minutes and is perfect for an easy dessert! Warm this sauce and serve it over vanilla ice cream with cut up bananas and toffee bits – heaven! I started making this Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce when I began making…

How to Can Tomatoes

Enjoy garden-fresh tomatoes all year long by canning! Follow this tried and true recipe for delish tomatoes at the ready anytime you need them! As the summer comes to an end your tomato plants may be yielding their last big harvest. This can be overwhelming at the end of the season, but don’t worry, follow…

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling

Celebrate Fall with these Spiced Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. Sweet and tangy vanilla cream cheese filling is sandwiched between soft, cake-like spiced pumpkin cookies in this easy whoopie pie recipe. I first ate Pumpkin Whoopie Pies when I lived in Houston back in 2011. One of my friends and neighbors made some and brought them over,…

How to Make A Charcuterie Board

A charcuterie board is the life of any party! Check out how easy it is to make one for your next gathering! This post for How to Make A Charcuterie Board is in partnership with SuperMarketItaly.com. I was compensated in product, but all opinions are my own. I started making charcuterie boards years ago when…

Banana Black Walnut Cake Recipe | JenniferCooks.com

Banana Black Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Try this moist Banana Black Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting using this tried and true recipe! This cake is rich with banana flavor and the black walnuts add a bold depth of flavor that goes perfectly with the bananas. Have you ever tried Black Walnuts? Well, they’re very different from standard English walnuts. They…

Ranch Oyster Crackers

This no-bake recipe for ranch oyster crackers is the perfect snack or topping on a bowl of soup! Ranch Oyster Crackers are a snack you can make any time of the year. These little crackers are coated with flavorful spices and are addictive…everyone loves them! One of my favorite things to make are appetizers and…

Green Bean Bundles

Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles are an easy, elegant side dish to any meal for any occasion! Green Bean Bundles have become a popular dish at our house for different holiday times. Seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce, this side dish is not only flavorful and tasty but also looks like you went all out…

Classic Monster Cookies

Thick and chewy monster cookies that are loaded with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and m&m’s are sure to be a hit with your family! I remember my mom making these Monster Cookies when I was in high school and I couldn’t get enough of them back then! These cookies are dense, moist and very…

Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Old fashioned crispy sugar cookies are rich and buttery and will melt in your mouth! They’re perfect with coffee. Get this tried and true recipe now! Quinton’s grandmother “Nanny” used to make these delicious sugar cookies that were wonderful served with coffee! They are rolled in sugar and cinnamon, much like a snickerdoodle, however, they…

Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs are a staple at almost any family gathering or holiday! With a few simple and inexpensive ingredients you’ll have a delicious bite-sized accompaniment to any meal! Something so simple as these classic deviled eggs can be made anytime of the year and for any reason. We make them often in our house…

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

This creamy macaroni and cheese will hit the spot when you’re craving comfort food! Three types of cheese make this easy southern dish extra special. Because this is so easy to make from scratch, there’s no need to buy the boxed stuff that’s full of dehydrated ingredients. When I think of family gatherings and…

Grandma’s Dill Pickles

Check out our family’s favorite dill pickles! Packed with garlic and fresh dill, these crisp dill pickles will add a boost of flavor to any meal. This Czech recipe has been passed down through our family for generations. As the summer heats up, cucumber plants produce loads of cucumbers, so making dill pickles becomes a…

The Best Banana Pudding Recipe

Try my Best Banana Pudding Recipe! It’s quick and easy, and did I mention, no-cook! You’re going to have to trust me until you try it, but this is the best banana pudding recipe! The combination of sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, Nilla wafers and a couple of special ingredients make this, hands-down, my all-time…