Cheeseburger Soup Hearty Cheeseburger Soup with Ground Beef, Cheddar, and Veggies Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup diced celery 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 tablespoons butter, divided 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes 3 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup sour cream Directions: In a large soup pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain and set aside. In the same pot, add 1 tablespoon butter, then sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic powder until tender, about 5 minutes. Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender. In a small saucepan, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour to form a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then gradually add milk, whisking until smooth and thickened. Stir the roux into the soup. Add the cooked beef back to the pot and stir in the shredded cheese until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Serve hot with a sprinkle of extra cheese or chopped green onions if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #cheeseburgersoup #heartymeals #comfortsoup #soupseason #groundbeefrecipes #easyweeknightdinner #souprecipe #cheddarsoup #homemadesoup #winterwarmers #dairyrecipes #soupsandstews #familyfriendlymeals #creamsoup #cheesylove #souprecipeoftheday #savorysoups #cheesebasedsoup #potatosoup #warmcomfort This Cheeseburger Soup is everything you love about a classic burger—rich, cheesy, and filling—all in one cozy bowl!

Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker Slow-Simmered Homemade Chicken Broth in the Crockpot Ingredients: 1 whole chicken carcass (or 2–3 lbs of chicken bones) 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 1 onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 10 cups water Fresh parsley or thyme (optional) Salt to taste (add after cooking) Directions: Place chicken bones, vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns into a large slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and pour in the water to cover all ingredients. Set the slow cooker to LOW and let it cook for 10–12 hours, or up to 24 hours for a richer broth. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or pot. Discard solids and season the broth with salt to taste. Let broth cool before storing. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 hours | Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes Kcal: 35 kcal | Servings: 8 cups #homemadebroth #chickenbroth #slowcookersoup #crockpotbroth #bonebroth #souprecipe #chickenstock #kitchenstaple #fromscratch #slowcooked #mealprepideas #comfortbase #souplovers #slowcookerrecipes #crockpotbasics #nutrientrich #easybroth #noadditives #cleanrecipes #pastinabase Simmering golden magic in my slow cooker today — this Chicken Broth is the ultimate base for all your cozy recipes!

Bananas Foster Flambéed Bananas Foster with Caramel Rum Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup dark rum 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup banana liqueur (optional) Vanilla ice cream, for serving Directions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon, cooking until sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes syrupy—about 2-3 minutes. Carefully add banana liqueur (if using) and stir. Add the sliced bananas to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the bananas are slightly softened but not mushy. Remove the skillet from direct heat. Slowly add rum to the pan. Using a long lighter, carefully ignite the rum to flambé. Allow the flame to burn off (about 30 seconds), swirling the pan gently. Once the flame subsides, stir in vanilla extract and remove from heat. Serve bananas and sauce immediately over scoops of vanilla ice cream. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 2 servings #bananasfoster #flambe #rumdessert #southerndessert #classicdesserts #bananaflambe #easybananarecipe #homemadedessert #vanillaicecream #butteryrum #caramelsauce #luxurydessert #dessertrecipes #sweettooth #southerncooking #creamyandsweet #neworleansfood #comfortdesserts #fruitbaseddessert #quickdessert Dessert drama at its finest! Made Bananas Foster tonight and YES, we lit it on fire!

Baked Ziti Cheesy Baked Ziti with Marinara and Ricotta Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 oz) jar marinara sauce 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley (optional garnish) Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook the ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add the ground beef or sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg until smooth. Toss the cooked pasta with half of the meat sauce. In the baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, spread the ricotta mixture evenly over it, then top with remaining pasta and sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Kcal: 525 kcal | Servings: 8 servings #bakedziti #pastaalforno #italiancasserole #familydinner #cheesylayers #comfortfoodclassic #homemadepasta #pastabake #weeknightdinner #zitimeal #easyitalianrecipes #ovenbakedpasta #ricottarecipes #mozzarellalove #heartycasserole #onepanmeals #italiandinner #sundaydinnerideas #quickitalian #cheesycomfort Layers of melty cheese, savory sauce, and baked pasta perfection This Baked Ziti is everything you want on a cozy night in.

Looking for a delightful dessert to impress your guests? Classic Tiramisu Ingredients: - 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled - 1/2 cup coffee liqueur - 3 large eggs, separated - 3/4 cup granulated sugar - 1 cup mascarpone cheese - 1 cup heavy cream - 1 package ladyfinger cookies - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting - Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish Preparation Steps: 1. In a bowl, combine the cooled espresso and coffee liqueur. Set aside. 2. In a separate bowl, whip the egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy. 3. Fold the mascarpone cheese into the egg mixture until smooth. 4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. 5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. 6. Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the coffee mixture, ensuring not to soak them. 7. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish. 8. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. 9. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture. 10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. 11. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings. Prep Time: 30 mins | Cooking Time: 0 mins | Total Time: 4 hrs Calories: Approximately 300 kcal per serving | Servings: 8 servings Suggested Pairings: Serve with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a sweet touch! #tiramisu #dessertlover #homemade