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Crispy Homemade French Fries with Truffle Butter

Crispy Homemade French Fries with Truffle Butter

Crispy Homemade French Fries with Truffle Butter   If you’ve ever wondered how restaurants get their fries so crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, the secret is simple: the double-fry method. These homemade French fries are cooked twice — first at a...
The Perfect Filet Mignon

The Perfect Filet Mignon

Perfect Filet Mignon (Pan-Seared & Oven-Finished)   If you want to make a restaurant-quality filet mignon at home, this is the only method you need. These 1½-inch thick, 8 oz filets are liberally seasoned with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper,...
Apple Pie with Brandy Butter Sauce

Apple Pie with Brandy Butter Sauce

  Apple Pie with Brandy Butter Sauce (The Sauce Makes the Pie!)   There’s nothing more comforting than a warm slice of homemade apple pie—but this Apple Pie with Brandy Butter Sauce recipe takes the classic dessert to an entirely new level. It’s a...
Candied Pecans using Maple Syrup

Candied Pecans using Maple Syrup

Easy Candied Pecans using Maple Syrup (Made on the Stove Top!)   If you love that irresistible sweet and crunchy flavor of candied pecans but don’t want to fuss with the oven and multiple ingredients, this recipe is for you. These stovetop candied pecans are made...
Easy Mexican Rice

Easy Mexican Rice

  One of the joys of eating at a Mexican restaurant is their rice. I wanted this recipe to truly be like eating out. I prefer the Mexican rice that doesn’t have mixed vegetables in it rather just onion. This recipe is flavored with onions, garlic, chicken...
Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

this post may contain affiliate links     Peanut Butter Banana Pudding is a fun and delicious variation to the classic dessert. Nutter Butters replace vanilla wafers and a peanut butter fluff layers gets added for additional peanut butter flavor. One of the...