Here's a 1960s throwback recipe straight from my mom's recipe box! It's inexpensive, easy, and full of fun crunch from the chow mein noodles and cashews. Save this recipe by clicking on the ❤️ heart on the right-hand side of the screen or in the recipe card. 🗝️ Key takeaways Every bite of this easy […]
Jewish Rye Bread
Jewish rye - you can't make a decent Reuben without it, right? The perfect loaf has a dense, chewy texture with a sour-ish flavor that is almost sourdough but not quite. There's an elusive something that makes it Jewish rye and not pumpernickel or some other type of rye. Guess what? This delicious bread has that […]
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
If you're ready for an old-fashioned dinner recipe but don't have a lot of time, I've got the recipe for you! Just imagine fork tender chicken breast lavished in a buttery-rich gravy then lovingly spooned over the fluffiest mashed potatoes. Tummy rumbling yet? ❤️ Why you'll love it This crockpot chicken and gravy recipe takes […]
Russian Chicken
This is a simple weeknight recipe that's easy to put together with ingredients you probably already have! If you're looking for easy you can't go wrong with this quick to prep meal. 🗝️ Key takeaways Y'all, this used to be on my list of favorite meals when I was a kid. After I grew up […]
Texas Tornado Cake
First published April 11, 2024. Last updated April 21, 2025 for editorial improvements. 🎥 Video The flavors in this cake are stitched into my memory right next to Mama's rule that white shoes don't see the light of day before Memorial Day. This old-school Texas tornado cake-also known as "do-nothing cake" because it's basically foolproof-is […]