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Good Mood Food, 201 Hawley Road, New York, NY (2026)

06/12/2026

Creamy Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Serves 2
Time: 5 minutes

What you need:

1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup crushed ice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

How to make it:

Add strawberries, banana, yogurt, milk, honey, ice, and vanilla to a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Add a splash more milk if it is too thick.
Pour into 2 glasses and serve cold.

Tip: Frozen strawberries make it thicker without adding extra ice.

Watermelon Lime Cooler

Serves 2
Time: 10 minutes

What you need:

3 cups seedless watermelon cubes
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon agave or honey
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Ice cubes
Lime slices
Fresh mint

How to make it:

Blend watermelon, lime juice, agave, cold water, and lime zest.
Strain if you want it smoother.
Fill 2 glasses with ice.
Pour the cooler over the ice.
Add lime slices and mint.

Tip: Chill the watermelon first so the drink stays cold longer.

Creamy Cinnamon Horchata

Serves 2
Time: 10 minutes, plus soaking

What you need:

1/2 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups warm water
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cubes
Pinch of ground cinnamon

How to make it:

Add rice, warm water, and cinnamon stick to a bowl.
Cover and let it soak at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Remove the cinnamon stick.
Blend the rice water until cloudy and smooth.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
Stir in condensed milk, whole milk, and vanilla.
Serve over ice with cinnamon on top.

Tip: Strain it twice if you like a smoother drink.

Orange Pineapple Carrot Juice

Serves 2
Time: 10 minutes

What you need:

2 large oranges, peeled
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup cold water
Pinch of ground turmeric
Ice cubes

How to make it:

Add oranges, pineapple, carrot, lemon juice, water, and turmeric to a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Strain if you want it thinner.
Pour over ice.
Stir before sipping.

Tip: Chop the carrot small so it blends easier.

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Serves 2
Time: 10 minutes

What you need:

1 large English cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 cups cold water
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup ice cubes
Lime slices
Cucumber slices
Fresh mint

How to make it:

Blend cucumber, lime juice, cold water, and honey.
Strain into a pitcher.
Fill 2 glasses with ice.
Pour over the ice.
Add lime slices, cucumber slices, and mint.

Tip: Peel half the cucumber if you want a lighter green color.

Creamy Papaya Nectar

Serves 2
Time: 5 minutes

What you need:

1/2 large ripe papaya, peeled and seeded
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup coconut milk
Ice cubes
Pinch of salt

How to make it:

Add papaya, water, lime juice, honey, coconut milk, and salt to a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Add more water if you want it thinner.
Pour over ice.
Serve cold.

Tip: Use a very ripe papaya so the drink blends smooth and sweet.

06/12/2026

Big Mac Pasta Salad

Serves 2
Time: 25 minutes

What you need:

6 oz rotini pasta
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped lettuce
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup diced onion
1/3 cup sliced pickles
1/3 cup Thousand Island dressing
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon pickle juice
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Salt and pepper

How to make it:

Cook pasta, drain, and rinse with cool water.
Cook ground beef with salt and pepper until browned.
Let the beef cool for a few minutes.
Stir dressing, mayo, mustard, and pickle juice together.
Add pasta, beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and pickles to a bowl.
Fold in the dressing.
Top with sesame seeds before serving.

Tip: Add the lettuce last so it stays crisp.

BLT Pasta Salad

Serves 2
Time: 25 minutes

What you need:

6 oz pasta
5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped lettuce
1/2 avocado, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Black pepper

How to make it:

Cook pasta, drain, and rinse with cool water.
Stir mayo, sour cream, ranch mix, lemon juice, and black pepper.
Add pasta, bacon, cheese, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, and parsley.
Fold gently until coated.
Chill 15 minutes before serving.

Tip: Toss the avocado in lemon juice first so it stays green.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Serves 2
Time: 20 minutes

What you need:

6 oz pasta
3/4 cup chopped dill pickles
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

How to make it:

Cook pasta, drain, and rinse with cool water.
Stir mayo, sour cream, pickle juice, dill, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and Dijon.
Add pasta, pickles, and cheddar.
Fold until creamy.
Chill 20 minutes before serving.

Tip: A little pickle juice in the dressing helps the flavor soak into the pasta.

Cowboy Pasta Salad

Serves 2
Time: 30 minutes

What you need:

6 oz macaroni
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash of hot sauce
Salt and pepper

How to make it:

Cook macaroni, drain, and rinse with cool water.
Cook ground beef with salt and pepper until browned.
Let the beef cool a little.
Stir mayo, barbecue sauce, mustard, lime juice, Worcestershire, and hot sauce.
Add pasta, beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, green onions, and cheese to a bowl.
Fold in the dressing.
Chill 15 minutes before serving.

Tip: Drain the corn and beans well so the salad does not turn watery.

06/12/2026

Funnel Cake Bites

Serves 2
Time: 20 minutes

What you need:

1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar

How to make it:

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
Whisk egg, milk, and vanilla in another bowl.
Stir wet mix into dry mix until smooth.
Heat oil in a small pot to 350°F.
Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the oil.
Fry 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until golden.
Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.

Tip: Keep the bites small so the middle cooks before the outside gets too dark.

Deep-Fried Oreos

Serves 2
Time: 15 minutes

What you need:

8 Oreo cookies
1/2 cup pancake mix
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch of cinnamon
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar

How to make it:

Heat oil to 350°F.
Whisk pancake mix, milk, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Dip each Oreo into the batter.
Let extra batter drip off.
Fry 1 to 2 minutes per side, until puffed and golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Dust with powdered sugar while warm.

Tip: Chill the Oreos first. They hold their shape better in the hot oil.

Deep-Fried Marshmallows

Serves 2
Time: 15 minutes

What you need:

10 large marshmallows
1/2 cup pancake mix
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar
Chocolate sauce

How to make it:

Freeze marshmallows for 20 minutes.
Heat oil to 350°F.
Whisk pancake mix, milk, egg, vanilla, and graham crumbs.
Dip frozen marshmallows in the batter.
Fry 30 to 45 seconds, turning fast.
Drain on paper towels.
Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

Tip: Do not walk away. Marshmallows melt fast once they hit the oil.

Fried Cheesecake Bites

Serves 2
Time: 25 minutes

What you need:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 sheet crescent dough
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar
Strawberry sauce

How to make it:

Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest.
Cut crescent dough into 6 small squares.
Spoon a little cream cheese mix into each square.
Pinch the dough closed very well.
Heat oil to 350°F.
Fry 2 to 3 minutes, turning until golden.
Drain and top with powdered sugar and strawberry sauce.

Tip: Pinch the seams twice so the filling does not leak out.

Funnel Cake Fries

Serves 2
Time: 20 minutes

What you need:

1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon melted butter
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar
Strawberry jam for dipping

How to make it:

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Whisk egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
Stir into the dry mix until smooth.
Spoon batter into a zip bag and snip a small corner.
Pipe short lines into hot oil at 350°F.
Fry until golden, about 2 minutes.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with jam.

Tip: Pipe slowly so the fries come out thick enough to pick up.

Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites

Serves 2
Time: 25 minutes

What you need:

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup flour
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Oil for frying
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Caramel sauce for dipping

How to make it:

Bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a simmer.
Stir in flour until a dough forms.
Let dough cool 5 minutes.
Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
Spoon dough into a piping bag or zip bag.
Pipe small strips into hot oil at 350°F and fry until golden.
Toss in cinnamon sugar and serve with caramel sauce.

Tip: Let the dough cool before adding the egg so it does not scramble.

06/12/2026

Loaded Ranch Hash Brown Potatoes

Serves 2
Time: 45 minutes

What you need:

2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
1/3 cup cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon pickle juice

How to make it:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Stir soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning, onion powder, pepper, salt, and pickle juice.
Fold in hash browns, half the cheddar, and half the bacon.
Spoon into a small baking dish.
Top with the rest of the cheddar and bacon.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until hot and golden on top.
Add parsley before serving.

Tip: Thaw and pat the hash browns dry so the potatoes bake creamy, not watery.

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Serves 2
Time: 35 minutes

What you need:

2 medium russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon red onion, diced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

How to make it:

Cut potatoes into bite-size chunks.
Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast at 400°F for 25 minutes, until tender and browned.
Let potatoes cool for 10 minutes.
Stir sour cream, mayo, Dijon, and a little black pepper.
Fold in potatoes, bacon, cheddar, green onion, and red onion.
Chill or serve slightly warm.

Tip: Warm potato salad tastes extra cozy, but let it cool a little so the dressing does not melt.

Loaded Scalloped Potatoes

Serves 2
Time: 55 minutes

What you need:

2 cups thin sliced Yukon gold potatoes
3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of garlic powder
Black pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon chopped chives

How to make it:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Melt butter in a small pan, then stir in flour.
Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
Add salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cheddar, and Monterey Jack.
Layer potatoes in a small baking dish with half the bacon.
Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes.
Cover and bake 35 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 more minutes. Top with chives and the rest of the bacon.

Tip: Slice the potatoes thin so they turn soft before the top gets too brown.

Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Serves 2
Time: 15 minutes

What you need:

1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
1 cup cauliflower florets, chopped small
3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons red onion, diced
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1/3 cup cubed Colby Jack cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
Pinch of garlic powder

How to make it:

Stir mayo, sour cream, honey, vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Add broccoli and cauliflower to a bowl.
Add bacon, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and cheese.
Pour dressing over the top.
Fold until everything is coated.
Chill 15 minutes before serving.

Tip: Chop the broccoli and cauliflower small so every bite gets a little dressing.

06/11/2026

Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies

Serves 2
Time: 25 minutes

What you need:

1 ripe banana, mashed
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon pepitas
1 teaspoon flax seeds

How to make it:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Mix banana, almond butter, honey, and vanilla.
Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Fold in raisins, chocolate chips, pepitas, and flax seeds.
Scoop into 4 cookies on a lined baking sheet.
Bake 14 to 16 minutes, until set and lightly browned.

Tip: Let them cool 10 minutes so they firm up before you pick them up.

Sausage Egg And Cheese Breakfast Sliders

Serves 2
Time: 25 minutes

What you need:

4 Hawaiian rolls
4 small breakfast sausage patties
3 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 slices cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Salt and pepper

How to make it:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Cook sausage patties until browned.
Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
Scramble eggs softly in a skillet.
Split rolls and layer sausage, eggs, and cheese inside.
Stir melted butter with maple syrup and brush over the tops.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until warm and melty.

Tip: Wrap them in foil if you want softer tops.

Cherry Almond Danish

Serves 2
Time: 25 minutes

What you need:

1 crescent roll sheet or 4 crescent triangles
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup cherry pie filling
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon milk
1 tablespoon slivered almonds

How to make it:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Mix cream cheese, sugar, and almond extract.
Cut dough into 2 squares or shape 4 triangles into 2 rounds.
Spoon cream cheese in the center.
Add cherry filling on top.
Brush dough edges with egg mixed with water.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, then drizzle with powdered sugar mixed with milk and sprinkle almonds on top.

Tip: Do not overfill the centers or the cherries will spill out.

Lemon Blueberry Biscuits

Serves 2
Time: 30 minutes

What you need:

3/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of baking soda
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup blueberries

For the glaze:

3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Tiny splash of vanilla

How to make it:

Heat oven to 400°F.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Stir in buttermilk, then fold in blueberries.
Drop into 4 small biscuits on a lined baking sheet.
Bake 14 to 16 minutes, until golden.
Stir glaze together and drizzle over warm biscuits.

Tip: Keep the butter cold so the biscuits bake up tender.

Egg Bites

Serves 2
Time: 25 minutes

What you need:

4 eggs
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped spinach
2 tablespoons diced roasted red peppers
1 tablespoon cottage cheese
Salt and pepper
Butter or oil spray

How to make it:

Heat oven to 325°F.
Grease 4 muffin cups.
Whisk eggs with cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
Stir in Monterey Jack, spinach, and roasted peppers.
Pour into muffin cups.
Bake 16 to 20 minutes, until set.
Let cool 5 minutes before removing.

Tip: Put the muffin pan on a baking sheet so it is easier to move in and out of the oven.

Peach Cobbler Muffins

Serves 2
Time: 30 minutes

What you need:

1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup diced peaches, drained
1 tablespoon peach juice

For the topping:

1 tablespoon cold butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of cinnamon

How to make it:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Whisk egg, melted butter, milk, vanilla, and peach juice.
Stir wet mix into dry mix.
Fold in peaches.
Divide into 4 muffin cups.
Rub topping ingredients together, sprinkle over muffins, and bake 16 to 20 minutes.

Tip: Drain the peaches well so the muffins do not get soggy.

06/11/2026

Tropical Splash

Serves 2
Time: 5 minutes

What you need:

2 cups ice
1 can lemon-lime soda
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons coconut cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla syrup
Pineapple wedges
Lime slices
Whipped cream, optional

How to make it:

Fill 2 cups with ice.
Pour half the soda into each cup.
Add pineapple juice, coconut cream, lime juice, and vanilla syrup.
Stir until the coconut cream streaks through the drink.
Add pineapple, lime, and whipped cream if using.

Tip: Stir lightly so the drink stays fizzy.

Berry Breeze

Serves 2
Time: 5 minutes

What you need:

2 cups ice
1 can lemon-lime soda
3 tablespoons strawberry syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla syrup
3 tablespoons half-and-half
2 tablespoons crushed strawberries
Whipped cream
Fresh strawberries

How to make it:

Add ice to 2 cups.
Spoon strawberry syrup and crushed strawberries into each cup.
Pour soda over the top.
Add vanilla syrup and half-and-half.
Stir once or twice.
Top with whipped cream and strawberries.

Tip: Put the syrup in first so the pink color swirls up from the bottom.

Sunset Fizz

Serves 2
Time: 5 minutes

What you need:

2 cups ice
1 can orange soda
2 tablespoons coconut cream
1 teaspoon vanilla syrup
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon lime juice
Whipped cream
Orange slices

How to make it:

Fill 2 cups with ice.
Pour orange soda into each cup.
Add orange juice, lime juice, vanilla syrup, and coconut cream.
Stir gently.
Top with whipped cream and orange slices.

Tip: Chill the soda first so the cream does not melt into it too fast.

Island Dr Pepper

Serves 2
Time: 5 minutes

What you need:

2 cups ice
1 can Dr Pepper
2 tablespoons coconut syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla syrup
3 tablespoons half-and-half
1 tablespoon lime juice
Whipped cream
Maraschino cherries

How to make it:

Fill 2 cups with ice.
Pour Dr Pepper over the ice.
Add coconut syrup, vanilla syrup, and lime juice.
Pour in half-and-half.
Stir lightly.
Top with whipped cream and cherries.

Tip: Add the cream last so you get those pretty cloudy ribbons.

Cherry Lime Chill

Serves 2
Time: 5 minutes

What you need:

2 cups ice
1 can cola
3 tablespoons cherry syrup
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla syrup
Whipped cream
Lime wedges
Maraschino cherries

How to make it:

Add ice to 2 cups.
Pour cherry syrup into the bottom of each cup.
Add cola, lime juice, and vanilla syrup.
Pour in half-and-half.
Stir gently.
Top with whipped cream, lime, and cherries.

Tip: A little lime juice keeps the cherry soda from tasting too sweet.

06/11/2026

Cherry Almond Cobbler

Serves 2
Time: 35 minutes

What you need:

1 1/2 cups cherries, pitted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
Small pinch of salt

How to make it:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Stir cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract in a small baking dish.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Cut in butter until the mix looks crumbly.
Stir in milk, then drop spoonfuls over the cherries.
Sprinkle almonds on top.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Tip: Put the dish on a baking sheet in case the cherry juice bubbles over.

Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler

Serves 2
Time: 35 minutes

What you need:

1 1/2 cups blueberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons heavy cream
Pinch of salt

How to make it:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Stir blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a small baking dish.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in butter until crumbly.
Stir in heavy cream to make a soft dough.
Drop dough in small scoops over the blueberries.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is golden.

Tip: Let it sit 8 minutes before scooping so the blueberry juice thickens.

Peach Brown Sugar Cobbler

Serves 2
Time: 35 minutes

What you need:

2 peaches, sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons milk
Pinch of salt

How to make it:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Stir peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice in a small baking dish.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in butter until the mix looks sandy.
Stir in milk.
Spoon topping over the peaches.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbling around the edges.

Tip: Use ripe but firm peaches so they hold their shape.

Strawberry Vanilla Cobbler

Serves 2
Time: 35 minutes

What you need:

1 1/2 cups strawberries, halved
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons milk
Pinch of salt

How to make it:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Stir strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and cornstarch in a small baking dish.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in butter until crumbly.
Stir in milk to make a soft dough.
Drop spoonfuls over the strawberries.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and juicy.

Tip: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream while the cobbler is still warm.

Chocolate Cherry Cobbler

Serves 2
Time: 35 minutes

What you need:

1 1/2 cups cherries, pitted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Pinch of salt

How to make it:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Stir cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a small baking dish.
Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in melted butter and milk.
Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Drop the chocolate topping over the cherries.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until the cherry filling bubbles through.

Tip: The chocolate topping firms up as it cools, so give it a few minutes before serving.

06/11/2026

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Serves 2
Time: 15 minutes

What you need:

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice

How to make it:

Pat chicken dry.
Toss with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes, turning until browned.
Add butter and garlic.
Stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until the garlic smells soft and warm.
Add lemon juice and parsley before serving.

Tip: Do not crowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of brown.

Herb Steak Bites

Serves 2
Time: 15 minutes

What you need:

1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

How to make it:

Pat steak dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a hot skillet.
Add steak bites in one layer.
Sear 2 minutes, then turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
Lower heat and add butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.
Toss until glossy.
Sprinkle with parsley.

Tip: Let the skillet get hot first so the steak gets browned edges.

Honey Barbecue Sausage Bites

Serves 2
Time: 15 minutes

What you need:

12 oz smoked sausage, sliced thick
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped green onion

How to make it:

Brown sausage slices in a skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Stir barbecue sauce, honey, Dijon, and apple cider vinegar.
Pour sauce over the sausage.
Simmer 4 to 5 minutes, until sticky and glossy.
Top with green onion.

Tip: Let the sauce bubble a minute so it clings to the sausage.

Teriyaki Beef Bites

Serves 2
Time: 20 minutes

What you need:

1 lb top sirloin steak, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced

How to make it:

Pat beef dry.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
Sear beef bites 2 to 3 minutes per side, then remove from the pan.
Add butter, garlic, and ginger to the pan.
Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and pineapple juice.
Add cornstarch water and simmer until thick.
Return beef to the pan and toss with sesame seeds and green onions.

Tip: Pineapple juice gives the sauce a little sweetness and helps it shine.

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Bundt Pan Beef Nachos

Serves 2
Time: 25 minutes

What you need:

1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
5 oz Colby Jack cheese, shredded
5 oz tortilla chips
1/4 cup diced tomato
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon lime juice

How to make it:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Cook beef and onion in a skillet until browned. Drain extra grease.
Add salt, pepper, taco seasoning, water, and lime juice. Simmer 2 minutes.
Grease a small Bundt pan. Layer chips, beef, and cheese.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese melts.
Turn out onto a white plate or serve right from the pan.
Add tomato, sour cream, and cilantro on top.

Tip: Use thicker chips so they hold up under the beef and cheese.

Pull-Apart Pizza Bundt

Serves 2
Time: 35 minutes

What you need:

1 can biscuit dough, cut into pieces
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 tablespoon grated parmesan

How to make it:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Mix butter, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and parmesan.
Toss biscuit pieces with the butter mix.
Fold in mozzarella and pepperoni.
Grease a small Bundt pan and add the dough mix.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
Warm pizza sauce and serve it on the side for dipping.

Tip: Let it cool 5 minutes before turning it out so it keeps its shape.

Ham And Cheese Breakfast Bundt

Serves 2
Time: 45 minutes

What you need:

2 cups cubed French bread
1 cup frozen Potatoes O’Brien
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced ham
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
4 eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon melted butter

How to make it:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Grease a small Bundt pan with melted butter.
Add bread cubes, potatoes, ham, onion, and cheddar to the pan.
Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and Dijon.
Pour egg mix over the bread and press lightly with a spoon.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set.
Let it rest 10 minutes before turning out.

Tip: Day-old bread works best because it soaks up the eggs without getting mushy.

06/11/2026

Sour Shark Lemonade Fizz

Cold, fizzy, and bright blue.
The sour sugar rim makes the first sip pop.

Serves 2
Time: 5 minutes

What you need:

1 cup lemonade
1 cup blue sports drink
1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
2 cups ice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
Blue and white shark gummies
2 lemon slices

How to make it:

Mix sugar and lemon zest on a small plate.
Rub lime juice around the glass rims.
Dip the rims in the lemon sugar.
Fill 2 glasses with ice.
Pour in lemonade and blue sports drink.
Add lemon-lime soda and stir once.
Drop in shark gummies and add lemon slices.

Tip: Add the gummies right before serving so they stay chewy.

Nutrition: About 210 calories per serving, 0g protein, 0g fat, 52g carbs.

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