tasteful recipes

11/12/2026

This potato and bacon soup is of my family's favorite recipes! Even the picky eaters!

INGREDIENTS:

3.5 cups chicken broth

4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced (3–4 cups)

1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 yellow onion, diced

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup diced celery

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1/2 tablespoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 pound ground beef

1 package (12 ounces) bacon, cooked and chopped

3 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup flour (gluten free 1:1)

2 cups half and half

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese

To garnish: green onions, reserved chopped bacon

INSTRUCTIONS:

Add the broth, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, parsley, garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours

About 30 minutes prior to serving, brown the ground beef. Drain the grease and add it to the slow cooker. Fry and chop the bacon and transfer the chopped bacon to the slow cooker. You can also bake the bacon in the oven at any point while the soup is cooking and set it aside for later

Wipe out the pan of any excess grease and add in the butter. Melt the butter and then whisk in the flour until it’s all combined. Then whisk in the half and half. Continue whisking for about 2-3 minutes, until it’s thickened a bit

Pour the half and half into the slow cooker and stir to combine it in with the rest of the soup. Add the cheese and stir again. Cover and let the cheese melt for a few minutes. Give it another good stir or two to fully incorporate the cheese just prior to serving.

11/12/2026

You just worked a 17 hour shift and you come home to this.
What do you do?

11/12/2026

11/08/2026

Blueberry Biscuits
Ingredients

BISCUITS: 2 cups Flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk, cold
1/3 cup sugar
5 tablespoons of butter (cold or frozen)
1 teaspoon salt
3 ounces blueberries, fresh or dried

GLAZE: 1 cup powdered sugar
1/8 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix salt, sugar, flour, and baking powder in a bowl. Add the super cold milk into dry ingredients and mix. As dough begins to form take each tablespoon of hardened solidified butter and break chunks off and spread evenly over dough. Fold dough, and knead, repeat until all butter is spread in chunks evenly throughout dough. Carefully fold in the blueberries. Move dough to floured cutting board and roll flat to about ¼ - ½ thick (or to desired thickness) and cut approximately 6 Blueberry Biscuits with a biscuit or cookie cutter. If you notice the butter starts to melt (hot kitchen) during this process it may be necessary to return the dough to the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Do not exceed 20, as the baking powder’s 1st stage may become inactive past that. Place in oven and bake for about 7-12 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon of low-fat butter in the microwave, and paint finished biscuits with a pastry brush. Mix glaze ingredients in a bowl, and drizzle over Blueberry Biscuits with a fork.

11/08/2026

Crispy on the outside, comforting on the inside—pure homemade goodness. 🐟❤️

11/08/2026

Four delicious American breakfast favorites are waiting! Which one wins your heart? Choose your favorite and share your breakfast pick!

1. Eggs Benedict 🍳

A classic American breakfast featuring toasted English muffins, perfectly poached eggs, savory ham, and rich creamy hollandaise sauce, served with crispy potatoes and fresh tomatoes.

2. Buttermilk Pancakes 🥞

Fluffy, golden buttermilk pancakes are stacked high and topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, banana slices, and sweet maple syrup for a delicious morning treat.

3. Greek Yogurt Parfait 🥣

Layers of creamy Greek yogurt, crunchy granola, fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and chia seeds create a delicious, nutritious breakfast packed with protein and natural sweetness.

4. Fresh Fruit Platter 🍉

A colorful selection of juicy watermelon, sweet pineapple, fresh strawberries, kiwi, grapes, oranges, and blueberries offers refreshing flavors and natural vitamins for breakfast.