Dill Pickles

Theres a sandwich place where I live that has the best crunchy, fresh pickles. Mom said she was going to call around to buy some, but I made her stop because it sounded fun and really easy. Here’s what you’ll...

Coleslaw

1 head green cabbage, finely shredded 2 large carrots, finely shredded 3/4 cup best-quality mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons grated Spanish onion 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon dry mustard 2 teaspoons...

Chili

1 tbsp. veg oil 1 onion, diced 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons ground ancho chile powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground black...

French Fries

2 lb. Russet potatoes, scrubbed Canola oilfor frying Kosher salt, to taste 2 tbs. Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley   Adjust a mandolinto 1/8-inch julienne setting. Slice a potato into matchstick pieces, using the hand guard as the potato gets...

Potato Salad

2 pounds red potatoes, chopped ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp. mustard 2 tbsp. sour cream 1 cup finely chopped pickles 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 3 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon chopped red onion 3 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon chopped celery 1-1/4...

Pico De Gallo

  3/4 pound tomatoes (about 2 medium), seeded and finely diced (1 1/2 cups) 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion 1 small fresh jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped, including seeds, or more to taste 1...

Cranberry Sauce

This is my sweetheart’s recipe. When people say they don’t like cranberry sauce it’s because they haven’t tried this recipe. Miss you, honey. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 12 oz. package fresh cranberries 1 c. fresh raspberries 1 1/4 c....