Scrumptious Sauerkraut Balls

1 pound pork sausage ¼ cup finely chopped onion 1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut, well drained and finely chopped 2 tablespoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs ½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard ¼ teaspoon garlic salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg, beaten ¼ cup milk ¾ cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed (Optional) Heat a large skillet over…

Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto

2 ounces dried chanterelle mushrooms 1 ½ teaspoons butter 1 teaspoon truffle oil (Optional) 1 chopped onion 2 shallots, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 ounces sliced fresh button mushrooms 1 (12 ounce) package Arborio rice ½ cup dry white wine 1 quart hot chicken stock 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, or to taste ground black pepper to taste Cover chanterelle mushrooms with hot water, cover, and set aside to soften for 30…

Best Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients 2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix green beans and condensed soup together in a large microwave-safe bowl until well combined. Microwave on high until warm, 3 to 5 minutes….

Corned Beef Roast

1 (5 1/2 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet 7 small potatoes, peeled and diced 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place corned beef brisket in the center of a roasting pan. Arrange potatoes and carrots around the sides, then scatter onion and garlic over top….

Mini Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tarts

½ sheet puff pastry 3 tablespoons butter ¼ pound mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ cup crumbled goat cheese 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking tray. Lay puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface and cut into 8 squares. Prick the squares in several places with a fork. Place the puff…

Easy Hamantaschen

3 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup vegetable oil ½ cup orange juice 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup fruit preserves, any flavor Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets. Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in oil, orange juice,…

Best Victoria Sponge Cake

1 ⅓ cups self-rising flour ¾ cup white sugar ¾ cup margarine ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar ¼ cup butter ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup strawberry or raspberry jam Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 7-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper. Sift self-rising flour into a bowl; add sugar, margarine, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Crack in eggs;…

Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast 1 cup barbecue sauce ½ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup chicken broth ¼ cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 extra large onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme 8 hamburger buns, split 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed Pour vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place pork roast into the slow…

Classic Macaroni Salad

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 cup mayonnaise ⅔ cup white sugar ¼ cup distilled white vinegar 2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped ¼ cup grated carrot (Optional) 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (Optional) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally,…

Pumpkin-Black Cocoa Swirl Cake

cooking spray with flour, such as Baker’s Joy® 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 cups white sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 (15-ounce can) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature Black Cocoa Batter: 3 tablespoons black cocoa powder (such as The Cocoa Trader Black Dutched…