Spaghetti Sauce (or Lasagna Sauce)
Spaghetti is Brenda’s all-time favorite food that she makes for herself. Here’s her favorite Spaghetti Sauce recipe for you to enjoy.
Creamy Garlic Sauce
This creamy garlic sauce can be added to any savory dish that needs a boost: pasta, gnocchi, veggies, chicken, pizza, beef, rice…the sky is the limit!
Creamed Potatoes and Peas
Simple, savory, creamy potato dish that will keep the belly full and warm. When you’ve got access to garden fresh peas, add them to this dish to make it even better.
The Very Best Icebox Cake
Known as the BEST icebox cake, and a true Brenda Fan-Favorite, this crowd-pleasing cake will leave everyone wanting more.
Chocolate Cookies
These chocolate cookies have a brownie-like texture. You can intensify the chocolate flavor by adding your favorite chocolate chips, or leave them plain and use them to create an Icebox Cake!
Brenda’s Favorite Carrot Cake
This Carrot Cake includes pineapple, coconut, loads of carrots, and you can optionally add in walnuts or pecans. Brenda recommends frosting this cake with her Cream Cheese Frosting for the ultimate cake experience.
HOW TO: Prepare A Cake Pan
What may seem like an “extra step” for the casual baker/cook, is labeled “essential” by Brenda. Find out why.
HOW TO: Cut Paper Snowflakes
‘Tis the season for paper snowflakes! In this how-to, Brenda walks you through folding, cutting, and ironing realistic looking snowflakes.
Lo Mein Veggie Style
Lo Mein means “stirred veggies” and is essentially Julienned veggies + noodles + sauce.
Kung Pao Chicken
Brenda’s been experimenting to recreate her favorite NYC dishes; this is one of them.
Crockpot Chicken Cordon Bleu
The same great taste as Chicken Cordon Bleu, but 4x easier. All of the ingredients are cooked in a crockpot and served over rice.
Meat Muffins (aka Mini Meatloaf)
Meat muffins mirror meatloaf. They’re not pan-fried like meatballs. Think simple, bigger than bite-sized balls of meat topped with a flavorful red sauce.
HOW TO: Defrost Meat
Brenda generally plans meals so that she is able to thaw meat in the refrigerator, however, life, so she has three go-to methods.
Turkey Noodle Soup
Still have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? Look no further! Make this delicious Turkey Noodle Soup to warm your soul.
Homemade Soup Noodles
Have Thanksgiving leftovers? Make homemade turkey soup with homemade soup noodles. The noodles are easier to make than you’d think!
Ma’s Pumpkin Pie
Brenda firmly believes Thanksgiving celebrations need pumpkin pie, and that her mom’s recipe is the best.
Dad's Favorite Cherry Pie
Learn how to make a flaky pie crust (the secret is a heavy whipping cream and sugar topcoat), and how to finger crimp the edges (for that “local bakery” look).
Chocolate Mousse Pie
This Chocolate Mousse Pie recipe is a super-secret recipe. That’s why you just found it on the internet.
HOW TO: Roll Out Pie Crust
Learn how to shape pie crust dough so every bite has the perfect crust to filling ratio.