I spent years searching for an exceptional Beef Stroganoff recipe that did not use canned soup as a base ingredient. However, of all the many options floating around the internet, I tried most of them, and they were all disappointing. They weren't bad, but they weren't good, either. Until I found Vikalinka. She's Russian, so … Continue reading Signature Mainstay Beef Stroganoff
Signature Mainstay Recipes
Mainstay Signature Roasted Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
Meatballs are another hearty winter comfort food that come in countless variations. Call us biased, but we think ours is, by far, the best! In fact, they are another Mainstay Signature recipe, frequently requested and deeply beloved! In short, our recipe is comprised of beef & lamb meatballs smothered in a creamy mushroom white wine … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Roasted Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
Mainstay Signature Mac and Cheese
It's safe to say the northern hemisphere is firmly entrenched in the cold of winter, so we're starting a new series this week of Hearty Winter Comfort Foods. Let's kick it off with the single best recipe for mac and cheese you'll ever eat! I grew up on the blue box of macaroni and cheese, … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Mac and Cheese
Signature Mainstay Butter Herb Roasted Turkey
Looking for a dependable, traditional Thanksgiving turkey recipe? Look no further! Our signature roasted turkey recipe uses butter and fresh herbs to make a juicy, flavorful turkey with crispy skin. The science behind it is simple. Putting herb butter under the skin allows for lots of moisture and flavor in the meat. Salting the skin … Continue reading Signature Mainstay Butter Herb Roasted Turkey
Mainstay Signature Cranberry Compote
These are our Mainstay Signature Holiday Cranberry Compote. I make it every single year! A little goes a long way, and one recipe makes enough to get me through all my Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, plus a few half-pint jars given to friends. Word to the wise: it's not traditional Cranberry Sauce. This compote is … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Cranberry Compote
Thick and Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
The first time I made this soup, it surprised me. At the time, I had an old standby recipe for Southwest Chicken Chili, but my husband asked for something spicier and creamier. I decided to try this unconventional recipe, using corn tortillas as a thickener. The soup looks unremarkable on the stove, but upon tasting … Continue reading Thick and Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Mainstay Signature Chicken Sausage Lasagna
From-scratch lasagna was my first personal goal when I started learning to cook. It was the first intimidating dish I attempted, and I was thrilled when it turned out better than expected. Fast forward about a decade, and my homemade lasagna is the dish people request when I volunteer for meal trains. It's so popular, … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Chicken Sausage Lasagna
Super Easy Slow-Cooker Applesauce
One of the quintessential recipes to make and stock up on in the fall is homemade applesauce. It is also one of those recipes you don't realize the ease of until you try it, and when you toss it all in the slow cooker, it gets even easier! The most time-consuming part is preparing the … Continue reading Super Easy Slow-Cooker Applesauce
Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
If I was limited to baking only one thing every fall, I would choose these cookies. They're my all-time favorite pumpkin indulgence every autumn season! It's also one of the recipes I share with neighbors each October to rave reviews. These were the result of combining two recipes on a whim. The cookie itself is … Continue reading Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
Mainstay Signature Cowboy Cookies
Back to school week might be exciting, but it can also be stressful. Enter Signature Mainstay Cowboy cookies. Originally developed after an especially stressful day, while nursing a killer headache, I am certain these cookies have a special medicinal quality. This recipe was the result of ravaging my pantry in a stress-based sweet-tooth craving. I … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Cowboy Cookies
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