Hamburger

• Ingredients:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Four hamburger buns
  • Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles (optional toppings)
  • Cheese slices (optional)
  • Ketchup, mustard, mayo (optional condiments)

• Instructions:

1. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Divide the beef into four equal portions and shape into patties.
3. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
4. Cook the patties on each side for 3-4 minutes or until desired doneness.
5. Place cheese on each cake during the last minute of cooking (if using).
6. Serve on buns with desired toppings and condiments.

Apple Pie

• Ingredients:
  • One pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
  • 6 cups of sliced, peeled apples (like Granny Smith)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp butter

• Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Mix apples, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
3. Place one pie crust in a pie dish and fill with apple mixture.
4. Dot with butter.
5. Cover with the second pie crust, crimp edges, and cut slits in the top.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.

Fried Chicken

• Ingredients:
  • Eight chicken pieces (like drumsticks, thighs, breasts)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

• Instructions:

1. Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
2. Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne in a large bowl.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
4. Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in flour mixture, and shake off excess.
5. Fry chicken in batches for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Drain on paper towels.

Macaroni and Cheese

• Ingredients:
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (optional)

• Instructions:

1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth.
3. Gradually add milk, cooking and stirring until thickened.
4. Add 3 cups of cheese and stir until melted.
5. Add macaroni to cheese sauce and stir to coat.
6. Transfer to a lightly greased baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese and bread crumbs (if using).
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.