Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast or thigh, 6 cups chicken broth, 2 carrots (sliced), 2 celery stalks (sliced)
• 1 onion (diced), 2 cups egg noodles, 1 tsp thyme, 2 tbsp parsley, salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Simmer chicken in broth 15 min; remove and shred. Add carrots, celery, onion, thyme; simmer 10 min. Add noodles; cook 8 min.
2. Return chicken; season with salt, pepper, parsley. Serve hot.

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground beef, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 onion (diced), 2 eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire
• Glaze: 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp mustard. Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, pepper. Shape into a loaf in a baking dish.
2. Bake 45 min at 350°F (175°C). Spread glaze; bake 15 min more. Rest 10 min. Slice and serve.

Ingredients

• 2.5 lb potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold), 1/2 cup warm milk, 4 tbsp butter, 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and cube potatoes; boil 15–20 min until tender. Drain. Mash with milk, butter, garlic (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth. Serve.

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans (trimmed), 2 tbsp butter, 2 cloves garlic (minced), salt and pepper
• Optional: lemon zest, slivered almonds

Instructions

1. Blanch green beans in boiling water 3 min; drain. Melt butter in a pan; add garlic 30 sec. Add beans; toss 3–4 min. Season. Serve with lemon or almonds if desired.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas (mashed), 1/3 cup melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla
• 1.5 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, pinch salt, optional: 1/2 cup walnuts

Instructions

1. Mix bananas, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, salt; fold in walnuts if using. Pour into greased loaf pan.
2. Bake 350°F (175°C) 55–60 min until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup short-grain or Arborio rice, 3 cups whole milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch salt, raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine rice, milk, sugar, salt in a pot. Bring to simmer; stir often 35–40 min until thick and creamy.
2. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, raisins if using. Serve warm or chilled.