Because I don’t gatekeep good recipes — I organize them.
★★★★★ — Mom’s Caramel Rolls (Yep, I Wrote This One)
Originally submitted by me on Food.com under slygirl67 — they later changed my username to sidd9260, but it’s still 100% mine. The site doesn’t let you link directly to the recipe anymore, so I’ve l...
Mom’s Caramel Rolls from my mom Mary
★★★★★ — Manhattan Meatballs (Yes, I Wrote This One Too)
Another one of my OG recipes — originally posted on Food.com back in the day (under slygirl67, later sidd9260). The direct link’s a mess now, so I pinned it through Pinterest to keep it alive an...
Manhattan Meatballs
★★★★★ — Low Carb Pizza (OG Atkins Classic by Bikergoddess — Shared by Me)
This one goes way back — originally created by Bikergoddess on the old Atkins Diet Bulletin Board, and later shared by me on Food.com under slygirl67 (then sidd9260).
The base ...
Low Carb Pizza
★★★★★ — Husker Chops (Straight from a Church Cookbook, Saved by Me)
This gem came from an old church cookbook — you know the kind with four variations of Jell-O salad and zero bad recipes. I posted it years ago on Food.com (under slygirl67, later sid...
Husker Chops aka pork chops with rice dressing
★★★★★ — Kringle (Danish Puff)
Church Cookbook Royalty, Posted by Me
This one’s straight from an old church cookbook and tastes like it. You know — buttery layers, almond icing, that fancy-but-not-fussy vibe that shows up at holiday brunches and disap...
Kringle (Danish Puff)
★★★★★ — Tini’s Mac & Cheese
Originally by @tinekeyounger, Shared by @sugarandsoulco — Made Constantly by Me
This recipe made its rounds on TikTok for a reason — it’s creamy, cheesy, and baked into golden, bubbly perfection. I first saw it shared ...
Tini's Mac and Cheese
★★★★★ — Is It Egg Roll or Eggroll?
Created by My Friend RiffRaff — Kept Alive Through Pinterest
This is RiffRaff’s recipe, and it slaps. Egg roll flavor, zero deep frying, and fast enough to make when your day’s already been a lot. It’s savory, satis...
Is it Egg Roll or Eggroll?
★★★★★ — Delicious Chicken Pot Pie
Not My Recipe, But It’s the One I Keep Coming Back To
I don’t know who originally wrote this one (Food.com, do better with credits), but I’ve been making it for years and it’s still my favorite. It’s a little labor i...
Delicious Chicken Pot Pie
★★★★★ — Louisiana Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Not Mine, But It’s the Real Deal — and Worth Every Stir
This gumbo is rich, dark, deep-flavored comfort — the kind you stir for 30 minutes and then swear you’ll never make again… until you do. Chicken, sm...
Louisiana Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
★★★★★ — Gumbo Base (aka Roux)
Not My Recipe, But It’s the One I Trust When I Need to Get It Right
This is the dark, slow, smoky roux that turns your gumbo from soup into soul food. I didn’t write it — credit to the original Food.com genius — but I us...
★★★★★ — Big Soft Oatmeal Cookies
From Sugar Spun Run — And Absolutely No Raisins Allowed
These are chewy, buttery, perfectly-spiced oatmeal cookies that actually stay soft. Not dry. Not dense. Just pure cookie joy.
I didn’t write this one (credit to ...
Oatmeal Cookies
★★★★★ — Jo Mama’s World Famous Spaghetti
Not My Recipe, But It’s Got a Permanent Seat at My Table
This is one of those old-school internet recipes that earned its “world famous” title. It’s hearty, balanced, and packed with flavor — like someone’s It...
Jo Mama’s World Famous Spaghetti
★★★★★ — Ina Garten’s Pan-Fried Onion Dip
She Did the Work, I Reap the Praise
This is not your sad grocery store tub of onion dip. This is caramelized onion royalty — rich, creamy, and completely addictive. I didn’t invent it (thank you, Ina), but I’v...
Pan-Fried Onion Dip
★★★★★ — Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
Church Cookbook Classic, Still Showing Up and Showing Off
This is one of those legendary recipes that’s sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy — and somehow still held together by a box of Jell-O. I didn’t write it, but it c...
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
★★★★★ — Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Closest Thing I’ve Found to the One I Grew Up On — and Dan’s Forever Favorite
This isn’t exactly the version I had growing up, but it’s the closest match I’ve found — rich, creamy, cheesy, and loaded with everything g...
Loaded Baked Potato Soup — Chef Shannon Smith | World Traveler and Private Chef based in Tulsa, Oklahoma
★★★★★ — Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Not the Original From My Childhood, But Pretty Darn Close
These are soft, spiced, perfectly pumpkin-y bars with a thick swipe of cream cheese frosting — and they hit all the cozy fall nostalgia notes.
I...
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Smells Like Fall. Tastes Like a Hug.
This one’s got real apple chunks, cozy spices, and a cider glaze that makes the whole kitchen smell like you meant to host something.
I’ve made it, I love it, and it’s worth every bowl and whisk.
Make it once, and...
Spiced Cider Apple Cake Recipe with Brown Butter Frosting
Not Messing Around Chili.
This uses two kinds of beef — so it’s rich, meaty, and seriously satisfying. Perfect for cold nights, game day, or feeding a small army (with leftovers).
Bonus: tastes even better the next day. Trust me, you’ll want to doub...
Kick Off Soup Season with the Ultimate Two-Beef Chili