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Sugar and Soul

Recipes for Busy Families and Special Occasions

Kitchen Basics

Keep a few basic recipes in your back pocket, and you can elevate just about any dish. Take homemade dressing for salads, fresh tomato sauce for pasta, and hand-whipped frosting, for example; these scratch-made staples are way better than the stuff from the store! 

Recipes like Marinara Sauce, Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing, Grenadine Syrup, Whipped Cream, and more will make your mouth water. And the best part? The homemade versions of these meal essentials are surprisingly easy to make!

Close up photo of chicken wings coated in a sticky sauce and topped with scallions.
Two pieces of Baklava stacked on top of each other.
This Slow Cooker Italian Beef is an easy dinner recipe inspired by the Chicago staple that has so much flavor it will literally melt in your mouth!
This Fish Taco Sauce is the ultimate topping for fish tacos. It's a creamy a delicious blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, garlic, and cumin.
These Brownie Cookies are made from an adapted brownie box mix and are loaded with chocolate chips! They have a crisp outer edge and chewy fudge center just like a classic brownie!
American Chop Suey is a delicious and easy dinner recipe made with ground beef, tomato, onion, green pepper, macaroni, and spices. Pure comfort food made on the stovetop in just 30 minutes and makes a great weeknight dinner!