Author: Susan

Welcome to Susan Recipes! I’m Susan, a passionate home cook and food enthusiast dedicated to creating easy, delicious, and tested recipes for families and food lovers around the world.
  • Strawberry Buttercream Cake

    This strawberry buttercream cake layers a soft berry-flavored cake with frosting made from real fresh strawberries. It is bright, celebratory, and full of natural strawberry flavor. A three-layer strawberry cake made with real berries and finished with a fresh strawberry buttercream frosting. Strawberry Frosting Tip Mix the frosting only until creamy. Fresh berries add moisture,…

  • Southern Hamburger Steaks with Onion Mushroom Gravy

    Southern hamburger steaks with onion mushroom gravy turn simple ground beef into a comforting skillet dinner. The browned patties finish cooking in a savory homemade gravy. Seasoned hamburger steaks simmered in a savory skillet gravy with tender onions, mushrooms, beef broth, and sherry. What to Serve with Hamburger Steaks Serve them with mashed potatoes, rice,…

  • Classic Tiramisu Cake

    This classic tiramisu cake layers coffee-and-rum-soaked ladyfingers with airy mascarpone cream and cocoa. It is an elegant no-bake Italian dessert that tastes even better after an overnight chill. An elegant no-bake Italian tiramisu layered with coffee-and-rum-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder. Food-Safety Note Because this traditional-style filling is not cooked, use pasteurized eggs. Keep…

  • Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

    This Philly cheesesteak casserole combines seasoned beef, bell peppers, onion, and melted provolone in a simple low-carb bake. It delivers familiar cheesesteak flavor without bread or pasta. A low-carb Philly cheesesteak-inspired casserole with seasoned ground beef, peppers, onion, provolone, and a savory egg custard. Serving Suggestion Serve the casserole with a crisp green salad or…

  • Classic Southern Caramel Cake

    Classic Southern caramel cake pairs tender buttermilk layers with a deeply flavored cooked caramel frosting. This old-fashioned celebration cake rewards patience with a distinctive caramel finish. A traditional three-layer buttermilk cake with a tender vanilla crumb and old-fashioned cooked caramel frosting. Caramel Frosting Tip Use a candy thermometer and work carefully with the hot sugar…

  • Red Velvet Layer Cake

    This red velvet layer cake has a soft cocoa crumb, vibrant color, and smooth cream cheese frosting. Four thin layers make it an impressive dessert for birthdays and celebrations. A striking four-layer red velvet cake with a tender cocoa crumb, tangy sour cream, and smooth cream cheese frosting. Red Velvet Cake Tip Mix the batter…

  • Oven-Baked Fried Chicken

    This oven-baked fried chicken uses a seasoned flour coating and melted butter to create a golden crust without deep frying. Pounding the chicken evenly helps every piece cook at the same rate. Tender chicken breasts with a seasoned flour crust, baked in butter until golden for classic fried-chicken flavor without deep frying. How to Check…

  • No-Bake Pistachio Pudding Cake

    This no-bake pistachio pudding cake is an easy overnight dessert made with creamy pudding, whipped topping, and soft graham-cracker layers. It is cool, light, and ideal for preparing ahead. An easy overnight icebox cake with graham crackers, creamy pistachio pudding, whipped topping, and optional chopped pistachios. Why Chill It Overnight? The resting time softens the…

  • Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

    Philly cheesesteak sloppy joes combine saucy ground beef, peppers, onion, and melted provolone on toasted buns. This family-friendly sandwich dinner is ready in about 30 minutes. A quick family dinner with seasoned ground beef, peppers, onion, savory sauce, and melted provolone on toasted buns. Recipe Notes The recipe makes six full-size sandwiches or about eight…