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    APPLESAUCE COFFEE CAKE

    May 24, 2024 by Kristin

    an up close look at applesauce coffee cake

    APPLESAUCE COFFEE CAKEAPPLESAUCE COFFEE CAKEgather your ingredients– Cinnamon – Pecans – Butter – Applesauce – Sour Cream – EggsSee Full ListTo make streusel, combine flour, sugars, and cinnamon, then cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form and stir in pecans.Get to cookin'GET THE RECIPEMix … [Read more...]

    STARBUCKS CARROT CAKE

    May 22, 2024 by Kristin

    a slice of carrot cake served on a plate.

    STARBUCKS CARROT CAKESTARBUCKS CARROT CAKEgather your ingredients– Cinnamon –Nutmeg – Baking Soda – Baking Powder – Salt – Carrots – Butter – Cream CheeseSee Full ListMix eggs, sugar, and oil in a large bowl. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg, then beat into the … [Read more...]

    LAZY CHICKEN PARMESAN BAKE

    May 20, 2024 by Kristin

    croutons on top of a chicken casserole for a shortcut chicken parmesan bake.

    LAZY CHICKEN PARMESAN BAKELAZY CHICKEN PARMESAN BAKEgather your ingredients– Chicken Breasts  – Marinara Sauce – Basil  – Mozzarella  – Parmesan  – CroutonsSee Full ListSprinkle half the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce, add croutons, and top with the remaining … [Read more...]

    SLOW COOKER RITZ CHICKEN

    May 18, 2024 by Alexandrea

    slow cooker ritz chicken ready to enjoy.

    SLOW COOKER RITZ CHICKENSLOW COOKER RITZ CHICKENSee Full Listgather your ingredients– Cream Of Chicken Soup  – Sour Cream  – Ritz Crackers  – Melted Butter  – Chicken BreastsSee Full ListIn a small bowl, mix chicken soup and sour cream. In another bowl, combine melted butter and … [Read more...]

    CROCKPOT SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

    May 16, 2024 by Kristin

    tender pork chops cooked and served on a plate.

    CROCKPOT SMOTHERED PORK CHOPSCROCKPOT SMOTHERED PORK CHOPSgather your ingredients– Pork Chops – Salt and Black Pepper – Bacon – Onion – Garlic – Chicken Broth – Worcestershire SauceSee Full ListSpray a slow cooker with cooking spray. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.Get to cookin'GET THE … [Read more...]

    FRENCH ONION CHICKEN CASSEROLE

    May 16, 2024 by Kristin

    a wooden spoon scooping a serving of hearty casserole.

    FRENCH ONION CHICKEN CASSEROLEFRENCH ONION CHICKEN CASSEROLEgather your ingredients– Cooked Chicken  – Vegetables  – Cheddar Cheese  – Sour Cream and Mayonnaise  – Cream of Chicken Soup – Slivered Almonds – French’s Crispy Fried OnionsGET THE RECIPECombine the cooked chicken, … [Read more...]

    CHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIES

    May 15, 2024 by Kristin

    rich, decadent chocolate cookie

    CHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIESCHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIESgather your ingredients– Flour – Cocoa Powder – Salt – Baking Soda – Chocolate ChipsGET THE RECIPECream the butter and brown sugar, then mix in the vanilla extract and eggs.Get to cookin'GET THE RECIPEWhisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and … [Read more...]

    CHARRO BEANS

    May 12, 2024 by Kristin

    a bowl of frijoles charros ready to serve.

    CHARRO BEANSCHARRO BEANSgather your ingredients– Pinto Beans – Chicken Broth – Bacon – Cilantro – Jalapeno – Salsa – Chicken Bouillon CubesGET THE RECIPEStart by boiling beans and chicken broth in a large pot. In a separate skillet, cook diced bacon until crispy, then set it aside.Get to cookin'GET … [Read more...]

    INSTANT POT CAJUN SAUSAGE, GREEN BEANS, AND POTATOES

    May 10, 2024 by Kristin

    a plate of instant pot Cajun sausage, potatoes, and green beans.

    INSTANT POT CAJUN SAUSAGE, GREEN BEANS, AND POTATOESINSTANT POT CAJUN SAUSAGE, GREEN BEANS, AND POTATOESgather your ingredients– Chicken Broth – Smoked Sausage – Potatoes – Green Beans – Cajun SeasoningGET THE RECIPETo make a quick sausage, potato, and green bean Instant Pot dish, start by pouring … [Read more...]

    MONSTER COOKIE BARS

    May 8, 2024 by Kristin

    baked and cut pieces of oatmeal cookie bars.

    MONSTER COOKIE BARSMONSTER COOKIE BARSgather your ingredients– Butter – Peanut Butter – Brown Sugar – White Granulated Sugar – Oats – Chocolate Chips – M&M’sGET THE RECIPECream together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Get to cookin'GET THE RECIPEAdd eggs and … [Read more...]

    CHOCOLATE OATMEAL CAKE

    May 6, 2024 by Kristin

    Chocolate No Frost Oatmeal Cake

    CHOCOLATE OATMEAL CAKECHOCOLATE OATMEAL CAKEgather your ingredients– Oats – Brown Sugar – Butter – Baking Soda – Cocoa Powder – Chocolate ChipsGET THE RECIPEStart by pouring boiling water over quick oats and letting them stand.Get to cookin'GET THE RECIPEThen, add brown sugar, white sugar, butter, … [Read more...]

    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER POKE CAKE

    May 4, 2024 by Kristin

    chocolate cake with peanut butter filling and a chocolate frosting.

    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER POKE CAKECHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER POKE CAKEgather your ingredients– Chocolate Cake Box Mix – Vanilla Pudding – Milk – Peanut Butter – Frosting – Whipped Topping – Reese’s Peanut Butter CupsGET THE RECIPETo make this decadent peanut butter poke cake, start by preparing boxed … [Read more...]

    MAYONNAISE BANANA BREAD

    May 2, 2024 by Kristin

    a moist bread with a secret ingredient of mayonnaise in it to keep it moist.

    MAYONNAISE BANANA BREADMAYONNAISE BANANA BREADgather your ingredients– Egg – Mayonnaise – Bananas – Vanilla Extract – Cinnamon – Flour – SugarGET THE RECIPEIn a large mixing bowl, combine egg, mayonnaise, vanilla extract, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until just combined.Get to cookin'GET THE … [Read more...]

    CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH SHOTS

    April 30, 2024 by Kristin

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shots

    CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH SHOTSCINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH SHOTSgather your ingredients– RumChata – Fireball – Cinnamon – SugarGET THE RECIPERim shot glasses with cinnamon sugar mixture.Get to cookin'GET THE RECIPEIn a cocktail shaker, add ice, RumChata and Fireball, and shake.Get to cookin'GET THE … [Read more...]

    CHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIES

    April 28, 2024 by Kristin

    an up close look of a fudgy cookie

    CHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIESCHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIESgather your ingredients– Butter – Brown sugar – Vanilla – Eggs – Flour – Cocoa powder – Salt – Baking soda – Chocolate chipsGET THE RECIPECream butter and brown sugar, then add vanilla extract and eggs. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, … [Read more...]

    ROAST BEEF AND SPICY MAYO SANDWICHES

    April 26, 2024 by Kristin

    roast beef and spicy mayo sandwich

    ROAST BEEF AND SPICY MAYO SANDWICHESROAST BEEF AND SPICY MAYO SANDWICHESgather your ingredients– Roast beef – Muenster cheese  – Jalapeno Slices – Mayonnaise – Garlic powder – Hot sauce – Onion rollsGET THE RECIPECombine mayonnaise, garlic powder, and hot sauce in a bowl.Get to cookin'GET THE … [Read more...]

    INSTANT POT BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

    April 24, 2024 by Kristin

    Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Casserole

    INSTANT POT BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLEINSTANT POT BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLEgather your ingredients– Ground beef – Taco seasoning  – Red enchilada sauce – Mexican shredded cheese – Corn tortillasGET THE RECIPECook beef in a pan until no longer pink, drain and season with taco seasoning.Get to … [Read more...]

    GARLIC BUTTER STEAK BITES

    April 22, 2024 by Kristin

    Garlic Butter Steak Bites

    GARLIC BUTTER STEAK BITESGARLIC BUTTER STEAK BITESgather your ingredients– Sirloin steak – Olive oil – Butter – Garlic clovesGET THE RECIPEHeat olive oil in a skillet over high heat, season steak with salt, pepper, and optional seasoning, then cook in the pan until browned.Get to cookin'GET THE … [Read more...]

    FRENCH ONION BEEF SLIDERS

    April 20, 2024 by Kristin

    a stack of French onion beef sliders on a plate.

    FRENCH ONION BEEF SLIDERSFRENCH ONION BEEF SLIDERSgather your ingredients– Butter – Onions – Worcestershire Sauce – Hawaiian Sweet Rolls – Roast Beef – Smoked Cheddar Cheese – Garlic Powder/ Onion PowderGET THE RECIPEIn a skillet, brown and caramelize onions in butter, stir in worcestershire … [Read more...]

    EASY FRITO TACO PIE

    April 18, 2024 by Kristin

    a slice of Frito taco pie on a serving spoon.

    EASY FRITO TACO PIEEASY FRITO TACO PIEgather your ingredients– Ground Beef  – Taco Seasoning  – Crescent Rolls  – Sour Cream  – Shredded Cheddar Cheese  – Crushed FritosGET THE RECIPEIn a skillet, cook meat until no longer pink, then drain fat, add taco seasoning and water, … [Read more...]

    INSTANT POT MIXED BERRY JAM

    April 16, 2024 by Kristin

    Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam

    INSTANT POT MIXED BERRY JAMINSTANT POT MIXED BERRY JAMgather your ingredients– Frozen mixed berries – Sugar – Lemon juice – Cornstarch – WaterGET THE RECIPEMix berries, sugar, and lemon juice in Instant Pot. Cook on manual, high pressure, then natural pressure release.Get to cookin'GET THE … [Read more...]

    EGG SALAD

    April 14, 2024 by Kristin

    Easy Egg Salad

    EGG SALADEGG SALADgather your ingredients– Eggs – Mayonnaise – Mustard – Celery  – Green onion  – Paprika – Everything But The Bagel SeasoningGET THE RECIPEHard boil and cool eggs before peeling, then chop them.Get to cookin'GET THE RECIPECombine with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, green … [Read more...]

    CHEESY CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLLS

    April 12, 2024 by Kristin

    golden brown bake with chicken and cheesy sauce on top.

    CHEESY CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLLSCHEESY CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLLSgather your ingredients– Chicken – Cheese – Cream of Chicken – Milk – Crescent Rolls – Garlic Powder/ OreganoGET THE RECIPECombine cooked/shredded chicken with half cup mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and oregano.Get to cookin'GET THE … [Read more...]

    CHICKEN BACON RANCH SLIDERS

    April 10, 2024 by Kristin

    tender chicken with bacon and cheese in a Hawaiian roll.

    CHICKEN BACON RANCH SLIDERSCHICKEN BACON RANCH SLIDERSgather your ingredients– Cooked Shredded Chicken – Ranch Dressing  – Cooked Crumbled Bacon  – Parmesan Cheese  – Hawaiian Sweet Rolls  – Shredded Cheddar Cheese  – Butter – Garlic PowderGET THE RECIPEHalve Hawaiian rolls … [Read more...]

    PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

    April 8, 2024 by Kristin

    a sweet treat dessert cut and stacked on a plate.

    PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BROWNIESPEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BROWNIESgather your ingredients– Softened Butter  – Dark Chocolate  – Sugar (brown and white)  – Vanilla Extract – Eggs  – All-Purpose Flour  – Mini Reese’s Cups  – Milk Chocolate ChipsGET THE RECIPEPreheat oven … [Read more...]

    FRITO TACO BAKE

    April 6, 2024 by Kristin

    jalapenos, sour cream, and tomatoes over a piece of taco casserole.

    FRITO TACO BAKEFRITO TACO BAKEgather your ingredients– Beef – Taco Seasoning – Water – Fritos – Cheddar Cheese Soup – Milk – Mozzarella CheeseGET THE RECIPEBrown beef or turkey, add taco seasoning and water, simmer.Get to cookin'GET THE RECIPELayer Fritos in baking dish, add meat. Heat cheddar … [Read more...]

    OLD FASHIONED TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

    April 4, 2024 by Kristin

    pasta combined in a cream sauce with tuna in a casserole.

    OLD FASHIONED TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLEOLD FASHIONED TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLEgather your ingredients– Cream of Chicken Soup  – Mayonnaise and Milk  – Vegetables – Canned Tuna  – Cooked Egg Noodles  – Cheddar CheeseGET THE RECIPECombine cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, milk, onion, … [Read more...]

    OLD-FASHIONED HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

    April 2, 2024 by Kristin

    yellow cake with banana pudding, whipped topping and crushed vanilla wafers

    OLD-FASHIONED HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDINGOLD-FASHIONED HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDINGgather your ingredients– Sugar – Flour – Salt – Milk – Eggs – Vanilla extract – Vanilla wafers – BananasGET THE RECIPEMix sugar, flour, and salt in a saucepan. Whisk in milk and cook until thickened.Get to cookin'GET THE … [Read more...]

    MINI CHEESECAKE CUPS

    March 26, 2024 by Kristin

    creamy cheesecake filling over a homemade graham cracker crust made in cupckae pan

    MINI CHEESECAKE CUPSMINI CHEESECAKE CUPSgather your ingredients– Graham Cracker Crumbs – Butter – Pecans – Cream cheese – Sugar – Vanilla Extract – Eggs – Chocolate to drizzleGET THE RECIPECombine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and pecan chips in a bowl. Line muffin tin with liners and … [Read more...]

    PEEPS RICE KRISPIE TREATS

    March 24, 2024 by Kristin

    sliced rice krispy bars using Peeps instead of marshmallows.

    PEEPS RICE KRISPIE TREATSPEEPS RICE KRISPIE TREATSgather your ingredients– Rice Krispies Cereal – Marshmallow Peeps – ButterGET THE RECIPEMelt butter in a saucepan, then add Peeps and allow them to melt without stirring.Get to cookin'GET THE RECIPERemove from heat and mix in Rice Krispies until … [Read more...]

    BIRDS NEST COOKIES

    March 22, 2024 by Kristin

    a festive Easter chocolate treat made using only 4 ingredients.

    BIRDS NEST COOKIESBIRDS NEST COOKIESgather your ingredients– Rice Krispy Cereal – Peanut Butter – Chocolate Chips – Mini Cadbury Chocolate EggsGET THE RECIPEMelt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted. Mix in peanut butter … [Read more...]

    EASTER TRIFLE DESSERT

    March 21, 2024 by Kristin

    a look at a Easter trifle dessert ready to serve.

    EASTER TRIFLE DESSERTEASTER TRIFLE DESSERTgather your ingredients– Cake Mix – Instant Pudding – Cool Whip – Food Coloring – Easter CandiesGET THE RECIPEBake cake according to box instructions, add food coloring if desired. Prepare pudding as instructed on the box.Get to cookin'GET THE RECIPEColor … [Read more...]

    FUNFETTI EASTER M & M COOKIES

    March 20, 2024 by Kristin

    Funfetti Easter Cookies

    FUNFETTI EASTER M & M COOKIESFUNFETTI EASTER M & M COOKIESgather your ingredients– Funfetti Cake Mix – Vegetable Oil – Eggs – Sprinkles  – M & M'sGET THE RECIPEPreheat oven to 350 degrees, mix cake mix, oil, and eggs in a bowl, fold in sprinkles and M&M's.Get to cookin'GET THE … [Read more...]

    PEEP BARS

    March 18, 2024 by Kristin

    chocolate cake layered with melted peeps and m&m candy for Easter

    PEEP BARSPEEP BARSgather your ingredients– Chocolate cake mix – Eggs – Vegetable oil – Peeps – Easter blend M & M’sGET THE RECIPELine and grease a baking pan, mix cake ingredients and spread into pan.Get to cookin'GET THE RECIPEBake for 12 minutes, add chopped Peeps, toast, sprinkle M&M's, … [Read more...]

    SHORTCUT TEXAS SHEET CAKE COOKIES

    March 16, 2024 by Kristin

    shortcut chocolate cookies frosted on a plate with milk.

    SHORTCUT TEXAS SHEET CAKE COOKIESSHORTCUT TEXAS SHEET CAKE COOKIESgather your ingredients– Chocolate Boxed Cake Mix – Large Eggs – Oil – Butter – Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Milk – Powdered SugarGET THE RECIPECombine cake mix, eggs, and oil in a medium bowl, stirring until smooth. Use a medium cookie … [Read more...]

    DELICIOUS HOMEMADE CRUSTY BREAD

    March 14, 2024 by Kristin

    Delicious Homemade Crusty Bread

    DELICIOUS HOMEMADE CRUSTY BREADDELICIOUS HOMEMADE CRUSTY BREADgather your ingredients– flour *all purpose – salt – active dry yeast – warm waterGET THE RECIPEIn a large mixing bowl or a KitchenAid mixer, combine 3.25 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tsp instant yeast, and 1 tsp sea salt, then mix until … [Read more...]

    PULL APART PIZZA BREAD

    March 12, 2024 by Kristin

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    PULL APART PIZZA BREADPULL APART PIZZA BREADgather your ingredients– Biscuits – Pepperoni – Mozzarella Cheese – Italian Seasoning – Garlic Powder – Olive OilGET THE RECIPECut biscuits into quarter sizes using a pizza slicer for convenience, then toss them in a bowl with pepperoni, mozzarella, … [Read more...]

    BEST EVER JUICY BURGERS

    March 10, 2024 by Kristin

    Best Ever Juicy Burgers

    BEST EVER JUICY BURGERSBEST EVER JUICY BURGERSgather your ingredients– ground beef – egg – worcestershire sauce – brown mustard – unsalted butter  – bread crumbs – Parmesan cheese  – garlic  – fried onions or chopped onions  –seasoning of choiceGET THE RECIPECombine beef, egg, … [Read more...]

    TACO STUFFED PEPPERS

    March 8, 2024 by Kristin

    tender bell peppers stuffed with beef taco meat

    TACO STUFFED PEPPERSTACO STUFFED PEPPERSgather your ingredientsMedium bell peppers Ground beef or turkey Black beans Brown rice CornGET THE RECIPECut tops off peppers, remove seeds. Place upright in baking dish, bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. In a skillet, brown ground beef/turkey, add taco … [Read more...]

    SIMPLE INSTANT POT HARD BOILED EGGS

    March 6, 2024 by Kristin

    Simple Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    SIMPLE INSTANT POT HARD BOILED EGGSSIMPLE INSTANT POT HARD BOILED EGGSgather your ingredients– eggs – water – IceGET THE RECIPEPour 1 cup water into Instant Pot. Set metal trivet on water. Arrange eggs around trivet. Seal lid, set to manual high pressure for 5 minutes, followed by 5 minutes natural … [Read more...]

    BANANA OAT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

    March 4, 2024 by Kristin

    Banana Breakfast Cookies

    BANANA OAT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIESBANANA OAT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIESgather your ingredients– Oats – Cinnamon – Baking Powder/Baking Soda/Salt – Bananas – Peanut Butter – Honey – Vanilla Extract – Chocolate ChipsGET THE RECIPEPreheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine all … [Read more...]

    BREAKFAST EGG SCRAMBLE

    March 2, 2024 by Kristin

    Breakfast Egg Scramble

    BREAKFAST EGG SCRAMBLEBREAKFAST EGG SCRAMBLEgather your ingredients– Eggs – Milk – Butter – Garlic – Spinach – Feta – Red Pepper – Mushrooms  – Seasoning of ChoiceGET THE RECIPEWhisk eggs and milk in a bowl. Heat butter in a skillet, add garlic, spinach, peppers, seasonings, and veggies … [Read more...]

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