RECIPE COLLECTIONS

FALL COOKIE BAKING

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When the calendar page gets turned to September, it is the time I'm excited to start doing our Fall Cookie Baking.When the calendar page gets turned to September, it is the time I’m excited to start doing our Fall Cookie Baking. The kitchen becomes filled with the aroma of freshly baked cookies and all is right with the world. 

Whether you are looking for a cookie to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea, something special for a family gathering, or a sweet treat to share with friends, these fall cookie recipes are a wonderful place to start.

Why You’ll Love These Fall Cookies

This collection brings together some of my favorite cookies for fall baking. There are warm pumpkin spice flavors, caramel apples, cranberry and orange, buttery shortbread, and plenty of peanut butter and chocolate. Whether you’re baking for your family, filling a cookie tray, or looking for something to take to a fall gathering, you’ll find a cookie here to suit the occasion. Continue reading FALL COOKIE BAKING →

Appetizers, Sandwiches/Burgers

PULLED PORK PIMENTO CHEESE SLIDERS

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Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders. Tender, slow cooked pulled pork with warm, melted, spicy pimento cheese and served on a slider bun.

Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders 

These Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders are the perfect combination of two Southern favorites—tender, flavorful pulled pork and warm, melty, homemade pimento cheese—all served on soft slider buns.

They are easy to make, full of bold flavor, and perfect for cookouts, game day, or any casual get-together. Continue reading PULLED PORK PIMENTO CHEESE SLIDERS →

Cookies

PEANUT BUTTER TOFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies Soft, chewy, and loaded with peanut butter, toffee bits, and melty chocolate chips, these cookies are the ultimate addition to your fall baking lineup.Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and loaded with peanut butter, toffee bits, and melty chocolate chips, these cookies are the ultimate addition to your fall baking lineup. A drizzle of melted chocolate and a final sprinkle of toffee on top take them from “great cookie” to “can I have the recipe?”

I originally created these cookies when I was going through my pantry and found some leftover chocolate chips and toffee bits. With a big jar of peanut butter sitting nearby, the combination came together almost instantly. The result was a cookie with big flavor—and a name to match!

My husband sampled one while they were cooling and declared them the best peanut butter cookie he had ever tasted. That was all the encouragement I needed!
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Sandwiches/Burgers

Pulled Pork Sliders

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Pulled Pork Sliders (Easy Crockpot Recipe for Tender, Juicy Pork)These Pulled Pork Sliders are perfect for any get together. Pork butt rubbed with a homemade rub, cooked in a crockpot, and covered with a homemade BBQ sauce.

These Pulled Pork Sliders are made with a tender, slow-cooked pork butt, seasoned with a homemade BBQ rub, and finished with a rich, flavorful BBQ sauce. Cooked low and slow in the crockpot, this pulled pork turns out incredibly juicy and full of flavor every time.

Perfect for cookouts, tailgates, family gatherings, and even fundraisers, these sliders are always a crowd favorite. Continue reading Pulled Pork Sliders →

Desserts

PEANUT BUTTER TOFFEE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

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Peanut Butter Toffee Cheesecake Brownies are a decadent dessert created from a box of brownie mix. 

Peanut Butter Toffee Cheesecake Brownies are a decadent dessert created from a box of brownie mix. These Peanut Butter Toffee Cheesecake Brownies combine everything I love about a really good dessert: rich chocolate brownies, creamy peanut butter, crunchy toffee bits, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping.

They are rich and decadent, but they are also surprisingly easy to make because the brownie layer starts with a boxed brownie mix. The peanut butter cheesecake layer is spread over the brownie batter before baking, then the cooled brownies are finished with chocolate ganache and more toffee bits.

The result is a beautiful layered brownie that is perfect for holiday baking, dessert tables, potlucks, parties, and any occasion when you need a dessert that will serve a crowd. Continue reading PEANUT BUTTER TOFFEE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES →

Main Dishes

HAM LOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

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This Ham Loaf with Brown Sugar Glaze is an old-fashioned comfort food dinner made with ground ham and ground pork, then topped with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze.

Ham Loaf with Brown Sugar Glaze

If you grew up eating ham loaf, you probably have a special memory of it. If you’ve never had it, you may be wondering exactly what a ham loaf is—and this is a delicious recipe to start with.

This Ham Loaf with Brown Sugar Glaze is an old-fashioned comfort food dinner made with ground ham and ground pork, then topped with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze. The outside develops a beautiful golden-brown crust while the inside stays moist and tender. Continue reading HAM LOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE →

Side Dishes, Soups/Stews

WEST VIRGINIA REUNION BEANS

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This recipe for West Virginia Reunion Beans is the perfect side dish for your next BBQ or cookout. 

Authentic West Virginia Reunion Beans (Crockpot Recipe)

West Virginia Reunion Beans are the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish for your next summer BBQ, family reunion, or potluck. Made with a rich blend of spicy sausage, kielbasa, tender canned beans, and a sweet-and-savory tomato sauce, this dish is slow-simmered in a crockpot until thick and flavorful. Continue reading WEST VIRGINIA REUNION BEANS →

Appetizers, Main Dishes

TACO DIP WITH MEAT

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If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that never goes out of style, this Taco Dip with Meat is it. 

This crowd pleasing dip consists of layers of refried beans, seasoned beef, Rotel, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.  Serve with Scoops, Tostitos, or tortilla chips.

I’ve been making this recipe since the 1970’s. Back in my early days of marriage and entertaining, I had a handful of go-to-appetizers, and this taco dip was always one of them. It is still just as popular today as it was back then.

This crowd pleasing dip consists of layers of refried beans, seasoned beef, Rotel, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.  Serve with Scoops, Tostitos, or tortilla chips.

This hearty , layered dip is packed with flavor–from seasoned ground beef, refried beans, lots of cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. It is perfect for game day, potlucks, or any casual gathering.  Continue reading TACO DIP WITH MEAT →

Cakes/Cupcakes, Desserts

LEMON CREAM CHEESE CAKE BARS

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Easy cheesecake bars using a cake mix as a base, cream cheese and Lemon filling, topped with a crumble of the cake mix mixture.Lemon Cream Cheese Cake Bars are one of the easiest and most popular desserts that I make. The recipe uses a cake mix as the base, with a cream cheese and lemon filling, then topped with a crumble of the cake mix mixture.

These bars are a light, cool, refreshing dessert that is perfect for a spring or summertime gathering. Last summer I created a
LEMON DESSERT BOARD and added these. Continue reading LEMON CREAM CHEESE CAKE BARS →

Side Dishes

LABOR DAY SIDE DISHES

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Labor Day Side Dishes. A collection of perfect dishes for the last big summer holiday.

Labor Day Side Dishes

The last big holiday of summer is almost here, and it is the perfect time to gather with family and friends for one more cookout before fall arrives. At our house, Labor Day is all about good food, relaxing, and enjoying time together.

School is back in session, the leaves are just beginning to turn, and cooler days are right around the corner—but first, we celebrate with some of our favorite summertime dishes.

Here is a collection of Labor Day side dishes that we love and will be serving this year. Scroll through and find a few favorites to add to your menu! Continue reading LABOR DAY SIDE DISHES →

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