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Halloween

HALLOWEEN TREAT BAGS FOR THE GRANDKIDS.

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Halloween Treat Bags are a fun craft you will want to do this year.

Halloween Treat Bags for tick-or-treat, or any party favor. Individual glasses filled with Halloween candy and a cupcake, then wrapped in a cellophane bag with a bow.

I love making these cute Halloween Treat Bags for my grandchildren, neighbors, friends, and trick-or-treaters. My grandchildren loved helping with them. 

I started doing these treat bags about 6 years ago and create them for a variety of occasions such as, Easter, Christmas, sporting events, and birthday party favors.  You can use different candies and frost the cupcakes to co-ordinate with the event. Continue reading HALLOWEEN TREAT BAGS FOR THE GRANDKIDS. →

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.

Taco Dip with Meat , a 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 →

Main Course, Soups/Stews

SOUP BEANS AND HAM

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SOUP BEANS AND HAM

I’m so happy to be sharing this old-fashioned recipe for Soup Beans and Ham. This is pure comfort food—simple, hearty, and full of flavor.

old fashioned recipe for Soup Beans and Ham. Pure comfort food and you will love it.

 

 

After a few chilly days, it felt like the perfect time to have a big pot of soup beans simmering on the stove. I also had some leftover ham to use, which makes this dish even more special. It’s an inexpensive meal, but one that is filling and always satisfying. Continue reading SOUP BEANS AND HAM →

Cookies

PEANUT BUTTER TOFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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These Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect to add to your fall baking list.Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip cookies are perfect for the upcoming holidays.

I try to come up with a few new cookie recipes each year.  This one was actually created after I went through my pantry and wanted to use a few chocolate chips and toffee bits that I had leftover.  There was a big jar of peanut butter looking at me, so the idea came to me instantly.  The cookies have big flavor, so they had to have a big name.  Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies! Continue reading PEANUT BUTTER TOFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES →

Breakfast/Brunch

SAUSAGE APPLE CHEDDAR BRUNCH BRAID

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Sausage Apple Cheddar Brunch Braid is a breakfast filling wrapped up in a crescent dough and baked.Sausage Apple Cheddar Brunch Braid

Sausage Apple Cheddar Brunch Braid is a warm, savory breakfast wrapped in flaky crescent dough and baked until golden brown. This easy brunch recipe combines sausage, eggs, sweet apples, and sharp cheddar cheese for the perfect balance of flavors. It’s simple enough for everyday mornings but special enough to serve for holidays or weekend brunch.

If you are looking for a breakfast dish that feels a little extra without a lot of work, this crescent braid is always a favorite. Continue reading SAUSAGE APPLE CHEDDAR BRUNCH BRAID →

Cookies

CARAMEL APPLE SNICKERDOODLES

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A basic snickerdoodle recipe with caramel morsels, diced apples, and pecan chips makes an over the top treat.Caramel Apple Snickerdoodles

Caramel Apple Snickerdoodles are a soft cookie that starts with a basic snickerdoodle recipe.

Nestle Caramel Morsels, nuts, and fresh, diced apples are added to the batter, then rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked.  This combination of ingredients makes a melt in your mouth, delicious cookie.   Continue reading CARAMEL APPLE SNICKERDOODLES →

Breakfast/Brunch, FOOD BOARDS

COUNTRY BREAKFAST BOWL BOARD

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Country Breakfast Bowl Board is loaded with meats,veggies,eggs,toppings,cheeses,and sauces.

COUNTRY BREAKFAST BOWL BOARD

A Hearty Breakfast Board Everyone Can Build Their Own Way

This Country Breakfast Bowl Board is loaded with everything you need to create a hearty and satisfying breakfast. With a variety of meats, potatoes, eggs, vegetables, cheeses, and sauces, everyone can build their own perfect breakfast bowl.

This board is perfect for special occasions, weekend breakfasts, or when you want to serve something a little extra special to family and guests. Continue reading COUNTRY BREAKFAST BOWL BOARD →

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 →