Appetizers, Side Dishes

SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SKINS

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Southwestern Potato Skins are crispy oven baked potato skins loaded with taco meat, cheese, salsa, jalapenos and sour cream.

Southwestern Potato Skins are crispy oven-baked potato shells loaded with seasoned taco meat, melty cheese, and all your favorite toppings like salsa, jalapeños, and sour cream.

They are the perfect appetizer for game day, family gatherings, or anytime you are craving something warm, cheesy, and full of flavor.

There is just something about potato skins that everyone loves. Whenever we see them on a menu, they are always ordered for the table. Making them at home is easier than you might think—and just as delicious. Continue reading SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SKINS →

Appetizers

HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP

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Rotisserie chicken, bacon, 2 kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, then baked, makes this Hot Chicken Jalapeno Dip the hit of any party.

HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP
If you love jalapeno poppers and hot chicken dip, you are going to love this Hot Chicken Jalapeño Dip! Rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, sour cream, and fresh jalapeños are combined into a creamy, cheesy dip and baked until hot and bubbly.

My husband loves jalapeño poppers, and I love a good hot chicken dip, so this recipe was the perfect combination of both. We first enjoyed it while watching football, but it has become one of those appetizers I make whenever we are having family and friends over.

Serve it warm with crackers, tortilla scoops, bagel chips, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables. It is an easy appetizer that disappears quickly at parties! Continue reading HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP →

Cookies, valentine's day

VALENTINE’S DAY TREATS FOR THE GRANDKIDS

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I love Valentine’s Day and all of the sweet, mushy things that go with it.  The Valentine’s Day treats are one of the best things.

Valentine's Day's treats for the grandkids., including cookies and sweet treat bags.

No matter how old my grandchildren get, I will always love to make Valentine’s Day treats for them.  Sharing my decorated sugar cookies and sweet treat bags today.

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Appetizers

BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS

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Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls

Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls are a cheesy, savory appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and a bacon cheddar biscuit mix.These Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls are a savory, cheesy appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon cheddar biscuit mix. They are easy to make, can be prepared ahead of time, and are perfect for Game Day parties, tailgating, holiday gatherings, brunches, and family get-togethers.

Sausage balls have been a favorite party appetizer for generations. I remember my mother making them in the 1960s, and throughout the 1970s and 1980s, they seemed to appear at almost every party I attended.

The traditional sausage ball recipe has certainly evolved over the years. Today, there are so many flavored biscuit mixes and cheeses to choose from, and cream cheese has become a popular addition. Continue reading BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS →

Cakes/Cupcakes

EASY HOLIDAY CAKES FROM A BOX MIX

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These Easy Holiday Cakes are elegant looking and delicious, all made by using a box of cake mix and canned frostings.These Easy Holiday Cakes are elegant looking and delicious, all made by using a box of cake mix and canned frostings.

When holiday baking is in full swing, cake mixes are such a lifesaver. The creations you can make with these cake mixes are endless. They always turn out moist and flavorful, which is very important to me. Continue reading EASY HOLIDAY CAKES FROM A BOX MIX →

Cookies

BUTTERSCOTCH PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES

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Butterscotch Pumpkin Spice Cookies

These Butterscotch Pumpkin Spice Cookies are a basic cookie dough filled with butterscotch and pumpkin spice morsels. The flavors blend so perfectly and capture the feeling of fall.

Soft, chewy cookies filled with pumpkin spice and butterscotch morsels are the perfect way to welcome fall baking season. These Butterscotch Pumpkin Spice Cookies have warm pumpkin spice flavor, sweet butterscotch, lightly crisp edges, and a soft center.

This is an easy, old-fashioned cookie recipe that makes a generous batch, making it perfect for fall gatherings, cookie trays, bake sales, or simply keeping a container of homemade cookies on the kitchen counter.

The combination of pumpkin spice and butterscotch is especially delicious. The butterscotch adds a rich caramel-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with the warm spices. Continue reading BUTTERSCOTCH PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES →

Breakfast/Brunch

HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST BITES

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These cute little Halloween Breakfast Bites are such a fun way to start your day during “spooky season”.

A half size sheet pan is loaded with breakfast meats, veggies, eggs and cheese. It is baked and Halloween shapes are cut out with cookie cutters.

These cute little Halloween Breakfast Bites are such a fun way to start your day during "spooky season"

My family loves to eat crustless egg bites, so I created these Halloween Breakfast Bites one morning.  Children and grandchildren love to eat fun foods. Continue reading HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST BITES →

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