Cookies

CARAMEL APPLE CINNAMON ROLL COOKIES with MASCARPONE GLAZE

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These Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Cookies with Mascarpone Glaze are perfect for your holiday cookie trays.

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Cookies with Mascarpone Glaze

Caramel apples and cinnamon rolls come together in these irresistible Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Cookies. A buttery cookie dough is rolled with cinnamon sugar, finely diced apples, and caramel bits, then sliced into pretty swirls and baked until lightly golden.

After baking, the cookies are finished with a sweet mascarpone glaze, another drizzle of caramel, and honey-roasted pecans.

They taste like a little cinnamon roll, caramel apple, and cookie all in one bite.

These cookies are beautiful enough for a holiday cookie tray but delicious enough to make all through the fall and holiday baking season. Continue reading CARAMEL APPLE CINNAMON ROLL COOKIES with MASCARPONE GLAZE →

Appetizers

CRANBERRY-SAUSAGE-WALNUT CRESCENT ROLL-UPS

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A crescent dough sheet filled with a mixture of cream cheese, cooked sausage crumbles, walnuts, topped with cranberry sauce, then rolled, sliced and baked. Cranberry-Sausage-Walnut Crescent Roll-ups

A crescent dough sheet filled with a mixture of cream cheese, cooked sausage crumbles, walnuts, topped with cranberry sauce, then rolled, sliced and baked.  These Cranberry-Sausage-Walnut Crescent Roll-ups are the perfect  appetizer. Continue reading CRANBERRY-SAUSAGE-WALNUT CRESCENT ROLL-UPS →

Cakes/Cupcakes, Desserts

EXTREME PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

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Extreme Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Brownies are extreme because they are a decadent brownie dessert, loaded with a peanut butter cream cheese layer, and then topped with a bag of Reese’s Baking Cups and Reese’s Pieces Candies

Extreme Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Brownies

Extreme Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Brownies truly live up to their name. These rich, decadent brownies start with a chocolate base, are layered with a creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, and then topped with mini peanut butter cups and Reese’s Pieces. A drizzle of melted chocolate finishes them off for an over-the-top dessert that is perfect for fall baking, holidays, and bake sales.

If you love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, this is one dessert your family will ask for again and again. Continue reading EXTREME PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES →

Appetizers

SMOKY SAUSAGE PIMENTO CHEESE DIP

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Smoky Sausage Pimento Cheese Dip (Easy Grill & Tailgate Recipe)

 

Smoky Sausage Pimento Cheese Dip is prepared on the grill and perfect for tailgates.This Smoky Sausage Pimento Cheese Dip takes classic, creamy Southern pimento cheese and upgrades it with savory ground sausage, crispy bacon, and a kick of fresh jalapeño. Baked right on the grill in a disposable pan, it absorbs a subtle smoky flavor while getting warm, rich, and melty.

This Smoky Sausage Pimento Cheese Dip takes classic, creamy Southern pimento cheese and upgrades it with savory ground sausage, crispy bacon, and a kick of fresh jalapeño

Our family loves any variation of a hot cheese dip, but this outdoor version is my absolute favorite for game days and summer cookouts. Whenever we head out to tailgate, I like to have everything prepped ahead of time so I’m not stuck cooking and missing the game. You can prep the sausage and bacon at home, pack it up, and assemble the pan right at the stadium. It stays warm on the grill for hours, and using disposable pans makes cleanup completely effortless so you can focus on enjoying the football game!

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Main Dishes

SIZZLIN TURKEY CUTLET SKILLET WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE

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Sharing my Sizzlin Turkey Cutlet Skillet with Sweet Chili Sauce today.Sizzlin Turkey Cutlet Skillet. A healthy, colorful skillet dinner of fresh veggies, grilled turkey cutlets served on a cast iron skillet and drizzled with sweet chili sauce.

 

I had been wanting to buy a set of cast iron fajita skillets for months and finally purchased them.  I am so excited and have many ideas on what I can serve on them. 

We had a package of turkey cutlets in the refrigerator, so my first skillet dinner was this Sizzlin Turkey Cutlet Skillet with Sweet Chili Sauce. Continue reading SIZZLIN TURKEY CUTLET SKILLET WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE →

Cookies

TRAIL MIX COOKIE CUPS

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TRAIL MIX COOKIE CUPS

Trail Mix Cookie Cups are a quick and easy cookie cup with only 4 ingredients. Peanut butter and chocolate, yum!

 

 

These Trail Mix Cookie Cups are a fun and easy treat made with just 4 simple ingredients! They’re perfect for after-school snacks, holiday trays, or anytime you want something sweet without a lot of work.

I first created these cookie cups several years ago as a snack for my grandchildren, and they were an instant hit. 

You really can’t go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate—and when you add a little crunch from trail mix, it makes these cookie cups extra special. Continue reading TRAIL MIX COOKIE CUPS →

Appetizers, FOOD BOARDS

4TH OF JULY FOOD BOARDS

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4th of July Food Boards (Easy Red, White & Blue Ideas)

4th of July food boards are loaded with color and varieties of appetizer foods. Perfect for any summer party

Celebrate the holiday in the most fun and festive way with these 4th of July Food Boards! Filled with sweet and savory treats, these red, white, and blue charcuterie-style boards are perfect for cookouts, family gatherings, and backyard parties.

Whether you plan ahead or pull one together with what you have on hand, these boards are simple to make, easy to transport, and always a hit with guests of all ages.

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Main Dishes, Side Dishes

CHICKEN BACON RANCH POTATO CASSEROLE

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Casserole is a creamy, hearty twist on the classic hash brown casserole. Loaded with tender potatoes, chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, this dish is packed with flavor and perfect for both family dinners and gatherings.Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Casserole 

Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Casserole is a creamy, hearty twist on the classic hash brown casserole. Loaded with tender potatoes, chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, this dish is packed with flavor and perfect for both family dinners and gatherings.

Whether you are heading to a cookout, potluck, or a simple meal at home, this easy casserole can be served as a side dish or complete one-pan meal. 

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FOOD BOARDS, Sandwiches/Burgers, Side Dishes

COOKOUT BOARD FOR 2

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This cookout board for 2 includes burgers, hot dogs and all of the sides served at any summer get together.

Cookout Board for 2 (A Beautiful Small-Scale Summer Meal)

This Cookout Board for 2 is a simple and beautiful way to enjoy all your favorite cookout foods—without making enough to feed a crowd.

Perfect for empty nesters, date nights, or small family meals, this board brings together a variety of classic cookout flavors in smaller portions. Continue reading COOKOUT BOARD FOR 2 →

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