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.
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
Sharing this Peanut Butter Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake today—and if you love that classic chocolate and peanut butter combination, this is one you will want to keep forever. Texas sheet cake has always been one of my favorite desserts to make when I need something quick, easy, and large enough to feed a crowd. Continue reading PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE
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.
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that never goes out of style, this Taco Dip with Meat is it.
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 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