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

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

We just had a few weeks of chilly weather, so it was the perfect time for a big pot of soup beans and ham simmering on the stove.  I also had some leftover ham and wanted to use it.  This is such a simple, inexpensive dish to make, but is so hearty and filling. 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 →

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

FIRECRACKER POTATO CASSEROLE

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Firecracker Potato Casserole 

Firecracker Potato Casserole has Frozen Potatoes O Brien,  Rotel,  spicy sausage, sour cream, butter, jalapenos, and lots of cheese. Perfect for BBQ's.

If you love a classic cheesy hash brown casserole but want something with a little extra kick, this Firecracker Potato Casserole is just the recipe to try. Made with frozen Potatoes O’Brien, spicy sausage, jalapenos, and melty cheese, this bold and flavorful dish is perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, and holiday gatherings like the 4th of July or Labor Day.

Our family enjoys a traditional cheesy, hashbrown casserole and we have it at every get together, but this spicy version was a big hit and  disappeared quickly. Continue reading FIRECRACKER POTATO CASSEROLE →

Appetizers, Cook-outs, Main Course

TACOS IN A BAG

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Tacos in a Bag are a fun meal that we have been eating here in WV for years. A small bag of Doritos (or Fritos) is filled with cooked taco meat and a variety of toppings such as cheese, salsa, diced tomatoes, and sour cream.

 

 Tacos in a  Bag  (Easy Walking Tacos) 

Tacos in a Bag are a fun meal that we have been eating here in WV for years. A small bag of Doritos (or Fritos) is filled with cooked taco meat and a variety of toppings such as cheese, salsa, diced tomatoes, and sour cream.

They are sold at the concession stand at every sporting event. We also serve them at parties, cook-outs, tailgate parties and school events. They’re simple, filling, and just plain fun to eat. Continue reading TACOS IN A BAG →

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.The last big summer holiday is coming up in a few weeks. Here is a collection of the Labor Day Side Dishes we will be enjoying at our house. Scroll down through this list and find something to serve your guests. 

School is back in, the leaves are starting to turn, and fall is around the corner.  We have one big summertime holiday to celebrate though. Continue reading LABOR DAY SIDE DISHES →

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