Hello! I'm thinking about pie recipes today. This is your official permission to buy a pre-made pie crust at the grocery store. They're delicious and no-fail. I have made my own pie crust exactly one time in my entire life, and it was not as good as the pre-made ones. #1 - Raspberry pie - Starts with fresh raspberries #2 - Couldn't be easier cherry pie #3 - Peanut butter and jelly pie - Has fresh strawberries in it #4 - World's best ever pecan pie #5 - No bake chocolate banana cream pie #6 -...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Hello! We love a good appetizers for dinner meal at my house, and I bet your family would love it too. Simply make a few finger foods! Think veggies with dip, deviled eggs, and sliders or wraps with a simple fruit tray with dip for dessert. #1 - Whipped feta dip with roasted olives - Serve with pita chips or a veggie tray #2 - Pickled eggs - These take a week to marinate so plan ahead. #3 - BBQ chicken sliders #4 - Loaded tater tots #5 - Artichoke bruschetta with sun-dried tomatoes #6 - Ham...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! Few things get dinner on the table faster than a pound of ground beef. Give one of these a try: #1 - BBQ beef biscuit cups - Start with Grand's Biscuits and go from there. Kids devour these. #2 - Hawaiian burgers - Top the burgers with a slice of pineapple and sweet and sour mayo after mixing some surprises into the patties. #3 - Meatloaf muffins #4 - Spaghetti squash casserole - I have also used chopped zucchini in this recipe. #5 - Ground beef and green bean stir fry - This is a full...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! All these recipes start with pre-cooked and shredded chicken which makes them perfect for grabbing a rotisserie chicken on the way home or using up leftover chicken from the fridge. Quick tip: It's easier to shred warm chicken, so if your chicken was in the fridge, heat it up in the microwave for a minute or two before attempting to shred. #1 - Buffalo chicken taquitos made in the air fryer #2 - Chinese chicken salad with homemade dressing - The dressing tastes good when made but some...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! Early summer where I live is peak season for raspberries, cherries, blackberries, and blueberries, so I wanted to share some delicious recipes that maximize that bounty. #1 - Old fashioned blueberry cobbler #2 - Blueberry muffins with streusel topping #3 - Star spangled fruit salad #4 - Fresh fruit tart (red white and blue theme) #5 - 4th of July berry trifle #6 - Strawberry cheesecake ice cream #7 - Peanut butter and jelly pie #8 - Sparkling pink lemonade #9 - Cherry cobbler with...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! I know July 4th is still two weeks away, but one of these recipes needs at least a week to prepare, so I wanted to get you some make-ahead recipes that you could start to think about now. #1 - Pickled beets and eggs - This is the one that has to sit for a week or two. You boil canned beets in a vinegar brine and then put the beets, brine, and hard boiled eggs into a big jar for one to three weeks. After about 7-10 days, the eggs will be deeply pink and so delicious and you won't...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! If your dad has a sweet tooth, he's going to love these recipes, but keep the list because a decadent chocolate cake is good for any day of the year! #1 - Triple chocolate cake with homemade chocolate buttercream frosting - This was my dad's favorite chocolate cake recipe. #2 - Chocolate turtle cake - Chocolate, caramel, pecans. #3 - Chocolate pie - This is a baked recipe. #4 - Chocolate covered cherry cookies #5 - Chocolate cherry cheesecake - The cherries are in a layer in the center...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! Here's your easy Father's Day meal plan: Easy appetizer - Philly cheesesteak egg rolls Quick dip - Cream cheese garlic dip Filling soup - Cheeseburger soup Main dish - Grilled BBQ burgers with Sweet Hawaiian rolls Casserole - Cheesy chicken hashbrown casserole Quick side dishes - #1 - frozen pierogies with butter and onions #2 - loaded ranch potato salad #3 - air fryer sweet potato fries #4 - grilled zucchini and squash #4 - orange fluff Dessert - Cherry cobbler with fresh cherries...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! Celebrate Dad this weekend with one of his favorite comfort food dinners: #1 - CrockPot steak with mushrooms and onions #2 - Air Fryer ribeye steak #3 - Instant Pot pot roast with potatoes and carrots - This is just as good as your Grandma's, and it cooks in an hour. #4 - Black and Blue cheese burgers - Topped with caramelized onions and buttery mushrooms #5 - Air Fryer prime rib #6 - Veggie lasagna #7 - Maryland crab cakes with no filler #8 - Sweet balsamic pork roast - This is an...
14 days ago • 1 min read