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Green bean casserole baked fresh out of the oven
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December 13, 2024

Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Beans

Green bean casserole has been a popular Thanksgiving and Christmas tradition since the 1950s. This recipe elevates the original classic side dish by using fresh ingredients without sacrificing the quintessential comfort food vibe.  This Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Beans is now a staple of our holiday dinners. Green Bean Casserole Ingredients You will need 2 pounds of French green beans, rinsed, trimmed, and cut in half. French green beans are…
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5 double chocolate chip cookies on a white plate
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December 8, 2024

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Our Aunt K makes these delicious, chewy double chocolate chip cookies and they have become a family favorite.  If you are a chocolate lover like us, you will definitely enjoy these too. Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients The ingredient list for these cookies is simple, as they are basically like typical chocolate chip cookies but with the bonus of more chocolate!  You will need 1 stick (1/2 cup) softened butter,…
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Christmas caprese created on a white platter
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November 27, 2024

Christmas Caprese

This Christmas Caprese is a perfect appetizer for holiday meals; it is fresh and light with a festive visual appeal. Christmas Caprese Ingredients For this fun holiday appetizer, you will need 10 ounces of fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, ripe Roma tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and balsamic glaze. Preparing this Holiday Appetizer Begin by rinsing the tomatoes and basil. Next, slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4 inch or…
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Gruyere scalloped potatoes baked in a baking dish, complete with a golden cheesy top!
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November 27, 2024

Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes

These tender, cheesy Grèyere scalloped potatoes are a favorite addition to holiday meals or a side for a nice steak or grilled tri-tip. With only a few ingredients, this delicious side dish brings great flavor and just general happiness. Try it, you'll see! Gruyère Scalloped Potato Ingredients This recipe is flexible regarding which potatoes to choose, however, we prefer small, golden potatoes- 1 1/4 lbs. You will also need 4-5…
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Pork chops and savory sauce served over mashed potatoes on a white plate
Creamy Crock Pot Pork Chops Cold Weather ComfysCrock-PotDinnerFall FavsMain CoursesMain DishesPork
November 21, 2024

Creamy Crock Pot Pork Chops

These creamy crock pot pork chops are a family favorite. It is an easy, savory meal, perfect for fall and winter days and for busy weeknights. What You Need for These Crock Pot Pork Chops I like to look for a package of thick-cut, bone-in, or boneless pork chops.  Four large chops are sufficient for this recipe.   Bone-in pork chops are very tender, however, the bones can separate from the…
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pumpkin cheesecakes on a cake stand. one is cut open to expose the nutella layer above the crust. All garnished with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkles.
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Nutella Baked GoodsChristmasDessertsDessertsEasterHalloweenThanksgiving
November 14, 2024

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Nutella

These mini pumpkin cheesecakes with Nutella have all our favorite seasonal flavors in one tiny dessert.  The Nutella is a thin, smooth layer of chocolate hazelnut providing depth of flavor and a nice texture transition between the crunchy crust to the soft and light pumpkin cheesecake layers.  This recipe is a new favorite for the holiday season.  The mini cheesecakes are sized perfectly for serving at holiday gatherings when multiple…
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Pistachio cookies drizzled with icing and decorated with candy monster eyeballs
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October 23, 2024

Favorite Halloween Cookies

Everyone has a favorite treat that marks a holiday or event. For us, these Halloween cookies are a staple for our pre-trick-or-treat gathering each year. They have such yummy flavor, and it's fun for the kids to get creative with decorating. We think the secret ingredients that make these cookies so irresistible are the Pistachio pudding mix and the almond extract. Favorite Halloween Cookie Ingredients Ingredients for these cookies include…
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Pumpkin pie square piece on a white plate, with a side of whipped cream and sprinkled with pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin Pie Squares Baked GoodsChristmasDessertsDessertsFall FavsHalloweenRecipesThanksgiving
October 21, 2024

Pumpkin Pie Squares

For all of those pumpkin pie fans out there, this is a fun recipe to try.  Inspired by what would have been our grandmother's 100th birthday this past September, I was looking through her recipe binder.  This was the first recipe I found! I love the textures, spices, and full fall flavors in this pumpkin pie squares recipe.  It has been fun to play with ratios, as her recipe has…
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baked pumpkin muffins with a crumbly muffin top presented in a white towel inside of a brown basket
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October 10, 2024

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

  Nothing says fall like the pumpkin spice flavor. These flavorful muffins are a fun way to invite in the season.  I mourn the end of summer but love the weather and recipes that fall brings. My kids and I have experimented with the spices to find our favorite combination. Try these pumpkin spice muffins and let us know what you think!   Pumpkin Spice Muffins Ingredients For this recipe,…
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Cooked potatoes in a white serving bowl with a silver spoon ready to serve it up.
KJ’s Stovetop Fried Potatoes BreakfastBrunchChristmasDinnerKids FavoritesRecipesSidesStarchy SidesStarchy SidesVegetarian
October 3, 2024

KJ’s Stovetop Fried Potatoes

With such a simple recipe, these stovetop-fried potatoes are so tasty and will greatly complement many meals. This is our mom's recipe, which she has made for us since we were kids.  This is also a man-favorite recipe in my house. My husband loves them!  When we have other family friends over, these potatoes are a crowd-pleaser.  Surprisingly, my kids will also enjoy these simple potatoes with a nice helping…
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