Slow Cooker Taco Rice Soup

I have made many a taco soup in my day, but for some reason, I never thought to round that soup out with rice. And, how silly! I mean, rice is one of the best parts of Mexican food, after all. This Slow Cooker Taco Rice Soup comes together easily in the crock pot and makes for … Read more

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

This simple and satisfying 3 Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The combination of savory sausage, creamy cream cheese, and flaky crescent rolls creates a delicious and comforting dish. Ingredients: Ingredient Quantity Crescent roll dough 2 cans (8 ounces each) Pork sausage crumbles ~20 ounces … Read more

Golden Crispy Cauliflower Bites

The cauliflower was nearly forgotten. One of those hopeful grocery grabs—no recipe in mind, just good intentions. It lingered in the fridge for days, tucked behind oat milk and leftovers, quietly waiting for its moment. Then came a restless evening. After scrolling endlessly and still unsure what to eat, I opened the fridge and spotted … Read more

Old-Fashioned Fudge Recipe

Ingredients: • 2 cups sugar• 4 tbsp Hershey’s cocoa• 1 stick salted butter• 5 oz Carnation evaporated milk• 1 tsp vanilla• Nuts (optional)   Directions:     see continuation on next page    

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

This cheese ball started as a simple idea and quickly became a go-to appetizer. Creamy, tangy, and speckled with sweet dried cranberries and savory herbs, it’s the kind of dish that disappears fast—whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a casual weekend gathering. Rolled in a jewel-toned coating of toasted pecans, cranberries, and fresh chives, it’s … Read more

Crab Rangoon Bombs

Ingredients: 1. 1 package (8 oz / 225 g) of cream cheese, softened2. 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese3. 2 cans or fresh lump crab meat, well drained (approx. 6 oz per can)4. 1 cup imitation crab, flaked by hand or with a fork5. 20–24 wonton wrappers (or egg roll wrappers cut into quarters)6. Optional Flavor … Read more

Crispy Oven-Baked Zucchini Fries

These crispy, oven-baked zucchini fries are a healthier alternative to traditional fries. Made with fresh zucchini slices, they are coated in a light, flavorful breadcrumb or almond flour crust seasoned with herbs and spices, then baked to golden perfection. These fries are low in calories, packed with nutrients, and perfect as a snack, appetizer, or … Read more

Better Than Fall Pumpkin Cake

INGREDIENTS: 1 box vanilla cake mix  (plus eggs, oil, and water as required on the box) 1 cup pumpkin puree  1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk  1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed  1/2 cup caramel sundae topping  1 cup Heath candy bits (or crushed toffee bits)  INSTRUCTIONS: see continuation on next page