Chicken and dumplings is a Southern comfort food that has stood the test of time. If you love a good homemade chicken soup, you’ll probably love these slow cooker chicken and dumplings too! Homestyle chicken and dumplings have never been easier to make thanks to the use of a Crock-Pot. While making chicken and dumplings from scratch the old-fashioned way…
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This delicious Honey Bun Cake recipe is made using a boxed cake mix, Greek yogurt, apple sauce and a few other staples. It’s so good everybody will be going back for seconds. The beauty of baking a Honey Bun Cake is that it’s imperfectly perfect! It is a warm, moist, assembly of cinnamon heaven, yet it can be thrown together…
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If you love the flavors of chocolate and coffee melded together you will love these chocolate coffee cookies. This coffee cookie recipe uses coffee extract to yield a substantial, yet not overpowering coffee flavor. This big batch recipe is perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges or to make as gifts for co-workers and acquaintances. “Wrap” these espresso cookies in a coffee…
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Make this restaurant style beef nachos recipe on busy weeknights when you’re in a rush to get dinner on the table. They also make a great game day snack! Loaded with southwest flavors, these ground beef nachos will become a family favorite at your house. It might just become your newest go-to recipe! I love making these ground beef nachos…
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Eggnog! You either love or hate the flavor and have a strong opinion about it. There’s no in-between. If you’re like me and love the rich, creamy taste of classic eggnog, but don’t like the idea of using raw eggs, this easy homemade eggnog recipe is for you. Curl up with a mug and your favorite sweatshirt this holiday season…
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Enjoy a little bit of Christmas in your mouth with my mother-in-law’s classic gingerbread man cookies recipe. She’s been making it for decades and it’s one of my husband’s favorite flavors. Gingerbread cookies aren’t ultra-sweet and the icing is more for decoration than for taste. With that in mind, feel free to use store-bought icing. That’s what my baking extraordinaire…
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This Christmas garland toilet paper roll Christmas craft can be used as a Christmas tree decoration or to hang in another part of your home. I mean, how else would you prepare for Christmas 2020, right? It’s a fun craft that kids can make with a little adult help. This year has forced us to seek joy in the little…
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Homemade pico de gallo is an excellent way to flavor many of your favorite Mexican dishes. Serve it on nachos, in tacos, or with fajitas. You can also enjoy this easy pico de gallo recipe as a standalone dish with chips for dipping. What is pico de gallo? Pico de gallo also called “salsa fresca” (fresh salsa) is a chunky…
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There are lots of reasons to make homemade taco seasoning instead of relying on a taco seasoning packet. Maybe you have food allergies and want to make sure your taco seasoning is gluten-free. Maybe you’re pinching pennies and realized you’re paying too much for the convenience of a taco seasoning pack. Or maybe you like to make everything from scratch…
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This simple, yet delicious, stovetop side dish comes together quickly so it is perfect for mid-week meals. When lightly tossed with sesame oil, it pairs perfectly with Asian-inspired dishes like Instant Pot Mongolian Beef. In addition, this flavorful dish goes well with everything from roasted chicken breasts to pan-seared pork chops. It makes an easy side dish for Thanksgiving or…
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