Valentine’s Strawberry Milkshake

Milkshake lovers will love this creamy, delicious strawberry milkshake. The flavors of fresh strawberries mixed with vanilla ice cream and white chocolate is refreshing and yummy. It is the perfect treat to share on Valentine’s Day with someone you love! Continue reading

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Hot Artichoke Dip – Recipe of the Month

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Hot Artichoke Dip - Recipe of the MonthIt is hard to believe that 2019 is here and soon we will be watching the Super Bowl. This artichoke dip recipe is a crowd-pleaser and requires very little effort. You can offer tortilla chips, pita chips and veggies to dip into this flavorful goodness. This dip can serve 6-8 people. Continue reading

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Holiday Recipe – Fun Candy Cane Pretzels

Do you love candy canes? I know I do! It’s a candy cane time of year. Once the pumpkin spice rolls out of here, it’s time for peppermint. If you are looking for a yummy candy cane treat then this holiday recipe is for you. Share with neighbors, family and friends. It also makes a great gift idea, too. Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots Recipe

Glazed Carrots RecipeThanksgiving is fast approaching and I am starting to plan and prepare my menu for my family. These Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots are a simple side dish that does not require you to take up much needed space in your oven for the turkey. You just use a crock pot.  So give them a try for Thanksgiving and I have no doubt that your family will love them, too.

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Spooky Oreo Dirt Cups

Halloween Dessert RecipeWhip up a batch of Spooky Oreo Dirt cups.  This Halloween dessert recipe makes a tasty chocolatey treat that the kids can even help you make! I love that it’s easy to swap out sugar-free pudding and light Cool Whip to reduce the calories too! Continue reading

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Pumpkin Donuts

Pumpkin Donut RecipeIts pumpkin everything season and I, for one, am happy about that.

These homemade pumpkin donuts are soft, moist and fluffy with a delicious cinnamon-sugar coating. They have that wonderful pumpkin flavor we all know and love.

This recipe would be great to make on the weekend or to share with friends and family at a fall gathering. These donuts also freeze very well! Continue reading

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Not Your Ma Ma’s Meatballs

Recipe of the Month - Homemade MeatballsI remember how fun it was to sit with my grandmother and watch her make meatballs for Sunday dinner. She would really love to be in the kitchen preparing food to serve to our large Italian family. I can remember how the kitchen would smell while the meatballs were cooking in the oven till this day! My grandmother would remind me that it was easy to make homemade meatballs while singing “Not your Ma Ma’s meatballs” to me and I would laugh and laugh.

I thought I would share this recipe with all of you to remind you how memorable and fun cooking can be, especially with family.

 Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • Dash of oregano
  • Dash of parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with foil and set aside.
  2. Place all ingredients into a large bowl and gently mix together with your hands, careful not to over-mix. Just till blended.
  3. Once mixed, use your hands to divide meat mixture into desired size meatballs.
  4. Place uncooked meatballs on baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, depending on the size. Be sure to check center to determine if they are cooked.

Makes 18-24 meatballs.

Enjoy!!!

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Grilled Corn on the Cob with Bacon

Do you love grilling season? I love grilled corn, especially with bacon.  When you wrap corn with bacon it adds additional flavor and tenderness to the corn.  Brush the corn with butter at the end if you would like.  It is easy and yummy! Continue reading

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Pea and Bacon Pasta Salad

July 4th is almost here!  This recipe only takes a few minutes to make and is fantastic to serve to a crowd. This is the perfect summer pasta salad to serve warm or cold too!! Continue reading

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Memorial Day Cookie Cake

With Memorial Day coming up next week, it’s time to think about stars and stripes!!!  Memorial Day cookie cake is a quick and easy dessert to take to your Memorial Day picnic or family BBQ. This treat is soft, chewy and smells amazing. It will be loved by all. Continue reading

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