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Continue reading →: Nancy’s Bread PuddingNancy’s Bread Pudding Servings: 16 to 20 | Prep time: 20 min. | Bake time: 1 hr. | Total Time: 1 hr. 20 min. Ingredients: Bread Pudding: 1 loaf of brioche style bread, cubed (I used French bread) | 3 ½ cups milk | 6 eggs | 3 cups sugar | 2 Tbsp.…
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Continue reading →: No-Tomato Chicken Tortilla SoupNo-Tomato Chicken Tortilla Soup Makes: 6 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. butter | 2 medium yellow onions, chopped | 1 Tbsp. minced garlic | 8 cups chicken broth | 2 tsp. chili powder | 1 Tbsp. ground cumin | 2 tsp.salt | 1 tsp. lemon pepper | 2 Tbsp. lime juice | 3 cupsshredded rotisserie chicken | Tortilla chips |…
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Continue reading →: Classic Chicken Pot PieIt’s Chicken Pot Pie time, y’all!This is a favorite (for lots of people).I don’t love canned chicken or canned VegAll but you know I will use a packaged pie crest all day, every day.So this recipe is a mix of that old school all packaged pot pie and a new…
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Continue reading →: Homemade Shells & CheeseMy friends! We are making one of my favorite childhood meals… slightly elevated.My mom always made Shake & Bake pork chops, boxed shells & cheese, canned green beans, salad, garlic toast and a dessert.I remember always being excited for this meal! It’s good at all temperatures. It’s not spicy. It…
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Continue reading →: Short Rib & Black Bean ChiliShort Rib & Black Bean Chili Makes: 6 to 8 servings | Prep time: 40 min. | Cook time: 3 ½ hrs. Ingredients Seasoning mixture1 ¼ Tbsp. salt1 Tbsp. pepper¾ Tbsp. garlic powder½ Tbsp. onion powder¼ tsp. red pepper flakes. Chili2 Tbsp. olive oil2 ½ lbs. beef short ribs on…
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Continue reading →: Garlic Butter Prosciutto Wrapped AsparagusGarlic Butter Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Servings: 4 (3 spears each) | Prep time: 10 mins. | Cook time: 5 mins. | Total time: 15 min. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. salted butter, melted | 2 tsp. garlic, minced | ½ tsp. salt| ½ tsp. pepper | ¼ tsp. onion powder | 12 asparagus spears,…
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Continue reading →: Holiday Spritzer with Cranberry Ice CubesHoliday Spritzer with Cranberry Ice Cubes Makes: 4 beveragesIngredients: 1 cup whole cranberries | 3 cups cranberry juice | 3 cups ginger ale | White wine (if desired)Supplies: Ice tray, any sizeDirections: Make cranberry ice cubes several hours before serving. Place two to three cranberries in each cube compartment and top with water. If…
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Continue reading →: Sopapilla Cheesecake BarsSopapilla Cheesecake Bars Makes: 12 servings | Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 30 mins. | Total Time: 40 mins. Ingredients: 2 (8 oz. cans) crescent rolls | 2 (8oz. packages) cream cheese, room temperature | 1 ½ cups sugar (divided) | 1 tsp. vanilla extract | 1 tsp.…
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Continue reading →: Easy Breakfast SammiesI have always been a sucker for McDonald’s McMuffin! This is my version of it. All the same ingredients. Super simple to put together.Wrap in butcher (or parchment) paper and keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.This is a GREAT addition to a Breakfast Basket. Easy to send…
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Continue reading →: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Hand PiesBroccoli Cheddar Chicken Hand Pies Servings: 8 | Prep Time: 20 Min. | Cook Time: 20 Min. Ingredients: 1 roll Grands Flaky Layers biscuits | 1 cup frozen broccoli cuts | 1 Tbsp. butter | ½ cup cream of mushroom soup | 1 tsp. garlic powder | 1 tsp. onion powder | ½ tsp. salt | ½ tsp. pepper | 1 cup pulled rotisserie chicken | ½ cup grated…
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins
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Homemade Meat Sauce
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Mimi’s Strawberry Cake
Mimi’s Strawberry Cake is that strawberry cake. The one you see on a good old fashioned pot luck dessert table. The one you ate when…
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