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Only four simple ingredients and perfect for just a few people.
If you are a fan of the simple mayonnaise rolls, you will want to make this bread!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love simple recipes and this one is only four simple ingredients! Plus, it’s probably ingredients that you have on hand, which is even better. This makes a small loaf of bread so it’s perfect for just a few people! It comes together quickly and is great with just about any dish. Add butter, toast it for breakfast with jam or serve it as a side to spaghetti.

SWAPS

We like to add sesame seeds to the top, to give it a little texture, but you can absolutely leave those off. You could let it cook for about halfway and then top with some cheese if you like.

⭐TIP

This is a SMALL loaf of bread, so don’t expect a big fluffy loaf. That is why this is perfect for just a few people.

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Mayonnaise Bread

Anne Walkup

This bread is so simple to make, only 4 ingredients and perfect for a small group!

Prep Time 11 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 46 minutes

Course bread

Cuisine American

1 1/2 cups self-rising flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 cup buttermilk

Toasted sesame seeds optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine flour, salt, mayonnaise and buttermilk. Grease an 8 x 4 inch bread pan or spray with cooking spray.

Spread dough evenly in pan. If using sesame seeds, sprinkle on top.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 35 minutes or until browned on top or center tests done.

Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove and enjoy!

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December 13, 2025
Fan of gingerbread.. these cupcakes are a winner!!!
If you love gingerbread, add these to your recipe list! They are absolutely wonderful!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love baking during the holiday season and this one is great for Christmas. You can decorate them however you like and they have a wonderful taste! Make these for any holiday gathering since they are single serve they go over really well. We love recipes with molasess and this one is a winner! If you love spice cakes, this is a recipe you should try! The spices are so great!

SWAPS

We love cream cheese frosting on these cupcakes but you can always switch that up! Caramel would be delicious too or you could just dust with powdered sugar.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes

Judy Yeager

These cupcakes are perfect for any time of year, but we love them for Christmas!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup butter

1 egg

1 cup molasses I use sorghum molasses but any kind will do

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1 cup hot water

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter softened

1 box powdered sugar 16 oz

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cupcake Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Put cupcake cups in muffin tin. Cream sugar, butter together.

Add egg and beat well. Pour in molasses.

Add flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and hot water and mix well.

Fill cupcake holders a little over half full.

Cook for 30 minutes.

Cream Cheese Frosting Instructions

Keyword Ginger Cupcakes, Gingerbread Cupcakes

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December 8, 2025
Stop scrolling if you love Three Musketeers!
If you love Three Musketeers Candy, this is the treat for you! It’s only 3 ingredients!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We are big Three Musketeer lovers, so this recipe is perfect for us. Plus, it’s only 3 simple ingredients, which is always a WIN! It’s perfect for the holiday season and you can decorate them anyway you like! Super fun and so versatile.

SWAPS

Some people will dip these in white chocolate for the holiday season. We suggest using good-quality chocolate morsels as they bring out the best flavor in this candy.

⭐TIP

You don’t have to cut these into squares; you can drop them by spoonfuls onto parchment paper, put them in the fridge, and then dip them. The chocolate hardens very fast, so if you plan to decorate them, add sprinkles right after dipping them.

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Cool Whip Candy – 3 Ingredients

Anne Walkup

If you love Three Muskateers this is the recipe for you! Only 3 ingredients and so easy.

Prep Time 8 minutes

2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 8 minutes

Course candy, Dessert

Cuisine American

1 8 ounce Cool Whip thawed

2 bags milk chocolate chips 11 ounces bag (or close to it)

24 ounces of premium chocolate melting wafers we used Ghirardelli

Thaw cool whip (we thawed it in the refrigerator and then set it out for about 15 minutes)

In a microwave safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips. Melt for about 30 seconds, then stir and continue that cycle until they are fully melted.

Stir thawed cool whip into the milk chocolate chips. Keep stirring until fully combined. Line an 8X8 baking dish with parchment paper and pour cool whip mixture into it. Spread out evenly with a knife. Put in the freezer for a few hours.

Remove from freezer and cut into small squares. Melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave (using the same steps from above, 30 seconds at a time). Dip each square into the chocolate and place on parchment paper to harden. Top with sprinkles if desired.

We keep these in the refrigerator, we like them cold.

You can store these in the freezer up to 30 days.

Keyword Cool Whip Candy, Three Musketeer Candy

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November 15, 2025
Start your Christmas morning with these delicious biscuits!
These Cranberry Orange Butter Swim Biscuits are perfect for the holiday season!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love everything about this biscuit recipe! The flavor is wonderful and is the perfect biscuit for Christmas morning. We have had some people tell us they have such a hard time with biscuits, and if that is you.. these are the ones to make! No kneading needed and you can make them using one bowl. They come together easily and you dont have to cut them out or anything. You just need an 8X8 pan! Perfect for a small gathering or you could make two pans! Now.. if you are a fan of homemade biscuits, you must make our Cathead Biscuits, they are amazing.

SWAPS

We love the glaze on these biscuits but you can absolutely leave it off if you like. You could also add a little orange juice to it for an an orange glaze. You can use salted butter and leave the salt out of the recipe.

⭐TIP

We use fresh cranberries in this recipe and the flavor is great. You could probably switch them out for craisins if you needed.

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Cranberry Orange Butter Swim Biscuits

Anne Walkup

These are the perfect holiday biscuit and they come together quickly. The cranberry and orange go great together.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Course biscuit, Breakfast

Cuisine American

1 stick of unsalted butter or 8 tablespoons melted

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup white granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped fresh cranberries

2 tablespoons orange zest

2 cups buttermilk

Glaze for biscuits:

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup powdered sugar

3 tablespoons milk more or less

Melt the butter in a 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 baking dish. In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chopped cranberries and orange zest.

Add buttermilk and stir with spoon until dough come together and makes a ball. Press biscuit dough into pan with melted butter. Cut into 9 squares with knife.

Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes until brown on top. Makes 9 biscuits. Can add glaze below or leave it off if you want.

Keyword Cranberry Orange Biscuits, Cranberry Orange Butter Swim Biscuits

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November 6, 2025
The perfect Christmas Fudge.. and only 5 ingredients.
This is the ultimate Christmas Fudge! Made with peppermint and white chocolate, this is a real treat.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

This peppermint fudge is an wonderful addition to your Christmas celebration. Not only is it festive for the holiday season it is also beautiful on the dessert table. If you like peppermint, you will love this delicious fudge. It’s easy to make, only a few ingredients and is a wonderful gift too. We love to make gift bags for our neighbors each year, so we make a batch of this and each gift bag gets a few pieces. It’s always nice have a variety of sweet treats during the Christmas season.

SWAPS

The food coloring in this recipe is entirely optional. We didn’t use it as it makes the fudge more pink. Instead of crushing candy canes, you can buy a bag of crushed peppermint at the store. It makes this much easier and it’s usually available during the holiday season.

⭐TIP

We left the food coloring out in this recipe to make the fudge whiter. If you want it to be more pink, add the food coloring. We love this fudge cold so we keep it in the refrigeratore.

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Two Ingredient Fudge – This is a super easy recipe for when you need an easy fudge recipe.
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Peppermint Fudge

Judy Yeager

This peppermint fudge is the perfect Christmas Treat! It’s only 5 ingredients and absolutely delicious!

Prep Time 20 minutes

2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes

Course candy

Cuisine American, southern

3 1/2 cups white chips I used Nestles Toll House Premier White Morsels

1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk

1 1/2 cups finely crushed peppermint candy canes see notes

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Couple drops red food coloring Optional

Line an 8 inch square dish with aluminum foil. Grease the foil with butter or margarine. Combine the chips and milk in a saucepan and melt on the stove on medium heat stirring often to keep from burning. Once melted remove from heat and stir in crushed candy canes and extract.

Pour into 8 x 8 dish. If using the food coloring you can add along with the candy canes but I found it makes the fudge pink. I dipped a toothpick in the food coloring and kind of swirled it into the candy once it was in the dish. Put in refrigerator for about 1 1/2 hours or until fudge sets up and you can cut it with a knife. Makes about 24 pieces.

I used 18 of the ones that are about 6 inches long. I don’t like chunks of the peppermint in my fudge. I crushed mine in my coffee grinder. You can also put in plastic bag and crush with rolling pin.
You can also buy 8 ounce bags of crushed peppermint during the holiday season and that makes this even easier.

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November 5, 2025
Sunday dinner is so good with this chicken recipe!
This oven-roasted chicken is so easy and loaded with delicious flavor! Add this to Sunday dinner!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love to make this roasted chicken on a Sunday and enjoy it over the week. This chicken is perfect to make chicken salad, or just enjoy a chicken breast with a delicious meal, make chicken soup, chicken dumplings or any chicken dishes you like. It’s versatile too, you can switch up the spices.

SWAPS

This is a versatile recipe; you can switch up the spices, and it can also be used on a turkey. This recipe could also be used on a turkey breast you may just have to adjust the spices.

⭐TIP

You want to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. You will also want to let the chicken rest for about 20 minutes before slicing or serving. This will keep the chicken moist!

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Oven Roasted Chicken

Judy Yeager

This oven roasted chicken is so easy to make and super versatile! You can use this chicken in many different recipes and it’s great to make on Sunday for dinner.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

1 whole roasting chicken

1 stick unsalted butter

1 tablespoon dried rosemary or about 3 sprigs of fresh

1 tablespoon dried thyme or 3 tablespoons fresh

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons pepper

Melted butter for basting

Water to cover bottom of roasting pan

Wash your whole chicken and cut stick of butter into small pats with knife. Pull up the skin on the front of the chicken add 3 or 4 pats of butter under the skin. Add butter in crevices by each leg and each wing. Add some butter in the neck area.

Melt about 3 tablespoons butter and brush the outer side of the chicken. Sprinkle rosemary, thyme, onion powder, salt and pepper all over the chicken. You can use more or less of these spices as you like.

Add enough water to cover bottom of roasting pan and bake uncovered basting the chicken with melted butter at 30 and 60 minutes.

Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 90 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees on a meat thermometer. Let rest about 20 minutes before serving.

We make 2 each time by doubling this recipe. We love making chicken salad and having chicken to use in wraps or with meals. You can add a whole onion in the cavity along with some celery pieces if you like. Could also add vegetables in the pan with the chicken such as potatoes and carrots.

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October 31, 2025
This twist on a classic is a winner winner!
If you love pimento cheese and a great hash brown casserole.. You are in for a real treat!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We are big fans of pimento cheese and have a few versions on our website and we also love a great hash brown casserole. So this recipe was an immediate winner! It’s the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch and the flavor is perfect. It’s a great way to change up the regular recipe!

SWAPS

We made our homemade pimento cheese, but if you want to save time, buy some at the store! If you do use store-bought, we love the Palmetto brand at Walmart. They even have the jalapeno version if you would like to add a little kick! Not a fan of onions, you can easily leave them out. We love it with cheddar cheese on top, but you can use whichever you like.

⭐TIPS

You can prepare this dish in advance and then bake it on the day you want to enjoy it. Just mix all the ingredients, pour into your 9X13, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. You also do not need to thaw the potatoes when preparing/making this dish.

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Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole

Anne Walkup

If you love pimento cheese this is the recipe for you! Great for any breakfast or brunch and perfect for the holiday season.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

1 26 ounce bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes

3 tablespoons butter melted

1 1/2 cups pimento cheese. I used our recipe for Southern pimento cheese spread but can use bought

8 ounces sour cream

3/4 cup chicken broth

1/3 cup chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup cheddar cheese to sprinkle on top

Spray 9 x 13 casserole dish. Toss frozen hash browns in melted butter in a large mixing bowl..

Add pimento cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, onion, salt and pepper. Mix with spoon. Spread in baking dish.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven, uncovered, for 45 to 55 minutes until potatoes are cooked and brown on top.

Makes about 8 servings.

Keyword Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole

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October 28, 2025
Love easy recipes.. this one is so simple and a Christmas treat!
Grab three simple ingredients and make these delicious Christmas Pretzels. Great for the holiday season.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

Make these quick and easy little treats in no time for a sweet-and-salty snack your friends and family will love. They look so good along with all your other Christmas goodies when you put them out. You will only need three ingredients to make Christmas pretzels. They keep well in an airtight container in a cool place. Add these treats to your Christmas list of snacks and candies.

SWAPS & ADDITIONS

You can use any type of baking chips in this recipe—vanilla, butterscotch, peanut butter, etc. You can decorate with all kinds of sprinkles and get really creative. This is a super simple and super versatile recipe. Have fun with it!

⭐TIP

Add the sprinkles before the chocolate dries; that way, they stick. If you wanted to add a drizzle of red or green icing, you would want to let the chocolate dry first.

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Christmas Pretzels

Anne Walkup

These easy Christmas Pretzels are only 3 ingredients. They are a wonderful easy gift!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Course candy

Cuisine American, southern

Pretzels large, small or assorted

Chips You can use chocolate chips, vanilla, butterscotch, peanut butter or whatever you like

Christmas sprinkles green and red

Melt 1 cup of your favorite chocolate chips or any other kind of chips in a microwave bowl for about 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and when stirred becomes smooth.

Put 2 or 3 pretzels in the melted chocolate at a time, turn with a wooden spoon and put on foil or parchment paper. Sprinkle on decorations before chocolate hardens.

Put in a cool place for 15 to 20 minutes. You can make as many or few as you like.

Keyword Christmas pretzels

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October 24, 2025
Heavenly soft cookies you’ll love! These are a southern favorite!
These delicious Southern Pecan Cookies are perfect for any occasion. We especially love them during the holiday season.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

These cookies have such a wonderful flavor and they are easy to make. The sour cream really gives them a soft center and the pecans are perfect. We love to make these during the holiday season but they are delicious year round. Add these to your dessert table anytime and they also make a great gift. If you like soft cookies, these are the ones to make!

SWAPS & ADDITIONS

If you are not a nut fan or have an allergy you can add mini chocolate chips to the batter. These would also be great with sprinkles on them or any decoration when you take them out of the oven.

⭐TIP

These keep very well in an air tight container and can definitely be made in advance. We make them for our gift bags each Christmas and they are always a hit!

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Southern Pecan Cookies

Anne Walkup

Southern sour cream pecan cookies are good anytime and wonderful for the holidays.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Course Cookies

Cuisine American

1/2 cup oil I use Canola

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

1/2 cup sour cream

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup pecan pieces

Topping

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the oil, eggs, sugar, vanilla and sour cream. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and soda and mix well with a large spoon. Fold in pecans. In a smaller bowl mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Batter will look like cake batter.

Drop by tablespoon full onto a very lightly sprayed cookie sheet. Sprinkle a pinch of the sugar and cinnamon topping on each cookie. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 15 to 20 minutes. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen depending on the size you make the cookies.

These cookies make about 2.5 dozen, so I set the servings at 8 since most people have about 4 cookies.

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October 20, 2025
Love apple pie? You will love this muffin!
If you are a fan of Apple Pie, you will want to give these delicious muffins a try! They are easy and fantastic with a cup of coffee.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love a good muffin, and these are great with the apple pie filling. Then you add the pecans and all the delicious spices, and you have a delightful treat! These muffins are super versatile and keep well in an airtight container. They make about 18 muffins!

SWAPS & ADDITIONS

These muffins could be made with any pie filling. You could also add raisins to the muffins and top these with a little brown sugar too. If you are not a fan of the spices, simply switch them up. You can use pecans, walnuts or no nuts at all. Top these with a basic powdered sugar glaze if you like. You can freeze these muffins.

⭐TIP

I keep these in the refrigerator or a cool place. They would be great warmed up with ice cream too. You can freeze these.

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Apple Pie Muffins

Judy Yeager

These are delicious and make a wonderful breakfast on the go. The apple pie filling makes this treat super simple to make.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Course bread, Breakfast

Cuisine American

1 21 ounce can apple pie filling (I use Duncan Hines Original Country Apple Pie Filling)

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup white granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

3 tablespoons butter melted

2 eggs

1 cup nut pieces Optional

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add the vanilla extract, buttermilk, melted butter and eggs. Mix well with a spoon.

Spray a 12 cup muffin tin, add about 1/4 cup batter to each cup. Drop about 1 tablespoon of the apple pie filling into the batter. Sprinkle nuts on top. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes until brown on top.

This recipe makes around 18 muffins.

You can make these with about any kind of pie filling. They keep well and easily reheat in the microwave. I refrigerate any leftover. We love the filling “oozing” out of the muffins. You could add raisins along with the nuts and you could sprinkle a little brown sugar and cinnamon on top before baking.

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October 15, 2025
Love the Fall season, we have you covered with these recipes!

When the Fall season rolls around, we love to get all cozy in the house and in the kitchen! Making great dishes makes this season even more enjoyable and we have a great selection to enjoy. From breads to stews to your favorite Fall dessert, this roundup has something for everyone!

Hearty Soups & Stews for Chilly Nights

We love a hearty dish on a cool night and these always hit the spot. It’s the perfect time to get your crock pot out and explore some great dishes. These dishes also reheat well so they are perfect to enjoy for a few days in a row.

Chicken and Dumplings -Drop or Flat
This recipe has over 14,000 saves on our website! If you love drop or flat dumplings.. we have you covered. Nothing says cozy like a big bowl of dumplings and this is a family favorite. We are sure your family will love them too. If you need to see how dumplings are made, view our video here!

Hamburger Potato Soup
We love potato soup and this just takes that recipe up a notch. Hearty and delicious and super versatile. Can be made with ground turkey too! If you love regular potato soup, you may want to try our loaded baked potato soup.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This soup is really creamy, loaded with flavor and comes together really quickly. That is what is great about this soup, it takes about 30 minutes to make! Perfect for a busy night and it is versatile. You can use whatever cheese your family loves.

Easy Cowboy Stew
When you want a stick-to-your-ribs meal, this is the one! It’s made in a big pot and comes together pretty quickly. It’s a very hearty dish and perfect for a gathering. The men in our family LOVE this dish! Don’t forget the fried cornbread for a complete meal.

Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
This soup will quickly become a family favorite, it’s so easy to make and comes together really quickly. It’s delicious and loaded with flavor. We love it with Italian sausage but you could switch that out.

Comforting Casseroles & Main Dishes

These dishes are easy to make and will be a comforting addition to your Fall evenings. They come together quickly, loaded with flavor and delicious. Add these to your Fall menu and enjoy!

Hobo Stew – 4 Ingredients
Grab 4 ingredients and enjoy this great dish! It’s got a great flavor since it is made with baked beans and then you add ground beef and you are set. The maple flavor really brings this dish to life and it reheats well too!

Baked Spaghetti
This recipe has almost 4000 saves on our website and so many great reviews. It’s cheesy and delicious and one you will make over and over. You can make this with ground turkey too. It reheats well, just add some garlic bread.

Ground Beef and Gravy
This is the best comfort food, and you must add our creamy mashed potatoes. Grab a bowl, fill it with potatoes, top it with ground beef and gravy, and turn on your favorite TV show! It’s the best dinner and one you will make again and again.

Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
Grab some Texas toast and make this dish, it’s so easy and everyone will go back for seconds! Kids love this easy meal too and it’s perfect for just a few people. You can also keep the sloppy joe meat for the next day and have it over a baked potato or make sandwiches.

Frito Chili Pie
This is a super versatile dish and it’s great for any gathering. Perfect for football season and one you can make your own. You can make it up and get the big Frito scoops and serve it like a dip.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf
It’s one of our most popular recipes for a reason! It’s so simple to make and one of our favorites. Meatloaf is such an easy dish to make and it comes together really quickly. We have made it without the celery, peppers and onion and it is still fantastic!

Seasonal Sides with Fall Flavors

Make your favorite main dish and then add one of these delicious side dishes. Let’s face it, delightful side dishes make the meal all the more enjoyable. Go ahead and add that creamy macaroni and cheese and take two servings if you like!

Classic Southern Cornbread Dressing
In my opinion, this is the PERFECT side dish, and honestly, I don’t need the main meal. I can eat this by itself. It has almost 8000 saves and wonderful reviews. If you are a fan of dressing, you will want to give this one a try. If you like a twist on a classic, try this Sausage Biscuit Dressing.

Best Green Beans
We love our southern green beans that are slow-cooked for hours, but these are really good too. They come together quickly and go great with just about any meal. We love the sweetness of this dish, give it a try you will too.

Broccoli Rice Casserole
This creamy dish is easy to make and reheats really well. We love this side dish and you can switch up the cheese to what your family loves. You could also add some other vegetables too.

Skillet Creamed Corn
This skillet corn is made a little differently, but it’s a fantastic recipe! It comes together really quickly and we make it with canned corn. You may also love this delicious Molasses Corn, its a unique dish but great for the Fall season.

Creamed Peas and Potatoes
This is an old-fashioned dish that we have enjoyed for many years. If you’re a fan of peas, this is a dish you must try. It’s so creamy, and the bacon adds great flavor.

Homemade Breads & Biscuits

Baking on a Fall day may be the best way to bring in the season! The smells of delicious breads and biscuits in the oven is always a win. These recipes are some of our favorites to enjoy with family and friends during the Fall season.

Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
These have all the flavors of fall! Maple, Bacon, and Cheddar. Then, when you bring them out of the oven, slather on some butter! If you really want to take them up a notch cover them in maple syrup!

Apple Pie Bread
This bread is loaded with your favorite apple, then you have a delicious brown sugar and cinnamon swirl and topped with a glaze. It’s a combination of an apple pie and an apple fritter in the form of bread. It’s one you will make over and over.

Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits
These butter swim biscuits are so easy to make, you don’t even have to roll out the dough. These biscuits have sausage baked right into them.. so you know they are a winner. If you are a fan of butter swim biscuits, you will also want to try this Apple Fritter version and this Cinnamon Sugar version!

Delicious Pumpkin Bread
If you love pumpkin recipes and simple, quick breads, this is the one to try. It comes together really quickly, and it’s so good warm right out of the oven. Add some butter and enjoy with a cup of coffee. If you want to take it to the next level, try out delicious Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Bread.

Pecan Pie Muffins
These muffins are so easy to make and they taste so much like a pecan pie. Add these to your recipe list for a real Fall treat. Great for the holiday season too.

Old-Fashioned Fall Desserts

These desserts are perfect for the Fall season, with many fantastic reviews. They are classics for a reason and will always be a hit! All of these will roll right into the holidays too and can be made for any gathering.

Brown Sugar Loaf Cake
We love a good loaf cake and this recipe makes 2! It’s great to make and take one to a neighbor or give to a friend. The icing has the sweet taste of maple! Add this one to your Fall recipe list.

Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
This is such an easy cake and it tastes so much like a cinnamon roll! It is moist and delicious and so easy to make. It starts with a cake mix but the end result is wonderful. This is the perfect dessert and would be great to add to any brunch too.

Maple Pecan Pie Bars
We love pecan pie and we love the flavor of maple so this is the perfect combination! These bars are so good and come together with ease. These bars are the Fall treat everyone needs!

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
This recipe has everything we love, chocolate, cream cheese, nuts (optional) and our favorite chocolate frosting. So these cupcakes are a winner! Great for the Fall season, especially a winner at Halloween!

Pumpkin Praline Poke Cake
This pumpkin cake is so easy to make and everyone loves it. No one will ever know it starts with a mix. The addition of the pralined pecans on top is such a great addition! You can make this one in advance.

Carrot Cake Loaf Cake
Love carrot cake but want a smaller version?! This is the cake for you! It’s so easy to make and absolutely delicious. The frosting is wonderful and it’s perfect for your Fall season. Not a fan of raisins, simply leave them out.

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This Amish dessert is a winner!
This Amish Brown Sugar Dumpling recipe is one your family will love. It’s a wonderful dessert!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

This recipe for Amish Brown Sugar Dumplings is adapted from a recipe in a very old Amish cookbook I’ve had for years. I have added a few ingredients and used a little less sugar. It’s delicious and a wonderful dessert. We love it topped with ice cream, but whipped cream would be great too.

SWAPS & ADDITIONS

The Amish recipe I have does not call for the cinnamon, raisins, nuts or vanilla extract. Their recipes very often do not show exact measurements either. You can experiment with this and leave out what you don’t like, etc. The recipe above is the way I make it for my family. If you are not a fan of raisins, leave those out, too, or use craisins instead. Switch up the pecans for walnuts.

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These dumplings are great reheated in the microwave or even served cold. If you like brown sugar you will love this delicious dessert.

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Amish Brown Sugar Dumplings

Anne Walkup

This is an Amish recipe that my family loves. Perfect dessert for any occasion.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Batter Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup white granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1 cup raisins

2 tablespoons butter softened

1 cup milk

Syrup Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

2 cups water

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and cinnamon. Stir in the nuts and raisins. Cut in the softened butter. Add milk and stir. The dough should come together in kind of a large ball. It should all be wet but not real sticky.

Next, combine the syrup ingredients except for the vanilla extract in a pot on top of the stove and bring to a boil. Remove the syrup, stir in the vanilla extract and pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish.

Drop spoonfuls of the batter on top of the hot syrup. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 30 to 35 minutes until the batter is done on top

The Amish recipe I have does not call for the cinnamon, raisins, nuts or vanilla extract. Their recipes very often do not show exact measurements either. You can experiment with this and leave out what you don’t like, etc. The recipe above is the way I make it for my family.

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October 6, 2025
Have 20 minutes? This is the recipe for you!
If you love simple recipes that really hit the spot, this broccoli cheese soup is easy and delicious!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love easy recipes and this soup is simple. Comes together really quickly and has a great flavor. This soup is really versatile and one your family will love. It’s made with chicken broth and is really creamy. We use Velveeta, but you can switch it up; we’ve found that it melts really well.

SWAPS & ADDITIONS

You can switch out the cheese in this recipe to suit your taste. You can also leave out the onion and use onion powder instead if you prefer. You could also add cauliflower to this soup it you like. Want to add some protein? Add some rotisserie chicken!

⭐TIP

For a hearty way to enjoy this soup, serve it in a bread bowl. Alternatively, you could top it with croutons for a little extra something, or even add chopped bacon too. Of course we love it with our fried cornbread.

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Anne Walkup

This Broccoli Cheese Soup is super versatile and loaded with flavor and the best part is it comes together really quickly!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

2 cups chicken broth or 1 15 ounce can

1 12 ounce bag frozen broccoli

1/4 cup onion finely chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 medium carrot shredded

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 12 ounce can evaporated milk

1 10 3/4 ounce can cream of chicken soup, undiluted

8 ounces velveeta cheese cut in chunks or your favorite cheese.

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Salt to taste

In a microwave safe bowl or saucepan, combine the chicken broth, onion, carrot and broccoli. Cook in the microwave for 8 minutes stirring after about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.

In a separate saucepan on low heat melt the butter stir in the flour. Just like you were making gravy. Slowly add the milk stirring constantly and the cream of chicken soup.

Have your cheese cut in chunks and add to the milk mixture. Then add the broccoli mixture to this and continue cooking on low heat for 5 to 10 minutes.

Makes 8 to 10 cups.

I don’t ever bring this to a boil, but just cook on low heat.

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September 28, 2025
If you love pumpkin and you love easy recipes.. this is the one
These easy cake mix pumpkin donuts are the perfect Fall treat! They come together quickly, and the caramel icing takes them to the next level.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

If there is anything we love as a family, it is a donut, and these are the perfect Fall treat. Made with a cake mix, this recipe is even easier. Then, add our delicious caramel icing, and you are in heaven! We are big pumpkin fans and the spices in these are perfect. Add these to your recipe list and make them this Fall season. These donuts come together pretty quickly; you can make these in about 30 minutes.

SWAPS

You can switch out the seasonings in this if you prefer to add more pumpkin spice. You can also top this with a cream cheese frosting, just a powdered sugar glaze, or leave it off altogether. We love the caramel frosting. For a bit of sweetness, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top.

⭐TIP

Remember, these are cake mix donuts, so they have a cake-like consistency, and the icing keeps them very moist. We store them in an airtight container and they are actually good, cold if you prefer to keep them in the refrigerator.

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Cake Mix Pumpkin Donuts

Judy Yeager

These cake mix donuts are topped with a delicious caramel frosting. These are so easy to make and a perfect way to start the day.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, southern

1 15.25 ounce package Betty Crocker Super Moist Yellow Cake Mix

1 15 ounce can 100% pure pumpkin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Caramel Frosting Ingredients:

3/4 cup brown sugar

4 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 to 1 cup powdered sugar

Pour the pumpkin mix into a large mixing bowl and add the spices. Stir with a spoon to mix well. Add yellow cake mix and stir until all ingredients are wet. Spray a donut pan with cooking spray. My pan makes 12 medium sized donuts.

Spoon the mixture into the donut pan or could use a piping bag. I just used a spoon. I filled each cup almost full. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 12 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool in donut pan for 10 minutes before removing. This made 18 donuts for me. Add frosting.

Caramel Frosting Instructions:

Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan on top of the stove until melted and starts to boil. Remove and add vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Stir well. Drizzle or pour over cooled donuts.

If frosting gets too thick just add more milk. If too thin add more powdered sugar.

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September 27, 2025
Love potato soup?! Try this version.. we take it up a level!
If you are looking for a hearty soup, this hamburger potato soup is the one to make!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love this Hamburger Potato Soup, it’s hearty, versatile, and delicious! Add our wonderful fried cornbread for a real treat. You can make this dish on top of the stove or in the crock pot. It would be perfect for tailgating or any cold-weather activity. This soup will keep for a few days and reheats really well.

SWAPS & ADDITIONS

You can swap out the hamburger for ground beef or Italian sausage. You could also add in green beans, okra or celery. Leave out the spinach if you like and you can easily switch up the spices.

⭐TIP

If you want a creamy cheese that actually melts, it’s best to shred your own from a block of cheese. It’s significantly better and works great in this recipe!

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Hamburger Potato Soup

Anne Walkup

This Hamburger Potato Soup is wonderful comfort food! Great to enjoy with family and friends.

Prep Time 15 minutes

6 hours

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American, southern

1 pound ground beef

1 cup chopped green onion or 1 medium onion

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 cup chopped or sliced carrots

1/2 cup frozen corn

1 cup chopped fresh spinach

2 14.5 ounce cans beef broth

3 to 4 medium potatoes peeled and cut up

1/2 cup water

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons dried basil

3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup milk

2 teaspoons cornstarch optional, used to thicken soup only

Brown the hamburger, onions and minced garlic in a skillet on top of the stove. Remove, drain and put in soup pot or crock pot. Add remaining ingredients to soup pot or crock pot and if cooking on top of the stove, cook until potatoes and carrots are soft.

Cook in crock pot for 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

Once cooked, garnish with cheddar cheese.

If you want the soup thicker, whisk the cornstarch into the milk before adding to pot.
Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.

Keyword crock pot recipe, easy recipe, hamburger reciipe, hamburger soup, potato recipe

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September 25, 2025
Want a no bake dessert that takes minutes to put together?!?!
If you love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, you are going to love these little treats!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love rice krispie treats, and these are made differently, but you still get the delicious marshmallow cream. It’s spread on top of the honey graham crackers that are mixed with peanut butter and powdered sugar. So good and so easy! These are perfect for any gathering, especially a small one, since they are made in an 8X8. Plus you can’t go wrong with a no bake treat!

SWAPS

You could do a few swaps on this dish, you could use semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips or butterscotch. We added nuts on top; you can leave those off. We like the crunchy peanut butter, but I am sure the smooth would work as well. We haven’t tried this with almond butter, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

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We keep these in the refrigerator and like to set them out for about 10 minutes before serving them. We love them cold.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats

Anne Walkup

Only a handful of ingredients and so simple to make! Your family will love these delicous Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats.

Prep Time 10 minutes

3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

18 honey graham cracker squares crushed

1 stick of butter melted or 8 tablespoons

1 2/3 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter

1 7 1/2 ounce jar marshmallow fluff

1 cup dark chocolate morsels can use whatever chocolate chips you like or even use butterscotch chips

Crush the crackers and put in large bowl.(I put them in a plastic ziplock bag and crush with rolling pin). Melt the butter and add to crumbs. Mix well with spoon.

Stir in the powdered sugar and peanut butter. Mix well and press into a greased 8 inch square pan.

Remove the top from the marshmallow fluff and heat in microwave in the jar until you can spread over crumb mixture evenly. (You have to watch it constantly or it will come out of the jar.)

Next, melt the chocolate chips in microwave until they can be spread over the marshmallow. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours until you can cut evenly with a knife. Cut into squares or bars.

I keep these refrigerated.

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September 24, 2025
Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Everyone knows it’s the side dishes that make Thanksgiving dinner fabulous! From Southern cornbread dressing to giblet gravy, these classic Southern Thanksgiving side dishes will have your guests raving!

⭐Southern Thanksgiving Dressing Recipes

It’s not a Southern Thanksgiving unless dressing is on the table! Many ask what the difference is between stuffing and dressing and it’s really simple. Stuffing is “stuffed” into the cavity of the turkey, where the dressing is cooked outside of the bird. In the South, you’ll hear most people use the term “dressing.”

SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING-Our popular cornbread dressing is made with both cornbread and biscuits. Watch our Step by Step cooking video. Don’t forget that giblet gravy.

SAUSAGE BISCUIT DRESSING-This southern dressing is made with biscuits and sausage. It’s moist and delicious! You can make our famous Cathead Biscuits a couple of days in advance to make this recipe.

SAUSAGE RICE DRESSING-Rice is prevalent in the South, and this rice dressing is always a good holiday idea.

⭐Thanksgiving Potato Side Dishes

Potatoes make a very popular side dish! Plus, you gotta have something to pour the gravy over.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES-Is it even Thanksgiving if mashed potatoes aren’t on the table? If you happen to have any leftovers, I highly recommend making these mashed potato biscuits or fried potato cakes.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE-For many, Thanksgiving is the only time they eat sweet potatoes. This casserole has fantastic reviews.

SWEET POTATO PONE-it’s made with sweet potatoes and molasses and is a traditional holiday food. It can be served as a dessert or a side dish. We serve it as a side dish.

⭐Thanksgiving Vegetable Recipes

Can’t forget the vegetables. Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be complete without a few vegetbale dishes.

SOUTHERN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE-It’s definitely a staple! Probably one of the most popular side dishes for Thanksgiving.

BEST GREEN BEANS– This recipe for green beans is super simple to make and always a hit. You can make these a day in advance too!

EASY CORN CASSEROLE-This is a very popular Southern recipe. Plus, it’s a simple dish that always received wonderful reviews.

GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES-you can never go wrong with this recipe.

CORN PUDDING-This is an old-timey Southern dish that is popular for Thanksgiving. If you’ve never had corn pudding, it’s a must try.

GARLIC CHEESE GRITS-Mom made these for every holiday when we were growing up. It’s definitelya classic southern side dish.

SOUTHERN PEA SALAD-this classic dish is always a favorite!

⭐Thanksgiving Fruit Side Dishes

STRAWBERRY PRALINE SALAD-A good fluff salad is a must for the holidays! This strawberry praline salad is SO GOOD!

EASY CRANBERRY SALAD-just three ingredients and one of our most popular holiday recipes. If you love this one you may also love this Cranberry Celebration Salad!

PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE-this is a very popular southern side dish. If you’ve never had it, you gotta try it.

PISTACHIO SALAD AKA WATERGATE SALAD-it’s definitely an old fashioned favorite!

⭐Thanskgiving Side Dishes – Family Favorites

Every family has those dishes that always shows up during the holidays. Here are a few of our family favorites.

BARLEY CASSEROLE-Grandmother made it every year for Thanksgiving. Now Anne makes it and it’s a must for your holiday.

BUTTERMILK MACARONI AND CHEESE-when there is a holiday or a special occasion, macaroni and cheese will be served. Period!

SOUTHERN SPOON BREAD-This is also a dish that grandmother always served. It’s definitely a family favorite.

❤️Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dishes

For many years we had a non-traditional Thanksgiving. We served different dishes and everyone loved it. You don’t have to go the traditional route.

A FEW MORE THANKSGIVING RECIPES

Pumpkin Bread

This pumpkin bread is easy to make and makes a wonderful gift during the holiday season.

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September 22, 2025
CHEESY ITALIAN CASSEROLE
Dinner made easy with this delicious Italian Casserole, loaded with cheese and super versatile.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

his cheesy Italian hamburger casserole makes a wonderful meal for family on a busy weeknight or make it anytime along with a salad for a dish you can throw together and put in the oven and forget it until done. You could cut this recipe in half or double for a large group. If you like Italian food, you will love this dish.

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SWAPS & ADDITIONS

You can switch out the pasta for any you like! If you are not a fan of green peppers or onions, you can simply leave them out. You could use low-fat cream cheese and low-fat sour cream in this recipe. We love it with the mozzarella, but you could easily use an Italian blend too.

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Cheesy Italian Hamburger Casserole

Anne Walkup

This Cheesy Italian Casserole will quickly become a family favorite. The combination of spices and pasta makes this a great dish.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, southern

1 pound ground beef or you could use Italian sausage

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta cooked

1 cup chopped green onion or regular onion

1 cup chopped green pepper

1 (14.5 ounccan diced tomatoes undrained

1 (8 ounccan tomato sauce

1 (4 ounccan sliced mushrooms drained

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon dried basil or could use fresh

1 (8 ouncpackage cream cheese softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside. Brown ground beef, onions and green pepper in skillet on top of the stove and drain if needed. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sliced mushrooms, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and basil to skillet and heat for about 10 minutes.

Spread pasta in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Cover with hamburger mixture. Combine softened cream cheese and sour cream by mixing together with a spoon and then spread over top of hamburger in casserole. Sprinkle on cheese. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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September 17, 2025
Grab 4 ingredients and make this simple recipe!
We love fudge and this easy version is quick and delicious! Super versatile too.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

This is the quickest and easiest fudge recipe you will ever make! It only takes a few minutes and it is so good. I cut this into small pieces and keep it in my fridge for when I am craving something sweet, and since I am a chocoholic, it makes the perfect treat.

SWAPS & ADDITIONS

This a super versatile and straightforward base recipe. You can easily switch out the chips, could use peanut butter or butterscotch or a combination. We have made this with butterscotch and it was delicious. You could also add in some raisins, take out the nuts, add in coconut. This is a recipe you can really play with.

⭐TIP

This is a softer style fudge, not super hard and I feel like it is even better the next day, so you can easily make this in advance.

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Easiest Fudge Ever

Leigh Walkup

This easy fudge recipe is only 4 ingredients! So simple to make and always a hit.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Course candy

Cuisine American

1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup nut pieces walnuts or pecans, (optional)

Dump the milk and chocolate chips into a microwave safe glass bowl. Microwave 1 minute and 30 seconds. Remove and stir until smooth. Add vanilla extract and nuts. Mix well and pour into a sprayed 9 x 9 dish. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Cut into squares. Makes about 24 pieces depending on size you cut your squares

I have tried this with fat free condensed milk and it does not get as hard as the whole condensed milk but could not tell much difference in the taste.

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September 16, 2025
If you love rice krispy treats.. stop scrolling now
These peanut butter treats are so easy to make and are delicious! Great for any gathering.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We are big fans of Rice Krispie treats, and these take those to the next level. If you are a fan of chocolate and peanut butter then you will want to make these too. The addition of brown sugar is excellent. These are also made in an 8X8, so they are perfect for just a few people. You could also double the recipe.

SWAPS & ADDITIONS

These are very versatile; you could easily switch out the semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate or white chocolate. If you are not a fan of pecans, you can use walnuts or leave the nuts out altogether. We make these with creamy peanut butter, but any would probably work.

Mississippi Mud Brownies

Mississippi Mud Brownies are so simple and completely addictive! A fudge brownie mix, marshmallows, store-bought chocolate frosting, and toasted pecans make this dessert irresistible.

⭐TIP

These are stored in the refrigerator; however, it is best to let them sit out about 10 minutes before cutting.

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Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

Anne Walkup

These Peanut Butter Cereal Treats are so easy to make and super versatile. Made in an 8X8 so perfect for a small gathering.

Prep Time 10 minutes

1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup light corn syrup

2 tablespoons butter divided

2 cups Rice Krispie cereal

1/2 cup pecans chopped

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Combine brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup and one tablespoon butter in a pan and bring to a boil on top of the stove over medium heat. Remove and add cereal and pecans.

Spray a 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 baking dish with cooking spray and press mixture into dish. Melt chocolate chips and the other tablespoon of butter in the microwave about one minute.

Spread over cereal mixture. Can add more chopped pecans on top. Store in refrigerator.

We take them out of the fridge and let them sit for about 10 minutes before cutting them into pieces.

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September 13, 2025