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Grab a cake mix and make this bread! Easy and delicious.
This Pistachio Bread is so easy to make and has a wonderful flavor! Perfect for any occasion!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We have always been big fans of pistachios! So this was a great choice and it’s made with a cake mix so it’s different but great and comes together quickly. This recipe makes 2 loaves of bread so it’s perfect to make for a gathering or to simply give your friends or family a delicious loaf of bread.

SWAPS

I haven’t tried it, but I am sure you could use a white cake mix in this recipe. If you don’t want to add the glaze to the top, you can leave it off. We used full-fat sour cream, but you could probably use low-fat. I have not tried replacing the sour cream with Greek Yogurt, but it may work.

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Easy Pistachio Bread

Anne Walkup

This Pistachio Bread is made with a cake mix and makes 2 loaves. It’s so easy and absolutely delicious! Great for any occasion.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Course bread, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

1 13.25-ounce box yellow cake mix

2 3.4-ounce boxes instant pistachio pudding mix

4 eggs

¼ cup olive oil can use vegetable oil

2 tablespoons of water

1 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½-1 cup chopped pistachios

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Milk as needed

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, add the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, water, and sour cream until well combined.

Gently stir in the pistachios (leaving some back to sprinkle on top) In a separate small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon.

Grease two regular-size loaf pans (9X5) and sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly on the bottom and sides.

Pour half the batter into each pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle remaining pistachios on top.

Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the loaves cool completely before adding the glaze.

To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Drizzle over the cooled bread.

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February 13, 2026
25+ Recipes that will make your Valentine’s Day even sweeter!

This day doesn’t have to be extravagant; it can be very simple and filled with love. All of these delicious desserts will spoil your loved ones! We love baking something sweet for Valentine’s Day! Many people love a chocolate-covered strawberry, but a great chocolate cake goes a long way!

Chocolate Desserts for Valentine’s Day

We love chocolate, and you will find many chocolate recipes on our website, but we decided to pull out a few that will work perfectly for February 14th!

Chocolate Cherry Cake

This cake has wonderful reviews and it’s perfect for this special day! The combination of cherry and chocolate is a winner!

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies

Perfect for a small dessert and absolutely delicious! These are a must-make if you love chocolate covered cherries.

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Classic Chocolate Pie

This Classic Chocolate Pie never disappoints! It’s an old fashioned recipe for a reason and will always be one of the best.

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Lunch Lady Brownies

These brownies have incredible reviews and we know why! The frosting is amazing!

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Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Wow your loved ones with these incredible cupcakes! The cream cheese center is a game changer!

Check out this recipe

Mississippi Mud Cake

This cake has been around a very long time and it’s one you will make again and again. Perfect for this occasion!

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Fruit Desserts Perfect for Valentine’s Day

We all know that strawberries like to steal the show and pink is the color you see everywhere, so let add some delicious treats your loved ones will love!

Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake

This cake looks difficult but you would be shocked how easy it is and how delicious! It’s the perfect dessert!

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Strawberry Pudding

If you are a fan of old fashioned banana pudding, then you are going to want to try this one! It’s amazing!

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Strawberry Banana Cake

This cake is made with a mix but we take it up a notch! The frosting is a wonderful addition and it’s beautiful too.

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Strawberry Cobbler

This is an easy recipe that anyone will love! Don’t forget the ice cream!

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Crescent Cherry Cheesecake Bars

This is a really simple dessert or could be a breakfast treat too! Anyone can make this one!

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Easy No Bake Desserts We all Love

We love no bake desserts and they are usually very easy to make.. which is a win win! These all have wonderful reviews.

Oreo Ice Cream Cake

This no bake dessert is made with ice cream sandwiches and oreos! It’s a true winner and everyone loves it.

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Cheesecake Pretzel Dessert

This is a great one, can be made a day in advance and even gluten free! Switch out the cherries for blueberries!

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Cherry Cheesecake

This Cherry Cheesecake is super easy and it’s made with a delicious homemade crust!!

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No Bake Avalanche Treats

So easy to make and come together really quickly! So these are great to make for your loved ones, coworkers, etc.

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No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

These no bake cookies are a little different than the original and we think they are incredible!

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Dandy Do Cookies

These are so simple to make and always a hit! Can be made in advance too.

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Cookies and Other Desserts

We love a good cookie and they are perfect for Valentine’s Day. We don’t like to complicate it, these are some of our favorites! Including a few classic desserts that fit the occasion too!

Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are our absolute favorite and they will melt in your mouth! They have great reviews and the best flavor.

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Three Day Coconut Cake

This is a cake you can make three days in advance! It’s a classic and one your loved ones will LOVE!

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Banana Pudding Cookies

These are a great twist on a classic! So good and taste so much like the old fashioned banana pudding.

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Oatmeal Cream Pies

If you love a good Little Debbie.. this is the recipe for you! Once you try this homemade version you will never go back.

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Martha Washington Candy

This is a classic candy that has been around for a very long time. It’s easy to make and a great Valentine’s Day treat.

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Sugar Cookie Bars

Add some pink sprinkles and you have a great dessert! So easy and so good!

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Breakfast in Bed? Lets Start the Day Right!

If you love to spoil your loved for breakfast here are some great treats that will start the day right! Easy and delicous!

Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

This is the best way to start Valentine’s Day! These are so good and made from scratch!

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Chocolate Waffles

This is like dessert for breakfast! We added ice cream and whipped cream for a real treat.

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Chocolate Gravy

This is a true classic that has been around for a very long time! Great way to start the day!

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Stuffed Blackberry French Toast

This blackberry french toast could easily be made with blueberries! Great way to start the day!

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Brown Sugar Pop Tarts

We use a great shortcut to make these and they are a hit! Easy and simple!

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February 7, 2026
Grab these 5 simple ingredients and make this easy appetizer!
If you love simple appetizers, these onion cheese puffs are easy and delicious!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We are big fans of simple recipes, and this one is delicious! This recipe is only a few ingredients and tastes great. Its super versatile and you can easily switch up it up with other cheese, etc. This comes together in less than 20 minutes and is a wonderful appetizer. The French bread with the creamy onion mixture is a great combination.

SWAPS

We make this with the parmesan cheese that comes in the green jar, old school like what you would put on a pizza! It really adds great taste to this, but you could always use fresh. I think you could switch it up with different cheese too.

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I think these are great fresh out of the oven but they were good reheated in the oven the next day too.

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Onion Cheese Puffs

Anne Walkup

These Onion Cheese Puffs are so simple to make, only 5 ingredients and a wonderful appetizer. You can make these in under 20 minutes.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 17 minutes

Course Appetizer, bread

Cuisine American

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup chopped green onions can use regular onions

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese the kind in the green topped jar

1 loaf French bread can use whatever bread you like

Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, onions and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.

Slice bread and slather each piece with the mixture. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top of each slice.

Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 12 minutes.

Makes about 12.

Could add salt and pepper or chopped basil on top of each slice.

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February 6, 2026
Love a simple soup recipe.. this is the one for you! Hearty too!
This is a hearty soup that is easy to make and loaded with flavor! Add this chicken corn soup to your recipe list!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love easy recipes with lots of flavor and this is one of those! Plus, it’s versatile; you can even use rotisserie chicken to cut down on time. This soup also comes together really quickly so it’s perfect for a busy night. We love it with saltines or oyster crackers.

SWAPS

Soups are very versatile; if you are not a fan of carrots, simply leave them out. Can’t have onions? Add some onion powder. Grab a rotisserie chicken to save even more time. Don’t have fresh corn, use frozen. Lot’s of easy ways to make this delicious soup.

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Since this soup contains heavy cream, don’t bring it to a boil. It will cause the milk to curdle. I have not tried freezing this recipe but see no reason why you couldn’t. You could also cut this recipe in half with no problems.

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Chicken Corn Soup

Anne Walkup

This Chicken Corn Soup is hearty and delicious. Great on a cold day and perfect for any gathering. Loaded with flavor and super versatile.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

3 tablespoons of unsalted butter

2 celery stalks sliced

1 onion medium size, sliced thin

2 carrots peeled and chopped

3 tablespoons of minced garlic

3 chicken breast boiled and shredded (or 4 cups of rotisserie chicken)

2 14.5 ounce cans of chicken broth

2 cups of frozen or fresh corn kernels

1 cup of heavy cream

½ teaspoon of smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon of salt

½ teaspoon of pepper

Melt butter in your soup pot over medium heat, add onion carrots and celery. Cook for about 7-8 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook about a minute.

Next add in chicken and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce to medium-low heat.

Add in corn and let simmer for about 15 minutes.

Whisk in heavy cream and, let it cook, but NOT boil so it doesn’t curdle.

Serve with oyster crackers or saltines and enjoy!

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January 30, 2026
Love a good onion ring.. then give these a try!
These Onion Rings are a keeper! Perfect for an appetizer or a side to burgers, etc.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love easy recipes and we also love onions. My Aunt always said, “Onions are nature’s antibiotic,” and she loved to sauté onions and put them on a baked potato. We seem to always have onions in the house and on a snow day we gave these a try! We love the taste and can’t wait to make them again this summer with burgers!

SWAPS

If you can’t find vidalia onions you can use any sweet onions. You can use whatever cooking oil you like; we use canola in this recipe because it fries better.

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I use a large two-tined fork or tongs to dip the onions and to remove them from the skillet. I found this was the easiest way to get them out.

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Onion Rings

Anne Walkup

These onion rings will quickly become a favorite! Made with buttermilk and bread crumbs and the taste is wonderful.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

2 sweet Vidalia onions peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup buttermilk could use regular milk

1 egg

3/4 cup plain Panko bread crumbs

Oil for frying I use canola

Extra salt for cooked onion rings

You will need 3 medium sized bowls. Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt in one. Whisk the buttermilk and egg in the second bowl and the bread crumbs go in the third.

Add about 3/4 cup of oil to a skillet. Oil should be deep enough to float onion rings. I like to use canola when frying because it makes a crispier crust. Dip each onion ring in the flour, then milk and bread crumbs last.

Drop in hot oil and fry on each side about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with salt to taste while hot.

Makes about 2 dozen onion rings depending on the size of your onions and thickness of your onion rings.

If you can’t find Vidalia onions, any sweet onions will do.
I use a large two tined fork or tongs to dip the onions and to remove them from the skillet.

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January 27, 2026
Try this bread if you love English Muffins!
If you are a big fan of English Muffins, this is the bread for you! It is absolutely delicious!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We have always been big fans of our Homemade English Muffins and thought bread might be delicious. We were right, it is wonderful, especially toasted with butter and jelly. This recipe makes 2 loaves, but they don’t rise much, so honestly, it will be perfect for a family or give a loaf to your neighbor!

BEST TO ENJOY WITH

We love this bread toasted with butter and jelly, but I really feel like it would make a great French toast too. Also, you can use this to make a delicious egg sandwich; the bread has enough structure to hold up.

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Be sure to sprinkle the pan with cornmeal; this will help prevent sticking. You want it to come out of the pan easily.

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English Muffin Bread

Anne Walkup

This English Muffin Bread is easy to make and tastes just like an English Muffin! Great toasted with butter and jelly.

Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Course bread, Breakfast

Cuisine American

1/2 cup warm water

4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 tablespoon white granulated sugar

5 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

2 1/4 cups warm milk

Cornmeal for dusting pans

Spray or grease 2 (9×5) bread pans. Sprinkle cornmeal on bottom and sides of pans. In a bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of warm water with the yeast and sugar. Stir. Let sit for 10 minutes or until yeast begins to bubble.

In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add the yeast mixture and the warm milk and mix with a spoon until ingredients are incorporated and wet.

Divide ingredients with a spoon adding half the dough to each pan with the spoon. Spread dough out level in the pans. I use the back of a wooden spoon that has been dusted with flour. You can sprinkle the top of the dough with a little more cornmeal if you want.

Cover and put in a warm place to rise from 45 to 60 minutes. I heat my oven to 170 degrees, turn off the oven and cover my pans with a dish towel and put in oven to rise.

Dough should double in size or come to the top of the pans. It probably won’t rise above the sides.

Once dough rises, heat oven to 400 degrees and bake the bread for 25 to 30 minutes until brown on top.

Let cool for 10 minutes and remove from pans. Let cool completely before slicing.

Makes 2 loaves.

Bread is best toasted with your favorite jams and jellies.

Keyword English Muffin Bread

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January 24, 2026
If you are a fan of sweet onions…
This is a unique pie but it is delicious! If you love onions this is a dish you must make!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love a sweet Vidalia onion, and this pie really hits the spot. We use a homemade flaky pie crust, and it tastes wonderful. We love the combination of sharp cheddar with this pie! This is a great dish for Meatless Monday, or it can be a great side dish. Super versatile!

SWAPS

You can always use a store-bought crust if you want to! We love the homemade but totally understand if you want to save some time. We suggest the rollout kind by Pillsbury. We love the sharp cheddar, but if you want to switch up the cheese, you can. If you can’t find Vidalia onions, you can use any sweet onion.

⭐TIP

This pie needs time to set up and it also reheats well the next day. Perfect to make for a gathering an hour or so in advance. If you can’t find Vidalia onions, you can use any sweet onion.

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Vidalia Onion Pie

Judy Yeager

This Vidalia Onion Pie is a favorite.. if you love sweet onions definitely give this delicious dish a try!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Course Brunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

3 tablespoons butter

5 medium sized sweet Vidalia onions (peeled and thinly sliced and separated into rings)

3 eggs

1 cup evaporated milk

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon flour

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon Tabasco optional

1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated

1 9 inch deep dish pie shell, (can use a bought pie shell or make your own)

Ingredients for homemade pie crust:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup Crisco cold

3/4 cup ice water more or less

Melt butter in skillet on top of stove. Add onions and cook on medium heat until translucent and starting to brown. I cook mine about 30 minutes stirring frequently. You can add a little more butter if needed.

Whisk together in a bowl the eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce. Once cooked, stir onions into the egg and milk mixture and pour into pie crust. You do not have to cook the pie crust first before adding the filling.

Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Reduce heat to 325 and bake another 20 minutes until brown on top and filling is set.

Cool to room temperature before cutting. Makes 1 deep dish pie.

Instructions for our homemade deep dish pie crust:

Combine flour with Crisco and cut the shortening into flour until resembles coarse crumbs. Add salt and ice water and mix with spoon until dough comes together in bowl to make a ball. Put in refrigerator uncovered for 30 minutes.

Remove and roll out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Add to pie plate and trim edges to fit your plate. Crimp edges with fingers. Use a fork to prick bottom and sides of pie shell before adding filling.

Keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated. Also the time to make this pie does not include the time to prepare the pie crust.

Keyword Vidalia Onion Pie

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January 19, 2026
Start your day this way… so easy to make!
If you love blueberries and are a fan of biscuits, these are for you!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We are a big fan of butter swim biscuits because they are so easy to make. You don’t have to roll them out or cut them out! These are the perfect way to start the day and anyone can make these biscuits. We love the addition of blueberries and you can also add a glaze if you like and we have included that recipe in the recipe card!

SWAPS

We love these biscuits made the way they are and people always ask if they can use milk. Yes, some people use milk, but we highly recommend the buttermilk. The fat content is higher, which just makes the biscuits better.

⭐TIP

You can also make these in an 9X9 too! These are very light and fluffy biscuits and reheat well too!

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Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits

Anne Walkup

Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits are a great way to start the day. You can add a glaze if you like or leave it off like we did.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Course biscuit, Breakfast

Cuisine American

1 stick 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 fresh blueberries could use frozen

2 cups buttermilk

Glaze Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup powdered sugar

3 tablespoons milk more or less

Melt butter in 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 baking dish. In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and blueberries. Add buttermilk and stir with spoon until dough comes together and makes a ball. Press biscuit dough into pan with melted butter. Cut into 9 squares with a 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 Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits

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January 16, 2026
This was a popular snack from the 70’s!
This vintage recipe for Hot Buttered Cheerios also known as fried cheerios is a keeper.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We read that this recipe was popular in the 70’s and 80’s, so we had to try it immediately! You know how we love old recipes. We tried this one and all agreed.. it’s a winner. The combination of vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar is so good! Plus, these come together in about 5 minutes and are great to enjoy while watching a movie.

SWAPS

We used Honey Nut Cheerios in this recipe, but you can use any you like. You can also use any generic brand you like; it will still be good! These are delicious, warm right out of the pan!

⭐TIP

We love these warm right out of the skillet but if you must store them do so in an airtight container.

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Hot Buttered Cheerios

Anne Walkup

These Hot Buttered Cheerios are a great snack on movie night! They come together in less than 10 minutes and only a few ingredients.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

4 cups Honey Nut Cheerios can use any kind of cheerios

4 tablespoons butter melted

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup white granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Salt to taste optional

Melt butter on top of stove in skillet over medium heat. Stir in vanilla extract and add the cereal.

Cook 3 to 5 minutes stirring constantly until some of the cereal pieces are browned and toasted.

Whisk together sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Add cereal to bowl and toss. Makes 4 cups

If using salted butter, you may not want extra salt.

Keyword Fried Cheerios, Hot Buttered Cheerios

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January 14, 2026
If you love quiche.. make this recipe..
If you are a fan of quiche, you will definitely want to make this delicious Sausage and Pimento Cheese Quiche.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

If you have followed our website for any amount of time, you know we love our pimento cheese, so we are always trying to find new ways to enjoy it. This quiche is one you will make over and over. It also reheats well and that is always a plus. Make this on a Sunday morning and enjoy it for breakfast over the week.

SWAPS

We love making our own pie crust, but you can easily buy a store-bought one, which will definitely save you some time. You could also use 2% milk in this recipe. I haven’t tried it but you could use the turkey breakfast sausage too.

⭐TIP

Shred your own cheese for extra gooey, delicious results. Freshly shredded cheese is a game-changer. Trust me!

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Sausage and Pimento Cheese Quiche

Anne Walkup

This Sausage and Pimento Cheese Quiche is one you will make over and over again. It’s a great way to start the day and comes together quickly.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine American

1 9 inch pie crust, store bought or homemade

1 8 ounce block of sharp cheddar cheese – coarsely grated

½ pound of pork breakfast sausage cooked and drained

1 4 ounce jar of pimentos

4 eggs

1 cup of whole milk

½ cup of heavy cream

¼ teaspoon of salt

¼ teaspoon of pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine the cooked pork sausage, pimentos, grated cheese and add to the pie crust.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt and pepper.

Pour mixture into the pie crust over the meat mixture.

Place in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until center tests done.

Keyword Pimento Cheese Quiche, Sausage and Pimento Cheese Quiche

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January 8, 2026
Grab some Texas toast for this simple recipe…
When life gets busy, this is a great go-to recipe that will save you lots of time! Texas Toast Pizzas are so easy to make and super versatile!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love easy recipes that are versatile and loaded with flavor and this one checks all the boxes. It’s simple to grab some Texas toast and throw these together, and since you are making them individually, you can put the toppings you love. Perfect for kids who like different things and great for a Friday night with the family.

SWAPS

You can switch out the regular pepperoni for turkey pepperoni. Add sausage and any toppings you like, and even switch out the garlic Texas toast for the five cheese blend.

⭐TIP

I do belive these are best served fresh, so we make a few and if we want more, we make more. If you don’t eat them when you make them the sauce will make the sauce soggy.

OTHER DELICIOUS RECIPES:
- Texas Toast Sloppy Joes – This is a recipe you will love made with our popular sloppy joe mix.
- Lazy Lasagna – Grab 4 simple ingredients and make this delicious dish!
- Hobo Stew – This hearty dish is only 4 ingredients too and has great reviews.
- Curry Chicken Salad – This is a simple recipe, so easy and great on croissants!
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Texas Toast Pizzas

Anne Walkup

These Texas Toast Pizzas are so easy to make and great on a busy night. Super versatile too and everyone loves them.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

8 Slices of garlic Texas Toast you’ll find it in the frozen food section of your grocery store

½ cup of pizza sauce

½ cup of diced green peppers

32 pieces of sliced pepperoni

½ cup of shredded mozzarella

½ cup of shredded sharp cheddar

Italian seasoning

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the Texas toast on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 2 minutes, then flip the toast and bake for another 2 minutes.

Take out of the oven and spread pizza sauce, four slices of pepperoni, green peppers, and cheese on each slice of toast.

Sprinkle a shake or two of Italian seasoning over the pizzas and then place back in the oven for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.

We like to dip in ranch dressing!

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January 3, 2026
These are a great meal or an appetizer..
If you love hand pies, this is a great one to add to the list! Filled with hamburger, sausage and seasonings!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love hand pies and this one is a true winner! The flaky crust with the meat mixture just really goes together. We didn’t feel these needed to be dipped in anything but a little hot sauce is a great addition! You can also make the sauce in this recipe if you want to add one. It would go great!

SWAPS

You could switch out the ground beef for ground turkey if you needed to, but if you do I would add more seasonings to give the turkey a better flavor. You could also just use onion powder if you need instead of onions. We love to make this pie crust, but if you are short on time, you can always just buy a premade roll-out pie crust for a great shortcut.

⭐TIP

You can make the circle for the pies any size you like. Want a bigger hand pie, use a larger circle, want to make these more like an appetizer, use a smaller one!

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Cajun Hand Pies

Judy Yeager

The crust and the meat mixture just really goes together. These can be a main dish or an appetizer.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Ingredients for pie filling:

1/2 pound ground beef

1/2 pound pork sausage

1/4 cup onions chopped

1/4 cup sweet green pepper chopped

1/4 cup celery chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 clove fresh garlic chopped

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning I used our recipe

2 teaspoons flour

Dough Ingredients for making homemade pie crust:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup cold shortening we use Crisco

3/4 cup ice water

Egg Wash Ingredients

1 egg

1 tablespoon of milk

Combine beef, sausage, onions, green pepper, celery in a skillet on top of the stove. Sprinkle on garlic, Cajun seasoning and flour.

Brown all ingredients, remove skillet and let mixture cool.

Make your dough for pies using recipe below or you can use 2 store bought 9 inch pie crusts. Add a couple tablespoons of the meat mixture to each round of dough. Fold over and crimp together with a fork.

You can brush each pie with an egg wash but this is optional. Spray a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes until brown.

Makes 8 to 10 pies depending on size you make them.

Pie Crust Instructions

Cut shortening into flour until resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water into the flour mixture and stir together until you can form into a ball in the bowl. Refrigerate dough uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove and roll out to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a bowl, saucer or whatever you have to place on dough and cut out about 6 inch rounds.

You can fry these in oil about 3 minutes on each side with an oil temperature of 350 degrees. They can also be frozen before or after cooking.

Keyword Cajun Hand Pies, Meat Hand Pies

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December 30, 2025
Are you a fan of Arby’s beef and cheddar….
Be sure and save these delicious beef and cheddar sliders. They are easy and great for any occasion!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We have always been big fans of the Arby’s beef and cheddar! So we tried to recreate a slider version, while I won’t say.. it’s a match, it does have a pretty good flavor and we all enjoyed these. Plus they are pretty easy to make and that is always a win! These are a great addition to any gathering!

SWAPS

You can use any slider buns you like; we love that the Pepperidge Farm version is already sliced. Also, the dark red French Dressing can be found, but I think regular would work fine, but it will have a slightly different taste. The jar of cheddar cheese sauce, you want it to be the kind that you can pour.

⭐TIP

I found these were really great the day we made them and they also reheated well. The bottom of the bun can get a little soggy since these are loaded with lots of yummy stuff!

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Beef and Cheddar Sliders

Anne Walkup

If you love Beef and Cheddars… this is the slider for you! Loaded with cheese sauce and french dressing, these are a hit!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

1 lb of shaved roast beef deli meat

1 15-ounce jar of Cheddar Cheese sauce

1 package of Pepperidge Farm slider buns

1 cup divided of dark red French dressing

2 tablespoons of melted butter

1 tablespoon of dried minced onion

2 teaspoons of garlic powder

2 teaspoons of dried parsley

2 teaspoons of yellow mustard

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9X13 casserole dish with non-stick spray. Place the bottom half of the slider buns in the pan.

In a medium-sized bowl, add the shaved roast beef and half of the French dressing. Stir to coat the roast beef thoroughly. Spread the roast beef across the slider buns in the pan.

Drizzle the remaining French dressing over the meat. Then spread the cheese sauce over the beef. Place the top half of the buns back on the sliders.

Mix the seasonings, herbs, and mustard in the melted butter and brush the top of the sliders and down the sides.

Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, then serve.

Keyword Beef and Cheddar Sliders, Roast Beef Sliders

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December 29, 2025
Grab 4 ingredients and make this SUPER easy treat!
This is a very simple recipe that comes together quickly. Great to enjoy with friends and family during the holiday season!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

If you love oreo’s and you love simple recipes this is the one for you! It only has 4 ingredients and can be made in about 15 minutes. Then put it in the fridge and let it harden. We switched up this recipe by using almond bark because we love the center filling of an Oreo, and this tastes just like it!

SWAPS

We like to use almond or vanilla bark in this recipe because we love the taste. You can absolutely use white chocolate if you prefer. We also use milk chocolate since we like it better than dark, but you can use dark. We found that the thin oreos work best because they are flat like a cracker.

⭐TIP

We buy peppermint bits in the baking section of the grocery store during the holidays. You can easily just buy candy canes and crush them yourself.

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Oreo Peppermint Bark

Anne Walkup

Only four ingredients and a recipe your friends and family will love. Grab the oreos and make this easy bark! Great for gifts during the holiday season.

Prep Time 15 minutes

1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Course candy, Dessert

Cuisine American

1 10 ounce package of Oreo Thins (35-40 cookies)

10 ounces Almond/Vanilla Bark

1 10 ounce bag milk chocolate melting wafers

1/2 cup peppermint bits

Line a 11X15 baking sheet with parchmant paper.

Place almond/vanilla bark in microwave safe dish and melt for 30 seconds at a time (removing to stir) until completely melted.

Dip each oreo end in the vanilla bark and place on the lined baking sheet. Placing each oreo close togeher in a line, until all oreos are dipped and lined on the sheet.

Pour the remaining almond/vanilla bark on top of the oreos and spread with spatula.

Melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave (same way as above) and drizzle over the oreos. Swirl and make it look however you like. I dropped a few spoonfuls and spread it with the edge of the spatula.

Next top with the peppermint bits and set in fridge for an hour to harden.

Cut bark into pieces with a knife and enjoy.

Store in air tight container. You can store in fridge if you like.

Keyword Oreo Peppermint Bark, Peppermint Bark

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December 15, 2025
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
25 Christmas treats you’ll want to make every year!

We love delicious treats during the Christmas season, and this list has something for everyone, from old-fashioned sugar cookies to simple 3-ingredient treats. When it’s time to spoil your friends and family with great goodies, this is the only recipe list you need. All the recipes on this list are perfect for homemade food gifts too!

You may also want to check out our 30+ Vintage Christmas Desserts. It has wonderful vintage cakes, pies and much more.

Old-Fashioned Christmas Candies

These are tried and true classics and we have been making them for years. Some of these recipes has 100’s of comments so take some time and enjoy the reviews!

Easy Christmas Divinity – This is the microwave version! This recipe has 100’s of comments and it really does take the hard work out of this delicious candy. Surprise your friends and family with this classic.

Martha Washington Candy – These are a real treat and super simple to make! If you love chocolate-covered cherries, this is one you should make. They keep really well too!

Old Fashioned Potato Candy – This is a classic that has been around for a very long time. It has many different names and I have seen a few people say they make it without the potato.. but if you want the real deal.. ADD the potato!

Peppermint Fudge – Only a few ingredients and I promise you.. it’s fantastic! The flavor is amazing and even if you don’t love peppermint, you will love this fudge.

Old Fashioned Date Balls – This is probably one your Grandmother made and most people hear the word date.. and think they won’t like them… I assure you.. they are amazing! Make them.. and thank me later!

Southern Pecan Pralines – This is a recipe that many people love, melt-in-your-mouth pralines! It’s a classic for a reason! These make a great gift.

Only a Few Ingredients and No-Bake Desserts

When you are low on time this is the list you need! They are wonderful and delicious. Great for your coworkers or to set out on a dessert tray!

Christmas Crock Pot Candy – Only a few ingredients and you never have to turn on the stove! Grab some cupcake liners and you are ready to go. This one is great to make when you are busy in the kitchen baking, etc… cause the crock pot does the work!

Christmas Haystacks – these are only 3 ingredients and we love them. Many people make them butterstoch but we really love this combination and they look so good decorated! Try them, you will love them too.

Cool Whip Candy – No bake, and only 3 ingredients, and tastes just like Three Musketeers! It’s a true winner and one you will love. Delicious with coffee!

Peppermint Dipped Oreos – We love these because they are so easy but they taste amazing! We skipped the white chocolate and went with vanilla bark. It tastes just like the Oreo center! If you love this idea.. try these pretzels!

Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls – These are made with rice krispies and have the best taste! We love them cold, but they keep well and can be made way in advance.

No-Bake Avalanche Treats – These come together in about 10 minutes, and everyone loves them! You can add sprinkles to them to make them more festive.

Microwave Peanut Brittle – Yes.. you can make this in the microwave! So many great reviews on this recipe from the 1970’s!

Classic Christmas Cookies

It’s not the holiday season until we are in the kitchen baking some delicious Christmas Cookies! So many wonderful recipes to choose from. These are a few of our favorites.

Delicious Sugar Cookies – This is a recipe we have used forever and it’s always a hit. You can make these thin or thick, we do both and you can always make cream cheese frosting and add that or any icing you like.

Southern Pecan Cookies – These are easy to make and have such a wonderful flavor. If you like cookies that have a soft center, make these!

Tea Cakes – If you love shortbread cookies, add these to your list. My Grandmother made them all the time and they will keep for weeks, so they are perfect for Christmas!

Christmas Cool Whip Cookies – These ae only a few ingredients and so festive for the holidays! Add food coloring and enjoy spoiling your family with this easy cookie recipe.

Mexican Wedding Cookies – If you haven’t made these, run to your kitchen! They melt in your mouth and are always a hit!

Christmas Favorites

These are some of our favorite treats that we think you will love. They may not be an old-fashioned recipe, but they are a must-make!

Sugar Cookie Bars – These are made in an 8X8 and are incredible! Perfect for any small gathering and you can decorate them however you like!

Satline Cracker Toffee – This is a very easy recipe that comes together pretty quickly and super versatile. You can add sprinkles, M&M’s, anything you like to make it festive!

Salted Nut Roll – This taste just like a Payday bar and everyone always asks for the recipe. Great for a small gathering, cut into small pieces and serve on a pretty platter!

Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies – Made with a mix and so very simple! Only a few ingredients and these are incredible!

Dandy Doo Cookies – Only a few ingredients but oh so yummy! This is one your family will love and great for any gathering!

Graham Cracker Pralines – These are really good and super versatile! We love the addition of graham crackers!

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December 9, 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
Thanksgiving for only a few? This is the perfect turkey recipe!
Looking for a recipe for only a few people, this is the perfect recipe to make! This crock pot turkey breast is simple and delicious!

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We love easy recipes and this one is definitely that.. super simple! It’s perfect for just a few people and great for Thanksgiving. It takes practically no prep and it’s loaded in flavor. It’s one of those recipes that goes great with our creamy mashed potatoes and broccoli casserole.

SWAPS

In this recipe, you can use whole cranberry sauce in the can or jellied cranberry sauce. We made this with jellied cranberry sauce, but it works with either! This is made with Lipton Onion Soup Mix but if you don’t want to use that, you can always make your own…here is our recipe.

Looking to complete your meal? Discover our favorite side dishes, which are truly delicious. Each of these dishes we have enjoyed throughout the years. Many of these are perfect for a small gathering. Read more here…

⭐TIPS

We leave the netting on the turkey breast when we cook it in the slow cooker. It helps the turkey breast keep its shape. This is a very moist recipe and it will fall apart, so if you want to slice it on a plate, I suggest leaving it on. Also, some turkey breast comes with a gravy packet; we didn’t use that in this recipe. I would suggest keeping it and serving the gravy over mashed potatoes.

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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.
Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey Breast

Anne Walkup

This simple crock pot turkey breast is great for a few people. Only a handful of ingredients, super simple and great for the holidays eason.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

1 3 lb boneless turkey breast roast (we use Butterball)

2 14 ounce Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce or Jellied Cranberry Sauce

1 packet of dry onion soup mix

1/4 cup of butter melted

Place your turkey breast (with the netting on) in the slow cooker and pour the melted butter over it.

Mix the dry onion mix and ONE can of cranberry sauce together and pour over the turkey breast.

Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3 or until the turkey test done with your meat tester (should reach 165 degrees).

Once done, remove from gravy and take off netting. Slice and place on plate. Take the other can of cranberry sauce and spoon it over the turkey breast. You can put the gravy in gravy boat to pour over turkey if you like. (the gravy is great over mashed potataoes)

The turkey breast came with a gravy packet and we didn’t use it. It would probably be delicious over mashed potatoes.

Keyword Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey, Crock Pot Turkey Breast

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November 8, 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.

OTHER POPULAR FUDGE RECIPES
Five Minute Fudge – This is a classic recipe you can use for any flavor of fudge.

Maple Fudge – This recipe is perfect for the holiday season, easy to make too!

Penuche Fudge – This is an old fashioned fudge that has been around for many years.

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