If you love a good cabbage recipe that is super simple, this is the one to try! It’s so easy and so good and made in one pan.
❤️WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLL
This Unstuffed Cabbage Roll is versatile and delicious and comes together quickly. These are all the things that make a great recipe! Perfect for a busy night and it also reheats well. You can easily cut this recipe in half. We like it just as it is but some people love to serve it over rice.
SWAPS
We made this recipe with ground turkey, but it’s delicious with ground beef too. If you don’t want to cut up the cabbage, simply buy a bag of coleslaw and use that. That will save you even more time!
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This easy unstuffed cabbage roll recipe has all the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage without the work. Simple, hearty, and family friendly.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
1small head of cabbagechopped
2lbsof ground turkey85/15 or ground beef
214.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes (not drained)
18 ounce can of tomato sauce
2teaspoonsof minced garlic
1teaspoonof black pepper
In a large skillet, brown ground turkey with minced garlic.
Add remaining ingredients and combine well.
Let simmer for 25-30 minutes or until cabbage is is tender.
I didn’t need to drain the turkey. If you do drain the turkey you may need to add about a 1/2 cup of water to the mixture for some liquid. If you make this with ground beef you will need to drain the grease and the 1/2 cup of water will be needed. For a time saver you can use a bag of coleslaw. You can add 1/2 cup of chopped onion to the beef mixture if you like onions. You can serve this over rice if you like.
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If you love a good reuben then you will love this casserole! Super simple and delicious.
❤️WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS REUBEN CASSEROLE
You will love how easy this delicious corned beef casserole comes together. It’s everything you love about a Reuben in a delicious casserole, loaded with Rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and creamy dressing. It’s all baked together in this wonderful casserole and your family will love it. If you love old-fashioned casseroles and simple weeknight dinners, this one belongs on your table.
Tips for the Best Reuben Casserole
We think this recipe is best served immediately, but we did find it was okay reheated, and best served warm out of the oven. We looked at other recipes and found that many just added the bread to the bottom of the dish and people complained it was soggy. So we added them to the bottom and the top, and it turned out great. We tossed the bread in butter and loved that addition. It’s best to really drain and rinse the sauerkraut.
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Sunday dinner was a big thing when I was a kid. I can still remember that on Sundays after church, we always went to my grandparents’ place for a meal. It wasn’t uncommon for a few of our family friends to come over, too. Nothing felt rushed; it was a laid-back afternoon of all of us kids playing and the grown-ups talking. Many times, Grandmother would put a stool in front of the stove so the kids could help stir whatever she had cooking...read more..
This easy Reuben Casserole is made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and creamy dressing. A comforting dinner everyone will love!
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
1pounddeli sliced corned beefcut into strips
116 ounce bag or can of sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
6slicesof rye breadcubed
4tablespoonsof buttermelted
3/4cupof Thousand Island Dressing
2cupsof shredded Swiss Cheese
Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Toss cubed rye bread with butter. Spread half of the cubes into the bottom of the baking dish.
Next add the corned beef on top of the bread, then add the sauerkraut and then the dressing.
Sprinkle half the swiss cheese over the dressing. Next add the remaining bread cubes.
Take a sheet of aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Cover with aluminum foil, sprayed side down.
Cook for 20 minutes. in preheated oven. Remove foil add remaining cheese and cook uncovered for another 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
If you can’t find a block of Swiss cheese to shred yourself, you can buy the slices and just cut them up, or use them as is. It would probably take about 6. Three for the first layer and 3 for the second.
We saw this recipe a few times on social media and decided to give it a try….
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We saw this recipe on social media and decided to give it a try because we love KitKat Bars! When we tried them the first time, I didn’t feel like they tasted anything like them… but after they were in the refrigerator longer and had time to really settle, I did feel like it was similar. Either way we all agreed these were absolutely delicious! The taste is great and I really felt they were even better the next day!
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The thought of homemade candy bars takes many people back to a time when life was much simpler, and things like going to the local soda fountain brought such joy. We asked our readers about their experiences as kids, and they shared so many wonderful stories. We continued this on the porch.…read more here
SWAPS
We don’t really recommend any swaps in this recipe, but we do think the longer they are in the refrigerator, the better. Once they have chilled for a bit, you can set them out so they are easier to cut.
⭐TIP
We didn’t slice these as thin as a KitKat, because it really just didn’t work that well, so we cut them a little wider. No matter how you slice them, they are delicious!
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These are easy to make and are similar to KitKat Bars but I wouldn’t say they are just like them.. but they are very good!
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 5 minutesmins
5 hourshrs
Total Time 5 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
1 1/4cupbrown sugar
1/4white granulated sugar
1cupbutter
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2cupmilk
1/8teaspoonof salt
1 1/2cupsof semi-sweet chocolate chips
2teaspoonsof shortening
2cupsof Graham Cracker Crumbshoney not cinnamon
90Club Crackersrectangular butter crackers
In a 9X13 pan, place 30 crackers in the bottom in a single layer.
In a saucepan on the stove, combine butter, brown sugar and white sugar on stirring often on medium heat until it comes to a simmer, add in milk, vanilla and salt and stir until well combined. Next remove from heat and stir in graham cracker crumbs.
Pour half of the sugar mixture over the crackers, next layer with 30 more crackers and pour remaining mixture and top with remaining crackers.
Melt chocolate chips with shortening in the microwave, 30 seconds at at time, stirring each time, until pourable. Pour over the crackers and try to spread so the chocolate is even.
Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or even overnight.
Cut and enjoy.
One box of club crackers (13.7 ounce) had enough to make this recipe.
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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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 minutesmins
Cook Time 45 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr
Course bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
113.25-ounce box yellow cake mix
23.4-ounce boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
4eggs
¼cupolive oilcan use vegetable oil
2tablespoonsof water
1cupsour cream
2tablespoonssugar
1teaspooncinnamon
½-1cupchopped pistachios
Glaze:
1cuppowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Milkas 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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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!
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!
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.
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.
⭐TIP
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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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.
⭐TIP
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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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 minutesmins
Cook Time 25 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
3tablespoonsof unsalted butter
2celery stalkssliced
1onionmedium size, sliced thin
2carrotspeeled and chopped
3tablespoonsof minced garlic
3chicken breastboiled and shredded (or 4 cups of rotisserie chicken)
214.5 ounce cans of chicken broth
2cupsof frozen or fresh corn kernels
1cupof heavy cream
½teaspoonof smoked paprika
1teaspoondried thyme
½teaspoonof salt
½teaspoonof 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.
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.
⭐TIP
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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These onion rings will quickly become a favorite! Made with buttermilk and bread crumbs and the taste is wonderful.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
2sweet Vidalia onionspeeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1cupall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
1teaspoonsalt
1cupbuttermilkcould use regular milk
1egg
3/4cupplain Panko bread crumbs
Oil for fryingI 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.
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.
⭐TIP
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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This English Muffin Bread is easy to make and tastes just like an English Muffin! Great toasted with butter and jelly.
Prep Time 1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr45 minutesmins
Course bread, Breakfast
Cuisine American
1/2cupwarm water
4 1/2teaspoonsactive dry yeast
1tablespoonwhite granulated sugar
5cupsall-purpose flour
1/4teaspoonbaking soda
1 1/2teaspoonscoarse salt
2 1/4cupswarm 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.
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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This Vidalia Onion Pie is a favorite.. if you love sweet onions definitely give this delicious dish a try!
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 1 hourhr
Course Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
3tablespoonsbutter
5medium sized sweet Vidalia onions(peeled and thinly sliced and separated into rings)
3eggs
1cupevaporated milk
1/4teaspoondry mustard
1teaspoonflour
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonTabascooptional
1/2cupsharp cheddar cheesegrated
19 inch deep dish pie shell, (can use a bought pie shell or make your own)
Ingredients for homemade pie crust:
2cupsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonsalt
3/4cupCriscocold
3/4cupice watermore 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.
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 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 minutesmins
Cook Time 25 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Course biscuit, Breakfast
Cuisine American
1stick unsalted butter or 8 tablespoonsmelted
2 1/2cupsall-purpose flour
1/3cupwhite granulated sugar
1tablespoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupfresh blueberriescould use frozen
2cupsbuttermilk
Glaze Ingredients:
1/2teaspoonvanilla
1cuppowdered sugar
3tablespoonsmilkmore 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.
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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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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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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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 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
8Slicesof garlic Texas Toastyou’ll find it in the frozen food section of your grocery store
½cupof pizza sauce
½cupof diced green peppers
32piecesof sliced pepperoni
½cupof shredded mozzarella
½cupof 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.
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!
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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.
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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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The crust and the meat mixture just really goes together. These can be a main dish or an appetizer.
Prep Time 30 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Ingredients for pie filling:
1/2poundground beef
1/2poundpork sausage
1/4cuponionschopped
1/4cupsweet green pepperchopped
1/4cupcelerychopped
1teaspoonminced garlic or 1 clove fresh garlicchopped
1teaspoonCajun seasoningI used our recipe
2teaspoonsflour
Dough Ingredients for making homemade pie crust:
2cupsall-purpose flour
2/3cupcold shorteningwe use Crisco
3/4cupice water
Egg Wash Ingredients
1egg
1tablespoonof 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.
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.
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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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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 minutesmins
Cook Time 25 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
1lbof shaved roast beef deli meat
115-ounce jar of Cheddar Cheese sauce
1package of Pepperidge Farm slider buns
1cupdivided of dark red French dressing
2tablespoonsof melted butter
1tablespoonof dried minced onion
2teaspoonsof garlic powder
2teaspoonsof dried parsley
2teaspoonsof 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
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!
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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.
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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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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 minutesmins
1 hourhr
Total Time 1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
110 ounce package of Oreo Thins (35-40 cookies)
10ouncesAlmond/Vanilla Bark
110ounce bag milk chocolate melting wafers
1/2cuppeppermint 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.
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.
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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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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!
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!
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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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!
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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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