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Cinnamon Pumpkin Cookies

October 1, 2014 by Tiffany

Cinnamon Pumpkin Cookies

Hello fall. It's nice to see you again. October has begun! Let's bring on all things pumpkin! So how about some cinnamon pumpkin cookies? They're soft and taste like fall itself. Here's what you'll need: Butter Sugar Brown sugar Eggs Pumpkin Flour Nutmeg Cinnamon Ginger Baking Soda Salt Cinnamon Bun Icing Begin by creaming together the sugars and butter. You can use the traditional method of bowl and spoon or use a standing mixer. Slowly add in the eggs and pumpkin while stirring. Mix well. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining dry Continue Reading

Italian Beef

September 8, 2014 by Tiffany

Italian Beef

Sometimes I feel like all we eat is chicken around here. Probably because I don't like hamburger, as I've told you before. But I do like beef. Just not in hamburger form. So I started making Italian beef, and it is delicious! It is juicy and flavorful and has a zip to it! Here's what you'll need: Roast (round or rump) Italian dressing mix Banana pepper rings Onion Garlic First, put the roast in your crock pot. Sprinkle the Italian dressing mix on top. Pour the whole jar of pepper rings on top -- peppers and liquid. Mince the garlic and put it inside the crock Continue Reading

Berry Cobbler

September 5, 2014 by Tiffany

Berry Cobbler

Remember that time we picked fresh blueberries and froze part of them? Well, I figured out what to use some of those frozen berries for. My husband loves cobbler. It's possibly his favorite dessert. So I wanted to make him some when he came home after a month of training. I knew his belly needed some real home cooking from his wife! I think he was pleased! Here's what you'll need: Berries (whatever kind you want, it can be a mixture) Sugar Butter Flour Baking Powder Salt Milk This recipe is so easy! I had to let my frozen blueberries thaw, so it you are using Continue Reading

Blueberry Pie

July 30, 2014 by Tiffany

Blueberry Pie

My husband and I recently went to a blueberry farm to pick fresh berries. The farm had 13 acres of blueberry bushes, and we picked one gallon to take home for ourselves. Fresh blueberries are the best! It was such a fun little after-work activity. This farm doesn't spray any pesticides or insecticides on their crops, and we got a whole gallon of these delicious little bluebs for only five bucks! We froze some of the blueberries and set some aside to eat fresh or use in cereal or pancakes. Then we also set four cups aside so I could make a blueberry pie. As soon as I had all the Continue Reading

Pesto Mushroom Bites

July 21, 2014 by Tiffany

Pesto Mushroom Bites

Sometimes, my husband likes to cook. I love it because it means I don't have to. He likes trying new creations. One day he came home from work and had hit up the grocery store. He had several ingredients that weren't on our list. Soon the knives were coming out and the oil was being poured into a frying pan. The smell was amazing, and I pondered over to the kitchen to see what was being made. I have to admit, what I saw didn't look too good. But I tried his creation. To my surprise, it was really good. In fact, I asked him if I could have more, and the next day I asked him to make it Continue Reading

Strawberry Icebox Cake

July 14, 2014 by Tiffany

Strawberry Icebox Cake

With summer parties and get-togethers in full swing, I wanted to share this recipe I tried a few years ago with ya'll. It's one of those desserts you don't have to bake, which means less heat in the kitchen. Strawberry Icebox Cake is cold and full of fresh strawberries. Here's what you'll need: Strawberries Heavy Cream Powdered Sugar Vanilla Graham Crackers Dark Chocolate Chips First, you'll wash and slice all your strawberries. Set them aside. (Try not to eat them all before you use them!) Next, you'll be making homemade whipped cream. Start by whipping the part Continue Reading

French Dips

June 9, 2014 by Tiffany

French Dips

When Travis came home from the field, I wanted to make him one of his favorite meals. I welcomed him home with French Dips, Hash Brown Casserole and Cookie Dough Pizza for dessert. It's safe to say he was very pleased. Since I've already shared the other recipes, it's time to share how to make French Dips -- courtesy of my mother-in-law. Here's what you'll need: Roast Water Soy Sauce Rosemary Thyme Garlic Powder Bay Leaf Peppercorns Sub Buns This recipe is so easy to make. Put your slow cooker liner in the crock pot so you'll have less of a mess to clean up Continue Reading

St. Patty’s Puddin’ Parfaits

March 10, 2014 by Tiffany

St. Patty’s Puddin’ Parfaits

St. Patrick's Day isn't a holiday I've ever celebrated. But when it means eating green Oreos and pudding, I'm happy to start! These little cups of goodness are such a yummy dessert perfect for this Irish holiday. Here's what you'll need: Oreos (regular or mint) Vanilla pudding Green food coloring Whipped cream Shamrock or green sprinkles Crush up the Oreos in a Ziploc bag. You can use Mint Oreos if you want a mint flavor. Make the pudding like normal using milk. Add in green food coloring. I let the pudding set up in the refrigerator. Using small glasses, layer the Oreos, Continue Reading

Thin Mint Truffles

March 5, 2014 by Tiffany

Thin Mint Truffles

Girl Scout Cookies. Who doesn't love them? My absolute favorite are thin mints! Yum yum yum! But what about when you run out of the all the boxes you bought?! I know, it's a scary thought. But there is a solution! You can make these thin mint truffles. The great thing about these truffles is you can just keep popping them in your mouth! I'll say it again: Yum yum yum! And it's just in time for the month of green! Here's what you'll need: Keebler Grasshopper mint chocolate cookies Cream cheese Almond bark Green food coloring Start by crushing up all the cookies in a food Continue Reading

Sweetie Pies

February 11, 2014 by Tiffany

Sweetie Pies

Valentine's Day is upon us folks. This will be my first one with a husband. But whether you are married or single, you can still celebrate with a yummy treat! You can make these for your family to enjoy, for dessert during a romantic home-cooked meal, to devour all by yourself while crying during your favorite chick flick, to take to a party or to give as a thank you gift to people in your community. Whatever floats your boat! First of all, don't you just love their name? Sweetie Pies are sweet and made of pie dough so the name really does fit and is perfect for this holiday. Here's Continue Reading

Raspberry Shortbread Valentine Cookies

February 6, 2014 by Tiffany

Raspberry Shortbread Valentine Cookies

Looking for a delicious cookie to make for Valentine's Day? You know what they say -- the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Travis and I both thought these cookies were delicious! Here's what you'll need: Butter (make sure it is softened!) Sugar Brown sugar Flour Salt Raspberry preserves (or jam) Powdered sugar Heavy whipping cream Start by creaming together the butter, sugar and brown sugar. Then, mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Roll out your dough. Be sure to flour the surface and the rolling pin. I needed lots of extra Continue Reading

Holiday Munchies: Ranch Oyster Crackers

December 26, 2013 by Tiffany

Holiday Munchies: Ranch Oyster Crackers

The Holiday Munchies series is coming to an end. But before it's over, I have one more snack to share! Ranch Oyster Crackers are perfect as a snack during game nights with family, as an alternative to popcorn during movie night or even as an treat during a New Year's Eve party. Here's what you'll need: Oyster crackers Dry ranch mix Olive oil Garlic powder Dill weed Start by mixing the olive oil with the seasonings in a large bowl. Pour in the oyster crackers and stir until the mixture has covered the crackers. Pour the crackers onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 250 degrees Continue Reading

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