Coconut Caramel Cookie Bars
These rich, buttery, sweet coconut caramel cookie bars were invented, accidentally. I was actually trying to make something else, but what a HAPPY “failure!” The soft,...
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Cilantro-Lime Rice
Cilantro-Lime rice is a great alternative to plain old white rice because it’s fresh and light with tons of flavor. It’s a side dish that...
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Blueberry Cobbler
A few years ago, our family went on vacation to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. While there, we took a day to visit Savannah, Georgia,...
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Strawberry Cake
I recently attended a “Strawberry Days” fair with my daughters, where the featured concession was fresh strawberries and cream. They were literally selling cups of...
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Cheesy Chicken Tamale Pie
This delicious Cheesy Chicken Tamale Pie recipe is bursting with flavors and textures! Plus it’s quick and easy to prepare, and it’s hearty and satisfying.For...
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Hot Fudge Sauce
This hot fudge sauce is probably the best “food” on earth. Whenever I eat it I wonder why I even bother with other desserts. Okay, so...
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Cafe Rio Style Sweet Pulled Pork
This savory, tender Cafe Rio Style Sweet Pulled Pork is perfect for making quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, or, my favorite, … salads. It’s full of flavor and...
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Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies
I can’t get enough chocolate chip cookies. I admit it. I LOVE them! One of the really wonderful things about this recipe is that...
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Oatmeal Cookies
These are my all-time favorite oatmeal cookies. They’re beautiful to look at, delicious to eat, and simple to make. Plus I love their texture! They’re crispy...
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These hearty, chewy, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are the perfect snack! They’ll satisfy a sweet tooth, and make you happy. They’re wonderful! I used both...
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Indoor S’more Bars
The other day, my sister-in-law, Kami, brought a pan of Indoor S’mores to a family picinic. They were so delicious, and fun to eat that I...
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Taco Pasta Salad
Taco Pasta Salad is a perfect summertime meal for a crowd. It’s great for bringing to picnics or pot luck dinners, and it’s adaptable for any palate....
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Television-Featured: Raspberry Ice Cream Cake
This recipe was featured on a local television station’s “Cooking Made Easy with June” where my sister Rachael was invited by the host, June Williamson,...
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Corn Dogs or Mini-Corn Dogs
If you’ve ever been to a carnival or fair and smelled fresh corn dogs cooking, you’ll understand the inspiration for this recipe. That’s where I...
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Devil’s Food Cake
This devil’s food cake is sinfully delicious and devilishly easy to make. In fact, it’s probably the easiest homemade cake you’ll ever mix up. Winner!...
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Chocolate Frosting
Rich chocolate frosting is actually incredibly quick and easy to make, and it tastes so much better than something from a can. It’s worth the...
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Spicy Honey Grilled Chicken
It’s summer, and that means firing up the grill. We have some old standby favorites when we cook out, but we’ve also found some new...
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Shortbread Cookie Stars with White Chocolate
Do you know those circus cookie animal crackers with the pink and white icing and lots of colored sprinkles? Well, these are kinda like...
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Toll House Cookies
May 15 was National Chocolate Chip Day (Not to be confused with National Chocolate Chip COOKIE Day, which is August 4), and I was seeing...
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Red, White, and Blueberry Cake
It’s hot outside, and Independence Day is just around the corner. Why not start your day off with something patriotic?This moist, delicious cake works for...
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North Carolina Thirteen Layer Cake
We call this Thirteen Layer Cake because that’s how many layers I used to make. However, over the years, I’ve perfected it to ten layers, because, in my...
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Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken
I didn’t even realize that I liked Chinese food until after I was married, and then, the first dish that I tried at a little...
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Even Better Than S’mores Cookie Squares
Jessica LOVES s’mores. She makes them year-round, using all kinds of creative indoor methods, and I’m always on the lookout for recipes. I found something similar...
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Roasted Sliced Potatoes
I’ve made these sliced, roasted potatoes dozens of times for multiple special occasions, and people always love them. They’re not fancy, but they’re simply delicious....
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Peanut Butter Cookies
We should just call these soft peanut butter cookies MAGICAL because they have a way of melting in your mouth and disappearing from your plate,...
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Granola
I grew up in the Uinta Mountains, and winters there can be cold. Frequently, my mom would make this homemade granola in the afternoons before...
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Gyoza and Dipping Sauce
In case you don’t know, gyoza are Japanese dumplings. They’re filled with ground pork, cabbage, garlic, and ginger, and they’re little bites of AWESOMENESS! My...
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Banana Cream Pie Recipe
When I was growing up, my mother would, occasionally, make pies for dessert. Banana cream pie was one of the regulars, so I dug up...
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Soft Breadsticks
Who doesn’t like warm, soft breadsticks? These are like the Olive Garden’s version, only much better. They require a little planning because it takes approximately...
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Lemon Horseradish Sauce
This recipe was brought to me by Jessica. She knows that I love all things horseradish, and this delicious spread is no exception! It has...
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Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookie Bars
This is almost the same recipe as it’s brother, Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies, but it’s slightly different. It gives you all the deliciousness...
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Beef and Broccoli
Here’s a quick, easy, healthy alternative to take-out. The flavors are wonderful, and the leftovers are great, too. ...
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Samoas Cookies Copycat
What do you do when you’re craving Samoas cookies, but you don’t have any? Well if you’re like me, you’ll try eating another kind of...
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How to Toast Coconut
Sometimes recipes call for toasted coconut, which adds a lovely color, crunch and flavor. Have you ever read one and wondered how to toast coconut?...
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Blueberry Burst Muffins
A few weeks ago, I found the most beautiful blueberries at the store. They were big, plump and juicy, and I couldn’t resist buying some....
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Lunch Lady Brownies
I don’t even know what to say about these incredible brownies. Just look at them. … No words are necessary. … EXCEPT maybe these: Lunch...
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Ham Fried Rice
Whenever I cook a ham, I dice up the leftover meat, and freeze it in individual bags. That way, I’m prepared for all kinds of...
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Bennett’s Berry Blue Colada
We had a baby shower for Jessica and her soon-to-arrive baby boy. In keeping with the gender, she found a recipe for this yummy blue punch. I...
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Nutella Fruit Dip
If you’re a fan of Nutella, I’ve got something you’re going to love! This fruit dip is out-of-this-world delicious, and simple. It’s like Nutella on...
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