Chocolate-covered caramel pecan clusters are delightful to eat and a cinch to make! Chocolate Turtle Clusters are delicious homemade candies with walnuts, caramel and chocolate. As much as I love Christmas and the New Year, one thing always drives me nuts when these magic moments go into the past: a look at my weight. I … Read more

What You’ll Need * For the cake: * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 2 cups granulated sugar * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1 cup unsalted butter * 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder * 1 cup water * 1/2 cup buttermilk * 2 large eggs, lightly beaten * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 16 ounces … Read more

The ingredients needed for this are something I try to always have on hand. It makes for a quick dessert to whip up when you have unexpected guests heading your way. You can make this up and have a warm and satisfying dessert to serve up. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop … Read more

This is the perfect easy dinner when you want something fancier than a burger, but more casual than a steak. I used to struggle with what I could make for dinner with ground beef that the whole family would love. This does the trick every time! Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 … Read more

INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. (32 oz.) confectioners’ sugar 1/2 c. butter, softened 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 c. finely chopped pecans 2 c. coconut 1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, chopped (optional) 1 (12 oz.) package semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tsp. shortening (such as Crisco) INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare Filling: Cream … Read more

INGREDIENTS: 1 9″ unbaked pie shell 3 eggs beaten 1/3 cup flour 1 Cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup melted butter 1 cup sugar DIRECTIONS: Mix the sugar and flour. Add the other ingredients and blend. Pour into unbaked pie shell that has been poked with a fork to prevent the crust from … Read more

Ingredients 3/4 cup flour 1 cup of regular sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 4 ounces butter, melted 2 large eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans 2 handfuls of mini marshmallows For the frosting: 2 ounces butter, melted (1/4 cup) 1-ounce cocoa powder … Read more

Have you ever made homemade cinnamon rolls? They. Are. GOOD. As in capital G, capital O, capital O, capital D, good. But they’re definitely not quick. And we wouldn’t call them easy. There’s rising, and rolling, and more rising… and you know as well as we do that a cinnamon roll is a hard thing … Read more

Ingredients : 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 lb. ground mild Italian sausage 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 C. chopped bell pepper (I used orange, it was all I had in the freezer) 1 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. basil 1/2 tsp. parsley 1 … Read more

Ingredients: 1 frozen pie crust 1 1/4 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1 1/4 cups water 3 tbsp strawberry jelly 2 cups strawberries, sliced How To Make Big Boy’s Fresh Strawberry Pie: Bake frozen pie crust according to the directions on the package. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in … Read more

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Servings: 12 Ingredients: Cake 1 box Betty Crocker butter pecan cake mix 16 oz. can Betty Crocker Coconut Pecan Frosting 4 large eggs 3/4 Cup canola or coconut oil 1 Cup half-and-half for increased flavor instead of water 1/2 Cup chopped pecans Butter Pecan Glaze 14 oz. … Read more

This pasta shells with ground beef recipe is so delicious and easy that anyone can make it. I learned to make this skillet from a friend of mine, but he told me that he has inspired it from his Mexican neighbor recipe who calls it Conchitas. The term Conchitas comes from the shape of the … Read more

In my house, homemade candy is considered both a luxury and an enormous pain in the butt. For this reason, I tend to stick with baked goods around the holidays, leaving candy making to my more adventurous friends… with one exception. I’m apprehensive to share this recipe, knowing full well that once I do, the … Read more

Homemade biscuits add a warm and comforting touch to any meal. My grandmother makes these tender biscuits to go with her seafood chowder. These buttermilk biscuits are flaky on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside- which equals perfection in my book. My grandma’s flaky buttermilk biscuits makes the perfect side to any … Read more

Ingredients 1/2 Cup butter (1 stick), melted 1/2 Cup packed brown sugar 1 Can pineapple rings in 100% juice (reserve the juice) 1 Jar maraschino cherries 1 Box yellow or pineapple cake mix 1 4-serving box instant vanilla pudding 3 eggs Vegetable oil Milk Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the bundt … Read more

INGREDIENTS: 1½ cups of cooking oil 2 cups sugar 4 Eggs 3 cups of flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt 2 tsps vanilla 3½ cups Granny Smith apples (approximately 3-4 apples), peeled and chopped 1 cup of chopped pecans Caramel Glaze ¾ cups butter (1½ sticks) 1 cup light brown … Read more