Mashed Potatoes in a Crock Pot – life changing!

Ingredients 5 lbs sierra gold potatoes or red potatoes, diced with peel 1 cup water 1 cup butter, cut into chunks 1 tablespoon salt, plus ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/3 cups milk, warmed Instructions Place the potatoes, water, and butter into a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook on … Read more

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

The BEST homemade strawberry rhubarb pie recipe! Sweet fresh strawberries paired with tart rhubarb, make for a yummy combination. Ingredients 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon water 2 1/2 cups diced rhubarb 2 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 1/4 cups white sugar 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 … Read more

New York Cheesecake

To me, this is the single best cheesecake I have ever had.  I discovered this in Jim Fobel’s cookbook about 20 years ago, and it is the one I return to again and again.  It is creamy smooth, lightly sweet, with a touch of lemon.  This cheesecake has become the favorite of family and friends who’ve had the good fortune to … Read more

Simple Crock Pot Chicken

Category: Entree,Dinner Loved this Simple Crock Pot Chicken! This recipe is a good starting point many recipes, so feel free to add vegetables if you like. You may also use any chicken part for this recipe. Ingredients: 4 large skinless chicken breasts (bone in) 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth 2 (7/8 ounce) packages chicken … Read more

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (or leg quarters) 1/4 cup brown sugar ½ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons cider vinegar ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 clove minced garlic ⅛ teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons water Instructions Place chicken in the crockpot. In a medium bowl combine sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, … Read more

Apple Pie Cookies

Filled with a delicious apple cinnamon filling, these Apple Pie Cookies pack everything you love about apple pie into the perfect bite-sized taste of fall! Ingredients Crust 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon table salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, very cold 1/2 cup water, very cold Filling 3 medium apples … Read more

Copycat Stove Top Stuffing Mix

I love homemade stuffing but sometimes I crave the kind that comes in a box. This recipe for Copycat Stove Top Stuffing Mix is like getting the best of both worlds. Ingredients6 cups cubed bread1 tablespoon parsley flakes3 chicken bouillon cubes1/4 cup dried onion flakes1/2 cup dried celery flakes1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon sage1/2 teaspoon … Read more

EASIEST NO BAKE CHEESECAKE

Ingredients : 1 graham cracker pie crust1 8 oz. pkg. softened cream cheese1 tsp vanilla1 can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (do not use a generic brand… generic brands are more watery and the cheesecake won’t set up correctly)1/2 c lemon juice (such as realemon)1 1 lb. 5 oz. can your favorite pie filling (cherry, … Read more

MAMMA’S CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Ingredients 16 ounces elbow macaroni (about 3 cups) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 ½ cups milk, divided 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 lb (16-ounces) cubed (1/2 inch size) Velveeta cheese 8 ounce shredded Kraft Mild Cheddar Cheese (about 2 cups), divided 8 ounce shredded Kraft Monterrey Jack Cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon … Read more

Hersheys Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling and Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream

Ingredients : Chocolate Cake: Adapted from Hershey’s2 cups sugar1 & 3/4 cups flour3/4 cup cocoa powder1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 cup milk or heavy Cream1/2 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla1 cup boiling waterFor the Whipped Cream Cheese Buttercream:1 cup cream cheese3/4 cup butter1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract4 … Read more

Old-Fashioned Soft and Buttery Yeast Rolls

INGREDIENTS: 1 pkg active dry yeast (equals 2 1/4 tsp) 1/4 c warm water 1/3 c white, granulated sugar 1/4 c butter, softened 1 tsp salt 1 c hot milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 1/2 c sifted all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp butter, melted (for brushing rolls) DIRECTIONS: 1. Sprinkle yeast over very warm water … Read more