Curried Butternut Squash Soup (Slow Cooker)

INGREDIENTS: 2 – 2 ¼ pounds butternut squash, chopped into small chunks 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 granny smith apples, diced 2 carrots, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon curry powder (mild or hot and more to taste) ¼ teaspoon … Read more

Spring Marshmallow Krispie Treats

Ingredients 6 cups Rice Krispies or any crisp rice cereal 1 10-oz bag of your favorite brand of mini marshmallows 5 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pastel M & M’s or other candies for decoration Instructions In a large pan, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together over low heat. Stir frequently, or you … Read more

Chocolate Truffle Cake

Ingredients: For the Chocolate Frosting (make in advance): 18 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate (finely chopped) 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup unsalted butter For the Chocolate Cake: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted) 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon … Read more

Easter Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe

Easter Sugar Cookie Cake is the ultimate dessert for your Easter celebrations! This giant sugar cookie is soft, chewy, and packed with festive sprinkles, making it a colorful and eye-catching centerpiece for your Easter dessert table. Decorated with pastel-colored frosting and additional sprinkles, this cookie cake is not only beautiful but also incredibly delicious. A … Read more

Crockpot Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients 3 cups (~2 potatoes) medium-sized sweet potatoes chopped 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 small yellow onion 8 ounce bag mini carrots 1 can (15 ounces) corn I use fire-roasted 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes I use fire-roasted 1 pound stew meat cut into 1-inch chunks (I buy it pre-cut) 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 … Read more

Hot Fudge Cheesecake Brownies

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE BROWNIES: 1 cup unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate) 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips or additional … Read more

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients 3 ounce cans of diced fire-roasted tomatoes 14.5 2 cups of chicken broth 6 cloves of garlic roughly chopped 1 yellow onion chopped 1.5 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tsp sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup chopped basil 1 cup of parmesan cheese Bread or croutons for dipping optional Instructions Add … Read more