Creamy, decadent Macaroni & Cheese Soup topped with crispy bacon is the ultimate cool weather comfort food! Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 6 ounces dry elbow macaroni (about 1 1/2 cups) 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 12 ounces sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3 cups) 2 cups … Read more
An easy to make delicious and hearty traditional Irish winter stew with potatoes, sausages, and bacon. Servings 6 Ingredients 3 cups low sodium beef broth* 1 pound smoked sausages , cut into thin rounds** 1/2- pound thick-sliced good quality smoked bacon , chopped into cubes*** 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 6 potatoes), peeled and sliced … Read more
Yield: 14-16 CUPCAKES Ingredients: Cupcakes 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 2/3 cup (135g) packed light or dark brown sugar (I prefer dark) 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/3 cup (80ml) milk* 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 and 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose … Read more
This simple cinnamon sugar apple cake is light and fluffy, loaded with fresh apples, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar layer! Yield: 16 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1/3 cup oil 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk (you can sub milk+vinegar, or plain yogurt+milk) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups … Read more
No time for cooking? Try this ridiculously easy low carb crock pot Mexican chicken soup recipe. It’s made with only 4 ingredients! Servings 6 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds chicken pieces boneless/skinless, I used thigh meat 15.5 ounces chunky salsa I used Tostitos 15 ounces chicken broth 8 ounces Monterey or Pepper Jack cheese cubed … Read more
This gorgeous Holiday Salad is full of flavor and texture, with fresh Honeycrisp apple slices, crunchy candied pecans, chewy dried cranberries, and salty blue cheese, all dressed with a tangy-sweet apple cider vinaigrette atop a bed of your favorite salad greens! Yield: 8 to 10 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil or light vegetable … Read more
The BEST Reese’s Brownies – This is the ULTIMATE Reese’s Brownie Recipe! It’s a one bowl brownie recipe FULL of 3 KINDS of Reese’s: peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, and Reese’s Pieces!! Servings: 24 Brownies Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 5 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup peanut butter chips 24 miniature … Read more
A delicious blend of pumpkin, caramel and cream cheese, these pumpkin cupcakes are a perfect fall dessert. Yield: Approximately 24 standard size cupcakes. Ingredients Cupcakes 1 standard size box spice cake mix (I typically use Duncan Hines) 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup canned pumpkin 4 eggs 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 tsp … Read more
The stuffing is buttery soft with a bit of texture from onions and celery. It’s packed with flavor from fresh rosemary, sage, thyme, and parsley. Juicy sausage adds wonderful richness. I used hot Italian sausage and it lends great depth of flavor without being spicy and you don’t even need to brown it. The stuffing … Read more
Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 pkg. active dry yeast, 2 ¼ teas. ¼ cup warm water, about 100 degrees 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 tablespoon butter, melted ¼ cup + 1 teaspoon sugar 3 ½ -4 ½ cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg Cinnamon Butter Ingredients 1 stick butter, softened 1 teaspoon … Read more