Make It Take It Gift Ideas 2024

Royal Cookies 1 cup of butter (2 sticks) softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsps vanilla extract 1/2 tbsp coconut extract (optional) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups chocolate chips (dark is recommended - but use what you... Read More.

Jodi’s Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients 1 15 oz canned pumpkin (usually about 2 cups) 3 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves (Jodi leaves out the cloves!) Directions Heat the oven to... Read More.

Chimney Rock – Hike For Answers

We were really moved this weekend with the incredible video and walking tour done of Chimney Rock, NC and the Hurricane Helene aftermath by a YouTuber named Mark Huneycutt. He hiked beyond the broken and washed out roads to document and eliminate viral rumors... Read More.

Sam’s Smash Burger Tacos

1 lb ground beef 5-6 tortillas (medium-sized...not taco or burrito sized...use that middle size) Onions, diced Tomatoes, diced Lettuce, shredded Cheese Condiments This is more of a method than a recipe. A pound of ground beef will make about 5 of these. Have your griddle or pan on medium-high heat. Lightly roll... Read More.

Jodi’s Pimento Cheese Recipe

2 cups extra sharp cheddar 2 cups sharp cheddar 4 oz jar of pimentos, drained and chopped mayo (if you like it creamy, add more mayo!) salt (to taste) garlic powder (to taste) onion powder (to taste) Mix it alllll together and enjoy on a... Read More.

Game Day Grub 2024

HOMEMADE BURGER SAUCE 1/2 cup of mayo 2-3 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp mustard (dijon will work, or whatever you have) 1 tbsp grated raw onion 1 tbsp grated pickle (grate these finely on a box grater, instead of just slicing) 1-2 tsp hot sauce... Read More.

Cast Iron Queso

8oz  block of pepper jack cheese 8 oz block of Monterey jack 8 oz block of cream cheese 10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes (not drained) 1/2 lb of cooked & drained ground beef OR pork etc (Add taco seasoning to the meat) 10... Read More.

Air Fryer Steak

4 sirloin steaks 4-6 oz each 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F. Rub oil, salt, and pepper on the steaks. Air fry the steaks for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let the steaks rest for... Read More.

Murphy’s Birthday Sliders

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN SLIDERS 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or pulled chicken 1 12-pack slider buns 1 18 oz bottle BBQ sauce 1 18 oz bottle Italian dressing Drizzle both bottles over chicken breasts, cover & cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Don’t... Read More.

Cool Summer Eats 2024

Jodi's Homemade Lemonade 4-6 lemons, juiced water 1 cup sugar Make simple syrup with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar (put in pot on stove on medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves).  Pour that into pitcher, then pour lemon juice (some pulp is good!), then fill... Read More.