Sam’s Fancy Sausage Puff Pastry Bites

1 sheet of puff pastry thawed 2 links of smoked sausage, your favorite flavor 1 egg, beaten Pepper Jelly Preheat oven to 400. Place parchment paper on a large cookie pan. When the puff pastry is thawed, unfold it and cut it in half. Roll... Read More.

The BEST Oven Cooked Bacon

Jodi has a trick to getting the BEST bacon in your oven. Here's how to make it... 16 oz of bacon (any kind, your choice!) Stainless steel wire cooling rack (oven safe) Baking sheet Pre-heat your oven to 400°F. Line your baking sheet with aluminum... Read More.

Classic Irish Coffee

6 oz. of hot, freshly brewed coffee 2 tsp brown sugar 1.5 oz. Irish whiskey Whipped cream Preheat your mug by pouring in hot water. Pour out the water. Fill the mug about 3/4 full with coffee. Add brown sugar and stir until fully dissolved.... Read More.

Game Day Grub 2026

BUFFALO CHICKEN BISCUIT BOMBS 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs 16 oz buffalo sauce 8 oz whipped cream cheese (optional) 1 or 2 cans of Pillsbury Grands biscuits Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping Slow cook chicken breasts or thighs. Place chicken... Read More.

New Year, New Meals 2026

Great recipes to get you back on track with a healthy fresh start to the new year. Cabbage Roll Soup (Jodi's Way) 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork 1 yellow onion, diced 3 tablespoons of minced garlic 2-3 small fresh carrots, sliced 4... Read More.

Year of the Kitchen: Cook At Home

Clever ways to save money by cooking at home! Meal Prep: Plan and prep weekly meals on Sundays. Budget-Friendly Staples: Focus on low-cost ingredients like rice, beans, pasta, potatoes, and fruits or vegetables in season. Leftovers: Cook batch meals so you can eat leftovers. DIY: Make pizza dough, soup... Read More.

All Things Pizza (Pizza Week 2026)

Sam's Pizza Dough 500g 00 pizza flour 300g water 5g yeast 6g salt 14g olive oil – I used a Tuscan Herb flavored oil for more flavor Using a stand mixer add the 3 dry ingredients and whisk just to mix them together. Add water... Read More.

1st Day of School Smoothies

Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats, uncooked 1/2 peeled banana 1/2 cup yogurt (we use Greek) Fruit: 3/4 cup mango, 3/4 cup strawberries, or 1/2 cup blueberries or all! 3/4 cup milk (any kind! dairy, oat, almond milk, etc.) Optional: small drizzle of... Read More.

12 Dips of Christmas 2025

1. Boursin Fig Spread 1 box of Boursin cheese (any flavor is fine) 1 small jar of fig jam (any brand you choose works) 1 cup of pistachios, crushed Hot honey Spread the cheese evenly on the bottom of a long/rectangle ceramic serving dish (or... Read More.

Family Favorite Holiday Recipes 2025

These are our family favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. You can set your entire table with this menu. Drinks Grinch Punch 1 half gallon of lime sherbet 1 2-liter of Sprite 1 gallon of green Hawaiian fruit punch In a large punch bowl, pour lime sherbet, Sprite, and green Hawaiian... Read More.

12 Dips of Christmas 2024

1. Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip 5 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes 8 oz Cream Cheese softened 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 16 oz Cool Whip ⅓ cup Milk Christmas sprinkles (optional) Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a hand-held... Read More.