Cinco de Menu 2026

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these fun, easy recipes. Slow Cooked Taco Soup (Nana’s Way) Jodi’s mom makes this, and it could not be easier! 1 16 oz can pinto beans 1 16 oz can corn 1 16 oz can black beans 1 16 oz can... Read More.

Oven Baked Spaghetti Squash

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in 2, the long way. Down the middle. (Careful! this can be tough and cause an accident) Scoop the guts (seeds) out. Drizzle a little olive oil on the inside - then season however you like.... Read More.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

3 ripe mashed bananas 1/3 cup melted butter 1 beaten egg 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp honey 1 tsp baking soda pinch of salt 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup chocolate chips Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth. Gently... Read More.

Slow Cooked Taco Soup (Nana’s Way)

Jodi's mom makes this, and it could not be easier! 1 16 oz can pinto beans 1 16 oz can corn 1 16 oz can black beans 1 16 oz can Rotel tomatoes (do not drain any of the above. Use all juice.) 1... Read More.

Easy Easter Recipes 2026

HAM IN AN INSTANT POT Ingredients for Glaze: 1/2 cup Maple Syrup 1/2 cup Honey 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Nutmeg 1 Bone-In Ham – ours was spiral sliced. (Our ham also came with a glaze packet – we used it!) Combine all ingredients in a... Read More.

Heidi’s Shepherd’s Pie

2 lbs ground chuck 2 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped (optional) 6 potatoes, cubed (or instant mashed potatoes) 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper Butter In heavy skillet, heat oil and butter, then add onions, garlic, celery, salt and pepper. Cook slowly until meat... 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.

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.