Cinco de Menu 2025

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these fun, easy recipes. 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... Read More.

We Love Breakfast

Easy Breakfast Quiche Murphy calls it Breakfast Pie - but whatever.  Here is what I do sometimes on weekend mornings: 1 refrigerated pie crust 1 pie plate 5-6 eggs A handful of shredded cheese (your choice - i use sharp cheddar) A handful of fresh... Read More.

Easy Easter Recipes 2025

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.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders

1 package chicken breasts 1 16 oz bottle of buffalo wing sauce (any brand you like) Butter Slider Buns Put cleaned chicken breasts in slow cooker.  Place a pat of butter on top of each breast.  Pour the sauce on the chicken - enough... Read More.

Heidi’s Shepherd’s Pie

2 lbs ground chuck 2 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped 6 potatoes, cubed Salt and pepper Butter In heavy skillet, heat oil and butter, then add onions, garlic, celery, salt and pepper. Cook slowly until meat is done; about 20 to 30 minutes. Add a... Read More.

Jodi’s Mom’s Ribbon Fantasy Fudge

My Mom's Chocolate and PB Fudge recipe. In her sweet handwriting! Wanted to share with you. A family favorite. Enjoy! -Jodi 1 1/2 cups sugar 6 tbsp margarine 1/3 cup evaporated milk 6 oz Nestle semi-sweet chocolate chips 7 oz jar of... Read More.

New Year, New Meals 2025

Great recipes to get you back on track with a healthy fresh start to the new year. Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup 1 cup of cooked rotisserie chicken – shredded or pulled 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth 1 (10 oz) can Cream of... Read More.

3 Ingredient Breakfasts

“It makes me crazy when the kids don’t eat breakfast — so we came up with these!” -Jodi Peanut Butter Banana Toast wheat toast peanut butter banana slices Toast the bread as desired, then add the peanut butter along with the bananas. Toasted Strawberry Bagel bagel cream... Read More.

Family Favorite Holiday Recipes 2024

These are our family favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. You can set your entire table with this menu. Drinks Holiday Sangria Rose' wine Blood orange Italian sodaFrozen fruitMix equal parts Rose' wine, blood orange Italian soda, and frozen fruit. Delish! ***Bonus - you can enjoy the fruit after,... Read More.

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.

Eat, Drink, & Be Scary!

Check out ALL of our "Eat, Drink, and Be Scary" recipes below. Perfect for any Goblin or Ghoul ;) Vampire Mocktail  1 cup of grape OR pomegranate juice 1/2 cup of grape soda 1 small splash of lemon/lime soda Makes 1 big or 2 small kid... 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.