12 Dips of Christmas 2023

1. Sam's Eggnog Dip1 3.4 oz package vanilla instant pudding 1 cup egg nog 1 8oz container frozen whipped topping Pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon, etc.In a large bowl mix the pudding and egg nog. Sprinkle in nutmeg or cinnamon or neither or both…your... Read More.

Make It Take It Gift Ideas 2023

Sam's Bacon Onion Jam1 pound bacon, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 shallot, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon chili powderDice up the whole package of bacon before cooking. Cook bacon in a skillet until... Read More.

Sam’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Skillet

2 potatoes, cubed 2 Tbs olive oil ½ tsp salt 1 tsp pepper ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika (for potatoes) 1 tsp ranch seasoning 1 chicken breast, cubed 2 tsps ranch seasoning ½ tsp each of salt and pepper 1 tsp... Read More.

Game Day Grub 2023

CAST IRON QUESO8oz  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 oz can of... Read More.

Sam’s Potato Nachos

3 potatoes (Russets) 8 oz of your favorite cheese, shredded (I used pepper jack) 3 Tbs olive oil 1½ Tbs paprika 1 Tbs onion powder 1 Tbs garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup green onion, chopped 12 oz pkg of... Read More.

Chorizo Breakfast Burritos

9 oz roll/package of pork chorizo 16 oz package of hash browns (diced, not shredded) 6 Eggland's Best eggs, whisked 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded (or your preferred cheese) 5-6 Tbs oilRemove chorizo from the roll and brown a little over medium... Read More.

Honey Bun Cake

CAKE 1 package of your favorite yellow cake mix 4 large eggs 8 oz. container of sour cream ¾ cup vegetable oil ½ cup water 1 cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamonICING 2 cups confectioners' sugar ¼ cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract(or almond extract for that wedding cake flavor)Grease a 9x13-inch pan... Read More.

1st Day of School Smoothies

Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie1/4 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.

Cool Summer Eats 2023

Frozen Lemonade 4 cups (1 qt.) vanilla ice cream 2 cups refrigerated lemonade (such as Simply Lemonade) 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (from 1 orange) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)Process all ingredients in a blender on high speed until mixture is completely smooth, about 1... Read More.

Sam’s Tater Tot Casserole

Tater tots to cover a single layer of a 9x13 dish (about 24 ounces) 8 sausage patties, diced (uncooked) 8 oz. pepper jack cheese, grated 8.oz. cheddar cheese, grated (mild, medium or sharp...your preference) 9 eggs 1 cup milk Salt, pepper and garlic powder to tasteSet oven to 375.Spread single... Read More.

Snacky Daddy Food for Father’s Day – 2023

“It always made me happy to make treats for my Daddy. It was a little thing I would do just for him. It works!” -JodiJodi’s Mix with a Twist1 can of cocktail peanuts 1 big bag of plain DARK CHOCOLATE M&M’s 1 big... Read More.

Cinco de Menu 2023

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these fun, easy recipes.Sam's Smash Burger Tacos1 lb ground beef5-6 tortillas (medium-sized...not taco or burrito sized...use that middle size)Onions, dicedTomatoes, dicedLettuce, shreddedCheeseCondiments This is more of a method than a recipe. A pound of ground beef will make about 5... Read More.