Jodi’s Homemade Mac & Cheese 2024

12 oz box of pasta (your choice of shape) 1 stick of butter 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded cheese for topping, set aside 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan cheese (also for topping) 3 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream ... Read More.

Back In The Groove Food 2024

Great recipes to get you back on track with a healthy fresh start to the new year. Easy Potato Soup from Eating Well Through Cancer Starting with hash browns means no peeling potatoes which makes this an incredibly fabulous, yet simple soup. Makes 8 (1-cup)... Read More.

Family Favorite Holiday Recipes 2023

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.

12 Dips of Christmas 2023

1. Sam's Eggnog Dip 1 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 Jam 1 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 powder Dice 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 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 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 oil Remove 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 cinnamon ICING 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 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.

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.