Month: December 2025

RECIPES

Cuppa Cuppa Cake

If you’re familiar with the movie Steel Magnolias, then you likely already know about this classic southern recipe— Cuppa Cuppa Cake. As Dolly Parton’s character explains, this cake is so simple that you don’t have to write it down. It’s just “A cuppa flour, a cuppa sugar, a cuppa fruit cocktail, and bake it till golden […]

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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

The Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. With layers of ground beef, potatoes, beans, and flavorful seasonings, this casserole is as filling as it is delicious.Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or looking for leftovers that reheat like a dream, this recipe is a guaranteed […]

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Creamy Seafood Salad with Imitation Crab

Creamy Seafood Salad with Imitation Crab – Three summers ago, I was at this beach rental with my family and we ran out of meal ideas by day four. Found some imitation crab in the fridge that nobody claimed, had mayo and celery, and just started throwing stuff together. Ended up with this salad that we […]

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Panko Cookies

If you want a cookie that covers all of the textural bases, then this vintage recipe for Panko Cookies is one to make. This unusual addition creates a cookie that’s both chewy, moist, and crunchy all in one bite.  FOR THE COOKIES: FOR GARNISH: PREPARATION TO GARNISH:

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paris brest 

This easy Paris Brest recipe, or cream puff wreath, is one of my favorite recipes to make when I want to create a show-stopping dessert for guests. Made with choux pastry, custard, and homemade whipped cream, you’re bound to love this indulgent French dessert! Ingredients for the pate a choux pastry dough for the custard for the […]

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3-Ingredient Pan-Fried Halloumi

This 3-Ingredient Pan-Fried Halloumi is a quick and delicious snack or appetizer—crispy golden edges with a soft, salty center, cooked to perfection in just minutes. A simple, flavorful dish that’s perfect on its own or added to salads and wraps! Ingredients How to Make 3-Ingredient Pan-Fried Halloumi

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Pasta Shells With Ground Beef Recipe

Ingredients How To Make Pasta Shells With Ground Beef Recipe To start off the recipe, go ahead and brown the ground beef with chopped garlic, black pepper, and Sazon perfecta seasoning. In the meantime, brown pasta shells in 1/4 cup of oil (just as you would brown rice a Roni) in a deep skillet. Ok […]

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Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks that are so good that you will forget any other drumstick recipe! Beautifully browned, richly flavored, juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. These baked drumsticks are a hit every time. Delicious and so addictive! Ingredients For the marinade How to Make Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks

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1970’s Bacardi Rum Cake

The 1970’s Bacardi Rum Cake is one of those legendary vintage desserts everyone remembers from family gatherings, holidays, and potlucks. Famous for its super-moist texture, buttery flavor, and warm rum glaze that soaks into every crumb, this cake has stood the test of time. It’s simple, indulgent, and bursting with old-school charm. Made with yellow […]