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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Although this recipe is a bit time consuming, it is TOTALLY worth it in the end! And if you are stuck at social distancing at home, it is the perfect time to try this out. Creamy, cheesy, and so delicious! This recipe makes a fairly large amount, but you can easily half the recipe. You …

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Sweet & Tangy Pork Stir Fry

I’m always looking to mix things up a bit on weeknights because I tend to get in the habit of making the same favorites over and over again. I looked in my Grandma’s cookbook and came across a similar recipe. However, I made a few changes and it turned out to be a really great …

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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake

Ok. So I seriously LOVE cinnamon rolls. But they are such a process to make homemade. This casserole/bake combines french toast and cinnamon rolls. And it’s a match made in heaven! It’s great because it is so easy to make and can feed a crowd. Plus it is much quicker than making homemade cinnamon rolls. …

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Buckeye Brownies

When I was on the dance team in high school, we would have all day competitions that sometimes seemed to last forever! Luckily, my friend’s mom would make these amazing brownies for us dancers. They are absolutely AMAZING! First of all, I am a total sucker for anything that involves chocolate and peanut butter. Second …

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Beef Pot Roast

Beef is a staple at our house for almost every holiday, Christmas being no exception. This year I wanted to make something that wouldn’t require too much time so I could enjoy spending it with our company, instead of in the kitchen. So of course, I whipped out the Crockpot and put this beef roast …

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Mexican Lasagna

I am never one to pass up Mexican food, so when my husband made a Mexican lasagna a few years ago, I was anxious to try it. I loved it, as well as the idea! So, I used his base recipe for inspiration and added a few ingredients. It turned out delicious, and it’s the …

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Reese’s Cocoa Rice Krispies

The combination of chocolate and peanut butter, especially Reese’s peanut butter cups, is unfortunately something I cannot resist. When I found this recipe a few years ago, it was immediately one of my favorites. I made this for a work pot luck about a week ago, and again this weekend to bring to the guys …

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Shepherd’s Pie

We never really had shepherd’s pie when I was younger, but I have really grown to love this rustic dish. It is a classic comfort food and super easy to make. The classic shepherd’s pie is made with lamb or mutton, so this is technically “Cottage Pie” since I used ground beef. Regardless, it was …