As empty nesters, we are easily overloaded by a full size cheesecake, so I have been experimenting. I finally got it down to six cupcake size cheesecakes which suits us perfectly. These little guys ALWAYS turn out perfect.....no cracks, no...

SUPER EASY Have you ever cooked a whole turkey breast in the crockpot" It is fail proof and super moist and tender!!! It is so easy, that turkey and gravy won\'t be "just for Thanksgiving" any more!!   5 pound bone-in turkey...

This fast and fun recipe is a delicious chocolate sauce and when you put it on something cold, it turns hard like commercial "Magic Shell" (except a lot more budget friendly). Don\'t restrict it to ice cream though, how about frozen...

I kid you not, these chicken thighs are the BEST of the BEST and quick and easy to make. They are SUPER moist, SUPER tender and SUPER flavorful. We couldn\'t stop eating them and they are going straight to the TOP of my FIVE STAR recipe...

I don\'t know about you, but I have ruined a LOT of expensive shrimp over the years by not cooking it properly. I have been known to turn $20 dollars worth of beautiful raw shrimp into a bowl of shrimp that has the texture erasers!!  Very...

SERIOUS COMFORT FOOD!! We call this lasagna (which it isn\'t) but it qualifies as serious comfort food and has all of the rich, familiar lasagna flavors. 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (browned and drained well) 4 cups of beef broth...

If you like Nutella, you will LOVE peanutella, just think of the possibilities!! Lets see, let me count the ways: on waffles, on pound cake, on warm scones, in a sandwich, with s\'mores, on waffles, as a dip for apples and oh yes...right...

We love this recipe, not only because it is easy and tasty, but because of it\'s excellent leftover possibilities. Green chile roast leftovers make great cold sandwiches or it can be torn apart and tucked (hot) into warm tortillas (with a little...

I have been tweaking this recipe for a few years and I finally have it just the way we like it. It is one of those easy recipes that you dump everything in the slow cooker and wait for the magic. Canned refried beans just don\'t "do it" for us...

 Buddy, our 5 year old Chiweenie, absolutely LOVES these treats. They are super easy to make (only 4 ingredients) and cost a fraction of most commercial treats.4 cups oats (processed in food processor to smaller texture)2/3 cup applesauce (I used...

I use a lot of dry herbs and spices; they are convenient. However, there are some spices that I don\'t use all that often. For example, that little $3.99 jar of rubbed sage gets used for a single holiday and then languishes on my spice rack, only...

Freezing chicken eggs is very easy and you can use them (thawed out) just like you would a fresh egg for baking cakes, cookies,casseroles, scrambled eggs, pancakes, quiche and baked custard type pies like pecan pie!!Here are a few easy tips and...

I often find myself without BBQ sauce in the pantry or (not enough) BBQ sauce left in the bottle. This recipe comes to the rescue and it is truly delicious. It tastes just like Sweet Baby Rays!!!The 1st time I made this, my picky-picky husband came...

 This sweet, soft, super easy and yummy cookie is something just a little different for your cookie jar. Dried cranberries and white chocolate are a GREAT combination!!1/2 cup butter (room temperature)1/4 cup cream cheese (room temperature)3/4 cup...

I have been making chocolate chip cookies for 45+ years; lets just say I\'ve tried a zillion recipes, but THIS recipe beats them all, HANDS DOWN!!!Some chocolate chip cookie recipes have great flavor, but produce a flat cookie that spreads all...

When I was a kid, my mother, bless her heart, made (what she called) fruit salad on special occasions. Her idea of fruit salad was a can of drained fruit cocktail with a little Dream Whip stirred in; if it was a very special occasion, she added a...

I have been making chocolate chip cookies for 45+ years; lets just say I\'ve tried a zillion recipes, but THIS recipe beats them all, HANDS DOWN!!!Some chocolate chip cookie recipes have great flavor, but produce a flat cookie that spreads all...

This is a "knock off" recipe for Subway\'s sweet onion chicken teriyaki sandwich. It is delicious, only about 370 calories and very quick to fix (as long as you make the sweet onion sauce a day ahead so the flavors blend and mellow...important...

The title, Easiest No-Bake Cake, is not an exaggeration,that\'s for sure!! It is easy, delicious, unique and a great addition to any holiday table.Before I give you the "recipe", let me just say that there really isn\'t a recipe. It\'s just...

I make a LOT of sourdough pancakes, but every once in a while John wants a simple (last minute) "late night breakfast". This recipe is perfect for that; it makes 4 super moist, super tender, super fluffy pancakes. They really "hit the...

This meat loaf is a great way to perk up any week night. It has lean ground beef, finely crushed corn chips, mild green chiles and cheese in it and then its "frosted" with refried beans + salsa before you bake it.I like to serve this with Spanish...

I call this recipe "pizza pockets" but actually, any flavor filling works well. The "magic" is in the dough; it is on the slightly sweet side but (as unlikely as it sounds) it compliments a savory filling perfectly..Originally, this was a dough...

Mini-desserts are an easy easier way to battle the mega-calories that a "big honking cheesecake" in the fridge tempts us with.Picky-picky husband LOVES all things maple, so I\'ve been searching for a good maple cheesecake recipe for a long...

These cookies STAY soft and fudgy and they are totally addicting beyond delicious!!! Everyone asks for this recipe!!!This is NOT a crispy cookie, it ismore like a brownie textureMAKES 3 DOZEN2  1/4 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup butter (room...

 This is a GREAT recipe to have. It\'s super easy to make (2 bowls and a spoon) and the muffins are moist and super chocolate-y. It\'s my "go to" recipe for sure.In the 1st bowl, stir together:2 cups flour1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar1...