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Cranberry Pecan Pie

Cranberry Pecan Pie

This festive cranberry pecan pie is a delicious combo of sweet and tart. The sweetness comes from the brown sugar and maple syrup pecan custard and the cranberries add a pop of color and a burst of tangy tartness.  I love pecan pie and I …

Baked Mac n Cheese

Baked Mac n Cheese

This creamy side dish of Baked Mac n Cheese is full of soft elbow macaroni pasta, warm melted cheese, and a hint of nutmeg which makes for a classic cozy comfort food. My goal in creating this recipe was to make it very kid friendly. …

Apple Sheet Cake

Apple Sheet Cake

This moist apple sheet cake is filled with sweetness and warmth from the brown sugar and cinnamon and tied together with lots of fresh chopped apples. It’s a great dessert to enjoy in the fall when apples are in season.  I love sheet cakes because …

Banana Bread Cake

Banana Bread Cake

Banana Bread Cake is your classic warm and cozy banana bread with chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon but baked in cake form! It bakes faster and is so easy to serve.  This recipe is a great way to use up bananas that are …

Glazed Peach Scones

Glazed Peach Scones

These glazed peach scones are crisp and moist and packed full of peachy flavor. Scones are so fun and quick to make and the result is so worth it. They look fancy and are perfect for breakfast and brunch. Scones are one of my favorite …

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

These delicious pumpkin chocolate chip bars are really easy to make and a great way to enjoy the classic pumpkin chocolate combo that we all love.  I can mix these bars up in about ten minutes and have them in the oven by the time …

Chili Mac n Cheese

Chili Mac n Cheese

Chili Mac n Cheese combines two classic comfort foods into one warm and cozy meal that will become a favorite in your house! The chili, ground beef, and beans mixed with the macaroni and melty cheese is so good especially when topped with some extra …

Hearty Beef Stew

Hearty Beef Stew

This hearty beef stew is full of thick chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions and tied together with some diced tomatoes and herbs in a savory gravy. I like serving it with a crusty loaf of no knead artisan bread or a pan …

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a zesty and flavorful recipe that can be prepared quickly enough to make it a wonderful weeknight dinner. It’s roasted chicken with bell peppers and onions wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with your favorite toppings.  Serve them in warm …

Canning Essentials

Canning Essentials

Preserving foods and produce is very satisfying and it’s thrifty. Here are some of my favorite things I use to can and preserve food. Each of the headings are clickable links that will take you to the product.   1. My Presto Pressure Canner  Certain …