Old Fashion Banana Nut Oatmeal

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A fresh start means fresh ideas and fresh foods.  I’ve been eating healthier with all my meals and breakfast is no exception.  I know most of us buy the instant oatmeal but try making it from scratch next time!  I promise it will taste great and it’s much better for you because it will not… [Continue Reading]

Smothered Pork Strips with Noodles

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What a great meal for the colder weather huh?!   Using pork chops in more creative ways makes for a tasty meal.  This is also a healthier option as opposed to fried pork chops.   I could even see this made as a spicier version.  Maybe some chili powder??  Mmmmm!  Enjoy y’all! INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1… [Continue Reading]

Family Time and 30 Minute Pizzas (psst, giveaway too)

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Pizza is like the best ever food invention. You can eat it cold, hot, with meats, vegetables, and even as a dessert.  When I was asked if I wanted to try the new Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast,  I was like heck yeah! Any excuse to make pizza!  We were supposed to have family night but… [Continue Reading]

The Best Soft and Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Ever!

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies have to be some of the BEST cookies ever.  These cookies are slightly crisp on the outside with a soft and chewy inside, full of chunks of macadamia nuts and white chocolate.  Very drool worthy!  What is your favorite kind of cookie? INGREDIENTS 1 pound (2 cups) butter, room temperature… [Continue Reading]

Fast and Easy Mexican Candy with Pecans

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Over the next week I’ll be bringing a few Mexican treats like today’s Mexican Candy.   Coming from a partial Hispanic background and marrying into a Hispanic family, I’ve had the pleasure to eat some really delicious sweets that are super easy to make and VERY budget friendly! There are a few versions of Mexican Candy… [Continue Reading]

Delicious Maple & Bacon Cookies

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Hmmmm, I’m not sure how maple and bacon cookies are going to taste but they sure look good! If you make these, please let me know. I would love hear how they turn out for y’all. Things have been crazy around here but hope to have things back to normal soon! Thanks for bearing with… [Continue Reading]

$1000 Chocolate Toffee Pecan Cookies

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Please welcome my guest poster. Lynn is a stay at home, homeschooling mom to three. She loves to cook and try all kinds of recipes. You can follow her adventures in the kitchen at Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures. My family loves cookies, and I am glad because cookies are one of my favorite things to bake…. [Continue Reading]

Hot Fudge Cake that Melts in Your Mouth

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And makes your eyes roll back into your head. Yep, this hot fudge cake is that good. Add some Vanilla Bean Ice cream and you’re in heaven!  My girl Tara shared this recipe and now I’m passing it on to you.  If you don’t know Deal Seeking Mom, you need to.  She’s beautiful, smart, and… [Continue Reading]

Easy Buffalo Chips Cookies

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BAHAHAHHAHAHAHA…gotcha huh!  Oh….I SO crack myself up. So my SIL read my Hershey’s post and was inspired to use some Hershey’s chocolate that she had handy in her own pantry!  You know, cookies are really easy to make, each batch usually makes a lot, and they’re always hit with everyone! Anyways, this post here was… [Continue Reading]

The Best Oatmeal Cake Ever

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This oatmeal cake is the best ever and this is coming from someone who not a big fan of oatmeal.  Not only that, it is very popular among the men.  This was something that I cooked for the cowboys and they would tell my husband how much they enjoyed the dessert.  I personally think it… [Continue Reading]