Layered Taco Bake

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 3/4 cup water (as called for on the seasoning packet) 1/2 cup salsa con queso 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided use) Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro Directions:

Ultimate Chocolate Cream Pie

Ultimate Chocolate Cream Pie Ingredients: For the Pie Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10-12 whole graham crackers, crushed) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted For the Chocolate Custard Filling: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 cups … Read more

Juicy and Flavorful Spiral Ham

Juicy and Flavorful Spiral Ham Ingredients: 1 fully cooked spiral-cut ham (8-10 pounds) 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional) 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or orange juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Instructions: 1. … Read more

The Best Stuffed Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

The Best Stuffed Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Ingredients: For the Stuffing: 1 cup cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained) 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach (optional) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste For the Chicken: … Read more

Air Fryer or Oven-Baked Pie Bites

Air Fryer or Oven-Baked Pie Bites Ingredients: 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts per package) or homemade pie dough 1/2 cup fruit preserves or pie filling (such as apple, cherry, blueberry, or your favorite flavor) 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) Granulated sugar (for sprinkling) Optional: a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg … Read more

Grandma’s Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

Grandma’s Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Ingredients: For the Pretzel Crust: 2 1/2 cups pretzel crumbs (about 4 cups of crushed pretzels) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted For the Cream Cheese Layer: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For … Read more

Cheesecake-Topped Brownies

Cheesecake-Topped Brownies Ingredients: For the Brownie Layer: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder For the Cheesecake Layer: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large … Read more

Crispy Fried Pork Chops

Crispy Fried Pork Chops Ingredients: 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1/2 to 1-inch thick) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white … Read more

Pumpkin Donut Holes

Pumpkin Donut Holes Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 large … Read more

Candied Yams Recipe

Candied Yams Recipe Ingredients: 4 large yams (sweet potatoes can also be used), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 1/2 cup chopped pecans … Read more