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Spinach Dip Recipe
Nothing like a warm skillet out of the oven of spinach dip! So so yummy! This is something Aaron and I have been throwing together for years. It’s a very easy recipe with mostly ingredients you likely already have in the kitchen! From our kitchen to your, I hope you enjoy this yummy recipe! What You’ll Need: 10 oz of frozen spinach thawed drained 1 block of cream cheese 3 tablespoons of sour cream 1 teaspoon of garlic salt 1 1/2 cups of shredded parmesan cheese 1 can artichoke hearts drained What You’ll Do: It’s so easy. Throw it all in a bowl and stir! Now put it in a…
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St. Patrick’s Day Mocktail
Let’s get festive! St. Patrick’s Day is days away! Nothing like adding a little fun to life! Here’s a fun mocktail to make. It’s simple simple! Also, green and yummy! Hope you enjoy this little recipe! What You’ll Need: Lime Sherbet 7 Up Pineapple Juice Garnish: Your Favorite Icing Gold Sprinkles Sour Punch Straws What You’ll Do: Add a thin layer of icing to the edge of your glass rim and then turn the rim in a plate of gold sprinkles. Be sure to do this first!!! Drop 2 scoops of lime sherbet in the glass. Add a splash (Not too little, not too much) of pineapple juice. Next fill…
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Lucky Charms Treats – St. Patrick’s Day
Who doesn’t love a easy fun festive recipe?! I know I do! I also love a homemade rice crispy treat! I basically did that same think here but used Lucky Charms cereal instead of rice crispy cereal! So buttery YUMMY! Also, a easy thing to do to be FESTIVE! What You’ll Need: 1 bag (10 oz) Mini Marshmallows 1/2 stick Butter 6 cups of Lucky Charms Nonstick Spray What You’ll Do: This recipe is so so easy! First step is Measure 6 cups of Lucky Charms and put them in a large bowl. Spray with a nonstick spray the dish and mixing spoon you plan to use. The dish I…
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Caramel Pie
Here’s another recipe that’s been in my family for years! Apparently this one belonged to Nonna too (just learned that this year.) The history is Nonna was the pastor’s wife (wife of my poppa Russell who was the pastor) at a church in Memphis. A lady in the church gave her the recipe. Years later, she shared the recipe with my mom. This was a go to recipe my mom would always serve! Therefore, I grew up with it! This recipe is very easy to make but it does take a few hours for it to cook. It can’t be left unattended because you have to keep checking the water level…
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Sausage English Muffin Recipe
This is a very special recipe to me. I remember my Nonna making it when I was young then giving the recipe to my mom who would make it every Holiday. To me this recipe is Christmas morning on a muffin. It brings back so many memories of the home I grew up in. One day I plan on making it for my baby and many years after that as our family grows! I hope you enjoy this recipe and have a Merry Christmas! What you’ll need: 1 pack of sausage 1 jar old english cheese 1 pack of english muffins What you’ll do: First brown the sausage meat on…
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Easy Crockpot Turkey
Thanksgiving Day is coming up! It’s such a special day. Family, food and relaxing – can a day get any better? I love all the yummy food. Growing up I never really liked Thanksgiving turkey. I always thought it was dry and bland. But not this turkey! It’s is very flavorful and juicy! Not to mention, so simple to make! You will only need three ingredients and a crockpot! For years this has been our go to turkey recipe. What You’ll Need: Turkey Breast with Bone Olive Oil Lawry’s Seasoned Salt Crockpot The Bird So we usually get the smallest Turkey breast with bone that we can find unless we’re feeding…
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Aaron’s Burger Tips
Okay ya’ll, it’s Aaron writing this one. And I’m here to tell you that my absolute favorite food in the world is a hamburger. The combination of fresh juicy beef, cheese, vegetables, any toppings or sauces you love, all on a delicious soft bun??? How can that not be the world’s most perfect food??? Let’s get right into it… The Homemade Burger Problem If you’re like me, you have a favorite restaurant where you always order a burger. Somewhere that makes their burgers so thick, so juicy, and so flavorful. But then when you try to make a burger like that at home, you get a chewy, dry patty…
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Old Fashioned Carrot Cake – Easter Dessert
It’s the week of Easter and I love being festive! This carrot cake was inspired from a recipe out of an old church cookbook, a phone call to my momma, and a little of what I know! This cake is a little old fashioned. JUST THE WAY I LIKE IT! I wanted it to look like something your great aunt or grandma would bring to an Easter dinner. The bunt shape and pecan icing really achieve that look! What you’ll need: CAKE 2 cups sifted flour 2 cups light brown sugar 1.5 sticks of butter (room temperature) 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 1/4 teaspoon…
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Our Butterbeer Recipe
Aaron and I love to match our recipes to the season. Fall is the perfect time to be festive with recipes. We’re sharing our version of butterbeer! It’s so yummy! Remember this is our version of the recipe. I hope you enjoy! What You’ll Need: Cocktail Shaker (Optional) 1 Cup Creamsoda 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream 1 Tablespoon Butterscotch Syrup What to do: Add a handful ice to the cocktail shaker. Next add 1 cup of creamsoda, 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of butterscotch. Make sure the lid of the cocktail shaker is on really good and SHAKE OVER THE SINK because it will leak some. Next…
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Memorial Day Menu
Memorial Day is a few days away! We’re hosting Aaron’s family on Friday & having a BBQ. I love my country and therefore love to observe every patriotic holiday. Here’s Our Menu STARTERS Fresh Fruit Spinach Artichoke Dip On the Grill Smoked Boston Butt Portabella Mushroom Burgers SIDES Pasta Salad Baked Beans DESSERT More Fruit Homemade Ice Cream We just recently learned not all of the family is able to make it.. so we’ve scaled back this menu just a bit. HOWEVER, we’re still planning on having a good ol’ time! Stay tuned.. I’ll be posting some quick Memorial Day decor soon!!