Sweet Potato Crumble

Sweet Potato Crumble

This is a nut free version of sweet potatoe casserole with roasted sweet potatoes, a blend of warm spices, and topped with a delicious crumble. INGREDIENTS: 2-3 large sweet potatoes 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon sea 

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

I love fresh cranberry sauce! This has the perfect tartness, texture, and hint of cinnamon, and citrus. INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces fresh Cranberries 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick DIRECTIONS:

Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes My children devour mashed potatoes.  This recipe used a mixture of golden and russet potatoes mixed with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.  The result is a creamy and delicious baked potato dish that we absolutely devoured.  Ingredients:  3 russet potatoes peeled 

Cheesy Zucchini Steaks

Cheesy Zucchini Steaks

This is a super easy and delicious side dish that takes only minutes to prepare. I baked my zucchini, but you could grill to enhance the flavor if you wanted to. Ingredients: 2 large zucchini sliced in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon hamburger (or other seasoning) 

Cheddar Bay Crab Stuffed Muffins

Cheddar Bay Crab Stuffed Muffins

Coming from Maryland my family loves crabs and crab cakes. These crab filled muffins feature the flavors of the cheddar bay biscuits at Red Lobster and are filled with a delicious crab mixture. Ingredients: 1 box Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuit mix 3/4 cup water 1/2 

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

This is an old family recipe that I adore. Every bite of this salad brings back memories of my childhood and times spent with my grandparents. Ingredients: 3 pounds red potatoes cut into bite size pieces 1 bunch green onions sliced 1/2 pound bacon 3/4 

Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

This vinaigrette goes well with an arugula based salad. For my salad I added pomegranate seeds, blueberry goat cheese, carrots, roasted pecans, and dried cherries. Once you make this keep it at room temperature. I only made enough for 2-3 servings so you may need 

Mango and Red Cabbage Lime Coleslaw

Mango and Red Cabbage Lime Coleslaw

I love fruity and light coleslaws in the spring and summer.  Feel free to add/subtract ingredients depending on your personal preferences. Ingredients: ½ head red cabbage sliced ½ cup matchstick carrots 4 tablespoons lime juice 2-4 tablespoons honey or agave nectar 2 tablespoons mango balsamic 

Mexican Cheese Soup (Queso Soup)

Mexican Cheese Soup (Queso Soup)

This may not be the healthiest recipe, but OMG is it good.  My son’s love to dip Tostito chips in this and I try to make it healthier by dipping fresh vegetables in this.  This is a great dish for football parties too.  Ingredients: 1