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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

This is a perfect soup dish to enjoy on a cool day when you are craving something tasty and satisfying. My children devour baked potatoes and gave this soup recipe five stars. Ingredients: 5 russet potatoes 6-8 slices thick cut bacon 1/2 cup all purpose 

Vanilla Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Buttercream

Vanilla Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Buttercream

Whoopie pies are one of my favorite bite size treats. These feature a soft vanilla cookie with a delectable chocolate buttercream in the center. If you want to make these truly indulgent you can add a little peanut butter on one of the cookies before 

Cookies and Cream Popcorn

Cookies and Cream Popcorn

This was a dessert I made for a soccer party for my son. I was looking for a tasty treat that featured colors black and white that would appeal to preteen boys. Confession- This dessert was so good I didn’t think there would be enough left to take to the party after we all sampled it.

Ingredients:

2 bags microwave kettle corn

20 Oreos

10 ounces vanilla melting candies

Directions:

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Microwave popcorn according to package directions.
  3. Use a food processor to crush Oreos.
  4. Mix Oreos and popcorn in a large bowl. Throw away any unpopped kernels you spot while mixing the popcorn and Oreos.
  5. Melt the candies in a microwavable safe bowl.
  6. Drizzle the candies over the popcorn mixture and stir with a spatula scraping the bottom of the bowl.
  7. Spread the popcorn mixture over a baking sheet and let it cool while the candies harden.
  8. Transfer to an air-tight container or divide into snack bags to portion out this delicious treat.
  9. Enjoy!
Dorito Casserole

Dorito Casserole

This is an easy to prep casserole similar to some other taco casseroles I have made in the past. The nacho Doritos add crunch and flavor. Ingredients: 1/2 large bag of Nacho Doritos 1 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3-4 bell peppers 

Pumpkin Cream Pie

Pumpkin Cream Pie

If you like pumpkin pie topped with lots of whipped cream then you should try this pie. This pie has all of the flavors of a traditional pumpkin pie with a cheesecake like texture under a fall flavored whip cream. Ingredients: 1 store bought pie 

Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Candy Toppings

Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Candy Toppings

I always make these cookies after Halloween. The traditional recipe for peanut butter cookies uses Hershey Kisses as the topping. I like to mix things up and use an assortment of chocolate candies such as Reese’s, Snickers, KitKat, Hershey Bars, Milky Ways, etc…

Ingredients:

1 cup all purpose flour

3/4 cup powdered peanut butter

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup granulated sugar

8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature

2 large eggs

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings: bite size Reese’s, Rolos, Snickers, Milky Ways, Kit Kats, etc…

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line 1 or 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Remove wrappers from candy toppers.
  3. Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer.
  4. Spray a measuring cup with nonstick spray. Fill with peanut butter. Add peanut butter to stand mixer.
  5. Whisk flour, powdered peanut butter, and baking soda in a large bowl.
  6. Add eggs and vanilla extract to mixer and mix in.
  7. Gradually add in dry ingredients.
  8. Use a small cookie scooper to form balls. Space cookie dough balls 2 inches a part on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes until firm.
  10. Immediately press chcolates on the top of the cookies.
  11. Bake cookies for 1 minute to slightly melt the chocolates.
  12. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet. After a few minutes slide the parchment paper off the baking sheet and allow to cool completely before transferring to an air-tight container.
  13. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Whoopie pies are a treat I didn’t discover until I was an adult. If you have never had one imagine a pillowy soft cookie with a delicious filling in the middle. These are a perfect fall treat with a pumpkin cookie and cream cheese frosting 

Slow Cooker Sauerbraten with Cabbage and Roasted Potatoes

Slow Cooker Sauerbraten with Cabbage and Roasted Potatoes

One of my son’s has been researching our ancestry and has fallen in love with German culture and history. He found this dish in his reading and asked me to make it for him. The original recipe boiled potatoes, but we prefer roasted potatoes so 

Raspberry and Blueberry Custard Kuchen

Raspberry and Blueberry Custard Kuchen

My son has been reading a lot about German culture and history. In his reading he discovered a few dishes he wanted to try. This is a German dessert I made in his honor.

Ingredients:

Crust-

1 1/2 cups flour divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cold butter

2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup sugar

Filling-

3 cups raspberries and blueberries

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon all purpose flour

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9×13 dish with baking spray.
  2. Add flour, salt, and butter cut into cubes to a food processor. Pulse to mix. Add the heavy cream and pulse.
  3. Press the flour mixture into the 9×13 pan.
  4. Combine the sugar and remaining flour. Sprinkle over the crust.
  5. Arrange the raspberries and blueberries over the crust.
  6. In a large bowl combine the sugar, flour, eggs, cream, and vanilla. Pour over the berries.
  7. Bake 30-40 minutes until lightly browned.
  8. Serve warm or chilled.
  9. Store in the refrigerator.
  10. Enjoy!
Beef and Cheddar Noodle Bake

Beef and Cheddar Noodle Bake

This is another quick and simple dinner casserole that my family enjoys! Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 8 ounces egg noodles 2 bell peppers diced 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt