Dirt Cups

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Need a quick and fun snack or dessert idea for your kids?  This just might do the trick. The first time I had a Dirt Cup was when I was in third grade. I was at my friend Brittany’s house for a day of swimming.  Her mom made a Dirt Cup for us.  She put [...]

Tater Tot Casserole

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This breakfast recipe is one of our family Saturday Breakfast favorites!  You can assemble the dish the night before & bake it in the morning.  It takes about an hour in the oven, so make sure you give yourself enough time! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. ground pork breakfast sausage 2 cups milk 2 eggs 1 cup [...]

Gazpacho Recipe

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Gazpacho is the perfect no cook soup. This Gazpacho recipe is served cold, so you don’t have to heat up your kitchen making it. Plus, gazpacho is an excellent thing to make to use up the leftovers tomatoes from your garden! I’ve tried a couple different gazpacho recipes, but this particular one is my VERY favorite.  [...]

Easy Cheesy Chicken Muffins

These are so yummy and even great eaten cold! Ingredients: 1 can Pillsbury dough (I used the kind that you have to cut- you can use Crescent Rolls or Puff Pastry as well) 1-2 cups Shredded Chicken (I used an already cooked rotisserie chicken) 3/4 cup Cream Cheese 1 tablespoon Dried or Fresh Chopped Onion [...]

Cucumbers + Onions + Vinegar = SUMMER

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Nothing says summer to me more than the good old Cucumber and Onion Salad. Growing up, we always had a bowl of this in the fridge-white onions, Kirby cucumbers, vinegar, water, salt and a bit of dill. My mom would write it on the grocery list as “cucs -n- onions”-that way she knew all the ingredients [...]

Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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Cooking for a crowd? This yummy ham and egg breakfast casserole recipe is super quick and easy to make. This breakfast casserole is simple enough for teenagers to tackle on their own, and fun enough to involve little ones as well. Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole Recipe Ingredients: 1 can (8oz) refrigerated crescent rolls 1 pkg [...]

Easy Mexican Casserole

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Here is a yummy easy chicken mexican casserole recipe for you to try. It’s one of my favorites. Mexican Chicken Casserole Ingredients 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 3 Chicken Breasts 1/2 Cup Diced Onion 10 oz. Can Enchilada Sauce 10.5 oz Can 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup 1 Can Diced Tomatoes & Green Chiles [...]

What I’m Pinning: Gazpacho

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“Hopping” on Pinterest can mean a number of things to a number of people. For me, 15 minutes is my max. Any more, I lose all track of time. Any less, I’m not doing my job. Gazpacho was one of the first things I ever learned how to make on my own. The method and ingredients [...]

Ham Recipes: Over 20 Ways to Use Leftover Easter Ham

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Did you have ham for Easter? Have no idea what to do with the leftovers? Here are some delicious and easy recipes that are perfect for a busy family like yours and mine. Crockpot Navy Beans and Ham- this is like my Grandmother used to make. So easy and so yummy. Have the ham and [...]

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup {Crock-Pot Recipe}

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Most of my recipes do not have precise instructions or desired amount of ingredients, but I’ll do my best. This is so easy to make and also very delicious. I generally serve the soup and then the next night we make chicken tacos out of it. I originally obtained this recipe years ago and have [...]