Saturday, January 10, 2026

Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

 


Photo source:  centslessdeals.com

"This is an easy way to turn jarred Alfredo sauce into a dinner everyone loves. Pasta and crisp, tender broccoli are tossed in creamy sauce with juicy chicken and a simple sprinkle of Parmesan."  Comment from centslessdeals.com

I love easy, delicious and semi-homemade dishes.  Love pasta dishes with a creamy sauce!

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Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies

 


Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"If you love the flavors of cherry cordials, this is the chocolate cookie recipe for you. Here, a simple chocolate thumbprint cookie is topped with a maraschino cherry and thick chocolate frosting. Once baked, the cookies become moist and decadent thanks to the juicy cherries and fudge-like topping. You can use any type of maraschino cherries you like in this cookie recipe. Just be sure the cherries are pitted."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Love Love Love!!  I'll make a batch just for me!

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Ham-and-Swiss Quiche Cups

 


Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"These savory ham and Swiss quiche cups are delightful and versatile bites, perfect for breakfast on the go, brunch, or even a light lunch. Each cup combines a buttery homemade pie crust with a rich, eggy filling enhanced by diced ham, creamy Swiss cheese, and fresh green onions."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

The quiche cups are so cute and have ingredients I love.  Winner!!

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Chicken Creole

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Tender bites of chicken simmer in a luscious tomato sauce with onion, celery and green bell pepper, ingredients commonly used in Cajun and Creole food. The vegetables add a complex aroma, making this 30-minute sauce taste like it simmered all day. Creole chicken is often served over rice, but you can also spoon it over grits or your starch of choice."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love the creole inspired aspect of this meal that I would love to try.  I have not had this type of meal.  Look forward to that chicken over rice.

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Grilling/Smoking . . . A Collection of Recipes UPDATED




This post was originally written in 2015


There is nothing like the aroma of grilling/smoking meats outdoors.  The Captain and I recently treated ourselves to a grill/smoker since he is a master at smoking meats on the grill.

No gas grill here, we love the taste and aroma of meats prepared on a wood fire.  Since we will be putting our grill/smoker to good use, I have been looking for great grilling/smoking recipes.

from Todd + Dianne White On Rice Couple


From Smoke Grill BBQ

Smoked Shrimp Kabobs

Smoked Chicken 

Smoked Beef




Friday, January 9, 2026

Sausage Breakfast Pastries

 


Photo source:  White On Rice Couple

"You can’t go wrong making our sausage breakfast pastries. It only takes 4 ingredients and about 30 minutes of baking time. Your house will smell like a bakery and you can feed a group for breakfast simply! Best of all, this recipe is easily customizable by adding other little ingredients."  Comment from White On Rice Couple

This recipe is genius and uses two of my favorite items - puff pastry and sausage.  They look delicious, versatile and make a beautiful presentation for your next gathering!  Quick and easy, but looks like you spent hours. 

Click here to go to the White On Rice Couple recipe page to learn how to make these fabulous pastries!




Easy 5-Ingredient Taco Seasoning

 


Photo source:  The Food Network

"This taco seasoning uses basic pantry staples and can be tossed together in an instant. No need to buy the seasoning packet ever again!"  Comment from The Food Network

These type of seasoning mixes can save you lots of money.  Love them!

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Sausage Cheese Puffs


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to eat sausage and cheese in one bite-sized, delicious puff of glory, this is it. These sausage cheese puffs are like the love child of your favorite breakfast sandwich and that cheesy biscuit you can’t resist at restaurants. They’re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and packed with savory sausage and sharp cheddar. Plus, they’re the perfect finger food, which means less time with a fork and more time savoring every bite."  Comment from Taste of Home

I have to agree that these appear to be the perfect appetizer.  Can't wait to try them!

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Sausage & Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Canned crescent roll dough is incredibly versatile and convenient for crafting everything from quick desserts to crowd-pleasing, last-minute appetizers. One of our test kitchen’s favorite uses for this flaky, buttery dough is to create a delicious breakfast casserole with classic ingredients and a crispy crust."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love these breakfast casseroles with sausage and made so easy with canned crescent rolls.  This one is a winner!  Breakfast is my favorite meal.

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Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Even grits skeptics won’t be able to resist the cheesy, loaded appeal of this Southern staple. Savory pork sausage crumbles, chopped green chiles, a blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack and a hot pepper butter sauce make it irresistible. One scoop and you’ll be hooked."  Comment from Taste of Home

Grits is one of my favorite things to make for any time of day.  This recipe sounds delicious, loaded grits is a good description.  

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls


Photo Source:  Taste of Home


"The rolls are made with yeasted dough, just as in a classic cinnamon roll recipe. However, instead of a traditional cinnamon-sugar filling, they’re dressed up with strawberry jam and chopped fresh strawberries for bright and fruity flavor. For the cheesecake component, we spread a dreamy cream cheese glaze over the top and serve the cinnamon rolls warm. They’re the perfect addition to a special occasion brunch spread or lovely for a cozy Sunday morning at home."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love this recipe and would love to make them.

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Our 15 Best Chicken Casserole Recipes of All Time Are the Ultimate Comfort Food

 


Photo source:  All Recipes

"Chicken casseroles are the humble heroes of weeknight cooking. Using everyday pantry ingredients, they're easy to prep, comforting to eat, and endlessly versatile. Plus, the beauty of a chicken casserole is that you can give any recipe a head start by simply using leftover or rotisserie chicken. From chicken Parmesan to chicken and biscuit casserole, these top rated dishes are sure to be family favorites after just one bite."  Comment from All Recipes

If you are looking for chicken casseroles, check out this list from All Recipes.

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Creamy Mississippi Chicken Enchiladas

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home


"These creamy Mississippi chicken enchiladas take creamy, cheesy slow cooker Mississippi chicken, flavored with pepperoncini and ranch dressing, to a new level. Shredding the chicken and making baked enchiladas is the obvious next step."  Comment from All Recipes

Looks delicious and love that it is prepared in the slow cooker.  I'm not sure about the pepperoncini and would probably substitute with poblano peppers.

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Flaky Danish Kringle

 



Photo source:  Taste of Home

"From the Recipe Creator:
 This traditional yeast bread wonderfully reflects my Scandinavian heritage. Flaky layers of tender dough are flavored with almond paste. The unique sugar cookie crumb coating adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this Danish Kringle recipe. —Lorna Jacobsen, Arrowwood, Alberta

Flaky Danish Kringle is a festive showstopper and an ideal choice for a winter brunch when everyone’s craving something comforting and impressive without being too heavy. Classic fillings include almond paste or marzipan, chopped nuts, fruit or pie-style flavors like raspberry, cherry or apple, plus rich cream cheese. No matter the filling, the real magic lies in those pull-apart flaky layers, perfect for dunking into coffee or hot chocolate."  Comments from Taste of Home

This pastry looks outstanding and delicious, a beautiful presentation.  As a bread and pastry lover, I am so impressed with this recipe and will soon put some time aside for making this awesome pastry.

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Cinnamon Fruit Biscuits

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Because these sweet treats are so easy, I'm almost embarrassed when people ask me for the recipe. They're a snap to make with refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, sugar, cinnamon and your favorite fruit preserves."  Comment from recipe creator, Ione Burham, Washington, Iowa for Taste of Home

These biscuits are one of the easiest recipes I have seen yet and they look delicious.  You can also substitute the fruit used based on your preferences.  Love it!  Semi-homemade!

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Get ready to dig into a nostalgic favorite with our chili cheese dog casserole. With a golden cornbread crust and filling loaded with chili, hot dogs and cheese, it doesn't get much better than this."  Comment from Taste of Home

This is a definite winner.  Chili cheese dogs are awesome and topped with cornbread crust has to be so delicious.  Another recipe that I have to make for sure.

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Cinnamon Pastry

 


Photo source:  Tastes of Lizzy T

"What in the world is this humble dessert made from pie crust, cinnamon and sugar?"  Comment from Tastes of Lizzy T

Why didn't I think of this?  The versatility of it, like adding apple filling or some other type of filling.  I love the possibilities

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Chicken and Potato Casserole

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"What’s more comforting than a dish that turns potatoes, chicken and cheese into pure happiness? This loaded chicken and potato casserole is perfect for quick weeknight dinners with the family, and makes a fantastic potluck recipe when you need to feed a crowd."  Comment from Taste of Home

Just mention potatoes and cheese and you have my attention.  I must try this recipe, it sounds very delicious.  Someone in the comments mentioned adding corn - great idea.

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BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

 


Photo source:  Crazy for Crust

"THIS chocolate chip cookie recipe is the only one that you need. It’s a soft and chewy cookie, full of chocolate, tons of flavor with the best taste, crisp edges and soft, gooey centers. They’re easy to make with no weird ingredients and you can change up the recipe to make any kind of cookie recipe you want.Comment from Dorothy of Crazy For Crust

Now I want to try this recipe since Dorothy claims it is the BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe.





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How to Make the Juiciest Burgers

 


Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"What lean-to-fat ratio in ground beef will result in the juiciest, best-tasting burgers? Our Test Kitchen experts share their tips and recipes for moist, juicy burgers. Plus, learn how to make a copycat restaurant-style smashed burger."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Great information if you want to learn which ground beef to purchase for juicier burgers.

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