Friday, October 31, 2025

Pecan Pie Cheesecake

 


Cheesecake is my go-to dessert for any special celebration.  This Pecan Pie Cheesecake may become my new favorite cheesecake version.

Description from Maria's Mixing Bowl:

"Rich, creamy, and packed with warm fall flavors, this Pecan Pie Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert. With a cinnamon graham cracker crust, velvety cheesecake center, and gooey pecan topping, it’s perfect for holidays, gatherings, or anytime you’re craving something indulgent."

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Your Guide to Rotisserie Chicken: Meals, Storage, and More

 


Rotisserie chicken has become a convenient and economical way to quickly prepare delicious meals.  It is widely available at grocery stores.  You can also make roasted chicken at home.  A good idea is to set time aside to make a couple of roasted chickens to have ready as needed.  Make them, cut them up and freeze them is a smart thing to do.

Check out Mary Hunt's informative article on everything you need to know about rotisserie chickens from her blog Everyday Cheapsake.  

Click here to go to the article.  While you are on her blog, subscribe to her newsletter . . . you will be glad you did.  I've been subscribed for many years and is one of my favorite blogs.



Thursday, October 30, 2025

Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

 


Love rice casseroles and this one is fast, healthy and easy!  Perfect for vegetarians . . . I could make this a whole meal.

Check out this recipe and more from The Seasoned Mom on You Tube or her blog.



Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Homemade Waffles

 


Who doesn't love waffles?  Not only are they a delicious breakfast,  but everything you need to make them are probably already in your pantry.  Fast and easy!

Blair has all kinds of information about waffles on her page.  Check out her informative blog for lots of homemade meals and more. 

Source . . . click on the source link for the recipe.

Check out The Seasoned Mom on You Tube here.




Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Caramel Apple Crumble Pie



Anything with caramel and apples gets my attention!  

The only think I would change is using lard, I just think it is way too unhealthy.  I would replace it with Crisco.

This recipe has been in my recipe collection for decades that I got from a newspaper or magazine.

Enjoy!





Ingredients

½ cup Rolled oats
¼ cup Brown sugar
¼ cup All-purpose flour
¼ cup TENDERFLAKE® Lard, cubed
½ tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1 can Apple Pie Filling
1/3 cup Ready prepared caramel sauce
1 TENDERFLAKE® Perfect Pastry for a 9-inch (23 cm) pie shell




Ingredients for Pie Shell:

2 cups Cake and pastry flour OR
1¾ cups All-purpose flour
¾ tsp Salt
¾ cup TENDERFLAKE® Lard
4 to 6 tbsp Cold water




Directions

PREHEAT oven to 400°F (200°C).

PREPARE pastry shell following these easy steps:

MIX together flour and salt.

CUT in lard with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal. Gradually add water to mixture. Add only enough water to make dough cling together.

GATHER into a ball and divide into two portions.

ROLL out each portion on lightly floured surface. If dough is sticking, chill ½ hour.

TRANSFER dough to pie plate. Trim and flute shells or crust.

COMBINE the oats, ¼ cup brown sugar, flour and TENDERFLAKE® Lard in a mixing bowl. Work the ingredients by hand until a rough crumble is achieved. Set aside.

GENTLY fold ¼ cup brown sugar and spices into apple pie filling. Pour the apple mixture into pie shell and spread evenly.

DRIZZLE caramel sauce over the pie filling. Top with the oat crumble mixture.

BAKE in preheated oven for 20 minutes. 

Lower oven temperature to 375°F(190°C) and continue baking for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is bubbling and golden brown. 

Allow to cool and serve.

Source:  Maple Leaf Foods Inc. 


Raspberry Cream Danish

 


Puff pastry makes fast and delicious desserts that looks like you spent hours on it.  Raspberries are a delicious fruit and are featured in the cream cheese filling.

This recipe comes from the Mr. Food website . . . one of my favorites!




Monday, October 27, 2025

Holiday Cabbage Casserole

 


Photo source: Mr. Food


In an effort to maintain a healthy food lifestyle, I've recently searched for recipes that utilize vegetables and adapt them toward healthier meals.  This recipe caught my attention since I have been meaning to start using cabbage in my meals.

This recipe comes from the Mr. Food website, which is one of my favorites.



Saturday, October 25, 2025

Smothered Pork Chops in Slow Cooker

 


These pork chops look delicious . . . bring on the mashed potatoes!

Check out Kitchen Sanctuary for more awesome recipes.





Friday, October 24, 2025

9 Chicken Casseroles



Many of these recipes are chicken-a-la-kingish and since that is one of my favorite meals, I can't wait to try some of these recipes.

If you like these recipes, consider subscribing to Jennifer's You Tube Channel, Cook Clean Repeat . . . you will love it.  It is one of my favorites and I highly recommend it!




Thursday, October 23, 2025

13 Ways to Use Crescent Roll Dough (Chicken Dumplings, Donuts & More) |

 


Nicole has several videos on YouTube about using Crescent Roll Dough and Pizza Dough that are fast and easy, but more importantly, they look delicious.  I plan on trying them soon since it looks like it will be easy to adapt to cooking for one person.

I have subscribed to her YouTube Channel and love most of those recipes.  Subscribe here.

https://www.allrecipes.com