Monday, March 2, 2026

Almond Biscotti Cookies

 


Photo source:  One Sweet Appetite

"This almond biscotti recipe is the perfect blend of crunchy, nutty, and just sweet enough. Ideal for dunking in your morning coffee or late-night tea. It’s surprisingly easy to make at home and tastes so much better than store-bought."  Comment from One Sweet Appetite

Believe it or not, I have never had a biscotti cookie.  Sounds delicious with a cup of coffee.

Click here to go to the One Sweet Appetite recipe page.



Cheesy Bacon-Tater Tot Pie

 


Photo source:  Food Network Magazine

"This fun dish is cheesy, crispy and meaty, so it’s great for a game day or a tailgate party. Ready in less than an hour, it’s packed with fun ingredients like frozen tater tots, bacon, cheddar cheese and sour cream. Sriracha adds the perfect amount of spice, while fresh chives make a bright and herbal topping."  Comment from the Food Network Magazine

The more cheese the better!!  This recipe sounds delicious and easy.

Click here to go to the Food Network Magazine recipe page.




Chili Cheese Tots


Photo source:  Food Network
 

"Chili Cheese Tots are an irresistible comfort food that both kids and adults will love. In this recipe, the potato tots are smothered in a simple, spicy chili sauce, then topped with a creamy cheese sauce and grated Cheddar. You can whip them up with or without onions—it’s delicious either way."  Comment from the Food Network

What an awesome combination of yummy food!  Looks like a winner that I can't wait to make.  The recipe creator is Ree Drummond.

Click here to go to the Food Network recipe page.



Collection of Ham Posts from Baking to Leftover Ham Recipes UPDATED

Photo Source:  The Seasoned Mom


Baked Ham has always been on the holiday menu in my home.  Now that I am cooking for one, I still make a baked ham for myself.  The solution is either having lots of ham for delicious ham meals or buy a smaller ham.  I buy a smaller ham and still have ham leftovers.






The following is a list of videos and links to ham related content: 


How much Honey Baked Ham is needed per person?

Pineapple Glazed Ham - The Seasoned Mom



America's Test Kitchen




Mr. Make It Happen


Leftover Ham Recipes from The Kitchen Community.org

Leftover Ham Recipes from Taste of Home

Leftover Ham Recipes from The Pioneer Woman

Recipes Made with Leftover Ham from Plain Chicken

Leftover Ham -n- Potato Casserole

Ham-and-Cheese Croquettes

Rita's Sweet Holiday Baked Ham

Double-Duty Heavenly Citrus Ham


Slow Cooker Ham from All Recipes












 

MORE TO COME!





Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

 


Photo source:  All Recipes

"Slow cooker scalloped potatoes and ham is a big hit in my house, especially with my kids. If you have leftover ham and like creamy potatoes, you'll love this simple recipe!"  Comment from All Recipes

Slow cooker comfort food sounds delicious and easy.  This is the perfect meal to use ham leftovers.

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.



Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"When you’re in the mood for comfort food, pork chops and scalloped potatoes are a dinner combination that everyone will love. But when they’re baked together, with layers of tender sliced potatoes and onions bubbling in an simple gravy, they turn into a pork chop and potato casserole that really is one of the easiest pork dinner recipes ever."  Comment from Taste of Home

I'm always in the mood for comfort food.  This recipe sounds like a winner!

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.



Clever Uses For Leftover Plastic Fruit Containers

 


Photo source:  Food Republic

"To track down the most clever uses for leftover plastic fruit containers, we tapped into the Reddit hive mind and saw what people were saying on a zero-waste thread. As expected, the responses did not disappoint, and we can back up several of them with our personal experiences as well. So, without further ado, let's get to it so you can stop tossing your plastic fruit container straight into the trash and breathe a little bit of extra life into them before they eventually find themselves in a landfill. It's a small win, but it'll be a win for both the planet and us all the same."  Comment from Food Republic

Those fruit containers are actually pretty useful and I recycle them much like the advise in the article.  However, I did learn some new clever ideas.

Click here to go to the Food Republic article.



Cheddar Bay Biscuit Bread


Photo source:  The Recipe Critic

 
"If you love my Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits, this Cheddar Bay Biscuit Bread has the same buttery, garlicky cheddar flavor, just baked right in a bread pan. Slice it warm and serve it with basically anything. It’s a must-make! Trust me!"  Comment from The Recipe Critic

I agree it is a must-make!  Love Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits and I will be making this bread soon.

Click here to go to The Recipe Critic recipe page.




Farmhouse Chicken Cornbread Casserole

 


Photo source:  The Seasoned Mom

"A creamy chicken filling meets a sweet, golden cornbread topping in this cozy chicken cornbread casserole. Best of all, it comes together quickly with simple pantry staples like canned soups, Jiffy mix, and rotisserie chicken!"  Comment from The Seasoned Mom

Looks delicious and love that it is semi-homemade with Jiffy Mix!

Click here to go to The Seasoned Mom recipe page.




Southern Banana Pudding - Several Versions



Photo source:  Food Network


Lost in my recipe notebook that got thrown away by mistake years ago was the most delicious banana pudding I have ever had.  It was a cooked pudding and I think it had sweetened condensed milk in it.  The original recipe came from a magazine advertisement.  I know it is somewhere in my recipe files as a duplicate, but to this day I have not found it.  So . . . I have been searching for a cooked banana pudding that sounds familiar.  The only puddings that have sweetened condensed milk also include instant pudding, which I know is not it.

I have not been happy with any of the recipes found so far. Hopefully one of these is a keeper. 

If you are interested in making homemade vanilla wafers to make your banana pudding extra special, click here for the recipe.


Southern Banana Pudding from the Food Network

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding from Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen

Whipped Topping from Crazy for Crust



Air Fryer Chicken Wings

 


Photo source:  Life Love and Good Food


"What I absolutely love about air fryer fried chicken wings is that there’s no messy breading stations, no vats of oil, and no babysitting the stove like there is with deep frying.

Just a quick toss with pantry spices, a little baking powder for extra crispiness, and the air fryer does the heavy lifting! The result is crispy skin, juicy meat, and a flavor that stands up all on its own, even before you add sauce!"  Comment from Life Love and Good Food

Delicious and easy air fryer chicken wings are perfect for a party.  Air fryer recipes are so much faster and my new alternative to the stove.

Click here to go to the Life Love and Good Food recipe page.



Cream Cheese Squares

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"These cream cheese bars are very easy and deliciously rich and gooey."  Comment from All Recipes

Semi-homemade recipes are my favorite at this time in my life.  It is more difficult to cook for one.  The use of canned biscuits and cream cheese makes me happy!  I will be trying these soon.

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.





Slow Cooker Pork Chops

 

Photo source:  Simply Recipes

"With very little work, it transforms pork chops into a comforting meal that will feed a family and then some. I’ve shared it with countless friends and family—even my vegetarian sister who will cook meat for close friends—and all report that it has become a go-to for busy, cold winter days. Add a side of mashed potatoes and a side salad, and dinner is on the table."  Comment from Simply Recipes

Comfort food is my favorite!  These pork chops look delicious and love that this is a slow cooker recipe.

Click here to go to the Simply Recipes recipe page. 





Sunday, March 1, 2026

Cheddar Bacon Biscuit Bites

 


Photo source:  This Is Not Diet Food

"Cheddar Bacon Biscuit Bites are tasty little biscuits made with Bisquick, cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon and baked in mini muffin tins." Comment from This Is Not Diet Food

These biscuit bites sound awesome and I want to make these ASAP!  And I love that they are made with Bisquick.

Click here to go to the This Is Not Diet Food recipe page.




Bisquick Cornbread

 


Photo source:  Heather Likes Food

"This Bisquick cornbread is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried.  It's sweet, light, fluffy, and super easy to make! A perfect accompaniment to a big bowl of chili!"  Comment from Heather Likes Food

I look forward to trying this Bisquick cornbread since I absolutely love Bisquick biscuits.

Click here to go to the Heather Likes Food recipe page.




Bisquick Breakfast Casserole

 


Photo source:  Food Lovin Family

"My easy Bisquick breakfast casserole recipe is filled with eggs, sausage, and cheese. Perfect to feed a crowd for breakfast or brunch, you can even serve for a busy weeknight meal."  Comment from Food Lovin Family

This breakfast casserole looks easy with delicious ingredients.  In addition, I love Bisquick recipes!

Click here to go to the Food Lovin Family recipe page.




One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

 


Photo source:  All Recipes

"In this one-pan garlic butter chicken and rice recipe, chicken thighs and rice cook together in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. With minimal prep and just one pot to clean, it is the perfect meal for busy weeknights when you want big flavor without the fuss."  Comment from All Recipes

Looks delicious and I love only one pot to clean.

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.



Test Kitchen's Favorite Chicken and Dumplings

 


Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"Fluffy parsley-speckled dumplings soak up the flavorful liquid of this chicken stew. The test kitchen uses chicken thighs for our Martha Stewart chicken and dumplings. This dish is the ultimate comfort food and ideal for dinner on a chilly winter night."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Although I have already posted many variations of chicken and dumpling recipes, I can never have too many to try out.  And how could I leave out the Martha Stewart Test Kitchen's favorite chicken and dumplings recipe.

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com recipe page.




Almond Croissants

 


Photo source:  Simply Recipes

"This simple recipe takes store-bought croissants and, just like your favorite bakery, adds homemade almond frangipane and rum simple syrup for cafe-style almond croissants without the line. With this recipe you can enjoy them from home, still warm from the oven."  Comment from Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer for Simply Recipes

I will be making these croissants when I get serious about getting busy in the kitchen again.

Click here to go to the Simply Recipes recipe page.




Cinnamon Banana Bread

 


Photo source:  Easy Dessert Recipes

"I always get a little excited when I stumble across some neglected bananas because that means it’s time to make my favorite cinnamon banana bread! This recipe has been a staple in my house for many years, and it’s a little bit unconventional… but that’s what makes it so special. I make my easy banana bread with bread flour for a moist and dense crumb and ultra-chewy texture that’s unlike any other quick bread. My loaf is rich with plenty of mashed bananas and has just a touch of cinnamon for warmth. This one’s a keeper!"  Comment from Easy Dessert Recipes

The addition of cinnamon to banana bread sounds awesome.  Love finding another version of banana bread that I can try out since it is one of my favorites.

Click here to go to the Easy Dessert Recipes recipe page.