Monday, December 29, 2025

Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup

 


Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup is the ultimate in comfort food! Loaded with juicy ham and beans, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme all cooked together to perfection in the slow cooker. Delicious and satisfying, this will certainly bring those warm fall feelings straight to your family dinner table! (Stovetop instructions too!)"  Comment from Mom On Timeout

One of my favorite meals and it is so easy.  I've made it in the crockpot, but will love to try it.  Trish of Mom On Timeout also has stovetop instructions, she is always so detailed and thorough in her instructions.

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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

 


Photo source:  ajgreats.com

"If there’s a single dessert that bridges the gap between “weeknight easy” and “company worthy,” it’s this Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Think: the familiar comfort of classic banana bread, but lighter, taller, and more tender like cake—finished with a cool, tangy swoop of cream cheese frosting. It’s the kind of bake that perfumes the whole house, slices cleanly for potlucks, and pairs perfectly with a mug of coffee or tea."  Comment from ajgreats.com

This Banana Bread Cake looks delicious . . . and the Cream Cheese Frosting makes it impossible for me to ignore.  I've never seen this type of cake before and I love the idea.  Would love to try it soon!

Click here to go to the ajgreats.com recipe page and check out their other awesome recipes while you are there.





Sunday, December 28, 2025

Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf Copycat Recipe

 


Photo source:  Everyday Cheapskate

"Confession time: I’m not a Starbucks coffee fan. It’s strong, burnt, and just not my thing. But that lemon loaf? Swoon. Moist, bright, and perfectly sweet-tart. When my daughter-in-law sent me this Starbucks lemon loaf copycat recipe, I was hooked. It’s every bit as good—no, better—and costs a fraction to make. Plus, it features a surprising secret ingredient that truly makes all the difference."  Comment by Everyday Cheapskate

Although I have never had the Starbucks Lemon Loaf, I love lemon cakes.  So, if Mary of Everyday Cheapskate likes the copycat recipe, I'd be inclined to give it a try.

Click here to go to Everyday Cheapskates recipe page.


Pecan Cobbler

 


Photo source:  callmepmc.com

"Rich and luscious, Pecan Cobbler is super simple to make. It is amazingly delicious, too! Pecan Pie Cobbler tastes like the best pecan pie you’ve ever had but BETTER!!"  Comment from callmepmc.com

Paula of callmepmc.com has outdone herself with this pecan cobbler.  Would be excellent right out of the oven with a cup of coffee.  Add a scoop of ice cream too.

Click here to go to the callmepmc.com recipe page.