Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

"Layers of vanilla wafers soaked in coffee-infused syrup, creamy cheesecake filling, and a finishing touch of whipped topping and cocoa—this tiramisu cheesecake combines simplicity and sophistication in every bite."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love the combination of tiramisu and cheesecake!  Gotta try it.

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Lasagna Casserole

 


Photo source: Taste of Home


"All the traditional flavor of lasagna, with none of the fuss. We've simplified the layers in this lasagna casserole so the dish comes together more quickly.

Lasagna is already a one-dish casserole, so you might be wondering what’s new about this lasagna casserole recipe. It all boils down to prep time. A traditional lasagna can take up to an hour to prepare, which doesn’t exactly capture the ease I usually associate with casseroles. In this version, the layers are simplified to bring that prep time down to 15 minutes."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love the simplicity of using jarred sauce or the option of homemade pasta sauce.  The only thing I would substitute is ricotta for the cottage cheese.  All in a casserole is a great idea.  Love it!

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Ham Ravioli Bake

 


Photo source:  Taste of  Home


"With shortcuts ingredients like leftover cooked ham, frozen cheese ravioli and jarred Alfredo sauce, this family-friendly ham ravioli bake comes together in a flash."  Comment from Taste of Home

This recipe is truly a semi-homemade meal that looks like you spent hours making.  Love that it is a great meal for using leftover ham, too.  Looks delicious!

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Spicy Shrimp Alfredo feels like a special dish (because it is!), but with jarred Alfredo sauce it's completely obtainable for even novice cooks."  Comment from Taste of Home

I often use jarred sauce when I just don't feel like cooking sauce for hours.  Of course the sauce cooked for hours is better, but the jarred sauce is a great substitute.

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There's more . . . if you want to cook it from scratch.


"Instead of buying a jar of sauce, make it from scratch for this easy shrimp Alfredo recipe. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table."  Comment from Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies


Photo source:  Bless This Mess


"These Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies are thick, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate-mint flavor. Made with cocoa powder, brown sugar, and Andes mint pieces for the perfect brownie-like cookie!"  Comment from Bless This Mess

Love the idea of a mint flavored brownie-like cookie!  I had no idea that Andes Mint Chips exist.  What a great idea and would be a good alternative to chocolate chips or include both in a chocolate chip cookie.  Thanks to Melissa of Bless This Mess for this recipe.

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Smothered Pork Chops With Mushrooms

 


Photo source:  Maria's Mixing Bowl

"These Smothered Pork Chops With Mushrooms are a delicious and easy dinner option. Made with tender, juicy pork chops smothered in a savory mushroom gravy, this dish is sure to become a family favorite."  Comment from Maria's Mixing Bowl

They do look delicious!  The bonus is that it is an easy recipe.  Thank you Maria for such awesome recipes, I do appreciate it.

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Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops

 


Photo source:  Maria's Mixing Bowl

"These Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops are juicy and tender on the inside, with a delicious golden-crisp crust on the outside! They’re so easy to make in your air fryer that you’ll want to make them over and over again. Plus, they cook up fast, making them perfect for busy weeknight dinners."  Comment from Maria's Mixing Bowl

Love these air fryer recipes since I have been using mine more than the oven.  I can't remember the last time I used the oven.  These pork chops look delicious and so easy to make.

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