Thursday, February 19, 2026

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Bars

 


Photo source:  The Southern Lady Cooks

"This recipe is easy to make and a great treat! If you love oatmeal this is a great bar! You use other chips, I think butterscotch would be great too or peanut butter. You can also omit the nuts or add raisins. Super versatile!"  Comment from The Southern Lady Cooks

These oatmeal bars sound delicious and very versatile.

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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Panera’s broccoli cheese soup recipe is popular for a reason. It has just the right amount of broccoli, and each creamy, cheesy bite is as comforting as the last—especially when you’ve paired it with a bread bowl to scoop out with every spoonful.

While it’s great to enjoy a bowl in the cafe, nothing beats a home-cooked meal—which is why we created a copycat Panera broccoli cheese soup recipe. Now, you don’t need to leave the house to get this restaurant favorite. It’s warm, filling comfort food that works as a lunch, appetizer or dinner—just adjust the portion size."  Comment from Taste of Home

Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup is one of the best soups I have ever had.  Very happy to have a recipe I can make at home.

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Crock Pot Pork Roast and White Beans

 


Photo source:  The Southern Lady Cooks

"Crock pot pork roast is an easy weeknight meal or make it anytime you want a great recipe for your family.  My family loves this easy dish. It’s honestly the perfect comfort food on a cold day. It’s so easy to prepare and the flavor is so good, something about the pork and the beans cooking together makes this dish wonderful!"  Comment from The Southern Lady Cooks

Happy to have a slow cooker recipe for white beans with pork.  Love it!

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Authentic Italian Meatballs

 


Photo source:  Savoring Italy 

"These Authentic Italian Meatballs (Polpette al Sugo) are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Made with grass-fed beef, Parmigiano cheese, Italian parsley, and onions, they're pan-fried and finished in a rich tomato sauce. Perfectly tender and easy to make, this classic recipe brings the taste of nonna's kitchen to your table!"  Comment from Savoring Italy

This recipe is much like the one I use that I learned from my nana.  I think the only difference is I don't use onion.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tiramisu Macarons

 


Photo source:  Sweet and Savory

"These tiramisu macarons are filled with espresso mascarpone whipped ganache and espresso-soaked ladyfingers for a bold, authentic tiramisu flavor in every bite. Perfect for coffee lovers and special occasions!"  Comment from Sweet and Savory

These macarons look different and delicious!

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One Pan Parmesan Steak and Potatoes

 


Photo source:  Sip and Feast

"Busy weeknights call for easy one-pan dinners, and my Parmesan Steak and Potatoes is an absolute winner. Tender chunks of marinated steak are skewered, broiled on top of potatoes, and finished with a garlic parmesan paste, resulting in one of the most delicious steak and potato dishes you'll ever have."  Comment from Sip and Feast

Parmesan Steak and Potatoes is different and the combination of ingredients sounds delicious!

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Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

 


Photo source:  Southern Living

"Two summer favorites in one: tomatoes and shrimp. Whole cherry tomatoes are cooked on the stove top until they gently burst, creating the base for an effortless sauce. A mix of both yellow and red cherry tomatoes adds contrast to this keeper of a dish, especially when the dish is finished with fresh basil. The Parmesan brings the entire dish together, blending with reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce. The key is to buy a block of Parmesan and grate it yourself, as the pre-grated kind can clump and won't melt to create a smooth sauce. Some say cheese and seafood shouldn't mix, but this recipe is a pretty compelling reason for why they go together."  Comment from Southern Living

Fast, easy and delicious . . . that is a winner!

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