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Mandarin Orange Salad Dressing
This Mandarin Orange Salad & Dressing adds a fruity flair to an otherwise ordinary side dish.
State Fair Pecan Rolls
This was a real find in our family recipe book! The brown sugar glaze on these rolls is AMAZING!
Prime Rib and Rub
Cook up something special to bring in the New Year by making a succulent and juicy prime rib. It's quite easy!
Chocolate Martini
Chocolate martini…need I say more? For a special dessert, celebration or holiday party, chocolate martinis are always a huge hit.
Chocolate Covered Cherries
Chocolate covered cherries has been a favorite Christmas candy, of mine, since I was a teenager. My mom used to give me a box of Queen Ann
Christmas Morning Coffee
My love for Christmas and coffee make this one of my favorite hot drinks of the winter season.
Almond Bark Toffee
If you're looking for an easy, sweet addition to your Christmas cookie plate, consider this sweet and easy candy.
Oyster Stew
For as long as I can remember, serving oyster stew for Christmas Eve and sometimes New Year’s Eve, has been a tradition.
Christmas Rolo Pretzels
These rolo pretzel treats are easy and quick! This is the kind of recipe that I need to find more of!
Kim's Snickerdoodle Biscotti
My cousin, Kim, is another great baker and cook in my family. She makes everything with love, usually sipping on a glass… or an entire bott
Christmas Cut -Out Sugar Cookies with Icing
Cut-out sugar cookies have always been a Christmas tradition for me, my entire life. These are my favorite.
M&M Cookies
Are you looking for a festive and tasty treat for your cookie plate at Christmas time?
Dan's Pumpkin Bread
The best pumpkin bread is slightly dense, moist and packed full of that delicious pumpkin-cinnamon-clove flavor. Spread some creamy butter
Broccoli Cranberry Salad
This Broccoli Cranberry Salad is a great sweet ‘n salty salad. The sweetness of the dressing and cranberries blends so well with the saltine
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Attention all pumpkin lovers! Are you looking for that show stopping pumpkin recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth? These are the perfect fall
Shortbread Pumpkin Cookies
Are you looking for a great fall cookie? Look no further! Just a simple shortbread cookie with a pumpkin twist to make it feel like fall.
Easy Fall Snack Mix
A tasty, sweet, salty, colorful, fun and delicious fall snack for after school, a party or even a bake sale! Because it's a dump and mix re
Easy Chicken & Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings is the perfect comfort food, made with very little effort. What more can a busy mom ask for? It's also a great recip
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