There’s been much debate in my family, because we actually refer to this dish as “candied yams” which is wholly inaccurate. This is in fact, despite what our yee old recipe book from 1982 says, sweet potato casserole. Regardless, it’s our favorite recipe and our absolute must-have for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and brings back wonderful…
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Thanksgiving definitely falls into the top 3 list of my favorite holidays. Who doesn’t love a holiday that is all about food and family? My family’s Thanksgiving dinner rarely varies from year to year! MASHED POTATOES: I swear my granny makes the best mashed potatoes. It has taken my sister and I years to figure out…
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I love the fall but most of all I love October! The smell, the chill in the air. NO BUGS! The fall is the best time of the year. Did you know that it is National Popcorn Month, as well? Yes! I love a good batch of popcorn. I loved that there are so…
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This feeds a family of 4 with some leftovers! Chicken and Rice Casserole INGREDIENTS -About 1.5 lbs of chicken thighs (thighs are cheap and very tender) -1 can cream of mushroom soup -1 packet of onion soup & dip mix -4 cups of brown rice -Fill the empty can of mushroom twice with water DIRECTIONS…
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We keep it simple, which makes school lunch cost-effective for our household. Our second grader regularly enjoys sandwiches, leftovers, and Lunchables. Sandwich lunch- includes fruit, cheese stick, chips, desert We buy bulk as much as possible. And everything but wow butter and Frigo cheese sticks we purchase the Sam’s Club Members mark brand or United…
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I hate cooking in the summer time. I would rather eat a celery stick and cottage cheese straight from the container than cook after a long day at work and when it’s 115º outside. But I have learned a few quick tips so that I spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. Chicken…
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To begin, I am the definition of a yo-yo dieter. But after the stress of quarantining and working at home alone for two months, I definitely gained the COVID-19. (Or in this case, the COVID-15.) So I’m back on the wagon, and back on Weight Watchers, which generally works for me after the initial detox…
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One of our favorite Easter traditions to make during Holy Week are Empty Tomb Rolls. It tells the story of how Jesus was buried and rose again for us! You will need: Crescent roll or biscuit dough Butter Marshmallows Sugar and cinnamon mixture. We tell the story with scripture of Jesus, our blameless, pure Savior…
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Holy Moly! These were the hit of Christmas last year for mine and my fiance’s families! If you are looking for a an extra something to bring to your future (or current) inlaws for Christmas this is the way to go. When I was thinking about what I wanted to bring with us to Christmas…
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Between my husband and I, we have quite a few holiday meals to attend. My side of the family can have up to three get-togethers, and his side of the family usually has two. I typically look forward to my favorite side dishes at each gathering. My hands-down favorite side dish I have looked forward…
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