Corned Beef Reuben Casserole for St. Patty’s Day

How about change up from the traditional corned beef and cabbage for St. Patty’s Day? It’s like a Reuben Sandwich in a casserole! It’s a perfect party dish!! INGREDIENTS: 6 slices rye bread, cubed 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained … Continued

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake

There’s something so elegant about the simplicity of this flourless chocolate cake recipe. Sometimes called a chocolate torte, it’s a Passover and Valentine’s Day staple for good reason—not to mention an ideal choice for gluten-free dinner parties. With just five ingredients, desserts don’t get much simpler, … Continued

Dolly Parton Pie

Dolly Parton Pie

The Dolly Parton walnut pie is a tender pie crust with a rich, sticky filling that’s similar to pecan pie. It’s topped with a layer of walnuts that become brown and crunchy once baked. This pie is a quick one to … Continued

January is National Soup Month

Green Chile Brie Soup

There’s nothing like a steamy, hearty bowl of soup on a wintry day. This may sound like an unusual combination – but trust us – you gotta make this! Original recipe from The Pink Adobe. Ingredients: 3/4 cup onion ; … Continued

Iowa Party Bites for the Big Game

Game Day is on the way! Here’s a super simple and tasty dish for your party. Hope your Team wins! Ingredients: 1 (10 oz) bag Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened 8 oz shredded mozzarella … Continued

Roasted Sugar & Cinnamon Pepitas

Sugar & Cinnamon Pepitas

Don’t throw out your pumpkins! Pepitas are a wonderful treat to make with the seeds! First Step – Dry the Seeds The key to making excellent Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds is letting them completely dry before roasting! To do … Continued

Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom Bake

Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom Bake

Mushrooms – love them or hate them? If you love mushrooms, give this recipe a try! It’s a family pleasing dish. Ingredients: Salt and black pepper 1 pound spaghetti 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 medium), sliced into … Continued

Peach Habañero Hot Sauce

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August is National Peach Month and here is a simple recipe for a Hot, hot sauce! Ingredients 4 peaches, peeled and diced 1/2 a medium onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/4 … Continued

Jalapeño Cornbread with Lime Honey Glaze

Jalapeño Corn Bread with Honey Lime Glaze

Soul food takes its origins mostly from Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama, a collection of states commonly referred to as the Deep South. Here we have taken a southern classic soul food dish to a new level – New Mexican Jalapeño Cornbread … Continued

Mason Jar Chocolate Mousse

Mason Jar Chocolate Mousse

Mousse sounds fancy and difficult but it’s really easy to make. Mason jar chocolate mousse is easy to make and would be a welcomed dessert at any gathering. Ingredients 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at … Continued

Big Boy Strawberry Pie

Strawberry Pie

Summer just would not be complete without at least one of these strawberry pies! Perfect for a hot day. Ingredients 4 cups fresh, sliced strawberries 1 1⁄2 cups water 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 ounces strawberry gelatin DIRECTIONS In baked and cooled pie … Continued

Spicy Peanut Sauce

Spicy Peanut Sauce

March is National Sauce Month. If you can master a couple of good sauces it will take you far! Like this one! If you are a fan of the peanut sauce served in Asian restaurants, here’s an easy recipe to … Continued

Easy Oreo Truffles

Oreo Truffles

With only 3 ingredients and No Baking – these easy Oreo truffles can be dressed up for any holiday. Think about all the sprinkles that are now available! Just about anything you could think of: music notes, stars, flowers, dots, … Continued

Cherry Cream Cheese Croissant Bake

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This Cherry Cream Cheese Croissant Bake is so easy to make that a child could do it. This dish is so popular with my family, I usually bake 2 because it goes fast! Ingredients 1- 8 count can crescent rolls … Continued

January is National Menudo Month

Menudo Rojo

National Menudo Month is a unique holiday that is observed during the entire month of January. Preparing Menudo is a task for the whole family. Mexican families usually serve it for breakfast on Sundays, special occasions, and holidays as it … Continued

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

Make this Spaghetti Bolognese for National Spaghetti Day and it’s going to become your favorite sauce. This recipe came from a magazine many, many years ago – maybe Better Homes & Gardens. While not a traditional bolognese sauce, it’s a … Continued

Ganache is a Fancy Word for Melted Chocolate

Learn how to make a thin to thick ganache and you will be on the way to wowing and amazing your family and friends with chocolate delights. You will want to cover everything in chocolate! For bittersweet or semisweet chocolate … Continued

Lime Ice Box Cake

Lime Ice Box Pie

Lime Icebox Cake, known as a Carlota in Spanish, is a cool, creamy no-bake treat that layers a cream filling with crisp GOYA® Maria Cookies. Here, we whisk together cream cheese, condensed and evaporated milk with lime juice and zest … Continued

Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons

One of the easiest and tastiest cookies to make! These get made at our house every Holiday Season and are always a favorite. If you can whip egg whites – you can make these! I always make a double batch … Continued

Italian Coconut Cream Cake

Ingredients 5 large eggs, separated 1 cup butter, softened 1-2/3 cups sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted … Continued