Slow Cooker Rump Roast Marsala Recipe

Slow Cooker Rump Roast Marsala Recipe is the tastiest rump ever!

All the cuts of meats will work great, I just like the fact this one has a bit more meat for a large family.

I have used round roast made Italian style, chuck, and London broil, and they all taste great.

Whether you work out of the home or a busy mom, nothing is easier than using a slow cooker.

Set it and forget it right?

The best part after it's cooked is the rave reviews the family will be giving you.

A gourmet tasting meal and there is no work involved.

If you really don't have time to make side dishes, just pick up some prepared mashed potatoes, canned corn and microwave both to go along with this delicious roast.

Mine is used often and over the last 30 years I have gone through only two slow cookers they last a long time with loads of uses. This is just one of the many favorites in our home. This will be one of yours too!

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Best Recipe Views in 2016

First and foremost HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my readers. Wishing you health, happiness and good food in 2017.
Thanks for your continued support this year. The number 1 most viewed can be seen by scrolling all the way to the end, it had 1 million views this year. Enjoy

Bing Cherry Loaf

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Baked Panettone French Toast

I love to mix and match fruits for this great baked french toast. We used leftover rolls this year the sweet ones. They made the perfect baked french toast and the fruits with added cinnamon smelled awesome baking. This is one I make every Christmas for the family morning breakfast using Panettone along with a baked stratta with any leftover breads.

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Crescent Roll Breakfast Pizza

When you want an easy delicious brunch or breakfast start off with crescent rolls turned into a delicious pizza.


The greatest way to please everyone all in one casserole dish is with this delicious cheesy baked breakfast pizza.


It has a crust, meats, cheese, vegetables and baked all in one pan for the perfect bite!


Serving this to house guests and sleepovers is always a big hit here. Everyone loves this cheesy topping all in one great breakfast slice.


You will be asked to make this great crescent roll breakfast pizza time and time again!


My personal favorite is using broccoli and cheddar over the top with the egg mixture.


It certainly makes a great dinner to in a quick throw together meal!


Like I said before anything goes great in combinations here, just get that imagination and creativity going and crack some eggs with this delicious crescent roll pizza!

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Cinnamon Butter Cookie Recipe

There is something about Cinnamon Butter drop cookies that I love. Well, not something, everything.


Since I was a child around 11 years old, I had my first cookbook from Better Homes and Gardens.


Red, white checkerboard hard copy fro the 1960s.


The pages are used a lot and worn now and did I ever get my use of it.


I made just about everything in that book.


This is an adapted recipe from there.


They used shortening instead of butter in their recipe, butter makes them more cake-like and lighter.


I find that shortening came out more like shortbread and biscuit tasting.


I really love this recipe and it's so easy. Drop the dough on the cookie sheet and bake, cool then dust with powdered sugar!

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Baked Dark Chocolate Donuts

If you are a chocolate lover, this is a decadent chocolate lovers dream baked dark chocolate donut. It has ganache dripping all over it with colored sprinkles to delight anyone from a childhood favorite to a young at hearts fantasy. This is a chocolate lovers dark chocolate treat that will be enjoyed time and time again and the best part is, they're baked!

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Christmas Story Potatoes And Hot Dog

Growing up we didn't have lots of money and meals like this were very often. Dad would get that big old fry pan out and saute potatoes and hot dogs together. The potatoes would cook a long time until crispy then he would throw in the hot dogs sliced up.

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Magic White Chocolate Christmas Bars

If you want an easy magic cookie bar that will make everyone think you took all day to make then this is the one.
White chocolate, dried cherries and pistachio will make everyone's day a little more cheery.
These festive little bars are so simple and look great on that cookie tray for the Holiday tables.
I make them all year round to match
the colors of the holiday.

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Coconut Cherry Almond Cookies

These are a buttery rich cookie with almond flavor. They are always on our cookie tray every year. I love these myself personally anytime but during the holiday tinted green they sure make a great addition to any cookie tray.

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Pecan Chocolate Pie Bars

I am not a huge fan of pecan pie but these bars made me a new fan of it!


Now I not only love the pie but the ease of making these bars is perfect.


They're done in no time with all the same great flavors of a pecan pie.


Perfect for the holiday season or when you need a fast dessert that's easy to make and love pecan pie!


I love the taste and a little change-up with the addition of adding chocolate chips in the center which make a perfect delicious bar.


The texture and filling are just awesome.


Perfect dessert option when you're not fond of baking or making pies.


These will be a favorite to everyone that tries them.


They will all ask you for the recipe time and time again!

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Best Pecan Sugar Cookie Slice and Bake Cookies

The best sugar cookies are like a shortbread cookie to me. Buttery, crisp and of course are homemade. I love the ease of these cookies as they come together perfectly every time and everyone asks for them throughout the year not just a Holiday cookie. The flavors all meld together perfectly.


Best Pecan Sugar Cookie Slice and Bake Cookies

3/4 cup butter  softened 
1 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
2 tablespoons milk 
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
pinch of salt
Optional: Course sugar to roll edges

In a large mixing bowl using a flat beater, beat the sugar and butter together until light around 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and almond extract and combine will blended.
Slowly add the flour, pecans and milk until it just forms a ball starting out with just 2 tablespoons milk. Add the other if needed depending on altitudes you may need a few teaspoons more. Dough should just form together.

Place the dough on wax paper to form a long log and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Slice cookies around 1/2 inch thick or you can roll them and cut them with a fluted edge cookie cutter if you like then place on parchment paper. You can even roll the edges in course sugar if you like. Bake at 350 for around 20 minutes or until edges are lightly brown.
Cool completely before serving.

Here is a basic dough slice and bake recipe click here

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Italian Turkey Dumpling Recipe

Italian Turkey Dumplings are one of the best ways to repurpose leftover Turkey. Everyone raves about this delicious comforting bowl of tasty turkey and dumplings.


On a cold evening, this really hits the spot.


The best part is this dish is easy to make Turkey is leftover from that big holiday meal and taste like you just make it fresh.


What better way to make another wonderful meal and save money too!


Check out this easy recipe below.

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Simple Apple Crostata Recipe

There is always one person that asks for apple pie for Thanksgiving. Not a big fan of it myself and the kids like the cream pies and pumpkin. I always make a crostata since it's just a small amount. It's easy to throw together and perfect for that one person who has to have their apple

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Roasted Butternut Cinnamon Squash Recipe

I like simple great tasting recipes. This is one that takes hardly any time to do and perfect side dish for Turkey day!
I really love butternut squash, I find it naturally sweet. Just adding a little more butter makes it melt in your mouth! Baking in the oven also releases it's natural flavors and enhanced with a little brown sugar added gives this the wow factor!

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Homemade Cookie Butter Recipe

“What is Cookie Butter?” and I always describe it as spreadable cookies. Cookie Butter can be used as a spread, just as you would use Nutella or Peanut Butter (I personally love to spread it across waffles or pancakes!). You can also use it as a butter replacement in your favorite recipes. You can use other cookies like snickerdoodles, butter cookies, chocolate crisp cookies, sugar cookies and other cookies that crumble easy to make other flavors too! Check out this easy recipe!

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Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe

I 'm really not a fan of grocery shopping at all and I always seem to forget something while I am there ( not good at making lists either) Condensed milk is
This is an ingredient I use a lot to make flan, cookies and candy. It's pretty pricey too!
I use it often so and just make it myself.
Check out on how easy this is and much more economical!

Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe

1 cup boiling water
2 cups sugar
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
6 tablespoons real butter (not margarine) softened

Mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender for at least 1 minute then refrigerate overnight.  Use in any recipes that this milk is used in. Use  within 3 weeks. 

Here are some great recipes to try with condensed milk in it! See the links below have fun!

More recipes using condensed milk:

coconut poke cake
coconut flan
caramel banana flan
condensed milk pound cake
pumpkin cheesecake bars
Irish Cream Liqueur
chocolate pecan pie
frozen peanut butter cheese pie
peanut butter chocolate brownies
Amaretto hot fudge sauce
nutella pudding
that skinny chicks mounds bars
Layered  chocolate coconut cookies

For more tips like this one check out this page of tips and tricks for baking!  CLICK HERE 

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Homemade Shrimp and Crab Rangoon Recipe

Whether you make Egg Rolls, Filled Desserts or Appetizers with his wonton dough, it's a versatile dough that will do it all! Check out the easy ingredients for the dough then let your imagination of fillings run wild! Enjoy!

Homemade Wonton Wrappers

1 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 egg

2 tablespoons water


Place flour into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, salt, and water. Create a well in the center of the flour and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix everything together with the paddle from an industrial electric mixer, until the mixture begins to come together.

Knead for 3-5 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp towel and let rest for 1 hour. Divide the dough in half.

Cover one half of the dough with your towel.

Add some cornstarch on a cutting board (or whatever you use to roll the dough out on) to roll out your dough on.

Roll half of the dough as thin as you can, forming a rectangle roughly 20”x10”.

Cut the sheet into your desired shapes. Usually, store-bought is 5 to 7-inch squares and are perfect for egg rolls.

I use 3-inch squares or circles for wontons or dumplings and desserts.


Repeat with the remaining dough. Use the wonton wrappers immediately or freeze.

Here are some of my recipes:

Nutella Turnovers
Strawberry Filled (shown in the photo above)
Wonton Cups

Shrimp and Crab Rangoon Recipe

15 wonton wrappers

9 peeled and deveined shrimp chopped (boiled or precooked)

1/4 cup chopped crab meat fresh or canned ( you can use the crab sticks I prefer not to since they get soggy)

4 ounces cream cheese room temperature

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

salt, pepper to taste

pinch of cayenne pepper


Topping:

egg whites or milk

melted butter if baking


Mix all together in a bowl. Using a wrapper, place a good amount (1 heaping teaspoon ) in the center of the wonton. Fold all four ends to the top joining together and sealing the edges like a flower with egg whites or milk. You can also just make triangles the same way.

Either deep fry in hot oil or bake on parchment paper on 400-degree oven. Note: if baking brush with butter first.

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Brown Sugar Recipe and Tip

With all the holiday baking coming up, I thought you may enjoy this little tip. You many remember the many baking tips from last year  (if not click here for baking tips)
I don't know how many times I've started a recipe and run out of brown sugar.

Keep a bottle of molasses on hand and sugar and you will never have to run to the store again!

Light Brown Sugar 
2 tablespoons of molasses
1 cup sugar
Place in a zip lock bag and shake until evenly mixed store in the same bag!

Dark Brown Sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
1 cup sugar
Place in a zip lock bag and shake until evenly mixed store in the same bag!

 TIP TRICK: 

Now for a tip trick! If the mixture of either one should ever get hard, place 1 or 2 slices of regular bread in the bag overnight. In the morning it will be soft and pourable again! Works like a charm!

For more tips like this one check out this page of tips and tricks for baking!  CLICK HERE 

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Chicken Wing Stew

Grandma made this Chicken Wing Stew all winter long at least once a month.


During the depression years, this was considered very economical to feed a large family.


Everything was made with fresh garden vegetables and fresh caught or bought chickens!


Even the tomato paste was homemade!


Chicken wings were very inexpensive and when Grandma was a child from Rome Italy, she told us stories about how they bought live chickens and cut the meat themselves in the old country.


She even explained to me how they burned the feathers off first.


Grandma sure made us all realize how lucky we were to have food on the table and we were very thankful every day.


Later on, when she moved to America, she was pretty shocked we didn't have live chickens on every street corner like Italy had.


It was an easier transition for cooking and everything she made was easy and bursting with flavor.


I just wished she was still here to read that over 100 years later her family is still cooking the way she taught us.


Everything was and still is a labor of love when making any Italian dish, especially as authentic as this old recipe.


The smell alone of this cooking will get those juices watering in your mouth to eat this delicious stew.


This isn't depression food anymore, it's a banquet we all love and her stew is all about what Italian food should be Roman style.


I am considered the wing Queen and make all kinds of wings long since grandma passed on at 94 years old, but this is still one of my all-time favorite recipes.


If you cut your own wings don't forget to try her Chicken Soup recipe using the cut off tips!




If you're a wing lover give some of my other wings a try also like cutting my own wings, (which is so economical when you making over 50 at a time) to baked wings, Italian 4 flavored wings, wings, and more dipping sauces, and surely you wouldn't want to miss my beer baked chicken wings

You can print this recipe off by scrolling all the way down to the bottom.

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Oreo Graveyard Cheesecake

Probably the spookiest cheesecake you will ever eat. Hot Fudge and Oreo Graveyard Cheesecake a delicious addition to your Haunting Halloween menu.

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Halloween Italian Meatball Pumpkin Recipe

If you want a great Halloween Meatloaf using a meatball mixture, this is it! It's fun, delicious and pumpkin looking, not scary! The kids will love it!

Remember to try this Halloween meatball Meatloaf, it's delicious and perfect for the eve of Halloween dinners!



Your favorite meatball recipe or use mine click here
Sunday sauce store bought or use mine click here
Fingerling carrots you will need two one for the stem and half for the nose
Pitted  black olive slices any kind
1 Bell pepper cut into the mouth and outer ridges of the meatball

Mix the meatball mixture. Shape into a pie plate to mound into a large ball. Add the sauce to the top of the meatball mixture. Add the stem, cut out the teeth from the pepper ring. Use some for the eyes.

Bake at 350 until the meatball is cook all the way through around an hour or more.

Happy Halloween




SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN PUREE

One big pumpkin meatball to share with the gang for the Halloween get together. Isn't he festive?

Pumpkin Pistachio Biscotti
Pumpkin Whip Dip Recipe
Glazed Pumpkin Spiced Breakfast Scones
Pumpkin Spice  Rum Cookies
Pumpkin Mini Turnovers
Baked Mini Pumpkin Donuts
French Pumpkin Mini Muffin Puffs
 Italian Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Smoothie
Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies
Pumpkin Soup
Tex Mex Pumpkin Corn Muffins
Pumpkin  and Sausage Bow Tie Pasta
Pumpkin Rum Shortcake with Caramel
Pumpkin Drop Cookies
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Crockpot Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Amaretto Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Roasted Pumpkin Puree
Savory Pumpkin Cheddar Scones
Pumpkin Pie
Easy Pumpkin Cheese Pie
Best Ever Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
Pumpkin Fritters

Baked Pumpkin Pecan Donuts

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Stovetop or Slow Cooker Beer Stew Recipe

Most of the stews I make have wine. This one I used beer and the meat just melted apart. Great tenderizer and the taste was awesome. I was pleasantly surprised on this drunken stew. Get the best crusty bread ready to dip this amazing sauce in!

Beer Stew Recipe

3 pounds boneless pork, beef or chicken or venison stew meat
4 cubed potatoes
3 medium zucchini cut in cubes
2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
salt pepper to taste
Optional: cayenne pepper for heat
2 plum tomatoes cubed or use a small can of diced tomatoes
1 cup peas
1 cup sliced or finger carrots
1 stalk celery
1 pound mushrooms
1 pound green beans cut
2 sliced bell peppers
1 teaspoon each Italian seasoning
1 - 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 
1 - 12-ounce cans beer ( I prefer Guinness Beer)
water if needed if too thick

Saute the meat in 2 tablespoons of oil if using the stovetop method.
Brown and add everything to the pot and simmer on low for 2 hours to 3 hours or until meat falls apart.

2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed into a thin paste with water for thickening at the end ( this is for the slow cooker version)

You can use any other vegetables you like in this stew anything goes in the pot!

For the Slow Cooker Method:

Dump everything into a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
( See note below). 

NOTE: If using a slow cooker place on high for 4 to 6 hours or low 6 to 8 hours. I also add the cornstarch to thicken it the last 30 minutes of cooking for a thicker stew.

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Pumpkin Cream Dessert Recipe

This is the perfect dessert for a crowd. Either using a big trifle bowl or making individual dessert cups, this dessert will feed the whole gang! Creamy cheesecake filling and one the of easiest and festive desserts you will make for the season

Cake:

Spice cake mix (1 package 18.25 ounce size of any brand) you can use other flavors also if you like
1 small package instant vanilla pudding
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
3 eggs
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon

Mix all in a mixing bowl. Pour into a greased 13x9 sheet cake pan. Bake on 350 degree preheated oven to package instructions. Completely cool. Cut cake into 1 inch cubes.

Filling:

1 container whipped topping to equal 2 cups or whipping cream whipped
2 packages  instant pudding cheesecake flavored (instant pudding mix)
2 cup cold milk
2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
Beat together the pudding, cream cheese and milk till set, then fold in the whipped cream. Set aside.

Garnish:

1 cup crushed cinnamon graham crackers
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans and 1/2 cup crushed toffee bits

Using either a huge glass trifle bowl or individual dessert cups, layer cake, pudding, cake then ending with a garnish of crushed graham crackers, pecans and toffee bits on top.

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Pumpkin Spiced Caramel Latte Recipe

Here is a soothing to say the least cup of wonderful pumpkin spiced caramel latte. So easy to make. Just blend the ingredients and microwave till hot. What more can you ask for?

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Halloween Ghoulish Meatloaf Italian Style

I love making Halloween foods for the kids and young at heart and this Ghoulish Meatloaf is the perfect setting to get this party started.

Here's what I am serving up on Halloween night!

Getting the kids to eat meat sometimes isn't easy and who would have thought fun scary character food would do the trick!

This is a fun way to prepare meatloaf, especially around Halloween.

Try the recipe in individual cupcake tins also for individual servings at parties!

Fun to make and delicious to eat. Italian style of course!

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Hurricane Tips and Preparation

Amazing what can be in store when a storm is coming your way.


Being prepared is key. If you are in an area that has tropical storms, this post will give you some of the important tips to follow.



From the time we moved here in 1994 until the present time, we have been through several hurricanes and seen many tornadoes, tropical storms and experienced in preparing.


Irma pounded us for more than 15 hours on 9/12/2017. Frances for 36 hours in 2004.


We experienced 20 tornado activity in Brevard county. Lots of floods, mobile homes ripped to sheds. Fish thrown from the rivers and alligators walking across the street in downtown Melbourne.


We just got our power back on and very grateful for minimal damages. God Bless Florida and pray for all with the devastation throughout the entire state.


Prepare by adding frozen plastic water bottles and containers, condensing food in our freezer to keep cold cuts, cheeses safe during the almost always counted on outages is a must.


Take them off the warmest part of the refrigerator door and freezers, add them to grocery bags and stick everything in the freezer that can spoil.


Some outages have lasted more than 12 hours and others for days.


If you are lucky to have a generator, remember to get this ready with new oil and sparks plugs before the storm hits!


I also had bread dough made ahead of time to use outside on the grill to make pizza in cast iron skillet, fried dough and the old fashioned coffee pot didn't fail me.


Perfect must-haves with no power. This was the first time we had plenty of days to prepare using the tips below.


We are all big fans of meteorologist Jim Cantore and follow him step by step.


When we see him show up in Florida, that's a telltale sure sign we are on total alert for a bad hurricane coming and we certainly do not ignore any of the advice given and take nothing lightly.


He always shows up and chases the biggest badest storms out there, we all admire his dedication and appreciate his knowledge to keep us up to date on these storms.


Anyone reading this I pray to keep us all safe and out of harm's way.

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Blueberry Almond Scones

I love Blueberry Almond Scones , I have made all kinds that make me smile. These were another one of those combinations I had to try. I like the ease making them, not a cake, not a bread, not really a biscuit but close. A perfect biscuit/scone to start your day or mid morning snack with a good cup of Joe.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Balsamic

I was so excited to serve and taste these brussels sprouts.


Did you ever make something so easy that wowed everyone?


Well, these brussels sprouts with cranberries and balsamic vinegar did just that.


First of all, besides being a totally easy recipe, I was over the moon that they were featured in "Taste of Home Magazine!"


That was a huge compliment, tried and true and was featured in their Holiday issue.


If you love brussels sprouts, just have to try these.


A little sweetness compliments these little cabbages perfectly!


One of my very favorite ways to serve brussels sprouts, a vegetable that really doesn't get enough attention.

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Strawberry Easy Pound Cake Dessert

Sometimes I think the most simplest recipes are the best. Grandma always made her own pound cake. This recipe is made with her cake and the dessert is easy and old fashioned but the taste is sublime.

The presentation that this cake sliced can make will wow your family and friends. It sure is loved at all my functions we have. Actually my kids always ask for this one.

Even though I make this with strawberries, you can use any fruits you like. There are family and friends who may not like strawberries. 


So build your own with a buffet of fruits. I like to separate fruits and have my guests pick their favorites. You can use peaches, raspberries, blackberries, peaches sliced, bananas, apples, cherries and much more!

Have a bowl of heavy whipped cream on the side and this can be a shortcake party!

Another great things about these cakes is they freeze well. Make them in cupcake tins and if your in the mood for a treat just use one at a time.

If you are a strawberry shortcake lover, this is a little different than the traditional biscuit style shortcake. If you would like that recipe
click here for Grandma's biscuit recipe.

Shortcake was found as far back as the 1500's in an English cookbook. The shortcake is typically made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs, cream and leavening agents.

Making the cake brought back many childhood memories of my grandmother. That old fashioned taste of her pound cake is etched in my mind.

The smell of vanilla while it's baking is one of the most mouth watering smells while cooking. I just love making her pound cake.

Should you be in a hurry the other alternative is to buy a ready made cake and this will be a semi homemade recipe.

Perfect for a summer dessert. If you want pure comfort desserts than try her biscuit recipe. With very few ingredients you will be well on your way to your new favorite dessert.

One more thing you can do with this pound cake that I do every year! Make it in a heart shaped pan for your special someone! It's the perfect cake to say I love you!

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Strawberry Easy Pound Cake Dessert Recipe

1 -  homemade or store bought pound cake cut into cubes

1 container of cleaned sliced strawberries

1 jar of strawberry jelly or jam warmed 20 seconds in the microwave just to melt it

1 container of whipped cream

Place cut up cubes of pound cake into a dessert dish or mason jar. Spoon the sliced strawberries on top of the cake. Brush with with jelly. 

Just before serving add the whipped cream to the top and serve. Grandma's Pound Cake recipe cake be found HERE

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Savory Fried Dough

Fried dough savory style. These are a stuffed dough fried in oil then dipped in sauce. Come check out these fantastic appetizers for your special gathering.

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Chickpeas and Orecchiette Recipe

Growing up I use to love this dish. Mom would alternate chickpeas or just use peas. I love both dishes but this one is my favorite. Comfort food all the way. If you are looking for an authentic style Italian dish you just hit the jackpot! I love the sausage combined in the sauce to make this hearty.

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Low Carb Zucchini Cupcake Quiche

This is the perfect breakfast for summer or those watching carbs!


You will be amazed by this Crustless Zucchini Quiche they are so easy to make, portable and delicious!


I always loved zucchini quiche but this Crustless Zucchini Quiche tastes absolutely amazing plus made in muffin tins recipe the perfect on the go breakfast!


Lucky for me I get zucchini fresh all year long in Florida but I also freeze it shredded you may have seen my tips on freezing zucchini?


When it's lower in price I just buy them up, shred or cube and freeze, it's so easy and then I have it all year long ready to use.


I am a big fan of crustless quiche and zucchini quiche, especially in summer when we want to eat lighter.


So today I tried to make them in a muffin tray using some shredded zucchini.


Scroll down to the recipe to print this easy recipe off.

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Slow Cooker Bourbon Beef Slider

The easiest way to feed a crowd for family, friends and outings. Bring on a pot of great beef with bourbon and watch how fast it's gone! Don't forget the slider buns, they are fun and easy to stack!

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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

A really easy way to make those mashed potatoes a huge hit.

Loaded with bacon and cheese sure to be a favorite for the bacon cheese lovers.


These are a great addition to any meal

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Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Bars

These bars are super soft, moist, and full of robust pumpkin flavor.

They’re so simple to make using a doctored cake mix and pumpkin puree.

They’re like biting into a piece of rich pumpkin fudge.

It’s an easy, one-bowl recipe that takes just minutes to whisk together.

There’s plenty of pumpkin pie spice and using a cake mix with loads of chocolate flavor in every bite.

I used the fresh pumpkin puree that I had from last year in the freezer.

Using canned or fresh puree, these came out the moistest most delicious chocolate brownie style bar ever!

I never dreamed that pumpkin and chocolate would be so heavenly in one bar so scroll down to this super simple recipe at the bottom!

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Easy Casserole Pot Pie

If you want to see the family eat leftovers quickly, here is the perfect recipe for them.

This pot pie is so easy the kids can help make it.

You can even buy all the ingredients and assemble before leaving the house and just pop it in the oven when you get home.

I have to warn you though, make two it's that good!

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38 Kitchen Hacks

These are some economical kitchen hacks with easy tips and tricks to follow to make life just a little simpler!


Cleaning isn't fun so some of these hacks will help you with making things sparkle easily.


The kitchen is the room of a house that everyone loves to gather in and really another living space that gets a lot of work in.


You spend time with family and friends and enjoy fun times together here.


There are times when the kitchen is a challenge.


Whether you’re learning to cook a new dish or suddenly notice a smell in the microwave, it’s nice to have a few hacks up your sleeve.


Try these kitchen hacks and you will remember them all with my printable list below!

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Utica Style Breakfast

Amazing what you can do with leftovers. Buttered potatoes, spinach or escarole, ham, peppers and eggs make this the most delicious combinations of flavors and really can be a great breakfast, lunch or dinner. Check out this meat packed meal that everyone in the house will love. Oh and you can add whatever you like I have some other suggestions below.

So don't throw out those leftovers let's get creative!

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Jalapeno Popper Dip

If you are a Jalapeno Popper lover, this is one easy way out.

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Banana Spice Cake Mix Recipe

I always thought bananas need to be utilized more often with this banana spice cake mix cake it's over the top yummy!



If you need to get rid of those ripe bananas you just found the best tasting cake around.



Doesn't need a thing other than a dusting of powdered sugar or better yet cinnamon sugar.



This is the best cake for tea, coffee, or just because you need a sweet pick me up.



I have made delicious Sour Cream Coffee Cupcakes using a cake mix, cookies, and even a Scrumptious Banana Cake Mix Cake that all taste like they were from scratch!



It's so easy I feel guilty calling this a recipe!


Scroll down to the printable recipe card for this delicious recipe.

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Eggs in a Hole

This Egg in the hole has become the favorite in our homes.


These eggs are cooked in the middle of cutout bread which has a grilled taste and really tasty!


My first time I really thought this tasted like grilled cheese but there's an egg in the middle!


These are the perfect solution to any all in one breakfast and the whole family loves them.


We love fun recipes for the kids like this one and even our Cutout Pancakes, and our Holiday Tea Sandwiches, they just love these recipes.


Scroll down to get these easy printable instructions, tips, and recipes!

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Spiral Pasta Alfredo Casserole Recipe

A very cheesy Alfredo recipe! Ricotta, Sour cream, Parmesan and Mozzarella! Not for anyone on a diet that's for sure but indulge in this wonderful comfort food once in a while won't hurt. It really is delicious!

You can make your own alfredo sauce, recipe included below

or use store-bought sauce in a hurry

Pasta Alfredo Casserole Recipe

1 pound of spiral macaroni cooked to package instructions drained
2 - 10-ounce jars store-bought of Alfredo sauce or use recipe below
8 ounces of sour cream
1- 8-ounce container of whole milk Ricotta
2 eggs beaten
1/4 cup blended parmesan and romano cheeses
1 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella
1 teaspoon granulated garlic, parsley, oregano 
salt, pepper to taste

In a greased 13x9 pan, add half the pasta and toss with alfredo, sour cream. Stir in the eggs, parmesan romano cheese, half the mozzarella, spices and Ricotta. Stir all together. Add the rest of the mozzarella on top. Bake at 350 until browned and bubbly.

Alfredo Sauce Homemade

2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup butter 
1 cup parmesan cheese
salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, granulated garlic, Italian seasoning to taste
4 oz cream cheese

Place this all in a medium size saucepan bring to a boil. Use for this recipe or on your favorite pasta.

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Bing Cherry Loaf

One of my favorite fruits of summer is Bing Cherries and this loaf is one of the best cake style quick bread I ever had.



It's actually hard for me to make this cake when I just about devour every cherry so I have to get my fill of sweet Bing Cherries before I can make this.



Of course, if you're not a fan of this fruit, you can mix in any kind you prefer.



This recipe is a basic butter style cake-like quick bread and is very versatile.



It has a hint of grated fresh orange peel or lemon that gives that sweetness just the right offset of flavors.



Sometimes I even cut the sugar back if they cherries are super sweet and ripe or other fruits like peaches so the cake isn't overly sweet.



You can adapt it any way you like but this is our number 1 favorite summer muffins along with Best Mango Muffins.



I have had many readers tell me how great this also is with the addition of milk chocolate in chunks or chips added.



Just remember to read the tips and suggestions before getting started to make your perfect summer loaf!



We also love Summer Style Berry Muffins plus my delicious roundup post on The Best Quick Bread and Muffin recipes for you to check out.



The sweetness of the cherries and the tender texture smells fabulous while baking!



Scroll down to the printable recipe card to get this in your ovens today.

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