Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well) 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 … Read more

Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Ingredients : Seafood Stars: ½ lb lump crab meat (fresh or high-quality canned) ½ lb large shrimp, peeled/deveined Aromatic Base: 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 large carrot, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Creamy Foundation: ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup dry sherry 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken broth) 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning … Read more

Santa’s No-Bake Sugar Cookie Bars

Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is fully blended and forms … Read more

Cheesy Ranch Oven Roasted Potatoes

ngredients : 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced1 /4 cup olive oil 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions :  Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment … Read more

German Chocolate Cheesecake

Ingredients: For the Crust 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, crushed) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Cheesecake Filling 24 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream 4 large eggs, room temperature 8 oz German chocolate, melted and slightly cooled 1 teaspoon … Read more

Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients: • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 1 large egg • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks Instructions: Preheat your oven to … Read more

Christmas Cherry Balls

INGREDIENTS: For the Cookie Base: 1 (15.25-ounce) box vanilla cake mix 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) 20–24 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry 1 … Read more

My husband and I got this dresser hutch recently and I want to paint it red. Hubby says no way….

 The Great Paint Debate: Why I Want to Paint Our Dresser Hutch Red (and My Husband Says “No Way”) You know how every couple has that one home project that turns into a playful tug-of-war? Well, ours has officially arrived. My husband and I recently brought home this gorgeous dresser hutch — solid wood, vintage … Read more

Venison Stew Ingredients:

2 pounds  venison, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon  black pepper 3 tablespoons  vegetable oil or bacon grease 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups beef or venison broth 1 cup red wine or water 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon … Read more