No-brainer Recipe: Easy Taco Soup

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Pin it During the winter months, I crave soups, chilis and stews.  This past Christmas, my in-laws made taco soup for dinner instead of the traditional holiday menu and I have been craving it again this week.  I finally made a pot on the stovetop last night and it was SO yummy and, of course, easy. (I only do easy, people)

Pantry Recipes: Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole

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Pin itThis is a comforting, easy little casserole. The filling is similar to one that I use for chicken pot pie. Very quick, buttery, and delicious.

Pantry recipes: Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

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Pin itChocolate Pecan Pie Bars are great for when you aren’t in the mood to make pie crust from scratch. Chewy and chocolaty. It is hard to go wrong when you are dealing with pecans and chocolate. Most of the ingredients in this recipe are ones that we have on hand at all times, so it is great for a spur of the moment sweet treat.

No brainer recipe: Chicken Haystacks

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Pin it Raise your hand if you have heard of Hawaiian Haystacks. Anybody? Well, I bet a few of you have. It is more of a retro dinner and I need you to have an open mind going in to this, the recipe is a little quirky.

Pantry Recipe: Beef Vegetable Stew

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Pin it I make soups and stews often because it is easy to throw together and very versatile. (not to mention yummy!)  Many of the ingredients below can be substituted for others, including the vegetables. Beef Vegetable Stew 1 lb ground beef (can sub w/ stew meat) 1 – 32 oz box of beef stock (can sub w/ beef stock) 1 – 15 oz can of tomato sauce (can sub w/ tomato soup) 1 – 15 oz can of stewed tomatoes 1 clove of garlic,

Easter Dessert – Lemon Gooey Bars

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Pin itEaster is almost here and with it comes (hopefully) better weather and more sunshine. If you are attending an Easter party or potluck, or perhaps are just in the mood for a delicious dessert, this recipe for Lemon Gooey Bars hits the spot. They are absolutely delicious! The bars have a chewy lemon bottom with a sweet, creamy topping. The bars are more sweet than tart, so if you prefer a more tart flavor, be sure to read the recipe below for additions you

No-brainer Recipe: Cornbread Supreme

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Pin itCornbread Supreme. Oh Lordy. I think we’ve made this dish 4 or 5 times in the last few months. It is so good. Especially with Calico Beans. Mmm. I think I may have to make it again this week. I’m getting cravings. If you haven’t had a cornbread casserole before, basically it is a very moist, rich cornbread. Feel free to halve the recipe if you have a smaller family. Cornbread Supreme Makes one 9″ x 13″ pan 1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel