Bacon Jam

Bacon Jam

We were introduced to Bacon Jam while we were living in Texas. It's an excellent burger topper that adds a sweet and savory flavor.
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups

Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups

Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups are easy to make and perfect for Halloween. Simply adding pumpkin candies transforms this classic dessert into a fun, festive treat. There are many different dirt cup recipes out there, but this one is our favorite. It's a tried-and-true family recipe that never disappoints.
Santa Fe Chicken Chili

Santa Fe Chicken Chili

I've tried a lot of chicken chili recipes but this is my favorite! It's a simple meal to make since everything cooks in one pot.
Pretzel Bites & Beer Cheese Dip

Pretzel Bites & Beer Cheese Dip

Pretzel Bites & Beer Cheese Dip make every party or hang out better! It is the ultimate fall appetizer recipe for cooler days and football.
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are a classic dessert that everyone loves! Background: These Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are always a hit! Who doesn’t love the...
Pumpkin Crumb Cake

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

We made Better Homes and Gardens Pumpkin Crumb Cake and it is delicious! This Fall cake recipe is packed with flavor.
BBQ Chicken Ring

BBQ Chicken Ring

This BBQ Chicken Ring is a variation of our family favorite Taco Ring. The barbeque chicken and crescent dough make a great team!
Barbeque-Bourbon Nuts

Barbeque-Bourbon Nuts

We recently purchased the book, “John Wayne, The Official Cocktail Book”, by Andre Darlington and immediately had to try the Barbecue-Bourbon Nuts with our evening cocktail, Hoiles' Man O'War. I’ve changed the recipe slightly by adding more spices for an extra kick. The nuts look like they are burned, but that is the caramelized sugar and spice coating that makes the nuts delicious.
Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chunks Cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Homemade toffee and browned butter are the key ingredients that make this cookie the best! They are soft, chewy, and impossible to put down.
Homemade Ranch Dressing

Homemade Ranch Dressing

If I would have known how it easy it is to make homemade ranch dressing, I would have been making it for years! It is delicious!

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