Maple Pecan Cookies
These Maple Pecan Cookies are soft, chewy and the perfect combination of sweet and salty! They're impossible to put down!
Magnolia Table Brussel Sprouts
I made Joanna Gaines' Brussel Sprout recipe from her Magnolia Table Cookbook. The crispy bacon, pecans and balsamic reduction is perfection!
Cheese Tortellini with Pancetta & Peas
This Cheese Tortellini with Peas & Pancetta is a light, but flavorful dinner recipe.
Background: A friend used to make Cheese Tortellini with Peas &...
Smoked Pig Shots
Smoked Pig Shots are all the best things in one appetizer: bacon-wrapped sausage stuffed with garlic, smoked cream cheese and topped with BBQ sauce!
The Perfect Pumpkin Cookie
The Perfect Pumpkin Cookie is a must for Fall. They are absolutely perfect! The cookie is soft and more cake like and the frosting puts it over the edge! Enjoy the cookies with the Crock Pot Chili for a wonderful fall meal your family will love.
Browned Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
These Browned Butter Snickerdoodles will knock your socks off! It’s a perfect fall cookie recipe that everyone will love, even the ones who aren’t particularly keen on pumpkin desserts. The pumpkin flavor is subtle but adds a depth of flavor to the classic snickerdoodle cookie.
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 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
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 make every party or hang out better! It is the ultimate fall appetizer recipe for cooler days and football.
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