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Italian Recipe: Homemade Cannoli

Follow me Of all the mouthwatering dishes to come out of Sicily, cannoli might just be the best known and best loved. Few can resist that decadent ricotta filling, the flaky pastry that surrounds it. While cannoli are commonly considered an “Italian” dessert, the truth is you won’t find them in most any respectable bakery …

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Chewy Walnut Crinkle Cookies

Follow me Crinkle cookies are always such a fun baking project because they come out with these gorgeous sugary cracks and crevices, and they come in so many different flavors, from ginger to chocolate, and in this case, walnut. We love a good cookie, and we especially love this chewy walnut crinkle cookie. They make …

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Best Ever Apple Pie

Follow me Apple pie is one of those timeless, treasured dishes that generally evokes memories of togetherness and the comforts of home. The inside is sweet and tender while the outside is flaky and slightly crisp, and the spices within give the whole thing an amazing warm and rustic flavor. It’s a true American classic. …

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Orange Dreamsicle Salad

Follow me An Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the flavors of orange and vanilla reminiscent of the classic Dreamsicle popsicle. It’s easy to make and perfect for a summer treat. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this delicious dessert: Ingredients: 1 package (3 ounces) of orange-flavored gelatin (Jell-O) 1 …

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7 Up Pound Cake

Follow me Ingredients 1 1/2 C Butter, softened 3 C Sugar 5 Eggs 1 t Vanilla Extract 2 t Almond (or Lemon) Extract 3 C All-purpose Flour 1 C Sprite, 7-UP, Or Sierra Mist Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating for a minute before adding …

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No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

Follow me Just because you’re tired of all that holiday cooking and baking doesn’t mean you’re tired of sweet treats! And trying to back away from the sugary sweets doesn’t mean you have to go cold-turkey on dessert, either. The perfect answer to both dilemmas? Our No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars! Now, we won’t claim that these …

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Granny’s Cocoa Cream Pie

Follow me A FEW COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS: How do you make easy chocolate pudding pie from scratch? Let me show you how! With only seven ingredients you’ll be mixing one up in no time! How long does it take to make chocolate pie? About 15-20 minutes for cook time and an hour of refrigeration. How …

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TACO CROCK POT TATER TOT CASSEROLE

Follow me Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 2 cloves garlic minced 1 oz packet taco seasoning 10.5 oz cheddar cheese soup 32 oz frozen tater tots 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided Instructions Brown your ground beef with garlic and drain In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together, except for 1 cup of shredded cheese and pour into lightly greased 6-quart crock pot or casserole crock pot Top …

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Apple Pie Tacos!!

Follow me The shells of these tacos are made from tortillas cut with a round cookie cutter and fried crisp and dusted with cinnamon sugar. They only take about 20 seconds each to make and can be made days ahead of time. I made a homemade filling but you can definitely use canned filling to …

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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Follow me This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe is winter comfort food perfection! Super quick and easy to make and SO hearty and cozy! No cream of “x” soup. Uses refrigerated biscuit dough! ‘Tis the season for all things cookies and candies. Amiright? So far, this season, I’ve made grandma’s best sugar cookies, TWO kinds …

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Best Ever Chicken Salad

Follow me This Best-Ever Chicken Salad recipe is really the perfect go-to chicken salad for sandwiches or on top of a green salad. You could easily add crumbled bacon, or raisins, or cashews, or even mix in a little curry powder to the mayo. Of course, homemade mayo puts this salad over the top. But …

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Make-Ahead Salad Casserole

Follow me We love going to and hosting parties, and get excited thinking about what we’re going to make or bring to fun get-togethers with friends. Sometimes it’s cakes or cookies, sometimes it’s a hot casserole that just needs to be popped in the oven to warm up. But more often that not, it’s something …