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Banana bread is one of my favorite sweet breads to make at home. It’s always a family favorite. With that said, I found a way to sneak in some healthier ingredients like freshly shredded zucchini and crushed pineapple to the batter to make it even …
My family loves ham but we typically only make it during the holidays. You know…Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. When it comes to ham I buy the spiral cut, fully-cooked ham at my local grocery store. We’re big fans of the Smithfield Hams. ** Post contains …
When I was a little girl I would spend hours in the kitchen helping my mom make old fashion Sand Tarts during the holiday season. If you’ve never had them…they’re a thin shortbread butter cookie with a little bit of crispiness. These cookies do take …
During the wintertime and holiday season my family drinks a lot of homemade hot cocoa. It’s the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold winter day. This recipe will make approximately 4 servings. Once you have it made and poured into a mug…add …
These apple and chocolate chip muffins are so flavorful and moist. They’re not dried and crumbly. They’re easy-to-make and our entire family (including the kids) love to eat them. Recipe will yield 6-8 muffins. Interested in freezing them? You can easily double-up the recipe ingredients …
Not a fan of spicy and hot chili? If so, I think you’ll like our version of mild beef chili with a tad of sweetness added to it. You can make it on the stove-top in a large pot or toss all of the ingredients …
I enjoy grilling during the summertime and will use my gas barbecue grill and/or smoker at least 4 times a week. Ribs, hamburgers, roasts, chicken, pork chops, steaks, etc. are all on my grilling list. When it comes to adding just the right amount of …
During the holiday season I like to make several loaves of homemade cranberry sweet bread. I give them to various friends, family members and to my neighbors. They always look forward to receiving them. One thing I like about this recipe is that it makes …