PINEAPPLE--PUMPKIN--CARROT BARS

I have tried a LOT of snack cake recipes in the past 40+ years, but this one is, BY FAR, the best yet. It is super moist and tend…

RITZ PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKES

If you are looking for a quick and easy (but super tasty) dessert recipe, this is it: Mini peanut butter cheesecakes, using ingre…

HOMEMADE CRACKERJACKS

Crackerjacks are a very easy to make...... require common pantry ingredients..... and satisfy almost EVERYONE's sweet tooth!!…

PINEAPPLE COLESLAW

This quick and easy coleslaw recipe is light, refreshing and slightly sweet from the pineapple.  It is the PERFECT accompanimen…

GRILLED HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

Where has this recipe been all of my life? I heard rave reviews recently, so I went hunting for the recipe online. As usual, I fo…

SHORTBREAD MELT AWAYS

This cookie has a very traditional shortbread cookie texture, yet it is light as a feather, sweet and literally melts in your mou…

EASY CHEESECAKE BITES

Easy to make and delicious to eat, COLD AND CREAMY cheesecake bites. CRUST 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4…

CROCKPOT PICNIC BEANS

I've been making these beans for my family for 30+ years and they are always a hit. Now that we are empty nesters, I make a b…

FROZEN WHIPPED CREAM

If you are like me, your ears perk up every time you hear a "make ahead" cooking tip.  Well, this is one of those...&qu…

BROCCOLI and BACON SALAD

This is my new FAVORITE salad, I can't seem to get enough of it. It's super easy to make and is TWICE AS GOOD the 2nd day…

FIVE STAR CARROT CAKE

This is, by far, the best carrot cake ever!! It is sweet, moist, flavorful and it stays fresh tasting for days. It is full of swe…

GREEN BEANS and BACON

This recipe for green beans is fast, super simple, sweet and FULL of bacon, in other words, it is delicious!! Double the recipe a…

CHUCK ROAST SLOPPY JOES IN THE CROCK POT

This recipe came about one day when I was feeling very lazy  relaxed. I had a big beef chuck roast in the fridge and the idea of …

BEST BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS EVER

I kid you not, these chicken thighs are the BEST of the BEST and quick and easy to make. They are SUPER moist, SUPER tender and…