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Faux Shiplap Fireplace DIY
When we selected our home plan to build, I immediately knew I wanted a fireplace in the gathering room. Our builder didn’t offer that option so I went on the lookout for some ideas for faux fireplaces. I found so many lovely projects on Pinterest (you can find me on Pinterest here) that I didn’t know what to do. I knew 3 things to be facts: I wanted it boxy with shiplap I wanted an electric unit that would also create heat I did NOT want a place to put a television Folks, all my research and sketching brought us here, to the faux fireplace of my dreams! To say…
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MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST
I’m sure you’ve heard of this Mississippi Pot Roast. I’ve seen this one floating around the internet for years, but just decided to make it last week. I don’t like the pepperoncini peppers so I figured I wouldn’t like this dish. Was I ever wrong. This is so tasty and delicious! I loved it and it was a hit with my family. And let me tell you a secret, it is so easy! You can’t beat it! Here’s what you need: That’s it ya’ll! It is that simple. Dump it all in the crockpot, adding half the juice from the pepper jar and as many of the peppers you desire…
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Halloween CharBOOterie Board
Our grandson was over for a visit around Halloween last year and I decided we would make this easy and fun Halloween themed CharBOOterie board! So Easy and so fun! Here’s what you need: It’s time to get creative! Begin by preheating oven to 375 F. Open crescent rolls and divide, cut the triangles into strips. Wrap the strips around the hot dogs in a gapped pattern to resemble a mummy. Place on baking sheet and bake per instructions on rolls package, 9-12 minutes. Once this is done, put your chili and cheese sauces into small dishes and heat in microwave. Place on serving board lined with holiday themed parchment…
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CROCKPOT CHEESY POTATO SOUP
I am a kitchen snob. There, I said it. I read lots of recipes and little bits of different recipes speak to me, and I like to mix and match and smash them all together to come up with something that really sounds good to me. When I read this recipe, I was skeptical. I have tried crockpot potato soups in the past and they just didn’t do anything for me. But this one, it was an easy 9 out of 10 (because old school tater soup will always be the perfect 10). I hope you will take a chance on this soup, I think you will be happy you…
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PUMPKIN PIE FRENCH TOAST
Autumn is upon us, friends! When the weather cools and the leaves begin to fall, do you feel the call to the kitchst enjoy during the fall season is, of course, pumpkin! Pumpkin Spice anything kicks it up a level and makes the dish seem so cozy and warm. I am sharing this delicious recipe with you today, Pumpkin Pie French Toast. Can you even? This french toast is absolutely delicious and kicks those fall feels right in. This yummy fried toast is perfect when served hot and slathered in pumpkin spice butter and dripping with maple syrup. Don’t forget the scrambled eggs and bacon to round out this amazing…
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LASAGNA SOUP aka Bow Tie Soup
Can you believe I made Lasagna soup a long time before it went viral on Tik Tok and all the inter-webs? Good times. When I make this yummy soup, I prefer to use bow tie pasta in place of broken lasagna noodles, and we sometimes call it “Bow Tie Soup”. This is a family favorite to make when we go camping in the fall, my husband always requests it on the menu. And, when I say this soup is better on day 2 or 3 than on day 1…it is! It heats up so well, and the pasta sucks in all that yummy sauce and those spices, it is so…
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TATER TOT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
I love putting a casserole like this together on Christmas Eve to pop in the oven on Christmas morning. Makes meal prep a breeze during a busy time. But, it is good any time and even makes a delicious supper! Whenever you choose to make this yummy meal, its a good one that is sure to please! As you will read in the recipe, this calls for a roll of breakfast sausage. I use Country Pride original but you can definitely mix that up. I’ve used Jimmy Dean and Bob Evans in the past. If you are wishing to make this lower calorie for WW you can sub chicken or…
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HAM & BEAN SOUP
Y’all will have to forgive my lack of photos for this amazing, old time soup; but I promise it will be worth your time and effort to make this classic bowl and belly filler! Here’s what you need: This soup is so easy to put together. You’ll start by rinsing your beans and chopping your onion. In a large soup pot (I like to use my dutch oven) place your uncooked ham steak, onions, beans and enough water to cover. Season to your liking with the seasons I listed above. Put pot on stove and bring to a slow boil, reduce to a medium low heat and put a lid…
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CAJUN SHRIMP & CHICKEN ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE PASTA
My hubby truly loves a spicy meal. Jambalaya and Cajun flare hits high on his list of yummy eats. I decided to put together my own Cajun inspired dinner and it did not let us down. It was literal fire, so hot, my mouth was burning for a good hour after dinner. If you have a heat loving spicy person in your life, make this for them, they will be so happy you did. This dish is Jambalaya meets Alfredo….I think. It’s so good! Here’s what you need: I began by cooking the pasta to al dente, then heating up the sausage and peppers in a skillet with EVOO and…
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CROCKPOT MUSHROOM CHICKEN
Winner winner, chicken dinner! I love a good “dump” meal, and this little number did not disappoint! It was so easy y’all, its crazy. Here’s all ya have to do! Once you have it all in the pot, put the lid on and turn to high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. When times up, shred the chicken. Add more broth if it’s too dry (mine was perfect). Serve with mini taters (i mashed with a fork and added some light sour cream) and green beans. We also had grilled bread as a side and it was so good. For those of you on the WW program, this…
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CHICKEN SAUSAGE BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
My grandson comes to visit every other weekend. The last time he was here, we put this sweet treat together for breakfast prep. He said they were so good and he wants them every time he’s here. I told him that was a stretch because he loves Nana’s biscuits and gravy. Nonetheless, he did love them, the hubby does too. They can stay in the fridge for 4 or 5 days and heat up nicely in the microwave. What you need: Here’s what to do: That’s it y’all! It is that simple. There are lots of ways to lighten these up, but the family loves them just like this. One…
