Is there anyone else who isn’t bothered by Christmas all year round? Every Christmas, my great aunt Shirley used to show up at our Christmas festivities with a large plate of cookies. These were cookies from the cookie exchange she…
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Pride of Iowa Cookies is an award-winning sweet and super chewy old-fashioned oatmeal cookie that is a favorite here in the Heartland. Quaker Oats company has been situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, since the 1950s, and almost every family I…
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This post is sponsored by Eggland’s Best. All opinions are entirely my own. #EBGourdTimes, #Sponsored, #onlyfeedmeEB, #egglandsbest Brown Butter has a nutty flavor and is my all-time favorite savory ingredient. Your friends and family will go crazy over this brown…
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Grinch Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are a chewy, rich, festive recipe. These cookies are fun to make with your kids and will become your favorite Christmas recipes. Those grinch desserts and Christmas cookies on the interwebs are the cutest! A…
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Shredded chicken is one of the easiest recipes to make in your Instant Pot! All you need is chicken breasts or thighs, 1 cup of liquid, and a few of your favorite spices. You can make many variations of shredded…
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This Slow Cooker Apricot Nectar Glazed Ham is sweet, tangy, and a great way to switch up your holiday ham. This super easy recipe is family-friendly and is a great main entree for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, but easy enough…
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Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food and are a great way to use leftovers and cook frugally for your family. Once I learned that I could cook an entire casserole in my Instant Pot using only one pan in a…
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If you like making cream cheese mints for weddings and baby showers, then you NEED to try this cream cheese mint recipe using oreo cookies! These candies were a huge hit with my kids. This recipe will be a…
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During the holiday season slow, cooking your holiday main entrée can save you loads of time and energy. Most meat dishes turn out tender and flavorful when slow-cooked with little effort. Stop fussing around in the kitchen during the holidays…
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The sweet potato casserole with marshmallows often served at Thanksgiving inspired these Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with marshmallows on top. These are the perfect dessert to bring to your holiday gathering this year, and they also are a…
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Gnocchi is a very versatile gluten-free dinner ingredient with a super short Instant Pot cook time! You need a few pantry ingredients and a few minutes to make this savory and mouthwatering meal for your family. The pressure cook time…
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Here in the Midwest, comfort food is king! We love our casseroles or “hot dish,” soups, meatloaves, chilies, and affordable food that can comfort us on cold, dark winter days. Many classic meals in the midwest were developed out of…
