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Appetizer Snack

Pecan Cheddar Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves Recipe

You know those classic retro recipes that just never go out of style? The ones that always get gobbled up at family gatherings or potlucks, and make you feel a little bit fancy even if you’re wearing your most “well-loved” (read: stained) holiday sweater? This Pecan Cheddar Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves is one of those treasures. It’s a little bit vintage, a whole lot addictive, and—confession time—I have a soft spot for anything that brings sweet and savory together so deliciously. When I set this out during the holidays, it’s the first thing people gather around. And if you …

Appetizer Side Dish

Garlic Cheese Rolls

Have you noticed that certain breads just seem to steal the show no matter what else is on the table? Every time I serve garlic cheese rolls—especially this lightened-up version—I end up spending half the meal fielding requests for the recipe. There’s just something about pulling apart a warm, golden roll, cheese stretching, all that buttery garlic, everyone grinning and grabbing seconds… honestly, it’s a comfort food moment I wish I could bottle up and keep forever. (If only, right? My freezer’s certainly not big enough for that!) I make these Garlic Cheese Rolls for everything from Sunday spaghetti night …

Main Course

Slow Cooker Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes Recipe

If I had a dollar for every time this recipe saved dinnertime at my place, I’d be treating myself to a spa day! Slow Cooker Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes is just my kind of cozy—hands-off, hearty, and practically begging for seconds. We all have those days where dinner needs to make itself while we wrangle busy schedules (or, let’s be honest, just want to get off our feet for a while). This is my favorite one-pot meal for those nights, and it always hits the spot—my whole family loves it and the leftovers (if you’re lucky enough to have …

Comfort Food Main Course

Wet Burritos

You know those nights when you just want a hearty, saucy, cheesy meal that makes the whole family race to the table? That’s exactly what these Wet Burritos bring to the party. It’s the kind of recipe I crave on a busy weeknight—pure comfort, minimal fuss, and honestly, it feels way more special than the effort it actually takes. There’s just something magical about a baking dish full of tortillas stuffed with well-seasoned beef, creamy beans, green chiles, and plenty of melty cheese—then smothered in a rich red chili sauce. If you’ve never scooped up a saucy, extra-gooey burrito with …

Appetizer Snack

2 INGREDIENT PIZZA CHIPS

We’ve all been there—you’re standing in the kitchen, hungry for pizza, but the idea of dragging out the dough, making sauce, and waiting on that slow-as-molasses oven just sounds like too much. Maybe you’re watching your carbs these days, maybe you’re short on time, or maybe you just don’t feel like making a production out of dinner tonight. And you know what? That’s okay. That’s where these ridiculously easy Pizza Chips come in and save the day. Now, don’t let the word “chips” fool you. These aren’t some sad, cardboard-tasting keto crackers trying too hard to be pizza. No, ma’am. …

Casserole Main Course

Dolly Parton’s Five Layer Dinner

This Five Layer Dinner is hearty, nostalgic, and one of the best ranch-style casseroles I ever prepared. Layered into one-dish preparation: tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and fresh vegetables, baked to perfection. This particular item is perfectly delicious as it can feed a crowd yet can also be shared with your family during a comforting dinnering period. Every layer will incorporate within it full taste aromas since layers cook together, which makes the tops crispy and more exciting texture. Something Southerners or everybody else, for that matter, simply needs to sample! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Dolly Parton fashioned the …

Comfort Food Side Dish

Scalloped Potatoes

Have you ever noticed that certain comfort foods have their own kind of magic—like they can turn an ordinary Sunday into a little celebration? Scalloped potatoes were always that magical dish for me growing up. My mom would pull out all the stops and make them for a holiday or special family dinner, and I’m not ashamed to admit I’d shamelessly scrape the crispy, cheesy corners off the baking dish before anyone else got to it. Even now, I crave that creamy, buttery, golden-topped goodness, especially when the weather gets chilly… although let’s be honest, I’d eat them in July …

Main Course Side Dish

Crockpot Mac N Cheese

This slow cooker mac and cheese recipe is exactly the kind of cozy, creamy classic that can turn any old Tuesday into something you honestly look forward to. I’m convinced there’s a certain magic that happens when a pot of pasta and cheese bubbles away all afternoon, filling your house with that rich, can’t-wait-to-eat aroma. You know what I’m talking about—the way it smells like comfort and home, and you just want to sneak a spoonful straight from the pot. If you’ve got hungry family or friends (or just get excited about leftovers), this recipe is basically calling your name. …

Appetizer Soup

CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Is there anything more soothing on a snowy day (or, let’s be honest, after a day where everything just kind of fell apart) than settling down with a big bowl of creamy cauliflower soup, homemade with love, spiked with a cozy touch of cheddar? This soup always takes me straight back to my mom’s kitchen—the windows fogged over, a pot bubbling away, and me lingering just close enough to sneak a bread dunk if she turned her back for a second. If you’ve ever felt like you need to be warmed from the inside out (which, let’s face it, is …

All Recipes Main Course

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

If there’s one dish that’s guaranteed to make my family come running to the table, it’s a slow-cooked, traditional beef brisket. There’s just something so cozy and satisfying about that tender, pull-apart beef swimming in rich, savory gravy, especially when the scent has been wafting through your kitchen all day. We’re talking about the ultimate comfort food here—like the kind my grandma used to serve on special Sundays, with everyone fighting for the end pieces (let’s be honest, those are the best). What I love most is that this brisket is practically effortless. You don’t need a culinary school degree, …