I admit it!  I have never been much of a cheeseball fan.  I know there are many of you that probably make a great cheeseball, but my experience for many years was just the store purchased variety.  Need I say more!  That is until this cheeseball recipe was made by one of my sisters and it changed my opinion forever! Read more….

Always looking for new recipes for chicken?  Hopefully this chicken recipe will be perfect for you and your family!  The addition of dried beef and bacon give it a richer taste and make it special enough to serve the next time you’re having guests over for dinner.  It doesn’t require very many ingredients so you might Read more….

Today is National Bacon Day according to some, but to others the Saturday before Labor day is National Bacon Day.  Maybe one is National Bacon Day and the other is International Bacon Day? I don’t know and it doesn’t matter because I don’t need a special day to celebrate bacon.  I love bacon any day!  Frankly speaking, just about everything is better with bacon!

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Does your Valentine’s Day plan include making a delicious meal or snack for that special someone in your life?  If so, this Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball recipe is something you’ll want to add to your menu!  It’s definitely a unique twist on the old favorite and I think it’s one you’ll like! Read more….

If you are like me you are always on the look out for quick, tasty recipes that can easily be prepared at the end of a long day. Many times I’m inspired by the chef created meals served in the dining room where I work. When I leave the job at 5:30, the evening meal served to our residents is usually fresh on my mind and sometimes I will stop at the store on the way home to grab a few ingredients to make my own version.

Last week the chef created a delicious flat bread with spinach and artichokes entree. I knew it would be easy to make and after spotting naan bread and spinach/artichoke dip at Costco I decided to create a similar dinner. read more….

If you’re looking for a homemade granola recipe I think you may want to try this one for delicious Orange Pecan Granola.  It is great tasting served with milk or on yogurt.  My husband Mike loves it…he eats it by the handful.  This granola is very easy to make, stores well and makes a great snack for the grandkids. read more….

I found this “Boilermaker Tailgate Chili” recipe posted by the MIGHTYPURDUE22 on Allrecipes.com years ago and it’s been a favorite in our house ever since. With 5 stars and 3676 reviews you can’t go wrong with this one. We’ve made it for family gatherings, superbowl get togethers, work potlucks and tonight a backyard camp out with the grand kids. Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients, it is actually very easy to make. Cutting and dicing takes some time but it’s well worth the effort. Because we have all different ages and preferences in our house I leave out the HOT ingredients and let people add hot peppers or sauce to taste. For bouillon, I recommend the brand “Better Than Bouillon”. It is much better than bouillon cubes. The longer the chili simmers the better it tastes. It’s even better the 2nd day so it makes for great leftovers. Serve with either Fritos or cornbread and top with cheese and optional sour cream. read more….