The Crafty Cook’s Way To An Amazing Baked Casserole

Are you tired of eating boring old baked beans? Would you like to try baked beans with a kick? Then, you need to try this awesome baked bean casserole out. I’m telling you; these beans get gobbled up quicker than carter’s got liver pills at my house. If you’re too young to understand that reference, ask your grandma 🙂

This casserole combines all your love for baked beans with hints of brown sugar and bacon! We all love bacon. If you know someone who doesn’t love bacon, consider sending them a sympathy card. I enjoy making this casserole during the holidays or at any family gathering. It always gets cheers and never any jeers.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Food Network and Trisha Yearwood.

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Quick Tip: Serve this casserole piping hot from the oven.

Have You Tried Making This Breakfast In Your Slow Cooker?

If your household is like mine, mornings are a chaotic circus of craziness. I’m lucky if I manage to get socks on both of my feet let alone a healthy breakfast on the table. Sometimes, a belly needs more in it in the morning than just cold cereal or a piece of toast.

When I came across this awesome Crock Pot Breakfast recipe, my heart skipped a few beats. Did you know that this oatmeal cooks through the night? That’s right! You put everything together the night before, go to sleep, and wake up to delicious, heartwarming oatmeal in the morning. It’s that simple!

Recipe courtesy of The Yummy Life.

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Quick Tip: Add anything you want to your oatmeal such as raisins, cranberries, dates, fig, and other dried or fresh fruits.

There’s Amazing Flavor In This Pretty Pastry

Hi, everyone! I am so excited to share this wonderful strawberry lemonade cake recipe with you. I’ve had strawberry cake before, but this one packs a punch of zippy flavor with the addition of the lemonade. Forget pouring yourself a tall glass of the lemony drink; I’d rather eat it in the form of this cake!

You might think that making a cake like this takes intense skill, and let’s face it; you might be a great cook, but you’re no Martha Stewart. Ain’t nobody got time for that! I’m here to tell you that anyone can make this cake as it only contains five simple ingredients. Isn’t that amazing news?! I love the fact that I can bring a cake to a party that looks like Buddy the Cake Boss made it himself.

Recipe courtesy of Carissa’s Collections.

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Quick Tip: If you haven’t any Kool-Aid on hand or if you simply don’t like Kool-Aid, you can use any type of pink lemonade powder that you have on hand.

Here’s A Satisfying Way To Use Up That Broccoli

If you’re like me, eating broccoli might seem more like a torture session than a time of nourishment. I am not a fan of the little “green trees,” but as a mom, I know I need to set a good example and wolf them down now and then. That’s why I am so thankful I came across this recipe for broccoli cheese soup!

Instead of going at it alone, I get to eat my broccoli as they swim in a sea of savory cheese and spices! Talk about relief. My entire family loves eating this easy-to-make soup, especially when the weather is particularly chilly. That’s why I freeze a lot of my summer broccoli harvest. It’s great to taste the essence of summer during the fall and winter. You can also use broccoli from the farmer’s market or grocery store.

Recipe courtesy of Food Network.

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Quick Tip: Get creative with the cheeses that you use in this recipe. The sky is the limit. I enjoy using Velveeta and extra-sharp cheddar.

The Easiest And Tastiest Way To Get Your Daily Dose Of Fruit

Do you ever want your daily dose of fruit but snacking on an apple or a handful of berries just doesn’t like your kind of party? Well, you should definitely give this blackberry cobbler recipe a shot, then! I simply fell in love with this berry delight of goodness, and so did my family.

Sweet, plump blackberries smothered in a rich syrupy sauce topped with buttery crumble crust is the way I like to eat my fruit. Yes, this dessert does have some sugar in it, but let’s be honest, we can all handle a bit of extra sweetness in our day, right? There is nothing complex about this recipe at all. It’s easy to make and only contains five ingredients!

Recipe courtesy of The Pioneer Woman.

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Quick Tip: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the top of your cobbler for dessert a la mode.

How To Turn Garden Veggies Into Snack Food

Have you got your garden planted yet? I finally got my seedlings going by the window in my home. Soon, they’ll be transplanted to the outdoor garden. i cannot wait for bushels upon bushels of fresh produce. Do you know what I do with all of that produce? I make salsa!

Nothing beats garden fresh salsa that tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant. Not tooting my own horn, but I believe my salsa tastes better than any you can buy at the store. Red, ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, and bright bell peppers all intermingling together in a bowl to make a wonderful dip for your tortilla chips. Yum! What veggies do you enjoy tossing into your salsa pot?

Recipe courtesy of The Pioneer Woman.

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Quick Tip: Turn up the heat on your salsa by adding in a variety of hot peppers like jalapeno, ghost, and habanero.

Toss Some Of This Into Your Macaroni Salad For A Kick Of Protein

Summer is quickly approaching and with it comes slews of picnics, BBQs, and garden parties. What will you be serving at these get-togethers? One of my favorite things to eat at a picnic are the side dishes, especially macaroni salad. When I came across this recipe for mac salad and chicken, I was head-over-heels happy!

Macaroni salad in itself is a staple picnic food, however, when you toss some shredded chicken into the bowl, it becomes more than a side dish. It becomes a meal. I honestly could scarf on chicken macaroni salad and nothing else (maybe some dessert) because it’s so filling. Shreds of tender chicken breast intermingled with pasta and a mayo sauce is my kind of comfort food!

Recipe courtesy of A Lot Of Recipes.

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Quick Tip: After salad has chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours, re-moisten it with a bit of mayo and some milk, if needed.

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The Crafty Cook’s Way To An Amazing Baked Casserole

PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Quick Tip: Serve this casserole piping hot from the oven.

Have You Tried Making This Breakfast In Your Slow Cooker?

If your household is like mine, mornings are a chaotic circus of craziness. I’m lucky if I manage to get socks on both of my feet let alone a healthy breakfast on the table. Sometimes, a belly needs more in it in the morning than just cold cereal or a piece of toast.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Quick Tip: Add anything you want to your oatmeal such as raisins, cranberries, dates, fig, and other dried or fresh fruits.

There’s Amazing Flavor In This Pretty Pastry

PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Quick Tip: If you haven’t any Kool-Aid on hand or if you simply don’t like Kool-Aid, you can use any type of pink lemonade powder that you have on hand.

Here’s A Satisfying Way To Use Up That Broccoli

PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Quick Tip: Get creative with the cheeses that you use in this recipe. The sky is the limit. I enjoy using Velveeta and extra-sharp cheddar.

The Easiest And Tastiest Way To Get Your Daily Dose Of Fruit

Do you ever want your daily dose of fruit but snacking on an apple or a handful of berries just doesn’t like your kind of party? Well, you should definitely give this blackberry cobbler recipe a shot, then! I simply fell in love with this berry delight of goodness, and so did my family.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Quick Tip: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the top of your cobbler for dessert a la mode.

How To Turn Garden Veggies Into Snack Food

Have you got your garden planted yet? I finally got my seedlings going by the window in my home. Soon, they’ll be transplanted to the outdoor garden. i cannot wait for bushels upon bushels of fresh produce. Do you know what I do with all of that produce? I make salsa!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Quick Tip: Turn up the heat on your salsa by adding in a variety of hot peppers like jalapeno, ghost, and habanero.

Toss Some Of This Into Your Macaroni Salad For A Kick Of Protein

PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Quick Tip: After salad has chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours, re-moisten it with a bit of mayo and some milk, if needed.

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