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When Was The Last Time You Enjoyed This Old-Fashioned Dessert?

A couple of years ago I met a lady at the church and she told me about a dessert I had never heard of. It was such a huge shock to her that I had never tried apple dumplings, and she decided we needed to fix it immediately. She invited me over to her house the next day, to have a cup of coffee and “enjoy the best dessert on the face of the earth”. How could I say no to that?

When she opened the door, immediately I noticed that her whole house smelled amazing. It was like walking into my grandmother’s kitchen again – that wonderful aroma of apples and cinnamon, baking in the oven, was enough to make my mouth water. And when I finally saw the apple dumplings, I knew she hadn’t exaggerated. They looked so delicious!

She served the dumplings with the creamiest scoop of vanilla ice cream I had ever tasted (I wish I had asked what brand it was) and a cup of strong, flavorful coffee. I literally thought I had died and gone to heaven, it was so amazing!

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Quick Tip: Try serving these with vanilla sauce – it’s amazing!

This Dessert Turns Any Dinner Into a Festive Occasion

I think this amazing crumble should be mandatory at every family gathering, holiday meal and special occasion. Ever since my sister gave me this recipe I have been trying to find excuses to make this twice a week. Not that I would really need an excuse to make a mind-blowing dessert, but I kinda feel guilty for always eating half the batch myself.

Over the years I’ve tried various crumbles; some have turned out amazing, some – not so much. The first time I was making this I knew by the aromas alone that this was going to be a winner. My whole family loved it so much, they almost had a fight over the last portion!

There is one ingredient that I think makes all the difference in the flavor, and that’s the candied ginger. I hadn’t used that in crumbles before so I had my doubts about it. It turned out delicious! I am definitely going to be making a double batch of this stuff over the holidays!

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 6-8 servings.

“What should I do with my leftovers?” is a question that we always ask ourselves after a huge feast.

Here is where casserole dishes come to the rescue. They allow us to transform our leftovers into something else entirely- dishes that taste flavorful and savory. In our household, we always have leftover ham, chicken, or turkey. White turkey is usually made during Thanksgiving, I cook it every time I feel like celebrating something. Whether it’s a milestone in the life of my sons or a good news regarding my husband’s career. More often than not, you can see a turkey in our icebox.

Leftover turkey is usually transformed into sandwiches the next day. Sometimes, it’s transformed into soup. This turkey casserole is a nice change to these dishes. What I love about this casserole the most is that it is easy to make. You can also adjust the taste based on your family’s preferred taste.

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Quick Tip: You can add a little gravy to the meat for that extra juice and flavor.

Jade is my little neighbor who er… dislikes my flowers in the driveway so she… picks on them every chance she gets.

I have a hard time reprimanding her because every time she destroys my flowers, her mother apologizes. Hallie is a wonderful neighbor and it’s hard to stay angry at the little girl who looks so angelic standing next to her mother. My husband laughs at me whenever that happens because he knows my weakness is kindness. He never even helps me whenever Hallie comes to bring me something as a form of apology.

With some stroke of luck though, I found out what Jade loves. She loves mini pies, the ones that you can buy in bakeries that have different pie fillings. When I found out about it, I searched the internet for a recipe that will teach me how to make those delicious little pies.

I finally found this recipe that makes use of wonton wrappers. And since I’m a dim-sum lover, I often have enough of them at home. So I made  a batch and delivered it straight to their house.

It’s been months now and my flowers are still there, shining beautifully under the sun. Yup! Hallie says Jade loves them and wishes that the “lady next door should bring her more next time”. Oh I will.

If she continuously behaves.

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Quick Tip: You can use different types of pie filling.

This recipe made me instantly drool!

I’m a huge fan of apple pie and so is my entire family. My kids and husband gobbled this apple pie bread pudding down like nobody’s business. it was very simple to make. Not only is this recipe great as a dessert but it also makes a wonderful breakfast, too. You are really going to like this! Take it to your next church potluck or family gathering. Bread pudding was actually my dad’s signature recipe – he rarely cooked but this was always a treat.

I had no idea it was so easy to make, now I get why he made it so often! No offense to him of course – I had no complaints! Now I whip it up for my crew and they are always happy to dig in. You’ll definitely get a 5-star review on this bread pudding.

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Quick Tip: Bread pudding isn’t the same without a dollop of Cool Whip on top.

When I was a kid, I can remember my mother making a hot, steaming casserole pan full of rich and syrupy baked beans.

They were so good to eat! Granted, when dad and grandpa ate this concoction, they often made music together, if you get my drift. LOL! Anyway, haha, these beans will help all the single ladies land their man if they follow this recipe. A way to a man’s heart is through his stomach 🙂 Even though you may have to plug your nose after eating these baked beans, it’s well worth the trouble.

These beans are made with sweet and savory ingredients that are perfect for noshing. I enjoy using this recipe for Sunday dinners with the family and during the holidays. The recipe is super simple to follow and makes a hearty batch of beans for your hungry family. Despite the possible side effects, this is going to turn into a family favorite!

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Quick Tip: If you like your baked beans to be super sweet, try adding a few tablespoons more of brown sugar.

Hearty crockpot chili is the perfect meal on a cool day.

When i was growing up my mom always had the slow cooker fired up with something good cooking inside. She did this quite often during the fall and winter months. We lived in Michigan so hot comfort foods were a must during these times of the year.

I loved adding shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a hint of salsa to my chili. My sister would use tortilla chips to scoop her chili up with. We all had our own little ways of eating this yummy dish. I wonder what yours will be?

I’m super excited that I came across this recipe over on The Love Bugs Blog! If you’d like to get the details on how to make this wonderful food please hop on over to the next page for a complete list of ingredients and instructions. Enjoy!

Recipe and image courtesy of The Love Bugs.

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Quick Tip: Like your chili to have a kick of spice? Add one sliced jalapeno pepper to the mix.