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This Flavorful Meatloaf Recipe Is As Easy As It Gets

Want to hear something funny? Before we had kids, my husband was a picky eater. Well, he didn’t cringe or complain about anything I cooked, but since he can’t even tell a tiny white lie with a straight face, I always knew when he wasn’t particularly fond of the food I was serving. He especially didn’t like meatloaf, but it took me a long time to figure out that was probably my fault.

You see, as a young wife I did not have that much experience in cooking, and I was using the first recipe I happened to get my hands on. I didn’t think it was out of this world, either, but I had no idea how to make it better. Still, I wanted to serve delicious home cooked meals so I started collecting different kinds of recipes and trying them out, one by one, until I hit the jackpot.

I still haven’t found the perfect recipe for some dishes, but I certainly have found one for meatloaf! This super scrumptious one, from Lynn’s Recipes is what we call Daddy’s Favorite these days – my husband and kids are crazy about it! I’m so happy Lynn shared it in her awesome vlog.

Recipe and image courtesy of YouTube and Lynn’s Recipes – check out her other amazing recipes as well!

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Quick Tip: Sometimes I add other grated vegetables, as well!

Would You Pick One Or Make a Combination Of All 3 Of Them?

It’s always the same thing for me when it comes to holiday meals.

I start planning really early, to make sure there is no last minute panic. But then I simply find way too many great recipes and I start rethinking my choices. After about 3 weeks of hopping back and forth between ten different recipes, my husband picks one for me. I know, it’s sad!

But this year I don’t have to rethink anything. This sweet potato casserole recipe that I found on Recipes For Our Daily Bread is brilliant. Basically, you get an awesome sweet potato casserole with three topping options in one! We all have that favorite topping we like better than others, so now you can make something for everyone.

I actually can’t believe I hadn’t thought of this myself. This is great for anyone like me, who are having a hard time deciding what to serve at Christmas dinner!

Recipe and image courtesy of Recipes For Our Daily Bread.

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Quick Tip: The basic topping in the recipe is delicious, as is, even if you don’t want to add the extras!

This Dessert Blew My Mind!

Here’s a great way to make a delightful and fun dessert for your holiday parties! Everyone loves s’mores, right? But if you happen to be living in a place where the winter weather is not exactly very inviting, you may not feel like going out and making a fire just to enjoy the campfire treats. No need to worry, this recipe will give you that delish flavor without making you freeze to death!

This s’mores pizza roll-up from Pillsbury is a dessert from my dreams! It’s easy to make (you can prepare it in ten minutes) and it’s filled with that ooey-gooey marshmallow stuff. You only need seven ingredients for these, and you’ll get six servings out of this recipe. The perfect end to a lovely family dinner!

The only problem is, you’re probably going to have to make a double batch because everyone is going to want seconds! This stuff is addictive – you know, just like the traditional s’mores are. And if you really want to take this to the next level, you can add some butterscotch chips in there, too. Ridiculously good!

Recipe and image courtesy of Pillsbury.

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Quick Tip: Serves 6.

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 I found this recipe over at The Wednesday Chef, 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!

Recipe and image courtesy of The Wednesday Chef.

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 6-8 servings.

These Are So Easy To Put Together!

My friend and I made these rolls last week for our church potluck. Neither of us had ever tried Hawaiian sweet rolls before, and the ingredient list made our eyes roll (pun intended!)

We thought it seemed a little crazy to add something we had been used to adding to desserts and cakes – however, my aunt had specifically told me this was the best recipe she had ever tried in her whole life. Since my aunt is the crazy bake lady and she makes the most delicious things from scratch, my friend and I simply had to trust her.

We added all the ingredients and carefully followed the instructions (which were super easy, by the way). The rolls came out so yummy! These Hawaiian sweet rolls are the perfect addition to any holiday table. Your friends and family are going to assume that you bought these rolls from the store because they are so ding dang good! I would highly recommend making a double batch – I guarantee they will be gone before you know it!

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 12 rolls.

Must-Have Baked Beans For Your Next Family Gathering

At all of our family gatherings throughout the year it has always been Grandpa who would request that we have these Pennsylvania Dutch baked beans. At first, we weren’t very excited – he was the only one who had tried baked beans this way before, so of course he knew they were going to be delicious. But the rest of us didn’t, and we thought it wouldn’t be anything too spectacular.

But Grandpa had made up his mind – so, baked beans it was. And we were all thrilled to find out these tasted so good! I don’t think we’ve had any leftovers – and I think this tradition has been going on for at least 15 years now. I think it’s safe to say we have a winner here. And that’s coming from someone who usually just skips the baked beans!

Whenever we bring these out at the family gatherings, the pan is emptied right out! We’ve learned to make a huge batch since we know now that people are going to want to have seconds (and thirds). Funny how even the picky eaters have always been crazy about these!

Image credit: Silar.

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Quick Tip: You could also make this with lima beans.

You’ll Throw This Together In No Time And Gobble It Up Even Faster!

People who know me and my mother usually say we have nothing in common. I think it’s pretty funny; my sister is like a copy of my mother in every way, and I guess I am more like my father. If nothing else, I do have this one thing in common with Mom! It was super important for her that she always served dessert when we were kids, even if it was just a simple weeknight meal.

She said a meal isn’t complete unless there’s at least some kind of dessert – it didn’t really matter what it was. Sometimes it was rice pudding, a simple sponge cake, or maybe just fresh fruits with a dollop of whipped cream, but she wanted to have something.

I am the same way; even if it’s a crazy day and I only have enough time to heat up some leftovers for dinner, there’s gotta be dessert! Over the years I’ve collected an impressive amount of super simple dessert recipes, but that doesn’t mean they’re plain in any way. Only the most delicious ones get my approval and will be added to our dessert rotation!

Recipe and image courtesy of Ginny.

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Quick Tip: Not a fan of cherry? Use your favorite pie filling instead!