New Year, New Meals 2026

Great recipes to get you back on track with a healthy fresh start to the new year. Greek Jar Salad to go! 1/2 cup canned chickpeas 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1 handful of sliced black olives 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese ... Read More.

1st Day of School Smoothies

Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats, uncooked 1/2 peeled banana 1/2 cup yogurt (we use Greek) Fruit: 3/4 cup mango, 3/4 cup strawberries, or 1/2 cup blueberries or all! 3/4 cup milk (any kind! dairy, oat, almond milk, etc.) Optional: small drizzle of... Read More.

12 Dips of Christmas 2025

1. Boursin Fig Spread 1 box of Boursin cheese (any flavor is fine) 1 small jar of fig jam (any brand you choose works) 1 cup of pistachios, crushed Hot honey Spread the cheese evenly on the bottom of a long/rectangle ceramic serving dish (or... Read More.

Family Favorite Holiday Recipes 2025

These are our family favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. You can set your entire table with this menu. Drinks Grinch Punch 1 half gallon of lime sherbet 1 2-liter of Sprite 1 gallon of green Hawaiian fruit punch In a large punch bowl, pour lime sherbet, Sprite, and green Hawaiian... Read More.

12 Dips of Christmas 2024

1. Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip 5 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes 8 oz Cream Cheese softened 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 16 oz Cool Whip ⅓ cup Milk Christmas sprinkles (optional) Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a hand-held... Read More.

Pecan Pie Brownies

BROWNIES 18 ounces box brownie mix (18 or 19 ounce) box, plus ingredients listed on box directions ***It's BEST to use regular brownie mix and NOT fudge like brownies, bc the topping makes is very moist.*** PECAN TOPPING ¼ cup unsalted butter melted ⅔ cup brown... Read More.

Sam’s Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon Ricotta Cookies 2 cups flour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 stick butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 Tbsp milk 1 Tbsp lemon zest (abt... Read More.

“Crocktober” Slow Cooker Recipes

All of our best crockpot/ slow cooker recipes in one place! French Onion Meatloaf 2 lbs. ground chuck 1 cup regular breadcrumbs, not Italian ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated ¼ cup milk 2 eggs 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1... Read More.

Eat, Drink, & Be Scary!

Check out ALL of our "Eat, Drink, and Be Scary" recipes below. Perfect for any Goblin or Ghoul ;) Vampire Mocktail  1 cup of grape OR pomegranate juice 1/2 cup of grape soda 1 small splash of lemon/lime soda Makes 1 big or 2 small kid... Read More.

Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches

3lb +/- beef shoulder roast 2 cups beef broth ¼ cup all purpose flour 1 Tbs vegetable or canola oil 1 onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 heaping Tbs garlic, minced Garlic sauce (Cajun, Kinders, etc) 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Creole seasoning... Read More.

Sam’s Pizza Dough #2

This recipe makes (3) 12" pizzas! 0.3g yeast 325g water 350g bread flour 159 g AP flour 12.5g salt 10g sugar 10g olive oil Put the yeast in the water in your mixing bowl. Set aside about 10-15 minutes for yeast to bloom. Add both flours,... Read More.

Game Day Grub 2025

BUFFALO CHICKEN BISCUIT BOMBS 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs 16 oz buffalo sauce 8 oz whipped cream cheese (optional) 1 or 2 cans of Pillsbury Grands biscuits Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping Slow cook chicken breasts or thighs. Place chicken... Read More.