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Gooey Cheesy Pasta Bake

Gooey Cheesy Pasta Bake

  This Gooey Cheesy Pasta Bake is the American version of the Greek dish Pastitsio. It's a combination of cooked pasta in meat sauce mixed together then topped with a creamy bechamel sauce. The dish gets baked in a 9x13 dish in the oven until bubbly and golden...

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Hash Brown Casserole

Hash Brown Casserole

this post may contain affiliate links     This hash brown casserole is my potluck go-to. Everyone expects them from me at get-togethers. And these cheesy potatoes were the first recipe I became known for in my culinary journey. As a newlywed I became fixated...

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Crispy Fish Tacos

Crispy Fish Tacos

  Crispy Fish Tacos Crispy Fish Tacos (the easy way). I came across this hack when @gortonsseafood hired me last year to do an ad for them (hi 👋 I’m still here 😂). My daughter elle begged me to make them again so here we are. The corn was a super good addition....

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Sweet & Spicy Skillet Corn

Sweet & Spicy Skillet Corn

  You are going to be amazed at how much better a side of corn can be. With just a little enhancement, the corn transforms to the most perfect sweet and savory dish with a little heat. It's a perfect flavor combination. The texture of the fresh corn when just...

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Banana Cream Pie

Banana Cream Pie

  Banana Cream Pie My Grandma Connie lives on through her banana cream pie recipe. This is a traditional banana cream pie recipe with creamy vanilla pudding filling, fresh sliced bananas and a meringue topping that's toasted to perfection. 3 Egg Yolks3/4 c...

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Banana Bread with Streusel Topping

Banana Bread with Streusel Topping

    This banana bread recipe is in a league of its own. The bread is incredibly moist, doesn't contain nuts, is packed with natural banana flavor and topped with a sweet, crunchy streusel topping. The banana bread is delicious on its own but pairing it with...

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Crunch Wrap Supreme

Crunch Wrap Supreme

  Crunch Wrap Supreme These are simple and fun! In the past I made a homemade cheese sauce but just make life easy and get the pre-made queso. 2 lbs Ground chuck, browned & fat drained2 tsp Cumin2 tsp Garlic powder2 tsp Onion powder2 tsp Salt2 tsp Ancho chili...

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Korean Steak Tacos

Korean Steak Tacos

  Korean Steak Tacos 12 Ears of corn kernels1 1/2 Sticks kerrygold salted butter3 tsp Salt2 tb Sugar1 1/2 tsp CayenneGuac4 Ripe avocados1 bunch Chopped cilantroJuice of one lime1 tsp Garlic powder1 tsp Salt3/4 tsp Pepper1/3 c Garden fresh sweet onion...

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Chewy Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

Chewy Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

This Rice Krispies Treats recipe is hands-down the best version of this dessert. That is, if you like peanut butter. You don't even have to love peanut butter, just like it. There are two pieces to this recipe that make it a textural masterpiece (if I do say so...

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