Mini Top Hat

This is a pattern for a crocheted mini top hat or pork pie hat. It uses front post crochet and is worked by measurement rather than a set number of rows.

Omelet Muffins

A breakfast recipe, good for keto or low carb. Similar to egg bites.

Fiery Beef Vegetable Soup

This is one of my favorite soups. You can make it more spicy if you like. Calls for hamburger, mixed vegetables, celery, and potatoes.

Dakota’s Favorite Pancakes

Dakota's Favorite Pancakes 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour3 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon white sugar¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)1 ¼ cups milk3 tablespoons butter (melted)1 large egg Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a...

1.2.3. Plain Pastry

Just a simple pastry dough recipe.

Shepherd’s Pie

This is not a family traditional recipe, but it IS one of my personal favorites. We use Dylan’s mashed potatoes for the topping, but do add the parmesan cheese for that.

Ratatouille

Personally, I am not a fan of eggplant. But if you like eggplant, try this version of ratatouille.

Pizza Soup

This is a keto soup. There is no high-carb bread or crust, though that could be added. I do change this up some when I make it.

Chocolate Caramel Brownies

These brownies are sticky, gooey, and delicious.

Chocolate Sheet Cake

This recipe was from my Aunt Doris, who was married to my grandfather, Russell Beatty’s, brother Willard Beatty.

Mother’s Persimmon Pudding

A classic recipe from my grandmother, Gladah Childs.

Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo

  Chicken Alfredo Pasta16 oz Dry pastaChicken1 lb Skinless, boneless chicken1 tsp Italian seasoning3/4 tsp Kosher salt1/4 tsp Pepper2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp ButterSauce1/2 cup Butter (cut up into slices or chunks)2 cups Heavy cream1 clove Garlic...

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Tallerini

Tallerini

  Tallerini 16 oz fine noodles2 lbs ground beef2 onions (chopped)2 cloves garlic (chopped)1 bell pepper3 Tbsp salad oil13 oz tomatoes (canned)12 oz corn (canned)1 cup ripe olives4 oz mushrooms (canned)1/2 lb cheese (shredded)salt & pepper (to taste) Cook...

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Dakota’s Favorite Pancakes

Dakota’s Favorite Pancakes

Dakota's Favorite Pancakes 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour3 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon white sugar¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)1 ¼ cups milk3 tablespoons butter (melted)1 large egg Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a...

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Pistachio Bombs

Pistachio Bombs

Pistachio Bombs 8 oz 1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened¼ tsp pure vanilla extract3 Tbsp confectioners style erythritol sweetener¼ cup chopped pistachios In a small bowl, combine the mascarpone, vanilla, and sweetener.Mix gently but thoroughly with a fork or spatula,...

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Panera Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Panera Cheddar Broccoli Soup

  Panera Cheddar Broccoli Soup 1 tablespoon butter½ onion (chopped)¼ cup melted butter¼ cup all-purpose flour2 cups milk2 cups chicken stock1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets1 cup matchstick-cut carrots1 stalk celery (thinly sliced)2 ½ cups shredded sharp...

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Pickle Soup

Pickle Soup

Pickle Soup 5½ cups chicken broth1¾ cups potatoes (peeled and quartered)2 cups carrots (small diced)1 cup dill pickles (small diced)½ cup unsalted butter½ cup flour1 cup sour cream¼ cup water2 cups dill pickle juice1½ tsp Old Bay seasoning½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper¼ tsp...

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Eggnog Cutout Cookies

Eggnog Cutout Cookies

  Eggnog Cutout Cookies CUT-OUT COOKIES:3 ½ cups all-purpose flour½ tsp baking soda½ tsp ground nutmeg½ tsp salt16 Tbsps unsalted butter (softened)¾ cup granulated sugar¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)1 large egg½ cup eggnogEGGNOG GLAZE:2 cups powdered sugar2...

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Mashed Potato Rolls

Mashed Potato Rolls

  1 cup leftover mashed potatoes (at room temperature)2 large eggs (room temperature)½ cup butter (melted)½ cup milk (lukewarm)½ cup water (lukewarm)4 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 ¼ tsp instant yeast2 Tbsp granulated sugar2 tsp salt In the bowl of a stand mixer...

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