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.

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.

Mexican Chicken Casserole

This Mexican-inspired casserole uses chicken (shredded or cut), black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, and cream of chicken soup. The casserole is topped with crushed tortilla chips and cheese.

Chicken Medeira Copycat Recipe

This is my go-to order at Cheesecake Factory. I really like the cheesiness of this dish. Have not tried the at-home copy cat recipe yet.

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

A combination of pizza flavors with spaghetti.

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Kahlua

Many years ago I made a chocolate mouse cake with Kahlua. I had trouble finding that exact recipe but this one is close.

Hamburger Noodle Casserole

  Hamburger Noodle Casserole 1½ lb ground beef1 c chopped onion1 12 oz can whole kernel corn, drained1 can cream of chicken soup1 can cream of mushroom soup1 c sour cream¾ tsp salt¼ tsp pepper3 c cooked noodles1 c buttered bread crumbs Brown meat.Add onions and...

Rice Broccoli

Make this broccoli rice with cream of celery soup, cheese whiz, rice, and broccoli.

Vegetable Beef Soup

  Vegetable Beef Soup 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables1 lb stew meat1/2 head of cabbage (cut into 1 inch pieces)4-5 potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces)1 onion (cut into 1/2" pieces)1 large can or bottle of tomato juicesalt and pepper to taste Pour tomato...

String Bean Chicken Stir Fry

  String Bean Chicken Stir Fry 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast1 1/4 lbs green beansCooking oilMarinade3 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp sherry1 clove garlicSauce2 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp cornstarch1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (white vinegar or rice vinegar also...

Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies are another favorite of mine, besides snickerdoodles.

Pecan Tassies

Pecan Tassies

  Pecan Tassies Dough1 pkg (3 oz cream cheese)1 stick (1/2 c butter)1 c sifted flourFilling:1 egg (well beaten)¾ c light brown sugar2 tbsp butterpinch salt½ tsp vanilla½ c finely ground pecans DoughBlend cream cheese and butter, and then add flour.Shape dough...

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Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

  Pecan Pie 1 c white corn syrup1 c dark brown sugar? c melted butter1½ c shelled pecans3 whole eggsdash of vanillapinch of salt2 pie crusts Mix above ingredients well, pour into an unbaked pie shell and bake at 350 for 45-50 min.Cool and top with whipped cream...

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