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Sausage Filled Crepes

Published January 20, 2020 1 Comment

Growing up, when we had company over, Mom had two stand-by "company" dishes that I recall. One was her delicious poppyseed chicken, and the other was these equally as delicious sausage crepes. Looking back, I think these were standbys because they could be prepared well ahead of time. Mom got this sausage crepe recipe from friend and fellow pastor's wife, Laurie Claasen. I like serving these cheesy sausage crepes because they look fancy and have a unique flavor without requiring a lot of work. I have never seen anyone else make a crepe recipe quite like this one! Plus, like my Mom, I … Read More...

Freezing Cinnamon Rolls: 3 Different Ways

Published November 17, 2018 Updated September 25, 2019 14 Comments

I've always wondered how to freeze cinnamon rolls! Now that I know how to freeze cinnamon rolls, I can enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls easily in the morning! #homemadecinnamonrolls

Ah, cinnamon rolls. Is there anything better than a fresh cinnamon roll, dripping with frosting, hot from the oven for breakfast? The thing about cinnamon rolls is that they take time to make. I love them but I rarely make them (much less first thing in the morning) because of the time element. I knew if I could figure out the trick to freezing cinnamon rolls, so I could still have them fresh in the morning, it would make me quite happy. Freezer cooking lover that I am, I decided to do some research on this precise topic. I happily discovered it is much easier than you might think to freeze … Read More...

Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

Published October 29, 2018 Updated August 17, 2019 6 Comments

It's fall and time to break out the pumpkin recipes. I do love the flavor of all things pumpkin. Pumpkin chocolate chip bread is one of my favorite breakfasts, and these frosted pumpkin cookies are one of my favorite pumpkin desserts. What is your favorite pumpkin recipe? I gleaned this recipe from a dear school family of mine. I taught Annalee first and then her brother, Aaron. Aaron is quite the chef. Even when I was teaching him in 3rd grade, Aaron liked to surprise me with perfectly frosted cupcakes or delicious cookies that he made himself. One day, I was at their home giving … Read More...

How to Make Freezer Apple Pie Filling & Apple Pie Kits

Published October 15, 2018 Updated August 17, 2019 21 Comments

How to Make Apple Pie Filling for the Freezer - What a great idea! I love homemade apple pie and love how easy it is to freeze apple pie filling. Great idea!

I like all forms of desserts but chocolate is my favorite. As for my husband, Andy? He will chose apple pie for his dessert of choice any day. Not just any apple pie, mind you, but his Mom's apple pie. This was one recipe that I was quick to learn as a new bride! Andy chose his favorite dessert wisely because it really is a delicious apple pie. This is really a 3 in 1 post today because there are so many ways to make this homemade apple pie. You can follow the directions and make a fresh apple pie with crumb topping any time you like. The crumb topping is part of what makes this pie so … Read More...

Decadent Tollhouse Pie that Your Whole Family Will Love

Published October 16, 2017 Updated March 23, 2019 2 Comments

This homemade tollhouse pie recipe is absolutely delicious! It tastes just like chocolate chip cookies. I love a pie you can freeze, too.

I don't know about you but my favorite part of chocolate chip cookies is eating the cookie dough. Perhaps it is the reason I like this pie recipe so much? Homemade Tollhouse pie tastes just a delicious gooey chocolate chip cookie. If you have never had Tollhouse pie, I highly recommend you make one soon. Don't let the fact that it is a pie scare you away! Even people who are not normally pie eaters like this pie because of the chocolate chip flavor. This pie is the treat my sister requested for her birthday in lieu of cake. It's a delicious and sweet chocolate pie that our whole family … Read More...

4 Ingredient Shredded Beef Sandwich Recipe

Published April 03, 2017 Updated October 16, 2019 2 Comments

Shredded Beef Sandwich Recipe - Only 4 ingredients! Seriously, the best shredded beef sandwich I have ever eaten.

For all you other busy moms out there, I know it comes as no surprise that I love easy and delicious recipes. If it uses my slow cooker and has only a couple ingredients? I'm likely to love it even more. It's why this 4 ingredient shredded beef sandwich recipe is one of our absolute favorite recipes.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure policy.  All you need is a roast, a couple of seasoning packets and some water to make perfectly tender and delicious seasoned shredded beef. I keep au jus and Italian seasoning packets (that's the secret … Read More...

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