One Pot Taco Soup starts with browning ground beef (or turkey) and onions in a large pot, then layering in taco seasoning, tomatoes, beans, corn, and broth to create a chili‑like, taco‑flavored soup that simmers in under 30 minutes. Fire‑roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and a good dose of cumin and chili powder (or a taco … Read more
Classic Christmas Crack, also known as saltine toffee or cracker candy, starts with a single layer of saltine crackers arranged in a rimmed pan. A quick stovetop toffee made from butter and brown sugar is boiled for a few minutes, then poured over the crackers and briefly baked so it bubbles and fuses everything together. … Read more
Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie takes the beloved Southern pecan pie—already a staple at Texas holiday tables—and turns it up a notch with dark chocolate or chocolate chips stirred right into the filling. A simple custard made from eggs, sugar, and corn syrup (or brown sugar and syrup) binds together a generous amount of toasted pecans … Read more
Strawberry Crunch Bars start with a simple bar crust made from either strawberry cake mix or buttery cookie crumbs, baked or chilled into a sturdy base. A smooth, no‑bake cheesecake filling made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped cream or whipped topping is spread over the cooled crust. The star of the show is … Read more
Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches start with enriched brioche dough—loaded with eggs and butter—left to rise slowly until it’s pillowy and fragrant. A smooth vanilla custard (crème pâtissière) is prepared separately, infused with real vanilla and cooked until thick and glossy. The dough is then rolled into a rectangle, spread with a generous layer of … Read more
In Cheesy Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake, ground beef is browned with onion (and often bell pepper), then simmered in a sloppy‑joe‑style sauce made from tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire. Cooked pasta gets folded into this rich meat sauce along with plenty of shredded cheese, then everything is topped with more cheese and … Read more
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is a creamy, one‑pot (or one‑pan) meal that transforms pot pie filling into a rich sauce that coats tender noodles instead of sitting under a crust. Onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and peas soften in butter, then get tossed with flour to make a quick roux before chicken broth and cream (or … Read more
Amish Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake layers everything people love about sloppy joes—ground beef in a rich, sweet‑tangy tomato sauce flavored with ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire—over a bed of pasta, then tops it all with cheese before baking. Instead of serving the meat mixture on hamburger buns, you stir it together with cooked macaroni … Read more
Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a deconstructed take on traditional stuffed peppers: instead of filling individual peppers, you cook ground beef or turkey with onions and bell peppers, then simmer it with rice, tomatoes, broth, and seasonings before topping with cheese. The result is a hearty, scoopable casserole that delivers tender rice, sweet peppers, and savory … Read more
Cheddar Ranch Ground Beef Pasta Bake turns simple pantry ingredients—ground beef, pasta, ranch seasoning, cream soup, sour cream, and cheese—into an ultra‑comforting, oven‑baked dinner. Cooked pasta and browned beef are mixed with a creamy ranch sauce made from condensed soup, sour cream, milk, and a packet of ranch mix, then tossed with cheddar and baked … Read more