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10/17/2026

Creamy “Petty Melt” with Egg Noodles
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, sautéed
- 1 can cheddar cheese soup
- 1 package onion soup mix
- 1.5 cups beef broth OCP.
- Cook on high 1 hour
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Stir in cooked egg noodles
- ENJOY!

10/15/2026

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole 🥘 😋🤤🥰
Dump and bake at 375° for 45 minutes
-rice, chicken, broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, broccoli cheese, soup, chicken stock, milk, and seasoned to your heart’s desire (I used salt and pepper, garlic and onion powder)! 🤤😋🥰

10/13/2026

One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta

Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tsp Italian seasoning
?? oz marinara sauce
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups chicken stock/broth
12oz short pasta like fusilli, penne, or elbow macaroni
3/4 cups half and half or heavy cream
1/2-1 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions
Brown meat and onion together and add garlic then cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Add in marinara sauce and chicken stock. Stir, then add the pasta.
Bring the liquid to a simmer, then cook for 15 - 17 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes then more frequently towards the end (ensure pasta doesn’t stick to base) until the pasta is just about cooked.
Add cream and mozzarella cheese, then simmer for a further 1 to 2 minutes. It will still be quite saucy - this is what you want! Pasta absorbs liquid quickly, so it will still be nice and oozy when you start eating.
Serve with parmesan and parsley if desired.
From: https://www.recipetineats.com/one-pot-creamy-tomato-beef-pasta/

10/11/2026

Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Dip
Ingredients
-2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
-1/4 cup mayonnaise
-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
-1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
-1/4 tsp. paprika
-Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
-1 green onion, thinly sliced
-1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
-1 cup grated pepper jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
-1 (10-ounce) jar pepper jelly
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In the bowl combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne (if using). Mix until completely smooth. Then fold in the green onion, cheddar, and pepper jack, mixing until combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture into the prepared dish. Bake until the dip is heated through and just starting to bubble at the edges, about 20 minutes.
Place the pepper jelly in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until loose and pourable, about 40 seconds. Pour over the warm dip and spread into an even layer. Serve warm with crackers or vegetables.
From: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a69991477/pepper-jelly-and-cream-cheese-dip-recipe/

10/10/2026

GAME DAY QUESO! 😋🤤

10/09/2026

Crock Pot Mac’n’cheese

Ingredients
1 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups half and half
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
8 oz. cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
8 oz. Monterey jack, grated (about 2 cups)
4 oz. cream cheese, cut into pieces
2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 tsp. ground mustard
salt and black pepper, to taste

Step 1
Stir together macaroni, half and half, butter, cheddar, Monterey jack, cream cheese, evaporated milk, and mustard in the bowl of a 5 to 7 quart slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low, stirring every 30 minutes, until macaroni is tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

10/07/2026

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs
Ingredients
* 3 pounds baby back ribs, trimmed
* salt and ground black pepper, to taste
* ½ cup water
* ½ onion, sliced
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 18 oz barbeque sauce
Directions
1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Season ribs with salt and pepper.
3. Pour 1/2 cup water into the slow cooker, then add ribs. Scatter onion and garlic over top. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.
4. When the ribs are almost finished, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
5. Transfer ribs from the slow cooker to a baking sheet; discard onion and garlic. Coat ribs with barbeque sauce.
6. Bake ribs in the preheated oven until sauce caramelizes and sticks to meat, 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Enjoy!

10/05/2026

THE COMEBACK DIP

Ingredients
-2 cups sour cream
-1 packet onion soup mix
-1 tbsp Hot Honey
-1 tbsp Ketchup
-chives to garnish, optional
Instructions
-Stir together sour cream, onion soup mix, Hot Honey, and Ketchup until smooth.
-Chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors mingle.
-Garnish with chives and serve with chips or veggies.

10/04/2026

BBQ Seasoned Roasted Sweet Potatoes 🍠 🥘 😋

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