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sloppy joe on white plate

The Best Sloppy Joes

September 8, 2020
three crispy shrimp tacos in flour tortillas with lettuce on white tray

Baked Crispy Shrimp Tacos

July 20, 2020
Bowl of slow cooker beef stroganoff over spaetzle.

Ultimate Beef Stroganoff {Slow Cooker or Instant Pot}

October 10, 2018
Slices of the best glazed meatloaf on white platter.

The Best Glazed Meatloaf {Tips for Cooking in the Instant Pot}

October 1, 2018
White platter of grilled sweet and sour chicken pieces.

Grilled Sweet and Sour Chicken

July 26, 2018
The Best Barbecue Sauce

The Best Homemade Barbecue Sauce {BBQ Sauce}

July 22, 2016
Best Classic Chili

My Mom’s Classic Chili {Stovetop or Slow Cooker}

December 28, 2015
Calico Beans

My Mom’s Famous Calico Baked Beans

August 18, 2014
Chopped Taco Salad

Chopped Taco Salad with Homemade Catalina Dressing

July 8, 2013
The Best Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp Cocktail

December 14, 2012
Sweet Spicy Pork Tenderloin

Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin

June 22, 2012

Mummy-Dogs and Bug Cookies

October 11, 2011
a white plate with a bbq pulled chicken sandwich next to a green salad

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches {Slow Cooker}

September 28, 2011
shredded chicken on a bed of white rice

Kansas City Sue’s Chicken {Slow Cooker}

September 21, 2010
top view of flour thick slices of meatloaf

Glazed Meatloaf

February 15, 2010
small glazed meatloaf on a white plate

Glazed Mini Meatloaves

April 15, 2009
pieces of sauce-covered chicken sitting on white rice

Bourbon Chicken

December 1, 2008
cream sauce covered meatballs on pasta

Meatballs with Cream Sauce

October 26, 2008
Scoop of baked sweet and sour chicken from the pan.

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

July 28, 2008
Chicken Lo Mein the EASY Way

Chicken Lo Mein the EASY Way

April 8, 2008

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