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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
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches {Slow Cooker}

September 28, 2011
Kansas City Sue's Chicken

Kansas City Sue’s Chicken {Slow Cooker}

September 21, 2010
Glazed Meatloaf

Glazed Meatloaf

February 15, 2010
Glazed Mini Meatloaves

Glazed Mini Meatloaves

April 15, 2009
Bourbon Chicken

Bourbon Chicken

December 1, 2008

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
The Best Sloppy Joes

The Best Sloppy Joes

May 15, 2008
Chicken Lo Mein the EASY Way

Chicken Lo Mein the EASY Way

April 8, 2008

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      Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef

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