This is a perfect recipe for a Superbowl party because it makes a large amount of meat and is cooked in the crock pot so you don’t have to be in the kitchen.  The pulled pork goes great on sandwich or hamburger rolls. I like to serve it with my Asian Coleslaw and french fries.

In a small bowl, mix together:
2 cups ketchup
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon onion powder
5 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Once mixed pour over:
2-3 boneless pork roast, any cut, in a crock …

I just tried this recipe for a cocktail party we had and I was able to prepare them and get my two girls dinner at the same time, so this is a super easy recipe. This would be a great appetizer to serve on Christmas Eve or the day after Christmas if you have left-over ham.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray two 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix together:
1 heaping cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 heaping cup finely chopped ham
1/4 cup chopped …

These braised short ribs turn out so tender and flavorful. This is a great recipe for a dinner party because you can do all the prep work before hand, plus they are so delicious.

If you like sweet potatoes this is an easy and delicious side dish. The lemon and thyme really compliment the flavor of the sweet potatoes. I was very pleasantly surprised when I made this dish. This would be a great alternative to plain old mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl mix together:
4 large peeled and sliced sweet potatoes (about 1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Once potatoes are coated with oil, salt and pepper, arrange in …

I am always looking for great and easy holiday recipes that utilize seasonal flavors. Fall is my favorite time of year and I love pumpkin, so naturally, I love this recipe.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together:
1 29 oz can of pumpkin

2 14oz cans sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks (save whites for later)
2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt

Separately beat 4 egg whites until stiff and fold into combined pumpkin mixture. Spread evenly into greased 13×9 inch baking pan. Directly …

This is an easy recipe that is great to bring to a party or serve at a party. You can mix everything together the day before then bake just before serving
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix together:
3 cans of quartered artichoke hearts
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves minced
1 can of diced green chili’s
Bake about 15- 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Serve with chips or crackers.
Makes about 4 cups

This is a great way to create an easy topping for fish. The recipe calls for talapia, but I have used used this on salmon.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl mix together:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Spread evenly over four talapia fillets and bake for five minutes on a foil lined baking sheet. Broil fish an additional five minutes or until crust is golden and fish flaky.

Serves 4

I love burgers and am always looking for ways to change them up a little. This is a great alternative burger recipe. You can serve it with soy sauce mayo sauce (1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/4 cup mayo) or add sliced cucumber for a refreshing and pretty finish to a great burger. Asian Coleslaw is a great side to this burger instead of french fries as well.
In a large bowl, mix together:
1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey or chicken meat
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (1 tbsp tube)
1 green …

Buffalo Chicken Salad is a great dish to serve at a sports party or for watching Monday night football. It is so easy and reminds me of the buffalo wings at a restaurant, but not as heavy. Plus the carrots and celery give the salad a great crunch.

I love snickerdoodle cookies.  They remind me of Christmas because my mom made them ever year for her holiday cookie plates.  This is my mom’s recipe.  It is an easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe and is so delicious that they can be enjoyed all year long.
In a large bowl, combine:
3/4 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
Beat until combined and smooth.  Then add:
2 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Once all ingredients are combined, chill in refrigerator for about an hour.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  …