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Many West Coast regional cookbooks have recipes for these thick, soft date-and-nut cookies. In other parts of the country, they used to be called “rocks,” a reference to their shape, not their texture. If you want to make these nut-free, replace the walnuts with more dates or another dried fruit of your choice. The cookies … Read more

Craving a guilt-free treat? Dive into this easy protein-packed banana pudding featuring cottage cheese.  This is the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth and can easily be tailored to be low-carb. Use a high-speed blender to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly blended. This helps break down any lumps and creates a smoother consistency. I … Read more

Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies Recipe is an easy one-bowl chocolate cookie that is soft and cake-like with plenty of chocolaty flavor and a hint of warm spice. This is an old family recipe you will love. Italian chocolate spice cookies are one of our favorite cookies to make for a Christmas cookie tray or any … Read more

With only 5 ingredients you can create this thick, rich, creamy Copycat Wendy’s Frosty recipe at home, and it tastes as good as the original. PREPARATION TIME Ingredients Instructions Pour half of the chocolate milk, half of the nesquik powder, half of the sweetened condensed milk, half of the whipped topping, and half of the … Read more

This tender flaky lard pie crust recipe is straight from my great grandma’s recipe box. It practically melts in your mouth. There are two secrets that make a super tender crust. The first is keeping it nice and cold. Start with cold water and lard and refrigerate the crust again before you bake it. The … Read more

Homemade cough syrup I’ve learned from some of the long time generation mountain residents I wanted to share with you all. These ingredients are powerful!! METHOD I just use a small jar. Cut up onion in small pieces to about 3/4 full in jar….pour honey in until it just covers onion. If honey is thick … Read more

Fire roasted salsa canning recipe using farm fresh tomatoes and poblano peppers, roasted on the grill for a delicious salsa that’s perfect for canning. There are still plenty of tomatoes from the farm or maybe you have your own bumper crop going on.  This fire roasted salsa is so good and cans beautifully.  We’ve gone … Read more

Cranberry Bliss Bars – a homemade version of the popular Starbucks treat! These taste just like the original, and are easy to make right at home! This is my absolute favorite dessert to make for the holidays. They are fabulous for parties, gift-giving, and everything in between during the festive season. prep time: 15MINUTES MINS cook time: 20MINUTES MINS … Read more

The easiest no bake protein balls on the internet with four different flavors. Chocolate peanut butter, tahini chocolate chip, cinnamon raisin and almond joy.  Take 10 minutes to whip up a batch of these protein balls and snack healthy all week long. Duration: PREP TIME :10 minutes  TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes  SERVINGS: 24 Ingredients CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER ALMOND JOY … Read more

Pumpkin whoopie pies are delicious pumpkin cake-like cookies that can be eaten by themselves as singles or filled with whoopie pie filling for a delicious treat. These homemade Pumpkin Whoopie Pies feature soft and moist pumpkin-flavored cookies sandwiched around a delicious and tangy cream cheese filling are the ultimate fall treats. These treats are so … Read more