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Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

Looking for a Holiday appetizer? This easy Christmas tree pull-apart bread is not only cheesy, but also makes for a show stopping centerpiece.

Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

This baked Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crunchy Panko-Parmesan topping. This mac and cheese recipe is definitely a keeper.

Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup

This vegetable soup is so hearty and delicious. Ready in under 45 minutes!

Celina Swartz

Vegetable Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 28oz
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Parsley
  • 1 lb Gold potatoes, diced
  • 1 frozen vegetable bag

Method
 

  1. In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring frequently until the onions start to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the celery, and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Pour in the broth. Stir in the potatoes, frozen vegetables, salt, pepper, and parsley. Bring to a boil.
  3. Partially cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Taste and add more salt, if needed. ENJOY!
Pumpkin muffins

Pumpkin muffins

These are my super-moist, soft, and delicious pumpkin muffins, a go-to recipe in the fall. They come together in under 30 minutes!

Sausage Tortellini Soup

Sausage Tortellini Soup

This easy creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is ready in under 30 minutes! Sausage tortellini soup makes a simple, filling dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Pumpkin Donuts

Pumpkin Donuts

These homemade baked pumpkin donuts are so easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes. They are fluffy, moist, and the perfect fall treat!

Celina Swartz

Pumpkin Donuts

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 16 Donuts
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups  all purpose flour⁣
  • 1 tsp baking soda⁣
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar⁣
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2  eggs, room temperature⁣
  • 15oz 1 can pumpkin puree
Cinnamon sugar coating
  • 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a donut pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk brown sugar, granulated sugar and melted butter together. Add eggs and whisk until combined. Stir in pumpkin puree.⁣
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until no flour pockets remain. Spoon or pipe batter into prepared donut pan.
  5. Bake at 350° F for 12 to 14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.⁣ Let the donuts cool in the pan for a couple minutes before transferring to a wire rack. For the topping, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon. While the donuts are a little warm, brush them with melted butter, then generously coat the donuts in the cinnamon sugar. ENJOY!

Notes

Store pumpkin donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Banana Bread

Banana Bread

This moist Banana Nut Bread with Pecans is easy to make, tastes amazing, and will be your families new favorite banana bread recipe!

Crockpot Chicken Burrito Bowls

Crockpot Chicken Burrito Bowls

Chicken Burrito Bowls is one of our favorite crockpot meals! This is such a great slow cooker meal for the family.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This easy chicken enchilada casserole recipe is absolutely delicious! You’ll have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.

Celina Swartz

Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Corn tortillas
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese
  • 10.5 oz Cream of chicken soup can
  • 2 white chunk chicken breasts, 12.05 can
  • 15 oz Green Chile enchilada sauce can

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the chicken and break it up. Then add the Chile and cream of chicken and mix together. Cook for about 5-8 minutes.
  3. Add olive oil to a pan and cook the 12 corn tortillas making sure to not over cook them. In a casserole dish place 6 corn tortillas on the bottom and pour the chicken mixture over.
  4. Add the remaining corn tortillas over and topped with shredded cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted, make sure to keep an eye on it to not burn the cheese. ENJOY!
Homemade Salsa Recipe

Homemade Salsa Recipe

This Homemade Salsa is super easy to make, and made me wonder why I ever purchased store-bought. It’s perfect for taco night or with tortilla chips.