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Sausage Gravy

Sausage Gravy

This creamy sausage gravy is made with simple ingredients, but yet super DELICIOUS. Serve over homemade biscuits for the best biscuits and gravy!

Instant Pot Cheesecake

Instant Pot Cheesecake

This Instant Pot Cheesecake is a classic vanilla cheesecake that tastes amazing topped with your favorite pie filling or just plain! You have to give this instant pot cheesecake recipe a try!

French Dip Sandwich Recipe

French Dip Sandwich Recipe

French Dip Sandwiches with Au Jus is a great dish to whip up and serve your family or friends. Smoked roast beef is piled on a soft roll with provolone cheese and served with Au Jus that is bursting with flavor!

Celina Swartz

French Dip Sandwich Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb  Eye of Round Beef Roast
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Thyme
Au Jus
  • 1 Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 oz Au Jus Gravy, we used McCormick
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 2 cups Water
Serve On
  • Sub rolls
  • Provolone Cheese

Method
 

  1. Prepare BBQ Smoker or grill for indirect cooking at 250⁰.
  2. Rub olive oil over the surface of the roast and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and thyme on all sides.
  3. Place the roast on one side of the cooking grate. Toss the sliced onion in foil tray with olive. Place the tray on the cooking grate with the roast.
  4. In a measuring cup add the Au Jus, water, and beef broth and pour in with the onions. Cover the tray with foil.
  5. Insert a meat probe thermometer set for an internal temperature of 125⁰ -130⁰ (medium rare). Continue to cook the roast until it hits target temp and remove from smoker about 2-3 hours total cook time.
  6. Rest the roast for 15-30 minutes before thinly slicing. Place the slices in the au jus for serving.
  7. Serve the roast beef on Rolls, thinly sliced Provolone cheese, and a bowl of the Au Jus for dipping. ENJOY!
Pizza Muffins Recipe

Pizza Muffins Recipe

These pizza muffins are a perfect appetizer or snack. There loaded with mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni. Ready in 20 minutes!

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

This chicken noodle stir fry is super quick and easy to make. Its a delicious dinner and is ready in 20 minutes. The family will definitely enjoy.

Easy Easter Treats!

Easy Easter Treats!

Easter is right around the corner. I have you covered with these quick and easy Easter treat recipes. The Easter bunny chow is perfect for a Easter party or for this spring time. The cinnamon sugar Easter Bunnies are adorable and fun to make, for sure your kids would love to join.

Celina Swartz

Easter Bunny Chow

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips, semi sweet mini
  • 1 10oz Easter M&M's
  • 1 10oz Hershey Chocolate eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Powder sugar
Dairy
  • 1/3 cup Butter
Snacks
  • 6 cups Chex Mix

Method
 

  1. Combine peanut butter, butter, and chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl
  2. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds, then stir until melted and creamy
  3. Add vanilla and stir
  4. In a large bowl with a cover, pour chocolate mixture over cereal. Cover and shake well until cereal is evenly coated
  5. Add powdered sugar over cereal. Cover and shake well until cereal is evenly coated
  6. Add the M&M's and Hershey eggs and any other toppings of your choice
  7. Enjoy!
Celina Swartz

Cinnamon Sugar Bunnies Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 11
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

Refrigerated
  • 1 Package of frozen puff pastry sheets (17.3oz) 2 come in a package
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Melted butter
Baking & spices
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon Sugar
  • 1 Tube Pink frosting ( See Notes)

Method
 

  1. Unfold both pasty sheets and brush the melted butter over both pastry sheets making sure to not get the sides
  2. Pour the cinnamon sugar over the butter on one of the pastry sheets making sure to not get the sides
  3. Brush water along each side
  4. Top with the second pastry sheet with the buttery side down
  5. Use a fork to crimp the edges where you brushed the water
  6. Use a pizza cutter and slice the pastry going from side to side into narrow strips until you have 11 strips
  7. Take each strip and twist is twice to make a shape for the bunnies ears, with leaving an open circle at the bottom and the two crimped ends pointing up
  8. Place the twisted strips on a cookie sheet that's been lined with non stick liner
  9. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 10 min or until the pastry is golden brown
  10. Cool for 10 minutes
  11. Now add the bunnies tail with the frosting

Notes

You can use homemade frosting or store bought frosting, which ever you prefer. I got the pink frosting that comes in a tube in the cake section and use the star looking tip that it comes with.  
Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe

Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe

This amazing chocolate bundt cake starts with a cake mix and couldn’t be any easier. It’s super moist, delicious, and is topped off with an amazing chocolate glaze. You will definitely love this chocolate cake!

The Best Frito Pie- Instant Pot Recipe

The Best Frito Pie- Instant Pot Recipe

This easy instant pot Frito pie recipe is one of the families favorite recipes. Its an easy and quick dinner to make. Loaded with Frito’s, beans, red chile, and shredded cheese. Top it off with all your favorite garnishes.

The Best French Toast-Homemade Strawberry Syrup

The Best French Toast-Homemade Strawberry Syrup

A simple and delicious french toast recipe. This is the best french toast recipe topped off with homemade strawberry syrup.

Celina Swartz

The Best French Toast

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

Refrigerated
  • 3 Eggs
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Sugar
Dairy
  • 1 Cup Milk
Bread & Baked Goods
  • 6-8 Slices Brioche Bread

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the milk, eggs, cinnamon sugar, and vanilla extract in a baking dish until fully smoothed
  2. Soak each side of the bread in the batter
  3. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and spread butter all over the bottom
  4. Cook the bread for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden and flip bread, cooking on the other side for equal time or until golden
  5. Serve with the homemade strawberry syrup or any favorite syrup
Celina Swartz

Homemade Strawberry Syrup

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
Liquids
  • 1/3 Cup Water
Produce
  • 2 Cups Strawberries

Method
 

  1. Rinse strawberries then cut them into little pieces
  2. Place a sauce pan on stove and put on medium heat
  3. Place the above ingredients in the sauce pan and bring to a boil, use a whisk and smash any large berries up a bit
  4. After the mixture has come to a boil, lower heat, and let simmer for 8 minutes
  5. Enjoy warm or cold
The Best Mac & Cheese Recipe

The Best Mac & Cheese Recipe

This basic, quick, and easy homemade mac & cheese recipe is made on the stovetop and does not require any baking. Thanks to butter, flour, and milk the sauce is super creamy. For sure with this recipe the family will love.