Flashback Friday - Gotta-Have Christmas Candies

WELCOME TO FLASHBACK FRIDAY! 

These treats will add so much 'sweetness' to your holidays...

SWOON!  Some have told me these are the BEST caramels they've ever eaten. 
No candy thermometer needed!!! Go for it! 

Fabulous (Chocolate Covered) or Sea Salt Caramels

Believe it...4 ingredients & only 45 seconds in the microwave?  Gotta try it to believe how awesome this fudge is! 

Nutter Butter Fudge (Microwave)

A favorite from my mom's recipe file...it keeps for days until you're ready to slice it...

Church Window Candy

This delicious recipe has a strong caramel flavor..crunchy cereal and

chewy dates...Irresistible!! 

Date Balls

The first time I ever ate this delectable candy, it was gifted to me and I
knew I HAD to have the recipe.  Simple and only 6 ingredients!  And it 
makes A LOT!

Copycat Almond Roca (or Toffee)

Flashback Friday - Tasty Dishes using Canned Biscuits

Cream cheese and chicken wrapped in crescent rolls...

what's not to love???  This dish is fit for kings...and company too. 

Amazing Chicken Squares

I grew up on apple dumplings made with pie crust,  but these are so much faster, and mighty tasty. Pour (diet) soda around them to make a beautiful sauce. I won't make them any other way!

Simple Apple Dumplings

WOW oh WOW!  This is one of my all time favorites - EVER!

You can't believe how scrumptious this is til you've tried it. 

Cherry Pie Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

These simple creations are delightfully delicious! Bite sized

anything is always a special treat! 

(Paula Deen's) Upside Down Pineapple Biscuits

A delicious meal or appetizer...the kids can help you make

this simple dish that any age will love....seasoned ground beef fills the cups, topped with cheese...try them soon...

Farmhouse BBQ Cups

Flashback Friday - Pumpkin Breakfast Dishes

WELCOME TO FLASHBACK FRIDAY!

Do hope you enjoy some of these luscious pumpkin dishes...

what a way to begin your day!! 

Who would argue pie for breakfast???
Great to make ahead - enjoy warmed or chilled. 

Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

With ingredients like pumpkin, applesauce, coconut oil...

It's sure to be good...and good for you! 

Healthy Cookie Dough Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Not only pretty...pretty scrumptious too! 

Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Delicious way to get those vitamins into your family
and fill them up....

Buttermilk Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Honey Butter

Flashback Friday - Soup-er Soups to Warm you (& a bonus link!)

WELCOME TO FLASHBACK FRIDAY! 

Do hope you'll enjoy one or two of these tasty soups to help take the chill off and fill your belly with goodness! 

For hubby and me, pot pies are always so comforting.  Here you can have it in soup form...sooo good!  Enjoy every slurp! 

Chicken Pot Pie Soup (with seasoned toppers)

One of the most popular recipes on my blog!  Delicious and Satisfying! Love letting my slow cooker do most of the work for me. 

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

So filling and flavorful! You'll want to make this again soon. 

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

Tasty Chicken (or Turkey) Barley Soup

(with butternut squash) 

Seasoned Buttery Crackers

Flashback Friday - Fabulous Muffins for Fall

WELCOME TO FLASHBACK FRIDAY! 

I've loved muffins for all my life...and I've loved baking

for almost that long too...hope you enjoy these tasty treats as you

warm up your kitchen in the cooler temps! 

Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

With reduced sugar, these luscious treats will make you feel good about eating them! 

Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins with Choc Chips

These amazing and moist muffins are terrific for snacking. They are 
considered 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle Points too.  You won't be able to stop
eating just one...or even two! 

Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Muffins (3 ingredients - lowfat!)

Dark chocolate is good for you you know...and zucchini is too...
GO.FOR.IT! 

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with Ganache

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Flashback Friday - Six Simple Sides for Summertime!

WELCOME TO FLASHBACK FRIDAY! 

Besides desserts, sides are my favorite dishes.
Sharing some easy and tasty dishes that are great for enjoying in the summertime! 

So simple and so tasty...this is a copycat restaurant version! 

Simple Carrot Raisin Salad

Addicting...and good for you!  Perfect way to enjoy cukes! 

Easy Pickled Cukes

A delightful dish for a gathering...or any time meals! 

Best Broccoli Salad

This simple recipe has pineapple as one of the ingredients...
oh sweet mama!! 

Ballpark Baked Beans

A tasty salad that's always a winner..we like it with fish. 
Add bacon, cheese, onion, hard boiled eggs - your choice. 

Simple & Creamy Pea Salad

Oh how I love this simple salad that's ready in minutes...

and you can make it sugar free!  DEEEElish! 

Easy Fruit Salad (Sugar Free Option)

Flashback Friday - Scrumptious Ways to begin your day with Chocolate!!!

WELCOME TO FLASHBACK FRIDAY!! 

Hope you'll try some of these tasty dishes to add to your menu rotation!

Can't go wrong adding some chocolate to your diet!  *-* 

Delicious to the very last bite! Such a flavorful way to dress up zucchini bread!

German Chocolate Zucchini Bread

An easy start to your day, full of protein to keep you full til lunch...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Smoothie

Almost like having dessert for breakfast!! MMM!

Southern Style Chocolate Gravy

This delicious and good-for-you oatmeal dish is a real winner with all ages! 

Brownie Baked Oatmeal

Flashback Friday - Scrumptious Cake Mix Creations (other than making a cake)

WELCOME TO FLASHBACK FRIDAY! 

Did you know you can make brownies from a cake mix?  These are so good...with or without the added candies. Strawberry brownies are the bomb too!

Cake Mix (Rolo) Brownies

OOOOO - these yummy little bites are so simple, using a baked

cake and a tub of frosting, then dipped in chocolate.

Perfect for orange-themed parties...

Orange Creamsicle Cake Bites

How about two desserts rolled into one?  Cake base on bottom...pudding on top. 

Easy and so tasty. 

Try lemon for a spring 'zing'.  L-L-Luscious!

Pie Cake

With only 4 simple ingredients, this makes a great dessert after dinner, even 

during the week.  Try using a Rainbow cake mix.  Add fruit, whipped cream, ice cream syrup...be creative!  Your family will love to be surprised with this one tonight. 

Cake Mix Chocolate Waffles

I saved the best one for last.  This is an all time favorite, any time of the year. 

One bite and you'll have folks asking for this simple 5-ingredient recipe.

The cream cheese topping over the cake base is awesome!!!

Gooey Bars

Flashback Friday - Gotta-Have Christmas Candies!

WELCOME TO FLASHBACK FRIDAY! 

Can't have the holidays without some candies!

Hope these add some sweetness to this busy time of year...

You'll be SO glad you tried them. 

SWOON!  Some have told me these are the BEST caramels they've ever eaten. 

Go for it!  Salt the tops or dip in chocolate if desired. 

Best Ever Caramels

A simple and special holiday treat from my mama's recipe files....

NO bake! 

Church Window Candy

This amazing candy becomes a fast favorite once you take a bite.

Made in the microwave...has chopped Nutter Butter Cookies for crunch! 

1-Minute Nutter Butter Fudge

The first time I ever ate this delectable candy, it was gifted to me and I
knew I HAD to have the recipe.  Simple and only 6 ingredients! 

Copycat Almond Roca (or Toffee)