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Dried Beef Cheese Ball

Dried Beef Cheese Ball

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

A holiday favorite that is perfect served year round, this dried beef cheese ball is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser! **Stay tuned for more fabulous entertaining inspiration from my favorite blogger friends at the end of this post! Tips for making this Dried Beef Cheese Ball recipe: Perfect for the holiday season, potlucks and special family dinners…. Read More

Filed Under: appetizer/beverage, family cookbook

Chocolate Twinkies Cake Recipe

Chocolate Twinkies Cake Recipe

By Marty Walden · 21 Comments

Beginning with a boxed mix, this Chocolate Twinkies Cake recipe is both easy and delicious! Everyone will RAVE about it and ask for seconds!     When I first started blogging many years ago this was one of the first recipes I shared.   The photographs looked like terrible vacation pictures. Bad lighting and even worse composition.   But you… Read More

Filed Under: chocolate, desserts, family cookbook, recipes

Easy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Easy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

By Marty Walden · 21 Comments

Sensational recipe for easy homemade Strawberry Ice Cream, perfect for a hot summer’s day spent with family and friends. This recipe is a keeper! My dad was a salesman. He sold cars, RVs, hardware (and not the computer kind) among other things.  He worked a lot of evenings and Saturdays to provide for our family. In spite of those long… Read More

Filed Under: desserts, Easy Recipes, family cookbook, family traditions Tagged With: ice cream, strawberry, White Mountain hand crank ice cream freezer

Ranch Oyster Crackers

Ranch Oyster Crackers

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

If you’re a sports fan it’s an exciting time of the year! Super Bowl, college basketball, Winter Olympics.  If you just like to cuddle up on the couch with that special someone, it’s a great time of year for that, too! All of the above are an excuse to make this easy recipe for you to nibble on! Ranch Oyster… Read More

Filed Under: appetizer/beverage, appetizers, appetizers/beverages, Easy Recipes, family cookbook

Cranberry Apple Casserole

Cranberry Apple Casserole

By Marty Walden · 12 Comments

Filled with cranberries and apples this easy family favorite Cranberry Apple Casserole is perfect for holidays, family gatherings and even breakfast!   Our family thrives on traditions. As our older children have left the nest (one married and one in college), these traditions have become even more important. Not just to us, but especially to our children. Cranberry Apple Casserole… Read More

Filed Under: Easy Recipes, family, family cookbook, family traditions, Seasonal Projects, side dish, Thanksgiving

Best Ever Homemade Hamburger Buns

Best Ever Homemade Hamburger Buns

By Marty Walden · 18 Comments

  I don’t know about you, but I always thought making bread sounded so hard. Hours of slaving over the dough. Not anymore. I’ve discovered a secret weapon. The bread machine!   This homemade hamburger buns recipe is just a measure and go one, but if you’re new to a bread machine I’ve left you a note on the recipe… Read More

Filed Under: bread, breads, Easy Recipes, family, family cookbook, family traditions

Sausage Roll Ups with 4 Ingredients

Sausage Roll Ups with 4 Ingredients

By Marty Walden · 10 Comments

These Sausage Roll Ups are a party favorite at our house with only 4 ingredients and easy enough for the kids to help! Combine one 8-oz pkg softened cream cheese with one pound cooked sausage. Cut crusts off sandwich bread. Place sausage filling in center of bread, roll up and wrap with half of  a piece of bacon and secure… Read More

Filed Under: appetizer/beverage, Easy Recipes, family cookbook

Oreo Dirt Cake with Chocolate Pudding

Oreo Dirt Cake with Chocolate Pudding

By Marty Walden · 55 Comments

Everyone has heard of Oreo Dirt Cake because it’s such a crowd pleaser! Dress it up for kids with gummy worms or serve it plain but DON’T MISS THIS RECIPE! Quick tips for making Oreo Dirt Cake: Can be made with chocolate OR vanilla pudding. Can use a new flower pot and add gummy worms for a “real” dirt cake…. Read More

Filed Under: desserts, Easy Recipes, family cookbook

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread and Muffins

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread and Muffins

By Marty Walden · 21 Comments

This easy chocolate chip banana bread is a great way to use up old bananas and is the perfect quick bread. Plus, you only need one bowl!   What do you get when you combine bananas and chocolate chips? A most delicious chocolate chip banana bread to serve for family or friends. Whenever I take this recipe to get togethers… Read More

Filed Under: bread, breads, Easy Recipes, family cookbook Tagged With: bread, breakfast, Chocolate, food, quick breads

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