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 Simple Herb Stuffing- Buttery stuffing baked up with a few simple herbs. A perfect side dish for whatever you are serving. 

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Simple Herb Stuffing- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

With Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) right around the corner, I thought it was the perfect time to share this recipe.  We are kinda unique in our house, we eat stuffing quite a bit, not just for holidays.  My youngest is a huge fan.

This is a simple stuffing that can be made for a small group or a large gathering. Easy and so buttery good!

Ingredients Needed

  • Stuffing cubes, herb seasoned 
  • Butter
  • Chicken broth
  • Dried spices: Minced onion, garlic powder, sage, salt and pepper

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Simple Herb Stuffing- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Stuffing Cubes

If you don't wish to use stuffing cubes or can't find them, you can also use a classic stuffing mix. I do recommend using a herb seasoned variety. 

Dried Herbs

We are pretty basic when it comes to our herbs.  However, feel free to increase/decrease the amounts as you wish.  A few additional herbs you could try are rosemary, parsley or celery salt.

Can I Add Anything to This Stuffing?

This stuffing is a really basic recipe and can be used as a jumping off point to make it your own. You can add in cooked sausage, chopped celery, dried cranberries or roasted nuts...whatever suits your fancy!

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Simple Herb Stuffing

 Kentucky Butter Sheet Cake- The classic buttery cake served up in sheet cake form! 

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Kentucky Butter Sheet Cake- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Like the Banana Buttermilk Cake, this recipe comes from mother in law.  She was an extreme lover of all things dessert.  Especially, cake.  All the recipes I have from her are for cake.  So, you've been warned...many more cake recipes of hers to come. 

Now, traditionally, Kentucky Butter Cake is baked in a bundt pan.  I normally have lots of success with my bundt cakes.  But, this one?  It never seems to come out of the pan for me.  It's a mess.

So, I take the same batter and bake it as a sheet cake instead.  Using a 17 x 12 sheet pan,  I get the same delicious cake, but, shorter baking time and it's much easier to get out of the pan. 

A win in my book. 🖒

Kentucky Butter Sheet Cake- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Ingredients Needed

  • Flour + Baking soda + Baking powder  + Salt
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Buttermilk
  • Eggs
  • Powdered sugar + Milk
  • Vanilla

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A Few Quick Notes:

  • Make sure your butter is softened. This is going to give your cake just the right consistency.
  • No Buttermilk on Hand? Whisk your 1 cup of milk with 2 tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then, proceed with the recipe as noted.
  • Bundt Pan: You can, in fact, bake this in a bundt pan, if you wish.  Spread the batter evenly into a 9-10 inch (well greased!) bundt pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.


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Kentucky Butter Sheet Cake

One Pot Pasta with Meat Sauce- Have dinner on the table in no time at all! Pasta, cheese, sauce and ground beef make up this easy dish. 

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One Pot Pasta with Meat Sauce- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Ingredients Needed

  • Ground beef
  • Dried spices: onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper
  • Penne pasta
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Chicken broth 
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese

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One Pot Pasta with Meat Sauce- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Can I Use Another Type of Pasta?

Yes. I either use penne pasta or rotini for this dish. It's smaller in size and cooks up quick.  Stick with something similar in size for the recipe to work. Keep in mind, it will need to be dry pasta.

Pasta Sauce

Use your favorite jarred version, make it homemade or you can also use a 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes.  They will all work! 

Can I Use Another Type of Protein?

Of course!  If you don't like ground beef, go with ground turkey, ground chicken, crumble Italian sausage or a meatless crumble option.

Chicken Broth

None on hand?  It can be replaced with water.



One Pot Pasta with Meat Sauce

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies- Classic oatmeal cookies jammed packed with chocolate chips. 

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

 Ingredients Needed

  • Flour + Salt + Baking soda
  • Oats
  • Butter
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Brown sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla
  • Chocolate chips

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Can I Use Raisins Instead?

Yes, of course! Actually, this recipe is for oatmeal raisin cookies.  I use chocolate chips instead, because, well, nobody in my house likes raisins. 🤷  You can also add chopped walnuts or pecans. 

Butter

Be sure it's softened before using! This will give your batter its creamy consistency.  Need to soften it quickly?  Here are a few tips. 

Old Fashion or Quick Cooking Oats?

Honestly, you can use either.  If you use the old fashion variety, you can pulse them a bit in your food processor to grind them up a bit.

Why Do I Have to Refrigerate my Dough?

Refrigerating the dough will help your cookies from spreading.  It will also give you a fluffier texture in  your cookies.  Refrigerate it for about two hours or pop it in the freezer for 45 minutes.  

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Potato Cheddar Soup-Hearty soup filled with potatoes, carrots and cheddar cheese. A perfect dinner for the fall season. 

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Potato Cheddar Soup- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

This is my Mom's "Hearty Potato Soup" recipe.  It is soooo good and really simple to make. Serve it with a side of crusty bread for a great dinner on a chilly day.

Ingredients Needed

  • Potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Chicken broth
  • Milk
  • Flour
  • Butter
  • Dijon mustard
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Dried Spices:  salt, pepper, garlic, minced onion

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Potato Cheddar Soup- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Recipe Notes

Potatoes

I like to grab a bag of Dutch baby potatoes for this.  It makes life a little easier.  They are easy to cut into quarters and many times, they are already pre-washed.  It's also great for measuring.  However, my Mom liked to use white potatoes ( approx 3-4 medium size)  for hers. 

To Peel or Not to Peel

My Mom liked to peel and chop her potatoes for this soup.  I do not.  That is also why I like to use the Dutch baby potatoes for this.  No peeling needed.  Honestly, it's your own personal preference.  If you want to peel your potatoes, go for it.  If not, you can skip the step.

Milk

Whole milk, whipping cream or half/half will work for this.  Go with a full fat version, for a nice, creamy soup. 

Puree the Soup?

If you like your potato soup a little smoother, feel free to puree it with a stick blender or stand up blender. 


Potato Cheddar Soup

 Magic Cookies Bars- The classic gooey bars made up of sweetened condensed milk, flaky coconut, crunchy nuts and chocolate.  They are too good to pass up! 

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Magic Cookies Bars- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

 Technically, this recipe is right from Eagle Brand.  However, my Mom made these bars at multiple holiday celebrations.  They are soooo good! It's hard to eat just one.

Ingredients

  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Butter
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Chocolate chips
  • Shredded coconut
  • Walnuts or pecans

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Magic Cookies Bars- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Recipes Notes and Tips

  • Be sure to line your pan with foil and spray the foil generously with non stick cooking spray.  These bars can be sticky! So, this step will help make bar removal much easier.
  • Nuts? You can use chopped ( or finely diced) walnuts or pecans.
  • If desired, you can use low fat/fat free sweetened condensed milk as an alternative.  Just be sure you use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk! 
  • Store any leftovers in a covered container in your refrigerator.  If desired, you can freeze these too! Let them cool completely, then, store in a freezer safe, covered container or storage bag. 

Magic Cookie Bars