Category:Recipes

These cupcakes are a nice fall dessert. I made them for my FAVORITE Middle daughters wedding event. Even though I accidently overcooked them because I was using an oven I was not used to, I think they came out good and there were compliments on them, so I will take it! Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes: 1 …
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One of my favorite meats to smoke is plain ole’ pork ribs. If doing spare ribs I prefer the St. Louis Style which basically just trims the ends off so you have rib bones and not all of that cartilage that holds them together. So just meat, and bones, and in an easy to eat …
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I love smoking meat, and I love having friends and family over to eat it with me. Of course, eating it is the prize at the end, but the journey from start to finish is just as enjoyable to me. Maybe it’s because it gives me a reason to stay home and not run around …
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This pie is AMAZING! I have made it several times and it never disappoints. I made it as a gift for a friend’s anniversary and they loved it! I think homemade food is a wonderful way to say I love you to others! Pie Filling: 1 unbaked pie crust 6 Tbsp sugar 5 Tbsp all-purpose …
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This recipe was given to me by my “favorite oldest daughter”. It is delicious and refreshing on a hot day and consists of only 4 ingredients! It tastes best when chilled overnight. 2 fresh peaches, sliced 2 Cups peach juice – Simply Peach is really good in this recipe! 1 bottle of Moscato wine (I …
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This is one of the Lord and Master Beckman’s favorite pies. We had this at a place called Yoder’s in Sarasota, it is an Amish restaurant. I searched and found a recipe. I don’t remember where I found it but here it is for you to also try. I hope you like it! 1 large …
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I found this recipe online several years ago. It is an Emeril recipe and I make one small variation – I add lime zest in the pie filling. It is deeelish! Has a nice tang with the sweetness of the condensed milk but tempered by the cream topping. Preheat oven to 375° Crust: 1 ½ …
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This is my absolute favorite smoothie recipe. I just made it up on the fly one day based on one I had at a restaurant. 1 Banana ½ Cup unsweetened applesauce 1 handful baby spinach leaves ½ Cup frozen pineapple chunks A few cubes of ice Directions: Put all ingredients into the blender and blend …
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One of my favorite recipes! This is an awesome pie for a hot day. I have taken this to many get togethers and it never disappoints! Unfortunately, I generally use a pre-made pie crust since I struggle with making pie crust…I have a crust recipe that works but I seem to be pie crust challenged. …
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