These little treats are wonderful.  Everyone loves them and you can switch up your "add-ins" to your liking (such as mini-marshmallows.) I use my larger 6 quart slow cooker.  You'll add all the ingredients into the cooker, let melt, mix well and then scoop and place on wax paper to let air dry.  Kitchen Tip: place a piece of paper towel over crockpot before adding your lid - this will grab any steam created and keep water from dripping back in ..read more

     This is an easy stove-top fudge that doesn't require a double-boiler.  Made with mini marshmallows and white chocolate chips.  It's a smooth, creamy fudge.  Enjoy! Diane White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Ingredients4 tablespoons unsalted butter3 cups mini marshmallows1 cup sugar1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 bag (11 ounces) Ghirardelli white chocolate chips1/2 cup crushed peppermint sticksDirectionsLine ..read more

     These were the prefect addition to Our Holiday meal.  My husband loves brussels and these were perfect - made on a sheet pan and roasted.  Oh so tasty - this recipe my husband found adapted from Simple Truth.  Enjoy! Diane Ingredients:   1 1/2 pounds Fresh Brussel sprouts: cleaned, bottom trimmed off and cut in half.   3 Anjou pears, cubed  1 package of bacon: cooked, diced and 2 Tbs bacon grease reserved for baking.  1 ..read more

     My husband calls me the "Queen of Casseroles"     I love making traditional dishes into casseroles.  Granted, there are some ingredients that need to be sauteed to get a good depth of flavor (such as the onion in this dish.)   Try this dish and let me know what you think.  Enjoy! Diane Chicken & Broccoli "Non Stir Fry" Ingredients: Two chicken breasts - diced into 1" pieces16 oz bag Frozen Broccoli Florets, cooked a ..read more

     I love one pot meals!  This meal resembles a "spruced up" Hamburger Helper.  You can swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken.  I've also used a rotisserie chicken.  We prefer cellentani pasta (corkscrew type.)  I usually serve this dish with a nice side salad and fresh green beans.  Enjoy! Diane  Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta  ​ Ingredients 1 Tablespoons butter  1 teaspoon olive oil  2 minced garlic cloves  1 diced onion 1 Pound ground beef  1 Tablespoon dried Italia ..read more

   Yep!  I am that odd person that would make my cooking life purely casseroles if I could!  One dish bakes that render the same flavors of stove top and stir fry versions.  Sure, there are times when the traditional way of making a recipe is best.  I have been working on turning my Cashew Chicken recipe into a "Casserole." ​I think I finally perfected it.  It passed the "husband test."    Enjoy! Diane  Diane's Cashew Chicken Casserole Ingredients:  2 Cups chicken breasts cut into 1-to-2-inch pieces  1 sweet red, orange or yellow b ..read more

     Love the taste of homemade whipped cream on desserts?  Want to keep your whipped cream from deflating?  Make Stabilized Whipped Cream (there are many ways to make it - this is my preferred method) It will last well in the fridge for 3+ days. Stabilized Whipped Cream Ingredients:   2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream   1/4 C Powdered Sugar   1/4 C Vanilla Instant Pudding Powder              (Instant NOT cook type) Directions: Beat on HIGH until thickened to soft peaks ((Start with a COLD bowl and milk!)) Can last 3 ..read more

    We love cold salads for dinner when the weather gets warmer.  This salad is super tasty and we eat it as a main course - its a great potluck dish too.  Enjoy! Diane  ​Ingredients  Dressing 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Pink or Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning blend 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 2/3 Cup chopped pickled cherry peppers plus, 2 Tablespoons pickling liquid 2/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated ..read more

     Easy ingredients make for a super decadent and tasty dip!   Use any dippers you'd like from carrots and celery to pretzels and chips!  You can also adjust the spice level - even leaving the spice out completely.   Enjoy! Diane  Ingredients:   4 Cups Cooked a chopped Chicken   4 ounces Cream Cheese, room temp   1 Cup Cottage Cheese  1/2 Cup Sour Cream   1 10.5oz Can Cream of Chicken Soup  1/4 teaspoon salt  1/4 teaspoon black pepper   1/4 teaspoon garlic powder   1/4 t ..read more

        This spicy soup is full of healthy vegetables and a great way to 'clean out the fridge.'  I always make sure to have a large bag of potstickers in our freezer for making a quick meal like this one!  Enjoy! Diane  Spicy Asian Dumpling (Potsticker) Soup Ingredients: 23 Oz Frozen Chicken Potstickers; I use half a bag of the brand I buy *photo below Broccoli - 1/2 head, cut into florets Cabbage - 3/4 head chopped 5 Green onions - chopped 2 Large Carrots - thinly sliced 2 Quarts Chicken Broth 1 Tablespoon Hot Chili Oil 1 Tablespoon Chili Crisp Past ..read more