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06/08/2026

Creamy Cheesy Beef Pasta Shells
Ingredients

12 oz medium pasta shells

1 lb beef steak or ground beef (bite-sized pieces or crumbled)

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup beef broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon black pepper

Salt to taste

Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh parsley

Instructions

Cook the pasta

Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the beef

Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove excess grease if needed.

Add garlic & seasoning

Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Make the sauce

Pour in beef broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream.

Add cheese

Mix in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and smooth.

Combine

Add cooked pasta shells to the skillet and gently toss until fully coated.

Finish & serve

Garnish with parsley and extra cheese if desired. Serve hot.Creamy Cheesy Beef Pasta Shells
Ingredients

12 oz medium pasta shells

1 lb beef steak or ground beef (bite-sized pieces or crumbled)

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup beef broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon black pepper

Salt to taste

Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh parsley

Instructions

Cook the pasta

Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the beef

Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove excess grease if needed.

Add garlic & seasoning

Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Make the sauce

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06/08/2026

Pineapple Upside-Down
Cake For My Husband's Birthday Today
Recipe:
Duncan Hines Yellow cake mix...
I replaced the oil in recipe with same amount 1/3 cup of Applesauce.
Replaced Water With same amount instead with 1 cup of pineapple juice from the can of pineapples.
In the bottom of (Pam sprayed)cake pan 1/4 cup of melted butter. Then 1 cup of light brown sugar. Spread brown sugar over whole botton.
Place the pineapples and maraschino cherries minus the stems and pour in the batter and bake it
That's it!

06/07/2026

Chicken and dumplings 💕
Mine is pretty simple, I boil an entire chicken with an onion and 3 ribs of celery then let the chicken rest in a bowl before I pick the meat. I season them broth with salt, pepper, and onion powder and bring it not quite to a boil. My dumplings are 3 cups plain flour, 1 stick of very cold butter cubes and cut into the flour, then add 1 cup of butter milk. Season with lots of black pepper and salt. Roll out on a floured board and I use a pizza cutter to make it easier. I like flat long dumplings. Add them in batches into the broth and after they’ve cooked add your picked chicken in. This last part is optional, but my family likes a thicker broth so I melt 1 stick of butter in a small saucepan and add in 1/4-1/2 cup of flour to make like a roux. I add that in after the rawness is cooked off the flour and after i turn the heat off I add another 1/2 cup to a whole cup of milk. I’ve made it like this for years now and everyone loves it! ❤️

06/07/2026

Southern Fried Salmon Patties
INGREDIENTS
1 (14 3/4 ounce) canned salmon
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
1 egg
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
DIRECTIONS
Open salmon and drain thoroughly. Place drained salmon in mixing bowl and flake evenly with a fork.
Add onion, corn meal, flour, mayonnaise, and egg. Stir until well blended.
Shape the mixture into patties about the size of an average burger or less.
Cook in oil in skillet over medium heat until browned on each side. Turn once while frying.
Note: The mayonnaise helps the patties hold their shape and keeps them from being too dry.

06/07/2026

3-Ingredient Pastel Candy Bark

Pastel candy bark is one of the simplest yet most visually appealing desserts you can create at home. With only three ingredients, this sweet treat combines ease, creativity, and delicious flavor into one irresistible recipe. Whether you are preparing for a festive occasion, a casual gathering, or simply craving something sweet, pastel candy bark offers a delightful solution that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum satisfaction.

This recipe is especially popular during springtime celebrations, holidays, and themed events where soft colors and light flavors are preferred. Its beautiful pastel appearance makes it perfect for Easter, baby showers, birthdays, or even as a thoughtful homemade gift. The best part is that you do not need advanced baking skills to achieve professional-looking results.

What Is Candy Bark?
Candy bark is a type of confection made by melting chocolate and spreading it into a thin layer, then topping it with various ingredients before allowing it to harden. Once set, it is broken into irregular pieces that resemble tree bark, which is where the name comes from. This dessert is highly customizable, making it a favorite among home cooks and dessert lovers.

The pastel version of candy bark focuses on soft, delicate colors and sweet toppings. By using pastel-colored candies or decorations, you can create a visually stunning dessert that is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds.

Why You Will Love This Recipe
One of the main reasons this recipe stands out is its simplicity. With just three ingredients, it eliminates the need for complicated steps or long preparation times. It is also incredibly versatile, allowing you to adapt it based on available ingredients or personal preferences.

Another advantage is that it requires no baking. This makes it an excellent option for beginners or anyone who wants a quick dessert without turning on the oven. Additionally, it is a great activity to do with children, as they can help decorate the bark with candies and create their own designs.

Ingredients
To make this pastel candy bark, you only need three basic ingredients:

White chocolate (or white candy melts)
Pastel-colored candy pieces or sprinkles
Food coloring (optional, for added pastel shades)
These ingredients are easy to find in most grocery stores, and you can choose variations depending on your preference. For example, you can use pastel M&M's, mini marshmallows, or sugar pearls to enhance the texture and appearance.

06/06/2026

Potato Salad Southern Style
Ingredients

3 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 large eggs

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp yellow mustard

1/4 cup sweet pickle relish

1/4 cup finely chopped celery

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp paprika, plus extra for garnish

Instructions

Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

In a separate pot, boil eggs for 10 minutes. Cool, peel, and chop.

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, celery, onion, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.

Add warm potatoes and chopped eggs to the bowl. Gently fold until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the potatoes too much.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle lightly with paprika.

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.

06/05/2026

My favorite way to make Brussels sprouts...marinated overnight! In a gallon size zip bag combine juice of 1 lemon, 1 T olive oil, pepper, paprika and garlic salt. Add in Brussels (cut in half or quartered), seal bag and toss around until well coated. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to roast, preheat oven to 400, place Brussels on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. Feel free to eat the entire pan, they are that good! 💚💚💚

06/05/2026

Beef Liver and Onions - This is such a great recipe. The whole family loved it 😋😍

You’ll Need:

¼ cup of flour

1 lb beef liver

¼-½ cup of butter

½ tsp of salt

⅛ tsp of pepper

Oil to taste

1-2 tbsp of fresh minced sage

2 cups of thinly sliced onions

½ cup of beef stock

1 tbsp of minced Italian parsley

¼ cup of dry white wine

Steps:

-First, you want to take a bag, and put the flour, the pepper, and the salt together in there.
-Cut the liver into pieces that are about a half an inch, and then, put them into the bag, shaking this until they’re coated. This will help with muting the taste of this.
-Get a skillet, and from there heat about 3 tablespoons of the butter, along with a little bit of oil, and from there, you want to sauté your onions on a medium-high sort of level, so that they’re nice and tender. You should see a small sheen of glossy on this.
-Once you see that, you want to take the onions, putting them inside a dish, and from there, sprinkle the onion as well with some pepper and salt.
-Heat up about 4 tablespoons of the butter, along with a small dash of oil to the skillet as well.
-Add in the liver and then cook this for about 5 or so minutes, until this dish starts to brown.
-Once this is finished cooking, put the onions directly onto the skillet, heating these up together with the liver as well.
-Take the liver and onions and put this onto a plate. Use a stock and the wine to deglaze this, and from there, you want to make sure the liquid is reduced in this until it creates a nice, thick sauce that will really give you something to enjoy with this.
-Take the liver, put it on a serving dish, and then, also add the onion to this. Add the sauce you just made, and then add a bit of parsley in order to garnish, and then you can serve it!

Enjoy!

06/04/2026

What's Missing From This Breakfast Plate

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