• Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is such a classic. We all have a version of these potatoes that we love, but this is my favourite. It's extra creamy and cheesy and one of the best sides to ever exist, EVER! I've gone ahead and added a block of cream cheese, cause, well, why not!? Top it with cornflake crumbs and bake until it's golden and bubbly and you've got an easy side dish for dinner. One the whole family will love!

    Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

    Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is a classic recipe. You've probably had this at a potluck, a family gathering or another event. You may even have a copy of a recipe similar to this one tucked away in your recipe box or notebook of favourites. This version, however, is extra creamy and cheesy. I took it upon myself to add a block of cream cheese to the original recipe and oh holy geez, yes, please! This stuff is good!

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  • The best game day appetizer according to my husband. These Game Day Bacon Hand Pies check all the boxes. Finger food. Flaky pie crust. Cream cheese and bacon mixed with spices. They'll be a winner at your next game day guaranteed!

    Game Day Bacon Hand Pies

    The Super Bowl is right around the corner, literally. We live just outside of Atlanta and the city is alive. Everywhere you look it's football, it definitely gets you into the spirit of things. This year we'll be enjoying the big game from the comforts of our living room.

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  • Don't be late to the party! These Festive Cranberry, Bacon & Almond Pinwheels are a must this holiday season. An easy recipe loaded with tart cranberries, savoury bacon and tangy feta all rolled up creating the perfect finger food. Easy to pass around, these cold appetizers with their festive Christmas colours are great served all month long!

    Festive Cranberry, Bacon & Almond Pinwheels

    Need a quick and easy appetizer for the holidays? Something you can throw together in minutes and will be one of the first to go? I've got you covered. Festive Cranberry, Bacon & Almond Pinwheels are packed full of flavours. The sweetness from the cranberry with the savoury bacon and the crunch of the almonds is such a delightful appetizer. Add in a bit of tangy feta cheese and green onions and you've got a snack that won't last long.

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  • This Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad breaks the mould with its tropical flavours, a dreamy cream cheese base and carrots to cut through the sweetness! Loved by my family, so much so, three families all submitted this exact same easy recipe to our family cookbook. Jello salad has never tasted so good, or perhaps been so loved! Add this to your list of must-tries, you won't be disappointed.

    Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad

    Have you heard me talk about my family cookbook? It's sort of our own little food bible. It was created years ago for a family reunion. It's packed with great family-loved recipes, a lot of which have and will continue to appear here! Just like this Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad which is a favourite. So much so, my dad and my two aunts all submitted the exact same recipe. If that doesn't elude to this recipe's greatness, I'm not sure what could.

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  • Peanut Butter Poke Cake was my son's birthday request. He wanted chocolate cake with peanut butter, it was my job to combine the two. This easy poke cake was the answer. A devil's food cake is layered with a homemade peanut butter sauce that soaks into holes making delicious pockets of caramel-like sauce. Then top it all with a thick layer of peanut butter-cream cheese-buttercream frosting. Seriously, this is a cake you won't forget anytime soon!

    Peanut Butter Poke Cake

    This year for our son's third birthday, he knew exactly what he wanted. Well, he knew he wanted chocolate cake with peanut butter, it was up to me to find a suitable way to combine the two. Peanut Butter Poke Cake was what I came up with and man, was it good! A rich devil's food cake, topped with a layer of this peanut butter sauce and topped with a huge, thick layer of peanut butter-cream cheese-buttercream frosting. Tell me, that doesn't sound decadent?

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  • Need to please a crowd? Perfect Party Veggie Pizza always delivers. Start with a pre-made pizza crust top it with a thick layer of herbed cream cheese and then add vegetables and lots of cheddar cheese. A snack that satisfies everyone. Veggies for those who want to pretend this is healthy, cream cheese and extra cheddar for those who don't!

    Perfect Party Veggie Pizza

    If you've been following along, you know that I'm having a hard time saying goodbye to Summer this year. This cold veggie pizza may seem like a summer appetizer. But really, with carrots, broccoli and cauliflower available year round, I declare Perfect Party Veggie Pizza a snack that shall be served year round.

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  • Refusing to let summer end? Dig in with this Layered Bacon and Corn Dip. Leftover corn from last night's fresh haul works magic on this crowd pleasing snack. An easy recipe that starts with a spiced cream cheese base, layers of corn, crispy bacon and covered in cheese. An appetizer so good, your guests may end up converging around the snack table.

    Layered Bacon and Corn Dip

    This Layered Bacon and Corn Dip, is me holding onto summer as hard as I can. You can feel fall in the air, the trees are starting to turn a pretty sunset shade. I actually watched a few leaves fall the other day. It sounds all lovely, but I'm not ready! I am holding onto the very last bits of summer, like a baby clutches its soother. Seriously, where did the summer go?

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  • Stuck with dull leftover mashed potatoes, with no idea how to elevate them? Take those lifeless leftovers and turn them into the best mashed potatoes you'll ever eat. An easy recipe that mixes in a few favourites to turn this potato dish into a total winner. Your family will wish these leftovers came first, trust me.

    Best Ever Leftover Potatoes

    These Best Ever Leftover Potatoes, solve the problem of dull leftover mashed potatoes. I don't know about you, but I love leftovers! There are those certain dishes that are always better the next day, leftover spaghetti, for instance. A ham sandwiches after Easter, and almost any casserole. But mashed potatoes seem to decline. This recipes takes those plain, boring potatoes and turns them into a dish that is better than the original!

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  • Surprise Turtle Cheesecake is a decadent chocolate cheesecake with a hidden layer of caramel and pecans. This easy baked cheesecake starts with a vanilla wafer base, a thick layer of caramel topped with nuts and all covered with a rich, yet tangy chocolate cheesecake. This is the ultimate turtle cheesecake with a sweet surprise in the centre.

    Surprise Turtle Cheesecake

    Surprise Turtle Cheesecake may look like it's just a lovely chocolate cheesecake, but don't be fooled. Inside there's a thick layer of caramel and a healthy sprinkling of pecans. A little surprise if you will. This cheesecake is a favourite with anyone who tries it. The hidden layer pushes this version of turtle cheesecake to the very top of the cheesecake pyramid.

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  • Fruit Pizza with Shortbread Crust is the perfect summer dessert. A quick shortbread base is topped with a thick layer of sweetened cream cheese which is then brightened up with fresh fruit and finished with an apricot glaze. After a slice, I'm sure you'll agree, this fruit pizza is the best.

    Fruit Pizza with Shortbread Crust

    Ok, friends, I have a treat for you today. Fruit Pizza with Shortbread Crust is the perfect summer dessert. When I think summer desserts, I want something cold, sweet and fruity. This fruit pizza is the perfect bite. A quick shortbread base is topped with a thick layer of sweetened cream cheese which is then brightened up with fresh fruit. It's summer on a plate and the perfect cold dessert for warm weather days.

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