Southern Banana Pudding Sugar Cookies

By Nicely | May 14, 2022 |

I know I say this after I make a new sugar cookie recipe….. this one is great. Southern Banana Pudding meets soft sugar cookie. Bam! Southern Banana Pudding Sugar Cookies 1 cup butter ¾ cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tbsp. water 2 eggs ½ tsp. soda 1 tsp. cream…

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Grandma Lu’s Eggs A La King

By Nicely | April 28, 2022 |

This is my Grandma Lu. She was fearless. She could ride bare back better than anyone. She would wear bikinis and rope swing into ponds. She was in many an old western movies- made in Kanab by her family ranch back in the day. She met movie stars….. John Wayne just to name one. She…

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Enchilada Meatballs & Rice- Healthy & Low Cost Meal Series

By Nicely | April 10, 2022 |

Always on the look out for low cost meals my WHOLE family will love. This one happens to require little effort and low cost and everyone LOVED IT! I think it will become part of our regular meal rotation for a while. Total cost per person you ask? || $ 1.60 || INCLUDING A SIDE…

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NBD- Meatball Kolaches

By Nicely | April 4, 2022 |

Our family loves meatballs. Especially Benson. So I thought that stuffing a kolache with cheese and meatballs and lots of rich red sauce it would be amazing. AND it was. Meatball Kolaches Kolaches base recipe HERE 12 fresh meatballs 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Marinara sauce Parmesan cheese, grated Parsley, for garnish Assemble the…

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Greek Lemon Chicken & Rice Skillet- Healthy & Low Cost Meal Series

By Nicely | March 30, 2022 |

I’ve been wanting to make a recipe like this since returning from Greece last fall. Plus it’s all in one skillet, less mess & cleanup! To make this recipe, it’s only $1.62 per serving. This recipe made 6 large servings. It’s also dairy free & gluten free. WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! This great recipe is…

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No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie

By Nicely | March 26, 2022 |

I obviously need to hide my Oreos better. Thank goodness I had enough to make this pie. It came together quickly. Was worth the 2 hour chill time in the fridge before eating. No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie 20-25 oreos 3 tbsp. melted butter 2- 4 oz. package instant chocolate pudding 1 pint half &…

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Spicy Bacon Gnocchi in 20 Minutes

By Nicely | March 4, 2022 |

Gnocchi is a favorite around our house… and when I’m in doubt of what to make for dinner, and I have like 20 minutes, Gnocchi is what’s for dinner. I’m always thinking of new ways to serve it. Here’s a spicy version, with BACON because Benson wanted bacon for dinner. Everyone was happy. Spicy Bacon…

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Baked Potato Shakshuka with Studio 5

By Nicely | January 22, 2022 |

Update: This recipe is the first in a series of healthy meals that are also low cost. This recipe costs about $1.85 per serving. I KNOOWWWW!!! Potatoes are really amazing little vessels for anything. Especially these spicy baked eggs, or Shakshuka. First things first…… I am competing for Favorite Chef, a competition with Bon Appetite…

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Asian Chicken Bowl

By Nicely | January 13, 2022 |

Here’s a fun new recipe…. for the New Year. It’s great for easy meal prep too. The whole family loved this one. Happy dinnertime! xo Asian Chicken Bowl 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa Shredded chicken 1 large potato or sweet potato, diced ½ tsp. yellow curry ½ tsp. kosher salt 1 English cucumber 2…

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