easy pumpkin spice cheesecake truffles

We’re all about the pumpkin spice this time of year, and I’m all about coming up with new recipes to share. Here’s an awesome, easy, no-bake dessert that you can make the same day as you serve it. I like to make my truffles golf ball-size so each person can have one and it’s just…

{slow cooker} smoky gypsy hot pot

I had literally 15 minutes to whip this together before I ran out the door yesterday. Not kidding! It’s that easy to put together, and I just love it with a big pat of butter melting over the top, a dash of salt and pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. YUM! serves 6…

mama’s ravioli soup

All of the luscious flavors of Italian ravs in the form of a comforting soup! I made this last night for dinner and the crowd went wild. It’s so easy to make and you can absolutely double it if you’re serving a crowd. serves 6 people as a main course 1 lb. extra lean ground…

{slow cooker} island chicken

Here’s a great little dish to throw in the slow cooker before you run out the door in the morning. Because of the addition of quick cooking tapioca, the sauce gets thick and a little sticky as it simmers away all day. I put in a jar of my favorite Trader Joe’s Island Salsa, and…

tortellini taco chicken salad

You know how I am constantly eating tacos and posting taco recipes? Like a nut? Well I was craving tacos and tortellini salad at the same time and couldn’t make up my mind. I figured taco flavors would probably work well in a tortellini chicken salad, so I tried it. I was right! This recipe…