My neighbor Helen found this in a 1959 church cookbook. Only 4 ingredients and guests hover around the pan until it’s gone

These oven baked 4-ingredient crispy phyllo cups are the kind of retro appetizer that never seems to go out of style, which is probably why Helen’s old church cookbook version still works so well today. They’re easy to pull together for parties, holiday snacks, or a last-minute bring-along, and the contrast of buttery, crisp phyllo … Read more

Set this up before Sunday service and came home to the most tender beef I’ve made in forty years of cooking.

There is a special kind of comfort in setting a roast in the slow cooker before church and walking back through the door to the smell of supper already done. This 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Sunday Supper Roast keeps to that old-fashioned Midwestern way of cooking where a modest cut of beef, a few pantry staples, … Read more

Toss raw walnut halves in the slow cooker and 3 other simple ingredients to get a dessert so delicious your family will be begging for more!

When I need an easy dessert that makes the whole house smell like fall without pulling out a mixer or turning on the oven, this slow cooker walnut dessert is exactly the kind of recipe I reach for. Raw walnut halves cook low and slow with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon until they turn glossy, … Read more

My sister in law brought this to Sunday dinner and every single person asked for the recipe. Perfect for this time of year

  These slow cooker 4-ingredient apple mustard pork chops are the kind of easy, comforting dinner that feels just right when the weather starts cooling off and everyone wants something warm and hearty. The combination of pork chops, apple, and mustard gives you that perfect sweet-savory balance, and the slow cooker does most of the … Read more

Oven-Baked 3-Ingredient Potato Ring Mold

Oven-Baked 3-Ingredient Potato Ring Mold A stunning potato side dish made with just three main ingredients. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with butter and cream, then baked until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining tender and creamy inside. Ingredients 3 lb (1.4 kg) Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled 6 tbsp unsalted butter, … Read more

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Salad

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Salad A fresh, creamy, and flavorful shrimp salad with a delicious Cajun kick. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, lunch, meal prep, or an easy back-to-school meal. Ingredients For the Shrimp 1 lb (450 g) medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1–2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1/2 teaspoon … Read more

SLOW COOKER BROWN SUGAR HAM

 SLOW COOKER BROWN SUGAR HAM  INGREDIENTS 1 fully cooked spiral ham (about 4–7 lbs) 1/2 to 1 cup brown sugar 1 can pineapple (chunks or rings, with juice) 2–3 tbsp mustard (optional, Dijon or yellow) 1 tsp ground cloves (optional)  INSTRUCTIONS Place the ham in your slow cooker (cut side down). Spread mustard over the … Read more

Creamy Chicken Salad with Grapes

Creamy Chicken Salad with Grapes Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded) 1 cup red seedless grapes (halved) 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 2 … Read more

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Savory Stuffing

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Savory Stuffing Tender, juicy bone-in pork chops slow-cooked over a flavorful, savory stuffing. This easy comfort-food dinner is perfect for a cozy family meal. Ingredients 3–4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick 1 box (6 oz) seasoned stuffing mix 1 ½ cups chicken broth 1 small onion, diced 2 … Read more