the BEST Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe (no molasses)
April 21, 2020
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Soft ginger cookies full of warm spices and flavor…without using molasses. A family favorite that we make multiple times a year!
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Minnesota Wild Rice Dressing
November 14, 2019
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We call this wild rice “stuffing” in my house. Really, it’s a classic wild rice casserole made in the traditional Minnesota way complete with pork sausage, water chestnuts, and egg. I use canned wild rice and ready-to-serve brown rice to keep it easy! This wild rice dish makes appearances at many Minnesota homes during the
Perfect Mashed Cauliflower
November 8, 2019
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This mashed cauliflower recipe makes the most perfect, creamy, flavorful batch of mashed cauliflower you’ll ever make. All in one pot, this recipe will be a favorite your family asks for again and again!
Toilet Tube Haystack Name Cards
November 6, 2019
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Create cute little haystacks from cardboard tubes or brown paper strips. A sustainable craft that makes your fall table look adorable!
Turkey Tenderloin Skillet Dinner
November 5, 2019
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Turkey tenderloin, stuffing, green beans, onion, and fresh herbs in one pan from stovetop to oven to your table! Tender turkey tenderloin is baked up with stuffing, fresh green beans (or frozen), and delicious fresh herbs and onions for the ultimate skillet dinner!
Cranberry Whiskey Sour
October 23, 2019
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Only 4 ingredients for this delicious and OH SO EASY cocktail. A perfectly seasonal drink.
How to Make the Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce
October 22, 2019
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Until I was an adult I thought cranberry sauce came shaped like a tin can and had ridges in it. I most likely had homemade cranberry sauce somewhere and didn’t realize what it was. My brain would have processed it as coming from a different brand of canned stuff. That was all I knew. This isn’t that. But it is almost as easy!
Double Ginger Apple Cookie
September 30, 2019
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These gingers feature two types of ginger and sweet apples for a perfect flavor combo! A one-bowl easy recipe!
Bacon Jam
September 26, 2019
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If you have never heard of bacon jam you are in for the treat of all treats today! Bacon jam is little bits of bacon and onion simmered up with brown sugar, sherry wine, and fresh thyme.
Pumpkin Caramel Cream Cheese Poke Cake
August 23, 2019
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Topped with a cream cheese frosting and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce, this pumpkin poke cake is the absolute BEST, most decadent fall dessert. You’ll fall in love with the creamy frosting, sweet caramel, and pumpkin cake.
Homemade Carrot Dog Treats
April 12, 2019
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Y’all, I can’t make yummy treats only for the humans in my family! My pups need the best and yummiest treats, too. We used to go through a fair amount of treats each month but I’ve been making more and more of the treats homemade and saving! Not only am I saving cash, they are
the BEST Old-fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
March 28, 2019
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This is the BEST homemade Coconut Cream Pie you’ll ever have. Old-fashioned coconut cream filling with an easy and amazing graham cracker crust. This is the recipe you’ll be making again and again. Be prepared to be asked to bring this pie to everything! This is an easy custard based coconut cream pie with the
easy Jalapeno-Pineapple Ham Recipe
February 21, 2019
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A crazy simple recipe for brown sugar glazed ham with sweet pineapple and spicy jalapeno. You’ll be finding every excuse to bake up this ham. Our family’s favorite ham recipe (we serve this up with Whiskey Glazed Brown Sugar Carrots)! This is a ham recipe I love using and recently made up for my family.
Butternut Squash Cake Recipe (naturally sweetened)
February 19, 2019
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This cake is full of yummy spice cake flavor but is also chock full of nutritious butternut squash. The best part? Not a drop of refined sugar in sight!
Whiskey Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
February 14, 2019
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Baby carrots in a sweet brown sugar and whiskey glaze are the BEST side dish. Super easy to make and the bourbon adds a subtle lift to the traditional glazed carrots recipe. You’ll love it!
Mini Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bites
October 16, 2018
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These little bites are basically the BEST thing you can make this holiday season. Mini pumpkin pies with pecans on top. So simple, sooo cute, and sooo delicious! Like really, try them!!
Spiced Pear & Apple Pie
October 11, 2018
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This is a delicious fall pie full of sliced pears, apples, spices, and flavor! This uses a classic homemade pie filling and amps up the flavor with sweet pears and spices. My personal favorite pie recipe! It feels like a warm hug!
Wade’s Brandy Apple Crumble Pie
October 9, 2018
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This pie, from my daughter’s boyfriend Wade, is the PERFECT fall apple pie! Brandy is the secret for this delicious, tender, and full of flavor Brandy Apple Crumble Pie that you’ll want to make this weekend. Your insides will be warmed with every bite!
Dark Chocolate Satin Pie
October 4, 2018
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A decadent, rich Dark Chocolate Satin Pie. Similar to a French Silk Pie but made with dark chocolate resulting in a richer, more decadent filling. So good! You probably aren’t watching my Facebook Live’s over on The NellieBellie Kitchen page like a crazy person. So, you probably didn’t see the FB live in which I
easy Banana Cream Pie Recipe
October 3, 2018
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An easy, creamy, and delicious Banana Cream Pie. This recipe uses bananas, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping for a classic, old-fashioned, full-of-flavor family favorite. My neighbor said that this was the one of the best pies he’s had “and he has had a lot of pie”, in his words. High praise, indeed. Although, I often
Grandma’s BEST Pie Crust
October 2, 2018
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Grandma’s BEST pie crust has a bit of a modern update with the use of the food processor. But, the combo of butter and lard (or shortening) still gives the most tender and flaky crust you can get! Like, srsly. BEST!
How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust
September 29, 2018
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I do NOT want anyone to read this list of tips for making the perfect pie crust and run away from baking a pie, for themselves. Use these tips if you are the type of person that needs all the information before you do any of the things. Those of you that want to just
Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich
November 20, 2017
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Is there anything better than a great big Thanksgiving meal? We think so. Leftovers. In our opinion, the leftovers beat the main meal and we are sure to make far more food then needed simply to be sure that we have plenty of leftovers to make my Grandma’s Turkey Crescent Rolls and these fun sandwiches…
Old-fashioned Buttermilk Pie
November 3, 2017
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This old-fashioned buttermilk pie is smooth and creamy. Easy to make and utterly delicious. Be sure to use the best buttermilk and butter in this recipe!
Turkey Crescent Roll bundles | Timeless Traditions Recipe
November 2, 2017
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These little bundles of carbs, meat, and dairy are called Turkey Crescent Roll bundles and, to me, they are more than piles of goodness. This recipe reminds me of my Grandma Bunny and Thanksgiving every time I make them.
Baked Brie and cranberries (in bread bowls)
October 31, 2017
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Anyone that has baked brie knows what a treat this is. If you haven’t yet tried it, do so! It is an easy, delicious, and beautiful appetizer. I know I say to make this for parties and get together s but, the truth is, I make this for football games. And Tuesday nights. It is just too tasty, lovely, and easy to be restricted to special occasions.
Crockpot Creamed Corn
October 26, 2017
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Granny Alice and CrockPot Creamed corn. Don’t miss this wonderful story and recipe from Alice Seuffert from Dining With Alice (another MN girl!). You will the warmth from the story AND the recipe. One of our Timeless Traditions recipes.
Pumpkin Better than Sex Cake
August 31, 2017
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There are loads of easy cake recipes to bring to parties. Some only take 30 minutes, or others only a few simple steps. This Pumpkin Better than Sex cake is not only a few ingredients, but soooo delicious and easy. It doesn’t make sense that this cake works OR that it tastes so delicious. The
easy Key Lime Pie
May 9, 2017
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This key lime pie recipe is pretty darn close to the classic version Grandma used to make, with a few changes to simplify the recipe and save time.
homemade Carrot Cake recipe {with cream cheese frosting}
May 4, 2017
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This is the best homemade carrot cake recipe you will ever find. It comes from my Grandma’s recipe box of homemade cake recipes and has been baked so many times I can’t count. In the spring, it is made. For birthday’s, it is made. With cream cheese frosting, as layer cakes, as bars, and even
easy Apple Pie Bars – with crumble topping
September 6, 2016
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These easy Apple Pie bars are easy to make, taste like apple pie AND apple crisp at the same time! Perfect for serving a crowd!
How to create a Thanksgiving Leftovers Station
November 20, 2015
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A Thanksgiving Leftovers Station is easy to put together and a great way to send home guests with leftovers! Guaranteed crowd pleaser this Holiday season!
Bourbon Apple Cider Sangria Cocktail
November 9, 2015
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Bourbon-soaked apples and pears combine with sparkling wine and apple cider for Bourbon Apple Cider Sangria.
Teriyaki Turkey Lettuce Wraps (Paleo & Gluten Free)
August 26, 2015
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My girl Haley is a genius at budget-friendly recipes that are tasty AND good for your pocketbook. Some of you know that I, too, have been on a cave-man type of diet for several months. So to have her creating recipes focusing on veggies and meats is exciting for me. I can’t wait to see
The Pumpkin Gingersnap Pie you never knew you needed!
October 7, 2014
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We have updated the photo and recipe for this pumpkin pie post which first appeared in 2013 (though we left many original photos as well). This recipe is amazing and delicious! We want to bring it back to your attention so you can add it to your fall line-up. It’s easy to make with fantastic results…
Healthier green bean casserole
September 29, 2014
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Green bean casserole is a holiday must-have alongside brown sugar glazed carrots and your favorite stuffing. The mixture of beans, mushrooms, onions, and delicious creaminess is an expected part of any holiday meal, but the truth is…it is bad for you. Sure, it has beans. But it also has a whole ton of cream and