Helping you answer the question: “What’s for dinner?” This week we are making three cheese stuffed shells with homemade spaghetti sauce, an everyday green salad, and easy garlic knots.
And if you need some last minute Christmas gifts, something to take to a holiday party, or something to leave by the fireplace for Santa, we are making crock pot pecan candy, classic snowball cookies, mom’s homemade fudge, and cheesy sausage balls.
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Meal Prep & Leftover Tips
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce: Feel free to tweak the seasonings. If you prefer a hint of sweetness, add a pinch of sugar or a splash of balsamic vinegar. For heat, add a few red pepper flakes.
Three Cheese Stuffed Shells: This recipe makes a large casserole, so it’s great when entertaining or feeding lots of folks. And if that’s not enough, I love whipping it up to freeze for those times when I really don’t have the time or desire to cook.
Garlic Knots: Swap parmesan with mozzarella, asiago, or cheddar for different cheese flavors. Use garlic-infused olive oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option. Add fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Bisquick Sausage Balls: To make ahead of time – Mix everything up, scoop out the batter, flash freeze it on a sheet pan, then pop them into a bag and freeze. When ready to bake, place on the sheet pan, allow to thaw, and bake.
Snowball Cookies: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container layered with parchment paper to prevent sticking. They’ll stay fresh for a week at room temp or freeze beautifully for up to a month.
Mom’s Homemade Fudge: Once the chocolate is melted and the ingredients are smooth and creamy, toss in a cup of what you like—nuts, marshmallows, dried fruit, or chocolate chips.
Chocolate Pecan Candy: A 5–6 quart slow cooker works well for this amount of chocolate and nuts. If your crock pot is much larger, the mixture may spread too thin and melt unevenly.
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