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Marvin Campbell, 8828 Alpine Cir, Charlotte (2025)

22/09/2025

Easy Pumpkin Recipes — 6 Sweet Ways
Try these delicious pumpkin treats for cozy autumn baking—simple, flavorful, and perfect to share!

Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake
Ingredients

9-inch graham cracker crust

16 oz cream cheese

½ cup granulated white sugar

½ cup canned pumpkin

2 large eggs

½ tsp cinnamon

⅛ tsp ground cloves

⅛ tsp nutmeg

Pumpkin Chocolate Bundt Cake
Ingredients

¾ cup chocolate chips

4 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla

¼ cup vegetable oil

2 cups canned pumpkin

1 cup milk

1½ cup sugar

3 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients

1½ cups flour

1¼ cups sugar

1¼ cups canned pumpkin

½ cup vegetable oil

½ cup water

2 large eggs

1 Tbsp cinnamon

1 Tbsp ginger

½ tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup chocolate chips

1 tsp salt

Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donuts
Ingredients

½ cup coconut oil

3 Tbsp canned pumpkin

¾ cup almond milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 cup flour

½ cup sugar

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

1½ tsp cinnamon

2 Tbsp sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp cloves

1 cup vegetable oil

2 cups canned pumpkin

2 cups flour

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp nutmeg

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

⅔ cup butter

6 oz cream cheese

2 Tbsp milk

2 tsp vanilla

One Bowl Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

½ tsp cloves

1¼ cups canned pumpkin

½ cup canola oil

2 large eggs

Each mouthwatering pumpkin treat is easy to mix up and bake for a sweet, autumn-inspired snack. Try one (or all!) and enjoy the flavors of fall.

22/09/2025

🍂 Pumpkin Themed Breakfast! 🎃✨
Wake up to cozy fall flavors with these delicious pumpkin breakfast ideas—each recipe brings out the best of autumn!

👉 Pumpkin French Toast Rolls
18-20 slices white bread, crusts removed

1 cup pumpkin butter

4 large eggs

½ cup milk

½ tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking powder

1 pinch pumpkin pie spice

2 tbsp butter, melted

⅓ cup sugar

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

👉 Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes
1½ cups all-purpose flour

3 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp sugar

¾ tsp salt

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

¾ cup pumpkin puree

1¼ cup milk, warmed

3 tbsp butter, melted

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

👉 Pumpkin Crumb Muffins
Crumb Topping

4 tbsp butter, room temperature

¾ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup dark brown sugar

Muffins

1¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup dark brown sugar, packed

½ tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp baking soda

2 eggs, room temperature

15 oz pumpkin puree (not pie filling)

½ cup vegetable oil

1½ tsp pure vanilla extract

👉 Pumpkin Pie Spice Waffles
2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp sugar

4 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

2 large eggs

1½ cups warm milk

6 tbsp pumpkin pie spice butter spread, melted

1 tsp vanilla extract

These pumpkin recipes are perfect for breakfast on a crisp fall morning—fluffy pancakes, spiced muffins, sweet French toast rolls, and toasty waffles!

21/09/2025

Six Snacks Perfect for a Halloween Party! 🎃
Turn your haunted bash into a delicious treat fest with these spooktacular bites—so easy, kids and grownups will love every morsel!

🧡 Crockpot Halloween Haystacks
16 oz white candy coating

2 cups chow mein noodles

2 cups dry roasted peanuts

Halloween sprinkles

🖤 Mummy Fudge
2 cups white baking chips

2 oz white almond bark

14 oz sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp vanilla

½ tsp salt

32 candy eyes

🧡 Halloween Party Shots
3 oz orange flavored gelatin mix

3 oz grape gelatin mix

2 cups boiling water

1 cup cold water

1 cup vodka

Whipped cream

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Halloween sprinkles

🖤 Monster Munch Popcorn Mix
6 cups popcorn

½ cup candy corn

½ cup M&Ms Halloween colors

2 cups pretzel

2 cups vanilla flavored candy melts

Halloween sprinkles

½ cup candy eyeballs

Orange, purple, green food coloring

🧡 Halloween Pretzel Rods
11 oz white chocolate candy melts

15 pretzel rods

½ cup purple sprinkles

½ cup orange sprinkles

½ cup green sprinkles

🖤 Jalapeno Popper Mummies
10 Rhodes Yeast Dinner Rolls

10 jalapeno peppers

8 oz cream cheese

8 oz pepper jack cheese

1 green onion

¼ cup crumbled bacon pieces

Black olive slices

Celebrate the season with these tasty and creative treats—sure to bring Halloween fun to every party table!

21/09/2025

Spooky Halloween Foods 🎃
Bring a little frightful fun to your table with these ghoulishly delicious Halloween treats—perfect for a monstrously good time!

👻 Halloween Hot Chocolate
2¾ cups whole milk

½ cup heavy cream

1 cup black cocoa powder

1½ cups caramel sauce

Ghost-shaped Peeps

👻 Spooky Spaghetti & Meatballs
¼ cup bread crumbs

½ tsp garlic salt

½ tsp Italian seasoning

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 lb ground beef

1 lb spaghetti noodles

24 oz pasta sauce

String cheese

Black olives

Serve these spooky dishes for a Halloween celebration that’s both creepy and delicious!

21/09/2025

my mom always baked cheesecakes for special occasions—but never with three layers of chocolate. Years later, I made this triple chocolate cheesecake for her birthday, and her eyes lit up like it was Christmas morning. It’s rich, decadent, and absolutely worth every single bite.

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust

Ingredients

For the Crust

28 Oreo cookies

3 tbsp butter, melted

For the Filling

1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

24 oz cream cheese (3 packages, room temp)

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup heavy cream

¼ cup sour cream

3 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Ganache

⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ cup heavy cream

For the Chocolate Whipped Cream

2 cups heavy cream

½ cup powdered sugar

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Pulse Oreos into fine crumbs, mix with butter, and press into a greased 9” springform pan (about 1.5” up sides). Bake 10 minutes, set aside.

Filling: Melt chocolate chips until smooth, cool slightly. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in heavy cream and sour cream. Add melted chocolate, then eggs and vanilla (on low, don’t overmix). Pour into cooled crust. Bake 55 minutes, until edges are set but center slightly jiggly. Cool 1 hour, then refrigerate.

Ganache: Heat chocolate chips and heavy cream in microwave (30-sec intervals) until smooth. Spread evenly over chilled cheesecake. Chill at least 2 more hours.

Whipped Cream: Whip cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto cheesecake before serving.

Slice and enjoy!

Storage

Refrigerate up to 4 days.

Freeze whole or slices, wrapped well, up to 2 months.

21/09/2025

When I was in college, my roommates and I would celebrate the first cool day of fall by making pumpkin milkshakes. We’d curl up in blankets, sip them from tall glasses, and pretend we were in some cozy café instead of a drafty apartment. To this day, that creamy blend of pumpkin and spice feels like autumn in a cup.

Pumpkin Milkshakes

Ingredients (serves 4)

29 oz can pumpkin puree

1 pint vanilla ice cream (about 2 cups, softened)

4 cups milk (any variety: whole, skim, almond, oat, etc.)

1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or make your own with 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp ginger, ⅛ tsp cloves)

Whipped cream (optional, for topping)

Pinch of nutmeg (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

In a blender, combine pumpkin, vanilla ice cream, milk, and pumpkin pie spice.

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Pour into tall glasses.

Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired.

Tips

Use vanilla ice cream for the classic flavor, but try chocolate, cinnamon, or even pumpkin ice cream for fun variations.

Swap in frozen yogurt and skim milk for a lighter version.

21/09/2025

Sunday dinners always meant mashed potatoes and gravy at my grandma’s table. She never used packets—her gravy was always from scratch, rich and savory, poured generously over everything on our plates. This easy brown gravy recipe reminds me of those comforting meals, but with the bonus of not needing drippings at all.

Easy Homemade Brown Gravy (No Drippings Needed)

Ingredients (makes about 2 cups)

4 tbsp onion, minced

2 tbsp butter

2 cups beef broth

4 tbsp water

2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Add onions and cook until tender.

Stir in beef broth and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch to make a slurry.

Slowly pour the slurry into the broth mixture, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens (about 1 minute).

Serve hot over mashed potatoes, meatloaf, or your favorite dish.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for 2–3 days.

Freeze for a few months, thawing before reheating.

21/09/2025

Every Thanksgiving, my dad insisted cranberry sauce was the one thing the table couldn’t do without. While the rest of us were reaching for mashed potatoes and rolls, he was spooning tart, jewel-colored cranberries onto his plate with a smile. Once I learned how quick and easy it was to make from scratch, I never went back to the can—now it’s his favorite part of dinner, made with love.

Classic Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients (10 servings)

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar

3 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)

1 cup orange juice

Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and orange juice. Stir until sugars dissolve.

Add cranberries and a pinch of cinnamon.

Cook about 10 minutes, until cranberries begin to pop.

For smoother sauce, lightly mash some of the berries; leave some whole if preferred.

Remove from heat, cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate to set and thicken.

Storage

Store covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Can also be frozen in an airtight container.

21/09/2025

When I was younger, my mom always looked for ways to sneak veggies into desserts—zucchini in brownies, carrots in muffins, and my favorite: zucchini in bread. But when she added apples to her zucchini loaf one fall, it became something truly special. Warm, spiced, moist, and with little bursts of apple, it’s still a recipe that makes me think of cozy afternoons in her kitchen.

Apple Zucchini Quick Bread

Ingredients (makes 2 loaves)
For the Bread

4 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup unsweetened applesauce (or vegetable oil)

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

2 cups shredded zucchini

1 cup diced apple (Granny Smith or Gala)

For the Topping

4 tbsp butter, softened

4 tbsp granulated sugar

2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease two 9×5” loaf pans with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, both sugars, applesauce, and vanilla until combined.

In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Add dry mixture into wet mixture; stir until just combined.

Fold in shredded zucchini and diced apple. Divide batter evenly into pans.

Mix topping ingredients (butter, sugar, cinnamon) with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.

Bake 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool slightly in pans before removing and slicing.

Storage

Keeps 4–5 days at room temp in an airtight container.

Freezer-friendly: wrap tightly and store up to 3 months.

21/09/2025

Make Your Favorite Taco Bell Meals at Home!!
Crunchwrap Supreme
1 lb ground beef

¼ cup taco seasoning

¾ cup water

6 burrito-size flour tortillas

6 street taco-size flour tortillas

⅔ cup nacho cheese sauce

6 tostadas

1 cup sour cream

2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese

1 cup diced tomatoes

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

Vegetable oil (for cooking)

Burrito Supreme
1 lb ground beef

¼ cup taco seasoning

¾ cup water

6 burrito-size flour tortillas

6 street taco-size flour tortillas

⅔ cup nacho cheese sauce

6 tostadas

1 cup sour cream

2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese

1 cup diced tomatoes

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

Vegetable oil (for cooking)

Mexican Pizza
1 lb ground beef

¼ cup taco seasoning

¾ cup water

8 taco-size flour tortillas

1 cup refried beans

1 cup enchilada sauce

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

¼ cup diced tomatoes

¼ cup diced green onions

¼ cup sliced black olives

Sour cream (for topping)

Vegetable oil (for cooking)

Nacho Cheese
16 oz Velveeta cheese

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

½ cup evaporated milk

5 tbsp pickled jalapeno juice

Taco Bell Meat
1 lb ground beef

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

½ tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp cumin

1 tsp beef bouillon paste

2 tbsp tomato paste

½ tsp granulated sugar

½ cup water

Caramel Apple Empanadas
1 package refrigerated pie crusts

2 medium Granny Smith apples, diced

¼ cup sugar

¼ tsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp butter

¼ cup caramel sauce

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Additional sugar for sprinkling

Make these Taco Bell classics right in your own kitchen and enjoy all the flavors, crispy textures, and cheesy goodness at home!

21/09/2025

my siblings and I would gather around the kitchen table every December with bowls of sprinkles, tubes of colored icing, and a pile of sugar cookies waiting to be decorated. We didn’t care if they came out messy or perfect—it was the tradition that made it magical. These Christmas sugar cookies remind me of those afternoons, filling the house with buttery sweetness and laughter.

Christmas Sugar Cookies

Ingredients (about 36 cookies)

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 tsp almond extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp salt

Best Ever Sugar Cookie Icing (for decorating)

Pearl sugar balls, dragees, or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).

Beat in eggs, vanilla, and almond extract until combined.

Mix in salt and 3 cups of flour. If dough is sticky, add more flour, 1 tbsp at a time, until it comes together.

Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.

Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.

Place cookies on prepared sheets, then chill for 15 minutes before baking to help hold shape.

Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges just start to brown. Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Once cooled, decorate with icing and sprinkles. Let icing dry fully before storing.

Storage & Make Ahead

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.

Dough can be frozen up to 1 month (wrap well).

Decorated cookies can also be frozen, layered with parchment.

21/09/2025

Sweeten Your Holidays with Easy & Festive Christmas Candy!

Create holiday magic with these deliciously simple Christmas candy recipes that are perfect for gifting, sharing, or indulging yourself. From creamy divinity to rich caramels and colorful mints, these treats will make your season merry and bright!

Jello Divinity Candy
2 large egg whites

3 (3-oz) boxes flavored Jello

2½ cups granulated sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

½ cup water

½ cup finely chopped pecans

Christmas Mints
⅓ cup granulated sugar

4 oz cream cheese

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp light/clear corn syrup

1 tsp peppermint extract

4¼–5 cups powdered sugar

6 drops green liquid food coloring

6 drops red liquid food coloring

Crockpot Candy
16 oz dry-roasted peanuts

22 oz white chocolate chips

5 oz dark chocolate chips

½ cup creamy peanut butter

⅓ cup toffee bits

Festive sprinkles

Sea salt

Martha Washington Candy
1½ sticks unsalted butter

4 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 cups shredded sweetened coconut

14 oz sweetened condensed milk

10 oz maraschino cherries

1½ cups chopped pecans

16 oz chocolate melting wafers

Homemade Caramels
1½ cups granulated white sugar

½ cup honey

6 tbsp salted butter

¼ tsp salt

¾ cup heavy cream

Chocolate Christmas Candy
2 cups semi-sweet melting chocolate

2 cups white chocolate melting wafers

½ cup white nonpareil sprinkles

½ cup red, green, and white sprinkles

½ cup crushed candy canes

These festive candies are easy to make and perfect for celebrating with family and friends. Spread holiday cheer with every sweet, homemade bite!

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