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East TN gal sharing quick & easy recipes, lots of laughs and love & my Appalachian life on YouTube

15/12/2025

🎄 LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY PARTY FOOD THAT’S FAST, EASY & CHEAP!

Friends… if every group chat you’re in is suddenly asking you to “bring a little something,” this video is for YOU. 😅
Today I’m sharing some last-minute, semi-homemade 3-ingredient holiday appetizers and snacks that look fancy, taste amazing, and won’t break the bank. These come together in minutes and nobody will ever guess how easy they were!

Perfect for:
✔ Christmas parties
✔ Church potlucks
✔ Office parties
✔ Family get-togethers
✔ Or when you just need a quick festive bite at home

If you need something FAST that still feels special, I’ve got you covered. 💛
➡️ Watch here and tell me which one you’d make first! https://youtu.be/tx9gVcDmWIw

11/12/2025

Merry Christmas from

Having a very Merry Early Christmas with my bestie Karen Sanders Jones Food & Family We've been enjoying all the beautiful farm land, shopping, dining, a great show (Deck The Halls) American Music Theatre and the Christmas lights Longwood Gardens. Tomorrow on to see Noah Sight & Sound Theatres more shopping and you know we're hitting Hershey's Chocolate World before we head home. If you want a great trip check out Memories In Motion Travelers

08/12/2025

If your family is anything like mine, there are certain holiday dishes you cannot skip no matter how busy life gets! 🎄✨
After 30+ years of cooking Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter dinners, these 6 recipes have become our non-negotiable must-haves.
Ham, casseroles, mac and cheese, dessert… all the cozy favorites that feel like home. ❤️

I pulled together our family’s ALL-TIME favorite holiday dinner recipes into one video, including my copycat honey baked ham and the casseroles my crew asks for every single year.
So if you want an easy, stress-free holiday menu (with dishes your whole family will love!), this one’s for you.

👉 Watch here https://youtu.be/hnV0InPtp9c
Let me know which dish your family would NEVER let you skip!

01/12/2025

Need a last-minute appetizer for all those holiday parties? Honey… I’ve got you covered! 🎄✨
These 3 easy, budget-friendly holiday dips come together in just MINUTES; they're perfect for after-work gatherings, church potlucks, family dinners, or that “oh no, I forgot to bring something!” moment we all have this time of year. 😅

In this new video, I’m sharing:
🧀 Raspberry Chipotle Cream Cheese Dip (sweet heat + creamy goodness! And made with yummy Jammin Jams)
🌿 Parmesan-Crusted Spinach Dip (that golden topping… 😍)
🌮 Better Than a Restaurant Cheese Dip (the one everyone scrapes the bowl for!)

They’re quick, simple, and packed with flavor; your new go-to holiday lifesavers!
Come watch and let me know which one you’re making first! ❤️👇
https://youtu.be/hrwrXb8DO0Q

Jammin Jams TN

27/11/2025

We really do have so much to be thankful for…
As I look back over this past year (and honestly, my whole little life), I’m overwhelmed by the goodness of God. Life has its ups and downs, but I am blessed beyond what I deserve. And I don't mean material things, but with the things that truly make a person rich: faith, family, friends, our beautiful Appalachian home, and this precious community we’ve built together.

One of the unexpected blessings of this journey has been the chance to meet new folks, support wonderful organizations, and share stories that matter. This year, one of my proudest moments was being invited onto The Mountain Spirit Podcast from Christian Appalachian Project, a ministry serving families, seniors, and children across Appalachia with compassion, resources, meals, and hope.

My episode aired during Hunger Action Month, and Tina and I had such a meaningful conversation about childhood memories, Appalachian heritage, how I learned to cook, and how food has always been more than fuel; it’s love, faith, and family.

If you’re preparing Thanksgiving dinner today (or resting after a good meal!), I hope you’ll give it a listen. You might laugh, maybe tear up, and I hope you’ll feel my heart.
❤️ I’m grateful for you, today and every day.
Happy Thanksgiving, friends.

Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s8e6-cooking-up-hope-w-melonie-effler/id1702522448?i=1000725645618

24/11/2025

If you need some QUICK and stress-free Christmas treats to make with the kids… this is your video! 🎄✨

Me and my daughter spent the afternoon making the cutest little 5-minute no-bake Christmas treats using nothing fancy at all. Just pretzels, marshmallows, candy canes, store-bought cookies, melting chocolate, and a whole lot of laughs. 😂❤️

These aren’t Pinterest-perfect… and that’s the whole point.
They’re fun, fast, festive, and perfect for making memories with your kids or grandbabies. Even the little “oops” moments turned out adorable. 🤣

If you want something you can throw together after school, take to a party, or make for a cozy night at home these treats come together in minutes and kids LOVE them.

🎄 Watch the full video here https://youtu.be/5dtng3s4afM
Drop me a comment and tell me which one you want to try first!

20/11/2025

When you're busy on Tuesday Burger Day Waterfront Bar and Grill you just show up on Wednesday instead ❤️🍔✨️ Without a doubt THE BEST burger in Blount County right in the heart of
Downtown Maryville, Tennessee .

17/11/2025

🦃✨ Holiday dinner stress? Not this year!

I’m sharing 4 make-ahead holiday recipes so you can actually relax and they are SO GOOD! Two next-level desserts (including a Biscoff cookie-butter poke cake 🤎 and a caramel apple éclair cake 🍎) plus two delicious side dish upgrades; cranberry-apple coleslaw and a loaded corn casserole that’s next-level cheesy.

And because every family needs a tried-and-true favorite, I’m bringing back my Aunt Cathy’s Cowboy Beans! 🤠

All of these dishes can be made a day or two ahead, so you can finally enjoy your holiday dinner without running on fumes.

🎥 Watch the full video here ➡️ https://youtu.be/IS9XY-ZWXxU

11/11/2025

Thanksgiving on a Budget 🦃✨
I challenged myself to make a complete Thanksgiving feast for 8 people for under $40!
These aren’t plain, one-ingredient sides either; we’re talking semi-homemade casseroles, veggies, deviled eggs, dessert, and all the fixin’s.

Watch how I did it, get the recipes, and see just how far $40 can go when you cook with a little love and creativity.

🎥 Watch here https://youtu.be/wdgb3jimRXo

09/11/2025

Enjoying the last colors of fall 2025 on the Foothills Parkway in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. So thankful for my beautiful East Tn home.

03/11/2025

These aren’t your average crockpot meals; they’re my brand-new dump-and-go dinners that actually look and taste amazing!

From a bold Mexican Chicken Soup to a creamy Tuscan Chicken Tortellini and even a budget-friendly Steak Diane - you won’t believe these all came from the slow cooker.

They’re simple, cozy, and perfect for busy fall nights. ❤️
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/5Cip1Wa-aV4

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