Show Your Love with a Special Sweet Dessert

(Family Features) Going above and beyond for your loved ones, whether it’s a special occasion or a regular night at home, can show just how much you care. Homemade desserts like these Cheesecake Cookie Cups offer a perfect way to make a delicious treat with love. Find more dessert ideas at Culinary.net.

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Cheesecake Cookie Cups
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy“
Yield: 12 cups

• 2          packages (16 ounces each) chocolate chip cookie dough

Whipping Cream:

• 1          cup heavy cream
• 2          tablespoons sugar

Filling:

• 8          ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2       cup powdered sugar
• 1          cup whipping cream
• crumbled cookies, for topping (optional)
• sprinkles, for topping (optional)

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. In muffin tin, press three pieces of cookie dough into each muffin hole. Bake 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes then use shot glass and press into each hole. Let cool another 5 minutes and place on rack to cool completely.
3. With hand mixer, mix heavy cream and sugar until it thickens then add cream cheese and powdered sugar; cream together. Spoon into cool cookie cups.
4. If desired, use piping bag and pipe pretty edge around cup. Top with crumbled cookies or sprinkles, if desired.

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(Family Features) It’s tough to beat an easy dinner that’s equal parts comforting, convenient and delicious. This Loaded Hamburger Potato Casserole is no exception – just brown ground beef then mix in a casserole dish with potatoes, bacon, cheese and more before baking for an hour. Find more casserole recipes and beyond at Culinary.net.

Loaded Hamburger Potato Casserole

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6

• 1 pound ground hamburger
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 bag (1 1/2 pounds) tri-colored baby potatoes
• 1 can (10 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup fried onions (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 1/2 ounces bacon pieces
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• chives or green onions, for topping

1. Heat oven to 375 F.
2. In skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with garlic powder; drain and set aside.
3. Cut potatoes into small pieces. In casserole dish, mix beef; potatoes; soup; sour cream; milk; fried onions, if desired; cheese; and bacon pieces. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bake, covered, 50 minutes then uncover and bake 10 minutes.
4. Top with chives or green onions.

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Savory Pork Chili Fresh from the Slow Cooker

(Family Features) If you’re hunting for a cool-weather warmup or just need a break from the kitchen, the slow cooker is a perfect tool to make dinner a breeze. This Barbecue Chili recipe from “Cookin’ Savvy” offers a hearty meal that serves a crowd.

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Barbecue Chili
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 8-10

• 1          pork loin (2-3 pounds)
• 1          can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 2          cups barbecue sauce, divided
• 1          cup water
• 1          can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2          cans (27 ounces each) chili beans
• 1          package chili seasoning
• 1          tablespoon barbecue seasoning
• 1          tablespoon onion powder
• 1          tablespoon garlic powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• sour cream, for serving
• shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
• corn chips, for serving

1. Place pork loin in slow cooker. Cover with diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 cup barbecue sauce and water; cook on low 4-6 hours.
2. Cut up cooked meat and place in Dutch oven along with juices from slow cooker. Add remaining barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, chili beans, chili seasoning, barbecue seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and corn chips.

Tip: Add can of beans if serving bigger crowd.

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