Recipes

Slow Cooker Crab and Green Onion Dip

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 3 hours | Makes: 16 servings (1/4 cup each)

Ingredients:

3 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, cubed

2 cans (6 oz. each) lump crabmeat, drained

4 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup 2% milk

2 tsp prepared horseradish

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp salt

Melba rounds

Instructions:

In a greased 3 qt slow cooker, combine cream cheese, crabmeat, green onions, milk, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve with Melba rounds.

TurleyFamily2026-02-05T21:54:32+00:00February 5th, 2026|

Cheese Crispies

Prep: 15 mins + chilling | Bake: 15 mins / batch | Makes: about 4 1/2 dozen

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 1/2 cups (10 oz.) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies

Pecan Halves, optional

Instructions:

In a large bowl, beat butter and cheddar cheese until blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and cayenne; gradually beat into cheese mixture. Stir in Rice Krispies. If necessary, turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4-6 times, forming a stiff dough.
Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7″-long roll. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hr or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4″ slices. Place 1″ apart on un-greased baking sheets. If desired, top each slice with a pecan half. Bake 14-16 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove crackers from pans to wire racks to cool.

TurleyFamily2026-02-05T21:55:08+00:00February 5th, 2026|

Eggs Florentine Casserole

Prep: 25 mins | Bake: 30 mins + standing | Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb. bulk pork sausage

2 tbsp butter

1 large onion, chopped

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

12 large eggs

2 cups 2% milk

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink; breaking into crumbles; drain and transfer to a greased 9×13″ baking dish.
In same skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and mushrooms; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach. Spoon vegetable mixture over sausage.
In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk; pour egg mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until the center is set and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°F. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

TurleyFamily2026-02-05T21:43:49+00:00February 5th, 2026|

Cherry Almond Coffee Cake

Prep: 15 min | Bake: 50 min | + Cooling Makes: 12 Servings

Ingredients:

S2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar, divided

3/4 cup cold butter, cubed

tsp. baking powder

tsp. baking soda

tsp. salt

1 cup (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1 cup cherry preserves

1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and 3/4 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb misture for topping. Add baking powder, baking soda and salt to remaining crumb mixture. Stir in sour cream, 1 egg and extract until blended.
Spread onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and the remaining sugar until smooth. Add the remaining egg; beat on low speed just until. blended. Pour into pan; spoon preserves over top. Sprinkle with th ereserved crumb mixture and almonds.
Bake 50-60 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Serve warm or cold.

TurleyFamily2026-02-04T23:55:30+00:00February 4th, 2026|

Orange Pomegranate Salad with Honey

Total: 10 mins | Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients:

5 medium oranges or 10 clementines

1/2 cup pomegranate arills

2 tbsp honey

2 tsp orange flower water or orange juice

Instructions:

Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each orange; stand orange upright on cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from oranges. Cut crosswise into 1/2″ slices.
Arrange orange slices on a serving platter; sprinkle with pomegranate arills. In a bowl, mix honey and orange flower water; drizzle over fruit.

TurleyFamily2026-02-05T21:55:00+00:00February 4th, 2026|

Coconut Eggnog Pie

Prep: 10 mins | Bake: 55 mins + chilling | Makes: 10 servings

Ingredients:

2 large eggs

1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup eggnog

1/2 cup butter, melted

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tsp gorund cinnamon

dash salt

2 1/2 cups flaked coconut, divided

1 extra-servings graham cracker crust (9 oz.) *

1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, baet the first seven ingredients until blended; stir in coconut. Pour into crust; sprinkle with nuts and remaining coconut. Bake on a lower oven rack 10 mins.
Reduce oven setting to 325°F. Cover top loosely with foil. Bake 45-50 minutes longer or until filling has set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

To prepare a homemade Graham Cracker crust:

Mix 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar; stir in 1/3 cup melted butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9″ pie plate. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

TurleyFamily2026-02-04T22:35:58+00:00February 4th, 2026|

Bacon Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Blondies

Prep: 30 mins | Bake: 45 mins + chilling | Makes: 16 servings

Ingredients:

8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

2 cups (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips

Cheesecake layer:

2 pkg. (8oz. each) cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

2 large eggs, beaten

3/4 cup 2% milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9″-square baking pan with foil, letting ends extend uip and over sides; grease foil.
Reserve 1.4 cup crumbled bacon for top. In a bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and bakings soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and remaining bacon. Press half of the dough onto bottom of the pan.
In a bowl, beatm cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla and milk, beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over dough; drop remaining dough by tablespoonfuls over cheesecake layer. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.
Bake 45-50 mins or until golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before cutting. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into bars.

TurleyFamily2026-02-04T22:30:58+00:00February 4th, 2026|

Rich and Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time: 10 mins | Bake TIme: 25 mins | Makes: 6 servings (2/3 cup each)

Ingredients:

2 lbs red potatoes cut into 1/2″ cubes (about 6 cups)

1 cup chicken broth

4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3/4 tsp salt

Additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Uncover, cook 4-6 minutes longer or until broth is almost evaporated; stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese until melted. Mash potatoes slightly; gradually adding sour cream, Parmesan cheese and salt; heat through. If desired, serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

TurleyFamily2026-02-04T22:25:06+00:00February 4th, 2026|

Super Simple Scalloped Potatoes

Prep Time: 15 mins | Bake TIme: 45 mins + standing | Makes: 10 servings (3/4 cup each)

Ingredients:

3 lbs. potatoes, thinly sliced (about 10 cups)

3 cups heavy whipping cream

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp minced fresh thyme, optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with cream, salt, pepper and, if desired, thyme. Transfer to a greased 9×13″ baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, 45-55 minutes or until potatoes are tender and top is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

TurleyFamily2026-02-04T22:20:50+00:00February 4th, 2026|

Michigan Cherry Salad

Total Time: 15 mins | Makes: 8 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

Ingredients:

7 oz. baby spinach (about 9 cups)

3 oz. spring mix salad greens (about 5 cups)

1 large apple, chopped

1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

1/2 cup dried cherries

1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Dressing:

1/4 cup fresh raspberries

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

3 tbsp cider vinegar

3 tbsp cherry preserves

1 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
Place raspberries, vinegars, preserves and sugar in a blender. WHile processing, slowly add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
To toast nuts: Bake in a shallow pan in a 350°F over for 10-15 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

TurleyFamily2026-02-04T22:16:11+00:00February 4th, 2026|