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Hearts That Care Hearts That Care Whole Life Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 10:00am -12:00pm except the 4th Thursday.

We are open the 4th Saturday from 10:00am - 12:00pm.

01/15/2026

No-Fail Chocolate Fudge Recipe

Ingredients:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:
Start by placing a saucepan over medium heat. Combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in the saucepan. Stir the mixture continuously until it becomes smooth and fully melted. Once melted, take the saucepan off the heat and mix in the vanilla extract, along with the chopped nuts if you choose to include them.

Next, pour the fudge mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. To allow the fudge to set, refrigerate it for about 2 hours. Once firm, cut the fudge into squares and enjoy!

01/10/2026

Hearts That Care Food Pantry will be open on Thursday January 15,2026. From 10:00am-12:00pm

12/20/2025

Absolutely mouthwatering and so easy to make!
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients:
Shrimp
Garlic
Pasta

12/20/2025

I love a good quick bread - here are 5 recipes for you to try! 🍞🍞

1️⃣ Cinnamon Quick Bread
2️⃣ Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Quick Bread
3️⃣ Beer Bread
4️⃣ Apple Zucchini Quick Bread
5️⃣ Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread

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12/15/2025

I love a good bundt cake! Here are 5 new cakes for your collection.

1️⃣ Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake
2️⃣ Butterscotch Bundt Cake
3️⃣ 7Up Bundt Cake
4️⃣ 7Up Chocolate Bundt Cake
5️⃣ Butter Pecan Bundt Cake

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12/15/2025

🍚 1. Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups cooked rice (cold or day-old)
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
• ¼ cup peas
• ¼ cup corn
• ¼ cup diced carrot
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Green onions (chopped), to garnish

Instructions
1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Scramble eggs, then push to one side of the pan.
3. Add rice and stir-fry 2–3 mins.
4. Add chicken, peas, corn, and carrots.
5. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
6. Mix everything well and cook another 3 mins.
7. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.



🥕 2. Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups cooked rice
• ¼ cup peas
• ¼ cup carrot
• ¼ cup corn
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions
1. Heat oil and scramble eggs.
2. Add cooked rice and toss well.
3. Add peas, carrot, corn, and onion.
4. Cook 3–4 minutes on medium heat.
5. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
6. Stir until everything is coated evenly.
7. Serve warm.



🍤 3. Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup shrimp (peeled and cleaned)
• ¼ cup peas
• ¼ cup carrot
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions
1. Heat oil and sauté shrimp until pink. Remove and set aside.
2. Scramble egg in the same pan.
3. Add rice, peas, and carrot. Stir-fry 2–3 mins.
4. Add shrimp back in.
5. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
6. Cook for 3–4 mins and serve.



🥚 4. Egg Fried Rice

Ingredients
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups cooked rice
• ½ cup peas
• ¼ cup carrot
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions
1. Heat oil and cook the eggs until scrambled.
2. Add rice and break apart lumps.
3. Add peas and carrot and stir-fry 3 mins.
4. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil.
5. Toss and cook 2 mins more.
6. Serve hot.



🥩 5. Beef Fried Rice

Ingredients
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup beef (cooked and diced)
• ¼ cup peas
• ¼ cup carrot
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions
1. Heat oil and scramble egg.
2. Add rice and beef. Stir 2 mins.
3. Add peas and carrot.
4. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
5. Stir well and cook 3–4 mins.
6. Serve.



🍍 6. Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• ¼ cup peas
• ¼ cup carrot
• ¼ cup corn
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp curry powder

Instructions
1. Heat oil, scramble egg.
2. Add rice, pineapple, peas, carrot, and corn.
3. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and curry powder.
4. Stir 4–5 minutes until fragrant.
5. Serve warm.



🌶 Kimchi Fried Rice

Ingredients
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tsp cooking oil
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup kimchi (chopped)
• ½ cup cooked beef or sausage (optional)
• ¼ cup onion (diced)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp gochujang
• 2 eggs
• Chopped green onions

Instructions
1. Heat oil, add onion and kimchi. Stir-fry 2 mins.
2. Add rice and mix well.
3. Add beef/sausage if using.
4. Pour in soy sauce and gochujang.
5. Stir until everything is coated.
6. Cook eggs separately (fried or scrambled) and place on top.
7. Garnish with green onions.



🐖 Ham Fried Rice

Ingredients
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup ham (diced)
• ¼ cup peas
• ¼ cup carrot
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions
1. Heat oil and scramble eggs.
2. Add rice, ham, peas, carrot.
3. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes.
4. Season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
5. Mix thoroughly and serve hot.



🍛 Curry Fried Rice

Ingredients
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups cooked rice
• ¼ cup peas
• ¼ cup carrot
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp curry powder

Instructions
1. Heat oil and cook eggs.
2. Add rice, peas, and carrot. Stir 2–3 mins.
3. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and curry powder.
4. Stir until evenly colored and fragrant.
5. Serve hot.

12/15/2025

EASY NO BAKE PIE!
OREO CREAM PIE:
25 Oreo cookies
5 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz cream cheese
¾ cup powdered sugar
2 cups whipped topping
10 Oreo cookies

KOOL AID PIE:
6 oz graham cracker crust
8 oz cream cheese
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
0.13 oz black cherry kool-aid mix
8 oz Cool Whip
8 maraschino cherries

COOL WHIP PIE:
6 oz graham cracker pie crust
3 oz strawberry jello
0.25 oz unflavored gelatin
½ cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
¼ cup crushed ice
8 oz container cool whip
1¾ strawberries
Canned whipped topping

DIRT PIE:
40 Oreo sandwich cookies
3.9 oz chocolate pudding mix
6 tbsps salted butter
8 oz cream cheese
¾ cup powdered sugar
1½ cups cold whole milk
8 oz whipped topping
24 gummy worms

CANDY CANE PIE:
1 Oreo pie crust
1 cup heavy cream
1½ cups powdered sugar
2 pkg cream cheese
10 drops food coloring
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint extract
½ cup candy canes
1 tub Cool Whip

CHOCOLATE PUDDING PIE:
5.85 oz instant chocolate pudding
1 graham cracker pie crust
8 oz tub whipped cream
1.55 oz Hershey’s Chocolate Bar
as called for
on box 2% milk

Get them all here: https://buff.ly/YBSG9FS

12/15/2025

⭐ FULL TUNA RECIPES — COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS
🥗 1. Tuna Salad
Ingredients

2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup celery, diced

½ cup red onion, diced

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Add drained tuna to a bowl and flake with a fork.

Stir in mayo, celery, red onion, lemon juice, and parsley.

Season with salt and pepper.

Chill for 20–30 minutes for best flavor.

Total Time: 10 minutes
🍝 2. Tuna Pasta
Ingredients

8 oz pasta

2 (5 oz) cans tuna

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup chopped parsley

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup olive oil

Salt & pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.

Heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and cook until softened.

Stir in tuna, parsley, salt, pepper.

Add pasta and mix, adding pasta water if needed.

Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15–20 minutes
🥪 3. Tuna Melt
Ingredients

1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 tsp mustard

2 tbsp chopped green onion

4 slices bread

Butter

Instructions

Mix tuna, mayo, mustard, and green onion.

Butter bread slices and fill with tuna mixture.

Grill in a skillet over medium heat until golden and melted inside, about 3–4 minutes per side.

Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
🥘 4. Tuna Casserole
Ingredients

8 oz egg noodles

1 (5 oz) can tuna

1 cup frozen peas

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

½ cup milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook noodles until al dente; drain.

Mix noodles, tuna, peas, mushrooms, soup, milk, and half the cheese.

Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese.

Bake 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 35–40 minutes
🍤 5. Tuna Patties
Ingredients

2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained

½ cup breadcrumbs

½ cup mayonnaise

⅓ cup chopped green onion

1 beaten egg

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt & pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and form patties.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
🌯 6. Tuna Wrap
Ingredients

1 (5 oz) can tuna

¼ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup chopped red onion

½ cup chopped lettuce

2 tbsp chopped pickles

4 large tortillas

Instructions

Mix tuna, mayo, onion, lettuce, and pickles.

Spoon mixture onto tortillas and roll tightly.

Serve immediately or chill 20 minutes for firm wraps.

Total Time: 10 minutes
🥪 7. Tuna Salad Sandwich
Ingredients

1 (5 oz) can tuna

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp chopped celery

2 tbsp chopped red onion

Bread + lettuce (optional)

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

Spread onto bread slices and add lettuce if desired.

Total Time: 5–10 minutes
🫑 8. Tuna Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients

2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained

4 bell peppers, halved and seeded

1 cup cooked rice

1 cup shredded cheese

½ cup chopped green onion

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Mix tuna, rice, cheese, green onions, seasoning.

Fill bell pepper halves with the mixture.

Bake 20–25 minutes, until peppers soften and cheese melts.

Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

12/15/2025

EASY CHRISTMAS COOKIES 🎄
GRINCH CAKE MIX COOKIES:
1 box vanilla cake mix
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
½ tsp vanilla
Green food coloring
⅓ cup confectioners sugar
⅓ cup cornstarch
Candy hearts

PEPPERMINT MELTAWAYS:
⅓ cup unsalted butter
⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ tsp peppermint extract
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup powdered sugar
1½ tbsp unsalted butter
1½ tablespoons heavy cream
⅛ – ¼ tsp peppermint extract
crushed peppermint candies

CHRISTMAS PINWHEEL COOKIES:
1¼ cups granulated sugar
1 cup salted butter softened
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp red liquid food coloring

GINGERBREAD KISS COOKIES:
cups all-purpose flour
2¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground allspice
¾ cup salted sweet cream butter
¾ cup light brown sugar
½ cup + 2 tbsp molasses
1 large egg
1½ tsp vanilla extract
30 Hershey’s Hugs kisse
Sanding sugar

CHRISTMAS M&M COOKIES:
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup salted sweet cream butter
¾ cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup red and green m&m’s

PEPPERMINT SNOWBALL COOKIES:
2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp cornstarch
1 cup salted sweet cream butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp pure peppermint extract
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
1¼ cup mini chocolate chips
5-6 drops food color gel
¼ cup peppermint candies

Get them all here: https://buff.ly/r1DojzL

12/15/2025

EASY AND DELICIOUS POKE CAKE RECIPES!
BUTTERFINGER POKE CAKE:
1 yellow cake mix
7 oz sweetened condensed milk
6 oz caramel ice cream topping
8 oz Cool Whip
4 Butterfinger candy bars

REDVELVET POKE CAKE:
15.25 oz red velvet cake mix
1¼ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3¾ cups cold whole milk
6.8 ounce cheesecake pudding mix
2 tub hipped topping
10-12 drops green food color
3 cups mini marshmallows
¼ cup red M&M’s
¼ cup green M&M’s
red sprinkles

PUMPKIN POKE CAKE:
15.25 oz spice cake mix
1 ½ cups pumpkin purée
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ tsp salt
1 cup caramel sauce
1 cup cream cheese frosting
½ cup chopped pecans

FIREBALL POKE CAKE:
15.25 oz yellow cake mix
3.5 oz butterscotch pudding mix
1¾ cups whole milk
¼ cup Fireball cinnamon whisky
12 oz whipped topping
½ tsp red, orange sugar sanding

CINNAMON ROLL POKE CAKE:
1 box white cake mix
5 bsp butter
½ cup light brown sugar
3 tsp ground cinnamon
4½ tsp clear vanilla extract
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
8 oz bar cream cheese
½ cup butter
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 tsp half and half

BOSTON CREAM POKE CAKE:
15.25 oz box yellow cake mix
5 cups half and half
3 large eggs
½ cup salted butter
6.8 oz French vanilla pudding mix
1¼ cup heavy cream
10 oz dark chocolate chips

Get them all here: https://princesspinkygirl.com/easy-poke-cake-recipes/

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