Cauliflower Soup

(Kidney friendly)

1 Large head of cauliflower chopped
1 yellow onion, diced
6 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 stalks of celery chopped
1/2 cup of milk or cream - I use fat free evaporated milk!
4 cups of chicken broth - I make home made or use organic salt free!
Pepper to taste
2 tsp of nutmeg
2 cups of cheddar cheese - I use organic!

Put all ingredients in soup pan except milk & cheese. Boil until cauliflower is tender. I use an immersion blender until smooth. Add milk and cheese until smooth!

30 Minute Meatloaves

30-Minute Mini Meat Loaves

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup Bisquick® mix
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 egg
Heat oven to 400°F. In small bowl, stir ketchup and brown sugar until mixed; reserve 1/4 cup for topping. In large bowl, stir remaining ingredients and remaining ketchup mixture until well mixed.

Spray 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place meat mixture in pan; pat into 12 x 4-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise down center and then crosswise into sixths to form 12 loaves. Separate loaves, using spatula, so no edges are touching. Brush loaves with reserved 1/4 cup ketchup mixture.

Put baking pan in center oven rack (any lower and they will burn on the bottom) and bake for about 20 minutes or until loaves are no longer pink in center.

Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls

Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls




Ingredients:




1 Head of Cabbage

3 Cups Tomato Juice
1 8oz. can tomato sauce
1 egg
1/2 C. uncooked brown or white rice
1 envelope Onion soup mix
1 lb. Ground Turkey or Extra Lean Ground Beef
1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

Peel 8-12 big Leaves off the Cabbage head and place in a microwave safe dish. Cover in about an inch of water and microwave on high for 2 min.

In a mixing bowl combine tomato sauce, egg, turkey or beef, rice, onion soup, and cheese, and mix with fingers until well combined.

Grease your crock pot with some Pam cooking spray.

Carefully place a ball of the meat mixture into the middle of each cabbage leaf and roll up into a ball, and place on the bottom of your crock pot seam side down. Do this until all your meat mixture is gone.

After you have all your cabbage rolls in the crock pot, pour the 3 cups of Tomato Juice on top.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Creamy Bacon and Cheese Dip

Creamy Bacon and Cheese Dip




Ingredients




16 ounces sour cream

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 jar (3 ounces) bacon bits
1 cup chopped green onions
1 envelope onion soup mix
crackers
Assorted fresh vegetables (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a mixing bowl, stir together sour cream and cream cheese. Fold in shredded cheese, bacon bits, green onions and onion soup mix.

2. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. To serve, place in center of platter and surround with crackers and assorted fresh vegetables (optional).

KFC Herbs & Spices

KFC's Secret Herbs and Spices :)




1 teaspoon ground oregano

1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 Tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon oinon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 Tablespoons Accent (MSG based seasoning)

Vegetable Tian

Vegetable Tian (thinly sliced veggies topped with cheese and then roasted)...




Ingredients:




1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium yellow onion

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 medium zucchini

1 medium yellow squash

1 medium potato

1 medium tomato

1 tsp. dried thyme

to taste salt & pepper

1 cup shredded Italian cheese




Directions:




STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 180 (400 degrees f) Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté both in a skillet with olive oil until softened (about five minutes).




STEP 2: While the onion and garlic are sautéing, thinly slice the rest of the vegetables.




STEP 3: Spray the inside of an 8x8 square or round baking dish with non-stick spray. Spread the softened onion and garlic in the bottom of the dish. Place the thinly sliced vegetables in the baking dish vertically, in an alternating pattern. Sprinkle generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.




STEP 4: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, top with cheese and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown

Bacon Bombs

Bacon Bombs:

1 can (8ct.) Pillsbury Grands Flaky

Layers Biscuits

Cubed Mozzarella Cheese (1-1″ cube
per Bomb)
2 lbs. of Bacon (1 slice per Bomb)
Sticks
Oil for frying (I used Canola)
Directions:
Cube up the Cheese, and cut each
Biscuit into fourths. Place one piece of
Cheese inside a Biscuit quarter, and
roll it up in there, nice and tight…
Wrap each rolled Bomb in a slice of
Bacon, and secure it with a skewer or
toothpick…
In a med/large pot, heat up approx.
2″ of Oil (to 350 degrees) and fry them
up in small batches. Maybe one or
two at a time, the oil will expand so
stay close…
Drain them on some Paper Towel, but
serve them up good and warm. YUM!!

Raspberry Lemonade Yogurt Pops

Raspberry Lemonade Yogurt Ice Pops

makes approximately 10 ice pops




¼ cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoons lemon zest (zest of one lemon)

½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons juiced)

1 ½ cups plain yogurt

6 ounces fresh raspberries, cleaned (large ones cut in half)




Evenly distribute raspberries between ice pop molds. Set aside.




In a medium bowl, combine lemon zest and sugar. Smash lemon zest with a fork until all sugar is coated in lemon. Add lemon juice and yogurt. Stir until well combined.




Pour into molds. Cover with aluminum foil and add sticks. Freeze for 4-24 hours.




Enjoy!!!

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices
Vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Preparation

Combine egg and buttermilk; set aside.
Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or pan.
Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels or a rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.

Navajo Fry Bread and Navajo Tacos

Navajo Fry Bread and Navajo Tacos




Remember to always "SHARE" with friends and family...LET'S EAT :-)

The Fry Bread Recipe:

4 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min

Ingredients:
1 cup unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon powdered milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water
Vegetable oil for frying
Extra flour to flour your hands

Preparation:
Sift together the flour, salt, powdered milk, and baking powder into a large bowl. Pour the water over the flour mixture all at once and stir the dough with a fork until it starts to form one big clump.

Flour your hands well. Using your hands, begin to mix the dough, trying to get all the flour into the mixture to form a ball. You want to mix this well, but you do NOT want to knead it. Kneading it will make for a heavy Fry Bread when cooked. The inside of the dough ball should still be sticky after it is formed, while the outside will be well floured.

Cut the dough into four (4) pieces. Using your floured hands, shape, stretch, pat, and form a disk of about 5 to 7 inches in diameter. Don’t worry about it being round. As Grandma Felipa would say “it doesn’t roll into your mouth.”

In a deep heavy pot, heat the vegetable oil to about 350 degrees F. You can check if you oil is hot enough by either dropping a small piece of dough in the hot oil and seeing if it begins to fry, or by dipping the end of a wooden spoon in and seeing if that bubbles. Your oil should be about 1-inch deep in a large cast-iron skillet or other large heavy pot.

Take the formed dough and gently place it into the oil, being careful not to splatter the hot oil. Press down on the dough as it fries so the top is submersed into the hot oil. Fry until brown, and then flip to fry the other side. Each side will take approximately 3 to 4 minutes to cook. Place the cooked Fry Bread on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.


Navajo Taco Recipe:

Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground meat (beef, lamb, venison or pork)
1 cup diced onion
4 cooked Navajo Fry Breads (see recipe above)
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
3 tomatoes, diced
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (3-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
Sour cream (optional)


Preparation:
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown ground meat and onions until cooked; remove from heat.

Place Fry Bread, cupped side up, on separate plates. Layer ground meat, lettuce, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, and green chiles onto top of each Fry Brad. top with sour cream, if desired, and either roll up or serve open-faced with a fork.

Makes 4 servings.

Crunchwraps

Homemade crunchwraps alot like taco bells but healthier




Ingredients:

6 large flour tortillas
6 small corn tortillas (or tortilla chips)
1 pound ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
sour cream
nacho cheese (or shredded Mexican blend cheese)
shredded lettuce
diced tomatoes/


Directions:.
Brown ground beef in a skillet, then add taco seasoning (according to package directions). Set aside.

Bake the corn tortillas in the oven at 400 degrees for a couple of minutes, until they are golden and crunchy.

Microwave the flour tortillas, one at a time (because they cool off quickly), for about 10 seconds to warm them up; this will make wrapping easier. You could also warm them up in the oven; just wrap them in aluminum foil and heat them up for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Lay out the flour tortilla. Spoon some of the seasoned beef into the center of the tortilla. Top with some nacho cheese, or shredded cheese. Place the crunchy corn tortilla on top of the cheese/beef; spread a dollop of sour cream on top of it, then toss on some diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

Starting with the bottom of the tortilla, fold the edge up to the center. Continue doing this in a clockwise or counter-clockwise movement until all of the tortilla is folded over, and the filling is entirely enclosed. If your filling isn't entirely enclosed and you have an open spot, simply cut out a circle from another flour tortilla and place it on the exposed area, then wrap the tortilla again.

Spray a frying pan with cooking spray. Carefully place the Crunchwrap, seam-side down, in the pan. Press with a spatula and cook on medium-low heat, for about 3 minutes, until the bottom is nice and brown. Flip it over and cook for another 3 minutes. Serve and enjoy :D

Ranch, Onion Soup and Taco Seasoning Mixes

Make your own Ranch, Dry Onion Soup Mix and Taco Seasoning and store in small mason jars.







Taco Seasoning:




1/2 cup chili powder

1/4 cup onion powder

1/8 cup ground cumin

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon sea salt

Put ingredients into a jar and shake.




Dry Onion Soup Mix:

2/3 cup dried, minced onion

3 teaspoons parsley flakes

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons turmeric

1 teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Mix all ingredients in a jar, then give the jar a good shake. I’d recommend shaking the jar to mix the ingredients well before each use.

Use 4 tablespoons in a recipe in place of 1 packet of onion soup mix. Store this in a dry, cool place.




Ranch:

5 tablespoons dried minced onions

7 teaspoons parsley flakes

4 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix together and store in an air tight container.

For dressing: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream.

For dip: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 2 cups sour cream.

Mix up a few hours before serving, so the flavors all blend

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Bellpeppers~ Mouth Watering

INGREDIENTS




8 oz. Thinly Sliced Roast Beef
8 Slices Provolone Cheese
2 Large Green Bell Peppers
1 Medium Sweet Onion
6 oz. Baby Bella Mushrooms
2 Tbs. Butter
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 Tbs. Garlic – Minced
Salt and Pepper – to taste
(2 Tbs. Peace and Love)


DIRECTIONS

Slice peppers in half lengthwise, remove ribs and seeds.
Slice onions and mushrooms. Saute over medium heat with butter, olive oil, minced garlic and a little salt and pepper. Saute until onions and mushroom are nice and caramelized. About 25-30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400*

Slice roast beef into thin strips and add to the onion/mushroom Mixture. Allow to cook 5-10 minutes
Line the inside of each pepper with a slice of provolone cheese.
Fill each pepper with meat mixture until they are nearly overflowing.
Top each pepper with another slice of provolone cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese on top is golden brown.

Serve and Enjoy!!
Makes 4 servings – 6 net carbs per serving
Note: use a muffin pan to keep peppers from falling over

Bacon Cheddar Potato Cakes

Bacon Cheddar Potato Cakes - made from leftover mashed potatoes

3 slices bacon
4 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
2 eggs
1 teaspoon onion powder (I like real chopped onion in mine)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon slices, crumble, and set aside. Leave the bacon drippings in the skillet.

Mix the mashed potatoes, eggs, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir in the crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese.

Form the mixture into 8 patties. Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat, and pan-fry the patties in the drippings until crisp on each side, about 4 minutes per side

Fabulous Shrimp

Try this quick way to make fabulous shrimp.




Melt a stick of butter in the pan. Slice one lemon and layer it on top of the butter. Put down fresh shrimp, then sprinkle one pack of dried Italian seasoning. Put in the oven and bake at 350 for 15 min. Best Shrimp you will EVER taste:)

Crab & Cream Cheese Snacks

Crab & cream cheese snacks




Tasty appetizer to treat your friends! Be sure to share to keep it i...n your virtual recipe file!







1-8 oz. tube crescent roll dough

3 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup mayonnaise

3/4 cup cooked crabmeat, chopped

2 green onions, chopped

1/8- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

salt and pepper, to taste




Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll dough on work surface. Pinch seams to seal and roll with a rolling pin to create an even rectangle. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 squares.




In small bowl, mix cream cheese, mayo, crabmeat, onion, and red pepper. Salt and pepper to taste. Divide crab mixture evenly among the squares, dropping it by spoonfulls that are 1/2 inch from 1 corner of each square. Starting with same corner, fold dough over filling, and tuck end tightly underneath filling; continue rolling to within 1/2 inch of opposite corner. Roll opposite corner of dough over roll; press to seal. Place on cookie sheet. Brush with egg white, if desired.




Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Mexican Stuffed Shells

Mexican stuffed shells




Ingredients




4 cups chicken breast, cooked and chopped
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
6 green onions, diced
1/2 each of red, green, yellow, & orange bell peppers (or 2 whole bell peppers of your choice), diced
3 (8 oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened (not melted)
2 cans diced tomatoes with chiles (don’t drain) (Rotel or store brand, either works)
1/4 - 1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tsp cumin
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup of picante sauce
38 large pasta shells, cooked al dente

Instructions

Cook pasta shells in well salted, boiling water until al dente (still have a little bite to them) If you cook them too long, they will be difficult to stuff, plus they will have additional cooking time, once they are stuffed. Drain the pasta and set aside while you make the filling.
Cook, drain and dice enough chicken breast to make 4 cups. I always have homemade chicken stock and pre-cooked diced chicken bagged in my freezer. You could use canned chicken broth if you prefer.
To make the filling, mix diced chicken, drained black beans, green onions, diced peppers, and cumin in a large mixing bowl. Thoroughly incorporate all the ingredients.
In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, chicken stock and undrained tomatoes with chiles. When thoroughly combined, pour it over the chicken mixture and mix well. (If you have trouble incorporating the cream cheese and tomatoes, you can heat it slightly in the microwave.)
Spread 3/4 c. picante sauce in the bottom of a large baking pan. (I used 13x18x2, but I’m guessing that two 9×13′s would also work.) Reserve the final 1/4 cup, for later.
Using a spoon, or your fingers, fill each of your cooked and cooled pasta shells, setting them into the picante covered pan. Continue until all shells are filled and arranged in the pan.
When the pan is full, drizzle the shells with the remaining 1/4 cup of picante and then sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.
Cover the baking pan tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS!!!! yummy!!!

1 1/4 pounds ground chicken

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 cup Pecorino (or Parmesan)
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 egg, whisked
zest of half a lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 14-ounce can store bought pizza sauce
about 4 ounces fresh mozzarella (a dozen thin slices;

In a large bowl, gently mix together first 11 ingredients. Shape into balls and place a few inches from each other on a foil-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix one spoonful of your pizza sauce with olive oil. Brush this mixture on top of each meatball. Place it in heated oven ( Preheat oven to 400°F) and bake for 15 minutes.

After that, remove meatballs from oven, put some sauce on top of each meatball, and cover each with a slice of cheese. Broil another 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is golden. Heat remaining sauce in a small pan. Serve meatballs with a dollop of sauce and a raw Tuscan kale salad that has been shredded and tossed with shallots, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Bacon Wrapped Individual Meatloaf (in the brownie pan) Yes, the famous Brownie Pan!

Ingredients:
2 lb. Ground beef
2 ½ cups cooked rice
1 ½ cup minced fresh onion
1 ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
6 strips bacon

In Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl combine beef, cooked rice, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly with hands. Shape into 12 patties and wrap a strip of bacon around each patty. Place in brownie pan. Bake at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes. (optional: broil on low for 1-2 minutes to give extra crispiness to bacon).

Spring Fruit Pizza

Spring Fruit Pizza

(something a little more healthy then I normally post...ha!)

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PREP TIME 20 Min
TOTAL TIME 1 Hr 20 Min
SERVINGS 12

INGREDIENTS
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 egg

1 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 1-lb container)

3 & 1/2 cups assorted fresh fruit

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 14-inch pizza pan or 15x10-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

2. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.

3. In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gently stir frosting into whipped cream. Spread over cookie pizza. Arrange fruit on top.

Three Cheese Campfire Potatoes

Three Cheese Campfire Potatoes!

(taste of home recipe)




3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup bacon pieces (usually in a jar or bag near salad dressing)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a double thick heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square), slice up butter. Add chopped potatoes, onion, salt, and pepper.
Fold foil around potato mixture and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-18 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender. Carefully open foil. Sprinkle the bacon and cheeses over potato mixture. Grill 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Applesauce Cake

APPLESAUCE CAKE




Its more like a loaf... LOL! Here is the recipe... :o)

** Most people have the ingredients in the pantry for this one**

1 cup sugar
1 cup applesauce
1/3 cup oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Topping:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350F.

Mix the sugar, applesauce, oil vanilla and eggs in a bowl on medium until well blended.

In another bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt & nutmeg.

In two additions add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until blended. Don't mix too long or it will be tough.

Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan. Top with topping, and bake for 1 hour. Let stand 30 mins before cutting into it

Apple Pie Enchilada

Apple Pie Enchilada




1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling

6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water


Spoon about one heaping quarter cup of pie filling evenly down the center of each tortilla.
Sprinkle with cinnamon; roll up, tucking in edges; and place seam side down in prepared dish.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
Pour sauce over enchiladas and let stand 45 minutes.
Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, or until golden.
Serve with vanilla ice cream

Cheddar Broccoli Rice Cups

Cheddar Broccoli Rice Cups




2 cups cooked rice

1 10-oz. box frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste

Place cooked rice in a large bowl and let cool slightly. Add the remaining ingredients, using only 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese, and stir until combined. Transfer mixture to eight well-greased muffin cups and top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until tops are lightly browned and edges are starting to get crispy.

Loaded Potato Slices

Quick and Easy loaded potato slices!




Looks sooo good!!!













Pre heat oven to 350F




Clean up potatoes and slice in thin even slices

(try not to detach from other pieces)

Put potatoes on baking sheet

cut up thin slices of cheese and place in betwean potato slices and put in oven till potato is cooked.

(around 15 mins, when you can poke a fork into potato easily it is done)

pour sour cream on top and shredded cheese.

(put back in oven to melt cheese if you like)

Take out and top with your other favorite toppings!




Sour cream, chives, green onion, bacon bits, tomatoes, etc.




Enjoy!

Cheese Fritters with Dipping Sauce

cheese fritters with balsamic sun-dried tomato dipping sauce :) ~Frisky




These are better than mozzerella sticks :D

cheese fritters :

1 1/2 cups fresh whole milk ricotta
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
3 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
vegetable oil, for frying
a few sprigs of thyme
lemon

In a small bowl combine the ricotta, mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Place the panko crumbs into one bowl. In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Put the flour in a separate bowl. Line a tray with parchment paper.

Scoop a 1 1/2 tablespoon ball (between the size of a ping pong bowl and a golf bowl) of the cheese mixture into the flour and roll to coat. Transfer the ball to the eggs and roll to coat. Transfer the cheese ball to the panko and again roll to coat. Transfer the ball to the parchment-lined tray. Continue doing this until cheese mixture is gone. If it's hot in your house, you might want to chill the cheese balls for 30 minutes to an hour.

Meanwhile heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F. Do a test fritter because the first one always screws up. Fry fritters in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towel to drain. When you are done with the fritters, place the thyme springs in the oil and fry for a few seconds. You can also bake these at 400 on a lightly greased cookie sheet for about 6 minutes just flipping them on the pan :)

Sprinkle fritters with thyme and salt. Squirt some lemon juice on top of the fritters.

balsamic sun-dried tomato dipping sauce:

I didn't use any measurements for this sauce lol :D

sun-dried tomatoes with oil
balsamic glaze
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
dijon mustard
lemon juice

I placed all of this in the blender and gave it a whirl until smooth.

Chicken Biscuit Bake

Chicken and Biscuit Bake:




This Chicken and Biscuit Bake is, basically, a cross between chicken and dumplings and a pot pie. In any case, it's fabulously good and comes together in a convenient casserole!


3 cups (approx.) of cooked, shredded chicken (I used 2 breasts for this)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
1/4 cup (half of a stick) butter, melted
2 cups Bisquick
1 1/2 cups milk
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed veggies (allow to thaw for about 30 minutes before adding to recipe)
3 chicken bouillon cubes
Pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Warm chicken stock in a small sauce pan and add in the bouillon cubes to dissolve. Keep warm until ready to use.

Lightly coat with non-stick spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish or large, round casserole dish (mine was a 12" round). Pour in the melted butter.

Layer the shredded chicken on top of the butter.

Sprinkle on the veggies.



In a small mixing bowl, combine the milk and Bisquick. (It's okay if there are a few lumps remaining.)



Pour over the chicken and vegetables. DO NOT MIX!

Sprinkle on a little black pepper, if desired.



Combine the cream of chicken soup with the warmed stock in a small mixing bowl.

Once blended, slowly pour over the Bisquick layer. Again, DO NOT MIX!

(Yes, it'll looks like a big, soupy mess. Trust me ... this is what it's supposed to look like!)



If using a 9 x 13 pan, bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until casserole is set and top is brown and bubbly. If using a large, round dish (mine was 12"), bake for 50 - 55 minutes or until casserole is set and top is brown and bubbly.

Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy

Breakfast Cupcakes

BREAKFAST CUPCAKES







This is a really easy dish to prepare, and it looks so darncute! It is also a great dish to serve on a buffet table because each serving is completely self-contained and can just be picked up and popped on a plate.
1 20 ounce package pre-shredded hash brown-style potatoes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons flour
1 small sweet onion, coarsely grated
2 thick slices deli ham, chopped into small bits (about 1 cup)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 dozen eggs, scrambled*
chives for garnish
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F., and lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Mix the first eight ingredients together in a large bowl. Spoon potato mixture into each prepared muffin cup until about 1/3 full. Gently press the potato mixture down in the middle and up the sides of each cup. Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. If the nests have puffed up too much in the center, scoop out a little with a teaspoon. Spoon a few tablespoons of scramble eggs into each nest and top with chives.

Mini Apple Pies

Mini Apple Pies- can be done in your mini pie pans too.

BE SURE TO LIKE AND SHARE SO YOU CAN SAVE THIS FOR LATER WHEN YOU WANT TO MAKE IT.

Start by cutting up eight cups of apples into small 1/2in bits.
Mix the apples with:
12 tablespoons of flour
1 1/2c of sugar
4 heaping teaspoons of cinnamon
1/4-1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg (depending on how much you like nutmeg...you could also leave it out)

You will also need:
4 tablespoons of chilled butter cut into 24 equal portions.
two boxes of pilsbury pie crusts (four chilled NOT frozen crusts)

Unroll your first pie crust and cut several circles out. Continue this until you have enough crusts.
I found that a wide mouth mason jar ring worked perfectly.
Line each cup of your muffin tin with a tiny pie crust.
gently fill the crusts with your apple mixture
You should be able to fill until slightly mounded.
and put a dab of butter on each pie.
Cover as desired with left over dough. Brush with melted butter and bake at 400 for 18 to 22 minutes.
recipe makes 24 mini pies

Jalapeno Popper Dip

6-8 slices of bacon, diced and cooked crispy
2 8-oz packages of cream cheese, soft
1 cup of mayonnaise
4-6 jalapeno's, chopped and deseeded. The seeds will make it fiery hot.
1 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup diced green onion

Topping:

1 cup of crushed crackers ( I used Ritz)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 stick of butter, melted


Preheat oven to 350.

Combine all of the ingredients into a medium bowl. Stir well.

Transfer to an oven proof dish. The size of the dish depends on how thick the dip is. The thicker the dip the longer it may need to warm up. I used this stoneware dish that is round and measures 12 inches across. My dip is usually about an inch thick.



Combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle all over the top of the dip.

Bake the dip for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Farmer's Casserole

~Farmer's Casserole;




ingredients:

6 c. frozen shredded hash browns

1 1/2 c.shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups diced cooked ham
1/2 c. sliced green onions
8 large beaten eggs
Two 12-ounce c. evaporated milk
1/4 t.salt 1/4 t.pepper

Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham, and green onion. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish.Bake at 350 45-55 min.

Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli




Ingredients

1 pound boneless beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips
1 cup beef consumme
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sauce from the crock pot after being cooked
Fresh broccoli florets (as many as desired)
Hot cooked rice

Directions
1. Place beef in a crock pot.
2. In a small bowl, combine consomme, soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, and garlic. Pour over beef. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. In a cup, stir cornstarch and sauce form the crock pot until smooth. Add to crock pot. Stir well to combine.
4. Add broccoli to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
5. Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes on high (the sauce has to boil for it to thicken).
6. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Skinny Broccoli Salad

Skinny Broccoli Salad




Ingredients

2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped

1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped

1/2 cup chopped red pepper

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 red onion, chopped

1/2 cup green olives

1 cup tomatoes, chopped

1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup reduced-fat ranch dressing




Instructions

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and toss with reduced fat ranch dressing.

Refrigerate until serving.




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Sweet & Spicy Bacon Chicken

Sweet & Spicy Bacon Chicken: Season chicken w salt, pepper,garlic powder and chilli powder,wrap in bacon and roll in brown sugar. Bake 400 till crispy 30-40 min. I'm going to try this, sounds yummy!

Red-Neck Turtle Burgers

Red-Neck Turtle Burgers


Here's a new twist on how to serve burgers and if you don't cook,
give this handy little guide to someone that does and request them.

Handmade ground beef patties, topped with sharp cheddar cheese, wrapped in a bacon weave, then the next step,
add hotdogs as the heads, legs with slits for toes and tail.

Next step. Place on an oven rack, covered loosely with foil and baked for 20-30 minutes at 400 degrees.
A little crispy, not too crunchy...just how a turtle should be, no?

Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken:

Ingredients:

1 cup pineapple juice

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light soy sauce
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins.

Directions:
Add all ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low 6-8 hrs and they should just fall apart. Enjoy!

Pig Heads

1 (11 ounce) can Pillsbury refrigerated crusty French loaf bread
1 whole egg
peppercorns or raisins
rosemary
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place some flour on a surface and roll out the bread dough until desired thickness.
3. Using a biscuit cutter or glass, cut circles in the dough for the pig heads. Cut triangles out of the scrap bread for ears, two for each head, and place in the upper left and right corners. Roll a small piece of dough for the nose and flatten it with your hand.
4. Lay each pig head on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
5. In a small bowl, whisk egg with a fork. With a pastry brush, lightly brush each pig head then quickly add two peppercorns for eyes and two pieces of rosemary for the nostrils.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes and enjoy.

Easy Appetizers

Entertaining this weekend? Make these easy and delicious appetizers. Bake pizza dough (store bought or homemade) in mini muffin cups. Let dough cool and spread with hummus. Add cucumbers & tomatoes. Done!

Pizza Balls

PIZZA BALLS

Ingredients:




3 cans Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits (10 ct)

60 pepperoni slices (2 per biscuit)
Block of cheese (Colby/Monterey Jack or Chedder)
1 beaten egg
Parmesan Cheese
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Powder
1 jar pizza sauce

Directions:

Slice cheese into approx. 28 squares. Flatten each biscuit and stack pepperoni and cheese on top (Like in the picture) Gather edges of biscuit and secure on top of the roll. Line rolls in greased 9x13 pan Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 18 to 20 mins. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping. ENJOY!!

Mini Pie

QUICK DINNER -- Create Your Own Signature Mini Pie (and an easy way to get rid of leftovers!)


Mix 1/2 cup of Bisquick, 1/2 Cup of Milk, and 2 eggs together for a base. (put about 1 tablespoon in each muffin cup)

Top with about 1/4 cup of any "fillings" you want. - Cheeseburger, Pizza, BLT, Chicken and Veggies, etc.... You can mix it up in the pan (any meat should already be cooked)


Then top with one more tablespoon of the "Bisquick Mixture" - and bake at 375 for 25-30. It's a great way to get rid of your leftovers! These can also be frozen! Just pop them into the microwave for a quick meal on the go!




Recipe from Betty Crocker

Red Lentil Shepherd's Pie

Red Lentil Shepheard's Pie

Serves 4-6.
Ingredients:
1 cup red lentils (dry)
3 cups vegetable stock
1 tbsp olive oil
2 medium sweet potato, roughly chopped
4 tbsp parmesan cheese (optional)
3-5 tbsp milk
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 large leek, sliced
2 carrots, diced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
4 celery sticks, diced
1 cup corn kernels
1 tbsp Tamari soy sauce
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp each dried rosemary & oregano

Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 400F.
2.Rinse lentils and place in a large pot with the stock, bring to a boil and then simmer with lid on for 30 minutes.
3.In another large pot, steam sweet potatoes until soft, add milk and mash potatoes until smooth (if you like, add a tbsp of butter for a creamier taste).
4.In a large pan heat oil and sauté the onion, celery, carrot, garlic and mushrooms. Cook until vegetables are soft.
5.Add lentils, corn, rosemary, Tamari soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste, simmer for another 10 minutes, until the mix begins to thicken.
6.Pour the mixture into a large oven proof dish, cover with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
7.Bake for 30-40 min or until top is nicely browned. Pie will slightly thicken on standing.

Sliced Baked Potatoes

SLICED BAKED POTATOES!!! YES!!!!!

Preheat oven to 400 degrees (Can also do in Microwave for 6 plus minutes)
Brush both side of potato slices with butter; place them on a cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated 400 degrees F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides, turning once.

When potatoes are ready, top with bacon, cheese, green onion; continue baking until the cheese has melted;

Add a dollop of sour cream when done and enjoy!!

Egg Muffins

Materials:

- Eggs or egg beaters (I used beaters for even more simplicity)

- Muffin/cupcake pan ( if your pan isn't seasoned, heat the pan before coating with oil so there is no sticking)

- Veggies/mix-ins of your choice




Instructions:

- Pour egg beaters (or beaten eggs) into greased muffin pan – fill 1/2 way

- Add toppings directly into eggs

- Bake for 375-degrees for 30 minutes




Once cooled, I just popped them into plastic bags so that I can grab them easily in the morning. Or, if you want them warmed up, just pop one or two in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. (Surprisingly, I didn’t mind them cold vs. warm.)