Berry Pistachio Cream Pie

Berry Pistachio Cream Pie

1 small package instant pistachio pudding, made to package directions (you’ll need milk) 1-12 ounce package whipped topping, divided 3/4 cup pistachios, chopped 1 graham cracker crust 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 1 cup fresh blueberries Sweetened shredded coconut, toasted additional chopped pistachios Mix half the whipped cream into the prepared pudding. Fold in the…Continue Reading

Creamy Chicken Pasta Primavera

Creamy Chicken Pasta Primavera

8 to 10 ounces dry penne pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes or long thin strips Salt and pepper 1 tbsp butter 1 zucchini, sliced into thin half-moons 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered crown of broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces 1…Continue Reading

Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Watermelon Salsa

Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Watermelon Salsa

Blackened seasoning (Kroger spice aisle) 1 pound medium/large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp butter 3 cups seedless watermelon, chopped into quarter inch pieces 1/2 cup finely diced red onion medium jalapeno, seed and finely chopped 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 4 tbsp fresh lime juice salt & pepper to taste 1 cup shredded romaine…Continue Reading

BBQ Chicken Flat Bread Pizza

BBQ Chicken Flat Bread Pizza

1 Stonefire Naan Flatbread (found in the bakery section) BBQ Sauce, your favorite 7 slices of fresh mozzarella 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 grilled chicken breast, chopped small red onion, diced fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro leaves Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place flatbread on baking sheet. Spread 2 heaping tablespoons of BBQ sauce…Continue Reading

Tuscan Tortellini Salad

Tuscan Tortellini Salad

1 lb fresh cheese tortellini 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tbsp honey salt and pepper to taste 3/4 cup chopped salami 1/2 cup baby spinach 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup grated parmesan, plus a little more for garnish In salted, boiling water cook tortellini per package instructions,…Continue Reading

Breakfast Tortilla Fold

Breakfast Tortilla Fold

Bacon Eggs Cheese Salsa How to wrap: Lay your tortilla out on a cutting board. Take a knife and make a cut from the middle of the tortilla down to the edge. Imagine the tortilla being divided up into four quadrants or quarters. Place a different ingredient into each quadrant. Fold the wrap up, starting from the bottom…Continue Reading

Smoke BBQ Queso Dip

Smoke BBQ Queso Dip

1 pound ground beef 1 white onion, diced 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce 24oz Velveeta, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 jalapeño, diced 1 red and 1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded Optional: Sweet Baby Ray’s Hot Sauce for serving Heat grill to low-medium…Continue Reading

Firecracker Cake

Firecracker Cake

1 box (15.25 oz.) white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix Red food coloring Blue food coloring 1 container white frosting Red, white and blue sprinkles Preheat oven according to cake mix directions. Generously grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan; set aside. Make cake batter as directed on box,…Continue Reading

Grandpa’s Rancho Baked Beans

Grandpa’s Rancho Baked Beans

1 lb. Lean ground beef 1 C. Chopped onion 1 C. Catsup 2 T. Mustard 2 T. Cider vinegar 2 16 oz. cans pork and beans 1 can kidney beans drained 1/2 C. Brown sugar Brown ground beef and onions and drain the grease. Combine remaining ingredients with beef mixture in large baking dish. Bake at 400…Continue Reading

Baked Cavatelli & Italian Sausage

Baked Cavatelli & Italian Sausage

2 1/2 cups corkscrew pasta, cooked al dente and drained 1 package Sweet Italian Sausages, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry red wine (can use beef broth instead) 28-ounce jar pasta sauce 8 oz shredded mozzarella 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning salt & pepper fresh…Continue Reading