New Year’s Eve Champagne Jello Shots

1 ½ cups Champagne½ cup vodka1 tbsp. Sugar4 envelopes Knox gelatin2 cups SpriteEdible gold sprinkles, I used Dazzle Dust from Kroger (next to cake decorations) Add Champagne, vodka, gelatin, and sugar to a medium saucepan.Heat over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and the mixture is almost ready to lightly boil. Remove…Continue Reading

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Casserole

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Casserole

FOR THE GRAVY16 ounces ground pork sausage1 small yellow onion finely diced3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour2 ½ cups whole milk1 teaspoon ground black pepper¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon fine sea saltFOR THE CASSEROLE16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuits 1 standard can6 large eggs½ cup milk½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder¼ teaspoon fine sea salt¼ teaspoon ground black…Continue Reading

Szechwan Green Beans

Szechwan Green Beans

4 Tbsp. Chinese Sesame Oil2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed8 cloves garlic, minced½ tsp. saltCrushed red pepper, optionalYellow, Orange, &/or Red peppers Place a med/lg. wok or heavy deep skillet over med./high heat.  After a minute, add the sesame oil.  Wait a minute or so and add the green beans.  Turn the heat to high…Continue Reading

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

2-3 lb chuck roast, cut into one inch cubes1/2 cup flour3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon fresh black pepper4 carrots chopped1 medium onion chopped5 cloves garlic minced3 tablespoons tomato paste5 cups beef broth1/2 cup red wine3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce4-5 yukon potatoes3 fresh rosemary sprigs3 fresh thyme sprigs1 -1/2 cup frozen peas3 tablespoons fresh chopped…Continue Reading

Creamy Salmon Pasta

1 ½ lbs salmon1 tbsp honey1 lemon1 tsp parsley1 tsp onion powder½ tsp smoked paprika½ tsp red pepper flakessalt and pepper, to taste1 lb egg noodles or your favorite pasta, cooked al denteCreamy Garlic Sauce2 tbsps Salted ButterOlive oil4 cloves garlic, diced½ onion , diced3 sprigs fresh thyme1 cup heavy cream½ tsp smoked paprika¼ tsp…Continue Reading

Italian Apple Cake

Italian Apple Cake

2 eggs1 cup all-purpose flour½ cup salted butter, melted½ cup granulated sugar½ tbsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract zest of 1 lemonjuice of 1 lemon2-3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced Preheat the oven to 375F, and line a 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Peel and slice the apples, and toss them with the…Continue Reading

Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole

Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole

3 pounds medium russet potatoes, scrubbed1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil⅓ cup reduced-fat cream cheese¼ cup sour cream1 ½ cups whole milk4 tbsp melted butter1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided¼ cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground pepper Step 1Preheat oven to…Continue Reading

Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage & Fall Veggies

Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage & Fall Veggies

1 Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices2 cups Honeynut Squash diced into 1/2” cubes (or butternut squash)2 cups broccoli florets2 cups brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved1 red onion, cut in half and 2 halves quartered2 cloves garlic minced3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black peppershaved…Continue Reading

Dump And Bake Chicken Parmesan

Dump And Bake Chicken Parmesan

1 (12 ounce) package whole wheat penne pasta1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce2–3 cups water1 pound of chicken (cut into small pieces)1 tsp dried Italian seasoning1 tsp garlic powder1tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup Parmesan cheese1 cup bread crumbs Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking…Continue Reading

Reese’s Peanut Butter Ball

Reese’s Peanut Butter Ball

8 oz. cream cheese, softened1/4 cup brown sugar1 cup peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup powdered sugar2 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped1 1/2 cups Reese’s Pieces Candygraham crackers for dippingAdd the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to combine until…Continue Reading