Cheese & Garlic Crack Bread

Cheese & Garlic Crack Bread

1 loaf of sourdough or Vienna bread ¾ Cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese 3.5 oz Unsalted butter, softened 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter and then mix in cloves, salt and parsley. Cut the bread into 1” diamonds but do not cut all the…Continue Reading

Pumpkin Chess Pie

Pumpkin Chess Pie

Pumpkin Chess Pie 6 tbsp butter, softened 1 and 1/3 cup sugar 4 tsp corn meal 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/3 cup half and half 2 eggs, slight beaten 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp cloves 1 regular size frozen pie shell, thawed beat butter…Continue Reading

Cheese-Filled Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

Cheese-Filled Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated regular pizza crust 4 oz, or half brick, cream cheese 1 Italian blend shredded cheese 1 tbsp Italian seasoning blend 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil, rosemary and parsley 1 cup warmed marinara sauce for dipping Heat oven to 400° and lay pizza dough…Continue Reading

Southern Sausage Cake

Southern Sausage Cake

1 pound of hot bulk sausage 1/2 cup of chopped onions 1 cup of chopped red bell peppers 1 cup of chopped green bell peppers 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup of grated pepper jack cheese 1 egg, beaten 1/4 teaspoon of Tabasco 1 1/2 teaspoons of a combination of salt, black pepper…Continue Reading

Slow Cooker Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken

1 can black beans 1 can corn (drained) 1 can rotel tomatoes 1 box cream cheese 1 package of dry ranch mix 4 chicken breast Stir it all together and cook in slow cooker for 4 hours on high. Then cook for 6 hours on low stirring often. Serve with tortilla chips (my favorite) on…Continue Reading

Cherry/Cranberry Upside Down Spice Cake

Cherry/Cranberry Upside Down Spice Cake

1-10 ounce jar cherry preserves 1 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup butter 1-box spice cake mix In a sauce pan, melt the butter then stir in preserves and cranberries. Bring all of this to a boil and set aside. Mix cake batter according to the box instructions. Line a 9×13 pan with aluminum foil and…Continue Reading

Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole

Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole

6 large sweet potatoes 4 Red Delicious apples 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup powdered sugar   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish with margarine. Peel the potatoes, place…Continue Reading

Cheesy Cornbread Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole

Cheesy Cornbread Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole

1 Teaspoon oil 1 cup chopped green peppers (about 2 small) 1/2 Chopped onions (1/2 of a large one ¾ Cup corn kernels 12 ounces cooked and shredded chicken 1 Cup salsa 1 Cup barbecue sauce 1¼ Cups cornbread mix ? Cup sour cream 1 Large egg 2 Tablespoons melted butter Cup shredded cheese  …Continue Reading

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup

3 garlic cloves, minced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1/2 pound (raw) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 cups chicken broth, plus additional if needed 1/2 cup chopped white onion 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano 1/8…Continue Reading

Cheesy Jack-O-Lantern

Cheesy Jack-O-Lantern

1-container cream cheese (softened) 1-container garden veggie cream cheese (softened) 8-oz shredded cheddar cheese, divided 3 green onions, thinly sliced (save 1 base for “stem” of jack-lantern) 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper 1-cup chopped pepperoni 1/2 envelope dry ranch dressing   Beat cream cheeses then stir in dry ranch, add 1 & 1/4…Continue Reading