Buffalo Mac & Cheese

Buffalo Mac & Cheese

1 lb. elbow macaroni 3 tbsp. butter, plus 2 tbsp. melted butter 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 c. milk 1 c. shredded cheddar 1 c. shredded Monterrey jack 1/2 c. ranch dressing 1/3 c. buffalo sauce, plus more for garnish Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 3/4 c. bread…Continue Reading

Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Vegetables

1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves minced 1/2 onion , diced 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces 1 package frozen diced vegetables 1 1/2 cups orzo 1 1/2 tbsp flour 2 1/4 cups 2 cups milk 2 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp dry Italian seasoning 3 cups baby spinach 3/4 cup Parmesan…Continue Reading

Sante Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Sante Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers

1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground turkey breast 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup canned corn, drained 1 can Rotel tomatoes (original, undrained) 1 tbsp minced garlic 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp chili powder salt & pepper to taste 3-4 colored bell…Continue Reading

Aloha BBQ Burger Sliders

1 and 1/2 lb ground beef 1/3 cup BBQ sauce (more for pouring over finished sliders) 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp garlic powder salt & pepper to taste 1-can sliced pineapple sliced Swiss cheese half red onion, thinly sliced 1 package Hawaiian dinner rolls In mixing bowl combine ground beef, BBQ sauce, egg and spices…Continue Reading

Cheesy Lemon Broccoli Pasta

Cheesy Lemon Broccoli Pasta

12 ounces small pasta shells (or elbow) 2 broccoli heads, chopped into small florets 1 cup shredded cheese (I used half cup Italian blend/half cup cheddar) For Sauce: 2 tsp lemon zest juice from one lemon 5 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp…Continue Reading

Apple Shortbread Crumble Bars

Apple Shortbread Crumble Bars

Base & Topping: 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 1 egg Topping: 1/3 cup oats (not instant) Filling ingredients: 3 granny smith apples, pealed and diced 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg Grease…Continue Reading

Fried Bologna Casserole

Fried Bologna Casserole

12 slices of bologna 2 tbsp butter 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cups mashed potatoes 1 & 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar 4 green onions, thinly sliced Grease 8×8 casserole dish…fry the bologna until it starts getting browned, remove and set aside. Melt butter in pan, add onions and cook til softened. Stir onions into…Continue Reading

Philly Cheese Steak French Bread Pizza

Philly Cheese Steak French Bread Pizza

14 ounce package Kroger thinly sliced beef salt and pepper, to taste tsp garlic powder 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons butter 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow onion, sliced 1 loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise, some of bread in middle removed to make a boat ¼ cup…Continue Reading

15 Minute Roasted Chicken & Veggies

15 Minute Roasted Chicken & Veggies

2 medium chicken breasts chopped 1 cup bell pepper chopped (I like yellow for this) 1 red onion chopped 1 zucchini chopped 1 cup broccoli florets 1/2 cup tomatoes plum or grape 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon paprika Preheat…Continue Reading

Ham & Cabbage Salad

1-16 ounce package slaw mix 1-English cucumber, diced 8 ounce ham steak, diced 1-14 ounce can sweet white corn, drained 4-green onions, thinly sliced 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp lemon juice salt & pepper to taste add first 5 ingredients into mixing bowl, toss.  in smaller bowl, add mayo, lemon juice, salt Y pepper, blend…Continue Reading