Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

4 boneless chicken breasts 2 10-ounce cans cream of chicken soup 4 cups chicken stock 1 large onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp seasoned pepper 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp thyme 1 cup frozen peas 1 16-ounce can biscuits,…Continue Reading

Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Pina Colada Dipping Sauce

Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Pina Colada Dipping Sauce

1 Pound large Veined and peeled shrimp 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce 4 Cloves of garlic minced 6 ounces Pineapple Juice 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger 1/2 Teaspoon Sesame Oil 2 Tablespoon Coconut Cream** 1 1/2 Teaspoons Rice Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar For the Sauce: 1 Cup Coconut Cream** 1/2 Cup Crushed Pineapple and Juice 1/2 Cup Sour Cream Mix all ingredients together from soy sauce to brown sugar. Place shrimp in larger baggie and…Continue Reading

Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

kosher salt 3/4 of 1 lb. box of elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained 1 and 1/2 lb. ground beef Freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 large can crushed tomatoes crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp. chili powder 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 1 and 1/2 c. grated…Continue Reading

Sausage Stuffed French Toast Roll-Ups

Sausage Stuffed French Toast Roll-Ups

8 breakfast maple sausage links, fully cooked 8 slices sandwich bread (I used cinnamon swirl), crust cut off 2 large eggs 3 tbsp milk 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp unsalted butter Use a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread.  place a sausage on the front edge of the bread. Tightly roll up, pressing to seal the end. In a small dish, whisk the eggs, milk,…Continue Reading

Cheesy Enchilada Turkey and Rice Skillet

Cheesy Enchilada Turkey and Rice Skillet

1 cup uncooked rice, per instructions 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 lb ground turkey 1 cup canned corn kernels, drained 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can red enchilada sauce 1/2 cup green enchilada sauce 1 tbsp chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin…Continue Reading

Dick Daniels’ Family Macaroni Salad Recipe

Dick Daniels’ Family Macaroni Salad Recipe

1 lb box small elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 large english cucumber, diced 1/2 large red onion, diced 5 heaping tbsp mayonnaise 1 heaping tbsp yellow mustard 6 heaping tbsp sweet pickle relish salt and seasoned pepper to taste Mix everything together in large bowl….stir well!!  Refrigerate…Continue Reading

Italian Pressed Picnic Sandwich

Italian Pressed Picnic Sandwich

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto 1 ciabatta loaf sliced in half horizontally 1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese 1/2 pound salami 1/2 pound hot cappicola ham or regular ham 1/4 pound pepperoni 1 pound fresh mozzarella cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and…Continue Reading

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

5 slices bacon, diced 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces 1 tbsp olive oil 1 envelope dry ranch dressing mix 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked al dente 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Sauce: 2 tbsp butter 3 cloves garlic 1 and…Continue Reading

Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli

Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 4 to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed 2 to 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional and to taste (soy sauce already has salt) 1 teaspoon freshly ground…Continue Reading

Easy Key Lime Pie

Easy Key Lime Pie

1 graham cracker pie shell prepared 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon lime zest (plus extra for garnishing) 1/4 cup granulated sugar Beat cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth. Add lime juice, zest and sugar and mix well. Pour into pie shell, sprinkle with…Continue Reading