Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

4-5 wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes to prevent skewers from burning on the grill 2 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into one-inch pieces1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp paprika1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp salt1/2 tsp seasoned or black pepper For the sauce1 1/4 cup mayonnaise2/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce2 tsp Sriracha2 tbsp honey…Continue Reading

Chili Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Burgers with Pickled Red Onions

Chili Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Burgers with Pickled Red Onions

1 small red onion, thinly sliced3/4 cup rice wine vinegar1 1/2 tbsp sugar1/2 cup water11-ounce container Pimento Cheese1 4-ounce can green chiles, drained2 lb ground beef, 80% lean1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped1 tbsp minced garlicsalt and pepper to tastehamburger buns Combine rice vinegar, sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over…Continue Reading

Marry Me Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Marry Me Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Casserole

1 (3½-pound) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded2 tablespoons water1½ cups half-and-half1 clove garlic, grated¾ cup julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped, divided¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided¼ teaspoon salt1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano…Continue Reading

Make Ahead Manicotti

Make Ahead Manicotti

15 ounces ricotta cheese2 large eggs1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of liquid1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 ½ tablespoons white sugar⅛ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon oregano12 manicotti shells1 (45 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce Mix ricotta cheese and eggs together in a medium bowl…Continue Reading

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

1 package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta, cooked al dente per package instructions and drained10 slices bacon1 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/2 cup milk, or as needed1 large tomato, chopped1 english cucumber, chopped1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives1 cup…Continue Reading

New England Steak Bomb Sandwiches

New England Steak Bomb Sandwiches

1 14 ounce package shaved steak1 tsp Worcestershire saucegarlic powder, to taste10-12 slices salami, sliced into strips1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced1 large green bell pepper, thinly slicedsalt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons butter1-2 tablespoons oil4-6 slices provolone cheese2 tablespoons mayonaise4-6 sub rolls of your choicehot pepper relish (I…Continue Reading

Lemon Dump Cake

Lemon Dump Cake

1 (21 ounce can lemon pie filling (if you can’t find this, use a small box of instant lemon pudding and prepare to package instructions)4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 18-20 pieces1 box yellow cake mix1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)3/4 cup butter, thinly slicedwhipped cream for topping (optional) Coat a 9×13 baking dish with spray…Continue Reading

Mexican Chicken and Rice

Mexican Chicken and Rice

1 tablespoon olive oil4 boneless, skinless chicken breastsSalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon onion powder1 tbsp butter1 onion, diced1 bell pepper, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1-15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 -15-ounce can corn, drained1 cup salsa1-14 ounce can chicken broth1 cup long-grain white rice1/2 cup shredded cheddar…Continue Reading

Kentucky Bourbon Onion Dip

Kentucky Bourbon Onion Dip

1/4 cup water1/2 cup bourbon1 envelope brown gravy mix2 tablespoons butter1 ½ cups finely chopped red onions1 cup sour cream½ cup mayonnaise1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp salt2 tablespoons chopped green onions Mix water, bourbon and Gravy Mix in small bowl until well blended. Set aside. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions;…Continue Reading

Baked Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels

Baked Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels

2 sheets puff pastry (if frozen, thawed)4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tbsp dijon mustard2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp pepper8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese1 egg, beaten In a small bowl mix together cream cheese, Dijon, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Combine…Continue Reading