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
1/4 cup water 1/2 cup bourbon 1 envelope brown gravy mix 2 tablespoons butter 1 ½ cups finely chopped red onions 1 cup sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tablespoons chopped green onions Mix water, bourbon and Gravy Mix in small bowl until well blended. Set aside. Melt…… Continue Reading
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
Deviled Potatoes
1 1/2 pounds baby gold potatoes 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons yellow mustard 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (plus more thinly sliced green parts for garnish) 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika Cover potatoes by…… Continue Reading
Cabbage Roll Casserole
2 pounds ground beef1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried parsley1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups cooked rice4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 medium head cabbage (about 2 pounds), thinly shredded2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseCoarsely ground…… Continue Reading
Spring Ravioli Primavera
2 9-ounce packages fresh cheese ravioli1 medium onion, finely diced1 tbsp minced garlic1 cup broccoli florets8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup dry white wine2/3 cup chicken broth1/2 cup heavy cream1 cup frozen peas, thawed1 cup diced, cooked ham steak1/2 cup prepared pesto1/4 cup grated parmesan cheesesalt and pepper to taste Bring…… Continue Reading
Hearty Reuben Bake
8 slices rye bread, cubed1 lb thinly sliced corned beef, coarsely chopped1 16-ounce can sauerkraut, drained, rinsed and squeezed to remove excess liquid2 cups shredded swiss cheese16 ounce bottle Thousand Island dressing1 tbsp caraway seeds Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread bread cubes over a large baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted.Lightly grease a…… Continue Reading
Shrimp Teriyaki Bowls
2 tbsp olive oil1 lb large shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined1 tbsp minced garlic1 medium onion, coarsely chopped2 carrots, peeled and sliced1 large broccoli crown, cut into small florets1 cup snow peassalt and pepper to taste1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce3 tbsp rice vinegar3 tbsp hoisin sauce1 tsp ground dried ginger2 tbsp corn starch2 tbsp…… Continue Reading
Smoked Sausage and Creamy Cajun Orzo Skillet
olive oil14 oz smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices1/2 onion, diced1 green bell pepper, diced3 cloves garlic, mincedcajun seasoning, to taste (a little goes a long way)1/2 tsp chili powder3 1/2 cups chicken stock1 1/2 cups orzo1/4 cup heavy creamscallions, thinly sliced for garnish Heat olive oil in large skillet, add sliced sausage and…… Continue Reading
Mini Sausage Pancake Muffins
1 lb pork sausage, cooked and drained2 cups pancake mix1 1/4 cups water1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives1/4 cup maple syrup1 tsp vanilla Mix together pancake mix and water until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into mini muffin cups that were sprayed with oil. Bake about 15 minutes…… Continue Reading