Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash, Penne, Sausage & Spinach

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash, Penne, Sausage & Spinach

2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed1 tbsp olive oilsalt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees and roast squash on a baking sheet about 25 minutes, toss about halfway through the cooking. 4 Italian Sausages, casings removed1/2 onion, chopped1 tbsp olive oil In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook sausage…Continue Reading

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

1 1/2 cups water2 envelopes chicken gravy mix1 1/4 cup cream of chicken soup (undiluted)1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/2 tsp paprika3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup sour cream In slow cooker, whisk together water, gravy envelopes, cream of chicken soup and seasonings. Add chicken to mixture and toss to coat. Cook on…Continue Reading

Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli

Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli

1 tbsp olive oil1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined8 oz smoke sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices2 cups broccoli florets4 cloves minced garlic1/4 cup honey1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1 tbsp lemon juicesalt and pepper to tastethinly sliced green onions for garnishcooked rice For the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy…Continue Reading

Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Sliders

3 1/2 cups shredded chicken1/2 cup buffalo sauce1/2 cup ranch dressing2 tbsp honey1 tbsp minced garlic1/2 tsp seasoned pepper2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese12 ct King’s Hawaiian Rolls1 tsp Italian seasoning1 tsp garlic salt4 tbsp butter, melted Preheat oven to 350.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the chicken to…Continue Reading

Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved8 oz small, fresh mozzarella balls2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tsp minced garlic4 tbsp fresh basil, chopped and divided½ tsp dried oreganoPinch of crushed red pepper flakesSalt and pepper to taste8 oz of your favorite pastaBalsamic glaze for garnish In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive…Continue Reading

Kalua Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Kalua Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

5-6 lb pork butt, rinsed and patted dry1 and 1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan salt1 and 1/2 tsp ground ginger1 and 1/2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp seasoned pepper1 and 1/2 tsp vegetable oil1 and 1/2 tbsp liquid smoke In small bowl mix together Himalayan salt, ginger, garlic powder and pepper. Rub dry spice mixture all over…Continue Reading

Creamy Cucumber and Shrimp Salad

Creamy Cucumber and Shrimp Salad

1 lb large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, cut each shrimp into three piecesOld Bay Seasoning, to taste1 large english cucumber, halved lengthwise and fairly thinly sliced1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tbsp dijon mustard1 tsp minced garlicsalt and pepper to taste1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped In medium-sized bowl add shrimp…Continue Reading

Cowboy Spaghetti

Cowboy Spaghetti

6 strips bacon, chopped1 onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 pound ground beef1 1/2 cups beef broth2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste8 ounces spaghetti noodles1 (10 ounce) can Rotel1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese3…Continue Reading

Key Lime Pie Bars

Key Lime Pie Bars

Crust12 full-sheet graham crackers6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1/4 cup granulated sugarFilling4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature4 large egg yolks14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup lime juice2 teaspoons lime zest (1or 2 limes) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang so you can…Continue Reading

Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

4 boneless chicken breasts6 ounces thawed lemonade concentrate3 tbsp brown sugar3 tbsp ketchup1 tbsp white vinegar2 tbsp water2 tbsp flourlemon slices for garnish Coat slow cooker lightly with spray oil. Add chicken breast. In a bowl whisk together lemonade concentrate, brown sugar, ketchup and vinegar. Pour over chicken, cover and cook on low 4-6 hours.…Continue Reading