Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1” pieces
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, not drained
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (8.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow squash, diced
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms, fresh
- 1 pkt taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Tex Mex Chicken Vegetable Skillet
“Don’t mess with Tex-Mex!” I have been playing with this recipe forever. It is actually a take-off on my Cajun Shrimp,…
Ingredients
- 5 - 6 Catfish fillets
- 6 - 8 oz bag of fresh spinach, pre-washed
- 3 T unsalted butter sliced
- 1 C shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/2 C light mayonnaise
- 1/2 C sour cream
- 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Paul Prudhomme Magic Salmon seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Adobo seasoning
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 1/2 T chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
Creamy Baked Catfish Florentine
“The catfish is plenty good enough fish for anyone.” – Mark Twain I prepared this dish tonight for dinner for the…
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (Pillsbury recommended)
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 pound browned ground beef or sausage
- 3/4 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/3 cup cooked bacon crumbles or diced ham
- 1/2 cup sauteed sliced mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce (Contadina recommended)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
Crazy Crust Pizza
“Happiness is a slice of pizza.” I’ve seen this recipe on several blogs over the past several years and I always…
Ingredients
- small to medium size red (i.e. "new") potatoes (however many you’d like)
- Olive oil (EVOO)
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Unsalted Butter
- Grated Cheese of your choice (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)
Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Cheese
“Potatoes are to food what sensible shoes are to fashion.” – Linda Wells Many years ago we were eating in a…
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 (2 ounce) bottle diced pimento, drained
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons minced green onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (4 ounce) block Cheddar cheese
- 1 (4 ounce) block Colby-Jack
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cold
Marinated Cheese
“If we are not supposed to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge?” This is one of…
Ingredients
- 1 large Zucchini squash
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce (I used the Contadina squeeze bottle)
- 3/4 cup Italian Style Blend finely shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices
- Italian seasoning (optional)
Zucchini Pizza Bites
“Nothing says, ‘I love you,’ better than a pizza!” Our grandchildren are coming for a visit next month so I am…
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp. freshly torn basil
- 4 slices mozzarella
- 2 c. fresh baby spinach leaves
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Caprese Chicken
“Italian food is all about ingredients and it’s not fussy and it’s not fancy.” Wolfgang Puck While enjoying the boredom of the…
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
“We should all be eating fruits and vegetables as if our lives depend on it – because they do.” -Michael Greger…
Ingredients
- 2 Tomatoes, medium or large
- 1/4 cup of any grated cheese such as Colby Jack or Italian blend
- 1 1/2 T of Light Mayonnaise (Hellmann’s)
- 1 tsp of McCormick’s Salad Supreme Seasoning
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan Cheese
Roasted Tomatoes Roseville
“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” -Lewis Grizzard My newly adopted healthy eating lifestyle…
Ingredients
- 5 large tomatoes, cut into eighths (I use Roma Tomatoes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup Feta, crumbled
- crusty bread or garlic toast, for serving
Nutrients
- Calories: 225
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Cholesterol: 7
- Fat: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 23
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Sodium: 462
- Sugar: 5
Roasted Tomatoes With Shrimp And Feta
“Live, Love, Cook.” I can’t think of a better way to begin the new year than with a recipe this fantastic.…
Ingredients
- 12 slices of thin-slice deli honey ham (I use Black Forest Ham)
- 3 Slices of swiss cheese, cut into fourths
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use Kewpie)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 package (12 count) KING’S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls
Hawaiian Ham & Swiss Slider
“Dinner’s ready when the smoke alarm goes off.” I didn’t have a category labeled Party Food so I had to file this under Brunch.…
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean ground beef
- 2 tsps Crushed or Minced Garlic, divided
- 8 oz Sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 T Olive Oil
- 16 oz Bowtie Pasta (not the mini-bowties)
- 24 oz Jar of pasta sauce
- 1 T Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp White Pepper
- ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated
- 16 oz Cottage Cheese, small curd
Stovetop Bowtie Pizza
“My head says gym but my heart says pasta.” This recipe was inspired by and adapted from one by Bridget OConnor…
Ingredients
- 1 can cheap biscuits
- 2 tomatoes (provides 6 slices)
- Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup each of Monterey Jack and Colby cheese, shredded and mixed
- Salad Supreme (this is a McCormick salad seasoning)
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- Parmesan cheese
- Butter
Roseville Tomato Pie
“Eating is a necessity but cooking is an art.” Several years ago we attended a New Year’s Party where everyone brought…
Ingredients
- 1lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 4-oz package cream cheese
- 2 large (giant) pasta shells
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 ½ cups tortilla chips (crushed)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup sour cream
Taco Stuffed Shells
“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like.” Mark Twain This dish can be served…
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs medium Shrimp, raw, shelled, deveined
- 2 T Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, powdered
- 2 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1/4 lb fresh Mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup Clam Juice
- 12 oz grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 soup can of heavy Cream
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Dash of Cayenne pepper
- 2 T Dry Sherry
Shrimp Ginocchio
“Calories: Tiny creatures that live in your closet and sew your clothes a little bit tighter every night.” Undoubtedly this is…
Ingredients
- 1 (7.75 ounces) package Bisquick Complete Cheese-Garlic Biscuit mix
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (spicy to your taste)
- 1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)
Garlic Cheese Sausage Balls
“This sausage roll only contains 2% of your daily intake of calories … if you lick it.” – Jack Whitehall Imagine…
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup quick grits (not instant, not regular)
- 8 ounce log of garlic cheddar cheese, cubed (see comments above)
- ¼ cup half & half
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces grated extra sharp white cheddar cheese (see comments above)
Baked Garlic Cheese Grits
“I’m always sketchy of people who don’t like grits.” -Jaycee Ford This is one of my favorite sides and any leftovers…
Ingredients
- 4 (8 to 10-ounce) russet potatoes, prepared as described in my recipe for "Baked Potato"
- Softened butter or margarine, to coat potatoes
- 4 slices bacon or 1 pkg of Real Bacon Pieces (2.8 oz.)
- 12 oz. crawfish meat* ... or 3/4 lb. of sauteed shrimp
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, white and light green parts; dark green parts chopped, for garnish (OPTIONAL)
- 1 cup grated Cheddar Cheese, divided
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Twice Baked Potatoes With Crawfish
“I’m in shape … unfortunately, that shape is a potato.” Most people know that Paula Deen’s sons are restaurateurs and chefs,…
Ingredients
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 3 cans beef broth, low sodium
- 2 cans Italian tomatoes, diced, low sodium
- 3 cans great northern beans, undrained
- 1 dozen fresh spinach leaves, or more if needed
- 1 each zucchini, julianned
Northern Italian Bean Soup
“No matter where I serve my guests…. they seem to like my kitchen the best…” Many years ago I got hooked…
Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs, well beaten
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise [I recommend Hellman's regular or light]
- 1/2 cup Half and Half
- 2 T Flour
- 8 oz Cheese, grated or shredded (see variations below)
- 1/2 cup Filling (see variations below)
- 1/2 cup Mushrooms, sliced & sauteed
- 1 or 2 T minced Onion (or equivalent using onion juice or powdered onion)
- 1 Pie Crust, frozen 9in.
Johnny’s Quiche
“All we are saying is give quiche a chance.” My introduction to quiche was back in the 1980’s at the Busy…
Ingredients
- 1 15 1/2-ounce can Whole Kernel Corn (drained)
- 1 15 1/2-ounce can Creamed Corn
- 1 8-ounce container sour cream
- 1 large eggs
- 3/4 stick Butter (melted)
- 1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
Corn Souffle
“Food is the most primitive form of comfort.” My sister, Nancy, made this dish for a family holiday gathering back many,…
Ingredients
- 3 or 4 cooked Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, shredded or cubed
- 16 oz Sour Cream, light is okay
- 2 cans Cream of Chicken soup
- 8 oz Cheddar Cheese, sharp, shredded
- 12 corn Tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups Canola Oil
- 4 oz Onion, minced (optional)
- 4 oz Green Chilies, chopped (optional)
- 4 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
“Life without Mexican food is like no life at all.” My sister, Nancy, makes the best creamy, Chicken Enchiladas in the…
