recipes

pasta BLT Pasta Salad   Ingredients BLT Pasta Salad 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix 1 cup whole milk 1 cup mayonnaise 1 pound bowtie farfalle pasta 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled 3 cups romaine lettuce chopped 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 avocado peeled and diced 1/3 cup red onion diced 2 Tablespoons parsley chopped Optional Mix-Ins 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 chopped hard boiled eggs 1/2 cup pine nuts 1 cup cucumber diced Instructions Prepare the ranch dressing by whisking together the Ranch dressing mix, milk, and mayonnaise in a […]
breads Cinnamon Swirl Bread Lori N Jason Howell February 19 at 9:26pm ·  2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar1 egg, room temperature1 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/3 cup plain greek yogurt, or sour creamSWIRL:1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons cinnamon2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly (can use water instead)GLAZE:1/2 cup powdered sugar2 – 3 teaspoons cream […]
cookies Martha Stewart Sugar Cookies Martha Stewart Sugar Cookies I used this recipe to make sugar cookies with 2 of my granddaughters for Christmas this year. The cookies were delicious and the dough was easy to work with. I refrigerated for several hours and found the dough too stiff to work with – spend some time working it to “warm” […]
dessert Raspberry Pineapple Sherbet I needed to make this the other day and was shocked to find it was not on my blog! This is so light and fruity and just plain delicious! Makes a ton, so it feeds a crowd! Fantatic for summer parties!Ingredients:2 1/2 gallon raspberry sherbet1 1/2 galloon pineapple sherbet2 12 oz pkgs frozen raspberries, partially […]
breads Pumpkin Bread With Crumbly Topping  1 15oz. can pumpkin puree 4 eggs1 cup vegetable oil2/3 cup water3 cups white sugar3 1/2 cups all purpose flour2 tsp baking soda1 1/2 tsp salt1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground nutmeg1/2 tsp ground cloves1/4 tsp ground gingerFor topping:Mix together with fork:4 TBS softened butter3/4 cup white flour3/4 cup white sugar.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Mix […]
dressings Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad  Chili Lime Dressing 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema 1 garlic clove 1 lime, juice and zest 1/4 tsp chili powder 1/8 tsp ground cayenne Pasta Salad 2 (12 oz) pkgs frozen corn (or 5-6 ears fresh corn) 2 cups cooked pasta (any small shaped pasta) 4 green onions, sliced 1 […]
chicken One Pot Chicken Lasagna Soup Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 4-6 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup flour 9-11 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided 3 tablespoons cornstarch 15 oz can canneli beans, rinsed and rained 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon 1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried basil 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper 2 bay leaves dash- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper […]
dessert Rhubarb Crisp  3 cups rhubarb, cut in 1/2″ pieces 3/4 cup sugar 1 well-beaten egg 2 T flour 1/4 cup butter  1/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup flour Directions: Mix 3/4 cup sugar, egg and 2 T flour; add rhubarb and put in glass pie plate. Cream butter and brown sugar, then blend in flour. Sprinkle over […]
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chicken Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup INGREDIENTS: 8 tablespoons butter 1 ¼ cups medium yellow onion 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced celery 4 teaspoons minced garlic 6-8 mushrooms, diced 9 tablespoons flour 3 cup cold whole milk or half and half (I usually just use milk) 6 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning blend (Mrs. Dash) 2 ½ […]
breakfast Mountain Man Breakfast Burrito My husband was asked to make this for our church Christmas Party and it was a hit! Thought some of you might like a change for breakfast with everyone being at home right now due to the COVID 19 virus!12 eggs1 cup milk8 oz diced ham4 oz real bacon bits1/2 cup shredded cheddar/monterey jack cheese24 […]
recipes The Best Potato Soup 5 slices bacon, diced 3 tablespoons (reserved) bacon grease or butter 1 cup diced white or yellow onion 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock 2 cups milk, warmed 1.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, diced 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream 1 teaspoon sea salt, or more to […]
chicken Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken 4 chicken breasts 4 slices mozzarella 1 cup sour cream 3/4 cup Parmesan, freshly grated, divided 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly ground 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground Parsley, chopped, for garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat rectangular baking dish with a little olive oil. Mix sour cream with […]
cookies Pumpkin Cookies Ingredients 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter (softened) 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup pumpkin 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup confectioner’s sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Mix together all dry ingredients: flour through salt. Cream sugar and butter together. Slowly stir in pumpkin. Add egg and vanilla […]
chinese Fried Won Ton with Sweet and Sour Sauce 1/2 lb ground pork1 clove garlic1/2 tsp salt2 tsp mirin – in the Oriental section of the grocery store (or water)dash pepper2 T water1 egg 1 T cornstarchMix thoroughly.Place small amount (or it won’t seal) meat mixture in won ton skin and fold.  Deep fry; drain and serve with sweet and sour sauce.Sauce1/2 cup sugar2 tsp […]
cookies PUMPKIN CINNAMON COOKIES Add these cookies to your fall baking list! They are the BEST pumpkin cookies you will ever eat! yield: 27 COOKIES prep time: 15 MINUTES cook time: 10-12 MINUTE INGREDIENTS: FOR THE COOKIES: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon […]
main dish Sauteed Shrimp over Creamy Spicy Spaghetti A wonderful shrimp and pasta dinner recipe. With just enough heat to spice things up. 1 pound Spaghetti 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided1/4 cup hot water from cooked pasta 1/2 small onion, diced3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 cup dry white wine, room […]
bars Milky Way Bars INGREDIENTS: 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all purpose flour See note about mix-ins below: 1/2 cup Caramel Bits (or use caramel squares that have been cut in quarters) 1 cup chocolate chips 15 Fun […]
chicken CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH INGREDIENTS 1 large spaghetti squash 1 large chicken breast or 2 small, cut into bite sized pieces 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, depending on how spicy you like things 2 cups broccoli florets 1 ounce 1/3 less fat cream cheese, room temperature […]
chicken Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons Olive oil Salt Pepper 8 ounces sliced mushrooms Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce: ¼ cup butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon flour ½ cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream or half and half ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon […]
chicken Chicken Mushroom Lasagna INGREDIENTS 9 uncooked lasagna noodles For the Filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into very small bits (1/2 inch or smaller) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 12 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese 1 egg 2 ounces […]