• Steakhouse Burger {Copycat Recipe from McDonald's}
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    Steakhouse Burger

    January 24, 2015 - By 

    Ever since last summer when I had the Steakhouse Burger at McDonald’s, I’ve wanted to make it at home. I decided to try and recreate it and come up with an easy recipe. I was able to recreate it, so I would definitely call this a “copycat recipe.” Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Burger: 1 1/2 lbs. of hamburger meat 1 packet of onion mix 1/3 cup of Worsteshire 1/2 tsp. pepper 8-12 pieces of “Giant” bread (thicker cut white sandwich bread) Spray butter garlic powder lettuce tomato French fried onions Provolone cheese

  • Chicken - Dinner

    Pizza Smothered Chicken

    January 21, 2015 - By 

    Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 12 oz. box of pasta (I used Penne) 1 large jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce Parmesan cheese Italian seasoning Garlic Pepperoni (your favorite pizza toppings)

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    Mini Buffalo Chicken Pot Pies

    January 18, 2015 - By 

    A couple weeks ago I posted a yummy recipe of Chunky Buffalo Chicken. I made a triple batch of it because I had several pounds of chicken that I thawed out and it needed to be used. I love to do things like this to help expedite a meal later in the week. This saves so much time. So this is a “leftover remix!” Servings: 12 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Chunky Buffalo Chicken 1/2 packet of Ranch mix 1 container of grands layers biscuits 2 cups of frozen veggie mix (peas, carrots, and corn) 1…

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    Chili {Crockpot}

    January 10, 2015 - By 

    It has been crazy, crazy cold. We got back home on Monday from 80° South Florida weather for 11 days, so this is quite a shock to the system. It was 14° yesterday with a windchill of -2°. I know you folks in the North have no pity on me, but I’ll just say I don’t know how you Northerners do it. So anyway, with all this cold I decided chili and cornbread waffles would be warm and comforting. If you’re having to brave the cold like I am, you should give this chili a try! Servings: 6-8 Prep Time:…

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    Buffalo Joes

    January 7, 2015 - By 

    Last night I was wanting Buffalo Chicken something…I had a couple pounds of chicken in the fridge, so I decided to use all of that for some Buffalo Chicken. Keep an eye out for several recipes that will use the rest of this yummy chicken. I call these Recipe Remixes, which are great for those super busy nights. Servings: 8 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts; chunky/shredded 1 packet of Ranch mix 2-3 cup Buffalo Sauce 1 cup of chopped onion 1 tbs. minced garlic

  • Sloppy Joe Pasta
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    Sloppy Joe Pasta

    December 29, 2014 - By 

    Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbs. dark brown sugar 3 tbs. red wine vinegar 3 tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbs. minced garlic 1 diced small green bell pepper 1 diced small onion 1 cup beef broth 12 oz. elbow macaroni with ridges 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 2. Brown meat with onion and green pepper. 3. While the meat is browning cook the macaroni. 4. After meat is…

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    Ravioli Soup

    December 27, 2014 - By 

    I’ve tried my hand at Ravioli soup and finally after the 3rd try I think I nailed it! This is so easy. Done in less than 30 minutes as long as you don’t have to thaw the meat. A true crowd pleaser. Servings: 6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbs. olive oil 1 pound spicy Italian sausage 3 cloves minced garlic 1 diced onion 1/2 diced green peppers 2 cups chicken stock 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt and…

  • Poppy Seed Chicken
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    Poppy Seed Chicken

    December 15, 2014 - By 

    When Rob was in the hospital a few years ago, my neighbor was so sweet and brought us the best dinner. It was this amazing Poppy Seed Chicken casserole. I finally decided to make it myself and it has become one of my favorite dishes. It’s great to make ahead for those potluck dinners or a freeze ahead meal for those busy week nights. Looking for an easy dish to make ahead? Make this Poppy Seed Chicken for that busy weeknight ahead. Servings: 8 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups cooked and diced chicken 2…

  • Chili Citrus Spice Marinade
    Pork - Recipes

    Chili Citrus Spice Marinade

    November 28, 2014 - By 

    This recipe is called Chili Citrus Spice Maridinade that would be great with pork or chicken. You could do like I did and cook it in the oven or even better yet you could cook it on the grill. Servings: 1/2 cup Prep Time: 10 minutes + marinade time Cooking Time: depends on the size of the meat

  • Taco Joes - Ever wanted tacos, but didn't have any tortillas in the pantry? Here's an easy recipe to remedy that situation/craving!
    Beef - Lunch

    Taco Joes

    November 10, 2014 - By 

    The other night I was seriously craving tacos and when I looked in the pantry we didn’t have any tortillas or any taco shells. I always think back to the days when I used to go to Taco Bueno, when they had the yummiest Taco sandwiches. I looked to see if we had any buns, which we did. I was in business! My family was totally making fun of me, but once they tried it there mouths were too stuffed to say anything. Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. of ground beef…

  • Southwestern Casserole
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    Southwest Casserole

    November 2, 2014 - By 

    Those of you who know me well, know I’m a big fan of Mexican food. This Southwest Casserole is a great spin on some of my favorite Tex-Mex recipes. Beef, black beans, corn, and tortilla chips…Yep, that’s all I needed to hear. This is another great recipes that can be made ahead of time or if not, it can easily be whipped up in less than an hour. Servings: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground beef 1 chopped onion 1 can spicy chili beans 1 can black beans 16 oz. corn (drained) 15…

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    Pizza Roll-Ups

    October 4, 2014 - By 

    I couldn’t make roll-ups without trying a pizza version. These are so easy and versatile. They can easily be personalized for each person, which I just love. I was right when I said Pizza would probably be my family’s favorite! Servings: 6 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Your favorite pizza toppings (Pepperoni, ground sausage, onions, green bell peppers, etc.) Jar of Pizza Sauce 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese 1 pkg. (14 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust (I used my homemade dough)

  • Dinner - Pork

    Sausage, Shrimp, And Spinach Bowl

    October 3, 2014 - By 

    While in Atlanta a few weeks ago, Rob and I enjoyed a meal at Steamhouse Lounge. We got the Sausage, Shrimp, And Spinach dip, that was absolutely killer! That dip inspired this meal. After my initial time making it, I plan to tweak it, which I’ve noted in the directions below. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Velveeta cheese 1 box of cream cheese (8 oz.) 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup of Mexican shredded cheese 1/2 lb. smoked sausage 8 oz. of shrimp (I used the tiny salad shrimp)…

  • Chicken - Dinner - Lunch - Recipes

    Hawaiian Chicken Pizza

    September 14, 2014 - By 

    One of my favorite pizza places is Marco’s and one of my families favorite pizzas from there is the Hawaiian Pizza. Here is my recipe for Hawaiian Chicken Pizza. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Fresh dough or refrigerated pizza dough 1/2 jar of pizza sauce 3 cups of mozzarella cheese 1 cup of chopped ham 6 slices of cooked bacon (not too done), chopped 1 cup of cooked, shredded chicken 1/2 cup of pineapple, chopped (squeeze juice out)

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    Buffalo Chicken Roll-Ups

    September 13, 2014 - By 

    Recently when I made the Bacon Cheeseburger Roll-Ups, I decided it was too good to limit to just that. I was having a craving for buffalo chicken. This buffalo chicken roll-up recipe is so easy, whether you use the refrigerated dough or pre-make the homemade dough in the bread machine. I love that they are good for a lunch or dinner on the go, which with our busy schedules is wonderful! Servings: 6 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

  • Taco Seasoning Large Batch Recipe
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    Taco Seasoning Recipe {Large Batch}

    September 3, 2014 - By 

    The other day I was looking at the commercial brand taco seasoning container. I noticed on the ingredients list that it included all sorts of stuff that was not just seasoning. At that point, I decided to try and make my own Taco Seasoning Recipe to lessen the amount of all those extra chemicals, preservatives, etc that my family ingests. Every little bit helps, right? Servings: 12 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes

  • Sweet & Sour Pork
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    Sweet & Sour Pork

    August 19, 2014 - By 

    As a huge fan of sweet and sour entrés at most Chinese style restaurant chains usually, this one caught my attention while I was looking for new recipes the other day. I wanted to give it a try, because it’s very different from my normal meals. I’m not always a fan of pre-made sauces, but I wanted something easy that didn’t need a ton of different ingredients just for the sauce. I was happy with the way it turned out. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes

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    Tangy Pork Tenderloin Marinade

    July 28, 2014 - By 

    I love this recipe. It’s great actually for all types of pork, not just tenderloin. I love that is good whether its cooked in the oven or on the grill. Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: depends on the type of meat Ingredients: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tbs soy sauce 1 tbs canola oil 1 tbs Worcestershire 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp dry mustard Salt and pepper to taste

  • Chicken - Dinner - Recipes

    Garlic Parmesan Chicken

    July 18, 2014 - By 

    Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken 1 cup of powdered Parmesan cheese 2 tbs garlic powder 1/3 cup olive oil Directions: 1. Take each chicken breast and remove any fat. Butterfly each chicken breast and then cut down the middle. For instructions on how to do that watch this video. 2. Mix together the cheese and garlic powder. Then, pour this dry mixture on a plate. 3. Pour the olive oil in a bowl. 4. Dip each side of the piece of chicken in the oil. 5. Roll the chicken…

  • Egg, Ham, & Spinach Muffins - make ahead and pop a couple in the microwave for an on the go breakfast!
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    Egg, Ham, & Spinach Muffins

    February 23, 2013 - By 

    I’m making every effort to cut back on carbs whenever possible. I found these mini-egg muffins easy to make a head of time. Each morning, I just pop a couple in the microwave for about 45 seconds and add some fresh fruit on the side. Servings: 24 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups Kroger Break-Free Real Egg Product or about 6 large eggs 8 pieces ham 10-15 fresh spinach leaves with the stem removed; chopped finely 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2-3 finely chopped roasted red pepper 1 1/2…