• Chicken - Dinner - Recipes

    Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken

    February 7, 2015 - By 

    Today is National Fettuccine Alfredo Day! Whaaa??? With that being said, I thought I’d share my recipe for this Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken. This sauce is smooth and creamy. I think the key to making this meal a step above this dish is to marinate the chicken! I simply marinate the chicken in Italian dressing. This give it a nice flavor that’s goes nicely with the Alfredo sauce and it’s not too overbearing. If you prefer shrimp in your Alfredo, those can be marinated as well. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes + marinating time Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients:…

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    Restaurant Style Salsa

    February 1, 2015 - By 

    Today I’m sharing one of my favorite salsa recipes that makes a huge batch, but I love it that way. I usually make it on the weekend and then, have it all week to serve with tacos, chimichangas, or just as a yummy snack. When I made it last time, as you can see from the pics, I kept it pretty chunky. Originally, I had pureed it more, making it smoother, but really it’s all about preference. Servings: lots! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 1 can of 28 oz. whole tomatoes with juice 2 cans of…

  • Chocolate Chip Strawberry Cookies
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    Chocolate-Chip Strawberry Cookies

    January 28, 2015 - By 

    Lately I have had an obsession with the combination of chocolate and strawberries. I came across a myriad of wonderful recipes with this sweet pair on pinterest. I decided to give these a try last week. They turned out beautifully. So easy! My son said these were the best cookies he’s ever had! I almost left them in there too long as you can see there is just a bit of brownness on a few of them. So look carefully at step 7! Servings: 24 cookies Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 regular sized strawberry cake…

  • Beef - Dinner - Recipes

    Tater Tot Hamburger Pie

    January 25, 2015 - By 

    The other night I found a package of tater tots that I had forgotten about. Since I had forgotten they were in there means, they had been in there too long. I decided I needed to use them. I was able to whip up this Tatortot Hamburger Pie, which my family enjoyed. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1/3 cup of chili powder 1 can petite dice tomatoes with green chilies 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese 2 cups frozen tatortots 1/3 cup ketchup 1 finely chopped onions

  • 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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    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

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    Cornbread Waffles

    January 3, 2015 - By 

    I’ve been hearing about cornbread waffles and decided to try it out. The kids thought I’d lost my mind when I told they saw a “waffle” in their chili. However, they ended up loving it. Now if you’re in a rush or just feeling lazy you can simply use the JIFFY cornbread mix. You just follow the directions on the box. Spray your waffle iron with non-stick spray on top and bottom and pour about half of the mixture in. Let it cook until it beeps. You’ll probably get about 2 waffles if you have a Belgium waffle maker like…

  • 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…

  • Beef - Dinner - Pork - Recipes

    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…

  • Candied Green Beans
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    Southern Candied Green Beans

    December 22, 2014 - By 

    A Sweet Holiday Side Dish Favorite Green beans don’t have to be just savory. When I set out to create a sweet twist for Rob’s Thanksgiving work lunch, I discovered that Southern candied green beans are that dish—comforting, festive, and shockingly crowd-pleasing. These are now my go-to for holidays, church dinners, or any day I want a side dish that surprises people in the best way. Servings: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 cans of green beans 1 cup of finely chopped yellow onion 5 pieces of bacon, chopped 1 tsp of minced garlic 1…

  • Crockpot Breakfast Casserole - Wouldn't it be nice to wake up to a nice warm breakfast? This crockpot breakfast casserole is perfect just for that very reason.
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    Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

    December 18, 2014 - By 

    This crockpot breakfast casserole is so easy. A little preparation the night before and the next morning you’ll wake up to a nice warm breakfast. Perfect for this holiday season! Servings: 8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 6-8 hours Ingredients: dozen eggs 1 lb. of sausage (I use HOT) 1 can of Rotel tomatoes 1 onion; finely chopped 4 cups of frozen hashbrowns 3 cups of shredded cheese (I used Mexican blend) Tabasco salt and pepper Directions: 1. Brown sausage and onions. As sausage is cooking chopped it up with a spatula. You want to sausage finely chopped. I…

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    Apple Cornbread Dressing

    December 13, 2014 - By 

    Do you have your Christmas meal planned out? Still looking for that perfect dressing? This Apple Cornbread Dressing is so flavorful. My favorite thing about it is that it never gets dry. The apple juice and butter keep it nice and moist. Servings: 10 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 1 (9×9 inch) pan cornbread, cooled and crumbled 1 (8 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups chopped apples 1/2 cup chopped…

  • Ranger Cookies
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    Ranger Cookies

    December 12, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}! On of Rob’s favorite cookies are the Ranger Cookies. Coconut, oats, chocolate chips and the crunch from rice crispies make for a cookie that you canNOT just eat one of! Servings: 30 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, light or dark 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. salt 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chocolate chips 3…

  • Pretzel Square Bites - a little sweet and little salty make for a great party food!
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    Pretzel Square Bites

    December 11, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}!I love cookies that are sweet and salty. Pretzels, peanut butter, and chocolate? Oh yeah!! Servings: 30ish? Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 package of almond chocolate bark 1/2 package of almond white chocolate bark 1 bag of waffle pretzels 1/2 jar of peanut butter

  • Lysha @ a Camera & a Cookbook shares 12 delightful Christmas treat recipes for this holiday season. Today she is sharing Oreo Balls.
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    Oreo Balls

    December 10, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}!A coworker of mine made these, Oreo Balls, way back before they were all the rage all over the internet. Now everyone makes them, but I still love them. Makes: 25 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 package white almond bark 1 package chocolate almond bark Directions: 1. Using a blender or hand held mixer, mix Oreos and cream cheese together. 2. Roll into walnut size balls. Chill for an hour. Melt approximately 3/4 package of both types of…

  • Praline Cookies - an amazing alternative to pralines!
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    Praline Cookies

    December 9, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}! I love pralines, but often find them to be so sweet that one bite is plenty. When I found this recipe for Praline Cookies, I knew it had to jump to the top of my list. When I made them recently, I was not disappointed in the least! So good. Servings: 24 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (I used dark) 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup…

  • Chocolate Banana Bites
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    Chocolate Banana Bites

    December 6, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}!I decided to try something a little different for Day 6! These Chocolate Banana Bites are like a little bite of banana pudding covered in chocolate. So delicious! Servings: 30 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 2-3 bananas 1/2 package of almond chocolate bark 1/2 jar of peanut butter 1 box Mini ‘Nilla Wafers

  • Nutella Pumpkin Bites
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    Nutella Pumpkin Bites

    December 5, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}! Today is Day 5 of our 12 Days of Christmas treats and we’re sharing a simple recipe for Nutella Pumpkin Bites. These are not overly sweet and they are not overly pumpkin-flavored either. I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin spice, so I don’t include that in my pumpkin recipes. Give these a try for your next Christmas party! Servings: 24 Prep Time: 5 minutes + 30 minutes to chill Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup of Nutella 1/3 cup of pumpkin pure 1/2 cup of confectioner’s sugar crescent rolls or…