2-3 large skinless boneless chicken breasts pounded to 1-inch thickness Salt and pepper, to season 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1 tablespoon oil, divided 2 tablespoons butter 1 small yellow onion chopped 6 cloves garlic finely diced 1/3 cup white wine 7 oz jarred sun dried tomato strips in oil 3 level tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken broth 3 cups milk OR light cream* or half and half, divided 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs 10 ounces elbow macaroni uncooked 3 cups baby spinach leaves 1 cup fresh grated…… Continue Reading
Phyllo Cup Crab Appetizers
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Paprika Frozen phyllo cups Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, crab, mayonnaise,…… Continue Reading
Southern Grits & Sausage Casserole
6 cups water2 cups uncooked grits1/2 cup butter, divided3 cups shredded Cheddar, divided1 lb ground pork sausage1 small onion, diced12 eggs1/2 cup milksalt & pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in grits.…… Continue Reading
Pigs in a Blanket Christmas Wreath
1 12-ounce package cocktail weenies2 tubes refrigerated crescent roll doughdijon mustard, for brushing and serving1 large egg1 tsp caraway seedsfresh rosemary sprigs and cranberries for decoration Heat oven to 375, line a baking sheet with parchment. Unroll dough and brush one side with mustard. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise. Place 1 weenie on wide…… Continue Reading
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) at room temperature1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more to roll the dough in zest of one orange 1 heaping cup fresh cranberries 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Finely chop the cranberries and set aside. With mixer, Cream the butter, sugar, and zest together until well combined. Add the flour and extract, and mix until the dough…… Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Taco Pasta
1 pound lean ground beefsalt and pepper1 bell pepper, diced1 small onion, diced15 ounce can crushed tomatoes1 cup jarred salsa15 ounce can corn, drained15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed3 tablespoons taco seasoning2 ½ cups sodium chicken broth12 ounces shell pasta1 cup shredded cheddar cheese3 green onions, thinly sliced Heat a large skillet over…… Continue Reading
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Cooking spray, for baking dish1 (29-oz.) can pumpkin purée1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk1 c. packed dark brown sugar3 large eggs3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice1 box yellow cake mix1 c. chopped pecans1 c. (2 sticks) butter, very thinly slicedWhipped cream, for serving Preheat the oven to 350º and grease a 9″-x-13″ baking dish with cooking spray.…… Continue Reading
Broccoli and Corn Scallop
2 Tbsp. chopped onions2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided1 Tbsp. flour1-1/4 cups milk8-ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded1 can (11 oz.) corn, drained12 Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup), divided2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen broccoli spears, thawed, drained Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and stir onions in 1 Tbsp. butter in medium saucepan on medium…… Continue Reading
French Onion Meatballs
For the onions:2 medium red onions, sliced very thin2 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp salt1 tsp dried thyme1 tsp sugar1 tbsp butter1/4 cup dry red wine1 cup beef broth3 tsp corn starch For the meatballs:1 lb ground beef1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp onion powder1 tsp salt1/2 tsp seasoned pepper1 tsp worcestershire sauce1 egg1/4 cup panko bread…… Continue Reading
Honey-Dijon Smoked Sausage & Fall Veggies
1 package smoked turkey sausage, sliced into 1/3-inch thick slices2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 3/4-inch cubes16 oz. brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved1 medium red onion, roughly sliced1 tablespoon minced garlic2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for garnish1 tablespoon parmesan shavings, for serving…… Continue Reading