1 small package instant pistachio pudding, made to package directions (you’ll need milk) 1-12 ounce package whipped topping, divided 3/4 cup pistachios, chopped 1 graham cracker crust 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 1 cup fresh blueberries Sweetened shredded coconut, toasted additional chopped pistachios Mix half the whipped cream into the prepared pudding. Fold in the…… Continue Reading
Creamy Chicken Pasta Primavera
8 to 10 ounces dry penne pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes or long thin strips Salt and pepper 1 tbsp butter 1 zucchini, sliced into thin half-moons 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered crown of broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces 1…… Continue Reading
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Watermelon Salsa
Blackened seasoning (Kroger spice aisle) 1 pound medium/large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp butter 3 cups seedless watermelon, chopped into quarter inch pieces 1/2 cup finely diced red onion medium jalapeno, seed and finely chopped 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 4 tbsp fresh lime juice salt & pepper to taste 1 cup shredded romaine…… Continue Reading
BBQ Chicken Flat Bread Pizza
1 Stonefire Naan Flatbread (found in the bakery section) BBQ Sauce, your favorite 7 slices of fresh mozzarella 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 grilled chicken breast, chopped small red onion, diced fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro leaves Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place flatbread on baking sheet. Spread 2 heaping tablespoons of BBQ sauce…… Continue Reading
Tuscan Tortellini Salad
1 lb fresh cheese tortellini 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tbsp honey salt and pepper to taste 3/4 cup chopped salami 1/2 cup baby spinach 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup grated parmesan, plus a little more for garnish In salted, boiling water cook tortellini per package instructions,…… Continue Reading
Breakfast Tortilla Fold
Bacon Eggs Cheese Salsa How to wrap: Lay your tortilla out on a cutting board. Take a knife and make a cut from the middle of the tortilla down to the edge. Imagine the tortilla being divided up into four quadrants or quarters. Place a different ingredient into each quadrant. Fold the wrap up, starting from the bottom…… Continue Reading
Smoke BBQ Queso Dip
1 pound ground beef 1 white onion, diced 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce 24oz Velveeta, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 jalapeño, diced 1 red and 1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded Optional: Sweet Baby Ray’s Hot Sauce for serving Heat grill to low-medium…… Continue Reading
Firecracker Cake
1 box (15.25 oz.) white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix Red food coloring Blue food coloring 1 container white frosting Red, white and blue sprinkles Preheat oven according to cake mix directions. Generously grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan; set aside. Make cake batter as directed on box,…… Continue Reading
Grandpa’s Rancho Baked Beans
1 lb. Lean ground beef 1 C. Chopped onion 1 C. Catsup 2 T. Mustard 2 T. Cider vinegar 2 16 oz. cans pork and beans 1 can kidney beans drained 1/2 C. Brown sugar Brown ground beef and onions and drain the grease. Combine remaining ingredients with beef mixture in large baking dish. Bake at 400…… Continue Reading
Baked Cavatelli & Italian Sausage
2 1/2 cups corkscrew pasta, cooked al dente and drained 1 package Sweet Italian Sausages, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry red wine (can use beef broth instead) 28-ounce jar pasta sauce 8 oz shredded mozzarella 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning salt & pepper fresh…… Continue Reading