Brownies:2 eggs3 bananas, mashed1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup sour cream1/2 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup walnuts, choppedFrosting:1/2 cup butter3 cups powdered sugar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 tablespoons milk Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan. For the brownie, In a large…… Continue Reading
Creamy Springtime Penne, Ham & Asparagus
2 cups penne pasta, cooked al dente1 lb fresh asparagus, ends removed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 large onion, choppedhalf red bell pepper, cut into very thin strips1/4 cup butter1/2 pound fully cooked ham, cut into bite size cubes1 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup grated parmesan, extra for sprinklingsalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup frozen…… Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Irish Stew
2-3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-in. cubes1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, plus a splash for deglazing the pan3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed2 medium carrots, cut into 1-in. pieces2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-in. pieces2 stalks…… Continue Reading
Spicy Shrimp Quesadillas w Cilantro Lime Sauce
For the Quesadillas:1 pound uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined1 tablespoon olive oilsmall onion chopped1/2 green bell pepper chopped1/2 red bell pepper chopped2 cloves garlic mincedtablespoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper and dash cayenne pepper1-2 cups Mexican blend or Monterey Jack cheese…… Continue Reading
One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese
2-3 large skinless boneless chicken breasts pounded to 1-inch thicknessSalt and pepper, to season1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried parsley1 tablespoon oil, divided2 tablespoons butter1 small yellow onion chopped6 cloves garlic finely diced1/3 cup white wine7 oz jarred sun dried tomato strips in oil3 level tablespoons flour2 cups chicken broth3 cups milk OR light cream* or…… Continue Reading
Dutch Oven Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil 2 celery ribs, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, sliced 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1-1/4 cups uncooked rice (not minute/instant) 1/3 cup tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1-1/2 teaspoons…… Continue Reading
Thai Shrimp and Rice Soup
1 cup uncooked basmati rice2 tbsp butter1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveinedsalt and pepper to taste2 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, diced1 red bell pepper, diced1 tbsp freshly grated ginger2 tbsp red curry paste1 12-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk3 cups vegetable stockjuice from 1 lime2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro In a large saucepan of 1…… Continue Reading
Chocolate Chess Pie
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 (9-inch) shallow frozen pie crust, thawed whipped cream for serving Preheat oven to 350 degree. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar and cocoa powder until blended. Add eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, salt, and butter. Mix well and pour into…… Continue Reading
French Onion & Bacon Cheese Ball
2 cups diced yellow onion1/2 lb bacon8 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup sour cream1 1/4 cups Gruyere or Swiss cheese, grated1/4 tsp dried thyme1/2 tsp red pepper flakes1/2 cup finely diced chives1 1/2 cup canned Crispy Fried Onions, chopped Cut raw bacon into chunks and fry up in a pan over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked.…… Continue Reading
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells
20-25 jumbo pasta shells, boiled to al dente1 box frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed of liquid15 ounce ricotta cheese1 large egg3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped1 tsp dried thyme1 clove garlic, finely minced1/2 tsp red pepper flakes3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided1 cup grated parmesan cheesesalt and pepper to taste3 cups marinara sauce In mixing bowl blend…… Continue Reading