Italian Sausage Skillet

Italian Sausage Skillet

1 pound Italian sausage½ cup chopped green bell pepper1 medium onion, chopped1 tbsp minced garlic1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained2 cups vegetable juice from concentrate (Like V8)1 tbsp dried Italian seasoningsalt and pepper to taste1 ½ cups instant rice1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Cook sausage, onion and green pepper in a large skillet…Continue Reading

White Bean Good Luck Soup

White Bean Good Luck Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped5 cloves minced garlic2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced2 stalks celery, chopped4 15-ounce cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained5 cups chicken broth1 tablespoon tomato paste1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup chopped, cooked ham3 cups chopped baby spinach2…Continue Reading

Hashbrown Sausage Bites

Hashbrown Sausage Bites

8 ounces softened cream cheese4 cups frozen shredded hash browns1 pound ground breakfast sausage1 ½ cups Bisquick1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl combine the sausage, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, hash browns and the Bisquick. Stir until well…Continue Reading

Cowboy Mashed Potatoes

Cowboy Mashed Potatoes

1 pound red potatoes1 pound Yukon Gold (yellow) potatoes1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced12 ounces baby carrots4 cloves garlic1 (10 ounce) package frozen white corn, thawed¼ cup butter½ cup shredded Cheddar cheesesalt and pepper to taste Place red potatoes, yellow potatoes, jalapeno pepper, carrots and garlic cloves in a large pot. Cover with water, and bring…Continue Reading

Pecan Pie Brittle

Pecan Pie Brittle

1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup corn syrup1/4 cup butter, melted1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp cinnamon1 cup graham cracker crumbs (finely crushed) In a bowl combine all ingredients, mix well. Line a 9×13 baking sheet (with edges) with parchment paper. Spread the mixture evenly over the parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for…Continue Reading

Creamy Seafood-Stuffed Shells

Creamy Seafood-Stuffed Shells

8 ounces crabmeat, I used fresh “special” crab8 ounces shrimp, roughly chopped4 cloves garlic, minced, dividedJuice from ½ lemon8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, divided, plus more for garnish2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, divided (more or less to taste)Salt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons butter1 small…Continue Reading

Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs

Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs

26 ounces frozen bite size meatballs14 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce12 oz Heinz Chili Sauce1 and 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 and 1/2 tbsp brown sugar Place meatballs in crockpot. In a mixing bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. Pour mixture over meatballs. Cook on low four hours stirring occasionally.Continue Reading

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

1 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust1 cup solid pack 100% pumpkin (pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling)1 cup apple butter1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt3 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup evaporated milkStreusel Topping3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup flour1/2 cup dark brown sugar1/2 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven…Continue Reading

Stuffing Balls

Stuffing Balls

¾ cup butter½ cup diced onion½ cup diced celery1 ½ teaspoons salt1 teaspoon poultry seasoning½ teaspoon ground black pepper½ cup chicken broth2 large eggs10 cups cubed whole wheat bread½ cup chopped fresh parsley Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease the foil. Melt butter in a large skillet…Continue Reading

Cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole

Cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded15 oz bag Nacho Cheese Doritos1 cup sour cream2 (10 oz) cans condensed cream of chicken soup1 (10 oz) can Rotel, drained1 (15 oz) can corn, drained1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 envelope taco seasoning2 cups cheddaroptional toppings: sliced jalapenos, chopped onion, black olives, salsa, fresh chopped cilantro…Continue Reading