Ingredients: * 1 tablespoon kosher salt * 8 ounces penne pasta * 1 pound raw shrimp (deveined, cleaned, tail removed) * 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 tablespoon butter * 1 cup heavy cream * ½ cup parmesan cheese (finely grated from a block (a microplane works best); pre-grated or […]

Ingredients: * 2 lbs chicken breasts (4 medium/large chicken breasts) * 1 tsp Garlic Salt (or to taste) * 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (or to taste) * 1/2 cup Pesto sauce (about 8 Tbsp total) * 8 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded, (reserve 2 oz for topping) * 2 tomatoes (medium) thinly sliced into 16 rings […]

Ingredients: For the Chicken Breasts: * 3 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless (1 3/4 to 2 lbs, even-sized pieces) * 3/4 tsp salt * 1/2 tsp black pepper * 1/2 tsp garlic powder * 1/2 tsp paprika * 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil For the Filling: * 4 oz cream cheese cold * 1 Tbsp […]

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE CASSEROLE: * 8 large eggs * 1 cup sour cream * 1/4 tsp. salt * 2 drops red pepper sauce (such as Tabasco), or to taste * 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese * 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese * 2 cans (4 oz. each) chopped green chilies, […]

INGREDIENTS: Chocolate Cupcakes: * 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour * 1 cup granulated sugar * ½ cup natural cocoa powder unsweetened * ½ tsp baking powder * ¼ tsp baking soda * ½ tsp kosher salt * ½ cup whole or 2% milk * 1 eggs * ¼ cup vegetable oil * 1 tsp vanilla […]

Ingredients: * 2 pounds ground beef browned and drained * 1 ounce packet taco seasoning plus water listed on the back or my homemade taco seasoning * 16 ounce can large biscuits * 1/2 cup sour cream * 1/2 cup mayonnaise * 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded and divided * 1 medium onion halved and […]

Ingredients: * 1 bag tater tots * 1 pound ground beef * 1 onion diced * 2 cups frozen or fresh vegetables* diced * 1 can mushroom soup * ⅓ cup milk * ¼ teaspoon oregano * ¼ teaspoon dried parsley * Salt and pepper to taste * 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided Instructions: […]

Ingredients : * 7 cups shredded carrots * 1 cup brown sugar * 1 cup raisins * four eggs * 1 1/2 cups white sugar * 1 cup vegetable oil * 2 tsp extract vanilla * 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained * three cups all-reason flour * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda * 1 teaspoon […]

INGREDIENTS: * 1 cup packed brown sugar * ⅓ cup cornstarch * ⅛ teaspoon salt * ⅔ cup cocoa * 4 cups milk 2% or whole * 3 tablespoons butter * 1 teaspoon vanilla INSTRUCTIONS: In large saucepan sift together brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cocoa. Whisk in the milk until combined. Turn heat to […]