KIELBASA AND CABBAGE SKILLET

INGREDIENTS:2 pounds fully cooked polska kielbasa, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 2 inch pieces1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 head cabbage, coarsely chopped1 large sweet onion, cut into large pieces3 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar1 1/2 teaspoons dijon or brown grainy mustard DIRECTIONS:Heat olive … Read more

Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta

Ingredients1/2 – 3/4 lb cooked fettuccine2 TBS olive oil1 lb peeled, deveined raw large shrimp1 TBS plus 2 tsp Essence seasoning (recipe below – I think you can buy this, too.)1 1/2 smoked turkey sausages, sliced and quartered (I use Butterball)1/2 cup diced green pepper1/2 cup diced yellow onion1 TBS minced garlic1/2 cup chicken stock1 … Read more

Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies – Best Ever

Ingredients2¼ cups (270 grams) organic all-purpose flour, such as King Arthur Flour2 teaspoons (about 8 grams) baking powder1 (8-ounce/226-gram) package cream cheese, such as Philadelphia, softened½ cup (1 stick/113 grams) unsalted butter, softened1½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar2 tablespoons (12 grams) freshly grated lemon zest, from 2 large lemons1½ tablespoons (22.5 ml) freshly squeezed lemon … Read more

Pecan Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS:4 cups chicken breast chopped or 2-15oz. cans1 1/2 cups sliced seedless grapes (red or white)3/4 cup chopped celery (this is a little too much for me, I’d reduce to 1/2 cup or less) 1 Tbs sugar1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce1 Tbs lemon juice3/4 cup pecans1 cup mayonnaise DIRECTIONS:Mix all ingredients and stir together, enjoy!

White Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients:2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (16 ounce) packages powdered sugar, sifted…1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 (12 ounce) white chocolate baking bar, melted1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Instructions:Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well.Add vanilla and melted white chocolate to cream cheese mixture, stirring … Read more

No Peek Chicken

Ingredients:1 box Uncle Ben’s Long Grain Wild Rice (original recipe)1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can cream of celery soup1 can water(You can add another can of water for moister rice.)Chicken breasts or tenders Instructions:In a greased 9 x 13 pan, mix the box of rice, cans of celery and mushroom soup andone can of … Read more

LUNCH LADY BROWNIES

Ingredients:1 cup butter, melted1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups granulated sugar4 large eggs4 teaspoons vanilla extractChocolate Frosting1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup milk ( I use 2%)1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder3 cups powdered sugar Directions:Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil and spray foil with non-stick spray. Set … Read more

Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients:1 Rotisserie Chicken2 small cans of Pillsbury Buttermilk biscuits (any except flaky)1 can Cream of Chicken Soup1 32oz box of chicken stock1 1/2 cups of milk1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning1/2 tsp. black pepper1/2 stick butterThickener Ingredients1/4 cup flour3/4 cup milk Directions:Remove all chicken from the bones and dice. Set chicken aside.Cut biscuits into 1/2″ pieces (roll … Read more

Easy Baked Meatballs

Ingredients:1 lb lean ground beef2 eggs, beaten with 1/2 cup milk1/2 cup grated Parmesan1 cup panko or bread crumbs1 small onion, minced2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon saltfreshly ground pepper to taste1/4 cup minced fresh basil Directions:Mix all ingredients with hands.Form into golfball sized meatballs.Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

MORE LEMON LUSH

Ingredients:2 cup vanilla wafer crumbs + 1/2 cup white chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, divided1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1/2 cup [1 stick] butter, melted2 (8) oz cream cheese, softened1/2 cup powdered sugar + 4 cup whole milk1 tsp pure vanilla extract2 (8) oz whipped topping, thawed or 4 cup sweetened fresh whipped cream, … Read more

Old Fashioned Custard Pie

Ingredients:1 unbaked pie shell (I use Marie Callendar’s deep dish)3 large eggs1/2 cup of sugar1/2 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg2-2/3 cups of milk1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Instructions:Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat your eggs slightly, then add sugar, salt, nutmeg, and milk. Beat well and pour into the unbaked pie shell. Bake … Read more

Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes Are Crispy and Golden

Ingredients; 3 pounds (1.5 kg) baby red potatoes, washed and quartered 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 6 large cloves of garlic finely chopped or minced Salt and fresh cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup unsalted butter Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish Instructions; Preheat your oven to … Read more

Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Make this Broccoli and Potato Cheese Soup for a comfort food dinner on a cold Winter night. The soup is cooked on high in a slow cooker for 4 hours. This soup is both delicious and easy to make! 32 oz frozen broccoli (fresh doesn’t stand up well)2 Idaho potatoes cut up1 can of cream … Read more