Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

Ingredients1 pound lean ground beefsalt and pepper1 bell pepper (chopped)15 ounce can crushed tomatoes1 cup jarred salsa (I used mild)15 ounce can corn (drained)3 tablespoons taco seasoning (I use this easy recipe)2 ½ cups water or low sodium chicken broth (I used one 14.5 ounce can chicken broth plus enough water to total 2 ½ … Read more

Apple Pie Cheesecake Tacos

INGREDIENTS  1x2x3x 6 8 inch Tortillas makes about 24-30 rounds 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/4 cup butter melted for the cheesecake filling 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup cream cheese softened 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup powdered sugar for the homemade Apple Filling Option 2 Tablespoons butter 3-4 medium apples peeled, cored and diced in to 1/4-inch cubes 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 Tablespoons water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 Tablespoons water INSTRUCTIONS  Pre-heat oven to … Read more

Recipe: Light & Fresh Italian Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound dry cavatappi or other short pasta, such as fusilli or gemelli 1 pound fresh bocconcini or ciliegine mozzarella cheese , halved or quartered if large 1 (8.5-ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced … Read more

MINI STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE TACOS

INGREDIENTS 5 8” tortillas1 cup heavy cream1 cup cream cheese, softened1 tsp lemon zest1 tsp vanilla1/4 cup icing sugar1 cup chopped strawberries1/4 cup sugar2 tsp water1 tbsp corn starch1 tbsp water1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup crushed biscuits Directions Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C). Cut 4-5 rounds out of each tortilla shell with a cookie cutter … Read more

Sugar-Glazed Ham

This old-fashioned ham glaze gives a pretty, golden brown coating—just like Grandma used to make. The mustard and vinegar complement the brown sugar which adds a tangy flavor to this glazed ham recipe. Be prepared to serve seconds! —Carol Strong Battle, Heathville, Virginia Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (5 to 7 pounds) 1 cup … Read more

Favorite Slow Cooker Pot Roast

INGREDIENTS1 3/4 lb. beef chuck roast2 to 3 tbsp. avocado oilflour as needed, to dredge meat in12 to 15 petite red potatoes8 oz. petite baby carrots3 ribs celery sliced on the diagonal8 oz. can sliced mushrooms undrained (or about 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms)1 large onion cut in half, then slicedSalt and pepper to taste1/2 … Read more

Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are really chewy and addictive. These cookies are a hit! But….I did change the size to just spoondrops and changed the baking time to approx. 9 mins. They came out great! The whole family loved them! It’s true! These are so chewy! I, too, dropped them by spoonfuls and baked them for 9 … Read more

SAUSAGE GREEN BEAN POTATO CASSEROLE

This delicious sausage, green bean and potato dish is a perfect blend of meat, vegetables and potatoes for a warm and hearty dinner. Well seasoned and easy to follow, I’m sure this recipe will become a family favorite! With the cold nights approaching, this sausage, green bean and potato casserole is perfect. I use fresh … Read more

STEAK AND SHRIMP SCAMPI

Ingredients½ lb. linguine2 Tbsp unsalted butter2 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp minced garlic¼ tsp red pepper flakes½ lb. jumbo shrimp (or size of your choice), peeled and deveined⅛ tsp salt⅛ tsp pepper⅓ cup white wine or chicken broth3 Tbsp lemon juice3 Tbsp finely chopped parsley, plus more for garnishHow To Make STEAK AND SHRIMP SCAMPIAdd linguine … Read more

How To Make This Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS Crust 20 chocolate sandwich cookies¼ cup brown sugar7 tablespoons butter, meltedCheesecake32 ounces cream cheese, softened4 ounces melted semisweet chocolate1 tablespoon cocoa powder1½ cups sugar2 teaspoon vanilla extract4 eggs1 ½ cup heavy cream¼ cup powdered sugar Chocolate Ganache16 ounces chocolate chips2 cups heavy cream, hot PREPARATION Preheat oven to 300˚F/150˚C. Place cookies in plastic bag … Read more