Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake by CK 2 lb Chicken breast (cooked, cubed or shredded) 8 slices Bacon (cooked, chopped) 3 cloves Garlic (minced) 3/4 cup Ranch dressing 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided) 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded, divided) VERSION 1 WITH SPINACH 1 lb Frozen spinach (thawed, squeezed to drain well) VERSION 2 WITH […]

Cashew Crisps by CK 1 1/2 cups melted butter 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 Tablespoons molasses 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups finely ground salted cashews (grind them up in your food processor with the steel blade – measure AFTER grinding) 2 beaten […]

Easy Summer Salad by CK 2 whole chicken breasts 6 oz. rotini pasta, uncooked ½ c. olive oil ⅓ c. white wine vinegar ¼ tsp. pepper 8 c. baby spinach leaves, washed ½ c. chicken broth ¼ c. sesame seeds ⅓ c. soy sauce 2 Tbsp. sugar ½ c. thinly sliced green onions Poach chicken […]

Tamale Pie by CK 1 large chopped onion 1 chopped green or red pepper 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork sausage 1 can fire roasted tomatoes 1 can Rotel tomatoes with peppers 12 oz can whole kernel corn, drained 1 cup shopped ripe black olives 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 T sugar 2 […]

Garlic Butter Steak Bites by CK 2 lbs sirloin steak, Ribeye or porterhouse- cut into bite size cubes 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tsp salt 1/3 cup beef broth 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 tsp brown sugar 5 tablespoons butter 2 tbs fresh parsley In a […]

Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken by CK 3 chicken breasts, cut into 1″ cubes 1 t chicken bouillon 1 T sesame seeds 1/4 c green onion 1/2 c water 1/2 c soy sauce 2 t sesame oil 2 T rice vinegar 1/4 c honey 2 T garlic cloves 2 t ground ginger 1/4 c ketchup […]

BEEF & ASPARAGUS PASTA TOSS by CK 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner) 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup minced shallots (about 2 large) 1 tablespoon minced garlic Salt and pepper Garnish: 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional) Cook […]

Palmettos (Stuffed Hash Browns) by CK 2 T oil 4-6 med potatoes, peeled and shredded as for hash browns 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup ham, diced 1/4 cup mushrooms, diced 1/4 cup green peppers, diced 2 T chopped chives In a bowl, combine all ingredients but the potatoes. Heat […]

Modern Tuna Casserole by CK 3 tablespoons butter, divided 4 medium carrots, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushroom 10 oz albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked 2 cups fresh baby spinach 1 cup frozen peas 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta 1 tablespoon […]

Avocado Ranch Pork Chops and Rice by CK 3 cups water 2 cups frozen seasoned corn, peppers, onions 1 ounce ranch dressing mix 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice 6 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 2 pounds) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 10 1/2 oz Condensed Cream of Mushroom […]