Pork Chops & Scalloped Potatoes Casserole by CK 6 boneless loin pork chops 2 small to medium onions chopped 2 tbs butter 4 cups potatoes sliced very thinly (mandolin recommended) 1 can 10.75 oz cream of mushroom soup 1 1/4 cups milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Butter or spray a 2-quart baking dish […]

Jalapeño Popper Dip by CK 10 slices bacon 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened 1/3 c. mayonnaise 1/3 c. sour cream 1 tsp. garlic powder 2 jalapeños, minced 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar 1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper FOR THE OVEN Preheat oven to 350º. In a large […]

PUMPKIN CREAM CRESCENTS by CK 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree; not canned pumpkin pie filling. 1/3 cup Cream Cheese; softened 2 Tbsp Sugar 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Cinnamon Sugar mixture 1 egg Tube of refrigerated crescent rolls In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree with the softened cream cheese. Make sure the cream cheese […]

SLOW COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP by CK 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 3 large onions, thinly sliced 4 cups hot water 2 tablespoons instant beef bouillon or 6 beef bouillon cubes 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 slices toasted French bread 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Melt butter in a […]

Italian Sausage with Pasta and Herbs by CK 1 pound Italian sausage 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups zucchini (cubed) 1/2 red bell pepper (diced) 8 ounces rotini 1 cup ricotta cheese (part skim) 2 tablespoons dried herbs (basil, sage, parsely) Parmesan cheese (freshly grated) Cut sausage diagonally into 1-inch pieces and cook sausage in […]

Pork & Pasta by CK 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 4-6 teaspoons paprika 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup sliced red onion 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup heavy whipping cream Hot cooked egg noodles or rice […]

Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast by CK 1 lb. Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 4 – 4-ounce pieces 4 tablespoons cream cheese 1/4 cup Pepperjack cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped 4 to 8 pieces of bacon Cut chicken into 4 equal size pieces. Pound breast so it is about 1/4″ […]

Instant Pot Spaghetti by CK 1 Pound Italian Ground Sausage 1/2 Teaspoon EACH Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Italian Seasoning 1 Pound Spaghetti Noodles 24 Ounce Jar Spaghetti Sauce 36 Ounces Water 14.5 Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the sausage. Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and […]

Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars by CK Crust: 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup melted butter, plus more for greasing the plate Cheesecake Layer : 2 8oz package softened cream cheese 2 tbsp corn starch 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 tsp ginger […]

Cowboy Pork Chops in the Instant Pot by CK 2 cups brown sugar 2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp smoked paprika 4 Iowa Chops Olive Oil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1 1/4 cup apple or orange juice 1 cup maple syrup […]