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Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

Add to ❤ Favorites An absolute crowd-pleaser! Loaded with ground beef, cheese and everyone’s fave: TATER TOTS! Made in the crockpot! EASY!!! Ingredients for 8 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted 1 cup salsa, homemade or store-bought 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix 1 (10-ounce) can mild enchilada sauce 1 (16-ounce) package frozen tater tots 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves Read the Instructions here  

Red Beans and Rice

Add to ❤ Favorites Red Beans and Rice flavored from smoked ham hocks and smoked sausage. Peppers and onions round out this Louisiana favorite. Ingredients for 4 servings 1 large ham hock 1 pound smoked sausage thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, Julienne cut 1 large green bell pepper, Julienne cut 1 medium onion thinly slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained 32 ounce carton chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1 cup rice or rice blend Read the Instructions here  

Chicken Fajita Bowls

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings For the Chicken 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes For the veggies 1 poblano pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced ½ red onion, thinly sliced For the Bowls 4 cups steamed white rice 1 cup Black Beans 1 cup Charred Corn 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes 1 recipe Guacamole Limes Fresh Cilantro Read the Instructions here  

Chicken Marsala Casserole

Add to ❤ Favorites Chicken Marsala Casserole is in the oven baking in less than 30 minutes, making it a terrific family dinner option that tastes like a fancy restaurant meal. Ingredients 4 cups (8 ounces) egg noodles 4 cups chicken stock 2 cups water 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 sweet onion, chopped 16 ounces button mushrooms, stemmed and chopped meat from one rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 cup Marsala wine 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup parsley, chopped Read the Instructions here  

Roast Beef and Bacon Club

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients For the Sandwich Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Oatmeal Bread Minerva Amish Smoked Maplewood Butter, melted, plus 1 tbsp, separated This roast beef Yellow onion, diced and caramelized (or raw if you prefer) Mushrooms, diced and sauteed Bacon slices Whole milk mozzarella cheese, sliced Pepperoncini peppers and olives for garnishing (optional) For the Horseradish Sauce 3 tbsp prepared horseradish 1/4 cup mayo 1/3 cup Greek plain yogurt 1 tsp cayenne pepper Read the Instructions here  

Tropical Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 tablespoons chipotle chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin salt and black pepper 3 jalapenos 2 1/2 – 3 cups salsa verde 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (divided) 8-10 flour tortillas 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded 1 large mango, peeled, pitted and diced 1 cup diced pineapple juice and zest from 1 lime Serve with: avocado, additional cilantro, limes, and sour cream Read the Instructions here  

Oven Fried Coconut Chicken Tenders

Add to ❤ Favorites Oven Fried Coconut Chicken Tenders – tender chicken breaded in a delicious coconut panko mixture and baked to crispy perfection! Ingredients for 12 chicken tenders 12 boneless skinless chicken tenders or 4 chicken breasts, cut into strips ⅔ cup flour 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon pepper 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried parsley Read the Instructions here  

One Pan Chicken & Potatoes in a Creamy Garlic Sauce

Add to ❤ Favorites The perfect sauce always contains garlic. The perfect dinner is always cooked in one pan. This One Pan Chicken & Potatoes in a Creamy Garlic Sauce is perfection. Ingredients for 4 servings 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 large potatoes, peeled, and chopped 1 6oz bag baby spinach 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter sauce: 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup half and half 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning fresh basil, chopped for topping the dish before serving Read the Instructions here  

Easy ricotta cheese stuffed shells with spinach

Add to ❤ Favorites These cheese stuffed shells include spinach and smoked salmon, and are baked in a slightly spicy balsamic tomato sauce. Ingredients for 3 servings Stuffing: 12 jumbo pasta shells 16 ounces ricotta cheese 6 ounces smoked salmon, roughly broken up 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Sauce: 15 ounce can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon cayenne Read the Instructions here  

Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 stalks celery, sliced diagonally 2 carrots, julienned 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup bean sprouts FOR THE SPAGHETTI SQUASH 1 (2-3 pounds) spaghetti squash 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Read the Instructions here  

Roasted Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings Asparagus 1 pound thin/medium asparagus, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Shrimp 1 1/2 pounds medium uncooked peeled shrimp deveined* 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice or more to taste 3 tablespoons butter, cubed Serve with Pasta Rice Read the Instructions here  

Sweet and Sticky Ribs

Add to ❤ Favorites These ribs get their great flavor from apple juice of all things! With either slow cooking or pressure cooking, the taste of apple infuses right into the meat and acts almost like a marinade. Ingredients for 4 servings 3 lbs pork baby back ribs 4 cups apple juice ¼-1/2 cup apple cider -OR- apple cider vinegar (see NOTES) 1 cup (or amount desired) BBQ sauce Read the Instructions here