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Veggie Pasta Marinara

Add to ❤ Favorites Adding roasted vegetables to a store bought marinara sauce boosts the nutrition value, and makes a deliciously sweet sauce. Use this sauce to top Chickapea pasta — it has 27 grams of protein per serving, so paired with veggies, this is a complete meal that kids will love! Ingredients for 4 servings 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce (your favorite brand) 1 cup carrots chopped 1 cup zucchini chopped 1 cup cauliflower chopped 2/3 cup water 1 tbsp olive oil Sea salt and black pepper to taste Italian seasoning and cumin to taste (optional) 1 8 oz box Chickapea penne pasta Parsley chopped (optional) Parmesan to garnish (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Cornbread Crusted Squash Casserole

Add to ❤ Favorites This squash casserole is over the top delicious with its yummy, cheesy cornbread crust! That’s right – cheese AND cornbread. Ingredients for 8-10 servings 6 Tbsp butter, divided 1 large onion, chopped 10 cups sliced yellow squash 1 (4-oz) jar chopped pimentos, undrained 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and chopped salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Read the Instructions here  

Easy Shrimp Pad Thai

Add to ❤ Favorites This version, Easy Shrimp Pad Thai, uses shrimp, shredded carrots, green onions, and some scrambled egg. You toss it all with a garlic-sesame-soy sauce, and top it with chopped peanuts and scallions – and Sriracha to taste. Ingredients for 2 servings 4 oz uncooked rice noodles 2 tsp sesame oil, divided ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. water as desired sriracha sauce (optional) ¼ cup chopped peanuts ¼ lb shrimp, cleaned and shell free ¼ cup carrots, shredded 1 green onion, sliced 1 egg, whisked 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced as desired sesame seeds Read the Instructions here  

Extra Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 4 (6 to 8 ounce) chicken breast, boneless and skinless 1 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground oregano 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 egg whites, beaten 2 tablespoons olive oil Read the Instructions here  

French Onion Soup au Gratin Stuffed Burgers

Add to ❤ Favorites Epic beef burgers stuffed with caramelized onions and topped with more onions plenty of cheese. Ingredients for 4 servings For the onions 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, halved and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 Tablespoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 cup beef broth 1/4 cup red wine (or additional beef broth) For the French onion spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 Tablespoons of the onion mixture 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley or 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley pinch salt and pepper, to taste For the burgers 1 1/3 pounds lean ground beef 1 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 oz gruyere cheese, shredded, divided 4 brioche buns (or gluten free buns, if needed), sliced open Bibb or butter lettuce Read the Instructions here  

Garlic Lemon Double Stuffed Chicken

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6-8 servings oil, to grease pan 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut in thin strips 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cut into ½ inch slices 1 cup milk 1½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs ½ cup grated Romano cheese 1 TB minced garlic ¾ cup butter, melted 2 TB lemon juice ½ tsp garlic salt, or to taste ½ tsp paprika (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Walnut Shrimp

Add to ❤ Favorites Walnut shrimp is one of those dishes that goes a long way back for me. It’s a must-have dish appearing at most Chinese banquets, whether it’s for a wedding, birthday, Chinese New Year, or newborn baby. Ingredients for 4 servings For the candied walnuts: 30 walnut halves (I like a lot of walnuts, and they usually disappear quickly) 3 to 4 cups canola oil, for frying (use the same oil for shrimp) 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoon granulated sugar Pinch of salt For the shrimp: ¼ cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk ¼ teaspoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoons honey (optional) Pinch of salt 1 pound shrimp (16/20 size shrimp) peeled and deveined ⅓ cup cornstarch For the broccoli: 8 ounces broccoli crowns, cut into 2 inch florets 1 teaspoon oil 1 teaspoon salt Read the Instructions here  

One-Pot Chicken Alfredo

Add to ❤ Favorites One-Pot Chicken Alfredo is a glorious dish that starts with tender pan-fried chicken breast finished in a luxurious cream sauce that will blow your mind. A simple recipe, the fettuccine is cooked right in the sauce in the same skillet! Ingredients for 4 servings 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup (8 ounces) entwine Chardonnay (white wine) 1 cup (8 ounces) chicken stock 1 cup heavy cream 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta (or whatever pasta you prefer) 4 ounces fresh grated Parmesan cheese, about 2 cups 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) chopped fresh parsley to garnish Read the Instructions here  

Gluten Free Bbq Hamburger with Coleslaw

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings 2 pounds lean ground beef, divided into 6 and formed into patties Sweet Baby Rays Bbq Sauce – gluten free Udi’s Hamburger Buns – gluten free Litehouse Coleslaw Dressing – gluten free 1 cup julienne carrots 1 cup shredded green cabbage 1 tablespoon fresh minced oregano 1 teaspoon McCormick Paprika – gluten free 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Coriander – gluten free ½ teaspoon McCormick Chili Powder – gluten free 1 teaspoon Colman’s Mustard Powder – gluten free salt and pepper olive oil Vlasic Dill pickles -gluten free Read the Instructions here  

Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 1 chuck roast (3-4 lbs) 1 lb baby carrots (or carrots, cut to about 1″ pieces) 1½ lbs potatoes (any variety, cut into about 1″ pieces if necessary) 4 Tbsp homemade dry onion soup mix 1 batch homemade cream of mushroom soup Read the Instructions here  

Chicken Nacho Cheesy Potatoes

Add to ❤ Favorites Chicken Nacho Cheesy Potatoes…Your favorite cheesy potato casserole gets an upgrade with the addition of shredded chicken, nacho cheese soup and crushed tortilla chips. Ingredients for 6 servings 1 bag (32 oz) frozen cubed potatoes 1 rotisserie chicken (white meat shredded, dark meat reserved for another use) 4 Tablespoon unsalted butter , melted 1 can (10 oz) fiesta nacho cheese soup (Campbell’s brand) 1 cup sour cream 2 tsp taco seasoning ½ teaspoon salt 8 oz . sharp cheddar cheese , shredded ½ cup tortilla chips , crushed Salsa to serve Read the Instructions here  

Pancetta Asparagus Carbonara

Add to ❤ Favorites 30 minutes is it takes to make Pancetta Asparagus Carbonara. Crispy pancetta, tender asparagus ins tossed with linguine in a simple cheesy sauce. Ingredients for 4-6 servings 1 to 2 teaspoon olive oil 8 ounces pancetta, diced 1/4-inch pieces 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 4 large eggs 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound linguine noodles 2 tablespoons fine sea salt, for pasta water fresh basil, for garnish Read the Instructions here