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Meatballs
These are so good and can be served many ways. I like to make them with ground chicken if eating them as a main dish or with a white sauce pasta. I like to use ground beef and stuff them with a piece of mozzarella if serving with a red sauce! Ingredients: 1 lb ground meat (chicken or beef)1 egg1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I use seasoned italian)1/4 cup grated parm1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground pepper1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon parsley2 garlic cloves, minced Directions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients, adding in the meat last. Roll into balls and bake for…
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Chili
I’ve tried to find a chili recipe I love and finally have! This one is easy and tasty! Ingredients:2 lb lean ground beef1 large onion, diced3 garlic cloves, minced2 tsp cumin powder1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp dried oregano1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste1/2 tsp black pepper15 ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed15 ounce can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed30 ounce can diced tomatoes, with their juices10 ounce can rotel with their juices30 ounce can tomato sauce Directions: In a large skillet, brown beef and onion until fully cooked. Drain as needed. Add garlic and all seasonings to the meat and cook for…
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Upgraded Shells and Cheese
I know Velveeta Shells and Cheese isn’t healthy, but sometimes it’s a quick easy side. It’s not always tasty right out of the box so I’ve found making a roux and doctoring it up a bit helps greatly!! Ingredients:2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 cup of milkBox of shells and cheese Directions:Start by boiling your noodles in a pot. In a saucepan, melt your butter and add the flour to make a roux. Add in the milk and whisk until thickened. Once thickened, add in your cheese sauce. Season your sauce with garlic powder, pepper, and salt to taste. When noodles are al dente, add to the cheese sauce and take…
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Green Beans
Ingredients: 28 ounce can of Italian cut green beans1/2 packet Italian dressing mixolive oilsalt and peppergarlic powder Pour beans with the juice into a saucepan. Add half the packet of Italian dressing mix, a drizzle of olive oil, and a little of the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium high heat until all of the liquid has evaporated! Delish!
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Corn Casserole
I’ve spent years trying to find the perfect corn casserole recipe for me and I finally did! I LOVE this one! Ingredients:1 box of Jiffy1/2 cup of heavy cream, plus more to drizzle2 eggsheaping 1/4 cup of sour cream1 can of white corn (or any corn you prefer)1 can creamed corn (I prefer white corn)1/2 stick of butter melted, divided in half1/2-1 cup of white cheddar, shreddedsalt and pepper Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a bowl with the exception of half the butter and the cheese. Pour the remaining 1/4 stick of butter on top of the mixture. Sprinkle the cheese over top of the mixture.…
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No Banana Pudding
I hate bananas, but I love the concept of banana pudding. So this is basically vanilla pudding with cookies! HA! Ingredients:1 package of butter cookies (I prefer Lorna Doone)2 cups of milk1 box french vanilla pudding8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 can sweetened condensed milk1 container of CoolWhip (12 ounces) Directions:Line the bottom of a 9×13 dish with cookies. In a bowl, combine milk and pudding mix and blend well with a hand mixer. In another bowl, combine cream cheese and condensed milk together until smooth. Fold the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until blended. Pour the mixture…
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Boursin Orzo
Ingredients:1/4 cup butter2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup roasted red peppers, diced1 cup orzo2 cups chicken broth1 block BoursinSalt, to tasteRed pepper flakes to serve Directions:Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat, add garlic and roasted red peppers. Add orzo and chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add Boursin and reduce heat to low and cover for 15 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed. Stir to combine. Add salt. Serve with red pepper flakes. Add chicken or shrimp for protein!
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Yummy Chicken
This recipe has been in our family for years and it was a childhood favorite. Ingredients: 6-8 chicken thighs, skin onOlive oilSalt PepperHerbs de ProvencePaprikaSoy sauceGarlic powerOnion powderHalf an onion, sliced thin Instructions:In a 9×13 inch baking dish, arrange sliced onion around the dish. Pat dry your chicken and season on both sides with olive oil and all spices. Flip and do the same. Place chicken, skin side up, on top of the onion. Drizzle chicken with soy sauce. Bake at 385 for one hour or until no longer pink.
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Tuscan Chicken
I found a recipe similar to this on TikTok, but of course made my own changes. I intended to make this to serve with pasta, but at the last minute decided to serve it over mashed potatoes. It was DELICIOUS! Zach even said it would be good with tortellini pasta. Definitely plan to try that. The sauce is 10/10! Ingredients:4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts1 jar of sun-dried tomatoes in oil (you won’t use the entire jar)Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, Italian seasoning8 ounces of mushrooms1/2 an onion, chopped1 tablespoon of garlic, minced8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped2 cups of heavy cream1/2 cup of parmesan cheese2 handfuls of…
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Baked Hamburger Steaks
When I found this recipe it was called ‘Amish Hamburger Steaks’. I made a few tweaks and it’s delish! Zach rated it 11/10! Ingredients:2 pounds of ground beef1 1/2 cups of saltine crackers, crumbled1 cup of milk1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperflour, for coatingsalt and pepper, as desired For the gravy:1 1/2 cups of milk2 cans condensed mushroom soup1 packet Lipton onion soup mix Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix ground beef, saltines, 1 cup of milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Shape the meat mixture into 1/2 inch thick hamburger steaks. Dredge in…
