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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…
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Chicken Casserole
Mrs. Moore shared this recipe with me. It’s total comfort food. It made a few tweaks to the recipe she sent over, but it’s classic and amazing! Ingrediens:12 oz bag of egg noodles, cooked1 1/2 cups of sour cream1 can cream of chicken1 can cream of mushroom1 rotisserie chicken, chopped or shredded1 8 oz cream cheese1 cup grated parmesan1 1/2 tsp onion powder1 T garlic powdersalt and pepper to taste1.5 sleeves of Ritz, crushed1/4 cup of butter Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 dish with cooking spray. Cook egg noodles and drain. Shred or chop chicken. In a large bowl, combine creamed soups, sour cream, cream…
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Chipotle Bowls
My town doesn’t have a Chipotle so this is my copycat version. Honey Vinaigrette Dressing:1/3 cup red wine vinegar3 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon black pepper2 chipotles in adobo sauce3 garlic cloves1 lime, juiced1 cup olive oilCombine all ingredients in a food processor for 20 seconds except olive oil. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and blend for 20 more seconds. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Chipotle Chicken:1/2 medium red onion, coarsely chopped3 cloves garlic2 tablespoons adobo sauce2 tablespoons ancho chile poder 2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons cumin2 teaspoons dried oreganosalt and pepper to taste4 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken…
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Juicy Chicken Breasts
I’m not a big chicken person, but these are easy and delicious! Ingredients:Brine:4 cups of water 1/4 cup of salt Seasoning:1 tsp of smoked paprika2 tsp of paprika1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder2 tsp brown sugar1 tsp chili powder 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Instructions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place chicken breasts in the brine for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. Remove from brine and dry off with paper towels. Coat both sides of chicken in the seasoning. Heat a neutral oil (olive, avacado, etc.) in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides for 2-3 minutes depending on the thickness…
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Mississippi Chicken
Yep! Just like the pot roast, but with chicken! Ingredients:2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 packet ranch seasoning1 packet Au Jus gravy mix5-8 peperoncini peppers1/3 cup of peperoncini juice1/2 an onionbaby carrots and potatoes1 stick of butter Directions:Place chicken breasts in crockpot and pour peperoncini juice over them. Sprinkle both spice packets over chicken. Place peperoncinis around the chicken. Place your onion and butter on top. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5. Add in potatoes and carrots one hour after starting. Shred chicken and add back to pot. If it looks like it needs more liquid, add in some chicken broth! Serve over rice or egg…
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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
The easiest, quickest recipe and 10/10 tasty! Ingredients:1 lb frozen, breaded shrimp (I get SeaPak) Sauce:1 cup of mayonnaise1/2 cup sweet thai chili sauce1 teaspoon – 1 tablespoon of Sriracha (depending on how much heat you like)splash of vinegar Coleslaw:1 bag of coleslaw (I use the Angel Hair Coleslaw)1/2 cup of mayonnaise2 tablespoons of sugar1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice1 tablespoon of vinegar1/2 teaspoon of black pepper1/4 teaspoon of salt Recipe: Preheat AirFryer to 400 degrees. Air fry shrimp for 8 minutes, shaking half way through. Toss coleslaw ingredients. Mix sauce ingredients and toss with shrimp. Assemble coleslaw, then shrimp and enjoy!
