Easy Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
1 lb. Penne Pasta, uncooked 4 T. minced garlic Salt/black pepper, to taste 1 T. olive oil 4 c. water 1 head fresh broccoli, trimmed and cut into bite-sized florets 4 T. butter 1 c. heavy cream 1 c. grated…
Delightful Chicken Piccata
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz. each) Black pepper, salt 2 egg whites 1 t. water ½ c. seasoned whole wheat dry bread crumbs Olive oil spray 1 T. butter Juice and zest of 1 lemon ¼ c…
Festive Colorful Shortbread Cookies
Festive Colorful Shortbread Cookies 1 ½ c. butter, softened 1 ¼ c. powdered sugar 1 t. vanilla 3 c. flour ½ c. red sanding sugar ½ c. green sanding sugar 1. In large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with…
Simple and Different Cauliflower Stir-Fry
2 (10-oz.) bags for fresh cut cauliflower (steamer bag type), cut in bite-size pieces Olive oil 2 T. minced garlic 2 T. good quality soy sauce 2 T. Sriracha Juice of 1 large lemon 2 T. Marzetti Simple Dressing Lemon…
Alice’s Asian-Style Stuffed Pork Chops
6 Stuffed Pork Chops (I bought these from Benny’s Big Star. They were stuffed with a ground meat type filling.) Salt, red/black pepper 1 pt. sliced mushrooms 3-4 white onions, peeled and cut in chunks or wedges 1 (11.8-oz.) bottle…
Mouth-Watering Chocolate Pretzel Clusters
MOUTHWATERING CHOCOLATE PRETZEL CLUSTERS 4 oz. any shape thick-style salted pretzels (great way to use leftover pretzels, no matter the shape) 6 oz. dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa solids), chopped 1. Line baking sheet with wax paper. 2. Put pretzels into…
Comforting Mac and Cheese with Fresh Asparagus and Prosciutto
COMFORTING MAC & CHEESE WITH FRESH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO Kosher salt, black pepper 1 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into ½” pieces 8 oz. elbow macaroni 4 T. butter, cut into pieces ¾ c. evaporated milk, not FF 2…
Zesty Creamy Chicken Thighs
ZESTY CREAMY CHICKEN THIGHS 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, wrapped in bacon 3 sprigs of fresh thyme 3 slices bacon, rough chopped 1 large onion, peeled and cut into cubes 3 T. minced garlic ½ of bell pepper (red, yellow,…
Crazy Kitchen Sink Cookies
CRAZY KITCHEN SINK COOKIES 2 c. flour 1 t. baking soda ½ t. kosher salt 2 sticks butter, room temp ¾ c. light brown sugar, packed ½ c. white sugar 1 egg 2 t. vanilla 1 ½ c. semisweet…
Unique Oven-Roasted Okra with Smoky Mock Aioli
UNIQUE OVEN-ROASTED OKRA WITH SMOKY MOCK AIOLI 1 lb. fresh okra, sliced lengthwise 2 T. olive oil 1 T. Creole seasoning or to taste 1 t. smoked paprika ½ c. Miracle Whip or mayo 1 T. minced garlic Zest…