CHUNKY NACHO GRANDE DELIGHT2 lbs. ground beef1 large onion, chopped1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced2 (16-oz.) can spicy chili beans16 oz. pkg. frozen corn kernels, thawed15-oz. can tomato sauce1 ¼-oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix3 c. finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese,…
THREE CHEESE TORTELLINI DISH WITH MEXICAN FLAIR1 (1 lb.4 oz.) pkg. of Three Cheese Tortellini1 (16-oz.) jar good quality Taco Sauce½ c. freshly grated parmesan cheese½ c. grated mozzarella cheese4-6 grilled chicken tenders, optional Grill chicken tenders and set aside…
COOLING CUCUMBER-LIME TEQUILA TONIC2 c. chopped English cucumbers½ c. mint leaves1/3 c. agave nectar¼ c. cilantro leaves1 lime, sectioned and juicedDash of salt½ c. tequila blanco¾ c. chilled tonic water Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until…
CREAMY GOAT CHEESE BAKED ORZO1 ½ c. orzo1 T. olive oil1 small onion, finely chopped1 T. chopped fresh thyme6 oz. good quality goat cheese, room temp3 oz. cream cheese, room temp½ c. milk1-2 T. chopped fresh parsleyKosher salt, black pepperFreshly…
DELICIOUS SHRIMP MEAL IN A FOIL PACKET2 lbs. large shrimp, peeled but tails on, seasoned with salt, red/black pepper2 (5.2-oz.) cartons Tasteful Select “Take & Shake” Potatoes (Chili Lime Flavor) Do not use the seasoning packet (save for another dish).3-4…
Today’s Gadget is the CLOTH MICROWAVE BOWL HUGGERS. These HUGGERS are made of polyester and can be safely pulled right out of the microwave when grabbed by the edges. You can leave the hot bowl in the HUGGERS to serve…
MOUTHWATERING SPAGHETTI WITH MARINATED TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA8 oz. thin spaghetti or your favorite2 lbs. assorted tomatoes, rough chop or halved1 shallot, minced3 T. minced garlic½ c. red wine vinegar3 T. good quality olive oilKosher salt/black pepper1 c. loosely packed fresh…
EASY ONE-PAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH VEGGIES2 lbs. baby red potatoes, cut in half1-2 large Vidalia onions, rough chopOlive oil3 T. minced garlicSalt, black pepper1 T. dried rosemary, crushed1 t. paprika6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed6 c. fresh baby spinach Preheat…
HEAVENLY BANANAS FOSTER UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar1/3 c. plus ¼ c. butter, softened and divided2 T. dark rum3 ripe bananas, sliced ¼”thick, crosswise¾ c. sugar2 T. canola oil2 eggs2 c. flour2 t. baking powder½ t. kosher…
DELIGHTFUL CHEESY MONKEY BREAD12 T. salted butter, melted and slightly cooled3 (7.5-oz.) cans buttermilk biscuits (not flaky kind), keep cold8 oz. Dill Havarti cheese, shredded or your favorite cheese½ c. chopped fresh parsley Preheat oven 375. Brush a Bundt pan…