This ham and potato casserole is a great recipe for prepare for Thanksgiving or Christmas. This casserole is very easy to make. Ham, onion and potatoes are mixed with a sauce and then placed into a casserole dish and topped off with cheddar cheese. The sauce is just a simple combination of butter, flour, milk and cheddar cheese. This casserole can either be served as a side-dish or as the main course for a meal. Enjoy.
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This cheese burger pizza is loaded with ground beef, bacon, sauce, cheese, pickles, and red onion. What I like about this pizza is if you use a premade crust it is very easy to prepare. The ground beef is cooked in the pan and seasoned with salt and pepper. You can cook the bacon in the same skillet or if you want to save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon. The bacon can be also cooked in the oven or microwave if you would prefer. You can use store bought sauce or even make your own pizza sauce. This is a delicious pizza to serve for game day. Enjoy.
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Frito burgers are the kind of meal that instantly feels fun and over the top, loaded with chili, cheese, and the crunch of Frito chips… Read More »Frito burgers recipe
If you love a good Philly sandwich, this Philly cheesesteak pizza recipe brings all those same flavors in a cheesy, oven-baked form. The crust is… Read More »Philly cheesesteak pizza recipe
These BBQ turkey meatballs are a healthier alternative to using ground beef. Preparing this recipe is very easy—the ingredients for the meatballs are mixed in a bowl and then rolled into small balls. Then they are placed into the oven and baked until they are fully cooked. A bbq sauce is prepared for a glaze. The bbq sauce combines a pre-made bbq sauce with ingredients such as ketchup and mustard. These meatballs go great served for dinner or as an appetizer. Enjoy.
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These are steak tacos just like you can find from a food truck on the street. These tacos include carne asada steak, queso fresco cheese, onion and cilantro. A squeeze of fresh lime juice on each taco before serving really helps to create an amazing flavor. The steak is marinated in ingredients such as lime juice, orange juice, cilantro and garlic. The best way to cook the steak is on an outdoor grill but you could use a skillet as well. You can use either corn or flour tortillas for this recipe. I also like to put hot sauce on these tacos for serving. Enjoy.
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Here is a recipe for the Chipotle southwest sauce from Subway restaurant. This sauce is one of my favorites to get on several of their subs. What is great about this recipe is that it mostly uses ingredients you probably already have on hand. To prepare the sauce simply mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and place into the refrigerator for an hour before using. This sauce goes great on sandwiches and wraps. The sandwich in the picture has pit ham, oven roasted turkey, bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce and pickles. Enjoy.Read More »Subway chipotle southwest sauce recipe
These mustard pork chops make for a quick, inexpensive and easy dinner. The pork chops are first dipped in spicy brown mustard and egg beaters then rolled in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture. Once the pork chops are breaded they are fried in a little bit of oil. What I like about this recipe is how easy it is to prepare—it will be on the table in no time. I served these pork chops with mac and cheese on the side. Enjoy.
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These southern bird dogs are easy to prepare and are great for football season. Instead of using a hot dog, this recipe uses a fried chicken strip. The fried chicken strips are placed into a hot dog bun on top of bacon and topped with cheese and a honey mustard sauce. You can either bake the chicken strips or fry them in the deep-fryer. Using frozen chicken strips helps to save time. If you want to save additional time using pre-cooked bacon would be a good option. You can serve these southern bird dogs with French fries. Enjoy.
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If you love chicken nuggets but want something a little more special, these Cordon Bleu Chicken Nuggets are the answer. Each nugget is made from… Read More »Cordon bleu chicken nuggets recipe
These French style meatballs are great served over egg noodles. This recipe consists of beef meatballs with a beef-onion gravy. The meatballs are a combination of eggs, wine, garlic salt, and breadcrumbs. The meatballs are fried in shortening in the pan until browned and then simmered in the gravy until fully cooked. The gravy gets a lot of its flavor from beef onion soup mix and Herb de Provence seasoning. I like to serve these meatballs with biscuits. Enjoy.
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If you are looking for a really easy dinner to prepare, this garlic bread pizza is perfect for you. French bread is spread with a garlic and butter mixture and then topped off with pizza ingredients such as sauce, cheese and pepperoni. I like to slice the French bread in half or cut the French bread into individual slices. If you want to put a little extra work in you can even make your own pizza sauce. This recipe can also be served as an appetizer. Enjoy.
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The cheesy potato burrito from Taco Bell is loaded with seasoned ground beef, potatoes, nacho cheese and sour cream. The ground beef is cooked in the pan with taco seasoning. If you want you can make your own copycat Taco Bell Taco Seasoning. The potatoes are sliced into chunks and fried in a bit of oil until crispy on the outside. After the burritos are rolled up they are toasted on both sides in the pan to make them a little crispy. The combination of the nacho cheese and sour cream really helps to add a good amount of flavor to this recipe. If you enjoy the cheesy potato burrito from Taco Bell, give this one a try. Enjoy!
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I love to marinade chicken and then prepare it on the grill during the summer. This grilled chicken with watermelon salsa is absolutely delicious. The chicken is marinated in a few very simple ingredients such as soy sauce, garlic, and honey. I usually allow the chicken to marinate for about 2-3 hours. Once the chicken is done marinating it is grilled and then topped with fresh watermelon salsa. The salsa is a combination of watermelon, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and green onion. The salsa is seasoned with salt, pepper and lime juice. I like to serve this chicken with a cold salad on the side. Enjoy.
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During the summer months, at times it is too hot to cook indoors. A solution that I have to this is to prepare delicious wraps.… Read More »Easy rotisserie chicken club wrap recipe
There’s nothing quite like a good Cincinnati cheese coney recipe when you’re craving a hearty and comforting meal. Each hot dog is topped with a… Read More »Cincinnati cheese coney recipe
These turkey and zucchini meatballs are perfect for this time of year to use up that abundance of fresh zucchini you may have. The meatballs are also a healthy alternative to meatballs with more traditional ingredients such as breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. This recipe uses ingredients for the meatballs such as ground turkey, grated zucchini and onion, and garlic. There is also a homemade sauce that goes with this dish. The sauce is tomato based and gets a lot of its flavor from Italian seasoning. To add a little bit of heat to the sauce, a small amount of crushed red pepper flakes are used. You can serve this recipe with pasta or just serve the meatballs with the sauce. Enjoy.
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This is a copycat recipe for the grilled onion cheddar burger from McDonald’s Restaurant. Fast food can often be disappointing and you can make a much more flavorful burger right at home. This burger consists of a beef patty topped with white cheddar cheese and caramelized onions. You can cook the burger on a griddle or in a pan. If you want you can also grill the burgers on an outdoor grill. The onions are cooked in the frying pan until slightly browned. I like to serve these burgers with French fries. Enjoy.
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Pork chops with the flavor of Dijon mustard and apple juice are great on the grill. This recipe can be used as a grilling glaze, a marinade or both. The glaze consists of only 4 ingredients—Dijon mustard, apple cider, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. The pork chops can be marinated in a sealable plastic bag or a bowl that can be covered. If you are using the sauce as a glaze only, just combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and brush the pork chops frequently on both sides while grilling. I like to serve these pork chops with a cold salad on the side. The cold salad pictured in this recipe is pepperoni pasta salad. Enjoy.
Sometimes making pizza dough from scratch takes more time than you want to spend, and that’s when taco French bread pizza comes in handy. By… Read More »Taco french bread pizza recipe
Few things are as satisfying as a hot, cheesy quesadilla, and chorizo quesadillas take that comfort to another level. Spicy chorizo is paired with melty… Read More »Chorizo quesadillas recipe
Here is a copycat recipe for the Fiesta Lime Chicken at Applebee’s restaurant. This dish consists of marinated grilled chicken that is topped with a slightly spicy sauce, cheese, and Pico de Gallo. The chicken is marinated in ingredients such as teriyaki sauce and lime juice. The sauce gets a lot of its flavor from salsa, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning. You can use less Cajun seasoning if you are not a fan of spicy foods. The Pico de Gallo is just a simple combination of tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno pepper, salt and lime juice. The best method to cook the chicken is on an outdoor grill but an indoor grill pan will work as well. You can serve this recipe with tortilla chips and rice. Enjoy.
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Nothing beats a garlicky burger when you’re craving something hearty and flavorful, and this Steak N’ Shake garlic steakburger recipe delivers just that. These juicy… Read More »Steak n’ shake garlic steakburger recipe
These maple glazed pork chops are great on the grill. You can either use boneless or bone-in pork chops for this recipe. The glaze has an amazing flavor and is brushed on the chops while grilling. The glaze gets a lot of its flavor from maple syrup, honey, and spicy brown mustard. The pork chops are first seasoned with salt and pepper and then placed onto the grill and brushed with the glaze. I like to serve this recipe with a cold salad on the side. Enjoy.
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This recipe for pizza chicken is very similar to chicken parmesan but it is topped with pizza sauce instead of the marinara and also topped off with sliced pepperoni. The combination of chicken, pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni is delicious. You can use your favorite brand of pizza sauce for this recipe or even make your own. The most work that is involved is breading the chicken. The chicken is baked in the oven but you can fry it in about ½ inch of oil in a large skillet first and then bake it if you would prefer. I like to serve this recipe with spaghetti tossed with extra pizza sauce and pepperoni. Enjoy.
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I really enjoy grilling various types of food during the summer and I always need a great tasting side-dish to prepare with it. A delicious… Read More »Ham cold salad recipe
Having a good variety of dry rubs is always important for grilling season. This recipe is for a Jamaican jerk spice rub. A lot of the flavor in this rub comes from seasonings such as allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves but there are several spices that come together to make this rub delicious. The best part is, chances are you already have all or most of these spices on hand. The use of cayenne pepper helps to add a little bit of heat to this mixture and you can adjust it to your taste if you wish. This rub goes great on chicken, pork or shrimp. The photos in the recipe display this seasoning mixture on grilled chicken breasts topped with mango salsa. Enjoy.
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Chinese pineapple chicken consists of deep fried chicken that is tossed with a sweet sauce and pineapple chunks. The chicken is dipped in a batter… Read More »Chinese pineapple chicken recipe
These Tex-Mex chili dogs can be prepared in one of two days—the hot dogs can be cooked right in the slow cooker with the sauce or the sauce can be prepared on the stovetop and the hot dogs can either be grilled or boiled. I cooked the hot dogs on an indoor grill pan but an outdoor grill would be even better. The hot dogs are loaded with a sauce, Frito chips, chopped tomato and shredded cheese. The sauce is a combination of canned chili, chopped green chili peppers and cheddar cheese soup. I like to serve these hot dogs with French fries. Enjoy.
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This Taco Bell chili cheese burrito recipe is a must-try if you’re craving something cheesy, warm, and loaded with flavor. A soft tortilla is stuffed… Read More »Taco Bell chili cheese burrito recipe
Teriyaki sauce is mixed with spaghetti noodles and sliced steak in this delicious recipe for teriyaki noodles. I always enjoy the flavor of mixing Asian sauces with pasta. You can use different types of noodles for this recipe if you would prefer—lo mein or chow mein noodles would be a good option as well. The noodles are cooked on the stovetop and the steak is sliced and stir-fried in a wok with garlic and ginger. I like to serve these noodles with egg rolls. Enjoy.
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This chicken bacon ranch tater tot bake is pure comfort in a dish. It’s made with shredded chicken, creamy ranch sauce, crispy bacon, golden tater… Read More »Chicken bacon ranch tater tot bake recipe
This is a copycat recipe for the chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A restaurant. Unfortunately, living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we do not have a Chick-fil-A around here so I cannot comment on how close this recipe is to the actual dish. The chicken is first marinated in a mixture of dill pickle juice and milk, then dipped in egg and milk and then breaded in a flour mixture. The chicken nuggets can be cooked in the pan or fried in the deep-fryer. They are served with a homemade honey mustard sauce which is a combination of mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Enjoy.
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These are very similar to the Bonzai Burger that is served at Red Robin. The Bonzai burger is a teriyaki-glazed beef patty that is grilled and topped with cheddar cheese, tomato, pineapple, and lettuce. I really enjoy the flavor combination of the teriyaki sauce and the pineapple ring. You can either use an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan for this recipe. For the teriyaki sauce, you can use your favorite brand from the store to make your own. This is a great recipe for summer outdoor grilling. Enjoy.
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The combination of chorizo and egg goes great in a burrito. These burritos are breakfast style and include homemade chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, cheese, cilantro, and salsa. I really enjoy the combination of the egg and salsa. The homemade chorizo combines pork with vinegar and various spices. If you want to save time you can buy pre-made chorizo from the store if you would prefer. If you want to use a different type of cheese, cheddar would be great in place of Monterey Jack. Enjoy.
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Sometimes a simple grilled cheese can be the best. This is not really a recipe but more of an idea for a delicious sandwich. This… Read More »Ham and jack grilled cheese recipe
Chinese roast pork goes great in lo mein. This dish consists of Chinese egg noodles mixed with a sauce, BBQ pork, mushrooms and green onions. If you would prefer you can use your own favorite recipe for the BBQ pork or even make your own in the oven using the recipe here. The sauce gets a lot of flavor from ingredients such as soy sauce and oyster sauce. Garlic and ginger also help to add flavor to this dish. You can use different types of pasta for this recipe—such as linguini if you cannot find Chinese egg noodles. I like to serve this recipe with egg rolls. Enjoy.
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Something about colder weather just makes you crave cheesy, rich casseroles, right? This French onion chicken casserole makes a delicious dinner and it’s very easy… Read More »Easy french onion chicken casserole recipe
A great alternative to sausage gravy is bacon gravy. This gravy is great if you are looking to serve something different for breakfast or just have bacon on hand and not any sausage. The bacon is cooked in the pan until crispy and then the gravy is prepared using the bacon grease. The bacon grease adds a lot of flavor to this recipe. Bacon gravy is very easy to prepare and goes great served over biscuits. Chances are you already have the ingredients on hand to make this. I also like to serve it with eggs and hash browns. Enjoy.
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This recipe for Dr. Pepper pulled pork is so easy to prepare because it is cooked in the slow cooker. Simply add onions to the bottom of the crockpot, add the pork roast, and pour in Dr. Pepper. Once the pork has finished cooking it is shredded and then mixed with your favorite BBQ sauce. For the BBQ sauce, you can use your favorite brand or even make your own. You can serve this pulled pork on sandwiches. A good choice for a topping is coleslaw but I tried something different and used sliced cheddar cheese and French fried onions instead. You can serve this recipe with French fries or chips if desired. Enjoy.
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Asian BBQ roast pork makes for a great tasting dinner. This is the pork that you can find at Asian restaurants that is red in color. The red color comes from food coloring and is totally optional—I chose not to use it. Preparing this roast pork is very simple… pork tenderloin is marinated in the sauce and then baked in the oven. While the pork is baking it is brushed with the reserved marinade. The pork gets a lot of its flavor from hoisin sauce and soy sauce. Some good options for side-dishes would be fried rice, egg rolls, and lo mein. Enjoy.
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These panko crusted chicken breasts are great for dinner and are perfect to serve with a salad. The chicken breasts are coated with a Dijon mustard and herb mixture and then rolled in panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. The herbs are a simple combination of fresh thyme, oregano, and basil. The chicken is fried in the pan with a little bit of olive oil and then baked in the oven to finish cooking. You can top the chicken breasts off with fresh parsley for serving if desired. The Dijon mustard and herb mixture really adds a unique and delicious flavor to this dish. Enjoy.
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This shrimp cold salad recipe is a refreshing choice when you want something light yet filling for summer gatherings or family meals. The pasta blends… Read More »Shrimp cold salad recipe
There are several different ways to prepare pork chops on the grill but a delicious apple cider glaze is always a good option. These pork chops on bone-in but you can also use boneless if you would prefer. The pork chops are first rubbed with a spice mixture, placed onto the grill and brushed with an apple cider glaze. The apple cider glaze is nothing more than a simple combination of apple cider, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. These pork chops are perfect for summer cookouts. I like to serve this recipe with a cold salad on the side. Enjoy.
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If you have extra pork loin and a few pantry staples, you can make this wonderful baked pork chops dish that’s sure to please everyone.… Read More »Easy baked pork chops recipe
This meatball grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food, combining the gooey goodness of melted mozzarella with the rich flavor of Italian-style meatballs and pasta… Read More »Meatball grilled cheese recipe
This smoky mountain chicken recipe is a delicious way to turn simple chicken breasts into something special. Each piece is brushed with BBQ sauce, baked… Read More »Smoky mountain chicken recipe
Bacon is always a great topping for many dishes. This breaded chicken with bacon consists of fried chicken coated with breadcrumbs and topped off with bacon and cheese. The chicken is first coated with flour, then dipped in egg and then rolled in a breadcrumb and parmesan cheese mixture. The chicken is first fired in the pan until browned and then baked in the oven to finish the cooking process. If you want a save a little time, you can use pre-cooked bacon for this recipe and crumble it. You may need less of the flour and breadcrumb mixture depending on the size of the chicken breasts you are using. I like to serve this dish with wild rice. Enjoy.
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This ham steak with red-eye gravy is yet another quick and easy dinner to prepare. The ham steak is cooked in the pan until browned and then the gravy is prepared. The gravy has a great taste and gets a lot of flavor from ingredients such as maple syrup and instant espresso. The gravy uses the grease from the cooked bacon but the bacon itself is not actually used in the recipe. You could serve the bacon strips on the side, or I used them in a lettuce salad as a side dish. This recipe also goes great served with some sort of a casserole as a side dish. Enjoy.
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This short rib grilled cheese recipe takes a classic sandwich and makes it even better with slow-braised beef and melted cheese. Tender short ribs are… Read More »Short rib grilled cheese recipe
This ravioli casserole reminds me of lasagna. Cheese ravioli is layered with a meat sauce and mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a casserole dish and then baked in the oven. The meat sauce is homemade and gets a lot of its flavor from Italian sausage. You can use your favorite brand of ravioli for this recipe. If you are looking for an easy meal, this casserole is easy to prepare and the only real work that is required is preparing the sauce. Serve with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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Caroline Slaw Dogs are hot dogs topped with beanless chili, coleslaw and mustard. The chili combines ground beef with various ingredients such as onion, tomato paste, ketchup and many more. The coleslaw just uses a basic cabbage and carrot mixture. If you want you can just buy a bag of shredded cabbage and carrots or chop the vegetables yourself. Of course, you can save time by purchasing pre-made coleslaw and canned chili for this recipe but I recommend making both fresh. The hot dogs can be boiled in water or grilled, whichever you would prefer. Serve with potato chips. Enjoy.
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This chili pasta bake makes a delicious and easy dinner and if you want to prepare enough to feed a lot of people the ingredients can easily be doubled. Preparing this recipe is simple—a ground beef mixture is prepared on the stovetop and mixed with cooked pasta shells and then placed into a casserole dish and topped off with shredded cheese. The ground beef mixtures get a lot of its flavor from chili powder and cumin. You can either use kidney beans or black beans for this recipe, I prefer black beans. You can also experiment with different types of cheeses on top—I like a Mexican cheese blend. This dish goes great served with sour cream and green onions on top. Enjoy.
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If you’re looking for a breakfast sandwich that really hits the spot, this sausage and egg grilled cheese is a great place to start. It’s… Read More »Sausage and egg grilled cheese recipe
Love a good reuben? Try it slider style with pretzel buns! The pretzel buns are topped with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a homemade… Read More »Reuben sliders recipe
Preparing meatballs and marinara sauce is a great idea for dinner. This recipe does require a little bit of effort but it is well worth it. The homemade marinara sauce uses crushed tomatoes and gets a lot of its flavor from onion, garlic, oregano and basil. The meatballs use classic Italian ingredients such as parmesan cheese, Italian sausage, hamburger, and parsley. The meatballs are browned in the oven so there is no need to fry them in hot oil. After the meatballs are browned they are placed into the marinara sauce to simmer until fully cooked. This recipe will make about 8 to 10 servings, so you will be able to feed a large crowd or have leftovers. You can also freeze the meatballs and marinara for up to 1 month. You can serve the meatballs and sauce over pasta such as spaghetti or linguini. I also like to serve them with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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This walking taco casserole combines your favorite ingredients from a walking taco into a delicious casserole. Taco meat is layered in a baking dish with Frito chips, cheddar cheese soup and shredded Mexican cheese blend. Once the casserole has finished baking, it is topped off with lettuce and tomato. If you want to add some beans to this dish, you can mix refried beans or black beans right in with the ground beef mixture. You can serve this recipe with sour cream and salsa if you would like. Enjoy.
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The Po’ boy originated in Louisiana and consists of a type of meat such as beef or shrimp served on French bread. For this Po’ Boy the type of meat is fried shrimp. The sandwich is loaded with fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles and a sauce. The shrimp is coated with an egg and flour mixture and then fried in the deep-fryer. The sauce, called Remoulade Sauce, gets a lot of its flavor from ingredients such as mayonnaise, horseradish, and pickle relish. If you do not want to make the sauce, simply using mayonnaise will work as well. The French bread is toasted in the oven to give this sandwich an additional crunch. This recipe goes great served with French fries. Enjoy.
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Tuna grilled cheese is one of those sandwiches that feels both nostalgic and comforting, while still being quick enough to make any day of the… Read More »Tuna grilled cheese recipe
I always enjoy a good spaghetti recipe and this Million Dollar Spaghetti is great. This spaghetti is baked in the oven in a casserole dish. Noodles are topped with butter and a cream cheese mixture, spaghetti sauce, and cheese. For the spaghetti sauce, I have included a simple sauce recipe but you could also use your favorite homemade sauce or store bought sauce. You can substitute the ground beef with Italian sausage if you would prefer. You can also replace the cheddar cheese with mozzarella or an Italian cheese blend might be good on this casserole. I like to serve this recipe with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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These Chi Chi’s chimichangas pack layers of comforting flavor in every bite. Filled with tender rotisserie chicken, refried beans, and melted cheese, they’re crisp on… Read More »Chi chi’s chimichangas recipe
This homemade Filet-O-Fish sandwich is an easy and satisfying way to recreate a fast food favorite at home. A crispy fish fillet is paired with… Read More »Filet-o-fish sandwich recipe
This Dijon ham steak is a great recipe to prepare for dinner or Easter. What I like about ham steak is that it is easy and quick to prepare. This recipe is very simple and will be finished in no time at all. The ham is fried in a skillet while being brushed with a Dijon and maple syrup glaze. The glaze is a combination of Dijon mustard, maple syrup, rice vinegar and chicken broth. All of the glaze ingredients are mixed in a bowl. I like to serve this ham steak with a salad and mashed potatoes and gravy. This glaze will also be great on chicken or pork chops. Enjoy.
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You can easily purchase chorizo sausage from the store but making your own is so much better. This recipe for homemade chorizo uses simple ingredients, many of which you probably already have on hand. Chorizo is ground pork that is mixed with various spices. In this recipe the ground pork is mixed in a bowl with the spices and cider vinegar. You can adjust the amount of heat in this recipe to your liking by adding more or less red pepper flakes. You can also add some cayenne pepper if you choose. Once the sausage has been prepared it can be put into casings, formed into patties or left in bulk to be cooked and used for tacos or burritos. Enjoy.
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Here is a copycat recipe for the shrimp macaroni and cheese from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant. Unfortunately, we do not have any Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurants in the area, so I have never tried the actual dish. However, one thing is certain, this mac and cheese is delicious. The shrimp are seasoned with Cajun seasoning, cooked in the frying pan and then mixed right in with the mac and cheese. The mac and cheese uses two different types of cheeses—cheddar and Monterey jack. The shrimp mac and cheese mixture is placed into a baking dish, topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and then baked in the oven. This recipe makes a great dinner or side dish. Enjoy.
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This homemade Caesar salad dressing is creamy, tangy, and full of rich flavor that makes any salad taste like something special. Using everyday ingredients like… Read More »Homemade caesar salad dressing recipe
If you are looking for a great grilled cheese sandwich recipe to prepare for dinner or for St. Patrick’s Day, this corned beef grilled cheese… Read More »Corned beef grilled cheese recipe
This Malibu chicken recipe is a crispy, cheesy, and satisfying dinner inspired by the beloved version served at Sizzler restaurants. Each breaded chicken breast is… Read More »Malibu chicken recipe
When you want something hearty but easy to make, this Applebee’s clubhouse grille recipe is a good one to try at home. It’s made with… Read More »Applebee’s clubhouse grille recipe
Cudighi is a zesty, pork-forward sausage that originated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This homemade version starts with coarsely ground pork butt, which includes just the… Read More »Cudighi recipe
If you enjoy chicken and broccoli with alfredo sauce, you will love these stuffed shells! These shells are loaded with shredded chicken, broccoli, shredded cheese, and alfredo sauce. The recipe calls for cooked chicken and this is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken but you could also shred the meat from a cooked rotisserie chicken if you would prefer. You can either use additional alfredo sauce to put on the bottom of the dish or spaghetti sauce. You can use your favorite alfredo sauce for this recipe. Stuffed the shells does take a little bit of work but the rest of the recipe is easy to prepare. I like to serve these stuffed shells with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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Like most casserole recipes, this cowboy casserole is quick and easy to prepare. If you are looking for a simple dish to prepare for a… Read More »Cowboy casserole recipe
This crab Rangoon dip makes a great recipe to serve for the Super Bowl. The process to preparing this dip is very easy… all of the dip ingredients are mixed in a bowl and then placed into a baking dish, topped with cheese and then baked. The dip gets a lot of its flavor from cream cheese, lemon juice and crab. If you would prefer you can use imitation crab instead of the canned crab meat, which is what I did. This dip is also served with homemade won ton chips. The chips are simply won ton wrappers that are cut into triangles and get baked in the oven for a few minutes. Enjoy.
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These Cuban sliders are loaded with ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles. What is great about this recipe is that it easy it is to prepare.… Read More »Cuban sliders recipe
Fried pickles are a playful appetizer that bring together crunch, tang, and melted cheese in every bite. Dill pickle spears wrapped in ham and Swiss… Read More »Fried pickles recipe
A good wing sauce can make all the difference, and this Sweet and Spicy Wing Sauce is one that brings the heat with a hint… Read More »Sweet and spicy wing sauce recipe
This black bean dip is a healthy alternative to using refried beans in your dip. Dip recipes make a great appetizer to serve for your Super Bowl party. This recipe combines black beans with sour cream, jalapeno peppers, cheese and diced tomatoes to create a delicious and slightly spicy dip that goes great served with tortilla chips. The beans, chilies and sour cream are blended in a food processor until smooth and then placed into a baking dish. The dip is served warm and is baked in the oven. The dip is topped off with cheese, tomato, cilantro and green onion. Enjoy.
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Alice Springs quesadillas bring together all the flavors people love from the restaurant favorite in an easy homemade version. Juicy chicken, melted cheese, crispy bacon,… Read More »Alice springs quesadillas recipe
These carne asada fries make a delicious appetizer. The fries are loaded with carne asada steak, cheese, guacamole and sour cream. The steak is marinated in ingredients such as lime juice, olive oil, cilantro and garlic. The steak is then grilled but it could also be fried in the pan. I like to save time by using frozen French fries but if you would prefer you could make your own. Any type of unseasoned French fry will work this recipe—steak fries, restaurant cut fries, etc. Another good topping option for this recipe would be some fresh pico de gallo. Enjoy.
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These chili cheese sliders are a quick and easy burger recipe to prepare for gameday. Chili cheese sliders are burgers that are topped off with cheddar cheese, bacon and chili! To save time this recipe uses canned chili and you can use chili with or without beans. If you want to save additional time, you can use precooked bacon. If you would prefer to use regular bacon, cooking crispy bacon isn’t difficult at all. If you have trouble finding slider buns, any small bun will work such as dollar rolls or dinner rolls. The burgers can either be cooked in the pan, on a griddle or on an outdoor grill. I personally prefer the griddle or outdoor grill because I have enough room to cook all of the burgers at once. I like to serve these sliders with French fries. Enjoy.
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