Creamy Caesar Chicken Pasta Bake

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A friend of ours had us over for dinner and made this delicious dish. Needless to say I had to have the recipe. She’s one of those that just naturally knows how to throw things together and have it all work perfectly. I am not one of those. I need a recipe to follow This recipe is derived from what she remembered putting in the {Read More}

Stuffed Bell Peppers from Dashing Dish!

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My friend Katie from Dashing Dish has some a-mazing recipes on her site! We just returned from our whirlwind trip and both feel like all we’ve eaten is pounds and pounds of butter So when making my grocery list this afternoon I went straight to dashingdish.com and started planning meals for this week. First up was Katie’s Stuffed Bell Peppers, oh goodness these were amazing! {Read More}

Pulled Pork

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I originally posted just the recipe when I first started this site, but since I made this for dinner last night I thought I’d add a few pictures to go along with it INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil 4-5 pound pork shoulder roast (pork shoulder or “butt” which is also from the shoulder region – unfortunate name) (1) 10 ½ oz can of Campbell’s condensed {Read More}

Shish Kabobs

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Living in Hawaii, I try and find as many ways to use pineapple as possible. I love it. I’m addicted. Grilled pineapple? Amazing! My Mom was here a few weeks ago helping me get all moved in, the house decorated, and teaching me a few things about the grill so I could impress my Husband when he arrived home. We grilled every single night she {Read More}

Mrs. Robinson Makes Superfast Salisbury Steak

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Superfast Salisbury Steak, or Triple “S” (I like to give things nicknames, I’m weird like that)! I enjoy the satisfaction of making a yummy meal for my boys! However, I have several dilemma’s when I’m cooking. First, my husband is taking night classes. So, when it’s time for me to make dinner I have to keep prep time to a minimum in order to be {Read More}

Matt-sagna – Matt’s Lasagna

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Another name for really good lasagna made by my Husband He’s also famous for his Matt-Loaf, really good meatloaf, recipe. Ingredients: Oven ready lasagna noodles, 1 package (8 oz) 2 Lb’s Mozzarella cheese, shredded (that’s right, 2 whole pounds) Little container of ricotta cheese (15 oz) 1 egg Marinara Sauce, you can use jarred or make it yourself. Matt uses one big jar and one {Read More}

Creamy Tomato Soup

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This recipe is quick, simple and comforting. It only takes a few minutes to throw together, it’s filling and delicious. Even if you think you don’t like tomato soup, I think you’ll love this ♥ Goes perfectly with grilled cheese sandwiches. ingredients: 8 oz. tomato sauce 4 oz. heavy whipping cream 2 Tbs. Butter 2 Tbs. All Purpose Flour 1/4 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese, grated. {Read More}

Recipes to make this weekend

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Here are a few go-to recipes that will keep all of your guests happy this weekend. If you make nothing else, try the grean bean bundles. You’ll love ‘em! Green Bean Bundles grocery list: -1 (12 slices) pack of bacon -2 cans of green beans -1 stick of butter -1 cup of brown sugar -1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder -1 teaspoon Sea Salt (or regular salt) {Read More}

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Braid

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My Aunt and I made this 12 years ago after she had attended a pampered chef party where it was served. It was great then and it’s even better than I remembered it now. The only thing I would change is instead of putting the raw freshly chopped vegetables into the mix, I’d prefer they be sauteed in butter until softened a bit first. It’s {Read More}

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

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I’ll spare you the “oh my goodness this stuff is so good” line, but it is Fabulous…Ok this stuff is SO good! Try it soon, if you love macaroni you’ll LOVE this recipe. Ingredients: 1/2 pound of elbow macaroni 16 oz. block of medium cheddar cheese (grated) 3 cups of milk 4 tablespoons of butter 4 tablespoons of flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black {Read More}

The Magnificent Muffaletta

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Definition: a really good monster of a sandwich. Ingredients: Ham of your choosing Salami Sandwich Pepperoni Provolone Cheese Swiss Cheese Ciabatta Bread Loaf For the Olive Salad: Giardiniera – mild or hot Artichoke hearts Black Olives Green Olives Directions: Preheat your oven to 400°. Pulse your olives, artichoke hearts & giardiniera together in a food processor until diced. Cut your ciabatta loaf in half, place {Read More}

Chicken Spaghetti

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This recipe brought to you by my friend, Keli Ingredients: 1 small package of Spaghetti 4 Chicken Breasts 1 can of Cream of Chicken 1 can of Cream of Mushroom 1 block of Velveeta Cheese 1 can of Rotel if you want to add some heat Instructions: Put oven on 350. Boil Chicken in a pot. (Be sure to save broth from chicken after its {Read More}