Pesto Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs thin boneless skinless chicken breast  Garlic powder to taste Seasoned salt to taste Black pepper to taste 2 small jars basil pesto Shredded or sliced mozzarella, provolone or Italian blend cheese Preparation: Preheat oven to 375. Place chicken in 9×13 baking dish coated with nonstick spray. Season chicken with garlic powder, seasoned…

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1.5 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil  1 bell pepper, chopped  1 onion, chopped  8 oz cream cheese 1- 16 oz jar red salsa 1 package yellow or white corn tortillas  1- 16 oz jar salsa verde  16 oz shredded cheese of choice  Preparation:  Heat large skillet over…

Salisbury Meatballs

Ingredients: 2- 18 oz packages frozen angus meatballs 3/4 onion, thinly sliced  2 tbsp olive oil  3 tbsp butter 1 packet brown gravy mix 32 oz beef broth  2 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 c warm water 1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce  2-3 tbsp ketchup (I used sugar free spicy primal) 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion…

Nana’s Meatloaf 

Nana’s Meatloaf is one of those old fashioned dinners that instantly feels like home. It’s made with simple ingredients, plenty of seasoning and that sweet and tangy ketchup glaze that gets perfectly sticky as it bakes. This is the kind of recipe I grew up with and still love making today. Nothing fancy, just a…

French Toast

Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp sugar 3/4-1 c milk 4-6 slices bread  Nonstick spray 2-3 tbsp butter Preparation: Whisk eggs together with cinnamon, sugar and vanilla. Add milk. Mix well. Heat nonstick pan on medium heat. Spray with nonstick spray and add a pat of butter. Allow butter…

Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh medium sized shrimp or thawed if using frozen  1 lb Cajun or jalapeño sausage 2 green bell peppers chopped 1 onion chopped 3 bunches green onions sliced 4 stalks celery chopped 2-3 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp olive oil  6-10 c chicken stock 1 can diced tomatoes  1 can rotel  2 tbsp…

Original Kraft Fantasy Fudge

This is the Fantasy Fudge recipe from 1979 by Kraft; however, the original recipe calls for margarine instead of butter. I remember making this every Christmas as a little girl with my nana. She let me stir in the chocolate chips & of course lick the spatula when we were done. Ingredients:  3 cups sugar…

Christmas Morning Sausage Balls

Ingredients: 1 lb Jimmy Dean hot sausage (or regular is fine) 4 oz cream cheese, softened 2 c bisquick 4-6 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4-1/2 c milk as needed  Tabasco, optional  Preparation: Preheat oven to 375. Mix all ingredients together adding milk a little at a time until it reaches a sticky consistency. Add Tabasco…

Hearty Hamburger Stew

Low carb & delicious for a chilly autumn evening! Ingredients 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef ½ tsp Seasoned Salt ½ tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 whole Small Chopped Onion 2 tbsp Minced Garlic ½ cup Chopped Celery ½ cup Chopped Carrots 1- 10 oz can Rotel 1- 14.5 oz can Green Beans 1-…

Nana’s Banana Cake

This is my grandmother’s recipe for banana cake, but it can also be baked in loaves. It is super easy and very delicious. Ingredients 4 whole Eggs ¾ cups Sugar ½ cups Vegetable Oil 4 whole Ripe Bananas 1 box (18.25 Oz. Box) Yellow Cake Mix ½ cups Chopped Pecans Or Walnuts (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 325F. Mix together eggs,…