CHICKEN BROCCOLI BACON RANCH CASSEROLE

A creamy chicken casserole with bacon, ranch, broccoli and then topped with shredded tater tots and cheddar cheese. It is baked until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly.
                                            Chicken Broccoli Bacon Ranch Casserole

 Chicken Broccoli Bacon Ranch Casserole with Shredded Tater Tot Cheddar Topping is a casserole with a creamy filling of soup, half and half, sour cream, chicken, bacon, broccoli, and ranch dressing.  It is topped with shredded tater tots and cheddar cheese, then baked until bubbly.

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LOADED BREAKFAST PANINI

This loaded breakfast panini is perfect to start your day with, or to serve to guests for a special treat.

Leftover ham was the inspiration for my loaded breakfast panini.  My husband loves fried egg sandwiches, but doesn’t let himself eat them too often.  In the summer months he loves them with a slice of fresh tomato.  One morning while fixing breakfast, I saw the leftover ham in the refrigerator and put this sandwich together for him.

A loaded breakfast panini, meats, veggies, egg and cheese.On this day, I used sour dough bread, with  mayonnaise for my condiment.  Another day I made this on ciabatta bread and used basil pesto for the condiment. Any time I have a fresh tomato, I do add a slice or 2 to the sandwich. Continue reading LOADED BREAKFAST PANINI

CARAMEL BANANA-NUT BREAKFAST ROLLS

A panful of sticky, pull-apart rolls made with refrigerated biscuits, bananas, butter, brown sugar, nuts, and  drizzled with caramel topping.Caramel Banana-Nut Breakfast Rolls
A pan of sticky, pull-apart rolls made with refrigerated biscuits, bananas, butter, brown sugar, nuts, and  drizzled with caramel topping.

These breakfast rolls are so quick and easy to make, only 6 ingredients, and done in less than 30 minutes total.  Perfect to serve guests or for your family to enjoy.
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HONEY PECAN ROTISSERE CHICKEN SALAD

This Honey Pecan Rotisserie Chicken Salad is quick, easy and delicious.  I also want to show you  7 different ways that I serve it.

Honey Pecan Rotisserie Chciken Salad is delicious, easy to make and perfect for hot summer days.

One of my favorite go to recipes is the one I have for this
Honey Pecan Rotisserie Chicken Salad.  I have been making this one for about 20 years and am anxious to share it with you.  Chicken salad is so refreshing and with warmer weather coming, I am ready to make it almost weekly. Continue reading HONEY PECAN ROTISSERE CHICKEN SALAD

CHICKEN BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad. Loaded macaroni salad with pasta, rotisserie chicken, bell peppers, and bacon, all combined with a creamy mayonnaise and ranch dressing  mixture. Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad.

A loaded macaroni salad with pasta, rotisserie chicken, bell peppers, and bacon, all combined with a creamy mayonnaise and ranch dressing  mixture.

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MASCARPONE FILLED CRANBERRY WALNUT ROLLS

Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls are a prize winning recipe for brunch. Refrigerated biscuits filled with mascarpone cheese, rolled in butter, cinnamon and sugar. Cranberries and walnuts added, baked and then drizzled with a mascarpone glaze.
This photo is from the Pillsbury website.

In 2008 I was chosen as a finalist for the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-off Contest.  I cannot even express how exciting this was and what an unforgettable experience. My recipe was Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls.

I was chosen as the winner of my category (Breakfast/Brunch)  and one of the 5 finalists to win the $1,000,000 dollars!  I did not win that, but did receive $5000 and a new stove. Continue reading MASCARPONE FILLED CRANBERRY WALNUT ROLLS

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