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.
Cheesy Chicken Asparagus Dinner..pan fried chicken breasts, fresh asparagus, simmered in a white wine sauce and smothered with melted Italian cheeses.When you are looking for a one pan meal, this is it. Everything can be prepared in one skillet and served right from it. This Cheesy Chicken Asparagus Dinner can be served year round, but is especially good in the spring, using tender asparagus. Continue reading CHEESY CHICKEN ASPARAGUS DINNER
Roast Beef and Cheese Pinwheels
Roast Beef and Cheese Pinwheels are an easy, cheesy appetizer made with thinly sliced roast beef, garlic and herb cheese spread, smoked cheddar, fresh spinach, and buttery crescent dough. They are quick to assemble, easy to slice and bake, and perfect for game day, parties, tailgating, or any gathering.
If you are looking for an easy appetizer that disappears quickly, these Roast Beef and Cheese Pinwheels are one to add to your game day menu. Tender roast beef, creamy garlic and herb cheese, smoky cheddar, and fresh spinach are rolled inside buttery crescent dough and baked until golden brown. Continue reading ROAST BEEF AND CHEESE PINWHEELS
Rotel and Sausage Dip made with only 3 ingredients, is one of the most popular dips to serve at any party. A spicy, cheesy dip with pieces of sausage and served with Scoops or Tortillas can be made in a crockpot or on the stovetop.
This dip is one of the appetizer recipes our family has served since back in the 1960’s. I serve this at tailgate parties, football watch parties, birthday parties, and even on my Christmas appetizer table.  Continue reading ROTEL AND SAUSAGE DIP
Garlic Lasagna Bread is an easy, family-friendly recipe that combines all the flavors of classic lasagna on crispy, buttery garlic bread. It’s perfect for a quick dinner, a fun lunch, or even cut into smaller pieces for a party appetizer.
This recipe was inspired by one of my grandsons. A few months ago, while we were having spaghetti for dinner, I noticed him spooning his spaghetti right onto a slice of garlic bread. It looked a little messy to me at first—but he loved it! Later, my husband told me he used to do the same thing as a child.
That got me thinking… garlic bread makes a perfect base for more than just a side dish—and this Garlic Lasagna Bread quickly became my favorite version. Continue reading GARLIC LASAGNA BREAD
Cheesy Spaghetti Pie
Cheesy Spaghetti Pie is an old time recipe that my family loves. It is baked in a deep dish pie pan with a crust of cooked spaghetti, a layer of ricotta cheese, topped with a homemade pasta sauce and covered with mozzarella cheese.
This Spicy Beef and 3 Bean Chili is the kind of hearty, homemade chili I start craving as soon as the weather turns cool. It is made with ground beef, onions, bell peppers, three kinds of beans, tomatoes with jalapeños, chili seasonings, and tomato juice, then slowly simmered until all those flavors come together.
It has just the right amount of heat for our family, but it is easy to adjust if you prefer a milder chili.
My husband usually requests a pot as soon as we have our first stretch of cooler weather. I created this recipe many years ago, and it has become one of our favorite fall and winter meals. I have also shared it with many friends over the years, and they tell me their families love it too. Continue reading SPICY BEEF AND 3 BEAN CHILI
Sharing my Potato Ham Broccoli Cheddar Soup to take the chill off of a cold, cold day.
We had our first big snow 2 weeks ago and all I could think about was making soup.
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, a new stove, and so many gift cards. Continue reading MASCARPONE FILLED CRANBERRY WALNUT ROLLS