Cheesy Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

What You Need:
1/2 C of pine nuts
4 C of tubular pasta
1 1/3 C of water
1 t of olive oil
1/2 red onion, sliced
8 oz. soft goat cheese
1/2 C oil packed sun dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 t of red pepper flakes
1 t basil
6 T of balsamic vinegar
10 mushrooms, sliced
10 kale leaves, stemmed and chop roughly
How to Make It:
Adjust [...]

A Bowl of the Controversial Red

When talking about a bowl of red you are not only speaking of a bowl of chili but also about controversy that has been around for decades. Just the word chili brings controversy to this delicious meal. Why call it chili when it’s a warm delicious food that eaten mostly in the dead of winter? [...]

Zucchini and Cheese Tortilla Rolls

What You Need:
4 scallions, chopped
1 large zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1 inch slices
2 T fresh cilantro, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 (8 oz.) pkg. mozzarella cheese, finely shredded and divided
1 (26 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 green chilies, stemmed, seeded and chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
4 [...]

Comforting Casseroles: A Winter Long Affair

Casseroles take center stage when it comes to warm comforting foods. Baked in the oven these types of meals can consist of a variety of meats, vegetables and even fruits. Use leftovers, staples found in the cabinets, pantry and refrigerator to make a meal that can be frozen and reheated when time is short. [...]

Lil Smoky Snake Snacks

What You Need:
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
4 (11 oz.) cans refrigerated bread sticks
2 pkg. cheese smoky links
1 t of processed cheese spread
48 small raisins
How to Make It:
The oven is set to preheat to 375 degrees F.
Cut the bell pepper into 24 small pieces to look like a tongue.
The bread stick [...]

Not So Spicy Taco Dip

What You Need:
3 C of prepared bean dips
1 1/2 C of chive and onion sour cream
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 C of Mexican cheese blend
1 large bag of tortilla chips
How to Make It:
In the bottom of a serving bowl put the bean dip.
Over the bean dip spread the sour cream
The tomatoes are sprinkled over the sour [...]

Cheesy Pizza Dog

What You Need:
8 all beef hot dogs
2 (8 oz.) cans of pizza sauce
8 hot dog buns
1 C of pizza cheese blend, shredded
How to Make It:
The hot dogs are cut into strips and put in a saucepan.
Over the hot dogs pour the pizza sauce and gently stir to coat.
Stir often while cooking over medium heat 5 [...]

Cornbread Chicken Pizzas

What You Need:
2 (9 oz.) pkg. southwestern cooked chicken breast strips
2 (11.5 oz.) cans refrigerated cornbread twists
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Mexican cheese blend, shredded
How to Make It:
The oven is allowed to preheat to 375 degrees F.
The chicken strips are cut into small chunks.
Both cans of cornbread twists are unrolled.
Separate into 4 rectangles each.
The rectangles are [...]

Magnificent Mozzarella Nibblers

What You Need:
3 T of flour
1/2 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper
1 egg
1 t water
1 1/2 C of fresh bread crumbs
1 (8 oz.) block of mozzarella cheese, cubed
Canola oil
How to Make It:
In a zip lock baggie put the flour.
The salt and pepper are added.
Seal the baggie and shake to combine.
In a shallow bowl put the [...]

Curb Their Hunger with Christmas Appetizers

It’s Christmas and everyone is anticipating the Christmas dinner. The mouthwatering smells from the kitchen have everyone’s stomach growling. Sneaking to kitchen to take a bite is often the most stressful time for family and friends. They don’t want to be in the way but those smells make it impossible to stay away. [...]

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