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Spinach and Feta Pasta
By khovater
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add pasta
- 8 oz. Penne pasta (that's 1/2 a 16 oz. box. Don't use ziti--you want the ridges on the penne to "grip" the sauce)
- 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 3 c. fresh spinach (you don't even have to chop it! Could life get any better??)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 5-6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- A handful of fresh mushrooms, chopped
- 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Crockpot Salsa Chicken
By khovater
•Pour in the can of black beans so that it's touching the bottom of the pot
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can cream of mushroom
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup sour cream
Sausage and Bean Soup
By khovater
In a large heavy pan or Dutch oven, cook sausage, onions and garlic until sausage has started to brown
- 5 Italian sausage links (or smoked sausage-I prefer)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 5 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 15 ounces can diced tomatoes
- 32 ounces chicken stock or broth (I prefer stock)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans (I used Bush’s White Beans)
- 4 cup fresh baby spinach (1 bag)
- Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese
Cowboy Quiche
By khovater
1.Preheat the oven to 350F
- ■1 pie crust I used store bought to save time.
- ■5 pieces bacon, broken in chunks
- ■1 tablespoon canola oil
- ■1 sweet onion
- ■4 ounces sliced baby portabella mushrooms
- ■1 package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed of liquid
- ■4 eggs
- ■2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ■1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- ■(optional) red pepper flakes for an extra kick
- ■1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Brownie Bottom Ice Cream Cake
By khovater
1.Spray an 8x8 or 11x7 deep-dish baking dish with cooking spray
- 1 box Brownie Mix, 15-18 oz (NOT Family Sized) made according to package directions in an 8x8 pan
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate frosting
- 1.5 qts Cookie Dough Ice Cream (or your favorite flavor)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- sprinkles to garnish
Better than Brownies
By khovater
Prepare dry pudding with milk according to package directions
- 1 - 3.4 oz package cook & serve chocolate pudding mix
- 2 - cups milk
- 1 - 18.5 oz chocolate cake mix, dry
- 1 - cup chocolate chips
- 1 - cup nuts
Evil Chicken Dinner
By khovater
Cook the bacon in a large skillet until nearly done
- 1 lb. bacon, cut into pieces
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
- 3 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 c. brown sugar
- up to 1/2 c. water as needed
- cooked rice
Homemade Hamburger Buns
By khovater
Start with the 3/4 cup water and add more if needed till you get the sticky/doughy consistency you're looking for
- 3/4 to 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (1 divided)
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
BBQ Chicken Pizza Soup
By khovater
Heat oil into a medium pot over medium heat
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh minced garlic
- 11 oz can corn with peppers, drained
- 2 12 oz cans Swanson’s Chicken, drained
- 1 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s Garlic Salt
- 1/2 Cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Peanutty Pretzel Truffles
By khovater
Combine crushed pretzels w/1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 c. melted chocolate (white or dark)
- 1 c. crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 c. finely chopped pretzels