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SOUTHERN BISCUITS AND SAWMILL GRAVY (SAUSAGE GRAVY)  Nothing says comfort like waking up to a warm plate of Southern-style Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy for breakfast! This is one of my FAVORITE comfort food breakfasts. Creamy gravy ladled over steaming, crumbly biscuits always make me nostalgic. Each year for Christmas brunch the family depends on my grandma to show up with a big slow-cooker full of her thick sausage gravy and mounds of warm, buttery biscuits. Fluffy biscuits are so simple to make. You know you want some for breakfast!  Ingredients  2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour  1 tsp salt  2 tsp baking powder  1/4 tsp baking soda  3/4 cup buttermilk, cold* 4 Tbsp butter, melted Instructions  Preheat your oven to 450F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.  Pour the buttermilk into a second bowl. Gently pour the melted butter into the cold butte...

Monterey Sausage Pie  A cheesy blend of eggs, sausage, and other staple ingredients that’s great for either dinner or breakfast! Ingredients 1 pound Bulk Pork Sausage 3 teaspoons Minced Garlic 2-½ cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Divided 1-⅓ cup Milk 3 whole Eggs ¾ cups Biscuit/baking Mix ¾ teaspoons Rubbed Sage ¼ teaspoons Pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in 2 cups cheese. Transfer to a greased 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. In a small bowl, combine the milk, eggs, biscuit mix, sage and pepper. Pour over sausage mixture. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. More Deliciouse Recipe Monterey Sausage Pie @ tastykitchen.com

CHOCOLATE CHIP & ENGLISH TOFFEE COOKIE BARS  I tried to warm them up with a huge pot of chili for lunch and these yummy Chocolate Chip & English Toffee Cookie Bars for dessert. These bars were still warm when I served them and were full of that melted toffee, chocolate goodness. They are perfect on a cold day with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate! These treats are slightly crisp on the top and bottom with a delicious, gooey inside. If you are feeling a little naughty, you could even top these warm cookie bars with vanilla ice cream!  Cookie Bars are my go to dessert when I am pressed for time. They are so simple to make, and they take only minutes to prepare. If you are in the mood for something warm and sweet to share with your family on a chilly fall evening, give these Cookie Bars a try! If you aren’t feeding a crowd, the extra bars can be stored in the freezer or even packed as a surprise in a school lunch:) Enjoy! Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 ...

Chocolate Kiss Cookies  Chocolate and cookies and so much more! I love kiss cookies. An excuse to eat both a cookie and chocolate! But… why not make them even more incredible with extra chocolate?! These are a chocolate lovers dream! Triple chocolate kiss cookies with a fudgy brownie like center and a crisp sugary coating. A perfect addition to any holiday party! Triple chocolate kiss cookies with a super chocolatey center and crisp sugary coating. A fun holiday cookie for chocolate lovers. Ingredients: 1/2C unsalted butter, softened  3/4C granulated sugar, divided 1/2C light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4C unsweetened cocoa powder 2oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted 2C all purpose flour Milk chocolate Kisses, unwrapped Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to a small bowl, set aside.  In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate...

Low Carb Mini Cheesecakes  So the only thing I have been craving lately is… cheesecake. But cheesecake isn’t really the best when you’re trying to look good in a swimsuit. Luckily, I decided to experiment with a new recipe. These low carb mini cheesecakes were one of the recipes I gave exclusively to e-mail subscribers, but I’ve decided it’s just too good not to share. The recipe makes 5 low carb mini cheesecakes, which is perfect for just a random dessert during the week, but you could easily double it and bring it to a party or get together. It’s a new recipe for us, but I already am planning on making it for Fourth of July and Thanksgiving, that way we have some lower calorie (but still equally delicious) options at the dessert table this year. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups plain, nonfat Greek Yogurt 1 packet of Sugar Free, Fat Free Cheesecake Flavored Pudding Mix 1 cup lite Cool Whip 4 Strawberries, diced 1 cup crushed honey graham crackers ***4 ounces of cream cheese (optional) Instr...

QUINOA ENCHILADA CASSEROLE  A lightened-up, healthy enchilada bake that you can enjoy guilt-free, chockfull of quinoa, black beans and cheesy goodness. And the leftovers taste even better! I think it’s safe to say that I have somewhat of a love affair with Mexican food. Whether it’s fish tacos, cheesy enchiladas or a giant burrito the size of my forearm, I could honestly live off of all of these for the rest of my life. A lightened-up, healthy enchilada bake that you can enjoy guilt-free, chockfull of quinoa, black beans and cheesy goodness! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup quinoa 1 (10-ounce) can Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce 1 (4.5-ounce) can Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained 1/2 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella che...

Old School Butter Pound Cake  I am not really a dessert type of girl, BUT there are two cakes that I can eat all day. Yes, butter pound cake is one of them. This recipe will deliver a rich and moist cake.  I am sure your taste buds will thank you. I am sure you will leave your approval stamp on this recipe! This cake will get you raves at your next pot luck or bake sale! It is so buttery and moist. This recipe is a great, classic pound cake. Ingredients 1 1/2 c cake flour 1 1/2 c all purpose flour 3 stickbutter, unsalted (softened at room temp) 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature 3 1/4 c sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp almond extract 1 tsp salt 6 large eggs How to Make Old School Butter Pound Cake Beat butter and cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until mixture comes together. Add sugar and extracts; beat until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low. Add eggs, one at a time, alternating with flours 1/2 cup at a time until all eggs and flours are used. Transfer ...

EASY GRILLED VEGETABLES  Pretty much anytime we heat up our charcoal grill, I round up whatever veggies we have in the house and pull out my little grill pan to put on a side of grilled veggies. They are the perfect side, or even a good veggie main course, and also make fabulous leftovers! Literally, you can use just about any fresh vegetables you’d like for this method. Just be sure they are all cut to a similar size, tossed in a bit of oil, and then voila — delicious, slighty-charred, caramelized vegetables can be yours to enjoy with very little effort. I love to them top them with a simple roasted garlic dressing and/or some fresh herbs, but honestly, they are also fabulous with just some olive oil, salt and pepper. Whatever works. :) A simple method for delicious and super-flavorful delicious grilled vegetables. You will love this Easy Grilled Vegetables recipe. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound tomatoes, cut into large dice (if using cherry or grape tomatoes, leave whole) 1 yellow or white...

CINNAMON ROLL COOKIES  Slightly crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, these cookies taste just like cinnamon rolls in cookie form! Cinnamon rolls in cookie form? Yes, please! These cookies are the best of both worlds! I don’t think there’s anything in the world that I love more than cinnamon rolls for breakfast. They have the taste of a cinnamon roll with a chewy cookie crumb. They’re absolutely perfect in every way. Plus, they are a billion times easier than cinnamon rolls since they don’t need to rise! Ingredients: Vanilla Cookie Dough 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Filling 1 egg white 1 tbs water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp cinnamon Icing 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tbs heavy cream 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Beat butter, sugar, salt and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Take dough out, pat into a large ball and flat...

creamy garlic herb mushroom spaghetti  Mushroom spaghetti with a creamy garlic herb sauce? Okay, this is capital L-O-V-E on so many levels. I know – technically, this probably would have been a better fit for Meatless Monday. It’s a nice way to change up spaghetti and make it something a little more veg-friendly and, um, what’s the word? GAHHHHH? But when we’re talking about butter and garlic soaked mushrooms tossed with fresh herbs and coated in a creamy sauce all served up on steaming hot pasta – ♡♡♡ – let’s get real. That, my friends, does not need a Meatless Monday. In my world, that can happen any day of the week. This is not a new conversation around here, but I always feel the need to let you guys know: I haven’t always been a mushroom lover. This Creamy Garlic Herb Mushroom Spaghetti is total comfort food! Simple ingredients, ready in about 30 minutes. Vegetarian. INGREDIENTS 8 ounces whole wheat pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.) – I like DeLallo brand 4 tablespoons butter,...

Easy Balsamic Glazed Steak Tips and Mushrooms When you usually sear meat, you don't want to crowd the pan so that the meat gets a chance to brown. With this recipe, however, crowding is a good thing. The marinade contains sugar, which contributes to browning but also can burn easily. Keeping the meat close together means that there's less opportunity for the marinade to drip off into the bottom of the pan and burn. And don't worry that the steak won't be flavorful because it doesn't brown as much — that's the job of the marinade. (Image credit: Joe Lingeman) Easy Balsamic Glazed Steak Tips and Mushrooms Serves 4 Ingredients: For the steak: 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak tips, flap meat, or flank steak, cut into 3-inch pieces 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the mushr...

Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie Chicken Pot Pie made easy! We love this Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie with pre-made biscuits, it’s a delicious fast way to get dinner on the table. Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie Author Kami - NoBiggie.net Ingredients 1 can Pilsbury Grands Biscuits 8 biscuits 2 tablespoons butter 1 small package frozen veggie mix: carrots, peas, corn and green beans 2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded 1-2 cups chicken broth adapt to your preference 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup regular size salt and pepper to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large sauce pan heat the butter on medium heat. Add the veggie mixture to the pan and saute until the veggies are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in the chicken broth and the Cream of Chicken soup. Let the sauce simmer for 1 minute to thicken. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and add the cooked shredded chicken to the mixture, stirring until the filling is well-com...

Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne This delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch casserole is filled with all things comforting: penne pasta, creamy Alfredo, lots of gooey cheese and bacon. Yep, bacon. That should be enough said right there.  Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Baked Penne Prep 20 MIN Total 45 MIN Ingredients 7 Servings 6 Pasta is infinitely better packed with cheese and baked into a creamy casserole. File this under the definition of comfort food! By Holly Lofthouse Ingredients 1 lb penne pasta, cooked and drained 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce 1/2 cup ranch dressing 6 slices chopped cooked bacon 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) Chopped parsley, if desired Steps Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, place 1 lb cooked and drained penne pasta, 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce and 1/2 cup ranch dressing. Stir to combine. Pour mixture in pan; spread evenly. Sprinkled 6 slices chopped cooked bacon...

FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP SAUCE This Fettuccine with Shrimp Sauce is so rich, creamy and out of this world delicious! I can’t say enough about it. I hope you’ll make it and see what I’m talking about. You’ll be happy you did. FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP SAUCE INGREDIENTS 1 lb. small or medium shrimp, unshelled 4 tbls. butter 4 tbls. olive oil 1 tbls. finely chopped scallions 3 tbls. brandy ¼ c. dry white wine 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (I just chopped them and it was fine) Pinch of salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 C. heavy cream 1 lb. fettuccine, cooked garnish with fresh, chopped parsley, if desired Get IngredientsPowered by Chicory INSTRUCTIONS Shell and devein the shrimp. Save the shells! Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Toss in the shrimp shells and sauté them for a few minutes to flavor the butter/oil. Remove shells with slotted spoon and let the butter/oil drip back into the skillet. Throw out the shells, you're done with them now. Add s...

Rosemary Roasted Pork with Maple Apple Sauce Delicious leftovers This is a Donna Hay recipe and like all of her recipes it's styled beautifully and is beautifully simple not requiring a wedding guest list sized amount of ingredients. In truth this could serve 4-6 people depending on how hungry they were but I would suggest making this for 2-3 people because of the delicious leftovers. In this case, the pork actually somehow becomes _more _tender the day after and when sliced paper thinly, it is absolutely mouth watering on buttered fresh bread with a generous dollop of the apple sauce. Or you can pop it on top of a bowl of ramen or noodle soup. Your tastebuds will indeed be thankful the next day for this foresight. Mmm crispy crackling... 1.8 kg pork loin 1/4 cup rosemary 2 tablespoons sea salt flakes (like Maldon) olive oil, for drizzling Step 1 - If you have time the night before, leave the pork skin uncovered in the fridge (cover the loin though) so that it can dry out as much ...

Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing Extra-juicy chicken and savory stuffing simmer together in the crock pot with your favorite vegetables for an easy, comforting meal that the family will love! Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 MINS  Cook Time: 4 HRS Total Time:  4 HRS 10 MINS Course: MAIN COURSE Cuisine: AMERICAN Keyword: CHICKEN AND STUFFING, CROCK POT CHICKEN RECIPE US CUSTOMARY - METRIC Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, salted and peppered if desired. 1 teaspoon dry parsley 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup 8 oz. sour cream, (equivalent to 1 cup) 6 oz. box stuffing mix ¾ cup chicken broth 2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen 1 cup baby carrots Optional stuffing additions: 1/2 cup onions, diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup crumbled sausage, (cooked or raw) 2 teaspoons dry rosemary Instructions Place the chicken on the bottom of the crock pot and sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. In a large bowl, mix together t...

THE BEST CHICKEN TETRAZZINI Easy And Delicious Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini – Chicken And Pasta In A Creamy Sauce With Lots Of Flavor. It’s A Family Favorite Dinner Meal And One That Gets Rave Reviews! CHICKEN TETRAZZINI RECIPE Course Main Course Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Total Time 55 minutes Servings 8 Author Kellyn Carpenter INGREDIENTS 16 oz linguini cooked 1/2 cup butter softened 4 chicken breasts cooked and diced 2 cans cream of chicken soup 2 cups sour cream 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded INSTRUCTIONS Cook noodles according to box instructions. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup butter, cooked chicken, soup, sour cream, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Mix well and then add in cooked noodles. Spray a 9x13 pan and pour in noodle mixture. Sprinkle cheeses on top. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. full recipe:  http://lilluna.com/chicken-tetrazzini

Stuffed Pepper Casserole BAKED Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole made with green peppers! This dinner dish uses my Mother’s famous stuffed pepper recipe but I turned it into a casserole to make it quicker and easier. It’s filled with ground beef, green peppers, diced tomatoes, rice and smothered in mozzarella cheese. When I’m ready to use it, I will thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then bake at 350 degrees for about 60 minutes. Stuffed Pepper Casserole Course Main Course Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes Servings 4 Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 large green peppers chopped 12 spinach leaves ripped 14 oz diced tomatoes 8 oz tomato sauce 1/2 cup beef broth 1/2 cup long grain rice uncooked 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Instructions In a skillet, add your garlic and ground beef and cook until browned. Transfer your ...

Green Chile Cauliflower Chicken Casserole Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole – Warm and addicting comfort food alert! This cauliflower Chicken casserole recipe is an old family favorite that is low carb and Keto friendly. Cauliflower rice is baked in a layer of ground Chicken, creamy cheesy sauce studded with green chiles and topped with lots of gooey cheese! Only a few minutes prep, then it’s in the oven! Quick, easy and great for your weekly meal rotation! Green Chile Cauliflower Chicken Casserole This warm and comforting cauliflower casserole is so addicting! 6 SERVINGS PREP: 15 MIN COOK: 20 MIN INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE GREEN CHILE CAULIFLOWER CHICKEN CASSEROLE 1 lb (450g) ground beef, turkey, chicken, or pork (we used chicken) 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped celery stalk 2 1/2 cups cauliflower rice 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, or mozzarella 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth 4 oz canned green chiles, drained 1/2 cup so...

Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is easy and delicious! Tender juicy chicken is cooked in a rich bourbon ginger sauce for a delicious meal. I’ve read that Bourbon Chicken got it’s name because it was supposedly created by a Chinese cook who worked in a restaurant on Bourbon Street. Regardless of the name or how it came to be, this dish is absolutely delicious! This recipe creates a sweet and tender chicken that is perfect served over rice and it’s easy to make at home in the slow cooker! REPIN THIS CROCK POT CHICKEN RECIPE The marinade for this Bourbon Chicken recipe takes just a few minutes of prep the marinade and then it simmers in the slow cooker all day! The result is insanely tender chicken with a sweet Asian inspired sauce and lots of flavor! We serve this over rice to soak up all of the delicious sauce! 5 SLOW COOKER CHICKEN RECIPES YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE 1. Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings: Juicy chicken breasts cook to tender perfection in the slow cooker in a rich creamy sauce...

Meet…the absolute BEST chocolate chip cookies recipe. They’re perfectly soft and chewy, loaded up with chocolate chips, and absolutely delicious. I feel like everyone out there probably already has their own favorite recipe for how to make a killer batch of chocolate chip cookies. But just in case you don’t…I have one for you to try. :) These cookies are soft, they’re nice-and-chewy, they’re deliciously-buttery, they’re ooey-gooey-chocolatey, they absolutely melt in your mouth when they’re fresh out of the oven, they are also strangely delicious when frozen (something my grandma taught me – who knew!), they are unfailingly always the hit of a party, they have been baked countless times in my kitchen, they will surely be baked countless times more, and…they are without a doubt… …my all-time favorite chocolate chip cookies. And I do mean favorite. I have tried a lot of chocolate chip cookies in life, and have been baking up batches of my own ever since my dad taught me how to lick the b...

Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crumble is a delicious fall dessert recipe! Cinnamon apples topped with a crumbly oat mixture – and it’s made in the crockpot so it is super simple! Many apologies for being absent lately. I’m sure I mentioned that my husband has been in and out of the field all month and every time he comes home, we all get sick. And by “we all” I mean the baby and I. Because that’s just the kind of luck we have. I figured I’d update you on the exciting things that have happened since my last post. Most of it is about the dogs. You’re welcome. Clementine got her hair cut on Tuesday and Penelope did not recognize her. She wouldn’t let the imposter-Clem near their food for days. (If you’re new here, this is Clementine and this is Penelope.) I bought my first ever jar of Nutella on Wednesday and it was gone by Friday night. Funny thing is, I’ve never bought it before because I “don’t like” chocolate and was convinced that I would hate Nutella. Nicole made a S’Mores Frappe to com...

Did you quit your New Years’ Resolution diet yet? Promise you didn’t give up chocolate for Lent? Good, then you can have this cake… it’s ooey, it’s gooey, it’s chocolate and marshmallow goodness, and it’s perfect for those intense chocolate cravings. And even better, it’s made in the crock pot, so you can set it, forget it, and come back for that delicious s’mores goodness. If you’re looking for the perfect crock pot cake, this is your best bet! While I am all about a good diet, and I am still trying to get through mine as best as I can, I’m also okay with a cheat day now and again. And if anything is worth a good cheat, well, it’s this cake… mmm, this gooey, decadent, lava cake. It’s just dripping with chocolatey goodness. But dieters, beware– this treat is RICH. (And so, totally, absolutely worth it). Start out with your favorite chocolate cake mix. Prepare the ingredients according to package directions. Spray a crock pot with cooking spray, then pour the batter into the slow cooker...