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Skillet Chicken and Spinach Tortellini

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces Salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups chicken stock 1 package refrigerated cheese (20 ounces) cheese tortellini (If frozen, thaw) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped … [ read more ]

Chocolate Cream Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1 can seamless crescent rolls 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Directions: Use a mixer to beat powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla together until smooth. Unroll the crescent roll sheet. Stretch dough out slightly in the shape … [ read more ]

Spinach Ravioli Casserole

Ingredients: 1 jar (24 to 26 ounces) marinara sauce 1 ¼ cups water 1 package (24 ounces) frozen beef or cheese ravioli 3 to 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 box (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Mix marinara sauce and … [ read more ]

Lemon Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound asparagus 4 tablespoons butter Salt to taste 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice lemon zest for garnish Directions: Snap about an inch from the bottoms of the asparagus stalks. Leave whole or cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces. Heat butter … [ read more ]

strawberry-spinach-salad

Ingredients: Dressing: 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh red onion, minced 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds Shake together in a jar and refrigerate. Keeps in the fridge for one week. Salad: 2 cups … [ read more ]

Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus

Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1 inch pieces 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 1 lemon, divided 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved or diced, seeded tomato 2/3 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoon … [ read more ]

Bacon Caesar Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Juice from 1 lemon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Freshly ground black pepper 16 ounces pasta, cooked al dente (like bowtie, rotini, or penne) 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled … [ read more ]

It’s Never too Early!

It’s Never too Early

I was going through some old pictures and came across this one. These are my two kiddos, Riley at age 6 and Ireland was not even a year old yet. Wow! Time flies! Now, Riley is a college Freshman and Ireland will be going to high school next year. This … [ read more ]

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Coconut Cupcakes

Ingredients: 1 box (18.75 ounces) white cake mix 4 egg whites 1 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant coconut cream pudding 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature 1 stick butter, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract … [ read more ]

Cherry Pretzel Torte

Ingredients: 2 cans (20 ounces) cherry pie filling 2 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups crushed pretzels (not too finely crushed) 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup melted butter Directions: In a 9 x 13 inch glass … [ read more ]