Alfredo Shrimp Scampi Dump Dinner

 

Photo source:  Food Network

"Just dump a box of pasta, bag of shrimp and a few other pantry staples into a dish and bake. Right before serving, stir in the heavy cream and top with grated cheese and fresh parsley for a rich and creamy weeknight dinner in a flash."  Comment from Food Network

This recipe is perfection!  My favorite food is shrimp and I could eat this every night.  The only change I would make is to take the tails off the shrimp.  I don't understand why these recipes are not prepared with no-tail shrimp.

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Shortcut Chicken Enchiladas

 

Photo source:  Food Network Kitchen

"Ready in under an hour, this version of the Mexican favorite subs in store-bought rotisserie chicken and salsa for homemade fillings. It's a great use for that leftover half of a chicken, but if you have a whole chicken, you can easily double the recipe to make 8 to 12 servings."  Comment from Food Network Kitchen

Love this shortcut version of chicken enchiladas!  Great use for leftover chicken or so convenient to use a rotisserie chicken.  Looks fast, easy and delicious!

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

 

Photo source:  Food Network

RECIPE COURTESY OF INA GARTEN

From:  The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

"You can never go wrong with a simple take on a classic dish. A quick toss with salt and olive oil definitely does the trick when it comes to these perfectly roated Brussels sprouts."  Comment from Food Network

Love this recipe!  This is my favorite brussels sprouts recipe that I highly recommend.  I would not change a thing.

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Brussels Sprouts-in-a-Blanket

 

Photo source:  Food Network

"The best part of this twist on pigs-in-a-blanket isn't the roasted Brussels sprouts, buttery puff pastry or even the pleasantly salty prosciutto: it's the Parmesan cheese that is cleverly pressed into the dough while rolling and then sprinkled on top before baking. There's umami goodness throughout and toasty cheesiness all around."  Comment from Food Network

This recipe is genius!  They are the perfect appetizer and I can image a plate of them at the buffet table disappearing fast.  I would love to have them for snacks.  The brussels sprouts wrapped in buttery puff pastry sounds amazing!

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Cinnamon Roll Cake

 

Photo source:  The Recipe Rebel

"Cinnamon Roll Cake features a soft homemade cake that’s swirled with the most scrumptious cinnamon roll filling! It’s baked to perfection in a casserole dish in just 30 minutes before being served with a generous amount of sugary sweet glaze."  Comment from The Recipe Rebel

I have never made a cinnamon roll from scratch since it takes so long and I usually make the refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls.  This recipe is somewhere in between scratch and the canned rolls and I love that.  I'm curious to try it!

Click here to go to The Recipe Rebel recipe page.

Guava Cheese Turnovers (Guava Pastelillos)

 

Photo source:  Food Network

"We can't talk about the iconic guava-and-cheese pairing without highlighting on of the pastries that celebrate it best: pastelillos. The Puerto Rican equivalent of a turnover, these pastelillos rely on storebought puff pastry to achieve that flaky crust that distinguishes them from their counterpart, the empanada."  Comment from Food Network

These Guava Cheese Turnovers, like the guava empanadas, bring back childhood memories of a visit to a cuban restaurant in Ybor City where we would go to get a cuban sandwich followed by a Guava Cheese Turnover or empanada.  These visits bring back wonderful memories and I still enjoy these turnovers when I visit a cuban restaurant or bakery.  So happy to have the recipe to make at home.

Click here to go to the Food Network recipe page.

Cheesy Guava Empanadas

 

Photo source:  Food Network

"For recipe developer Larisa Alvarez, the age-old combination of guava paste and cream cheese brings back memories of sitting at the breakfast table, munching on sweet bites of guava paste coated with cream cheese before a long day at school. These empanadas balance out the sweetness of the ripe guava with the unmistakeable tang of cream cheese and a sprinkle of queso duro — an intensely salty and savory hard cheese — in a golden, handheld shell."  Comment from Food Network

These empanadas also bring back childhood memories of going to a cuban restaurant in Ybor City for a cuban sandwich, was always followed by a guava empanada or turnover that we could take home and if we were lucky we would be treated to a fruity ice cream treat called helados.  They were special trips that I always looked forward to and still do.  One of my favorite desserts and I am so happy to have the recipe to make at home.

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Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken

 

Photo source:  Sip and Feast

"If you love lemon and are also short on time, my creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken is the dish to make tonight. Chicken cutlets are seared until golden, then simmered in an easy creamy lemon pan sauce. This dish is delicious, and since it's ready in less than 40 minutes, it's absolutely perfect for weeknights!"  Comment from Sip and Feast

I'm always happy to have another chicken recipe!  This chicken sounds delicious.

Click here to go to the Sip and Feast recipe page.

Oatmeal Cream Pie

 

Photo source:  One Sweet Appetite

"These homemade oatmeal cream pies recipe bakes up perfectly chewy with lightly crisp edges and that signature bend in the center, thanks to tested ratios of brown sugar, butter, and quick oats. If you’ve been craving that nostalgic lunchbox treat but want real ingredients and bakery level texture, this is the one you’ll come back to again and again."  Comment from One Sweet Appetite

For sure this is a nostalgic treat that I remember enjoying as a child and still enjoy the ones that come from the grocery store.  I am very happy to have a recipe so I can make them at home.  

Click here to go to the One Sweet Appetite recipe page.

Chocolate Whoopie Pies

 

Photo source:  One Sweet Appetite

"Indulge in these easy-to-make Chocolate Whoopie Pies, a perfect blend of convenience and deliciousness straight from a cake mix! Ideal for quick treats, these pies promise a chocolaty, homemade taste in every bite.

These whoopie pies are delicious all on their own OR you can serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! If you don’t have an ice cream maker, try my no-churn ice cream recipe."  Comment from One Sweet Appetite

Looks delicious and love that it is made with a cake mix.  Fast, easy and delicious sounds like a winner to me.

Click here to go to the One Sweet Appetite recipe page. 

Almond Biscotti Cookies

 

Photo source:  One Sweet Appetite

"This almond biscotti recipe is the perfect blend of crunchy, nutty, and just sweet enough. Ideal for dunking in your morning coffee or late-night tea. It’s surprisingly easy to make at home and tastes so much better than store-bought."  Comment from One Sweet Appetite

Believe it or not, I have never had a biscotti cookie.  Sounds delicious with a cup of coffee.

Click here to go to the One Sweet Appetite recipe page.

Cheesy Bacon-Tater Tot Pie

 

Photo source:  Food Network Magazine

"This fun dish is cheesy, crispy and meaty, so it’s great for a game day or a tailgate party. Ready in less than an hour, it’s packed with fun ingredients like frozen tater tots, bacon, cheddar cheese and sour cream. Sriracha adds the perfect amount of spice, while fresh chives make a bright and herbal topping."  Comment from the Food Network Magazine

The more cheese the better!!  This recipe sounds delicious and easy.

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Chili Cheese Tots

Photo source:  Food Network

 

"Chili Cheese Tots are an irresistible comfort food that both kids and adults will love. In this recipe, the potato tots are smothered in a simple, spicy chili sauce, then topped with a creamy cheese sauce and grated Cheddar. You can whip them up with or without onions—it’s delicious either way."  Comment from the Food Network

What an awesome combination of yummy food!  Looks like a winner that I can't wait to make.  The recipe creator is Ree Drummond.

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Collection of Ham Posts from Baking to Leftover Ham Recipes UPDATED

Photo Source:  The Seasoned Mom

Baked Ham has always been on the holiday menu in my home.  Now that I am cooking for one, I still make a baked ham for myself.  The solution is either having lots of ham for delicious ham meals or buy a smaller ham.  I buy a smaller ham and still have ham leftovers.

The following is a list of videos and links to ham related content: 

How much Honey Baked Ham is needed per person?

Pineapple Glazed Ham - The Seasoned Mom

How to Make Spiral Sliced Ham Glazed with Cider-Vinegar Caramel  
America's Test Kitchen

How to Make a Honey Baked Holiday Ham

Food Wishes

How To Make The Perfect Honey Baked Ham

Mr. Make It Happen

Slow Cooker Glazed Ham

Leftover Ham Recipes from The Kitchen Community.org

Leftover Ham Recipes from Taste of Home

Leftover Ham Recipes from The Pioneer Woman

Recipes Made with Leftover Ham from Plain Chicken

36 Leftover Ham Recipes That Will Make You Glad You've Got Extras from The Food Network

Leftover Ham -n- Potato Casserole

Ham-and-Cheese Croquettes

Rita's Sweet Holiday Baked Ham

Double-Duty Heavenly Citrus Ham

Slow Cooker Ham from All Recipes

Brown Sugar Glazed Spiral Ham from Sip and Feast

Homemade Honey Glazed Ham

Brown Sugar-Glazed Ham from Mr. Food

Crockpot Brown Sugar Cola Glazed Ham from Jo Cooks

How to Carve a Ham from Taste of Home

Buttermilk Biscuit Ham Pot Pie

Ham & Egg Pockets

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham from All Recipes

 

MORE TO COME!

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"Slow cooker scalloped potatoes and ham is a big hit in my house, especially with my kids. If you have leftover ham and like creamy potatoes, you'll love this simple recipe!"  Comment from All Recipes

Slow cooker comfort food sounds delicious and easy.  This is the perfect meal to use ham leftovers.

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Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"When you’re in the mood for comfort food, pork chops and scalloped potatoes are a dinner combination that everyone will love. But when they’re baked together, with layers of tender sliced potatoes and onions bubbling in an simple gravy, they turn into a pork chop and potato casserole that really is one of the easiest pork dinner recipes ever."  Comment from Taste of Home

I'm always in the mood for comfort food.  This recipe sounds like a winner!

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Clever Uses For Leftover Plastic Fruit Containers

 

Photo source:  Food Republic

"To track down the most clever uses for leftover plastic fruit containers, we tapped into the Reddit hive mind and saw what people were saying on a zero-waste thread. As expected, the responses did not disappoint, and we can back up several of them with our personal experiences as well. So, without further ado, let's get to it so you can stop tossing your plastic fruit container straight into the trash and breathe a little bit of extra life into them before they eventually find themselves in a landfill. It's a small win, but it'll be a win for both the planet and us all the same."  Comment from Food Republic

Those fruit containers are actually pretty useful and I recycle them much like the advise in the article.  However, I did learn some new clever ideas.

Click here to go to the Food Republic article.

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Bread

Photo source:  The Recipe Critic

 
"If you love my Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits, this Cheddar Bay Biscuit Bread has the same buttery, garlicky cheddar flavor, just baked right in a bread pan. Slice it warm and serve it with basically anything. It’s a must-make! Trust me!"  Comment from The Recipe Critic

I agree it is a must-make!  Love Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits and I will be making this bread soon.

Click here to go to The Recipe Critic recipe page.

Farmhouse Chicken Cornbread Casserole

 

Photo source:  The Seasoned Mom

"A creamy chicken filling meets a sweet, golden cornbread topping in this cozy chicken cornbread casserole. Best of all, it comes together quickly with simple pantry staples like canned soups, Jiffy mix, and rotisserie chicken!"  Comment from The Seasoned Mom

Looks delicious and love that it is semi-homemade with Jiffy Mix!

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Southern Banana Pudding - Several Versions

Photo source:  Food Network

Lost in my recipe notebook that got thrown away by mistake years ago was the most delicious banana pudding I have ever had.  It was a cooked pudding and I think it had sweetened condensed milk in it.  The original recipe came from a magazine advertisement.  I know it is somewhere in my recipe files as a duplicate, but to this day I have not found it.  So . . . I have been searching for a cooked banana pudding that sounds familiar.  The only puddings that have sweetened condensed milk also include instant pudding, which I know is not it.

I have not been happy with any of the recipes found so far. Hopefully one of these is a keeper. 

If you are interested in making homemade vanilla wafers to make your banana pudding extra special, click here for the recipe.

Southern Banana Pudding from the Food Network

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding from Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen

Whipped Topping from Crazy for Crust

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

 

Photo source:  Life Love and Good Food

"What I absolutely love about air fryer fried chicken wings is that there’s no messy breading stations, no vats of oil, and no babysitting the stove like there is with deep frying.

Just a quick toss with pantry spices, a little baking powder for extra crispiness, and the air fryer does the heavy lifting! The result is crispy skin, juicy meat, and a flavor that stands up all on its own, even before you add sauce!"  Comment from Life Love and Good Food

Delicious and easy air fryer chicken wings are perfect for a party.  Air fryer recipes are so much faster and my new alternative to the stove.

Click here to go to the Life Love and Good Food recipe page.

Cream Cheese Squares

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"These cream cheese bars are very easy and deliciously rich and gooey."  Comment from All Recipes

Semi-homemade recipes are my favorite at this time in my life.  It is more difficult to cook for one.  The use of canned biscuits and cream cheese makes me happy!  I will be trying these soon.

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Slow Cooker Pork Chops

 

Photo source:  Simply Recipes

"With very little work, it transforms pork chops into a comforting meal that will feed a family and then some. I’ve shared it with countless friends and family—even my vegetarian sister who will cook meat for close friends—and all report that it has become a go-to for busy, cold winter days. Add a side of mashed potatoes and a side salad, and dinner is on the table."  Comment from Simply Recipes

Comfort food is my favorite!  These pork chops look delicious and love that this is a slow cooker recipe.

Click here to go to the Simply Recipes recipe page. 

Collection of Salad Dressing Recipes

Why use store-brought commercial salad dressing when it is so easy to make homemade dressing?  It is so much better, you control the ingredients and you can tweak it to your family's taste.

Salad dressings are not just for salad anymore . . . I love baked chicken and potatoes drenched in italian dressing and stir fry chicken made with asian salad dressing.  Experiment and you will be surprised with the results!

Absolutely Fabulous Greek Dressing

Asian Ginger Dressing

Avocado Goddess Salad Dressing

Catalina Dressing

Chef John's Ranch Dressing

Cilantro Lime Dressing

Honey Mustard Dressing

Italian Dressing Mix

Ranch Salad Dressing

Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

Southwest Fiesta Dressing

Sweet and Spicy French Dressing

Cheddar Bacon Biscuit Bites

 

Photo source:  This Is Not Diet Food

"Cheddar Bacon Biscuit Bites are tasty little biscuits made with Bisquick, cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon and baked in mini muffin tins." Comment from This Is Not Diet Food

These biscuit bites sound awesome and I want to make these ASAP!  And I love that they are made with Bisquick.

Click here to go to the This Is Not Diet Food recipe page.