Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Pie-Copycat Recipe

 

I love Olive Garden but never had this dish.  

For sure I will be trying this recipe.

Love the blog Clarks Condensed which covers so much more than recipes.  Check it out!

Click here for the source recipe page.

Source: https://www.clarkscondensed.com/copycat-olive-garden-spaghetti-pie-chicken-alfredo/

Red Beans and Rice

 

Photo source: Lana's Cooking

Anything beans and rice is ok with me!

I'm not sure about the tomatoes, but I will trust Lana and at least try it.

Check out her blog . . . click here for the recipe page.

Skinny Rotisserie Chicken and Grits Casserole

 

Photo source: The Seasoned Mom

I have never put cream cheese in grits, but it sounds like a good idea to try.  

I'm not convinced about bbq sauce for a garnish!

Click here to go to the recipe page at The Seasoned Mom.

 

Homemade Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

 

Photo source: All Free Copycat Recipes

The perfect comfort food that comes from Cracker Barrel Restaurant, one of my favorites.  I've had this dish many times at the restaurant.  It will be awesome to make it myself.

Click here for the source recipe page with more photos and complete description from the website All Free Copycat Recipes.

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Pot Pie

 

Photo source; Bake at Midnite

Love biscuits and gravy with sausage, they are one of my favorite comfort foods.  This recipe is fast and easy, but if time is not a problem, I would make homemade biscuits.

Check out Judith's food blog, Bake at Midnite for lots of awesome recipes.  Go to the recipe source page, click here.

Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Bake

 

Photo Source:  Back For Seconds - Recipes You Can't Resist

Quick and easy . . . looks delicious!

Another recipe using rotisserie chicken and great for freezing.

Check out Stephanie's blog for the recipe: 

Back For Seconds - Recipes You Can't Resist  

Honey Garlic Chicken

 

Honey Garlic Chicken is a must-have recipe in my opinion.  

Find this recipe and more at:

Mamalovesfood.com

Cheddar Parmesean Scalloped Potatoes

 

Photo source: gimmesomeoven.com

Potatoes always get my attention!

I need to get away from those boxed potato mixtures, this type of recipe is so much better.

Click here to go to the recipe source page.

Teriyaki Chicken & Rice

 

Photo source: www.whilehewasnapping.com

This is one of those recipes that calls for the cook's judgment in amounts of some of the ingredients.  For example, the chicken.  I would buy a rotisserie chicken and cut up an appropriate amount for the amount of rice you will be making.  

In my opinion, I would not cook everything together.  Cut up rotisserie chicken, make a pot of rice and make the sauce, then assemble all together. 

Just my opinion!  It sounds delicious and I can't wait to make it.

Click here to go to the recipe page from whilehewasnapping.com.

Sesame Chicken Potstickers

 

Photo Source: damndelicious.net

Love Asian food!  I've never made potstickers and look forward to giving it a try.

This is another recipe that is perfect for making a batch and putting some in the freezer for another meal if you are cooking for one or two.

Click here to go to the recipe source page.  Check out the rest of damndelicious.net recipes, this website is outstanding and must not be missed.

Southern Potato Bake

 

Photo source:  Mr. Food

Delicious, fast and easy!

A potato casserole is comfort food at its best.  

Check this one out . . .

Click here for the source recipe page from Mr. Food's website, one of my favorites.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipes

 

Here are links to more than just one more chicken recipe.  

If you love enchiladas, this post is for you!

Yes, I love chicken.

Chicken Enchilada Casseroles

• 4-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole  - The 4-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe is a great choice for a quick and easy Mexican chicken casserole. While it's easy to make, it's also easy on your budget.
   
• Smothered Chicken Enchilada Bake - Chicken enchiladas are wonderful any day of the week. Take this Smothered Chicken Enchilada Bake for a test drive on the day of your choosing.
   
• Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole - This Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe incorporates three kinds of cheese and green chillies. It's not only colorful, but packed with flavor!
   
• "Layered" Chicken Enchiladas - If you are in the mood for chicken, try "Layered" Chicken Enchiladas. This Mexican casserole is made in layers like lasagna.
   
• Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole - Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole redefines the enchilada casserole. The crumbly, cheesy tortilla crust may just be the best part.
   
• Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake - Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake is one of the tastiest recipes for chicken enchilada casserole. You can throw it together quickly, so it makes for a great weeknight meal.

 

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Recipes

• 5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole (shown) - This 5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a very zesty meal! This slow cooker casserole calls for red enchilada sauce, boneless chicken breast, olives and Cheddar cheese, with a bottom layer of tortillas.
   
• Slow Cooker Cornbread Chicken Enchiladas - This Mexican enchilada casserole has got it all: an enchilada base and a cornbread topping. You can't pass up chicken enchilada casserole recipes like this one.
   
• Chicken Enchilada Slow Cooker Casserole - This Chicken Enchilada Slow Cooker Casserole is a colorful and tasty chicken enchilada casserole recipe, made with chicken, sour cream, salsa, tortillas, olives and other delicious ingredients.

 

Chicken Enchilada Recipes

• Chicken and Chile Enchiladas - Made with roasted chicken, fresh spices, diced green chili peppers, sour cream and cheese, this Mexican enchilada casserole is spicy and delicious.
   
• Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with Black Beans - Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas With Black Beans is sure to be satisfying. There's no chicken soup in sight, just fresh ingredients. This Mexican meal will really make you say, "Wow."
   
• Skinny Chicken Enchiladas - If you're in search of low-fat Mexican casserole, this recipe for Skinny Chicken Enchiladas is a tasty option.
   
• Creamy Chicken and Chile Enchiladas - This casserole is like one big enchilada that everyone will enjoy. Topped with green chili peppers, this enchilada casserole really has a kick to it.
   
• Chicken Enchilada with Avocado Cream Sauce (shown) - This Chicken Enchilada with Avocado Cream Sauce is a great way to spice up any meal. The creamy avocado sauce is so delicious and tastes like it could be served in a four star restaurant.
   
• Chicken, White Bean, and Chorizo Enchiladas - This is an incredible chicken enchilada casserole recipe that is so easy to make at home.
   
• Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas - Filled with cheese and moist chicken, this chicken enchilada recipe is a must-have for your dinner menu. By using cans of already made green chili sauce, you cut out time from cooking without cutting the flavor.
   
• Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas Verdes - Take a break from your run-of-the-mill recipes for chicken enchilada casserole by making recipes for chicken enchilada casserole with spinach!
   
• Daring Chicken Enchiladas - Daring Chicken Enchiladas is one of the spicier recipes for chicken enchilada casserole because it is made with chili peppers and poblano peppers. 

SOURCE:  https://www.allfreecasserolerecipes.com/ 

AND MORE!

Jennifer Garner's Chicken Enchiladas

Potatoes . . . a collection of recipes

If I could only choose one food and only one that I could have every day, day and night, I would choose potatoes . . . my ultimate comfort food.

Yes, I really could make a meal out of just potatoes, especially baked potato topped with chili and cheese.  The possibilities are endless!

I've decided to have a post that is totally dedicated to my favorite food ever.  New recipes will be added as I find them.

For now, Favorite Family Recipes has the best collection of potato recipes and can be found here.

To find a listing of all potato recipes on this blog, click here.

Potato Recipes: The Food Network. 
Learn how to use potatoes, an American staple, in everything from the simplest to the most elegant side dishes and meals. From garlic mashed to oven-roasted and everything in between, find our favorite potato recipes.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes and more potato recipes 

Orange Rolls from scratch

Photo from I Am Baker

When I had several orange trees in my yard, I developed a fondness for using oranges in my cooking and baking.  Even though my poor trees did not survive extremely cold winters, I still love to collect recipes utilizing oranges.

This recipe for Orange Rolls looks delicious and uses a scratch recipe for the rolls that can be used for many more breakfast pastry recipes.

The source blog is excellent for some awesome recipes and more!

Cheese Toast from The Pioneer Woman

The Pioneer Woman always inspires me, but the episode I watched yesterday was especially good.  It was all about the preparation and storage of freezer meals.

Click here for the Food Network page on that particular episode with more recipes.

My favorite thing on this episode is her cheese toast that is very easy and looks delicious.  Too bad there was no photo to share.  If I can remember, when I make it, I'll take a photo.

Ingredients

2 cups grated Cheddar

2 cups grated Monterey Jack

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter, softened

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

1 crusty French loaf 




Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the Cheddar, Monterey Jack, mayonnaise, Parmesan, butter, salt, pepper and seasoned salt.

Cut the loaf in half lengthwise, then into thirds or fourths. Evenly spread the cheese mixture onto the bread pieces. Wrap each piece in a foil "purse," leaving a little room at the top between the cheese and the foil.

The bread can either be frozen for later, or baked right away. If baking right away, place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. 

If cooking from frozen, bake on a baking sheet at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Potato Chip Chicken Tenders

I watched this episode of The Kitchen on the Food Channel with great delight as I could see so many variations using this recipe.  Links are listed at the end of the recipe.

The crispiness of the finished chicken was especially of interest to me.  Can't wait to try them!

Ingredients:

1 quart (4 cups) vegetable oil, for frying

1 pound chicken tenders

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

1 cup potato flakes

1 cup wavy potato chips, crushed

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs, beaten



Directions:

Put the oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet fitted with a deep-frying thermometer. Heat over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. 

Mix the potato flakes and crushed chips together in a shallow dish. 

In a second shallow dish, mix the flour and some salt and pepper. 

Add the eggs to a third shallow dish. 

Dredge the chicken tenders on all sides first in the seasoned flour. Shake to remove any excess flour, then dip into the egg. Allow the egg to drip off. Dredge in the potato mixture until evenly coated.

Carefully add the chicken tenders to the hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cooling rack over a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with more salt and serve warm.

RECIPE COURTESY OF GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN

Show: The Kitchen
Episode: Cook Smart

Watch how to make this recipe.

My absence and where I've been!

No, I have not been on an extended holiday in paradise, but I wish I have been!

Last September, Hurricane Irma dropped a huge tree on our house . . . we still have not returned home as it is still not habitable.

We are still staying at my mom's house and should be going back home in another month of two.

In the meantime, I am going to make an attempt to get back to blogging to take my mind off of everything that has been going on.  During my absence, I have continued to post promising recipes on my Facebook Fan Page for this blog . . . https://www.facebook.com/ginasitaliankitchen/  ~ check it out!

Looking forward to "normal" . . .

Coconut Shrimp copycat inspired by Red Lobster

Quick Coconut Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home




One of my favorite meals ever!  

This copycat recipe was inspired by Red Lobster's Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp.

Can't wait to try out these shrimp as well as the Pina Colada Sauce!

INGREDIENTS

1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 12), peeled and deveined
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 jar (12 ounces) pineapple preserves
1 tablespoon frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed

DIRECTIONS

Starting with the tail, make a slit down the inner curve of each shrimp; press lightly to flatten. 

In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, egg whites and coconut. 

Coat the shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites, then coat with the coconut.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. 

Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. 

Drain on paper towels.

Pina Colada Sauce

In a small bowl, combine preserves and pina colada mix. 

Serve with shrimp. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Coconut Fried Shrimp in Simple & Delicious November/December 2006, p46, Taste of Home

Inspired by: Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp from Red Lobster

National Cheesecake Day

PHILADELPHIA Classic Cheesecake

Happy National Cheesecake Day!

One of my favorite cookbooks is from Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese which is loaded with all types of cheesecake and other cream cheese delicacies.  The Classic, pictured above from their website, is the mother of all cheesecakes.  The link includes a video for this delicious and easy cheesecake.

Anyway, the cookbook is the most used in my collection and includes the cheesecake I make most often . . . Chocolate Chip Cheesecake.

Click here for all of the cheesecake recipes on my blog.


Here is a list of cheesecake links you can get lost in searching for your perfect cheesecake:

AllRecipes.com Cheesecake Recipes

Taste of Home Top 10 Cheesecake Recipes

Southern Living To-Die-For Cheesecakes

Food Network Cheesecake Ideas

Kraft Recipes Cheesecakes

Martha Stewart - Our Favorite Cheesecake Recipes

Simply Recipes Perfect Cheesecake

The Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake Recipe (copycat)

Reddiwip Cheesecake Recipes

The 91 Most Delish Cheesecake Recipes

BBC Good Food Cheesecake Recipes Collection

Epicurious Cheesecake Recipes

Betty Crocker Cheesecake Recipes

Moms Who Think Cheesecake Recipes

Coconut Cream Cheese Pie

Both The Captain and I are big fans of desserts that include cream cheese . . . we are definitely making the pie this week!  

This recipe from Kraft.com is quick and easy . . . only 15 minute prep time!  

Please note the substitutions at the end of the recipe for flavor variations, how to make a lower fat version and how to toast coconut.

Ingredients:

48 vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)

1/4 cup butter, melted

1-1/4 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, divided

2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding (see substitutes at the end of recipe)

2 cups plus 1 Tbsp. cold milk, divided

2 cups thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping

1 Tbsp. sugar




Directions:


Heat oven to 350º F.

Combine wafer crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup coconut. 

Press into bottom of 9-inch pie plate. 

Bake 10 minutes. 

Cool.

Microwave cream cheese in bowl on HIGH 10 seconds or just until softened.  Stir until creamy. 

Beat pudding mixes and 2 cups milk in large bowl with whisk for 2 minutes. 

Add half the cream cheese and mix well. Stir in 3/4 cup of the remaining coconut and 1 cup COOL WHIP.  Pour into crust.

Add sugar and remaining milk to remaining cream cheese and mix well. Stir in remaining COOL WHIP and spread over pie. 

Refrigerate 3 hours. 

Toast remaining coconut.
Sprinkle toasted coconut over pie just before serving.




Substitutions:

Prepare using 

JELL-O Coconut Cream Flavor Instant Pudding 
. . . or . . . 
JELL-O SIMPLY GOOD Vanilla Bean Flavor Pudding

For a lower fat version, substitute low fat or no fat milk and cream cheese.  I have used them in many recipes and can barely notice the difference.



How to Toast Coconut:

Spread BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut evenly in shallow baking pan. 

Bake at 350°F for 7 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. 

Or, spread in microwave pie plate. 

Microwave on HIGH 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every minute. 

Watch carefully as coconut can easily burn!



Recipe and Photo Source