The Health Benefits of Bananas

 

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"After learning about the benefits of bananas, you'll want to stock up on this fruit. They're teeming with essential nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It's no wonder nutritionists call it one of the best fruits to eat. Plus, bananas are inexpensive and sold at most grocery stores, as well as some drugstores and cafes. Ahead, nutrition experts provide a deep dive on banana benefits, and why you should eat more of the popular fruit." Comment from Martha Stewart

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Our Best Jambalaya

 

Photo source:  Southern Living

"While Southerners may differ on what exactly makes jambalaya, there’s no arguing that it is a classic dish rooted in the South. While most jambalayas are made with rice cooked with ham, sausage, chicken, shrimp, or oysters and seasoned with herbs, some recipes call for tomatoes or celery, while others do not. Our Best Jambalaya recipe is a delicious mix of andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp, and takes just an hour to make."  Comment from Southern Living

This is another dish that I have wanted to try for a long but never have.  My hesitation is the andouille sausage and whether I will like it or not.  I was thinking of making this jambalaya recipe with italian sausage.  If I do, I will leave my results with the italian sausage or the andouille sausage.

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Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme

 

Photo source:  Simply Recipes

"Fast food is not always the best answer to “what’s for dinner?” and lucky for us, making Crunchwrap Supremes at home is easier than you think. In fact, call your family and friends into the kitchen to help. Prep the ingredients ahead of time and set them out for everyone to build their own. Then, pop them on the griddle to brown and warm through as they’re built."  Comment from Simply Recipes

These Crunchwrap Supremes are my favorite from Taco Bell.  Looks easy enough to make at home.  Love texmex! 

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Chicken Tortilla Bake

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Chicken tortilla casserole is a favorite comfort food dinner.  The lasagna-like recipe is super versatile too!

If you're thinking chicken tortilla casserole looks like an easy-to-make supper that just might make everyone happy, well - you're right!  This casserole comes together in only 20 minutes, thanks to store-bought shredded rotisserie chicken and convenient pantry items like condensed soup, green chiles and corn tortillas.  Everything is layered, then baked until bubbling and melted."  Comment from Taste of Home

I have never had this dish, but it looks like something I want to make soon.  It looks so delicious!

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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"One of our most popular chicken dinners ever, these creamy enchiladas are easy to make at home. Layer a 13×9-inch pan with tortillas stuffed with leftover chicken, cream cheese and spices, then pour over a quick enchilada sauce. Feel free to add or subtract chiles, or vegetables like chopped peppers or corn."  Comment from Taste of Home

One of my favorite meals that I have never made.  This recipe has cream cheese and really sounds delicious to me.  It is one of those recipes that is very versatile . . . I would use pork instead of chicken for a change.

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Navy Bean Soup

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"When comfort food calls, make this hearty navy bean soup. It's soul-warming and filling, a perfect way to use up leftover ham."  Comment from Taste of Home

Lima bean soup is my favorite soup that I make often.  It is always my way to use up leftover ham.  This recipe is different than mine and I am happy to have another version of one of my favorite meals.

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Ham-and-Cheese Croquettes

 

Photo source:  The Food Network

These croquettes remind me of a tuna fish croquette that my nana made that were delicious.  Wish I had the recipe.  

Ham and cheese croquettes look like a delicious choice for appetizers or a snack.  Substitute the ham with chicken or pork for a variety of croquettes.  Love the possibilities.

Use your ham leftovers for this recipes.

The recipe doesn't specify adding the ham and cheese, but I assume it is after the dough is cut.

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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls

 

Photo source:  The Food Network

"Rotisserie chicken and sharp cheddar cheese are the key ingredients in this irresistible fried snack. A blue cheese and mayo dip spiked with hot sauce goes on the side."  Comment from The Food Network

These cheese balls would make an excellent appetizer that is something new and different.

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Baked Rice Pilaf

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"If you’re tired of serving plain rice with dinner, this baked rice pilaf is a simple, delicious upgrade. Pilaf is a fluffy rice side dish cooked in broth with vegetables and herbs, and this version includes carrots, celery, onion, fresh parsley and chicken bouillon."  Comment from Taste of Home

This rice pilaf looks like it is delicious on its own, but I would love to add chicken or pork to make it a main dish.

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Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks

Photo source:  Simply Recipes

 
"Olive Garden's breadsticks are the stuff of legends, in part because they're so fresh and warm. But these copycat breadsticks come out of your oven, hot and ready to brush with melted garlic butter." Comment from Simply Recipes

Love Olive Garden and these breadsticks!  

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Authentic Mexican Chile Rellenos

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This is how my Mexican family has made chile rellenos for at least the last century," says reviewer Mellie Ellie. "This is as real as it gets."  Comment from All Recipes

I can't believe I have never made Chile Rellenos as much as I love them.

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

 

Photo source:  All Recipe

"This Sloppy Joe casserole is a great comfort food recipe that I love to make on a cold winter day. It's always a hit at potluck dinners."  Comment from All Recipes, recipe creator

Will be making this casserole, love it!

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Leftover Ham -n- Potato Casserole

 

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"This easy, cheesy ham and potato casserole uses up leftover Christmas or Easter ham! It's perfect for a post-holiday breakfast or weeknight dinner. My family looks forward to this classic combination."  Comment from All Recipes

Love these leftover recipes since I am cooking for one and have to find these recipes instead of having to throw away too many leftovers.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

 

Photo source:  Six Sisters Stuff

"Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a cozy casserole with all the flavor of classic chicken cordon bleu, minus the work, and in one casserole dish! This dinner can also be on the table in less than an hour, and it is a great family dinner casserole to add to your weekly meal rotation. 

It is an extremely simple dish that is practically impossible to mess up. If you are a beginner in the kitchen, this chicken cordon bleu casserole is the perfect recipe to serve your guests or family." Comment from Six Sisters Stuff

Through the years I have seen many versions of this recipe, but I have never made it.  This one I am going to keep where I can find it!

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Chili Relleno Casserole

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This chili relleno casserole is easy to prepare and loaded with flavor. If you love chile rellenos from your local Mexican restaurant, try this shortcut casserole version. It's great for a busy weeknight and good enough for company."  Comment from All Recipes

This should be really good with all those awesome ingredients.  Love Chili Rellenos!

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Onion Rings Extravaganza

 

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Since onion rings are one of my favorite side dishes, I have tried so many recipes and still did not find one that I really like.  So I set out to find the recipes that looked best to me.  Grandma's recipe sounds good, but I wanted more to try.  Read on if you love onion rings.

Grandma's Onion Rings (Southern Style)

"These are very delicate fried onion rings. My Grandmother's recipe. I have never found any to compare to hers."  Comment from All Recipes

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Food Network Onion Rings Page

Click here for a page from Food Network that features many onion ring recipes and looks very impressive.  

Fresh Apple Cake

 

Photo source:  Southern Living

"A lovely combination of our favorite fall flavors—apples, cinnamon, and nuts—are baked into a moist and delicious sheet cake and slathered with a tangy and fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting."  Comment from Southern Living

Love the combination of apples, cinnamon and nuts with Cream Cheese Frosting!

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Apple Fritter Cake

 

Photo Source:  Southern Living

"Apple fritter cake is incredibly moist, with a good hit of tart apple flavor and warm spices. The thin glaze on top adds a bit of sweetness without being cloying. Honeycrisp apples work particularly well in this recipe, delivering a tart-sweet flavor that complements the cake."  Comment from Southern Living

Just bring me a piece of this cake hot out of the oven with a cup of coffee.  Oh my God, it sounds delicious!

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Key Lime Pound Cake

 

Photo source:  Southern Living

"Our Key lime pound cake somehow manages to be both substantial and airy—it's a textural dream. It's also infused with the zesty zing of fresh Key limes. That's thanks to both lime zest and Key lime juice, a dynamic, flavorful duo that really shines in this recipe. The icing on the cake (literally) is a gorgeously silky and wonderfully tart Key lime glaze."  Comment from Southern Living

This pound cake sounds awesome.  Lemon pound cake is one of my favorite cakes and key lime has to be much better.

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Pecan Sandies

 

Photo source:  Southern Living

"Pecan sandies combine the quintessentially toasty Southern taste of pecans with buttery shortbread. In this recipe, chopped toasted pecans are dotted throughout the cookie, which has a pleasant, tender crumb."  Comment from Southern Living

One of my favorite cookies!  It will be my pleasure to make these for the first time.  I love the cookies from the grocery store, so I am going to super love these homemade cookies.

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