Penne Pimento Cheese

Photo source:  zestuous.com

Pasta should be a major food group . . . at least it is in my house.  

This dish looks like a very fancy mac 'n cheese with pimentos . . . and the possibilities are endless for variations.

It is one of those dishes that is delicious as a hot meal or a cold pasta salad.

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Baked Creamed Corn

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

This baked cream corn recipe sounds perfect with the corn and cream cheese with the other ingredients.  It looks like a winner to me.

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Chicken Burrito Skillet

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"This chicken burrito skillet is a one-pan Tex-Mex meal that’s big on flavor and easy on cleanup. With juicy chicken, hearty rice and beans, and a gooey cheese topping, it’s a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will devour."  Comment from Taste of Home

Chicken burrito skillet sounds delicious and love a one pot meal!

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Coconut Cream Cheese Brownies

 

Photo source:  Bake or Break

"If you’re as coconut-obsessed as I am, these brownies are about to shoot to the top of your favorites list. They start with a simple one-bowl brownie base—deep, dark, and fudgy—and get swirled with a creamy coconut cheesecake layer that’s sweet, tangy, and full of coconut flavor. It’s a fun mashup of two classic desserts, and it delivers in a big way. Between the richness of the brownie and the sweet swirl, it’s a combo that just works."    Comment from Bake or Break

The combination of cheesecake and brownies is a winner. 

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Chicken Alfredo ~ lighter version

Photo source:  Recipe Girl

Alfredo-style pasta is my favorite type of pasta!

The recipe is from Recipe Girl . . . I have not tried it yet, but it looks like a keeper! Her blog is awesome :)  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bubble Up

Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"Great weeknight casserole! Only 5 ingredients and ready in 30 minutes. Chicken, swiss, ham, Alfredo sauce tossed with refrigerated biscuits. Everyone cleaned their plate and asked for seconds!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

Love those recipes that take advantage of leftovers and are semi-homemade.  

This one is quick, easy and economical!  Oh yeah, delicious too.

A word about alfredo sauce out of a jar . . . they are a bargain (generic brands are just as good) and give you the best bang for your buck.  I have not found a brand that did not turn out delicious.  It is what you do with that plain jar of sauce, how you doctor it up . . . the flavored ones are awesome.  My favorite is roasted red pepper.  Adding a jar to a sofrito of onion, peppers and garlic, along with your spices of choice, is the beginning of a wonderful meal for me.  

The alfredo sauces are on buy one get one free sale at least once a month at my local grocery store, so I make sure to stock up and always have at least a couple of jars on hand for a quick and delicious meal.

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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

 

Photo Source:  Taste of Home

"While other homemade chicken and rice soup recipes typically require an extended cooking time on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, this simple version comes together in only 30 minutes. This short cooking time is possible thanks to precooked chicken, plus the fact that the rice doesn’t need to be cooked in a separate pot.

From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado"  Comments from Taste of Home

This soup sounds delicious!!

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