Cheesy Chicken & Shells with Peas and Prosciutto Everyone loves an easy skillet dinner. Especially one that includes pasta. This cheesy chicken & shells with peas and prosciutto is going to be a family favorite at dinner time. There is a complete recipe at the end of this post with a printable option. I want to go over a few tips and tricks to making this cheesy chicken & shells with peas and prosciutto. This will make it easy for you to make. Let’s get started! The Cheese As you can see from the picture, I used a Cheddar Gruyere…
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Continue ReadingParty Potatoes with Blue Cheese Bacon Dip Don’t let the name of this recipe fool you. These are party potatoes but they can be served anytime. Party potatoes make a great snack or side dish for your dinner. The bacon blue cheese dip can also be made to be served with veggies or potato chips too.This recipe for party potatoes with bacon blue cheese dip is super easy to make. I use the Little Potato Company Boomer Gold Potatoes but you can use any small potato of your choice. These party potatoes with bacon blue cheese dip can be served…
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Continue ReadingOvernight French Toast Casserole This overnight French toast casserole is a recipe that anyone can make and everyone will love. You make this french toast casserole using a specialty food item made here in Chicago called Chateau Bread Dumplings. Bread dumplings are a Czech food. They are similar in size and shape to French bread but they have a completely unique taste and texture. What makes bread dumplings special is their ability to absorb liquids without falling apart and getting soggy. This is why bread dumplings are what make this recipe special. Once you make this overnight french toast casserole…
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Continue ReadingMini Big Mac Cheeseburgers I am starting out by saying that I did not invent the recipe for these Mini Big Mac Cheeseburgers. Recipes for these cheeseburgers are all over the internet and Pinterest. I have made these mini big mac cheeseburgers for many years ,I am simply sharing the steps to how I make them. These cheeseburgers are super easy to make and they are always a hit. Bring them to a party, make them for dinner for something fun and different or serve them on game day. In addition to being delicious and easy to make, these mini…
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Continue ReadingCopycat California Pizza Kitchen Kung Pao Spaghetti I love California Pizza Kitchen. CPK has some of my favorite food. My very favorite dish that I order every time I go is the Kung Pao Spaghetti. I think that I have finally mastered a copycat CPK Kung Pao spaghetti recipe. This version is a little more family friendly. The dried chilis that are part of the CPK version are eliminated from this recipe. I added crispy chicken tenders to my copycat CPK Kung Pao spaghetti. You can use chicken or if you like you can use shrimp. While this recipe is…
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Continue ReadingCrumbled Sausage and CreamyCheese Won Tons, The Perfect Party Appetizer This is a savory appetizer with crumbled sausage and creamy cheese. Many years ago I had these Sausage and Cheese Won Ton Bites at Mister Tipsy’s Mom’s house. I am obsessed with them. They are delicious, easy to make, affordable, feed a crowd and who doesn’t love a fun finger food? This recipe is a classic and I wish I could say that I invented this recipe, but I did not. I have made some changes to this recipe to make it my own. You will have people who want…
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Continue ReadingIt’s Officially Chili Season, Time For East Chili With Mini Corn Bread Bites Chili season has officially arrived and I am here for it. I love making this easy chili with mini corn bread bites for the week. It is a great recipe to have on hand for a quick dinner or a hearty lunch. This particular chili recipe is a little different from my my usual chili recipe. This easy chili and mini corn bread bite recipe is a lot more kid friendly with it being on the sweeter side and less spicy. The good news is, you can…
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Continue ReadingKnife and For BLT Salad is a win in our house at dinner time. It is also a simple salad that is perfect for busy weeknights or a make ahead lunch for work or schoolThe candied bacon and toasted bread pieces are the perfect additions to bulk up the usual vegetables and dressing. This Knife and Fork BLT Salad is sure to be on your weekly meal rotation. This salad is also a perfect make ahead lunch to take to work or school. The printable recipe is at the bottom of this post.I included some helpful tips and tricks. Salad…
