Month: December 2023

Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

If you are craving lasagna and short on time this is a quick replacement you can throw in the crock pot. You can also adjust the meat and cheeses to suit your preferences. Ingredients: 8 ounces ground Italian sausage 8 ounces ground sirloin 28 ounces 

Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Pasta

Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Pasta

This is a tasty alfredo like vegetarian dish perfect for a chilly day. Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta (I used cavatappi noodles) 1/2 butternut squash peeled and cubed 1/2 onion chopped 8 ounces crumbled goat cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon fresh basil or basil 

Potato Soufflé

Potato Soufflé

Potato dishes are a popular side dish in our house. This was something new I saw and wanted to try. You can adjust the seasonings to pair this with the meal you are serving. The recipe I used focused on thyme; however, I may use garlic and onion or ranch seasoning powder when I make this again.

Ingredients:

2 cups mashed potatoes

3 large eggs

1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 cup half and half

2 teaspoons fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon ground thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

pinch cream of tartar

Directions:

  1. Spray bread pan with nonstick spray and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Separate egg yolks from egg whites.
  3. Add egg yolks to a medium bowl with potatoes, cheese, half and half, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix together.
  4. Add egg whites to a stand mixer with whisk attachment. Whisk until stiff peaks form. Add pinch of cream of tartar.
  5. Gradually fold egg whites into potato mixture.
  6. Transfer potato mixture to bread pan.
  7. Bake 25-30 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately.
Cocoa Rubbed Steak

Cocoa Rubbed Steak

What is better than a steak seasoned with a good rub? A steak seasoned with a chocolate based rub. These steaks were flavorful, tender, and absolutely delicious. I prepared 4 NY strip steaks. I grilled two steaks and pan friend the other two with a 

Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

This vinaigrette goes well with an arugula based salad. For my salad I added pomegranate seeds, blueberry goat cheese, carrots, roasted pecans, and dried cherries. Once you make this keep it at room temperature. I only made enough for 2-3 servings so you may need 

Crab Lasagna

Crab Lasagna

Yes crab lasagna! I know the title made me look twice, but let me tell you this lasagna is insanely delicious. The sauce is a tomato sauce with a Cajun spice blend which really brings out the flavor of the crab. Normally when I make a 9×13 sheet of lasagna I have enough leftovers for a second night; however, this was so tasty that it disappeared in one night.

Ingredients:

1 pound lump crab meat

9 lasagna noodles

16 ounces tomato sauce

1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

16 ounces part skim ricotta

1 cup shredded mozzerella

1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese

Directions:

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
  2. Mix tomato sauce, Greek yogurt, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
  3. Mix the ricotta and crab meat in a medium bowl.
  4. Add sauce to the base of a 9×13 pan.
  5. Lay 3 noodles over the sauce.
  6. Spread half of the crab mixture over the noodles.
  7. Top with mozzerella cheese.
  8. Add another layer of noodles and top with sauce.
  9. Spread the remaining crab mixture over the noodles.
  10. Top with the last 3 lasagna noodles.
  11. Spread sauce over the entire dish.
  12. Top with the shredded Colby jack cheese.
  13. Spray aluminum foil with olive oil spray. Cover tightly.
  14. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes if cooking immediately. Remove foil the last 5-10 minutes.
  15. Bake for an hour if refrigerating prior to cooking. Remove foil the last 5-10 minutes to melt the cheese.
  16. Optional broil on high 2 minutes to slightly brown the cheese.
  17. Let rest 5 minutes before serving
  18. Enjoy!
Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Meat loafs are an easy meal to prep ahead of time and pop in the oven when you are ready to eat. This meatloaf tasted just like a cheeseburger and is one I will definitely make again. This was adapted from a recipe on Beachbody,