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Cheesy Zucchini Steaks

Cheesy Zucchini Steaks

This is a super easy and delicious side dish that takes only minutes to prepare. I baked my zucchini, but you could grill to enhance the flavor if you wanted to. Ingredients: 2 large zucchini sliced in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon hamburger (or other seasoning) 

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza Casserole

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza Casserole

This is another easy to prep casserole that is bursting with ooey gooey cheesy goodness! Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 tube thin pizza dough 2 bell peppers sliced 1 onion sliced 2 tablespoons garlic powder divided 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 12 slices 

Cheddar Bay Crab Stuffed Muffins

Cheddar Bay Crab Stuffed Muffins

Coming from Maryland my family loves crabs and crab cakes. These crab filled muffins feature the flavors of the cheddar bay biscuits at Red Lobster and are filled with a delicious crab mixture.

Ingredients:

1 box Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuit mix

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 pound lump crab meat

1/2 teaspoon Old Bay or other seafood seasoning

1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix crab meat, Old Bay, mustard, and yogurt in a medium bowl.
  3. Gently combine biscuit mix, water, and shredded cheese in a separate bowl.
  4. Use a small cookie scooper to place a dollop of biscuit mixture in each muffin tin.
  5. Dip a large spoon in flour and press down on the biscuit mix to cover the base of each muffin tin.
  6. Use a medium cookie scooper and place the crab mixture over the biscuit mix.
  7. Again use a small cookie scooper and place another ball of biscuit dough over the crab mixture.
  8. Use the spoon to press down and spread out the biscuit mixture.
  9. Bake for 15-17 minutes until biscuits are cooked through.
  10. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
  11. Enjoy!

Taco and Cornbread Casserole

Taco and Cornbread Casserole

During the week I love easy dinners that my kids can throw in the oven when they get home. This tasty casserole combines the flavors of tacos with a sweet cornbread topping. Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 cup plain 

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

This is an old family recipe that I adore. Every bite of this salad brings back memories of my childhood and times spent with my grandparents. Ingredients: 3 pounds red potatoes cut into bite size pieces 1 bunch green onions sliced 1/2 pound bacon 3/4 

Shrimp with Zoodles, Artichoke, and Sundried Tomato

Shrimp with Zoodles, Artichoke, and Sundried Tomato

Honestly, this was a dinner I threw together by adding this and that to the skillet. Fortunately this turned into a delicious veggie filled dish I would happily eat again.

Ingredients:

4 zucchini spiralized

1 can quartered artichoke hearts drained and chopped

1 jar julienned sundried tomatoes (oil reserved for a future use)

2 pounds frozen shrimp peeled, tail removed, thawed

1 tablespoon fresh parsley

1 tablespoon garlic paste

shaved parmesan cheese

Directions:

  1. Spray a large nonstick skillet/pan with olive oil spray.
  2. Turn heat up to medium.
  3. Add zucchini, artichoke, and tomatoes to the pan and mix together.
  4. Add the garlic paste and parsely and mix to combine.
  5. Put the lid on and allow to cook for 5 minutes stirrring often
  6. Add the shrimp. Cover and cook 5-10 minutes stirring often until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Serve topped with freshly shaved parmesan cheese.
Meatloaf Burgers

Meatloaf Burgers

If you are craving meatloaf, but don’t have a lot of time then this is the dish for you. These burgers were literally packed with flavor and took minutes to prepare. You can serve these with French fries or prepare mashed potatoes and serve the 

Peanut Butter Espresso Reese’s Pieces Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter Espresso Reese’s Pieces Oatmeal Cookies

When I wake up in the morning to workout I am starving. These cookies are the perfect pre-workout snack filled protein, espresso, and extra ingredients that support nursing (Brewer’s yeast and flaxseed). I have two cookies each morning and they fuel my workout. I make 

Tex-Mex Chicken Fried Steak

Tex-Mex Chicken Fried Steak

This was a meal inspired by my oldest son. He loves chicken fried steak, so I decided to give it a shot. I normally do not eat fried food, but this steak topped with peppers and onions over the creamy gravy was a hit.

Ingredients:

4-8 thin sirloin or rib eye steaks

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

2 larges eggs beaten

1 cup milk

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 poblano pepper diced

2 bell peppers diced

1/2 sweet onion diced

Gravy-

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

3 cups milk

1 teaspoon chili powder

salt and pepper to taste

Serve with biscuits

Directions:

  1. Use a meat mallet to flatten the steaks (if they are thick).
  2. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix the flour, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish.
  4. Mix the eggs in a second dish and whisk to beat.
  5. Bread the steaks by dredging them in flour. Then dipping the steaks in the egg mixture. Finally coat both sides once more with the flour mixture.
  6. Set steaks on a clean surface.
  7. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat until the oil is hot and the butter has melted.
  8. Add the steaks and cook until golden brown approximately 2 minutes per side.
  9. Meanwhile cook the peppers and onions in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle the flour over the grease left from the steaks and whisk to combine. Stir for 2-3 minutes and gradually add in the milk and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Stir until thick and smooth.
  12. Serve the steaks by placing steaks over a dollop of the gravy. Top the steaks with peppers and onions.
  13. Enjoy!
Sausage and Pepper Grit Casserole

Sausage and Pepper Grit Casserole

I wish I had discovered grits years ago because I am obsessed with them. This easy to prep casserole combines breakfast sausage with peppers and cheese over creamy grits with a little baked eggs in there to hold everything together. This is a dish I