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Strawberry Cream Cheese Chip Cookies

Strawberry Cream Cheese Chip Cookies

I was craving strawberry and I had freeze dried strawberry powder in my pantry. Then I found cream cheese chips at the grocery store. The result sweet and creamy cookies that remind me of strawberry cheesecake. Ingredients: 1 10 ounce bag cream cheese chips 1/2 

Mint Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mint Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies

One of my sons requested a minty dessert. I had some Andes Creme De Menthe Baking Chips in the pantry, so I decided to use those to make a tasty cookie. I cannot lie. These cookies are addicting! Ingredients: 1 10 ounce bag Andes Creme 

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)

olive oil spray

1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

4 slices provolone cheese cut in half

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil if baking zucchini.
  3. Set the zucchini skin side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Score the zucchini with crosshatch marks using a sharp knife.
  5. Spray the zucchini liberally with olive oil spray.
  6. Sprinkle the hamburger seasoning over the zucchini.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the zucchini.
  8. Top with the slices of provolone cheese.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes.
  10. Change the oven to broil on high. Broil for 2 minutes to brown and melt the cheese.
  11. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing.
  12. Enjoy!
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 

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 nonfat Greek yogurt

1 cup salsa

1-2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend)

2 boxes Jiffy corn mix with ingredients listed on the box

Optional: Diced peppers and onions

Directions:

  1. Brown ground beef in a nonstick skillet. Break up as it cooks.
  2. Drain grease and then add taco seasoning and mix it in.
  3. Spread meat in the base of a 9×13 pan.
  4. Spread Greek yogurt over the meat.
  5. Spread salsa over the meat.
  6. Spread shredded cheese over the salsa.
  7. Mix ingredients for corn mix together in a medium bowl. Spread the corn muffin mix on top.
  8. Spray aluminum foil with nonstick spray. Cover tightly.
  9. Bake covered for 45 minutes to an hour until the topping is cooked through.
  10. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving after removing from the oven.
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 

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 burgers on top of mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

Patties-

2 pounds lean ground beef

1/2 onion finely diced

4 garlic cloves minced

2 large eggs

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Glaze-

2/3 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce

Topping- sliced cheddar cheese

Directions:

  1. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic to a large bowl. Mash/mix together.
  2. Add the eggs and breadcrumbs to the mixture.
  3. Divide the beef into 8 sections and form patties.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet to medium heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Meanwhile make the glaze- Mix the ketchup, mustard, and buffalo sauce in a small bowl.
  6. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
  7. Arrange the patties on the baking sheet. Top each patty with a tablespoon of the ketchup mixture and top with cheddar cheese (I used 1/4 slice per patty).
  8. Broil for 5 minutes on high.
  9. Serve on top of mashed potatoes or with French fries.
  10. Enjoy!

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