Sourdough Bagels

Ingredients 1/2 cup (100 grams) active sourdough starter 1 cup + 1 tablespoon (255 grams) water 2 tablespoons (40 grams) honey 2 teaspoons (10 grams) fine sea salt 4 cups + 2 tablespoons (500 grams) bread flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Water for the water bath Instructions In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sourdough starter, water, honey and salt with a spatula.  Add the bread flour and use your hands to bring the ingredients together asContinue reading “Sourdough Bagels”

Biscuits & Gravy Bake

Ingredients 1 pound ground breakfast sausage 3 tablespoons bacon grease, divided (or olive oil) 1/3 cup flour 3-2/3 cups milk, divided 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 2-1/4 cups Bisquick mix Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large oven safe skillet (cast iron if you have one), brown sausage in 1 tablespoon baconContinue reading “Biscuits & Gravy Bake”

Pizza Tortellini Hotdish

Ingredients 1 package (16-20 ounces) three cheese tortellini 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce 1 package (8 ounces) American cheese slices, cubed 3 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided 2 packages (4 ounces each) pepperoni, divided Instructions Preheat ovenContinue reading “Pizza Tortellini Hotdish”

Chicken Cobbler

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, seasoned, cooked and shredded 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables 2 teaspoons Adobo seasoning 1 teaspoon umami mushroom seasoning 1 box (11.36 ounces) cheddar bay biscuit mix 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chickenContinue reading “Chicken Cobbler”

Banana Bread Pudding²

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 ounces) spice cake mix 4 large eggs, divided 3 overripe bananas, mashed 5 cups milk, divided 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant banana cream pudding mix Whipped topping Nilla wafers, for garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degreesContinue reading “Banana Bread Pudding²”

Slow Cooker Apple Kielbasa Bites

Ingredients 2 packages (about 2 pounds) fully cooked kielbasa, cut into 1-inch pieces  1/2 cup brown sugar  1 cup unsweetened applesauce  3 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced onion 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Instructions Put all ingredients in the slow cooker. Give everything a good stir. to make sure it’s combined. Cook on high forContinue reading “Slow Cooker Apple Kielbasa Bites”

BBQ Chicken Legs

Ingredients 12 chicken legs 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons diced onions 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided Instructions In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, add oil, minced garlic and seasonings and whisked until well combined. Stir in the diced onions. Place theContinue reading “BBQ Chicken Legs”

KFC Famous Bowl Casserole

Ingredients 1 bag (24 ounces) popcorn chicken 6 cups prepared mashed potatoes 4 cups corn (thawed if frozen) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 jar (18 ounces) chicken gravy Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, then line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. On the lined cookie sheet,Continue reading “KFC Famous Bowl Casserole”

Corn Casserole

Ingredients 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted 1 cup sour cream 2 large eggs 1 can (15.5 ounces) creamed corn 1 can (11 ounces) Mexi-corn, drained 1 box (8.5 ounces) Jiffy corn muffin mix Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 9-by-9-inch baking dish with oil or butter. In a large bowl,Continue reading “Corn Casserole”

Pesto Caprese Orzo

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 16 ounces uncooked orzo 3-1/2 cups vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 jar (6.5 ounces) pesto 1 tablespoon basil paste 15 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1 container (6 ounces) small mozzarella balls, drained Instructions In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.Continue reading “Pesto Caprese Orzo”