Ingredients 1 box (16 ounces) elbow macaroni 1 cup (roughly half a 16-ounce bag) frozen peas and diced carrots 1 small onion, diced 6-8 strips bacon, cooked and diced 1 packet (1 ounce) Ranch dressing mix 2-1/4 cups mayonnaise 1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cubed Instructions Cook macaroni according to package directions. About 5Continue reading “Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad”
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Almond Biscotti
Ingredients 1 heaping cup whole raw almonds 2-1/4 cups all purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 3 large eggs (room temperature) 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon pure almond extract 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon zest Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread almonds on a small baking sheet and toastContinue reading “Almond Biscotti”
Sausage & Cheese Balls
Ingredients 3 cups original Bisquick mix 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 pound Jimmy Dean hot pork sausage 1/2 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1/4 teaspoon marjoram or thyme 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line two small baking sheets with nonstickContinue reading “Sausage & Cheese Balls”
Dilly Deviled Eggs
Ingredients 12 extra large eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1/4 cup dill relish 2 teaspoons bread & butter pickle juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper paprika for garnish Instructions Boil eggs and place in an ice bath to cool (also stops the cooking process). Peel and rinse eggs to getContinue reading “Dilly Deviled Eggs”
Holiday Cracker Candy
Ingredients 1 sleeve Saltine crackers 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 bag (10 ounces) milk chocolate chips Sprinkles or other cookie decorations Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees Line a large baking sheet (up to 11″ x 17″) with nonstickContinue reading “Holiday Cracker Candy”
Chicken (White) Chili
Ingredients 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups chicken, cooked and diced 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 small yellow or orange bell pepper, diced 3 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (Navy, Great Northern, Cannellini, etc.), rinsed and drained 1 can (11 ounces) corn,Continue reading “Chicken (White) Chili”
Everything Cheese Ball
Ingredients 1 block (8 ounces) of cream cheese, softened 1 block (8 ounces) white extra sharp cheddar, grated 3/4 cup green onion, diced 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning, divided Instructions Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce and 1.5 tablespoons of everything seasoning in a large bowl. FormContinue reading “Everything Cheese Ball”
