Author: Tammy Gibbins

Cajun Chicken Mac and Cheese

Cajun Chicken Mac and Cheese

Chicken Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (more or less to taste) Mac and Cheese Ingredients 16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk, slightly warmed 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Chicken Directions Season both sides of […]

Chocolate Eclair Pie

Chocolate Eclair Pie

Ingredients 2 (3.4 oz) packages vanilla instant pudding mix 3 1/2 cups whole milk 12 ounces cool whip 2 (14.4 ounce) packages graham crackers 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons milk 6 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups powdered sugar Directions Blend milk and vanilla pudding packets for […]

Baked Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Baked Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups macaroni, elbow shells, or cavatappi 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 2 cups of sharp shredded cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring a salted pot of water to a boil for the pasta. […]

Classic Sausage Balls

Classic Sausage Balls

Ingredients 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded  1 pound ground pork sausage  2 cups biscuit baking mix  1 tablespoons freeze dried chives  1/4 cup milk Directions Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, then form into 1- 1/2 inch balls and place on baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven […]

Japanese Zucchini and Onions

Japanese Zucchini and Onions

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced  2 medium zucchini, cut into thin strips  2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds  1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Heat oil in hot skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, cook 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook, stirring, […]

Instant Pot AuGratin Potatoes

Instant Pot AuGratin Potatoes

Ingredients 2 pounds white potatoes, peeled 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup diced onion 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese  1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack […]

Calzones

Calzones

Ingredients 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (105°F-110°F) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 egg, beaten Filling Ingredients 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella  […]

Baked Pretzel Bites

Baked Pretzel Bites

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F-110°F) 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 3 ounces salted butter, melted 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup baking soda (for boiling the pretzels) 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon cold water coarse sea salt or coarse kosher […]

Boneless Buffalo Wings

Boneless Buffalo Wings

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk  4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 cup Frank’s […]

Beer Cheese Dip

Beer Cheese Dip

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk 2/3 cup beer 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese Directions Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. […]