2 cups uncooked elbows (I used Barilla Plus), 2 cups shredded cheddar, 8 oz Sliced Cooper Sharp, 3 T butter & 4 cups milk (I used organic 2%) salt & pepper to taste
Put all ingredients in crock pot, stir & cook on low. This was ready in my crock pot 2 hours & 15 min. I stirred a few times but not necessary…It’s so creamy & EASY
1 pound ground beef (I use organic), 1 egg, 1/2 c shredded cooper sharp, 1/2 c quick oats, 1/4 c parmesan, 1/4 c chopped onion, 2/3 c ketchup, 2/3 c milk…. mix all ingredients except meat then add meat. Shape into little loaves & bake 350 uncovered 45min – 1 hr
Palmiers are typically made w/ salt & sugar but Ina Garten made a savory one w/ sundried tomatoes & goat cheese but I didn’t have those ingredients …and as you know me by now I cannot follow a recipe of someone else’s I always tweek it to my liking so…
1 sheet of puff pastry, 4 oz fresh spinach, 2 T olive oil, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1/2 cup parmesan, 1/2 c basil, salt & pepper & 2 oz of goat cheese. Sautee spinach, olive oil & garlic until the spinach wilted. Place the spinach in a food processer w/ basil & goat cheese & puree. Flour your surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet. Top w/ the pesto & parmesan cheese. Fold both long sides in a 1/4 of the way lengthwise & then again You should have both sides fold twice meeting in the middle now fold in half one side over the other. Wrap in wax paper & freeze slightly. Slice & bake until golden… You don’t have to freeze it if you don’t have the time but it makes it easier to cut. Bake 375 until golden brown.. You could also just roll it like a pinwheel/ jellyroll & slice too if it’s easier for you
1 c flour, 5 slices of chicken, 3 eggs mixed w/ 2 T water, 3 T butter, 3 T olive oil, 1/2 c white wine, 1 cup chicken broth, 5 slices of lemon. Heat 2 T butter & 2 T oil in a large frying pan, Dip chicken in flour on both sides & then egg & brown in the pan. Once both sides are browned remove from pan & set aside. Add remaining butter & oil & 2 T flour & whisk together. Add wine & stir then add chicken broth & stir to thicken. Once thickened Add pan chicken top w/ lemons slices & cover w/ lid & simmer 10-15 mins. to finish cooking. Top w/ parsley if you’d like. This recipe is a version of Tyler Florence’s.
2 cups of peanut butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 cups crushed 
pretzels, Mix together & roll into balls. If it’s too dry add a little 1/2 & 1/2 Freeze on wax paper.
Melt dipping chocolate & dip & place on wax paper.
1 cup ice, 1 /2 cup greek yogurt, 6 strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 ripe banana, 1 tsp chia seeds & 1/2 -1 cup coconut milk beverage or milk of choice. I used my vitamix but you can use any blende
r add the ice & all ingredients adjust milk to your desired consistency.. Great for protein, calcium, antioxidants.. I used organic fruit & seeds as well..
Here is a healthy & grown up version of that childhood staple
2 slices of a good healthy bread (I used Alvardo St. Bakery Flax Bread) , 2 slices of provolone or fresh mozzarella, sauteed spinach & brushetta.. or you can also add pesto. I sauteed the spinach in 2 minced cloves of garlic in olive oil & the brusshetta was 1 diced tomato, a pint of celtic sea salt, bk pepper, 1 garlic minced & 1/2 dried oregano.. I brushed the outside slices of bread w/ coconut oil but you can use any good oil, laid 1 slice of bread in the pan, then 1 slice of cheese, then the sautee spinach, then brusshetta & other slice of cheese Browned on both sides..
2 c flour, 2 c sugar, 3/4 c cocoa, 2 tsp baking soda, 1tsp baking powder, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 c oil mix together & add 1 cup cold coffee. Makes about 30-34 cupcakes Bake 350 Icin
g: 1 stick soft butter 3 cups powdered sugar beaten together add 1/4 cup raspberry preserves & beat add 1/2 & 1/2 until desired consistency (can make this w/ any flavor preserves) I topped these with mini heart sprinkles for my girls’ parties
This just got a thumbs up from the family:) 1 pound lean(grassfed if you can) beef cooked seasoned with 1 T each cumin & chili powder. In a baking dish start with enchilada sauce as you
r base, then a layer of corn tortillas, then refried beans or black bean dip, then1/2 of your beef, then , enchilada sauce, shredded cheese, then tortillas, beans, beef, sauce, then cheese again then top with tortillas, sauce & cheese Bake uncovered 400 until bubbly. I used 28 can of enchilada sauce (no msg) & mexican cheese. You can add rice to this too if you like. fyi this is gluten free. You can sub in cooked chicken or pork too
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts baked at 400 drizzled with olive oil & salt & pepper until fully cooked, cooled & cut into pieces, then add 1/2 cup craisins, 1 diced
celery stalk, 1/4 chopped roasted almonds chopped salt & pepper & enough mayonaise to your liking… Great served as a wrap or on a spinach salad or croissant