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Monday, February 27, 2023

Chicken and Stuffing Casserole


Ingredients:

6 oz chicken stuffing mix (cooked according to package)

1 tbsp butter

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and cubed/shredded)

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 lb fresh green beans trimmed, cut into 1 inch lengths

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups chicken broth

5 oz cream cheese cubed


Directions:

1. Prepare stuffing according to package directions.


2. Place cooked salt and peppered chicken in a sprayed 9x13 baking dish.


3. Cook and stir beans in butter for about 6 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with flour and stir for an additional minute. 


4. Stir in broth and let simmer for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Spoon over chicken and top with stuffing. 


5. Bake uncovered at 400 for 10 minutes or until heated through.


Thursday, February 16, 2023

Whipped Cream


Ingredients:

2 Cups heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup powder sugar

1 tsp Vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Put the bowl of a standing mixer or a large mixing bowl (glass or metal preferred) into the Freezer to chill for at least 5-10 minutes (or longer).
  • Add whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the chilled bowl of a standing mixer (or chilled mixing bowl).
  • Use the wire whisk attachment to a standing mixer, or a hand-held mixer, and beat the ingredients together, starting on low speed and increasing to high slowly as it begins to firm up.
  • Beat for 60-90 seconds until stiff peaks form. Stopping once halfway through to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Transfer mixture to a piping bag to pipe onto your favorite dessert or into hot chocolate. Or put in a serving dish to serve.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Ribeye Steak Rub

 


Ingredients:

  • 2 ribeye steaks, 12-16oz each (about 1.25″ thick is ideal)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbs brown sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp oregano, dried
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper, coarse ground

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Take steaks out of refrigerator for about 30-60 minutes prior to cooking.
  2. Pat steaks dry with a paper towel and lightly coat both sides with olive oil.
  3. Mix all dry seasoning ingredients together and apply to both sides of the steaks.
  4. Preheat grill to 450 degrees.
  5. Place steaks onto the grill for 5min then flip and cook another 5min then start checking for doneness. Steak cooking time will depend on thickness of steak and desired doneness. An instant read thermometer is essential for accuracy.
  6. When steak is done, remove to a plate and lightly cover with foil for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Foaming hand soap


Ingredients
:
2 TBS Liquid Castile Soap
1-2 tsp. Fractionated coconut oil
10-15 drops your favorite essential oil(s)
Water or rose water
13oz foam soap dispenser

Directions:
Combine Castile soap, coconut oil, essential oil, and fill the rest of the soap dispenser with water. Give it a gentle shake to combine and enjoy!

*I like citrus castile with lemon oil.