White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 4 c chicken broth
• 4 - 15.5 oz cans Great Northern Beans drained and rinsed
• 2 c shredded chicken salted and peppered
• 1 small can diced green chilis
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• dash of pepper
• 1 c sour cream
• 2 c shredded cheese Monterrey jack or Mexican blend

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add broth, beans, chicken, green chilis, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper. Simmer on medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, or until it is heated through.
2. Right before serving, stir in sour cream and cheese until it is all blended and melted. ENJOY!
   
   My family would rate this 4 or 5 out of 5 stars
   Source: Liluna 
   

Creamy Sausage Penne Bake

Ingredients

• 12 oz mini penne pasta
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 lb mild Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 14.5 oz tomatoes diced Cooked with sausage
• 6 oz tomato paste (optional for deeper color)
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 8oz cottage cheese (optional)
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cook pasta as directed on box. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large pan, heat oil and cook sausage until brown. Add heavy cream, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and spices. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add cooked pasta to the sausage/tomato mixture and toss to coat. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
5. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake for 18-20 minutes.
   
   My family would rate this 4 or 5 out of 5 stars
   Source: Liluna

Creamy Refried Beans

Ingredients

• 30 oz Can Refried Beans
• 1/4 cup crisco
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1-2 cups cheese

Instructions

1. Combine Beans, crisco and milk in a pot over medium heat. Stir vigorously with fork or wire whisk until silky smooth. Add cheese and let melt before serving. Enjoy with warm tortillas or tortilla chips.

Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain rice
• 1/4 cup oil
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 6 stems cilantro (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 4 cups water
• 1 cube chicken flavored bouillon
• dash cumin
• dash garlic pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil in large frying pan on medium heat.
2. Add rice and cook until golden brown.
3. Add 1 chicken flavored bouillon cube to 4 cups water and microwave for 3 minutes.
4. When rice is brown, add water, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin and garlic pepper to pan.
5. Stir and cover pan. Let simmer for 30-40 minutes or until all is cooked and there is no liquid left. Fluff before serving and ENJOY.
    
   Recipe halved:
   • 1 cup long grain rice
   • 1/8 cup oil
   • 4oz tomato sauce
   • 3stems cilantro (optional)
   • 1/2 tsp salt
   • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
   • 2 cups water
   • 1/2 cube chicken flavored bouillon
   • dash cumin
   • dash garlic pepper

    
    
   Source: Liluna

Pesto Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/2 c panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 c grated parmesan
• 1/4 c basil pesto fresh or store-bought
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, set aside.
2. In medium mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, shallot, breadcrumbs, parmesan, pesto, egg, salt and pepper. Using a spatula or your hands, mix until combined.
3. Roll mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place onto prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with oil (I prefer using pure avocado oil). 
4. Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove from the oven and serve with your favorite pasta dish or steamed veggies.
   
   Source: Liluna

Original NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 1 cup chopped nuts

PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

PAN COOKIE VARIATION: Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars. 

Juicy Hamburger Patties

Ingredients:
1lb ground beef
1 beaten egg
3/8 cup bread crumbs
1 1/2 TBS milk
1 TBS Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove
seasoning salt to taste
Montreal steak seasoning

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl then separate into desired patties. Grill on the BBQ. Butter and garlic salt the hamburger buns and toast them on the grill.

My family would rate this 4 out of 5 stars