Slow Cooker Oxtail and Butter Beans

INGREDIENTS 1 can lima/butter beans 4 pounds oxtails, trimmed 2 large onions, chopped 3 scallions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, smashed 3 carrots, chopped 1 bunch fresh thyme 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes or 1 scotch bonnet pepper( seeds included) 4 teaspoons hot paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon … Read more

Steak and Guinness Stew with Irish White Cheddar Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, sliced 1 pound beef, cut into bite sized pieces 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can Guinness Draught (or 2 cups beef broth) 2 cups beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 pound potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces … Read more

Dirt Pudding Cups With Gummy Worms

Ingredients 1 15-ounce package chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) 1 3.9-ounce package chocolate instant pudding 2 cups cold milk 8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip) 24 gummy worms Instructions The first order of business when making “worms in dirt” is, of course, to make the dirt. Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a large … Read more

Samoas Cookie Pie

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted 1 large egg 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, for sprinkling 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, loosely laid in measuring cup (not packed) two-thirds of one … Read more

Reese’s Marshmallow Brownie Bars

Ingredients 1 18 oz box brownie mix (plus ingredients needed to make brownies) 1 7 oz tub marshmallow creme 25 Reese’s miniatures, halved 1 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup creamy peanut butter 3 cups crispy rice cereal Instructions Prepare brownies according to package directions for 9×13 baking dish. Cool completely and refrigerate … Read more

Dump and Bake Chicken Taco Casserole

INGREDIENTS 2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts (or 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs) 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies 1 ½ cups frozen corn 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning (or more, if desired) 1 (12 oz.) package Campbell’s Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Sauce 1 (14.5 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, drained … Read more

Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

INGREDIENTS 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta 1 (25 ounce) jar marinara sauce 3 cups water 1 (14 ounce) package fully-cooked miniature (cocktail-size) meatballs (if using frozen meatballs, make sure that they are completely thawed before using) 2 cups shredded mozzarella (or Italian blend) cheese Optional: Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped herbs (such as … Read more

Buttermilk Ranch Oven-Fried Chicken

Ingredients 3 – 4 lbs cut-up fryer 1 1oz envelope ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix 2 cups buttermilk 1 8.5 oz box corn muffin mix 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp paprika ¼ tsp cayenne Instructions Combine chicken, ranch seasoning, and buttermilk in a large ziploc bag. Turn the bag over several … Read more

Zucchini Pasta Lasagna

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb 93% lean ground beef 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 oz can) crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil black pepper, to taste 3 medium (8 ounces each) zucchini, sliced 1/8″ thick 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta 1/4 cup … Read more