Crispy Buttery Garlic Roasted Mushrooms

Ingredients 1 pound button mushrooms 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped (optional) salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or breadcrumbs; gluten-free for gluten-free) 1/4 cup parmigiano reggino (parmesan), grated Directions Get full recipe >> Crispy Buttery Garlic Roasted Mushrooms @ closetcooking.com

Zucchini Au Gratin

Ingredients 1 large or extra large zucchini squash 1/2 cup minced yellow onion 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, for sauteing 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/8 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp garlic powder a pinch of nutmeg [optional but delicious!] a pinch of allspice a … Read more

Easy Chocolate Italian Love Cake

INGREDIENTS 1 package chocolate cake mix 2 lbs ricotta cheese 4 eggs ¾ cup sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 (3.4 ounce) package of instant chocolate pudding 1 cup cold milk 16 oz. frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed INSTRUCTIONS  Get full recipe >> Easy Chocolate Italian Love Cake @ theseasonedmom.com

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

INGREDIENTS: about 1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 jumbo), washed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper one 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 3 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced (use the white and green) 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced … Read more

Chili Lime Sweet Corn Salad

Ingredients: 6 ears of corn, husk and silk removed 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco* 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Directions: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Boil the corn for 3 minutes, then … Read more

Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 chicken breasts cut into small pieces 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, I used basmati 1 green bell pepper chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup black beans 6 green onions chopped 1 cup queso duro shredded 1/2 cup cilantro chopped 3 tbsp taco seasoning … Read more