Crock Pot White Chicken Chili

Ingredients 1lb chicken breasts 15oz can great northern beans, drained and rinsed 4oz can chopped green chiles 1 ­ 2 jalapenos, minced (using 1 made for a mild chili) 1 shallot or 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1­1/2 teaspoons cumin 1­1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper big pinch dried oregano 2 cups gluten­free … Read more

Corn and Chicken Chowder

INGREDIENTS: 6 ears of fresh corn, husked and silks removed (or 1-30 ounce can corn and 1-15 ounce can cream corn) 6 slices bacon, chopped 8 scallions 3 medium potatoes (I use Idaho potatoes) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 2 cups chicken stock 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning 1 teaspoon dried parsley … Read more

Homemade Minestrone Soup (Slow Cooker)

INGREDIENTS: 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto (homemade or store-bought) 1 parmesan rind 4 cups vegetable stock 2 cups water 1 cup carrots, diced 1 1/4 cup celery, diced 1 1/2 cup white onion, diced 4 – 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 … Read more

Raspberry Cheesecake Trifles

INGREDIENTS For the Cheesecake filling: 1½ cups heavy whipping cream 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup granulated sugar For the Brownie: 1 cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted ½ teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ cup … Read more

One Pot Cilantro Lime Rice (with Black Beans)

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1-2 jalapenos, chopped, seeded and deveined (optional) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 cups long grained rice, rinsed and drained 3 cups low sodium chicken broth (may sub vegetable broth) 1 14.5 oz. can  black beans, rinsed and drained (optional) 3 … Read more

Crispy Fried Dill Pickles

Ingredients Sandwich sliced dill pickles (about 12 slices) 1-2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs Oil for frying Batter 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon dill (optional) Instructions  Get full recipe >> Crispy Fried Dill Pickles @ spendwithpennies.com

Dark Chocolate Mousse Pie

Ingredients 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted 8 oz chocolate wafer sandwich cookies, or other chocolate wafers such as Famous, such as Quadratini 12 oz semisweet chocolate 3 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup coffee, use espresso if you like a strong coffee flavor 1 tbsp bourbon or brandy 3 large eggs, separated 4 tsp granulated sugar, … Read more

BROWNIE PARFAITS WITH NUTELLA SYRUP

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream cold 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar divided 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tbsp milk 3 tbsp Nutella 3 cup brownies cut or crumbled (can use store-bought, boxed, or a from scratch recipe) Instructions  Get full recipe >> BROWNIE PARFAITS WITH NUTELLA SYRUP @ homemadehooplah.com

Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese

INGREDIENTS 1 clove garlic, crushed ⅓ cup ricotta cheese (I used reduced-fat) ¼ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese Sea salt and cracked pepper, to taste Dried Italian mixed herbs, to taste (Oregano and basil mix) ¼ cup grated light mozzarella cheese (or fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced) 4 thick slices sourdough … Read more

Avocado Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients ½ onion, sliced ½ bell pepper, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup black beans, drained 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 4 medium soft flour tortillas 2 avocados, peeled, halved, seeded and sliced ¼ cup minced cilantro 1 lime, cut in half 1 cup light Mexican, Cheddar or mozzarella cheese oil or cooking spray for … Read more