You most likely have a recipe for mashed potatoes, but in case you don’t–here’s mine. They are dressed up with chives and garlic salt and of course have loads of butter! My secret ingredient–cream cheese! Serve these with just about anything, but these spuds are especially good with KP Chicken Tenders, Sweet & Sour...
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Just tried this recipe from Cooking Light magazine, and loved it! Hope you do too! Ingredients: 2 cups egg noodles, uncooked 1 lb. top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 Tablespoon butter 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 8 oz. fresh baby bella mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon soy sauce 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups low sodium beef...
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This recipe comes strait off the Quaker Oats lid. I did use a little less butter, and a bit more cinnamon, and they turned out incredible! The perfect balance of sweetness from cinnamon and sugar, and chewiness from oats and raisins. Ingredients: 1/2  cup, PLUS 4 Tablespoons butter, softened 3/4  cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2  cup granulated sugar 2  eggs 1  teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2...
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Americans eat this for breakfast with toast–the French eat this for lunch with a tossed salad. Either way, it’s delish! The key to successful omelet making is having an 8-inch, non-stick skillet to cook with. Don’t even try making an omelet in the wrong size skillet–unless you want scrambled eggs This is a KP...
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Yet another idea to dress up boring chicken breasts, thanks to Cooking Light magazine! This turned out waaaay better than I anticipated. The cheese and almond filling is so good and gives tons of flavor to the chicken. And it doesn’t ooze out while cooking (like I thought it might). Serve this with couscous...
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Here’s all the taste of tamales, without all the work. This casserole is delicious! And pretty easy too. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal. Recipe comes from Good Housekeeping. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 lb. ground beef Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1...
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Here’s a fresh idea for pork! Look for pork strips or medallions in the meat section of your grocery store. If you can’t find them, you can buy boneless pork chops and cut them into strips yourself. This sauce is delicious! Be sure to scoop lots on your rice when serving. And am I...
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Here’s my take on the famous French ham and cheese sandwich, known as a “Croque-Monsieur”. It puts the American “grilled cheese” sandwich to shame! (I’m sorry to say, but it’s true.) Now this recipe definitely takes some time, as it involves making a bechamel sauce to smear over the sandwich. But it’s worth it for all the added creaminess and...
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Let’s be honest–sometimes lettuce just gets in the way of a good salad, right? So this salad doesn’t even bother with lettuce–it’s all delicious toppings in a tangy vinaigrette. Buy the freshest tomatoes, basil, and sweet peppers you can find. High quality ingredients are key to making this a “wow!”  salad. Would be good to...
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Holy mole! (I couldn’t resist.) This chicken is fantastic! If you think you won’t like chocolate with your poultry–TRUST ME on this–you will. After cooking all day in the spices and tomatoes, the chicken doesn’t taste like chocolate at all. Serve this with Roasted Smashed Sweet Potatoes and fresh corn on the cob. Or for a more traditional side,...
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