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Steak Fingers with Country Gravy Crispy Steak Fingers with Country Gravy, a fabulous down-home dinner and party snack! Steak Fingers with Country Gravy remind me of childhood. Growing up in Oklahoma, they were a staple on diner and drive-in menus. Steak Fingers with Country Gravy prep time 15 mins cook time 15 mins total time 30 mins Servings: 8 Servings US Customary - Metric Ingredients 2 pounds tenderized cube steak 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 3 tablspoons cajun seasoning 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 1/4 cups milk, divided 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 5 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper Oil for frying Instructions Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Pat the cube steak thoroughly dry with paper towels. Then cut the steaks into strips approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 to 4 inches long. In a small bowl mix the flour, cajun seasoning, and baking powder together. In another bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup milk, 3 eggs, and worcestershire sauce. Place a large skill...

ONE POT MACARONI AND CHEESE One Pot Mac and Cheese is a simple version of your classic childhood favorite. It’s creamy, delicious with three different cheeses, it’s a one pot meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups dry pasta macaroni, penne, any small pasta will do) 1 1/2 cups grated cheese ( I used Cheddar, Gouda and Jack) 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp salt INSTRUCTIONS Add milk, cream, salt, dry mustard, pasta and butter into a medium sized pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, over medium heat. Once at a simmer, turn heat down to low. Cook and stir frequently for about 20 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed. Add 1/4 more milk if pasta is not fully cooked. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses. Cover and let stand for at least five minutes. full recipe:  https://www.yellowblissroad.com/one-pot-stove-top-macaroni-and-cheese

CHICKEN RANCH WRAPS Healthy grilled chicken and ranch wraps are loaded with chicken, cheese and ranch. These tasty wraps come together in under 15 minutes and make a great lunch or snack! Ranch and chicken are a match made in heaven. Ever since I can remember, ranch was the only sauce I would dip my chicken in. What’s not to love about creamy zesty ranch. Ingredients 2 cups cooked grilled chicken breasts chopped (seasoned with your favorite spices, see note*) 1/4 cup Hidden Valley® Simply Ranch dressing 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup cilantro minced (optional) 4 8 '' tortillas Get IngredientsPowered by Chicory Instructions Lay tortillas on a clean flat surface. Place about 1/2 cup chicken, 1 tablespoon ranch, 2 tablespoons of cheese, and 1 tablespoon of minced cilantro on each tortilla. Fold tightly to form a burrito shape.  Heat a heavy-duty pan or grill to medium heat. Coat with a light layer or oil or cooking spray and cook wraps for 1-2 minutes on each side or until the ...

Bacon-Wrapped Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Bacon-Wrapped Cheese-Stuffed Chicken stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in smoky bacon. Super easy to make for everyday dinner yet fancy enough for company. Bacon-Wrapped Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 35 mins Chilling Time 15 mins Total Time 45 mins Course: Main Entree Cuisine: American Keyword: bacon-wrapped cheese-stuffed chicken Servings: 4 Servings Calories: 578 kcal Author: Lalaine Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 4 (4 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 8 slices thin cut bacon paprika to taste 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Instructions In a bowl, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Form into about 2 to 3-inch length and 1/2-inch thickness (make sure they will fit the cut you make on the chicken).  Wrap each cheese log in plastic film and freeze for about 10 to 15 minutes or until firm. Trim chicken of any excess fat. Make a small slit on top of meat,...

Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Serves: 16 Ingredients List 2 (8oz.) packs of Pillsbury crescent rolls 2 (8oz.) packs of cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup butter (melted) 1 tablespoon cinnamon 4 tablespoons sugar * honey Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Press a can of the crescent rolls to the bottom of the dish, making sure to reach edges and keep together. * bake the first layer of crescent roll dough till just done maybe 5-8 minutes. (Optional, that way I make sure it is done. I don't like raw dough) Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Spread mixture over crescent rolls. Roll the remaining crescent roll over the top and stretch to the edges and seal. Brush across the entire top of the crescent roll with the melted butter. Sprinkle the top with 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 4 tablespoons of sugar Bake for about 3...

New Orleans Beignets Beignets are the quintessential Big Easy breakfast bite, perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras or any time you crave authentic Creole cooking. We’ll show you how to make New Orleans-style beignets from scratch and bring the flavors of the French Quarter home. New Orleans Beignets New Orleans Beignets Makes 3 dozen small beignets Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Ingredients 3 cups (14 oz) flour 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 package instant yeast or active dry yeast (if using active dry yeast, see Chef’s Tip below) 1 cup milk 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Oil for frying Powdered sugar, to taste Preparation In a small bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and instant yeast (if using active dry yeast, see Chef’s Tip below). Heat the milk until scalding. It should just begin to steam, but not boil (about 180°F/82°C). Combine the sugar butter and butter in a large mixing bowl. Pour the steaming milk over the top and stir...

ITALIAN NOODLE CASSEROLE Italian Noodle Casserole - this was a HUGE hit in our house. Everyone cleaned their plates and asked for seconds! Even the picky eaters!! Hamburger, garlic, oregano, onion, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, egg noodles, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Can freeze for later. It is definitely going into the dinner rotation! Italian Noodle Casserole prep time: 10 MINS  cook time: 30 MINS total time: 40 mins INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground beef 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 (16-oz) can tomato sauce 1 (8-oz) package medium egg noodles 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Cook the ground beef in a skillet until no longer pink....

BAKED SESAME CHICKEN A quick and saucy Baked Sesame Chicken dish you can whip up in a hurry. The flavor is excellent and the sauce is simple, this sesame chicken can’t be beat! Baked Sesame Chicken COURSE MAIN COURSE CUISINE ASIAN KEYWORD CHICKEN, SESAME PREP TIME 15 MINUTES COOK TIME 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 40 MINUTES SERVINGS 4 AUTHOR TIFFANY Ingredients 3-4 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces 1 cup corn starch Sauce 6 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons ketchup 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon cold water 2 tablespoons corn starch sesame seeds, for topping Get IngredientsPowered by Chicory Instructions Preheat oven to 375 and spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients, set aside. Add chicken and 1 cup corn starch to a large ziplock bag. Seal and shake to coat chicken. Transfer chicken to a large pan or skillet ...

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STICKS Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks – delicious zucchini sticks breaded with Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, at only 98 calories a serving. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins Course: Appetizer Cuisine: American Servings: 8 Calories: 98 kcal Author: Joanna Cismaru Ingredients 3 medium zucchini cut in sticks 1 cup breadcrumbs I used Panko 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated 1 egg 1/4 tsp salt or to taste 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste Ranch dressing optional US Customary - Metric Instructions Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. I used 3 medium zucchini which i cut in half, then cut each half in half lengthwise,then each quarter in half again, so you end up with 8 sticks from one zucchini. Beat the egg in a shallow plate. Season the egg with salt and pepper. In another shallow plate mix the Panko breadcrumbs together with the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Dip ...

Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Frosting Super moist, super fudgy and slathered with a thick layer of cream cheese chocolate frosting – these brownies will be your new favorite.  I have a love affair with brownies. Fudgy, dense, chocolate-y. I’d opt for Birthday Brownies instead of Birthday Cake any day. Now – I love my Triple Chocolate Brownies but recently I’ve been on a quest to create the ultimate fudge brownies with chocolate frosting. Brownies that are chewy, fudgy, super moist AND can smothered in a thick layer creamy chocolate frosting without being too sweet. You see, my Triple Chocolate Brownies are the type for eating with a spoonful of ice cream and chocolate sauce. But sometimes you need that classic frosted brownie like the ones you buy in a giant slab from the corner bakery. And today – I have the perfect recipe. They’re dense, fudgy and have a delicious chocolate flavor without being too rich or bitter. Then to top it all off, they’re frosted with cream cheese chocola...

Pound Cake with Sweetened Condensed Milk Pound Cake with Sweetened Condensed Milk is a rich and delicious dessert with old fashioned sweet vanilla taste. We love sweetened condensed milk around here. It’s such a great addition to many desserts. I usually buy about ten cans around the holidays and make fudge for friends and family.  But, there are so many other delicious recipes that contain sweetened condensed milk. It makes this poundcake so much richer.  We almost fight over who gets to lick the can. The kids will circle around me waiting until I first get the lid off of the can, and then try and get the remaining drops inside. And, they have me to contend with. I want it all!  But, we do share with each other when it comes down to who gets the last lick–most of the time!  Ingredients 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 sticks butter (1 cup) 3 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1 - 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk Instructions Preh...

Easy Fried Rice Easy Fried Rice is take-out style rice with loads of flavor that you can make yourself in just minutes! Great for using up leftovers too!! Ingredients 1-1/2 TBSP butter 2 eggs, whisked 12 ounce bag frozen peas and carrots 2 tsp minced garlic (about 4 cloves) salt and pepper to taste 4 cups cooked rice, chilled 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1/3 cup soy sauce (more or less to taste) 1 TBSP oyster or fish sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil Instructions In a large skillet,melt 1/2 TBSP of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the whisked eggs and scramble until almost dry. Add salt and pepper to the eggs to taste. Remove the eggs to a separate place. Melt the remaining 1 TBSP butter in the skillet. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the bag of frozen peas and carrots to the skillet, along with a pinch of salt and pepper and saute with the garlic until heated thru. Stir in the rice, green onions, soy sauce, oyster or fish sauce to the skillet and fry the r...

Sweet Potato Pie For One Sweet Potato Pie For One – This popular Southern dessert starts with a buttery graham cracker crust and is filled with perfectly spiced sweet potato custard. Top this tasty pie with a spoonful of maple whipped cream and you’ve got an amazing single serving dessert. In keeping with our Thanksgiving For One theme, today I’m bringing you an ultra creamy Sweet Potato Pie. I seem to be on some kind of a pie-making kick these days. With the holidays right around the corner, I’ve been in such a pie-baking mood. I’m just having too much fun transforming our family’s favorite holiday recipes and desserts into single serving portions. Although the traditional Pumpkin Pie will always have a special place in my heart for Thanksgiving, I think there’s also room for sweet potato pie. Sweet Potato Pie For One - This popular Southern dessert starts with a buttery graham cracker crust and is filled with perfectly spiced sweet potato custard. Top this tasty pie with a spoonful o...

Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies I know it’s the New Year and most of us are watching what we eat, but do take a peek at this cookie my mom and I whipped up last week during my stay in AZ! We had so much fun in her kitchen cracking up at the size of these giant cookies. Not only do they look to die for but I must say they were one of the tastiest darn cookies I’ve ever eaten! Remember these next time you need a fun new cookie to bring somewhere, they’ll be a huge hit! Enjoy! Ingredients 2 sticks softened butter 3/4 Cup packed light brown sugar 1 Cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla 3 1/2 Cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 10 oz bag chocolate chips 1 bag Oreo Cookies, I used the double stuff 🙂 Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a stand or electric mixer cream butter and sugars until well combined. Add in eggs and vanilla until well combined. In a separate bowl mix the flour, salt and baking soda. Slowly add to wet in...

LOADED PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH BROWNIE BARS Brownies topped with peanut butter cookie dough and loaded with even more peanut butter and chocolate treats make up these delicious Loaded Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Brownie Bars. A decadent dessert that everyone will love! My husband’s birthday was a few weeks ago and I made him the best dessert ever! He isn’t a fan of cake. He’d much rather have a brownie or peanut butter cookie. So what do you make for someone who loves all things peanut butter and chocolate? You make brownies loaded with peanut butter cookie dough, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Peanut Butter M&M’s, and chocolate chips. What’s not to love about that?! Ingredients Brownie mix and ingredients on box 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter + 2 tablespoons 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup Peanut Butter M&M's 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, cut into pieces 1/2 cup chocolate chips Instr...

Oven Roasted Sweets and Beets Oven Roasted Sweets and Beets, so sweet and delicious!  Our family loves sweet potatoes. They’re super healthy and quite affordable. Sweet potatoes are one of the clean 15, but we still purchase them organic. Combine your sweet potatoes with fresh beets and you have a tasty treat! We love to cut both into bite size pieces and roast them in the oven. I do about 5-6 sweet potatoes and 2-3 beets on average per week. We use them as a side with dinner, to top our salad or even mash them up like mashed potatoes! I like them cold or warm. If you like them toasty just place them bake into the oven before enjoying. Ingredients 6 medium – sweet potato 2 medium – beet 1/2 teaspoon – garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon – onion powder 1 teaspoon – sea salt 1 tablespoon – coconut oil Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees Chop up sweet potatoes and beets into bite size chunks. Place onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with seasonings and oil. Mix toge...

Jalapeño Pretzel Dogs Jalapeño Pretzel Dogs are the perfect addition to your game day feast! You’ll score the winning goal with these easy to make favorites! I really love preparing a variety of foods when we’re homegating, something for everyone. Everything from dips, cold and hot (you know I love using my slow cooker) to finger foods. Today I’m sharing with you a fantastic addition to game day menus, Jalapeño Pretzel Dogs! Hot dogs and sporting events seem to go hand in hand, am I right? You’ll just love this twist on a traditional hot dog. Jalapeño Pretzel Dogs are easy to prepare and let me tell you, my sons devoured them. Ingredients 1 can refrigerated pizza dough 12 hot dogs 3 T baking soda water 5 oz. French's Crispy Jalapeños, crushed Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add hot dogs and boil for 3 minutes. Remove hot dogs and allow to cool. Roll out pizza dough and cut into 12 - 1/2 inch strips ...

Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna Recipe for Peanut Butter Cookie Lasagna – Don’t you love quick and easy dessert recipes, especially ones that don’t even require an oven! This is a great dessert for everyone,no matter what the occasion! Don’t you love quick and easy dessert recipes, especially ones that don’t even require an oven! This is a great dessert for everyone,no matter what the occasion! Ingredients 1 box Nutter Butter Cookies Cool Whip or whip your own fresh whipped cream (1 cup cream plus a drop of sugar for sweetness) peanut butter cups ½ cup peanut butter, melted in microwave 1 box instant or regular vanilla pudding, prepared according to package Instructions Line the bottom of an 8×8 pan with Nutter Butter Cookies. Top with a drizzle of the melted peanut butter. Add ½ the pudding. Add half the cream. (I like to use a pastry bag so it is pretty but you can spread it if you prefer.) Top with chopped peanut butter cups. Repeat the layering! Decorate the top with crushed nutter bu...

Crock Pot 3-Ingredient Balsamic Chicken How many evenings have you come home from work, wishing that something truly hearty, gourmet, and delicious was waiting for you in the kitchen? Too often, that feeling drives us to pick up the phone and order takeout, but you can easily prepare a restaurant-quality meal, minus the typical restaurant amounts of calories and fat, in just a few simple steps. Our balsamic chicken recipe boasts only three ingredients and can be tossed in the slow cooker in the morning, only to fill your house with fragrance, throughout the day, cooking to perfection by the time you return home in the evening. Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar Directions Add chicken breasts to the slow cooker, pour salsa and balsamic on top. Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 4 hours. Shred chicken with a fork and mix with the salsa mixture. TIP: This recipe makes delicious tacos or burritos. If desired, ad...