Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients: – 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature– ⅔ cup granulated sugar– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract– ½ teaspoon kosher salt– 2 cups all-purpose flour– ¼ cup jam (apricot or seedless raspberry recommended)– Cookie Coating:– ⅓ cup granulated sugar     Directions:       see continuation on next page    

Garlic Butter Steak & Broccoli Penne 

Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta 1 lb steak, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups broccoli florets 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth 3 tbsp butter 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for creamier sauce) Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning Instructions see continuation on next page    

Diabetic-Friendly Stuffed Mashed Cauliflower & Potato Nests

This recipe takes the comfort of creamy mashed potato nests and makes it lighter and more diabetic-friendly by combining cauliflower with potatoes, using lean beef, and keeping portion sizes balanced. It’s hearty, satisfying, and still cheesy — but with fewer carbs and more fiber. Ingredients For the Nests (Base): 2 large potatoes (instead of 5, to reduce … Read more

Homemade chicken taquitos

Several ways you can make them. This is just one way we tried it. We’re doing buffalo chicken next!Use whatever kind of tortilla you want – I only had flour tortillas on hand and was not about to go to the store…   Ingredients: One rotisserie chicken – shredded ($4.98 at Sam’s Club)One block cream … Read more

Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad

  Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon lemon juiceSalad Ingredients:1 large avocado (diced)1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)1 cup lettuce or mixed greens (optional) Dressing:2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 teaspoon honey½ teaspoon Dijon mustardSalt & pepper to … Read more

Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs small red or Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp paprika (optional for color)Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)     Directions:       see continuation on next page    

Quick Pistachio Cream Cake Recipe

Ingredients (Cake): 3 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 ½ cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup finely ground pistachios Ingredients (Cream Filling & Topping): 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup cream cheese or mascarpone 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/2 … Read more

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Twists 

Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup mini chocolate chips Pinch of salt Instructions     see continuation on next page    

Brown Sugar Pork Chops Recipe

Juicy pork chops seared to perfection and coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze — sweet, savory, and irresistibly tender.  Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops 2 tbsp olive oil or butter ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat … Read more

Quick Ground Beef & Pepper Rice Casserole

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 2 bell peppers, chopped 1 cup uncooked white rice 1 small onion, diced (optional) 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (optional but tasty) 1½ cups beef broth 1–2 cups shredded cheese Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste Instructions     see continuation on next page