Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe

Ingredients 6 large eggs 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (or Dijon if you prefer a sharper flavor) 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles or sweet relish 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions (optional but delicious) Salt and pepper, to taste Paprika, for garnish Optional: a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper for a … Read more

Cheddar Crab & Shrimp Mini Quiches

Ingredients 1 cup cooked crab meat 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped (plus a few whole pieces for topping) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 large eggs 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half) 1 tbsp chopped parsley Salt & pepper to taste 1 pie crust (store-bought), or use puff pastry Instructions      see continuation on … Read more

Creamy Beef & Mushroom Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 cup chopped mushrooms 1 small onion, diced 1 cup uncooked white rice 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup 2 cups beef broth 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) Instructions: see continuation on next page … Read more

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