🌿COBB SALAD + DRESSING

April 13, 2021Michele Broxton

COBB SALAD + DRESSING
*go ahead and boil extra eggs - they’re so handy for a snack too!

6 oz bacon (6 slices) chopped and browned
1 medium head romaine lettuce 5 cups chopped,
2 cooked chicken breasts from a cooked chicken
2 hard-boiled eggs
1 large avocado sliced
8 cherry tomatoes
1/4 red onion

FULL RECIPE: https://tenrecipes.com/cobb-salad-with-the-best-dressing/

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🌿CHICKEN ALFREDO ❤️ BAKED ZITI

March 02, 2021Michele Broxton

CHICKEN ALFREDO BAKED ZITI
* super easy to make ahead and pop in the oven!

12 ounces uncooked ziti (or any pasta shape)
2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts)
1 batch Alfredo sauce (see below)
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
toppings: lots of freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, finely-chopped fresh basil or parsley

ALFREDO SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup low-fat milk
3/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

FULL RECIPE: https://pin.it/4CjGFBK

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🌿 HOMEMADE ❤️CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

February 22, 2021Michele Broxton

HOMEMADE CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
*super easy to make gluten free too!

2 chicken breasts (large), about 1 1/2 lbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 large eggs beaten until frothy
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded or grated
2 Tbsp Light olive oil to sauté
24 oz marinara sauce
4 oz mozzarella cheese (1 cup shredded)
1 Tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped for optional garnish

FULL RECIPE: https://natashaskitchen.com/chicken-parmesan-recipe/

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🌿LOADED BAKED POTATO ❤️SOUP

February 22, 2021Michele Broxton

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP
*so perfect for winter!

6 strips bacon cut into small pieces
1/2 medium onion chopped
4 large Russet potatoes diced
1/4 cup flour
4 cups whole milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 clove garlic minced
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese or more to taste
3/4 cup sour cream or more to taste
Salt & pepper to taste
Scallions chopped, to taste

FULL RECIPE: https://www.saltandlavender.com/easy-baked-potato-soup/

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🥣 Ham & Cheese 🌿 CROISSANT BAKE

January 27, 2021Michele Broxton

Ham & Cheese CROISSANT BAKE
*so handy this can be made ahead of time!

12 cups (about 12-16 croissants) roughly torn, day-old croissants
2 tablespoons salted butter, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped
kosher salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried thyme)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs, beaten
2 rounded tablespoons dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, using more or less to our taste
3 ounces deli ham or prosciutto, torn
4 ounces creamy Brie cheese, cubed
1/2 cup shredded Swiss or fontina cheese
2 tablespoons everything bagel spice (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch Pyrex Deep baking dish.
Arrange the torn croissants in the baking dish and lay 2 tablespoons of thinly sliced butter over the croissants. Transfer to the oven and bake 5-8 minutes, until the croissants are lightly toasted.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil In a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes or until golden, stir and continue cooking until the mushrooms have caramelized, 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme, cook an additional minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, eggs, mustard, cayenne, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the toasted croissants, mushrooms, ham, and Brie cheese, gently toss to combine. Pour the mixture back into the casserole dish. Top evenly with Swiss cheese and sprinkle with everything spice.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, then continue baking for another 10-15 minutes or until the croissants are golden on top. Serve warm.

FULL RECIPE: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/ham-and-cheese.../

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Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

January 21, 2021Michele Broxton

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

**does anybody else shred their chicken with a mixer?

Put 2 chicken breasts in crock pot
Add 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 can corn, undrained
1 10-oz. can Rotel tomatoes w/green Chilis, undrained
1 package ranch dressing mix
1 tsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 cup water

Mix it up

On top add 1 8-oz package light cream cheese

Cook on low for 6-8 hours then stir and shred chicken!

 

Recipe from: https://www.yummyhealthyeasy.com/easy-crock-pot-cream-cheese-chicken/

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The Real Deal Lasagna

January 05, 2021Michele Broxton

THE REAL DEAL LASAGNA

* seems complicated, but you’ve got this! You basically have noodles, tomato sauce, and cheesy goodness. Layer them over and over again like you were born in Italy. See.....you’re a pro now!

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