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CREAMED CHICKEN AND BISCUITS CASSEROLE

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  INGREDIENTS 1 small  onion  hempworx 1  1 / 2 teaspoons  butter 2 lbs chopped cooked chicken breasts or 2 lbs  boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup 1 / 2 cup  mayonnaise 1 cup  milk 1 / 2 1/2 cup sautéed  red bell peppers  or 1/2 cup jarred roasted red pepper 1  1 / 2 cups shredded  mild cheddar cheese refrigerated biscuit DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350. Grease the bottom and sides of an 11x7 inch baking dish or 10 inch quiche dish. Chop the onion. Heat butter in a small nonstick skillet and saut� until tender. Combine cooked onion, soup, chicken, milk, pimiento, and mayo in a bowl and then turn into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over the baked mixture. Arrange biscuits decoratively in a single layer and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over them. Return casserole to oven and bake until biscuits are golden brown and sau...

Baked Ziti

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Total Time 50 min Prep 10 min Cook 40 min Serves 12 9 points on WW Ingredients Cooking spray3 spray(s) Uncooked pasta1 pound(s), rigatoni or penne Part-skim ricotta cheese � pound(s) Crushed red pepper flakes � tsp, or more to taste Grated Parmesan cheese � cup(s), divided Store bought marinara sauce 4 cup(s), divided Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese � pound(s) Basil � cup(s), cut into ribbons, for garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 350�F. Coat bottom and sides of a lasagna pan with cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cool water and drain. While pasta is cooking, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, red pepper flakes, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup marinara sauce. To assemble ziti, spoon 1/2 cup sauce on bottom of prepared pan; top with half of pasta in an even layer. Evenly spread pasta with ricotta mixture; cover with half of remaining sauce. Top with remaining pasta and spoon remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with mozzarella a...

Skinny Banana Bread or Muffins

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  This Skinny Banana Bread is perfectly sweet, buttery, and very flavorful. Perfect for a side dish, breakfast, or even as a dessert! Ingredients 1 1/2 cup self rising flour ( I use Gold Medal ) 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 3 ripe bananas, medium-large 1 egg 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp brown sugar substitute ( I use Lakanto Golden Sweetener) 3 Tbsp white sugar substitute ( I use Lakanto Classic Sweetener) 2 Tbsp. Land o' lakes made with canola oil light butter melted or 3 Tbsp of unsweetened applesauce Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray bread pan (9x5 or 8x4)or a 12 muffin tin with non stick cooking spray 2. In a large mixing bowl add bananas and use a fork to mash well. Whisk in the egg, vanilla, brown sugar and white sugar substitute. Stir well. 3. In a separate bowl combine, self rising flour, baking powder and soda. Stir until well incorporated. 4. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients as you stir. Before the two are completely inc...

Easiest-Ever Holiday Sugar Cookie Bars

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  Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookies 2 tablespoons red and green candy sprinkles 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Additional red and green candy sprinkles Directions Heat oven to 350�F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, break up cookie dough. Knead in 2 tablespoons candy sprinkles until well blended. Press in pan. Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. In medium bowl , beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and almond extract. Frost bars. Decorate with additional candy sprinkles . Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Barbecue Chicken Bubble-Up Bake

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  Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury� Grands!� Homestyle refrigerated original or buttermilk biscuits 1 bottle (18 oz) barbecue sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Directions Heat oven to 350�F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Remove from heat. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, separate dough into 8 biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces. Set aside. Place cooked chicken in medium bowl. Pour barbecue sauce over chicken; stir to combine. Add biscuit dough pieces to chicken mixture; gently toss to combine. Spread mixture evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle cilantro over top. Serve immediately.

BAKED CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE

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  For the sauce 1 small head cauliflower, separated into small florets 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled Kosher salt 1 cup (102g) white cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup (10g) Parmesan cheese, finely grated For the filling 1 medium head cauliflower, separated into small florets 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 cups (175g) whole-wheat pasta, such as fusilli or rigatoni For the topping 1/2 cup (45g) panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt or 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions For the sauce: In a large pot, combine the cauliflower, onion and garlic. Cover with water and season with a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the cauliflower is very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the cauli...

Incredible Uses for Epson Salt in the Garden

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1. Improve Seed Germination Using Epsom salt as a soil amendment before seeding will give your garden a powerful boost right from the start. Magnesium aids in seed germination and helps to strengthen cell walls, leading to more and stronger seedlings. For best results, incorporate 1 cup of salt per 100 square feet of tilled soil or mix 1 � 2 tablespoons into the soil at the bottom of each hole be fore dropping in seeds. 2. Increase Nutrient Absorption Many commercial fertilizers add magnesium to help plant roots take up vital nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur.) For those using all organic materials to feed their gardens, adding Epsom salt to soil will improve absorption naturally, eliminating the need for processed chemical fertilizers. 3. Counter Transplant Shock We�ve all seen how our plants and seedlings wilt when we move them from a small pot to a larger one, from indoors to outside, or from greenhouse to ground. Try feeding transplants with Epsom salt once they�re in their n...

Chocolate Pudding Cookies

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2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375 Combine the flour and soda and set aside. Mix the butter, sugars, pudding mix and vanilla. Beat until creamy. Add in the eggs and mix well. Gradually stir in the flour. Stir in the chocolate chips and drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet . Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Brown Sugar Banana Bread

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Ingredients 4 ripe bananas, cut into chunks 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1/4 cup whole milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Place the bananas into a large plastic zipper bag, seal the bag, and smoosh the bananas with your fingers until very well mashed. Set the bananas aside. Place the brown sugar and butter into a mixing bowl, and mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Cut a corner from the plastic bag, and squeeze the mashed bananas into the bowl of brown sugar mixture. With the electric mixer on medium speed, beat in the bananas, egg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is well combined. Switch the mixer to low speed, and gradually beat in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher ...

The Best Chicken Fried Steak

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Ingredients 4 (1/2 pound) beef cube steaks 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups buttermilk  1 egg 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco(TM)) 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups vegetable shortening for deep frying 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups milk kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Pound the steaks to about 1/4-inch thickness. Place 2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. Stir together the baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a separate shallow bowl; stir in the buttermilk, egg, Tabasco Sauce, and garlic. Dredge each steak first in the flour, then in the batter, and again in the flour. Pat the flour onto the surface of each steak so they are completely coated with dry flour. Heat the shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fry the steaks until evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Place fried steaks on a plate with paper ...

Baked Potato Soup

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Ingredients 2/3 cup flour 2/3 cup butter 1 1/2 quarts milk salt fresh ground black pepper 4 large potatoes, baked 4 green onions, chopped 1 cup sour cream 1 cup bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled, plus more for garnish 5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated, plus more for garnish chives, chopped for garnish Directions Melt butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Using a wire whisk, slowly blend in flour until thoroughly blended. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Whisk in salt and pepper and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly. Cut potatoes in half, scoop out the "meat" and set aside. Chop half the potato peels (optional) and discard the remainder. When milk mixture is very hot, whisk in potato meat. Stir in green onions and potato peels. Whisk well, then add sour cream and crumbled bacon. Heat thoroughly. Add cheese, a little at a time, stirring until all is incorporated. Garnish with chives, grated cheese and bacon crumbles.

Perfect Chicken

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Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 cups chicken broth � cup chopped onion   2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup white wine � cup sliced fresh mushrooms, or more to taste 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons butter � lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon capers, drained � cup cornstarch, or as needed 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil   Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Pour the chicken broth into a saucepan with the onion and garlic; bring to a boil and cook at a boil until the liquid reduces by half, about 10 minutes. Pour in the white wine, return to a boil, and reduce the liquid by half again, about 10 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, rosemary, and sage; simmer until the mushrooms are tender and have given up their juice, about 15 more minutes. Stir in cream, butter, lemon, and capers; reduce heat and simmer the sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes (45 minutes in all). Step 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees ...