Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells

1 box of X Large Shell pasta 

Cooked Al Dente add each shell in separated so they don’t cook inside each other and helps reduce tearing 

Pre heat your oven to 350 

Pan fry the Italian sausage till done 

Drain shells and set aside 

You can add separately to each shell a dollop of cottage cheese and a scoop of meat or mix together meat and desired amount of cottage cheese (I add separately)

Set each filled shell in a glass baking dish 

Top evenly on each shell with you favorite spaghetti sauce.  My all time go to sauce is Tuscan Traditions Roasted Red pepper 

Finish off with desired amount of shredded Parmesan cheese

Bake 350° for about 20-30 till sauce is bubbling  

Meat is pre cooked so as soon as it’s hot it’s ready to dish up 

Served well with a side salad and garlic bread 

Enjoy ! 

Chicken Divan

 1 box of chicken flavored Rice a Roni 

Or steam a cup of while rice. 

I use a large oval 6 -8 quart Pyrex Deep casserole dish 

When using the rice a roni  I follow the microwave directions and make it in the casserole dish 

Takes approx 18min

Meanwhile 

I take a 3lb Costco rotisserie chicken and slice it up 

When rice is ready layer the chicken on top of the rice bed 

SAUCE 

1/2 c Mayo 

 1/2 c Sour cream some times I skip the Mayo and just use all sour cream or for a healthier option sun for plain yogurt 

Use 1-2 tbsp of yellow curry powder 

1 can of Cream of chicken soup 

1/4 cup lemon juice 

Mix well ... layer on top of the chicken 

Add a thick layer of cheese I prefer Colby or Mexican blend 

Top with a sleeve of Ritz crackers crushed 

Return to microwave or oven. Until the cheese is melts and chicken is warms back up 

Enjoy this easy one pan dish  !!

Creme Brûlée French Toast

 Who loves Creme Brûlée French Toast !! I’m hooked

8 eggs whisked 

2/3 c heavy cream or milk 

2 tsp Cinnamon 

2 tbsp of grand mariner or salted Carmel Toriani flavor 

Whisk eggs with cream, cinnamon and flavor 

Melt 1/2 c brown sugar in with 

1/2 stick butter and 

1/4 c Caro syrup 

Pour the mixture on the bottom of the pan and add

Chunked or sliced French bread pieces 

Pour egg mixture over the bread and set over night about 8hours   

Bake 350for about 30 min Flip over and cook for 5 more min

Shrimp Ceviche

 1/2 lb thawed pre cooked large shrimp cut into three 

1 English cucumber  (peel if desired)  quarter & cut  

1/2 Red onion- mince or small chucks 

Place in a mixing bowl set aside 

Add the following to a food processor:

Fresh squeezed lime juice, from 2 limes- its important its fresh it doesn't taste the same if its not 

A bunch of cilantro cut off at the head for less stems  

1 jalapeño pepper, de-seed 

2 tbsp of minced garlic 

& a pinch of Kosher salt 

Add mixture to the shrimp, onion and cucumber 

Serve on a tostada with checks of avocado  

lightly spread mayo on the tostada, desired amount of shrimp , cucumber etc... and add avocado 

Makes a great appetizer or a light & fresh lunch 

Enjoy !   

Kalua Pork Tacos

1 large Pork Roast  Crock pot 6-8 hours on low if you use a loin with less fat add a cup of water ti the crockpot.  

Salt well with Pink Himalayan Sea Salt 

About 1-2 TBSP of Hickory Liquid smoke you can always add a little at the beginning and them more a couple hours in.

Cole Slaw: 

Head of green cabbage slice thin

1 c mayonnaise

1/4 c sugar 

1/4 c lime juice 

1/4 c apple cider vinegar 

handful of chopped cilantro 

Mix well 

Topping Sauce:

1 1/12 c mayo 

1/2 cup BBQ sauce 

1/4-1/2 c Brown Sugar

a few shakes of Worcestershire sauce 

& if you have it a Tbsp Mr Yoshida

Mix well try to avoid chucks if the sugar 

Buy your desired tortillas, I use the flour small fajita sized shells. 

Depending on portion size of meat this can easily yield 12-20 small tacos. 

Spoon meat into shell, add coleslaw and topping sauce. you can garnish with extra cilantro or fresh lime  even avocado is a yummy option to add as a topping. Enjoy !!!   

All measurements are estimates I always suggest add some and then add more to your desired taste. Some may want more of a citrus taste to the slaw and may add more lime or less sugar 

 

 

White Chicken Chili

 3 chicken breasts. Cut in to chunks 

2 boxes of Vegetable Broth or Chicken stock

1/2 Chopped onion

1 large Poblano or Anaheim  pepper chopped 

1/2 - 1 whole Can of corn 

1 can White beans 

1 can Great northern beans 

1 can Pinto beans

1 can of strained diced tomato 

Cannalini beans Beans 

Season the pot with 

3-4 tablespoons of minced garlic 

Tumeric 

Cajuns choice blackened seasoning

Chili lime 

Cumin 

Chili powder —— I just do about 3-5 shakes of each seasoning 

Let it all boil for about 20min ! 

Toppings - All optional 

Avocado

Sour cream 

Crushed tortilla chips 

Fresh cilantro 

Lime wedge 

Smoky Southwest Chicken Salad

 Smoky South West Chicken Salad

I took the pic before I added the avocado 🥑 

Romaine Lettuce - 2-3 heads chopped 

Black beans -rinsed 1/2 can 

Corn 1/2 can - (Trader Joe’s roasted frozen corn is best if you have it vs Canned) 

Bell peppers- red or green I prefer red  

Avocado 

Tomatoes 

Grill chicken till golden and then add 1/4-1/2 cup of roasted chipotle salsa and let it glaze to the chicken 

Toppings: tortilla chips or tortilla salad strips 

Garnish : Fresh cilantro and green onion

Smoky SW Dressing :

Mix close to equal parts - i like to go a little heavy on the Queso  

Equal parts or design to taste 

Queso cheese 

Creamy French dressing and 

Roasted chipotle salsa 

Mix well