Breaded Baked Pork Chops

Description This is a great, basic recipe for breaded baked pork chops. Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and breading. We just did a batch using honey-wheat bread crumbs which gave a slightly sweet taste that balanced our chosen Cajun seasoning. Ingredients 6 pork chop cutlets 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon seasoning salt … Read more

Classic Mac and Cheese

Description Nothing is better than homemade classic mac and cheese, the ultimate comfort food! Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups whole milk 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese 4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese 4 ounces Velveeta® processed cheese ½ cup panko bread crumbs Instructions Preheat the oven … Read more

Dijon Crusted Halibut

Description Delightful baked halibut breaded with a spicy mixture of Dijon mustard, horseradish, fresh Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Ingredients ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ cup dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 4 (4 ounce) fillets halibut 1 tablespoon margarine, … Read more

Shannon’s Smoky Macaroni and Cheese

Description This recipe is the best Mac & Cheese you’ll ever have. It is literally one of 3 meals everyone in my family will eat. The smoked gouda gives this dish its smoky rich flavor. It’s a gourmet grown-up version of the kiddie classic. Take any leftovers and cut into bite-sized squares, bread, and deep … Read more

Avocado Toast with Egg

Description I love avocado toast, and if you add an egg to it you have a full meal. Sometimes I use balsamic vinegar to flavor the avocado instead of the lemon juice. You can make the egg any way you like, but I like it best fried or poached. Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter 2 eggs … Read more

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Description Easy, elegant, spicy and only needs a salad to go with it. If needed, reduce Cajun spice to taste. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta ¼ cup butter 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 2 cups milk ¼ teaspoon salt … Read more

Grilled Panini Sandwich Without a Panini Maker

Description Easy, quick panini sandwich with that restaurant taste, but made using just a grill pan. Feel free to use any meats or cheeses you have on hand. Works great with anything! Ingredients 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, or to taste 2 (1 inch thick) slices Italian bread 3 slices deli ham 2 slices provolone cheese 1 … Read more

Eggplant Sandwiches

Description Roasted eggplant in a French roll with feta cheese, basil and garlic mayonnaise. This was my favorite sandwich of all time, adapted from a cafe at the University of California, Irvine. Ingredients 1 small eggplant, halved and sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (6 … Read more

Emily’s Famous Sloppy Joes

Description This is just a good old-fashioned Sloppy Joe recipe. Just slap some on a bun and enjoy! Ingredients 1 ½ pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1 cup water 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin … Read more

Creamy Pesto Penne with Sausage

Description Quick weeknight dinner. Ready in 15 minutes! Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta ½ pound ground sausage 1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix (such as Knorr®) 1 cup milk ¼ cup olive oil Instructions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook penne at a boil stirring … Read more