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Pan Seared Scallops with Bacon Cream Sauce are cooked perfectly, then served up on a bed of that dreamy bacon-packed sauce… If you are looking to impress anyone with your skills in the kitchen, this is the one dish that’ll steal their hearts every single time.  This is how you open a date-night dinner to remember. For Valentine’s Day this year, I wanted to give you all a recipe that will both be the perfect way to show someone how much you love them, and also show yourself how much you love YOU. Because there’s no other way to say “I love you” than perfectly seared scallops nestled in bacon cream sauce.   If ever there was a recipe to seal the deal on date night, this one is it. Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, chopped 1/2 Tbsp butter 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup Parmesan, freshly grated 1/2 tsp olive oil 6 large scallops Salt & pepper Chopped chives for garnish Directions: In a medium skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slo...

I am from Boston.  I had never heard of chicken spaghetti.  My badass boyfriend, Miles, is from Little Rock and, apparently, grew up on it.  It can be a tricky business to attempt to recreate a dish you have never tasted yourself.  And Miles is a finicky eater & likes his stuff the way he likes it.  I repeatedly asked him to describe chicken spaghetti to me but, not a cook himself, he seemed at a loss.  I asked him to get the recipe from his grandmother – but he neglected to & now she is gone – her chicken spaghetti secrets gone along with her. INGREDIENTS 1 lb pasta – cooked 1 lb chicken tenders 2 TBS butter 12-16 oz Velveeta (plus extra if you want to add more when you reheat it – see above notes – or if you like a wetter dish use the full 16oz.  Go less for a mac-n-cheese texture – more for an Alfredo kinda thing.) 1 cup milk 1 10 oz can Rotel (tomatoes & chilies) 1 10 oz can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom or cream of celery...

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ReimagineYourCereal #CollectiveBias This super easy yogurt and cereal parfait with fruit jelly comes together in a snap for breakfast. Just a little prep work the night before means a special breakfast the next morning.  Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved all things jello-y. I wanted to incorporate this into my parfaits, but still keep it breakfast friendly. The jelly I used here is SUPER easy and super guilt free! At least, guilt free if you are cool with 100% fruit juice. Which, come on… It’s fruit juice. So let me tell you the easy steps to make this parfait. Step one. This super easy yogurt and cereal parfait with fruit jelly comes together in a snap for breakfast. Just a little prep work the night before means a special breakfast the next morning.  Ingredients 1 lb Plain full fat Greek yogurt maple syrup optional, to taste 2 cups cereal optional, one cup each of two...

Easy red enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef and a blend of cheddar and monterey jack cheese. These flavorful enchiladas are always a hit! Fill with the seasoned beef and a sprinkle of cheese. I prefer to use a blend of freshly grated cheddar and monterey jack. It’s the best! Roll them gently and place them into the prepared baking dish. Pour any of the remaining sauce over top, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. We love these with a dollop of sour cream and scoop of guacamole. I like to serve them with a side of black beansand rice. These easy red enchiladas are a family favorite. The kids love them and so do we! Easy red enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef and a blend of cheddar and monterey jack cheese. These flavorful enchiladas are always a hit! INGREDIENTS: 2 tssp. olive oil 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. cumin 2 (10 oz.) cans red enchilada sauce*, divided 8 corn tortillas, raw or fried**...

Ritz crackers are definitely one of our Achilles heels, in that it’s incredibly difficult to stop snacking on them once we have one…so, add them to a creamy chicken casserole and you can understand why it’s a truly delicious, addictive dish that everyone loves. Basically, you make this and it’s game over. We love it for how good it tastes and the fact that it’s a breeze to make – does it get any better than that after a long day? INGREDIENTS 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded 1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 sleeve ritz crackers, crushed 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika, garnish 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Combine soup and sour cream in a large bowl, then stir in shredded chicken. Season generously with salt and pepper, and stir in Italian ...

Cheesecake! Bananas Foster! Can you say…..heavenly dessert?  This starts with a perfect cheesecake.  Want to know how I got this cheesecake? I did not make it.  It was gifted to me.  Yup! My friend and I get together to bake on school vacations.  Well, she needed to make a cheesecake for her daughter’s science project.  She was testing if it would crack using the method below.  Curious about the results? It did not crack! After baking it, she gifted it to me to “play” with.  Now THAT is friendship.  I had my heart set on a bananas foster cheesecake so that is what I turned it into.  Bananas cooked in butter and hot, brown sugar=perfection.  This is a winner! Bring on the bananas foster cheesecake….. Ingredients 2 Sara Lee pound cakes (Or click here to bake your own) 2 containers cool whip (Or click here to make your own) 1 package instant vanilla pudding (prepared according to package directions) One batch Bananas Foster (recipe bel...

Don’t you hate when you’re eating a burger and the toppings go sliding off onto your lap? We solved that problem by wrapping everything up together, which also really allows the sweet and smoky flavors to permeate the meat. Once you taste how much island flair our Hawaiian-inspired burger has, you’ll never eat a plain hamburger again. Make this burger even more over-the-top with a slice of cheese— ’cause you know that if bacon, pineapple, and cheese make such a good team on pizza, they’ll be amazing on a burger. Or you could also use this bacon-wrapping technique to dress up chicken breasts, or go really exotic and sub teriyaki for the BBQ sauce. Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef ½ cup prepared barbecue sauce Kosher salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste 4 canned sliced pineapple rings 8 slices bacon Hamburger buns (optional) Hamburger toppings (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and it set asi...

A few years ago I made a delicious one-pan dinner with some chicken apple sausage, potatoes, and apples. It’s such a great meal and is full of some great Fall flavors. This time though, I decided to do a paleo version. Instead of regular white potatoes, I used sweet potatoes and the results were fabulous! This one-pan paleo dish is full of great flavors from the apple and sweet potatoes, making for quick tasty meal! Ingredients 4-6 Chicken Apple Sausage links, sliced 2 medium apples, cored & diced 3-4 sweet potatoes, diced ¼ C water Instructions Heat large pan on stove or electric skillet on medium high heat. Cut sausage into slices. Add to the skillet. While sausage cooks, dice apples into small chunks (I left the skin on) and cut the sweet potatoes. Add to skillet. Gently stir to combine, add water, and cover. Let all ingredients cook together until potatoes and apples are just fork tender. Serve warm & enjoy! Recipe Source: momendeavors.com

What is pimento cheese? Pimento cheese is a treasured Southern dish. It is sometimes referred to as “the pâté of the South”. The base of the recipe is pretty simple – shredded cheese is combined with mayo and diced pimentos . Everyone has their own little variation though – some people use different types of cheese, add spices, or even bread and butter pickles (yuck!). My recipe, the one I’m sharing with you today, includes diced jalapenos, white pepper, and celery salt. My personal favorite cheeses for this dish are sharp cheddar and extra sharp white cheddar. It is best to buy block cheese and shred it yourself. Store bought shredded cheese is full of preservatives that alter the taste. Tillamook makes an excellent version of both cheddars. One of the simplest and most popular ways to serve pimento cheese is in a sandwich. Traditionally, white bread is used and the only condiment is mayo. The pimento cheese sandwich is undoubtedly the most popular item at the Masters golf tournament ...

Crispier than a regular nacho, these practically melt in your mouth. Try the spicier version if you like them hot! The wonton aspect gives a unique twist to your every day nacho platter. The Maple Leaf Prime chicken strips make preparation a breeze. The green onion garnish is a necessary touch, and the kick from Frank's Red Hot Sauce is non-negotiable - a must have! -  Ingredients 1/2 lb (225 g) Wonton wrappers, cut in half to triangles Vegetable oil for frying 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) Salt 5 Maple Leaf® Prime Naturally® Chicken Strips 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Grated Mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Assorted diced vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, onions) 1/3 cup (80 mL) Franks® Red Hot® Sweet Chili Sauce™ 1/4 cup (60 mL) Roughly chopped peanuts 2 tbsp (30 mL) Thinly sliced green onions Directions HEAT oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C). Working in batches, fry wonton wrappers for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Place chips on a baking sheet lined with paper towel to...

One banana, two bananas, three bananas foster! These gooey, caramelized bananas taste great on ice cream, crepes, waffles, pancakes and beyond! Among the butter, brown sugar and dark rum, the whole gang will find bliss in every bite. Our bananas foster are ready to serve in just 15 minutes from start to finish. While this dish calls for a cup of dark rum, don’t worry about serving this to the kids—the alcohol will burn off completely during the cooking process so there’s no actual booze—just rich, delicious flavor that’s left behind. This recipe is a shining star in your repertoire because it can ‘dress up’ just about anything in a pinch. You don’t have to make the breakfast waffles from scratch—the ones from the freezer section will work just fine. You get the idea! what you'll need 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 4 bananas, sliced diagonally 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup dark rum let's do it Melt butter in a large skillet. Add brown sugar then sti...

It’s strange to think about all the frozen dinners I ate because many were dishes that are so, so, so, simple to put together. Chicken cordon bleu is one of those simple recipes. But regardless, how could you not take pleasure in rolling up a piece of chicken with ham and cheese, and rolling it in breadcrumbs? Start out with some chicken cutlets. These are super thin slices of chicken breast that you can buy from the store. Lay each chicken cutlet out and season with salt and pepper (and don’t mind the avocado on my cutting board…) Bake for a half hour until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is gooey! PS This is a good make-ahead dish. You can roll up the chicken breasts and secure a day in advance, then roll in the flour/egg/breadcrumbs right before baking and pop it into the oven. Ingredients  1 lb chicken cutlets (I had 5)  1/4 cup flour  1 egg, whisked  1 cup panko breadcrumbs  1/2 tsp garlic powder  1/2 tsp onion powder  1/2 tsp paprika...

In this mouthwatering recipe for Peach Barbecue Little Smokies, the famous mini sausages are marinated in a sweet, savory sauce that has a kick of spice. Better yet, you only need four ingredients to make it. Simply toss the Smokies, peach preserves, barbecue sauce, and cayenne pepper into a crockpot, and… well, that’s about it. When Peach Barbecue Little Smokies are finished cooking, you’ll have a batch of bite-sized sausages smothered in a thick sauce, the tangy and smoky flavors satisfying to all your taste buds. In fact, you may want to keep a pile of rolls nearby for extra dipping! These Peach Barbecue Little Smokies are going to be an instant game day party hit! Made in the slow cooker with barbecue sauce, peach preserves, and cayenne pepper, it’s an addictive appetizer recipe everyone will love! Ingredients 28 ounces little smokies (2 14-ounce packages) 1 cup barbecue sauce 12 ounces peach preserves 12 ounces chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Instructions Add all in...

To make the baked ziti, I cooked up a batch of penne ziti and then tossed it with the sauce.  Then for the “chicken parmesan” twist, I added in some shredded cooked chicken, chopped fresh basil, and lots of grated Parmesan. I know that traditional chicken parmesan requires you to bread and pan-fry the chicken.  But I thought the dish already had plenty of flavor and texture without adding the extra fat/calories.  And hey, true to the name, we’re including lots of chicken and lots of Parmesan.  So I’m sticking with it. This Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti only requires 6 ingredients and is totally delicious and comforting. INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces DeLallo penne ziti (or any pasta shape) 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts) 1 (25 ounce) jar DeLallo Pomodoro Fresco Tomato-Basil Sauce (pasta sauce) 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (I used 2% low fat) 1/3 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped DIRECT...

Our family's favorite meatballs are loaded with fresh herbs and cheese. They are bursting with flavor.  You can make pasta sauce, but there is truly no need. They are the best daggum meatballs ever!  No sauce required. Simple recipe, magnificent meatballs!  Last week we had my bestie over for her birthday and I made my favorite 40 Minute Quick and Easy Cheesy Meat Lasagna, It is outrageous and goes in the oven in just 15 minutes. You can not beat that, unless.... you make meatballs to serve on the side and garlic Parmesan pull apart bread (we will get to that next week). So, I whipped up a batch of our family favorite meatballs.  I used fresh herbs, fresh Parmesan cheese, a few other ingredients and waited for them to bake with great anticipation.  Mere minutes later Chad and I were popping these meatballs like candy. Seriously!  No pasta.  No sauce.  Just the best daggum meatballs that I have ever had.  The richness of the beef shines throug...

Let’s just admit it, how many of us are too lazy to make our own sushi at home? Good take-out just makes the choice to easy. Well, that was until today when I finally got around to making it in bowl form 4 years later. I had pinned a recipe from Whole Foods website years ago for sushi bowls because I loved the idea and just now after months of having the sushi rice and nori sitting in my pantry I’m finally getting to it – but seriously why did I wait this long?? These bowls are amazing! How could you go wrong with deconstructed sushi piled high in a bowl (minus the raw fish in this version, so I guess many would say not real sushi but still sushi to me)? It’s destined to be a new go-to weeknight recipe for you! It’s so easy, just chop everything up and toss it together then serve it individual bowls. No meticulous cutting and rolling just slice it, dice it, dress it and boom! Dinner (or lunch) is served. You still get that perfectly sticky sushi rice (which really is so easy to make bt...