Southwestern Egg Rolls

I got this recipe years ago from a friend and am just now getting around to making them.  These were a hit with my family!  They are awesome served with guacamole!  -Kristin

2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups chopped, fresh spinach or 1 (9 oz)  package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry with paper towel
2 cups shredded sharp or Mexican cheese
1 (7oz) can diced green chilies, drained
4 green onions, finely chopped (opt)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package of egg roll wrappers

• Preheat oven to 425F. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl mix together corn, beans, spinach, cheese, chilies, onions, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper. 
• Divide the filling up among the wrappers.  Follow the directions on the package to fold.
• Place on baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

This is quick and easy to put together and the result is delicious. -Kristin

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 
1/2 cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs 
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 
1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 
1 Tablespoon olive oil 
1 egg, beaten 
1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 
favorite jarred marinara sauce

• Spread the 1 TBSP of olive oil into the bottom of your slow cooker. 
• Beat the egg with a fork in a separate bowl. 
• Mix the bread crumbs with the seasonings and the Parmesan cheese in another separate dish. 
• Dip the chicken into the egg, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating both sides with crumbs, cheese and seasonings. 
• Place the chicken breast pieces in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Layer 1-2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top, depending on how much cheese you like. 
• Cover chicken and cheese with entire jar of marinara sauce. 
• Close lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4. 
• Serve with your favorite pasta.

Three Cheese Chicken Pasta

I changed a recipe a bit and turned out with this combination.  This makes a large amount and would be great to serve to company.  -Kristin
 
16 ounce package fusili pasta (or something similar), uncooked
2 (10 oz.) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
5 cups diced, cooked chicken
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 (28 oz.) jars spaghetti sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
2 cans (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
6 ounces of cream cheese, cubed
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Parmesan cheese

• Cook noodles according to directions then drain.
• Simmer together the cooked chicken, basil, spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, garlic salt, salt and diced tomatoes.
• Stir in the the cubed cream cheese and spinach and heat until the cream cheese is melted through.
• Mix together the noodles with the sauce and 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese.
• Pour mixture into a lightly greased lasagna pan.
• Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.

Quick Garlic Knots

I was making a nice Italian meal and needed/wanted some garlic bread to go with it.  I had some refrigerated biscuits and did this to them...the result was delicious.  Nothing super genius here and maybe people already do this and I am the last to find out!  Either way, I don't want to forget...was yummy!  -Kristin

Refrigerated biscuits
Oil
Garlic powder
Garlic salt
Oregano

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Roll biscuits into a rope (like 6 or 8 inches) and knot.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Right out of the oven brush with oil.
• Then sprinkle with seasonings.

Spicy Rice Skillet

This is a recipe from my mom.  It is awesome!  If you don't like the spice change the 10 ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chillies to a can of regular diced tomatoes.  -Kristin

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chillies, undrained
7 ounce can diced green chillies
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 Tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (like Franks Red Hot)
4 cups cooked brown or white rice
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Corn Chips (Frito's)

• Saute the ground meat with the onion and green pepper.  Drain grease.
• Add the diced tomatoes, green chillies, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper and hot sauce.  Simmer uncovered for 10minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients and keep over low heat for 6-8 minutes; stirring occasionally.
• Serve over corn chips.

Blueberry Biscuit Bites

I found a similar recipe on the internet and changed it to suite our tastes. I love how these turned out! So moist and flaky, the blueberries are sweet and juicy. I like to drizzle a powdered sugar glaze over them for a special touch.-Sarah

2 cups flour
3 T. sugar
4 t. baking powder
1/2 t. cream of tarter
1/2 t. salt
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 t. vanilla
1 cup blueberries

• Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. 
• Add egg, milk and vanilla stirring until just mixed, fold in blueberries.
• Scoop up a small amount of dough and roll into a ball. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees about 10 minutes.

Oreo Cupcakes

These were a hit when I made them recently! They are really yummy and really easy to make.-Sarah

1 box chocolate cake mix + ingredients to make cake mix
1 bag Oreos
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1 stick butter, room temperature
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla

• Make cake mix according to directions. Place 1 whole Oreo on bottom of each lined cupcake cup.
• Take half of remaining Oreo's and roughly chop, fold into cake batter. Spoon batter into cupcake liners. 
• Bake about 15 minutes.
• Beat butter and cream cheese until well mixed. Add vanilla and powdered sugar until fluffy. 
• Place remaining Oreo's into a food processor and process until fine crumbs. Fold into frosting.