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.

Whipped Vanilla Frosting

I have always wanted a really delicious creamy white frosting that I could count on when needed. This recipe was a great find. It went perfectly on the white cake I made, and I can't wait to use it again I found this recipe on kitchensimplicity.-Sarah

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 T. milk
1 t. vanilla

• Beat butter until pale and creamy, about 6 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and beat about 6 more minutes.

White Cake

I found this recipe on allrecipes when I was looking for a delicious white cake to bake. It got great reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. I was really happy with the results and would make this again!-Sarah

1 boxed white cake mix
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 t. salt
1 1/3 cups water
1 cup sour cream
2 T. oil
1 t. almond extract
1 t. vanilla extract
4 egg whites

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Stir together the cake mix, flour, sugar and salt until well combined.
• Pour in the water, sour cream, oil, extracts and egg whites. 
• Beat with mixer on low until well combined, about 4 minutes.
• Pour into greased and floured pan. I used 2, 9" round cake pans.
• Bake about 20 minutes.