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14/11/2025

14/11/2025

13/11/2025

13/11/2025

Cheesy Sausage and Rice Skillet
Ingredients
16 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds or half moons
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups steamed broccoli, chopped
2 boxes (6.5 ounces each) Rice-A-Roni, original flavour
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Steps
●Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the sliced smoked sausage and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned.
●Remove the seasoning packets from the Rice-A-Roni boxes and set aside. Add the rice mixture from both boxes to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to coat the rice in the butter and sausage drippings.
●Pour in 5 cups of water to the skillet. Stir in the reserved seasoning packets from the Rice-A-Roni and mix thoroughly. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
●While the rice and sausage cook, steam the broccoli florets until tender, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
●Stir the chopped steamed broccoli into the skillet. Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and mix until fully combined and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

13/11/2025

Garlic Herb Sausage Tortellini
1stick garlic & herb butter
4 oz garlic & herb whipped cream cheese
1 package Johnsonville brats -peel skin then slice the brats sausage
2 tb Italian seasoning
1 tb minced garlic
1/2 c beef broth
1 c heavy cream
24 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
Fresh grated Parmesan
Fresh basil

In large deep skillet, heat garlic & Herb butter. Add
the peeled & sliced brats. Add seasonings and garlic and cook the sausage completely.

Add broth and add tortellini cook until tortellini is cooked through.

Add heavy cream and stir to combine. Heat a few minutes
To serve add parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley for garnish.

13/11/2025

Avocado Ranch Sauce
●Pit and peel a medium avocado. Add rough chunks of the avocado to a blender.
●Add in 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 tsp salt.
●Also add 1/4 small jalapeño (roughly chopped) and 2 cloves garlic.
●Add water as require to achieve desired consistency.
●Blend everything together to a create a smooth, creamy sauce.

13/11/2025

Caprese Pasta Salad
Ingredients
8 ounces small pasta, such as small shells, farfalle or rotini
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
4 tsp McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Gluten Free Salad Supreme Seasoning
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 package (8 ounces) 1-inch mozzarella balls
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
●Cook pasta in salted water as directed on package. Rinse under cold water. Drain well.
●Mix oil, vinegar and Seasoning in large bowl until well blended. Add cooked pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach and onion; toss to coat well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

13/11/2025

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
This slow cooker chicken and gravy could not be easier. You'll want to serve this over hot rice or mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food dish.
By Natalie Gravois
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 packets chicken gravy mix
1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Directions
●In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together canned soup, gravy mix. chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Add chicken. Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.
●Before serving, carefully shred chicken using a hand mixer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories180 Total Fat 6g Saturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 56mg Sodium 1077mg Total Carbohydrate 9g Dietary Fiber 0g Total Sugars 0g Protein 21g Vitamin C 0mg Calcium 29mg Iron 1mg Potassium 208mg

13/11/2025

Caprese Salad
4 tsp salad Supreme seasoning mix
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c white balsamic vinegar
Combine
8 oz cooked pasta
1 pt cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 red onion Chopped or small slivers
1 pkg mozzarella balls

13/11/2025

Chicken Fajitas
2 # chicken cut into 1" strips
3 tbs olive oil
1 bell pepper cut into strips
1 sweet onion cut into strips
2 c chopped cabbage
2 tbs chili powder
1 tsp paprika, & cumin
1/2 tsp onion, garlic powder
Cilantro to taste
1/2 tbs lime juice
1/4 c chicken broth
Elijah x reaper sauce or any hot sauce to taste
●Brown chicken in olive oil, add peppers, onion and cabbage
●Add spices, broth & hot sauce. Stir to combine.
●Bring to a boil, lower heat to simmer to meld flavors.
●Serve on tortillas