1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

4 c. cauliflower rice

1 tbsp. tomato paste

2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken

1 c. canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1 c. frozen corn, defrosted

1 c. chopped cherry tomatoes

2 jalapeños, thinly sliced

1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro

1 c. shredded Cheddar

1 c. Shredded Monterey Jack

Lime wedges, for serving

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add more olive oil if the skillet seems dry, then add cauliflower rice. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add tomato paste and stir until evenly combined and the cauli rice is slightly red. Add chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro and stir until evenly combined.

Top cauli rice with both cheeses, then cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

Serve immediately with lime wedges.

1 bunch broccoli (approx. 1lb)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons wine vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove, minced

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 cup grape tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1⁄2 cup very thinly sliced red onion

Cut broccoli into florets.

Pour enough water into saucepan to come 1 inch up side and bring to boil.

Place broccoli in steamer basket in saucepan; cover and steam until bright green but still crisp (approx 1 min) Drain.

Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl.

Add broccoli, feta cheese, tomatoes and onion.

Toss to coat.

3/4 cup butter or margarine

1-1/4 cups sugar

3 eggs

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained

1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

4 cups firmly packed cubed white bread (crusts removed)

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pineapple and lemon juice. Gently fold in bread cubes. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until top is lightly golden. Serve warm. Yield: 6 servings.

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup sliced celery

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

3/4 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained

2 cups half-and-half cream

2 cups chopped cooked corned beef

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Rye croutons, optional

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add broth and baking soda. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Reduce heat. Add sauerkraut, cream and corned beef; simmer and stir for 15 minutes. Add cheese; heat until melted. Add salt and pepper. Garnish with croutons if desired.

Yield: about 6 servings.

16 oz wide egg noodles, cooked according to package directions

1 head of green cabbage, shredded and lightly steamed, 5 min

1 onion, sliced

2-3 T butter or margarine

8 oz chicken stock

8- 10 oz sour cream

1 T parsley

6-8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

Salt and Pepper

In a large skillet, sauté onion in butter or margarine, add cabbage and stock.  Add noodles and combine well.  Add sour cream, parsley and salt and pepper.

Top with bacon crumbles to serve

1 medium onion, sliced

½ red pepper, slice

½ green pepper, sliced

2 Tbsp butter

1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

Juice of one lemon

1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning

1 tsp garlic salt

Flour tortillas

Sauté onion and pepper in butter until crisp-tender

Add remaining ingredients, except tortillas and sauté 5 min or until shrimp is pink.  Serve on tortillas.  If desired, top with salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese and guacamole.

Serve 6-8

4 chicken Breasts

3 Tbsp olive oil

1 cup barbeque sauce

8 slices bacon, cooked crisp, drained

4 slices Pepper Jack or Swiss cheese

1 cup dried onions

Salt and pepper

Season chicken with salt and pepper and sauté in olive oil until no longer pink

Top with bacon, cheese and dried onion

Serve over a bed of rice or on a bun

3 chicken breasts, cooked/grilled

1 pound thick cut bacon, cooked

8 ounces of cream cheese

1 cup cheddar and jack cheese mix, shredded

½ packet Ranch Seasoning

4 large tortillas, burrito sized

Chop the chicken and the bacon into a small dice (see picture above)

Add all the ingredients except the tortillas into a large bowl and mix well.

Spread a quarter of the mixture onto each tortilla evenly.

Roll into a pinwheel, tightly.

Cut into 1″ pieces and serve cold or if you want to heat, cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 c. shredded Cheddar

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 tsp. garlic powder

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tube crescent rolls

8 pickle spears, halved

Egg wash, for brushing

Preheat oven to 350º. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese with cheddar, cooked bacon, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and mix until fully combined.

Unroll Crescent Rolls into triangles and cut in half lengthwise. Spread mixture on each triangle, then top with a pickle. Roll up.

Brush Crescents with egg wash and bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

1 large loaf French bread or 2 smaller loafs

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup sour cream

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1/4 – 1/2 cup Frank’s Original Hot Sauce (1/2 for quite spicy)

1 1/2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix

1/2 tsp EACH chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder

salt to taste

1/4 cup Blue cheese crumbles up to 1/2 cup if you LOVE blue cheese

1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided

1 cup Mozzarella cheese, divided

3 cups packed shredded chicken (about 1 1/2 pounds)

Garnish (optional)

6-8 pieces Cooked and crumbled bacon

blue cheese (only if you love it because its strong)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Slice about 2 inches deep through the top of the bread, and continue to cut a large rectangle, being careful not to cut through the bottom of the bread. Remove top of bread and hollow out middle to create a rectangular bread bowl. Set aside.

Whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and hot sauce and all spices/seasonings until well combined.

Stir in blue cheese, 3/4 cup cheddar and 3/4 cup mozzarella followed by chicken.

Spoon Buffalo Chicken Dip into prepared French bread and top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Bake on a baking tray at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly golden.

Let bread sit approximately 10 minutes to set and slightly cool then slice. Best served warm.