Roasted Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

Creamy roasted jalapeno popper spread with cheese and bacon... in between two slices of Texas Toast. This is a winning grilled cheese combo!!

4 medium jalapeños, stems removed, sliced in half, and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
6 strips bacon, cooked, divided
4 slices Texas toast (Or your bread of choice)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Brush the jalapeños with the olive oil on all sides 
• Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Roast for about 15 minutes, or until the skin of the jalapeños begins to char slightly.
• Remove from oven and set aside to to cool slightly.
• To a medium mixing bowl, add cream cheese, garlic salt, pepper, and onion powder. 
• Mix until creamy.
• Once the jalapenos are cool enough to handle, roughly chop them 
• Fold them into to the cream cheese mixture.
• Butter one side of one slice of bread. 
• On the opposite side, spread half of the cream cheese mixture. 
• Top the cream cheese mixture with 3 slices of bacon and ½ cup of cheddar cheese. 
• Top with another slice of bread and butter the outside. 
• Repeat these steps with the remaining bread.
• Add the buttered sandwich to a skillet 
• Cook both sides over medium heat until the bread is toasted and the cheese is completely melted (3-5 minutes per side). 
• Serve immediately

Recipe: I Am Homesteader

Cheesy Tortellini Alfredo Bake

A comforting and cheesy tortellini bake with a rich Alfredo sauce and tender broccoli florets.

16 oz cheese tortellini
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups Alfredo sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in Alfredo sauce and bring to a simmer.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked tortellini, broccoli florets, and Alfredo sauce.
• Mix until well coated.
• Transfer tortellini mixture to a greased baking dish.
• Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Let cool slightly before serving.
• Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Tip: Add cooked chicken for extra protein.

Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

An easy crockpot chicken stew. Warming, comforting and filling, perfect for chilly autumn evenings.

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 large potatoes, cubed (1 pound)
3 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup milk
1 cup frozen green peas

• Heat olive oil in a skillet. 
• Toss the chicken with flour, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper
• Brown on all sides.
• Transfer the chicken to your slow cooker. 
• Add garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and bay leaf. 
• Pour in the chicken broth.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the vegetables are tender.
• Stir in milk and peas
• Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
• Season with more salt and pepper if needed. 
• Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe:  Tasty Treasures

Caramelized Garlic Mushrooms

Amazing as a side dish, or as a topping for steak or burgers. Thank you Spend with Pennies

1lb white mushrooms 

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
2 cloves of garlic , minced
1 Tbsp soy sauce

• Clean mushrooms by wiping with a paper towel..do not rinse in water
• Slice into thick slices
• Add oil and butter to pan on medium high
• Add garlic and cook til fragrant, about 1 minute
• Quickly toss the mushroom and soy sauce together
• Add to the pan and allow to caramelize by not stirring too much
• Cook until the desired doneness.. about 4 minutes

Apple Bundt Cake

Apple Bundt Cake is a made-from-scratch cake filled with tart apples and topped with a buttery caramel glaze. A taste of Fall.

2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
1½ cups (327 g) vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced

Caramel Glaze

½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons heavy cream, room temperature
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Preheat the oven to 325°F. 
• Lightly spray a 9-inch bundt pan with cooking spray. 
• Set aside.
• In a large bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the sugar, oil, vanilla, and eggs until combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and blend until just combined.
• Gently fold in the diced apples by hand until just combined.
• Pour the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan.
• Bake for 55-70 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
• Allow to cool for about 15-20 minutes in the pan and then invert it onto a wire rack. 
• While the cake is cooling, prepare the caramel glaze.

Caramel Glaze:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.
• Remove the pan from heat, and add vanilla. 
• Stir to combine.
• Allow the caramel glaze to sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
• Drizzle over the warm cake and serve.

Recipe: I Am Baker

Pork Chop and Hashbrown Casserole

An easy, hearty, one dish dinner. Just simply throw the ingredients together and toss it in the oven – easy as pie

5 pork chops
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cook pork chops in a large skillet over medium-high heat until brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. 
• Transfer pork chops to a plate and set aside.
• Combine condensed soup, sour cream, and milk in a large bowl; mix well. 
• Add hash browns and onion; stir to coat. 
• Pour mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish and sprinkle with cheese. 
• Arrange pork chops on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are cooked through and pork chops are tender, about 50 minutes. 
• An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chops should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Recipe: All Recipes

Ground Beef Enchiladas

Ground Beef Enchiladas are baked in a richly flavored red sauce and covered in cheese. Top them with cilantro, sour cream, and olives for an amazing Mexican meal

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes,

Sauce

5 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teapsoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt

Remaining Ingredients

10 6 to 8-inch flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
toppings- olives, cilantro, sliced pickled jalapenos, sour cream

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• In a large nonstick skillet, cook ground beef and onion, crumbling beef, until ground beef is no longer pink. 
• Drain off fat.
• Add seasonings and stewed tomatoes. 
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, breaking the tomato pieces into smaller pieces.
• Meanwhile make sauce 
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. 
• Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in the beef broth and the tomato sauce. 
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute.
• Add seasonings. Remove from heat.
• Pour about 1 1/2 cups of sauce into the baking dish.
• Place about 1/4 cup of filling off-center on each tortilla. 
• Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of cheese over the filling on each tortilla. 
• Roll up and place seam side down in baking dish.
• Pour remaining sauce over the tortillas.
• Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for another 5 minutes.
• Serve with toppings.

Recipe: Spicy Southern Kitchen