Chicken/Shrimp Sriracha-cha-cha Bites

These are so ridiculously delicious I could lick the pan. No joke.

They are easy and great for a party or dinner. I know the ingredients are a little generic but you can figure those out depending on your particular taste and how much you are making.

Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized chunks 
-or-
1 lb tail off shrimp
1 lime 
sriracha sauce
bacon
brown sugar

Directions:
1. In a gallon size zip lock bag mix chicken or shrimp, lime juice and enough sriracha sauce to cover all the chicken or shrimp. Mix and refrigerate overnight.
2. Cut bacon slices into fourths. I leave this in the package and cut it because it is easier.
3. Wrap bacon around each bite of chicken or shrimp.
4. Roll in brown sugar and lay in baking dish.
5. Bake at 350 until bacon is cooked to your desired crispiness.

Seriously, you're going to love these!!!!!

Pasta Salad

This one is quick and simple but super yummy

Ingredients:
16 oz multi-colored curly pasta
2 pkgs pesto sauce mix
1 bag dried tomatoes
garlic to taste

Directions:
1. Make pasta according to directions
2. Make pesto sauce according to directions using only 2/3 of required water
3. Toss

Easy Baked Tortellini

This is my go-to dinner when I don't have time or ingredients:

Ingredients:
1-2 packages premade tortellini (I use Bertolli or Costco)
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 jar Alfredo sauce
4 oz mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Cook tortellini as directed
2. Mix in both jars of sauce and pour into a large baking dish
3. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese
4. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes until golden and bubble

Mama's Veggie Casserole

This is a must have for family dinners and holidays.

 Ingredients:
4 oz Velveeta cheese cubed, not melted
1-2 cans cream of chicken or cheese soup
2-3 bags mixed veggies (your choice, I use corn, carrot and green bean)
3 sticks butter
1 loaf of bread 

Directions:
1. Cook veggies as directed and drain
2. Add soup to veggies and stir
3. Pour into 9X11 baking dish
4. Add cubed cheese, mix
5. In a bowl, melt butter
6. Tear bread into pieces and add to the top of the veggie mix
7. Pour melted butter over the bread
8. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until bread is golden brown

Baked Mac & Cheese

This is super easy and very, very good.


Ingredients

* 1 pound(s) rotini or cavatappi
* 2 cup(s) whole milk
* 8 ounce(s) cream cheese
* 3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
* 1 teaspoon(s) fresh-ground pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
* 1 1/2 cup(s) grated sharp Cheddar
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 1/2 cup(s) (about 6 ounces) shredded smoked Gouda or Monterrey Jack


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the pasta following package directions. Strain the pasta, rinse with cold water to cool and prevent clumping, drain well, and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
2. Combine the milk, cream cheese, butter, pepper, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter and cream cheese have melted -- about 10 minutes.
3. Toss the Cheddar, Parmesan and Gouda (or Monterrey Jack) with the reserved pasta. Add the hot milk mixture and stir until well combined. Transfer pasta to a 3-quart baking dish and bake until the macaroni is set and the top is golden brown -- about 30 minutes. Divide macaroni and cheese among 8 plates and serve hot. You can also bake this in ramekins.

Sherri's Sweet Potato Bake

Title: Sweet Potato Bake

Calories:

Serves: 6

Oven: 325

Ingredients:
3 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ cup heavy cream

Topping
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
3 tbsp melted butter

Directions:
Mix all ingredients except topping with mixer until creamy. Fold into 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle topping. Bake at 325 for 25-30 minutes.

Sheri's Cheese Potatoes

Title: Cheese Potatoes

Calories:

Serves: 4

Oven: 350

Ingredients:
7 medium potatoes, boiled, cooled and sliced thin
¼ cup butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 oz sour cream
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping (see below)

Topping
¾ cup cornflakes or planko crumbs
¼ cup butter melted

Directions:
Boil, cool and slice potatoes thinly. In a large pan, melt butter. Add soup, sour cream, onions and cheese. Melt over medium heat. Fold in potato slices. Pour into a baking dish and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Top with cornflakes and butter or planko crumbs for a crunchy top.

Sherri's Potato Wedges

Title: Potato Wedges

Calories:

Serves: 6

Oven: 375

Ingredients:
3 large potatoes
½ cup mayo
½ tsp hot sauce
¼ tsp onion salt
½ tsp house seasoning (see below)
1/8 tsp pepper
2 cups corn bread dressing mix

House seasoning
1 cup salt
¼ cup black pepper
½ cup garlic powder

Directions:
Cut potatoes into wedges. Mix mayo, hot sauce, onion, seasoning, and pepper. Put potatoes into a large plastic baggie. Add seasoning, seal and toss. This coats the potatoes quickly. Remove potatoes and roll in corn bread dressing mix. Arrange in a single layer and bake at 375 for 45-50 minutes.

Sheri's Chili Cheese Bacon Fries

Title: Chili Cheese Bacon Fries

Calories:

Serves: 4

Oven: broil

Ingredients:
Bag of frozen French fries
1 tsp chili powder
½ cup green onion, chopped
Crumbled bacon
Shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
Bake fries until crispy according to package directions. Sprinkle fries with chili powder, add onion, bacon and cheese. Broil 2-3 minutes.

Sheri's Broccoli Casserole

Title: Broccoli Casserole

Calories:

Serves: 6

Oven: 350

Ingredients:
16 oz cooked broccoli
1 can cream of mushroom soup
½ cup shredded cheese
2 tbsp milk
1 tbsp mayo

Directions:
Mix all ingredients and place in baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Sheri's Trailer Tot Casserole

Title: Trailer Tot Casserole

Calories:

Serves: 4

Oven: 350

Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef
2 cans cheddar cheese soup
1 bag tater tots

Directions:
Do not cook meat. Press it into a 9x13 baking dish. Spread cheddar cheese soup on top of ground beef. Top with tater tots. Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Sweet Potatoe Fries

Title: Sweet Potatoe Fries

Calories: 89 each

Serves: 4

Oven: 425

Ingredients:
2 sweet potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
½ lime juiced

Directions:
Wash and dry potatoes and with the skin on, slice into ½ inch thick rounds. Cut rounds into ½ inch thick slices. Toss in a bowl with oil, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. On a baking sheet, spread potatoes into a single layer and roast, stirring every 10 minutes until brown and tender, 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer to bowl and sprinkle with salt.

The Best Grape Salad Ever

1 8oz cream chese (softened)
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 lbs red grapes
2 lbs green grapes
1 pkg Emeral brand pecan pie flavored pecans

Mix all ingredients except for the grapes and pecans. Once well mixed, fold in the grapes. Pour in a bowl and sprinkle the pecans on top. Serve and be ready to hand out the recipie to others!

* Note, if you mix the pecans in with the salad instead of putting them on top, they will turn a funky color.