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Philly cheesestake quesadillas with deli roast beef, onions, bell peppers, and a white cheddar cheese sauce.

Philly Cheesestake Quesadillas

All the goodness of a Philly Cheesestake Sandwich, but in a quesadilla. Thin slices of roast beef are sauteéd with strips of onion and bell pepper, and don't forget the cheese. Our homemade cheese sauce is less sodium than Velveeta® or any store-bought jar. The recipe is a Master Mix for the freezer that comes […]

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Grilled Chicken Sausage with Peppers, Onions & Herb Vinaigrette.

Grilled Chicken Sausage, Peppers & Onions with Herb Vinaigrette

You can choose any chicken sausage for this quick and easy weeknight dinner. Flavors that work well with the herbed vinaigrette are Aidells® Chicken & Apple or Italian Style, Johnsonville® Chicken Apple, or any other brand that has apple or Italian flavors. You Might Also Like… Spicy Grilled Chipotle Shrimp Grilled Chicken BLT with Green

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Lighter King Ranch Casserole

Lighter King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Why is it called King Ranch Casserole? Many people think the famous casserole started at the King Ranch in Texas, but the origin of the King Ranch Chicken Casserole is unknown.  The casserole is likely named after the King Ranch and is a favorite Tex-Mex dish across the Midwest.  King Ranch is one of the

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Healthier Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk-Basil Dressing

Healthier Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk-Basil Dressing

Is Fried Chicken Salad Healthy? This Fried Chicken Salad is much healthier than similar versions from a restaurant.  I always like to compare apples to apples and I did find a couple of fried chicken salads with a mayonnaise based dressing.  Many restaurants will serve this type of salad with a mustard based dressing, which

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Easy Cobb Salad Pizza

Easy Cobb Salad Pizza

What is a Cobb Salad? This easy Cobb Salad Pizza was inspired by the original salad in pizza form.  The Cobb salad was created in 1937 by Bob Cobb, the owner of The Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant.  The original salad ingredients were lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, tomatoes, chives, and avocado.  Many versions today also include

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Steak Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce.

Steak Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola

What Kind of Beef Goes in a Steak Sandwich? The beef cut I chose for Steak Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce is Flank Steak.  Flank steak is a lean cut of beef and can be grilled, broiled, pan-fried, braised, just about any cooking method works.  To keep the meat tender it is

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Chicken Zucchini Soup Recipe cooking on the stove. Rotisserie chicken, zucchini cut in half moons, sliced carrots and celery in a broth flavored with oregano and thyme and garnished with fresh basil.

Chicken Zucchini Soup

What are the Health Benefits of Zucchini? Our Chicken Zucchini Soup has 1.5 servings of vegetables; mostly coming from the zucchini.  A favorite summer squash that is easy to grow and full of health benefits.  Zucchini is a low glycemic food that is rich in vitamin B6 which can help regulate blood glucose.  Also, lowers

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