INGREDIENTS:

• (1) 2lb bag of frozen diced potatoes (thawed)
• (1) can of cream of chicken soup
• 8oz. sour cream
• (2) cups of shredded cheddar
• stick butter (for greasing dish)
• salt and pepper to taste, (optional bacon bits and chives for topping)

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• in large mixing bowl, combine potatoes, soup, sour cream, half of cheddar cheese, salt and pepper
• hand stir mixture
• grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with butter
• spread mixture evenly into baking dish
• add remaining cheese to top (add extra if desired, or even different cheese types)
• (optional) add bacon bits or chives as a topping
• bake for approximately 30-40 mins, or until potatoes are soft

Have you got the cooped up, quarantined blues? Try this quick and easy recipe to brighten your day:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1lb ground sausage
• 1 ten ounce can of Rotel 
• 1 large block (2lbs) of Velveeta cheese (cubed)
• A few ounces of milk

DIRECTIONS

• Combine cheese, milk, and Rotel into slow cooker bowl on medium heat
• Brown ground sausage in skillet 
• Add sausage to slow cooker, thoroughly mix

​Cheese dip is done when mixture stirs smoothly. Pour, drizzle over foods or use as the perfect dip!

​Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp white vinegar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup milk
• blue food coloring

Frosting

• 16 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 5-6 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350° F and link cupcake pan with paper liners. Spray paper liners with nonstick cooking spray, if desired, so cupcakes don’t stick too much to the liners.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer or using electric beaters, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla and vinegar.
• Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, soda, and mix gently (on low) to incorporate. Add milk and stir to combine.
• Add blue food coloring, about 1 tsp to 1 Tbsp to get the desired blue color and stir to distribute color evenly. 
• Divide batter equally between 24 cupcake liners then bake at 350° F for 25-30 minutes until done and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 
• Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.
• While cupcakes are cooling, beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla and 4-5 cups powdered sugar. Beat until desired consistency is reach for frosting.
• If frosting is not stiff enough, add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time beating thoroughly between each addition, until desired stiffness is reached.
• Frost cupcakes and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 6 Everything Bagels, split
  
• 1 lb of black forest ham, sliced
• 1 lb of roasted turkey, sliced
• 12 slices of Swiss cheese
• 8 tbsp of butter, melted
• 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard

​Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. and split the Everything Bagels and line the bottom halves in a 9x13 baking dish.
2. Place Swiss cheese, ham, turkey and a second slice of cheese on bagel bottoms and add the bagel tops.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and Dijon then drizzle over the Bagel tops. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-30 minutes until warm throughout and the cheese is melted.

​Ingredients

•  1/2 pack 7 oz McCormick Simply Asia Chinese Style Lo Mein Noodles (or 3 1/2 oz.)
•  2 tablespoons cooking oil
•  3 cloves garlic
•  8 oz shrimp
•  6 oz bok choy, sliced
•  8 oz red bell pepper, sliced
•  white sesame seeds

Sauce:

•  1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
•  2 tablespoons soy sauce
•  1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
•  1/2 cup chicken broth
•  1 teaspoon sesame oil

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini sliced and quartered
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 10 ounces Mexican style diced tomatoes with green chilis (salsa or diced tomatoes could be used), canned
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Brown ground beef with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned.
3. Add tomatoes and remaining spices. Cover and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes.
4. Add the zucchini. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes until zucchini is cooked, but still firm.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. pork tenderloins, trimmed (comes with 2 pieces, 2 – 2 1/2 lbs. total)
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 4 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons butter sliced into 6 pads

Spice Mix

• 1 TBS EACH chili powder, garlic powder
• 1 tsp EACH salt, onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Herbs to add later

• 1/2 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme