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CRAB SALAD (SEAFOOD SALAD)

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CRAB SALAD (SEAFOOD SALAD) CRAB SALAD WITH CELERY AND MAYONNAISE IS A DELICIOUS AND INEXPENSIVE DELICIOUS WAY TO ENJOY THE CLASSIC SEAFOOD SALAD WE ALL GREW UP WITH. A Crab Salad Sandwich was one of my favorites I used to order as a kid in sandwich stores. We would go to Subway and I was always so excited to get it that one day my mom went to the grocery store, found it in the seafood department and excitedly came home to make sandwiches at home for us with this amazing seafood and mayonnaise combo. The flavor and childhood memories you have from being a kid are always so wonderful, I have always had nostalgic reactions to food I used to enjoy as a kid. That is why I tracked down the recipe for Pioneer Take-Out Fried Chicken . It was the ultimate in my childhood food memories. How do you make imitation crab salad? With a mixture of celery, mayonnaise, paprika, dill and imitation crab meat. I know it sounds a bit odd to mix seafood and mayonnaise but it is a classic preparation you find...

BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE

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BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE This Banana Cream Cheesecake is made with a fresh banana cheesecake topped with banana bavarian cream! It’s smooth, creamy and full of the most amazing banana flavor! It’s my new favorite and might just stay that way forever! This cheesecake combines two of my favorite things – banana flavor and cheesecake. It’s no secret that the hubs and I have a love of banana flavored dessert. And ever since I was a kid, I have loved cheesecake. So when I first discovered the banana cream cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory, I knew I was in heaven. The only regret I have in regards to this cheesecake is that it has taken me so long to create it at home! So let’s not waste any more time. You need to make this ASAP so to get started, we’ve got the crust. I like to use vanilla wafers in a lot of my crusts, rather than graham cracker crumbs, but it’d be an easy swap to use graham crackers too. I personally like that vanilla wafers are a little sweeter and have more flavor. It r...

Bacon Crackers

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Bacon Crackers Let’s face it, cheese and crackers just don’t make for a crackin’ party. But put bacon on a cracker, and that’s an appetizer that every carnivore can get behind. The salty-sweet-savory-spicy crunch of these bacon crackers will push all of your buttons. The name of this recipe tells it like it is. They’re basically crackers with candied bacon on top, plus a little pepper to make sure you really get hooked. Start with any rectangular or oval butter cracker, like Townhouse, Club, or Ritz, then slap on a strip of bacon. As tempting as a nice thick piece of bacon might sound, thinner bacon actually works best for this recipe, since thick-cut bacon takes longer to crisp up and might make the crackers burn. Don’t be shy with the brown sugar–it helps to weigh down the bacon so it doesn’t curl up, and there’s no illusion that these bacon crackers are a health food anyways. Some recipes for bacon crackers have you wrap the whole cracker in bacon. But we figured that this recipe is...

COCONUT SHRIMP ALFREDO

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COCONUT SHRIMP ALFREDO This coconut shrimp alfredo is out of this world delicious! Spiking this creamy sauce with coconut turned out to be one of my favorite kitchen experiments to date. I meant to add this coconut shrimp alfredo deliciousness to Thursday’s saucy post, but I didn’t want to overdo it with a third recipe in a single post. So without further adieu, here’s another fun (and tasty!) way to take your fettuccine alfredo faceplant to the next level. As always, you’ll get bonus points for serving this alongside a giant pile of veggies. Spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus, peas… whatever you have handy! I’m a big fan of serving this up with a tray of oven-roasted broccoli and some homemade garlic bread. YES! COCONUT SHRIMP ALFREDO The shredded coconut you use can be either sweetened or unsweetened. I have to fess up and admit that, in this case, I favor the sweet stuff! It was beyond phenomenal and, as you know, I am all about that savory sweetness! Need to serve 4 instead ...

Hamburger Steaks Smothered in Gravy

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Hamburger Steaks Smothered in Gravy When I think of a weeknight meal, Hamburger Steaks with Gravy comes to mind almost instantly. It’s Southern comfort at its finest. Simple, savory, flavorful, juicy, melt in your mouth, all beef patties seasoned and smothered in a thick rich homemade brown gravy with onions. When I was a child, my mom hailing from the South never made things like Swiss Steak or Salisbury Steak, she made big, tender, juicy, hamburger patties and cooked them in a hearty brown gravy packed with onions. The end results were truly amazing. A simple dinner that made you want to come back for seconds every time. I don’t know about you but I love a good hearty comfort food that made from scratch but simple as pie. How can you go wrong with making a batch of Hamburger Steaks that are smothered in rich brown gravy? The onions really make the Hamburger Steaks pop with flavor too. You can omit the onions in the gravy, if you like, just add some onion powder if you have little one...

Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon

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Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon creamy garlic butter tuscan salmon is restaurant quality pan seared salmon in a delicious creamy sauce with spinach, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan! Rich and creamy with crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside salmon fillets. The entire family loves this deliciously easy to make Salmon recipe. The creamy sauce is to die for! salmon Besides providing us with incredible rich flavour and high-quality protein, salmon has many healthy benefits. Full of vitamins and minerals (potassium, selenium and vitamin B12), it’s the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that gives salmon its ‘brain food’ reputation. We love salmon! See all of our salmon recipes here! how do you pan sear or fry salmon? Use skin on or skinless fillets. Remove from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking to bring them close to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towel to prevent sticking, allowing the outsides to crisp evenly while cooking. Heat oil in a large skillet be...

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is the perfect chilly weeknight meal! Fresh chicken, ham, and swiss cheese with a creamy sauce and topped with buttered bread cubes – delicious! This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is one you absolutely have to pin or put on your menu plan really soon! It does require a longer bake time because of the chicken, but it really takes mere minutes to put together in the baking dish so you’re free to get other things done while this cooks. Can I make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole ahead of time? You certainly could! Keep it covered with foil and refrigerated before baking in the oven. This is perfect if you have guests coming for dinner! Can you freeze Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole? This recipe would make a great freezer meal! Assemble the casserole in a freezer safe container, cover, and freeze for up to 6 months. When ready to bake, allow casserole to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and be sure to check chicken’s internal te...

Honey Bourbon Steak Tips

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Honey Bourbon Steak Tips Honey Bourbon Steak Bites are seared in a cast iron pan until charred on the outside but still juicy on the inside. They are both sweet and salty with the wonderful flavor of bourbon. This is one of my favorite ways to cook steak for dinner. I like to use either filet mignon or ribeye for this recipe. Filet is good because it stays so tender and I love the flavor ribeye has due to its higher fat content. I add some mushrooms to the pan at the end and they really soak up the flavor of the steak juices. The steak is cut into bite-sized pieces and marinated in honey, brown sugar, garlic, bourbon, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, plus some red pepper flakes for a little heat. The sugar and honey helps the steak bites develop those caramelized brown spots on the outside, making it taste like steak candy.  The sweetness of the honey and brown sugar is balanced with the saltiness of the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Cooking steak that has already been cu...

Cheesy Taco Casserole

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Cheesy Taco Casserole You know what’s better than taco night? We’ll tell you. It’s taco night without all the hassle of assembling things individually. Crumbly taco shells? Nah, we’re good. Taco meat that gets cold before your third taco?? (Because obviously you have to have at least three, that’s just what happens.) Uh, no. We took all the components of our favorite night of the week, taco night, and put everything into hearty casserole form. You’re welcome! The one change we made that most distinguishes these from typical tacos is our use of biscuit mix instead of tacos or tortillas. Had we used tortilla chips or actual taco shells, they would have grown soggy once all of our yummy bonus ingredients were piled on top. We found that biscuit dough was a delicious compromise, since it settles into the beef a bit, plus it’s sturdiness means you can pile whatever other toppings on top that you like! No need to reign it in here, go crazy and make this the taco casserole of your dreamings. ...

CHEESY ONION AND CHIVE POTATO CASSEROLE

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CHEESY ONION AND CHIVE POTATO CASSEROLE Cheesy Onion and Chive Potato Casserole - SO delicious!! Only 5 ingredients - frozen hash browns, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, bacon and chive and onion cream cheese. Can make ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for later. Great for a crowd! #casserole #freezermeal #potatocasserole #sidedish #potatoes We love this Cheesy Onion and Chive Potato Casserole. We've been making it all summer long to go with all our grilling recipes. It is super easy to make and it tastes great!!! There are only 5 ingredients in this cheesy potato casserole - frozen hash browns, cream of chicken soup, bacon, cheddar cheese and chive & onion cream cheese. The chive & onion cream cheese makes all the difference in this casserole. It makes the potatoes so creamy and delicious! You can make this Cheesy Onion and Chive Potato Casserole ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for later. I make this and divide it between three or four aluminum pans. I...

THE BEST EVER SYN FREE CHEESY GARLIC BREAD

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Everyone will go crazy for this Syn Free Cheesy Garlic Bread – a perfect sharing side or party appetizer ! Mixed the ingredients for the bread – oats, yoghurt, egg, a pinch of salt and baking powder. Simple ingredients, nothing complicated or unhealthy, and can even be gluten free if you use gluten-free oats. Crumble up all the mixture with your hands so everything gets combined together, and you will be hit with that amazing wonderful aroma that you just know is going to be amazing. Then getting little spoonfuls of the cheese garlic mixture, push it down into the slits in the bread and place bake in the oven for about 10-12 mins until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden. The Best Ever Syn Free Cheesy Garlic Bread | Slimming World This recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly Ingredients 120g/3oz of Porridge Oats - (3 x HEb's) 1.5 tsp of baking powder salt 2 eggs 120g of Fat-Free Plain Greek Yoghurt Spray oil 50g mozzarella, grated - (1...

APPLE SPICE PORK CHOPS

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If your head explodes upon contemplating the deliciousness of these Apple Spice Pork Chops, don’t say I didn’t try to warn you I used boneless, center cut, thick chops but you can use bone-in as well. Just do not use thin cut pork chops because they will likely cook too quickly and become over cooked. Shoot for something 3/4-1 inch thick. Also, I used fuji apples for this recipe because I wanted something that was halfway between sweet and tart. I would suggest using any variety that is sweet but not sickeningly so. You need a little “acid” in there. APPLE SPICE PORK CHOPS RECIPE These Apple Spice Pork Chops are smothered with apples, onions, cinnamon, and butter which make a rich, flavorful, sweet, and savory main dish. INGREDIENTS 4 pork chops  2 Tbsp vegetable oil  Pinch salt and pepper  1 med onion  2 fuji apples  2 Tbsp butter  1 Tbsp brown sugar  1/4 tsp cinnamon  1/8 tsp nutmeg  1 cup chicken broth INSTRUCTIONS Heat the vegetable oil i...