Chinese Barbecue-Stuffed Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb lean (at least 85%) ground beef
• 1/2 cup drained water chestnuts (from 8-oz can), chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 2 -3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 2- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury Grands! Southern Homestyle refrigerated Buttermilk biscuits (8 biscuits)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in water chestnuts, green onions, the barbecue sauce, hoisin sauce and five-spice powder; mix well. Cool 15 minutes
4. On work surface, separate dough into 8 biscuits; press or roll each into 5-inch round.
5. Place about 1/4 cup beef mixture in center of each round to within 1/2-inch of edge. Bring sides of dough up around filling; press to seal and twist slightly at top.
6. Place biscuits in center of ungreased 13x9-inch pan or cookie sheet, twisted side up, in 2 rows of 4 with sides touching.
7. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Remove biscuits from pan.

Notes
- Serves 3-4

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/chinese-barbecue-stuffed-biscuits/5509b5cc-042a-4fa7-b71a-a7e22a04b02a

Classic Carolina Sausage Balls

Ingredients

• 1 pound Neese’s Country Sausage
• 1 (10-ounce) package mild or sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 2 cups biscuit mix (up to 3 cups of biscuit mix for desired texture)
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Bring sausage and cheese to room temperature
2. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (about 3 minutes)
3. Use small cookie scoop then roll into small balls
4. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes

Notes
- Try this recipe with Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar or Cheddar Cheese with Caramelized Onions

- Dipping suggestion - Sweet Hot Mustard (Hickory Farms)

Source
https://www.ourstate.com/an-ode-to-sausage-balls/

Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 (8-oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
• 24 slices (about 5 oz) pepperoni
• 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup)
• 1 cup tomato pasta or pizza sauce, heated

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F separate dough into 8 triangles; pat out each triangle slightly.
2. Place 3-5 slices pepperoni, slightly overlapping, on center of each triangle.
3. Top each with about 1 tablespoon cheese.
4. Roll up, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point.
5. Place rolls, point side down, on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 375°F for 10 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Serve warm crescents with warm pasta sauce for dipping.

Notes

• Shape these crescents up to 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate them. Bake them just before they'll be served.
• Serve a couple of these tasty rolls with a big green salad.

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pepperoni-pizza-crescent-rolls/051c5e19-4557-44d0-892b-c5ddb72e4637

3-Ingredient Brookie Bars

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 oz) Pillsbury Place & Bake refrigerated chocolate fudge brownies
• 1 package (16 oz) Pillsbur  Ready To Bake refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup M&M’s candy-coated chocolate candies

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing foil to hang over sides of pan for easy removal after baking. Spray with cooking spray.
2. Press brownies evenly into bottom of pan. Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until brownies are set around edges and toothpick inserted in center of brownies comes out almost clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
3. Crumble cookie dough into medium bowl; mix in chocolate candies. Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto top of baked brownie layer. With back of spoon or offset metal spatula, gently press cookie dough together to form even layer.
4. Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until cookie layer is set and golden brown. (Cover with foil the last 5 minutes if necessary, to prevent overbrowning.) Cool completely, about 2 hours. Remove bars from pan; cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Notes

• Line your baking pan with foil for easy removal of the bars for cutting.
• Customize the bars by using colored M&M's candies that match the holiday.
• Swap the Pillsbury refrigerated cookies or brownies flavors for your own favorites, such as sugar cookies, Reese's peanut butter cookies, peanut butter brownies or marshmallow brownies. Note that bake time may vary.

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/3-ingredient-mms-brookie-bars/dd423a61-809f-4ced-8626-da8163873f54

Parmesan-Lemon Chicken Rice Bake

Ingredients

• 14 oz chicken (not breaded), cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In baking dish, mix all ingredients well.
3. Bake 50 minutes - 1 hour or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
4. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Notes
Garnish with additional grated lemon peel, chopped fresh chives or chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired.

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/parmesan-lemon-chicken-bake/f27858b6-5211-4c94-acff-18d0c70c7b72

Beef Tortilla Taco Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) 
• 1 package (1 oz)  taco seasoning mix
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 3/4 cups salsa
• 1 can (12 oz) whole kernel sweet corn
• 6 flour tortillas (6 inch)
• 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
3. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water and bell pepper strips. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in salsa and corn.
4. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cut tortillas in half; place 6 tortilla halves in bottom of baking dish.
5. Top with half of beef mixture (about 3 1/2 cups). Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the cheese and remaining tortilla halves. Top with remaining beef mixture and cheese.
6. Spray piece of foil large enough to cover baking dish with cooking spray. Cover baking dish with foil sprayed side down. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Notes
To Make Ahead:Wrap foil-covered casserole in double layer of plastic wrap; label and freeze up to 3 months.

To thaw and bake:Thaw overnight or until completely thawed in refrigerator. Remove plastic wrap. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is hot (165°F) and cheese is melted.

To bake from freezer (no thawing):Heat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic. Bake 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes or until center is hot (165°F) and cheese is melted.

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/beef-tortilla-taco-casserole/ac129c37-e2ad-4a1e-9f34-02f54945ec52

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken with Carrots

Ingredients

• boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 pound carrots, peeled
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon jarred/frozen minced garlic

Directions

1. Wash and peel carrots, leave whole
2. Whisk together vinegar, honey, salt, and garlic
3. Add chicken or pork to slow cooker along with carrots
4. Pour balsamic mixture over the top
5. Cook on low for 8 hrs

Notes

• Keep the carrots whole instead of chopping, this allows you to throw everything in the slow cooker in no time at all. Also, it makes for a much prettier presentation!
• I also think it’s fairly important in this recipe to brown up your chicken thighs a tad before slow cooking because crispy browned up chicken is so much more appealing.
• Can also use pork loin

Source
https://slowcookergourmet.net/slow-cooker-balsamic-chicken-carrots/?_utm_source=1-2-2

Homemade Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. chopped spinach (optional)
• 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder 
• 1/8 tsp. pepper or to taste

Directions

1. In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients until well incorporated. Add two tablespoons of olive oil to the mixture to prevent dryness
2. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out mixture and form into balls 
3. Preheat oven o 400F
4. Bake meatballs for 25 minutes or until internal temperature is 165F 
5. Serve with spaghetti and red sauce, alfredo or even rice

Notes

• Don’t overcook these! Depending on your oven cook times may vary. The size of your cookie scoop may also play a factor. Just check it frequently and you should be good to go!
• Don’t have an air fryer or oven? Just form these into thin patties and cook them in a little olive oil! Tastes great as well!

Source
https://easytoddlermeals.com/homemade-chicken-meatballs

Creamy Lemon Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Mayo
• 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 2 Garlic Cloves Fresh squeezed lemon juice- 2 lemons
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup extra light olive oil 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients and SHAKE!

Notes
Great on dark greens and brussel sprouts

Source
http://shopthebuyguide.com/blog//kale-salad

Homemade Artisan Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon yeast (Active Dry Yeast)
• 1 1/2 to 2  cups room temperature water (start with 1 1/2 cups)

Directions

1. Mix the flour, salt, and yeast until combined.
2. Add in the water in a large bowl (start with 1 1/2 cups then add more until it isn’t dry, but you don’t want it too wet).
3. Cover with a plate or plastic wrap and let sit for 8 to 24 hours (on the kitchen counter). Then degas, by stirring it once to get the air out.
4. Grease your bread pan with oil or butter (coating with flour helps it to not stick).
5. Place bread dough in your baking pan and let it rise for an hour covered with a dish towel.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes covered with tin foil, then 10 minutes uncovered until golden on top (best to “tent” the tin foil so it doesn’t stick to the baking bread).

Add-ins
Cranberry Hazelnut Bread
Before you add the water mix in- 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

Cheese Bread
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Kerry Gold, use micro plain)

Rosemary
A handful of freshly chopped rosemary, top with flaked sea salt

Cinnamon Raisin
1/2 cup raisins, 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Source
https://nestingwithgrace.com/homemade-artisan-bread-easy-recipe

Easy Sesame Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sesame oil
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tsp ginger paste from a tube
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced (frozen)

Directions

1. Combine first five ingredients, shake well
2. Pour over warm pasta

Notes
Can easily add chopped baby spinach, green onions, bell peppers, stir-fry veggies, etc.

Source
https://easytoddlermeals.com/asian-inspired-bow-tie-salad/

Frozen Limonana

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, from around 3 lemons
• 1/2 cup loosely packed mint
• 6 Tbsp sugar
• 1 cup water
• 4 cups ice cubes

Directions

1. Combine water, sugar, and half of the mint leaves in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. Simmer for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
5. Discard the mint leaves and refrigerate the syrup to let it cool.
6. Combine the mint simple syrup, the rest of the fresh mint leaves and the fresh lemon juice in a blender.
7. Blend at high speed until well mixed.
8. Add the ice and blend until the ice is thoroughly crushed.
9. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Source
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-nosher/frozen-limonana-the-israeli-slushie-your-summer-needs

Quick Cobbler

Ingredients

• 1 can pie filling, any flavor
• 1 cup Baking Mix
• 1 cup Milk
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Grease 8x8 baking dish
3. Combine baking mix, cinnamon, nutmeg
4. Stir in milk
5. Stir in melted butter
6. Pour mix into baking dish
7. Top with pie filling
8. Bake for 50 min - 1 hr until golden brown

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream

Source

TheBudgetBabe / Instagram

Eclair Cake

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
• 1-1/2 cups cold milk
• 15 graham crackers, broken crosswise in half (30 squares), divided
• 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
• 1 container Chocolate Frosting

Directions

1. Beat pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Let stand 5 min.
2. Cover bottom of 8-inch square pan with graham squares, overlapping as needed to form even layer.
3. Stir COOL WHIP into pudding; spread half over graham squares in pan.
4. Cover with 10 of the remaining graham squares.
5. Repeat layers of pudding mixture and graham squares.
6. Refrigerate 3 hours.
7. Spread top with whipped Chocolate Frosting.

Notes
Mom's recipe:

1. Line 9×13 with graham crackers. Mix 2 large boxes of vanilla pudding with 5 cups milk and 8 oz. whipped topping. Layer with crackers and spread chocolate icing on top. Chill in fridge.

Source
Mom
https://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipe/105225/graham-cracker-eclair-cake