Friday, August 22, 2025

No-Peek Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 1(10.5−ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1(10.5−ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper and/or red bell pepper
  • 1(1−oz.) pkg. dried onion soup mix
  • 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 2 lbs.)
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
  • Fresh parsley

Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a 3−qt. rectangular baking dish stir together rice, water, both cans of soup, onion, and bell peppers. Sprinkle half the onion soup mix over rice mixture. Stir to incorporate.
  • Season chicken with seasoned salt and remaining onion soup mix. Place chicken over rice mixture. Tightly cover dish with foil.
  • Bake until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked (175°F), about1 hour15 minutes, keeping tightly covered. If rice is not done, cover and bake an additional 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, covered. Top with green onion and fresh parsley and serve.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 (22-oz.) can lemon pie filling
  • 1 pkg. 2-layer size white or yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds (optional)
  • 3/4 cup butter, thinly sliced
  • Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 
  2. Coat a 3-qt. rectangular baking dish with nonstick spray.
  3. Spread lemon pie filling in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with blueberries.
  4. Sprinkle the cake mix over the lemon-blueberry mixture. Top with poppy seeds (if using). Place butter slices evenly over the cake mix.
  5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until browned. Let cool 15 minutes before serving. 
  6. Top servings with additional blueberries, whipped cream or ice cream.
  7. Store any leftover dump cake in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Source
  • https://www.bhg.com/lemon-blueberry-dump-cake-8656658


Thursday, July 10, 2025

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Peas – Family Dinner Edition

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pasta (rotini or penne work great)
  • 1 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1½ blocks cream cheese
  • 3 cups frozen peas

Directions

  • Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
  • In a large pot or skillet, melt cream cheese over low heat. Add in pesto and stir until smooth.
  • Add a bit of pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed.
  • Add the frozen peas to the pasta and warm through.
  • Drain pasta and peas.
  • Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve hot, with crispy chicken and honey lemon sourdough.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Taco-Stuffed Crescent Pockets

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground turkey (or ground beef)
  • 2 heaping tablespoons Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
  • 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded

Directions

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In 8-inch skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and salsa.
  • Separate dough into 4 rectangles on ungreased cookie sheet. Firmly press perforations to seal.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup beef mixture on center of each rectangle. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.
  • Fold short sides of dough up over filling, meeting in center; pinch edges to seal, leaving center open.
  • Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.

Source

  • https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/taco-stuffed-crescent-pockets/bcb79ae1-75f5-47e3-a5df-3ed727264a38

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken & Peaches

Ingredients

  • 4-6 boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 peaches, halved
  • 1 red onion, quartered
  • 1 red bell pepper, quartered
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • Olive oil, salt & pepper
Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss chicken with BBQ sauce and place on sheet pan. 
  3. Arrange peaches, onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes around the chicken then drizzle/spritz lightly with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. 
  4. Bake for 25–30 mins.
  5. Serve with Rice with butter and a squeeze of lemon or Marsha's buttered noodles (with lots of Parmesan!)