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Homemade Salsa Recipe

Homemade Salsa Recipe

This Homemade Salsa is super easy to make, and made me wonder why I ever purchased store-bought. It’s perfect for taco night or with tortilla chips.

Creamy Ravioli in White Sauce

Creamy Ravioli in White Sauce

This Creamy Ravioli in white sauce with sun-dried tomatoes is an amazing restaurant quality meal that is ready in under 15 minutes!

Chicken Zucchini Casserole

Chicken Zucchini Casserole

This Chicken Zucchini Casserole is a comfort food classic made with fresh zucchini, bell peppers, a creamy cheesy sauce, and a crispy topping. Make this, and it will be everyone’s new favorite dinner recipe!

Celina Swartz

Chicken Zucchini Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Large Red Bell Peppers, chopped
  • 3 Large Zucchini cut into ½ -inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup  chicken broth
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 4 oz Cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup  shredded mozzarella cheese, plus more to top
  • 1 tbsp Grated Parmesan, plus more to top
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt, garlic powder , pepper
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 3-4 tbsp  Seasoned panko bread crumbs, I use Italian style

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add the chicken and season with salt, garlic, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, for about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Then, add the about a teaspoons of oil to the same pan and return it to the heat. Add the zucchini, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just barely fork tender, for about 5 minutes. Transfer the zucchini mixture to the large bowl with the chicken and set aside.
  3. Now, add the butter to the same pan and let melt. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour starts to brown, for about 1 minute. Whisk in the broth and milk. Bring to a low boil, whisking often to smooth out the sauce as much as possible. Then, turn off the heat and add the cream cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1 tablespoons Parmesan and stir until melted. Stir in the 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper.
  4. Drain all of the liquid from the chicken and vegetable mixture and stir the mixture into the sauce. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the casserole with mozzarella, Parmesan, and the breadcrumbs. Bake until the top is browned and the edges are bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
    If desired, set the oven to BROIL for the last couple of minutes of the cooking time to brown the top a little more.
    Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving. ENJOY!
Breakfast Parfait

Breakfast Parfait

This Greek yogurt parfait is loaded with strawberries, honey vanilla Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and crunchy granola. This breakfast parfait is a great way to start your morning!

Skin Glow Juice

Skin Glow Juice

Your skin reflects your inner health. Try this yummy juice for glowing skin.

Caramel Iced Coffee

Caramel Iced Coffee

This caramel iced coffee recipe is super easy to make. Start your day with a delicious cup of coffee. 

Celina Swartz

Caramel Iced Coffee

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Cold brew
  • 1 tbsp Caramel sauce, plus some to top
  • 1 cup Milk, I used Almond milk
  • Ice cubes
  • Whipped cream, optional

Method
 

  1. Brew coffee. I used cold brew coffee. If brewing hot, make sure to leave it to cool before pouring. Add coffee to a mason jar, milk, and caramel sauce. Place lid on and shake.
  2. Pour into a glass, add ice and top with whipped cream and drizzle with more caramel sauce. ENJOY!
Baked French Toast Sticks

Baked French Toast Sticks

Make busy mornings a breeze with these Baked French Toast Sticks, that’s perfect for dunking in warm maple syrup! These freeze beautifully and only take 30 seconds to reheat.

Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk

If you LOVE Almond milk, did you know you can make it at home? Homemade almond milk is pure with no additives, tastes better than store-bought and is super easy to make!

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This Pineapple upside down cake is moist and DELICIOUS! This classic dessert is super easy to make, filled with the perfect amount of pineapple flavor!

Celina Swartz

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar 
  • 1 20-ounce can pineapple slices (drained)
  • Maraschino cherries
For the Cake
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp  baking powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 
  • 2 Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Reserved pineapple juice

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F
  2. Pour the melted butter in a 9 inch square pan and then evenly sprinkle with the brown sugar. Arrange pineapple slices over the brown sugar. Place a cherry in center of each pineapple slice.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat butter until creamy. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until well combined. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  6. Beating on low speed, add a third of the flour, milk and pineapple juice beating just until combined. Continue alternating with the remaining flour, milk, and juice until well combined.
  7.  Pour the cake batter over the pineapples. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 5-10 minutes and then top the pan with a plate, pan or serving dish, then carefully flip the cake/dish over. Serve warm and ENJOY!
Chocolate Sheet Cake

Chocolate Sheet Cake

This easy chocolate sheet cake is moist and delicious! Topped with a delicious chocolate frosting, it’s a perfect cake for birthdays!