Author: LauraGrenier

St. Paddy’s Day Leftover Corned Beef Casserole
This impressive casserole for St. Patrick’s Day leftovers features corned beef baked with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and chilled biscuit dough.

Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

In a 2-quart casserole dish, grease it.

Butter should bubble up when heated in a skillet over medium heat.

For about 8 minutes, cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until it is browned.

Separate the onion.

Mayonnaise and corned beef chili sauce are combined in a bowl.

Sauerkraut should be evenly distributed in the bottom of the casserole dish.

Sauerkraut should be topped with a mixture of corned beef.

On top of the mixture of corned beef, scatter cooked onions.

Add half a cup of Swiss cheese to the onions.

Place casserole dish in preheated oven with aluminum foil covering it.

30 minute bake

Breaded Parmesan Tilapia
These quick and simple tilapia fillets are coated with Italian-seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese for tons of flavor before baking in garlic butter.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

In an 8×8-inch microwave-safe baking pan, combine the butter and garlic.

Microwave for 30 seconds, or until the butter is melted.

Fill a bowl with flour.

In a different bowl, whisk the eggs together.

In a third bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.

Fish fillets should be lightly coated in flour before being dipped into beaten eggs and then bread crumbs.

Put on top of the butter and garlic mixture in the baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, flipping the fish halfway through, or until it is golden and flaky.

Lobster Bisque
Easy and speedy seafood soup!

Place the onion and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a small frying pan.

Cook for 5 to 7 minutes at a low temperature.

Melt the butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.

Blend flour in gradually.

Stir the mixture until it becomes creamy.

Polar Express Hot Chocolate
Enjoy a decadent cup of hot chocolate this winter that is made with cream, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips to keep you warm.

In a large pot over low heat, combine milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt.

Cook, stirring constantly, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chocolate is melted.

Authentic Mexican Picadillo
A genuine Mexican picadillo is made by simmering ground beef with peppers, potatoes, and carrots in two types of hot tomato sauce.

Bring 6 whole tomatoes to a boil in a small pot.

Transfer to a blender.

Add 3/4 cup water onion halves and whole garlic clove.

Blend until smooth.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add chopped onion and serrano pepper.

Cook until onion is transparent.

Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomato and cook for 1 minute more.

Add ground beef; cook until browned about 8 minutes.

Lighter Green Bean and Portobello Mushroom Casserole
This green bean and portobello mushroom casserole offers a fresh spin on a hearty side dish because it is made with lighter ingredients.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Spray an 8×11-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Slice 1/2 the portobello mushrooms and line the prepared pan with them.

Chop the remaining 1/2 and set aside.

Combine mushroom soup and half-and-half in a medium bowl.

Add chopped mushrooms and green beans.

Stir in black pepper and white pepper.

Add 1/2 cup fried onions and and stir until just mixed.

Pour over sliced mushrooms in the prepared casserole dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Remove from the oven and top with remaining fried onions.

Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes more.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Bacon Feta Beans
A versatile green bean side dish with crumbled bacon and feta cheese. Your guests will love it!

Place bacon in a large deep skillet.

Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned but only slightly crisp.

Drain grease leaving a small amount in the skillet for later use.

Crumble bacon reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish and set aside.

Cook frozen beans in a covered microwavable dish for about 3 minutes until thawed but not fully cooked.

Drain liquid pat dry and set aside.

Ranch Zucchini Chips
Flavored with dill and ranch dressing mix, these crispy zucchini chips are a great low-carb alternative to potato chips.

Using a mandoline, cut the zucchini into rounds that are 1/16 inch thick.

Salt should be sprinkled over a clean work surface.

Observe for ten minutes.

With a paper towel, wring out as much moisture as you can from the zucchini slices.

Set the oven to 220 degrees Fahrenheit (105 degrees C).

In a big bowl, mix the zucchini chips with the olive oil to coat.

Ranch seasoning and dill are added after a light stirring to coat.

Apply nonstick cooking spray to 2 sizable baking sheets.

Place the zucchini slices in a single layer on the sheets, being careful not to overlap any.

Breaded Garlic-Herb Tilapia
Breaded in a garlic and herb blend of seasoning and bread crumbs, these baked tilapia fillets provide a quick and easy alternative to frying.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.

Pat fish fillets dry.

Mix bread crumbs seasoning salt and cayenne pepper together in a zip-top bag.

Seal the bag and toss ingredients together in the sealed bag until thoroughly mixed.

Mix milk and egg together in a bowl.

Place fillets 1 at a time into egg mixture shaking off excess.

Place into the zip-top bag seal and shake to coat evenly.

Transfer fillets to the prepared baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until easily flaked with a fork about 15 minutes.

Turn on the oven’s broiler and continue to cook for until edges are crisp about 5 minutes more.

Easy Caramel Popcorn Balls
Fresh-popped popcorn is tossed with a gooey homemade caramel sauce and shaped into balls in this easy recipe you just might get hooked on.

Pour popcorn into a large bowl.

Combine brown sugar condensed milk corn syrup butter and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat.

Cook stirring often until a candy thermometer reads 234 degrees F (112 degrees C) about 5 minutes.

Pour over popcorn; stir to coat evenly.

Scoop some of the popcorn mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap.

Gather and twist the plastic wrap to shape into a ball.

Place popcorn ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; repeat with remaining mixture.

Let cool until set about 5 minutes.