My husband calls me the "Queen of Casseroles"     I love making traditional dishes into casseroles.  Granted, there are some ingredients that need to be sauteed to get a good depth of flavor (such as the onion in this dish.)   Try this dish and let me know what you think.  Enjoy! Diane Chicken & Broccoli "Non Stir Fry" Ingredients: Two chicken breasts - diced into 1" pieces16 oz bag Frozen Broccoli Florets, cooked a ..read more

     I love one pot meals!  This meal resembles a "spruced up" Hamburger Helper.  You can swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken.  I've also used a rotisserie chicken.  We prefer cellentani pasta (corkscrew type.)  I usually serve this dish with a nice side salad and fresh green beans.  Enjoy! Diane  Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta  ​ Ingredients 1 Tablespoons butter  1 teaspoon olive oil  2 minced garlic cloves  1 diced onion 1 Pound ground beef  1 Tablespoon dried Italia ..read more

   Yep!  I am that odd person that would make my cooking life purely casseroles if I could!  One dish bakes that render the same flavors of stove top and stir fry versions.  Sure, there are times when the traditional way of making a recipe is best.  I have been working on turning my Cashew Chicken recipe into a "Casserole." ​I think I finally perfected it.  It passed the "husband test."    Enjoy! Diane  Diane's Cashew Chicken Casserole Ingredients:  2 Cups chicken breasts cut into 1-to-2-inch pieces  1 sweet red, orange or yellow b ..read more

     Love the taste of homemade whipped cream on desserts?  Want to keep your whipped cream from deflating?  Make Stabilized Whipped Cream (there are many ways to make it - this is my preferred method) It will last well in the fridge for 3+ days. Stabilized Whipped Cream Ingredients:   2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream   1/4 C Powdered Sugar   1/4 C Vanilla Instant Pudding Powder              (Instant NOT cook type) Directions: Beat on HIGH until thickened to soft peaks ((Start with a COLD bowl and milk!)) Can last 3 ..read more

    We love cold salads for dinner when the weather gets warmer.  This salad is super tasty and we eat it as a main course - its a great potluck dish too.  Enjoy! Diane  ​Ingredients  Dressing 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Pink or Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning blend 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 2/3 Cup chopped pickled cherry peppers plus, 2 Tablespoons pickling liquid 2/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated ..read more

     Easy ingredients make for a super decadent and tasty dip!   Use any dippers you'd like from carrots and celery to pretzels and chips!  You can also adjust the spice level - even leaving the spice out completely.   Enjoy! Diane  Ingredients:   4 Cups Cooked a chopped Chicken   4 ounces Cream Cheese, room temp   1 Cup Cottage Cheese  1/2 Cup Sour Cream   1 10.5oz Can Cream of Chicken Soup  1/4 teaspoon salt  1/4 teaspoon black pepper   1/4 teaspoon garlic powder   1/4 t ..read more

        This spicy soup is full of healthy vegetables and a great way to 'clean out the fridge.'  I always make sure to have a large bag of potstickers in our freezer for making a quick meal like this one!  Enjoy! Diane  Spicy Asian Dumpling (Potsticker) Soup Ingredients: 23 Oz Frozen Chicken Potstickers; I use half a bag of the brand I buy *photo below Broccoli - 1/2 head, cut into florets Cabbage - 3/4 head chopped 5 Green onions - chopped 2 Large Carrots - thinly sliced 2 Quarts Chicken Broth 1 Tablespoon Hot Chili Oil 1 Tablespoon Chili Crisp Past ..read more

     We set the coals of our Big Green Egg off to the side for an indirect fire under the salmon. Using non stick foil we made a lipped edged surface for the salmon to lay on while grilling.  We really like the taste of this salmon. This salmon has a spicy little Cajun kick to it and the honey is the perfect sweet to the overall flavor. This blackened salmon is the perfect recipe to try.  Enjoy! Diane  Ingredients:  Salmon   1.5 pounds fresh salmon Salmon Rub - mix together & set aside   1 teaspoon smoked paprika  1/2 teaspoo ..read more

      Tuscan Chicken is rich in taste and flavor.  You can add some cooked pasta, if preferred.  This is an easy one pan dish that comes together quickly.  Enjoy! Diane  Tuscan Chicken Ingredients:  2-3 Chicken Breasts, sliced in half then into quarters 1/2 cup flour 2 Tablespoon olive oil, divided  1 Tablespoon butter    1 small onion or 2 shallots, sliced in diced 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes 3 cloves garlic, minced   1 Tablespoon fresh Basil paste  3 large handfuls spinach  1/2-1 cup chicken broth  1  ..read more

​     This recipe is swoon worthy and sure to impress guests!  This is my take on Mary Berg's recipe.  I made some alterations to suit my family's tastes.  I love watching Mary on Food Network "Mary Makes it Easy" - she's got some rockin' recipes!!!!!! This dish is a true winner. Enjoy! Diane  One Pan Garlicky Breadcrumb Chicken Thighs with Orzo and Greens Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons Parmesan, ground not freshly grated  1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon dried parsley 3 garlic cloves minced, divided salt ..read more