CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS

No kidding, these biscuits should come with a "highly addictive" warning. I am dangerously obsessed with these. I found this recipe on food.com as a copycat for Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits. I've never been there so I cant tell you if they are similar or not. All I know is that they are the best biscuits I've ever had! You will be so happy you tried these!!

CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS

-2 cups Bisquick

-2/3 cup milk

-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

-6 tbs. butter

-1 tsp garlic powder

-1/4  tsp. Old Bay seasoning

DIRECTIONS:

Pre heat the oven to 450 degrees

1. Combine Bisquick with 4 tablespoons of butter using a large fork.
2. Add milk and cheese. Stir
3. Spoon over a ungreased baking sheet. Make them as big or small as you like.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. In a small saucepan melt 2 tbs. butter-add the garlic powder and old bay seasoning.
6. Spoon mixture over warm biscuits and serve.



SHRIMP SCAMPI OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Garlic and buttery shrimp over pasta-Yes, please! These shrimp are absolutely fantastic. Great over any kind of pasta or rice! You can also serve it solo as an appetizer!

SHRIMP SCAMPI OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA

-10-15 shrimp, deveined and cleaned. Tails on or off, whatever you prefer

-4 tbs. butter

-2 tsp. minced garlic

-1/2 cup of white wine

-2 tbs. lemon juice

-2 tsp. dry parsley

-Salt, pepper, garlic powder

-Angel hair pasta-no more than 1/2 pound

DIRECTIONS:

(Angel hair pasta cooks very quick! Boil the water before making the shrimp. Drop the pasta into the water once you add the shrimp to the skillet. They will both be ready at the same time.)

1. Season shrimp with salt, pepper and a generous amount of garlic powder. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the butter over MEDIUM heat. Once all the butter is melted and starts to bubble add the shrimp. Let the shrimp cook for 2 minutes then add the garlic. Continue cooking the shrimp and garlic for anther 2 minutes.
3. Flip the shrimp and continue to cook until the shrimp just start to curl. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the wine and parsley to the skillet and turn the heat up to MEDIUM HIGH. Whisk ingredients together for about 3 minutes. 
5. Toss the pasta with the white wine sauce and serve the shrimp on top. 

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED CHICKEN

I love making this chicken! Its so easy to put together and I always get compliments on it. Simple, easy and very yummy. Give it a try!

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED CHICKEN 

-4 thinly sliced chicken breast

-4 slices prosciutto

-1 tsp. dry oregano

-1 tsp. pepper

-1 tsp. garlic powder

-2 tbs olive oil

-1/4 cup white wine

(no salt! the prosciutto will salt the chicken enough)

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• Directions:

1. Lay the prosciutto down an a cutting board and sprinkle with oregano.
2. Season the chicken on both sides with pepper and garlic powder.
3. Lay each piece of seasoned chicken on top of 1 slice of prosciutto and wrap it around the chicken.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over MEDIUM heat.
5. Cook the chicken about 5 minutes on each side or until the prosciutto is crispy and the chicken is cooked all the way through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside once done. 
6. Turn the heat on the pan down to LOW. Add the white wine and whisk the wine into the oil for about 1 minute. Turn the heat to a simmer and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour over the chicken and serve.

T-BONE STEAK MARINADE

This is a must try marinade! We had this last night and my whole apartment smelt like a steak house-and I mean that in the most amazing way possible. Make sure to marinate the steak over night. It really does make a big difference. The meat is so tender, juicy and absolutely packed with flavor. This marinade can be used with any steak-give it a try!

T-BONE STEAK

-1/2 cup water

-2 tbs brown sugar

-1/4 cup soy sauce

-1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

-2 tbs balsamic vinegar

-2 tbs lemon juice

-1 tsp garlic powder

-3 fresh garlic cloves, crushed

-2 tbs olive oil

-1 tsp salt

-2 tsp pepper

-2 T Bone steaks
-1 sheet of tin foil

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large zip lock-all all ingredients. Marinate in the fridge overnight.
2. Take the zip lock out of the fridge 30-45 minutes before serving. This will bring the steak to room temperature and prepare it for grilling!
3. Cook steaks on grill or grill pan however you like them. Make sure to let the meat rest under a tin foil tent for 5 minutes before serving. Don't rush it-it will be worth it.

GARLIC PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES

Everyone loves mashed potatoes but we all know they can get a little boring. This is a great way to spice up your usual mashed potato routine. The garlic and Parmesan adds ton of flavor! Great side to serve with any entree. 

GARLIC & PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES

-1 lb potatoes (peeled and cut into same sized cubes)

-1/2 cup Cream

-2 tbs minced fresh garlic

-1/4 c grated Parmesan Cheese

-2 tbs Butter

-Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Add cubed potatoes to a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover the potatoes. Salt the water and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil turn the heat down to keep a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork. (About 10 minutes)
2. In a medium saucepan add the cream and garlic Cook over MED heat, stirring often for 2 minutes, turn the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Drain the potatoes once done and return them to the same pot you were just boiling them in. Add butter and about a large pinch of salt and pepper.  Mash and add the garlic-cream mixture and  Parm cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes- taste and add more salt and pepper if needed! Serve

PENNE ALLA VODKA

Penne Alla Vodka is a very popular dish among my friends and family here in New Jersey. Anyone who's had it from an Italian restaurant or Pizzeria knows just how good it is. Making your own sauce is even better! This is an easy, fool proof recipe. You can't go wrong, try it!

PENNE ALLA VODKA

-4 tbs. Butter (1/2 a stick)

-1/2 Onion-minced

-1 tbs. Garlic-minced

-1/2 cup Vodka

-1 (28oz) can of Crushed Tomatoes

-1 cup Heavy Cream

-Salt, Pepper,
-1 tsp. Basil
-1 lb Penne Pasta

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large skillet (make sure it has a high brim) saute onion and garlic in butter over MEDIUM heat until onion is soft (about 5 minutes). Lightly season with salt and pepper.
2. Add vodka and cook for 5-7 minutes.
3. Add crushed tomatoes and basil, season with salt and pepper. Cook on LOW heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. (turn to a simmer if it starts to bubble up)
4. Add cream-turn the heat to MEDIUM. Stir the cream and tomato sauce together for a few minutes. Turn the heat to a SIMMER and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
5. Serve over penne pasta!

CHILI DIP

Quick, easy, delicious! I have never met a person who didn't like this dip. When I serve this to my husbands and his friends during the game, I usually set it down and get out of the way as fast as I can. Its eaten in moments. I suggest grabbing some before its all gone!

CHILI DIP

-1 (16oz) can Hormel Chili with beans

-1 (8oz) package Philadelphia cream cheese

-2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese

Serve with Tostito Chips

DIRECTIONS:

Pre Heat the oven to 350 degrees 

(This dip can also be microwaved-I suggest baking it, stays hot longer)

1. Line a 8"x8" baking dish with cream cheese.
2. Top the cream cheese with the chili.
3. Top the chili with the shredded cheese.
4. Bake for 30 minutes or until the dip is bubbling (or 5 minutes in the microwave)