Monday, June 1, 2026

Bread Maker Banana

 If your bread machine has a Cake, Quick Bread, or Quick Cake setting, this recipe works well:

Bread Machine Cake Mix Banana Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)

  • 3 large eggs

  • ⅓ cup melted butter or vegetable oil

  • Optional: ¾ cup chocolate chips or 1 cup chopped walnuts (Bread Dad)

Directions

  1. Remove the kneading paddle if your machine's manual recommends it for quick breads.

  2. Add mashed bananas, eggs, and melted butter/oil to the bread pan.

  3. Add the cake mix on top.

  4. Select the Cake, Quick Bread, or Quick Cake cycle.

  5. After mixing begins, scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula if needed.

  6. Add chocolate chips or nuts when the machine beeps for add-ins (or about 5 minutes into mixing).

  7. Bake through the cycle. Test with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean.

  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely. (Bread Dad)

Tips

  • Yellow cake mix gives the most traditional flavor, but butter pecan, spice cake, or vanilla cake mix also work well. (Bread Dad)

  • Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for the best flavor. (Bread Dad)

  • If your machine does not have a Cake or Quick Bread setting, use the Dough/Mix cycle to combine ingredients, then bake in a loaf pan in the oven at 325°F for 60–70 minutes. (Allrecipes)


Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Honey Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms

 Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts (sliced thin)
1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper to taste

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Crock pot spinach and artichoke dip

 To make a delicious crock pot spinach and artichoke dip, follow these simple steps:

  1. Combine 8 oz of chopped spinach and 8 oz of chopped artichokes in the crock pot.
  2. Add 16 oz of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.
  3. Mix in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. Cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally until creamy and heated through.
  6. Serve warm with tortilla chips, bread, or veggies for dipping.

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes

 

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

  • 3 1/2 tablespoon ranch dressing mix

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 1/2 pounds yellow baby new potatoes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, cubed at room temperature

  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing

  • cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided, plus more for garnish

  • cooked and crumbled bacon to taste

  • thinly sliced scallions for garnish


1. Stir together chicken broth and ranch dressing mix in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker until combined. Add chicken breasts in an even layer over broth mixture, followed by an even layer of potatoes. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork tender, about 2 hours and 45 minutes on HIGH or about 3 hours and 45 minutes on LOW.

3. Remove chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Let them cool slightly for 5 minutes. Coarsely shred the chicken using 2 forks.

4. Add cream cheese, ranch dressing, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese to slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH until cheeses begin to melt and potatoes are fully tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and stir cheese mixture until just about fully combined.

5. Add shredded chicken back to slow cooker and stir until evenly coated in cheese mixture.

6. Divide among 8 shallow bowls. Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese, top with bacon and scallions. Serve immediately.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 55 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 cups

https://www.allrecipes.com/slow-cooker-loaded-chicken-and-potatoes-recipe-8678923

Breakfast Casserole

 

ingredients


directions

  • Combine 1 3/4 cups cheese and next 6 ingredients.
  • Fold in potatoes.
  • Spread half of the mixture into a baking dish (9x13 inches).
  • Top with sausage.
  • Top with remaining potato mixture.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Cover.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes.

Shepherd's Pie

https://www.facebook.com/reel/25928172983446939 


3 pounds of ground beef, precooked and drained

2 McCormick brown gravy mixes

1 can mushroom soup

peas

carrots

onion

Frozen corn

paprika

onion powder, garlic powder

cut baby potatoes or mashed potatoes


Half way through cooking, add 2 cups beef broth