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Crustless Quiche

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Crustless Quiche Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr Serves 6 to 8 This crustless quiche recipe is just as delicious as a classic one, but it's so much simpler to make! Serve it with a green salad and fresh fruit for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Gluten-free. Ingredients: • 6 large eggs • ½ cup milk • ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pie dish • 2 shallots, thinly sliced (⅔ cup) • 3 cups small broccoli florets, 6 ounces • ¼ cup water • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese, 2 ounces • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or chopped fresh chives Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch or 9.5-inch pie dish. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and several grinds of pepper. 3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the broc...

Outback Steakhouse Honey Mustard Dressing (TNT)

Outback Steakhouse Honey Mustard Dressing (TNT) Prep Time 5 minutes Total Time 5 minutes Servings 24 Author Stephanie Manley Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1/4 cup Grey Poupon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup honey Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours before serving. Recipe Tips: You must use Grey Poupon Mustard - do not substitute. Do not substitute mayonnaise with Miracle Whip. Gail's Notes: Best Honey Mustard Dressing ever! To cut this dressing in half, here's the amount of ingredients needed: 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/8 cup Grey Poupon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey

Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe

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Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe This Avocado Pasta Salad is fresh, creamy, and flavorful with the perfect balance of tangy dressing, creamy avocado, and crunchy veggies. It’s a great side dish for summer barbecues, picnics, or a quick lunch! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle) 2 ripe avocados, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced 1/2 cup cucumber, diced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional, crumbled) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice) 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (optional, for extra tang) 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat) Instructions: Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al-dente (usually around 8-10 minutes). Drain the pasta and rinse it under co...

Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas

Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas INGREDIENTS: 4 tortillas (8 inch) 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1 cup shredded cheddar 3 cups roughly chopped spinach 8 ounces sliced mushrooms Olive oil (optional, enough to lightly coat the tortillas) INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Sauté Mushrooms: In a large skillet, sauté the mushrooms until they are golden brown and tender. Assemble Quesadillas: Spread each tortilla with a layer of mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Top with the sautéed mushrooms and spinach. Fold and Place on Baking Sheet: Fold the tortillas in half, creating a half-moon shape. Place them on a baking sheet. Brush with Oil (Optional): If desired, lightly brush the tops of the quesadillas with olive oil. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the tortillas are golden brown. Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. Tips: For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepp...

Bacon Pea Salad

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Bacon Pea Salad Prep Time 10 min Yield 6 servings Ingredients 4 cups frozen peas (about 16 ounces), thawed 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Directions Combine the first 6 ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes. Stir in bacon before serving.  Gail's Notes: I just made this salad and it is very tasty (and easy to put together)!  

BISCUITS & GRAVY CASSEROLE (TNT)

BISCUITS & GRAVY CASSEROLE (TNT) Ingredients 1 pound sausage 1 1/2 ounces pork gravy mix ( 1 package of Pioneer Brand Peppered Sausage Gravy Mix ) 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 6 eggs 1/2 cup milk to taste salt to taste black pepper 1 Can (8 oz) biscuits ( 1 can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits ) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degree’s.  Take a 9×13 pan and spray it with Pam or whatever you like to use. Then take the Biscuits and cut them into 1″ pieces and line bottom of pan.  Brown Sausage and scatter over biscuits. Sprinkle with Cheddar Cheese.  Whisk eggs and milk with a pinch of salt and pepper and pour it over the pan.  Make Gravy mix per package directions and pour over.  Bake in the oven for about 30-45 minutes. Gail's Notes: This is really, really tasty! I also like to add cooked bacon pieces to the cooked sausage, as that makes it even tastier!!!

Quick and Easy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

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Quick and Easy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Prep 15 mins Cook 15 mins Total 30 mins Serves 4 to 6 (2 to 3 stuffed mushrooms per person) Makes 12 stuffed mushrooms   Ingredients 4 ounces ( 114 g ) bulk hot Italian sausage or one 4-ounce link, casing removed 1 tablespoon (15ml) dry red wine (such as Pinot Noir) 2 medium cloves garlic, finely minced 2 teaspoons fresh minced thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon fresh minced oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1/2 ounce (28 g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, (about 3 tablespoons), divided 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 12 large cremini mushrooms (12 ounces; 340 g ), cleaned and stems removed (see notes) 1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs (1/4 ounce; 7 g) Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley , for garnish Directio...