Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken Spaghetti

Feb 23, 2022 | Dinner, Food

Good ole’ Chicken Spaghetti!

Here’s another one of my favorites! Chicken spaghetti! This is a great meal for the family at dinner time! Make sure you serve it with Love!

 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cooked chicken breast or boneless skinless thighs. (You can use and shred a rotisserie chicken from store for a quicker option)
  • 3 c. dry spaghetti or pasta noodles of choice broken into two-inch pieces
  • 2 chicken boudin cubs
  • 1/2 stick kerrygold garlic & herb butter
  • 1 can of Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken herb
  • 1 Velveeta cheese
  • 1/4 of cream cheese
  • 1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese(to liking)
  • 1/4 c. finely diced green pepper
  • 1/4 c. finely diced onion
  • 1/4 c. Finely diced celery
  • 1/4 c.finely diced green onion
  • 2 c. reserved chicken broth from pot or buy
  • 2 tsp. Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
  • 1/8 tsp. (to 1/4 teaspoon) cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to taste
  • 1 c. additional grated sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Wash chicken in lemon juice. Place the chicken in a large pot and just cover with water. Add boudin cubes. Cook over medium-low heat until cooked through. Allow to cool enough to handle, then shred using two forks.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Preheat skillet with butter, sauté veggies
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, combine sautéed veggies, the Rotel with the juice, undiluted cream of mushroom & chicken soup, Velveeta cheese, and cream cheese. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheeses have melted. Add the garlic powder and onion powder. Add the shredded chicken and cooked pasta . Mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through and the cheese has melted. Serve with Garlic bread and roasted broccoli or green beans. Don’t forget to add an extra LOVE SLICE! .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My Crowd-Pleasing Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger

My Crowd-Pleasing Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger

Jan 28, 2022 | Family & Home, Food, Lunch

My Crowd-Pleasing Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger

 

If you know me, you know I love hosting events and bringing everyone together. My Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger recipe will turn heads and spark conversation. It’s a crowd favorite at cookouts and comes with so many options for dressing. There’s nothing like gathering family and friends together and celebrating community. My recipe is quick and easy and makes for a unique bonding experience with the kids.

Let’s get into my Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 1 family pack of ground turkey (3/4lbs)
  • Bacon
  • 1 pack of Lipton soup mix
  • 1 pack of ranch mix
  • 1 tablespoon of Emeril’s Burger Bam
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Trinity mix
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, trinity mix, soup mix, ranch mix, burger bam, garlic powder, and cumin. Work seasoning through but don’t overwork it.
  2. Pat the burgers out to the size of your liking. (For large or small buns, patty melt, or sliders.) You can also use a burger silicon press to achieve more uniformed patties.
  3. Preheat the skillet or grill. For the skillet, I like to use a dash of avocado oil to coat. Place the burgers on the skillet, and while it’s cooking, place an ice cube in the middle of each patty. This helps maintain moisture.
  4. Pour your tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce over burgers while they’re cooking.
  5. Once side 1 has browned and the ice cube has melted, use a thin spatula to flip the burgers. Let side 2 cook until done (no pink).
  6. Now, place the burgers in the oven on super low heat to keep warm while you toast the buns/bread, cook the bacon, and slice your veggies.

Everyone in my house has different taste buds, so here are a few options for dressing your burgers.

 

Options for Dressing Your Burgers:

  • Brioche buns
  • Sourdough bread
  • Hawiian king rolls
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Cheese
  • Guacamole/avocado
  • Fried egg
  • Grilled onion
  • Onion rings
  • Mayo
  • Mustard
  • Ketchup
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Hidden Valley Secret Sauce

What to Pair with Your Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger?

My Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger recipe pairs well with onion rings or fries for a taste of comfort. If you’re looking to add health-conscious sides, I got you covered! I love pairing this juicy turkey burger with roasted broccoli and/or roasted kale chips. These sides add smokiness and a bit of crunch to your plate.

Once your guests take a bite out of this Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger, it will surely become your party staple!

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Fall “Feel Good” Crockpot Recipe

Fall “Feel Good” Crockpot Recipe

Nov 2, 2021 | Dinner, Food, Holiday Food

Feel Cozy with some Hearty Soup!

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With the leaves turning yellow and cold breezes lowering temperatures, it’s time to break out one of my favorite warm and cozy recipes—Crockpot Lentil Soup! Not only is this recipe a family favorite during the fall, it is easy to make with the help of a handy Instant Pot or your slow cooker of choice. 

 

Here’s the recipe for my lentil soup!

 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced 
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into a ½-inch dice
  • 3 stalks celery thinly sliced 
  • 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning 
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 
  • 4 cloves garlic minced 
  • 1 pack of Lipton onion soup mix 
  • 2 cups of Lentils. I do not recommend red lentils.
  • 1 can (15 ounces) of basil, garlic, oregano diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 
  • Parmesan rind optional; add it if you have it in a large skillet (or All Clad Gourmet Plus Slow Cooker using sear option), 

 

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, smoked paprika, and pepper. Sauté until the carrots and celery are barely soft, about 2 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker (or leave if using suggested slow cooker and turn to slow cook setting). Add to sautéed mixture the slow cooker, add the lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. 
  3. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the lentils are tender, but are not mushy. If the soup is too thick for your liking, thin with a bit of water or additional broth until you reach your desired consistency. 
  4. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. 

 

Once the soup is flavoured to your preferences, serve it hot with a sprinkle of parsley on top! I like to add a bit of quinoa and include a side of bread to create a truly filling meal. This soup pairs perfectly with family and cool nights, making it an autumn staple!

 

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Easy Rotel Dip Recipe For Parties

Easy Rotel Dip Recipe For Parties

Sep 28, 2021 | Food, Quick Snacks, Tamela's Tailgate Treats

I love nachos! (Doesn’t everyone!?)

It’s probably one of my favorite comfort foods. Growing up, my school did countless fundraisers, and during recess, selling snacks was our biggest hit! Nachos were always my first choice—topped with jalapeños. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! The funniest thing is that I’m not a cheese lover at all, but nachos are certainly a way to my heart!

Here’s a recipe for my favorite Rotel dip that goes great with nacho chips!

Ingredients

  • 2 small rolls or 1 large roll of ground sausage (If you don’t eat pork, you can use well-seasoned ground beef, ground turkey, or all of the above!)
  • 1 large block of Velveeta cheese 
  • 1 cream cheese package
  • 2 cans of Rotel tomatoes
  • Chips of your choice
  • Jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  1. Grab a large pot and set it on the stove at medium heat.
  2. Add the ground sausage and let it brown.
  3. Drain the oils from sausage and return to the pot.
  4. Add in the whole 2 cans of Rotel tomatoes, the Velveeta, cream cheese, and milk. (I usually cut the cheese into chunks first so it melts faster.

Once the Velveeta and cream cheese are completely melted, your fabulous, mouth- watering dip is ready to serve! Serve warm along with your favorite chips. The Davis family loves tortilla chips, Frito scoops, and Doritos. And Mamma loves to top it with jalapeños!

As always, don’t forget the love; it’s the most important ingredient!

 

Velveeta Cheese Rotel Dip - The F Word Blog - Tamela Davis

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Strawberry Shortcake – Quick & Easy Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake – Quick & Easy Dessert

Jul 20, 2021 | Dessert, Food, Tamela's Tailgate Treats

I’m not really a baker, but I have a really bad sweet tooth!

Therefore, I play around with desserts pretty often to satisfy that. While in graduate school, one of Demario’s football coaches’ wives took me under her wing and showed me how to make this quick and easy mouthwatering dessert. It’s so good, I had to share!

Ingredients

  • 1 box of butter cake mix
  • 2 sticks of butter (doubled)
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 milk (instead of water)
  • 1 small can of Eagle Brand condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1 container of strawberries
  • 1 container of Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Follow the instructions on the box of cake mix but use my recommended amount of butter (trust me). [Ooh! And I recently added some strawberry mixture inside the cake batter…amazing.]
  2. Use a sheet cake pan for baking the cake.
  3. Once the cake is done and cool, poke holes all throughout the cake. Make sure the holes are large enough for milk to seep in. ( I use the end of a wooden spoon.)
  4. Pour the can of condensed milk over the top of the cake and even it out.
  5. Wash and dice strawberries. Stir in powdered sugar to create a syrup mixture.
  6. Pour syrup mixture over cake.
  7. Top with Cool Whip and serve.

*Place leftovers in the fridge.

(Quesha, thanks for sharing this all those years ago. It’s still one of our favorites, and I love making it for our guests!)

 

 

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Healthy Snack Recipe: Grilled Almond Butter and Honey Sandwich

Healthy Snack Recipe: Grilled Almond Butter and Honey Sandwich

Jan 25, 2021 | Food, Quick Snacks

Servings

1

Ready In:

10 minutes

Good For:

Snack

Healthy Snack

Grilled Almond Butter and Honey Sandwich

Let’s start the new year off with a quick and healthy snack!

Ingredients

  • Earth Balance Butter
  • 4 Slices of Brioche bread (Ezekiel Bread for you super Healthy folk)
  • Almond butter
  • 1/2 Banana peeled and sliced
  • Honey to taste

Healthy, dairy-free snack that’s easy to make! Your family, including the kids, would love this sweet, tasty sandwich to enjoy on any given day! It’s also very filling.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Butter the 4 slices of bread on both sides

Step 2

Spread almond butter on two slices of bread, then drizzle on some and top with banana slices.

Step 3

Cover the sandwich bases with the other two slices, buttered sides up.

Step 4

Heat a frying pan and place the sandwiches with the buttered side down and fry for a few minutes until nice and golden.

Step 5

Turn the sandwiches over and cook until golden brown.

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