Crock Pot Bowtie Casserole

A comforting and hearty casserole made in the slow cooker with ground beef, pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese. Perfect for busy days when you need a delicious meal ready by dinner time.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1 can 10
• 75 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 oz bowtie pasta, uncooked
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain

Stir in the tomato sauce, cream of mushroom soup, water, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper

In a greased slow cooker, layer half of the meat mixture, followed by half of the uncooked pasta, and then half of the shredded mozzarella cheese

Repeat layers

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until pasta is tender

Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired before serving

Instant Pot Black Pepper Beef

Here is a quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for Black Pepper Beef that tastes great and doesn't take much time to make.

Ingredients:

• 1
• 5 lbs beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon black pepper, coarsely ground
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

Set Instant Pot to saut mode and heat vegetable oil

Add garlic and ginger, saut for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add beef slices, brown on all sides

In a bowl, mix beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and black pepper

Pour the mixture over the beef in the Instant Pot

Secure the lid, set to high pressure for 10 minutes

Once done, perform a quick release

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry

Stir the slurry into the Instant Pot to thicken the sauce

Serve over rice, garnished with chopped green onions

Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes

The flavors in this Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes go so well together. The soft chicken, spinach, and artichokes go well with the creamy lemon sauce, making a dish that is both comforting and classy.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat

Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side

Remove from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant

Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet

Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes

Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest

Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3-4 minutes

Add chopped spinach and artichoke hearts to the skillet

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted and artichokes are heated through

Return chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some sauce over the top

Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving

Classic Grilled Cheese

Feel good with a grilled cheese sandwich. This recipe is easy to follow. The outside is just right, and the inside is gooey.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread
• 2 slices of cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions:

Place a slice of cheddar cheese between the two slices of bread to form a sandwich

Spread butter on the outside of the bread slices

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat

Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese melts about 3-4 minutes per side

Remove from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve

Buffalo Chicken Dip

A creamy and flavorful dip perfect for parties, this Buffalo Chicken Dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup buffalo sauce
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions:

Shred chicken and put it in a slow cooker

Add ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and buffalo sauce

While stirring every now and then, cook on low for one to two hours, until the cheese melts and the dip is warm all the way through

Before serving, sprinkle with chopped green onions

Loaded Baked Potatoes

These classic loaded baked potatoes are cheesy, fluffy perfection, filled with creamy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions.

Ingredients:

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C

Clean the potatoes well and poke several holes in each one with a fork

A fork should be able to go through a potato without breaking it

Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft

Take the potatoes out of the oven and let them cool down a bit

Along the length of the potato, cut it in half and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer inside the skin

Add the scooped potato flesh to a bowl and mix it with sour cream, half of the cheese, half of the bacon, half of the green onions, salt, and pepper

The mashed potato mix should be put back into the potato skins

Add the rest of the cheese, bacon, and green onions to the top of each potato

Put the potatoes back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and starts to bubble

If you want, you can serve it hot and top it with more sour cream, bacon, and green onions

Tuna Avocado Rice Bowl Sushi

A delightful sushi bowl featuring fresh tuna and creamy avocado on a bed of seasoned rice, drizzled with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sushi rice, cooked
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 200g fresh tuna, sushi grade, thinly sliced
• 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• Nori sheets, cut into strips for garnish

Instructions:

Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until the sugar and salt are gone

Add the vinegar mix to the cooked sushi rice and mix it together gently

Put the rice that has been seasoned into bowls

Put avocado and tuna slices on top of the rice

Put soy sauce and sesame oil on top of the avocado and tuna

Put toasted sesame seeds on top and nori strips on top of that

Serve right away and enjoy!