Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

I LOVE comfort food especially cheesy, creamy comfort food and this recipe definitely achieves comfort food nirvana. I usually add shrimp and scallops or chicken and whatever veggies I'm craving that night, broccoli, peas, carrots, bell peppers, or all the above!! Add all your favorites to make it your special dish!!


Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
8 ounces softened cream cheese cut into chunks
 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus a little more to reach your desired consistency
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 onion-chopped
8 ounces fettuccine noodles
all your favorite veggies or meats
white truffle oil


1. Chop onions and saute in skillet until transparent, remove from heat
2. In large pot heat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, heavy cream, black pepper, garlic salt and onions and cook until everything is melted and bubbly. Top with your favorites and drizzle with truffle oil


Enjoy!!!

Friday, May 25, 2012

Crock Pot Cheesy Enchiladas

I've got a great recipe for you tonight if your looking for a quick, easy, one dish Mexican dinner that satisfies everyone! I suggest adding all your favorites, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, whatever your in the mood for! The best thing is you can make it the night before, pop it in the fridge and whip it out after work and you have a warm, delicious dinner in a little over an hour with no supervision so more family time! 


Crock Pot Cheesy Enchiladas
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion
1 green bell pepper
4 tablespoons minced garlic
1 10.75 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
1 10.75 ounce can cream of chicken soup
1 beef bullion cube
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 packet taco seasonings
1 can black beans
3 cups Mexican cheese blend
1/2 jar Old El Paso Cheese and Salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1 16 ounce bag yellow rice
3/4 cup water
packet corn tortillas


1. Brown beef in skillet and drain.
2. In large saucepan bring 3/4 cup water, beef bullion cube, taco seasonings and browned beef to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
3. Chop onion and bell pepper and saute in skillet with minced garlic until onions are transparent.
4. While onions and beef are simmering cook the rice according to directions.
5. In large bowl combine onions, bell pepper, garlic, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, Old El Paso Cheese and Salsa, sour cream, all but 3/4 cup of cheese and rice.
6. Spray the bottom and sides of crock pot with non-stick spray and start layering. Start with a thick layer of tortillas, then add a layer of beef and finally the onion and cheese mixture, continue till all the beef and cheese mixture are used ending with a layer of tortillas and top with remaining cheese. 
7. Cover crock pot and cook on high for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours or until cheese is melted and bubbly.


Enjoy!!!!