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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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The best pasta salad recipe must have a delicious dressing and this chicken caesar pasta salad has exactly that. Juicy chicken breast, crunchy croutons and crisp romaine lettuce are tossed together with spiraled pasta and sharp parmesan cheese making one of my daughter's favorite pasta salad recipes ever.

3 Chicken Breasts (cooked and chopped)
1-2 Tablespoons Salt
8 oz Cavatappi (or rotini pasta, cooked)
1 Bag Caesar Croutons (5oz, *include the crumbs!)
1/2 Romaine Lettuce (large, chopped)
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (or more, shavings to taste )
1/3 Cup Mayonnaise
1/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 Lemon (juiced)
1 Tablespoon Champagne vinegar
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 Cloves Garlic (grated)
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, (from the can is best))
Salt and Black Pepper

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BLT Pasta Salad

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This easy BLT pasta salad recipe is unique with it's creamy basil dressing and fun shaped pasta. Load it up with salty, crisp bacon, juicy tomatoes and don't forget the smokey cheddar cheese! BBQ side dishes are jealous when our best pasta salad shows up!

1 ¼ Cup Ranch Dressing (thick style)
Herbs and Worcestershire (listed below)
1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1/3 Cup Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Buttermilk
1 Cup Fresh Basil
1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley
2 teaspoons Fresh Dill
1/4 Cup Fresh Chives
2 teaspoons Worcestershire
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
1 Pound Radiatore or Cavatappi Pasta ((we don't like bow or penne for this salad))
1 Cup Smoked Cheddar Cheese (cubed, or sharp cheddar cheese)
1 ½ Cups Romaine Lettuce (shredded or chopped)
2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
10 Slices Bacon (cooked, crumbled)
1 Avocado (diced)

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How to Make Coleslaw

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If you’re looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing coleslaw recipe, you’re in the right place. This one is creamy, crisp, and full of flavor with just a few easy ingredients.

1 bag Coleslaw Mix (16 oz bag, *see note)
1 Cup Dukes Mayonnaise
½ Cup Shredded Carrots
1 ½ Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 ½ Tablespoons Sugar
Salt and Pepper
½ teaspoon Celery Seed (*optional)

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Stick of Butter Rice (Beef)

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After falling in love with the original, it only made sense to share this Stick of Butter Rice with Beef Broth. It has the same rich, buttery texture as our chicken broth version but with a deeper, more savory flavor!

1 Cup Long Grain White Rice
1 Can French Onion Soup (condensed soup)
2 ½ Cups Low Sodium Beef Broth
½ Cup Unsalted Butter (1 Stick)

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Cheesy Roasted Acorn Squash

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Try this delicious and easy recipe for crispy cheese and herb roasted acorn squash. Perfect for a tasty side dish or a vegetarian main course.

1 Acorn Squash (small to medium sized)
1 Cup Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)
1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Parsley (fresh, chopped)

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Golden Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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this soup is made with Golden Yukon Potatoes. They are creamier and a little more delightful.

5 Medium to Large Yukon Gold Potatoes (cut in half)
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 Tub Knorr Homestyle Chicken Stock (or 2 teaspoons better than bouillon)
1 Small Onion (Chopped Fine)
2 Tablespoons Flour
2 Cups Heavy Cream (or Half and Half)
3 Cups Skim Milk
1/4 Cup Sour Cream
1-2 Tablespoons Honey
Kosher Salt to Taste (I did about a teaspoon)
Pepper (to taste)
Extra Sharp Tillamook Cheese (shredded)
6 Sliced Cooked Bacon (we bake ours in the oven at 425. Trust, it's better in the oven)
Sour Cream
Extra Honey (for drizzling)

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Crockpot Chicken and Rice

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This easy and delicious crockpot chicken and rice recipe is the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight! Just set it and forget it!

1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/4 Cup Butter
1 Italian Dressing Seasoning Dry Mix
4 Chicken Breasts
1 Cream Cheese (8 Oz Pkg )
White Rice

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Air Fryer Fried Apples

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It's like an apple pie, apple crisp and donut all in one and with a fraction of the effort!

¾ Cup Flour
¾ Cup Sugar (divided)
¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
⅔ Cup Whole Milk
1 Egg (large)
4 Tablespoons Butter (melted, divided)
½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 ½ teaspoons Cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon Ground Cardamom (*optional)
3 Granny Smith Apples (or honey crisp apples, peeled, cored and cut crosswise into ¼" slices)

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Instant Pot Taco Soup

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This Instant Pot Taco Soup is a quick and easy weeknight dinner packed with bold Mexican flavors. Loaded with beef, beans, corn, and spices, it’s perfect topped with cheese, sour cream, and avocado for a hearty, family-friendly meal.

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Pounds Ground Beef
1 Medium Onion (chopped)
1 Can Corn (15.25 oz.)
1 Can Pinto Beans (16 oz., drained and rinsed)
1 Can Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (10 oz.)
2 Cans Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz.)
1 Packet Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix
2 Packets Taco Seasoning
2 ½ Cups Beef Broth

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Harvest Chicken Casserole

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Healthy Harvest Chicken Casserole is a comforting and nutritious dish that combines tender, lean chicken with an array of colorful vegetables, wild rice, and a light, creamy honey mustard sauce.

2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Cups Sweet Potatoes (peeled and diced)
2 Cups Brussels Sprouts (outer, halved)
1/2 Red Onion (diced)
Kosher Salt and Pepper
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 Cup Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 ½ teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
3 Chicken Breasts (small, boneless, skinless)
3/4 Cup Honey Mustard Dressing
1 ½ Cups Wild Rice (cooked)
Sliced Almonds
Pepitas
Dried Cranberries

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