Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole is such a classic dish.  This is my version of the classic recipe with just a few changes to make it the way we like it at our household. 

Green Bean Casserole

2 cans french-style green beans, drained
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp black ground pepper
1 1/3 cup french fried onions, separated
After draining green beans, mix green beans, milk, soup, and pepper.  Add 2/3 cup of french fried onions.  Pour into ungreased baking dish.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until bubbly.  Top with remaining 2/3 cup french fried onions, bake 5 more minutes until golden brown.

Mediterranean Dip

I made this dip for a Christmas party at school and it was a huge hit!  It was gone by the end of lunch and everyone was asking for the recipe.  You must try this one!

Mediterranean Dip

1 pkg cream cheese, softened

1 4oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

½ cup kalamata olives, chopped

¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette

6 oz feta cheese

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp basil

Spread cream cheese in bottom of dish.  Mix all other ingredients, spread over top of cream cheese.  Top with more fresh parsley.  Serve cold with crackers.

Tangy Pork Chop Bake

This is a good recipe that is quick and easy to put together and stick in the oven.  It makes a great, easy weeknight meal.

Tangy Pork Chop Bake

1 box Stove Top stuffing mix for Pork
4 tbsp butter
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 bone-in pork chops
In a large skillet, brown pork chops over medium heat (about 5 minutes per side).  Meanwhile, prepare stuffing mix according to package directions.  Place browned pork chops in 9x13 baking dish.  Lightly mix cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce into stuffing.  Top pork chops with stuffing mix.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until pork is cooked through.  Serve with vegetables or a salad.