Cheesy Chicken Vegetable Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Vegetable Casserole in an off white oval casserole dish ready to be served.
Cheesy Chicken Vegetable Casserole
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    Servings
    5-6 people
    Servings
    5-6 people
    Cheesy Chicken Vegetable Casserole in an off white oval casserole dish ready to be served.
    Cheesy Chicken Vegetable Casserole
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      Servings
      5-6 people
      Servings
      5-6 people
      Ingredients
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
      2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a simmer. Add cauliflower and broccoli and simmer until just tender 5-6 minutes. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow to drain well, see note.
      3. Meanwhile heat a large skillet over medium and add oil. When oil is hot add chicken thighs, searing and cooking 4-5 minutes per side until just cooked. Remove to a plate and set aside. To the same skillet add mushrooms and cook until browned and most of the moisture has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
      4. In a large bowl whisk together mushroom soup, mayonnaise, curry powder, onion powder, pepper and lemon juice.
      5. Cut cook chicken into large strips and add to mushroom soup mixture along with mushrooms, vegetables and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Stir gently to combine. Spread into a lightly greased casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for about 30 minutes until bubbling.
      Recipe Notes

      -I find rolling drained vegetables in a clean kitchen towel removes more moisture.

      -A great low carb dinner option on its own, but also wonderful with rice, mashed potatoes, quinoa or crusty bread.

      Irish Cream Cupcakes

      A single Irish Cream Cupcakes sits in focus in the foreground. It sits on a black cooling rack draped with a green and white checkered towel. The background is blurry.
      Irish Cream Cupcakes
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        Servings Prep Time
        24 cupcakes 60 minutes
        Cook Time Passive Time
        16-18 minutes 4+ hours
        Servings Prep Time
        24 cupcakes 60 minutes
        Cook Time Passive Time
        16-18 minutes 4+ hours
        A single Irish Cream Cupcakes sits in focus in the foreground. It sits on a black cooling rack draped with a green and white checkered towel. The background is blurry.
        Irish Cream Cupcakes
        Print Recipe
          Servings Prep Time
          24 cupcakes 60 minutes
          Cook Time Passive Time
          16-18 minutes 4+ hours
          Servings Prep Time
          24 cupcakes 60 minutes
          Cook Time Passive Time
          16-18 minutes 4+ hours
          Ingredients
          White Chocolate Ganache
          Chocolate Cupcakes
          Servings: cupcakes
          Instructions
          White Chocolate Ganache
          1. Heat cream and Irish cream in a small pot until just at a simmer.
          2. Add chopped white chocolate and butter to a medium size bowl. Pour hot cream over white chocolate and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and chill until cold, about 4 hours or up to 24 hours in advance.
          3. Using an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whip, whisk ganache until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Use immediately or chill until ready to use.
          Chocolate Cupcakes
          1. Preheat oven to 350℉ and line 24 muffin tins with paper liners.
          2. Using an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whip attachment combine all ingredients EXCEPT the water and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add boiling water and stir to combine.
          3. Pour or scoop 1/4 cup of batter into prepared tins. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool enough to handle, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
          4. Frost with white chocolate ganache frosting.

          Apple Date Cake with Pecan Streusel

          Apple Date Cake with Pecan Streusel
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            Servings Prep Time
            20-24 pieces 40 minutes
            Cook Time
            40 minutes
            Servings Prep Time
            20-24 pieces 40 minutes
            Cook Time
            40 minutes
            Apple Date Cake with Pecan Streusel
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              Servings Prep Time
              20-24 pieces 40 minutes
              Cook Time
              40 minutes
              Servings Prep Time
              20-24 pieces 40 minutes
              Cook Time
              40 minutes
              Ingredients
              Apple Date Cake
              Pecan Streusel
              Servings: pieces
              Instructions
              Pecan Streusel
              1. In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients and set aside.
              Apple Date Cake
              1. In a medium sauce pan combine dates and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occationally until dates are very soft and pasty, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spiced rum. Allow to cool slightly before adding to recipe.
              2. Preheat oven to 350℉ and lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan with non-stick spray or butter. Line the pan with parchment, overhanging on two sides (this allows you to lift the cake out of the pan).
              3. While dates are cooling, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
              4. In a seperate small bowl toss together chopped apple and 1 tbsp of flour. Set aside.
              5. In a medium bowl whisk together sugar and oil. Add eggs one at a time, incorporating after each. Add dates, applesauce and buttermilk whisking to fully combine.
              6. Whisk in dry ingredients until combined. Add diced apples, shaking off any excess flour as you add them. Stir to evenly distribute.
              7. Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with pecan streusel. Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
              8. Allow to cool completely prior to lifting out of the pan and cutting into desired portions. Serving with Spiced Rum Caramel is highly recommended.