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Tuscan Chicken Bake with Orzo Pasta

Looking for a hearty, flavor-packed dinner with minimal effort? This Tuscan Chicken Bake with Orzo Pasta is your new go-to. With juicy marinated chicken, creamy orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and bold Parmesan garlic seasoning, it delivers all the comforting flavors of Tuscan cuisine — no stovetop required. Just mix, layer, and let the oven do the work. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you want something cozy without the cleanup.     **Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta (uncooked) 2 cups baby spinach 3.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped if whole 1 shallot, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup heavy cream 2 lbs chicken breasts, scored (cut shallow slits across the top) ¼ cup Kraft Italian dressing 1 packet McCormick Parmesan Garlic seasoning ** Preheat Oven Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). ** Dump Ingredients into Baking Dish In a large 9x13” baking dish, add: 1 lb uncooked orzo 2 cups baby spinach 3.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes...

Oriental Cabbage Salad

Looking for a fresh and flavorful dish to liven up your meals? This oriental cabbage salad is the perfect combination of crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and a hint of sweetness. It's simple to make, packed with vibrant flavors, and pairs beautifully with any main course or stands on its own as a light, healthy option. **Ingredients: ·          1 large head of green cabbage, thinly sliced ·          1 bunch of green onions, finely sliced ·          1 stick of butter ·          2 packages of ramen noodles (oriental flavor) ·          ½ cup sesame seeds ·          1 small package of sliced almonds **Instructions: ·          Combine the green cabbage and green onions in a large mixing bowl; set aside for later ass...

Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

 So, where did the whole boiling peanuts thing come from? Honestly, it's still a bit of a mystery. But one thing's for sure: Southerners have totally jumped on the boiled peanut bandwagon because they're just so tasty! People often call them "the caviar of the South," and they even got the title of the official state snack of South Carolina. From Labor Day all the way through the holiday season, you can find these yummy snacks everywhere—at roadside stands, gas stations, ball games, festivals, and pretty much any get-together where folks are having a good time. **Ingredients: - 8 cups water  - 24 oz raw peanuts  - 1/3 cup kosher salt  - 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning  - 1 onion, quartered  - 5 cloves garlic    **Instructions: 1. Pour the water into the Instant Pot and add all the ingredients.  2. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to high pressure for 6-8 hours.  3. Use the natural release method, allow...