Tag #HomeCooking

Greek Chicken Pasta

Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

This easy Greek Chicken Pasta Bake is a delicious, fuss-free dinner that combines tender chicken, hearty pasta, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors in one comforting dish. Tossed with fresh Asparagus, fresh mushrooms Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, and topped with plenty of cheese, this baked pasta comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight meal. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping, it’s a flavorful twist on classic pasta bake that’s sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 2 LG canned chicken 12.5oz
  • 16 oz Fresh mushrooms chopped
  • 1 bundle Fresh asparagus cut length in thirds
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 8oz block cream cheese
  • 1 12 oz  jar Alfredo pasta sauce
  • 8 oz penne pasta cooked alde te
  • 3 tbsp greek seasoning
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice divided
  • 1 tsp blakened seasoning
  • 1 10oz grape tomatoes sliced in half

Directions

  • Cook pasta to aldente’
  • Mix Alfredo, onions, mushrooms and chicken, Greek Seasoning, 1 tblsp lemon juice
  • In glass bakeware add 1 tbsp olive oil then cream cheese block
  • Surround with fresh asparagus topped by 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Add cooked pasta
  • Onion, mushrooms, Greek Seasoning, and Alfredo sauce
  • Spread evenly
  • Sprinkle 1 tsp blackened seasoning
  • Top with shredded cheese (we used sliced provolone that we had)
  • Cover with aluminum foil
  • Bake 45 minutes @ 350°
  • Add halved tomatoes after baking
  • Serve warm
  • Enjoy with a light white wine if desired

Add 10 minutes more to cooking time if you prefer Asparagus cooked soft.  We made the biggest pan and everybody had seconds.  I hope it’s as popular for your weeknight dinner.

MALACASA 4.4 QT Baking Dish, 9x13 Large Casserole Dish for Oven, Ceramic Baking Pan, Rectangular Lasagna Pan Deep with Handles for Baking, Durable Microwave Oven Safe, White, Series BAKE-BAKE
MALACASA 4.4 QT Baking Dish, 9×13 Large Casserole Dish for Oven, Ceramic Baking Pan, Rectangular Lasagna Pan Deep with Handles for Baking, Durable Microwave Oven Safe, White, Series BAKE-BAKE
imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - 7Cr17Mov Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apartment Essentials, Birthday Gifts for Him Her, Best Gifts for Women Men
imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife – 7Cr17Mov Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apartment Essentials, Birthday Gifts for Him Her, Best Gifts for Women Men
Priority Chef Premium Mixing Bowls With Lids Set, Airtight Lids, Thicker Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set, Large Prep Metal Bowls, Nesting Bowls for Kitchen, 1.5/2/3/4/5 Qrt, Black
Priority Chef Premium Mixing Bowls With Lids Set, Airtight Lids, Thicker Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set, Large Prep Metal Bowls, Nesting Bowls for Kitchen, 1.5/2/3/4/5 Qrt, Black
Titanium Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Cutting Board Double Sided Food Grade, Pure Titanium and Wheat Straw PP, Dishwasher Safe Easy to Clean Large Size 16”×11”
Titanium Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Cutting Board Double Sided Food Grade, Pure Titanium and Wheat Straw PP, Dishwasher Safe Easy to Clean Large Size 16”×11”

NATIONAL COUNTRY COOKING MONTH

Jensperspectiveblog 8 Comments

June kicks off National Country Cooking Month and a time when we spend more time with family. Whether we’re taking vacations or visiting relatives, we almost always get to savor some country cooking.

Digging into the stick-to-your-ribs biscuits and gravy for breakfast always starts the day off right. Don’t forget fried chicken with some watermelon and green beans on the side at lunch. Wrap up the day with a good ol’ barbeque and a little bit of apple pie and homemade ice cream.

Cook It in Cast Iron: Kitchen-Tested Recipes for the One Pan That Does It All (Cook's Country)#CountryCookingMonth
Cook It in Cast Iron: Kitchen-Tested Recipes for the One Pan That Does It All (Cook’s Country)
Taste of Home All-American Cookbook: 370 Ways to Savor the Flavors of the USA#CountryCookingMonth
Taste of Home All-American Cookbook: 370 Ways to Savor the Flavors of the USA
Soligt Cookbook Stand for Kitchen Counter Adjustable iPad Tablet Recipe Book Holder Rustic Wood Cutting Board Style - Brown#CountryCookingMonth
Soligt Cookbook Stand for Kitchen Counter Adjustable iPad Tablet Recipe Book Holder Rustic Wood Cutting Board Style – Brown
Umite Chef Kitchen Cooking Utensils Set, 33 pcs Non-stick Silicone Cooking Kitchen Utensils Spatula Set with Holder, Wooden Handle Silicone Kitchen Gadgets Utensil Set (Cream White)#CountryCookingMonth
Umite Chef Kitchen Cooking Utensils Set, 33 pcs Non-stick Silicone Cooking Kitchen Utensils Spatula Set with Holder, Wooden Handle Silicone Kitchen Gadgets Utensil Set (Cream White)

There’s so much more to country cooking. The soul and heart that goes into it, and a whole lot of love. The people who cook the meals we love the most have been making them for our parents and sometimes our grandparents, too. We pass the recipes and the techniques done from generation to generation.

As I was born and raised in Florida Country Cooking inevitably includes Southern Traditions. Banana Pudding, Chicken N’ Dumplings, Sweet Iced Tea, Country Fried Steaks with Gravy, just to name a few. While I am not related to the likes of The Pioneer Woman or Paula Dean some of those traditions will definitely grace our table.

In each serving, we add the seasoning of love and good memories. That’s what country cooking is all about.

Explore More…

HOW TO OBSERVE

Grab a plate full of country cooking this month. Get in the kitchen and share your favorite recipes by using #CountryCookingMonth on social media.

SENSARTE Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set 13-Piece, Healthy Pots and Pans Set, Non-toxic Kitchen Cooking Set with Stay-Cool Handles, Silicone Tools and Pot Protectors, PFAS and PFOA Free#CountryCookingMonth
SENSARTE Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set 13-Piece, Healthy Pots and Pans Set, Non-toxic Kitchen Cooking Set with Stay-Cool Handles, Silicone Tools and Pot Protectors, PFAS and PFOA Free
Country Kitchen 16 Piece Pots and Pans Set - Safe Nonstick Ceramic Coating Kitchen Cookware with Soft Touch Wooden Removable Handle, RV Cookware Set, Oven Safe (Grey/Ivory)#CountryCookingMonth
Country Kitchen 16 Piece Pots and Pans Set – Safe Nonstick Ceramic Coating Kitchen Cookware with Soft Touch Wooden Removable Handle, RV Cookware Set, Oven Safe (Grey/Ivory)
Utopia Kitchen Saute Fry Pan - Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Set 3-Piece - Frying Pan - 6 Inch, 8 Inch and 10 Inch Cast Iron Set (Black)#CountryCookingMonth
Utopia Kitchen Saute Fry Pan – Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Set 3-Piece – Frying Pan – 6 Inch, 8 Inch and 10 Inch Cast Iron Set (Black)
Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid – Dual Handles – Oven Safe up to 500° F or on Stovetop - Use to Marinate, Cook, Bake, Refrigerate and Serve – Blue#CountryCookingMonth
Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid – Dual Handles – Oven Safe up to 500° F or on Stovetop – Use to Marinate, Cook, Bake, Refrigerate and Serve – Blue
Amazon Fresh Prime Delivery

Jen’s Greek Cassarole Bake

Jensperspectiveblog 1 Comment

Full of flavor, healthy and easy ro make, this dinner hits the spot for full tummies.  Filled with Ground turkey, Couscous, black olives, 2 kinds of sqaush, cheeses, and greek seasoning ant topped with lemon slices.  It’s perfect for a family meal, potluck dinner, and a good choice for lots of dietary needs.  So good I bet no one will even suspect it’s good for them…

Ingredients

1 Near East Couscous 5.9oz box

3 lbs ground turkey

16 oz sliced Pepper jack cheese

1 2.2 oz can sliced blak olives

1 8oz  spinach artichoke cheese dip

1/4 cup grated Parmesean Cheese

1 medium onion diced

2 tbls minced garlic

2 lemon sliced

2 Tbls Greek Seasoning

Zucchini

Yellow Squash

10 oz fresh grape tomatoes sliced in half

Directions

  1. Prepare a 9 x 13 glass baking dish             
  2. Prepare couscous as directed on packaging and set aside
  3. Chop zucchini and yellow squash into 1/2 pieces
  4. Brown Ground turkey with onion and minced garlic
  5. Drain, mix with spinach artichoke cheese dip,  set aside.
  6. In prepared dish spread browned turkey, couscous, vegetables and black olives in 3 layers. 
  7. Top bottom layers with Monterrey Jack cheese. 
  8. Sprinkle Paresean cheese and greek seasoning over top of cassarole.
  9. Top entire dish with lemon slices
  10. Bake @ 350° for 40 minutes until vegetables are cooked. 
  11. Top with grape tomatoes halves

Serve warm and Enjoy

Amazon Fresh with Prime delivery

NATIONAL ROAST LEG OF LAMB DAY

Jensperspectiveblog 1 Comment

Each year on May 7th, National Roast Leg of Lamb Day makes a menu suggestion worthy of a celebration.  The leg of lamb is a mild and tender cut of meat that, when roasted, is a unique and tasty dish to many.  A typical preparation involves covering the leg of lamb with butter, rosemary sprigs pushed inside incisions cut in the leg, and rosemary leaves sprinkled on top. The lamb is then roasted for two hours at 360 degrees.

Lamb is a lean red meat loaded with nutrition. Of course, it’s going to deliver the protein at 25 grams per 3 ounce serving. But it also provides potassium and vitamin B-12. Another good reason to eat lamb is the iron, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Roasted or grilled vegetables pair well with roast leg of lamb. Consider asparagus, roast cauliflower, or tomatoes. Mix up a spring salad or for a touch of acid, a coleslaw. Rice complements lamb, too, as do mashed or baked potatoes. Add your favorite gravy or herb sauce. Finish the meal with a chocolate souffle or lemon tarts.  

More to Explore…

HOW TO OBSERVE #RoastLegOfLambDay

Find a recipe and make a Roast Leg of Lamb today! Use #RoastLegOfLamb

Generic Leg of Lamb, Bone In - Average 5 lbs, Large#RoastLegOfLamb
Generic Leg of Lamb, Bone In – Average 5 lbs, Large
Bisto Best Lamb Gravy - 200g#RoastLegOfLamb
Bisto Best Lamb Gravy – 200g
MARKY'S Bone-in Frenched Rack Lamb Chops Ribs - 16 Ribs - 2.5 lb / 1.1 kg#RoastLegOfLamb
MARKY’S Bone-in Frenched Rack Lamb Chops Ribs – 16 Ribs – 2.5 lb / 1.1 kg
Cool Where's The Lamb Sauce Lamb Chop Lamb Lovers gift T-Shirt#RoastLegOfLamb
Cool Where’s The Lamb Sauce Lamb Chop Lamb Lovers gift T-Shirt

NATIONAL SHRIMP SCAMPI DAY

Jensperspectiveblog 12 Comments

National Shrimp Scampi Day on April 29th gives us a tasty way to celebrate. On this day, we honor the delicious dish of shrimp cooked with butter, garlic, lemon juice, and white wine.

Scampi is a culinary term for small lobster known as Nephrops (also known as langoustine or Dublin Bay Prawns) and which is completely unrelated to this day.

Easy Shrimp Cookbook (Shrimp Cookbook, Shrimp Recipes, Shrimp Scampi 1)#NationalShrimpScampiDay
Easy Shrimp Cookbook (Shrimp Cookbook, Shrimp Recipes, Shrimp Scampi 1)
123 Ultimate Shrimp Pasta Recipes: Cook it Yourself with Shrimp Pasta Cookbook!#NationalShrimpScampiDay
123 Ultimate Shrimp Pasta Recipes: Cook it Yourself with Shrimp Pasta Cookbook!
365 Ultimate Shrimp Recipes: Not Just a Shrimp Cookbook! #NationalShrimpScampiDay
365 Ultimate Shrimp Recipes: Not Just a Shrimp Cookbook!
Hello! 333 Low Carb Seafood Recipes: Best Low Carb Seafood Cookbook Ever For Beginners [Shrimp Scampi Recipe, Grilled Fish Cookbook, Low Carb Greek Cookbook, Low Carb Casserole Cookbook]#NationalShrimpScampiDay
Hello! 333 Low Carb Seafood Recipes: Best Low Carb Seafood Cookbook Ever For Beginners [Shrimp Scampi Recipe, Grilled Fish Cookbook, Low Carb Greek Cookbook, Low Carb Casserole Cookbook]

The day is wholly dedicated to the buttery, garlicky, lemony, and wine-sauced preparation of shrimp. Prepare the dish using fresh or frozen shrimp. When serving the dish, add a side of noodle or rice, steamed vegetables, and crusty bread or rolls. Shrimp scampi pairs well with white wine. Since the dish is light, a rich dessert of cheesecake or crème brûlée rounds out the meal.

Explore More Seafood?

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalShrimpScampiDay

As the days heat up, serve up a dish that tastes like the sun. Pick out some peal-and-eat shrimp for a simple meal or go all out with side dishes and serve a feast.

Use #NationalShrimpScampiDay to post on social media.

Campbell's Cooking Sauces, Classic Shrimp Scampi Sauce, 11 Oz Pouch#NationalShrimpScampiDay
Campbell’s Cooking Sauces, Classic Shrimp Scampi Sauce, 11 Oz Pouch
McCormick Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Seasoning Mix, 0.87 oz (Pack of 12)#NationalShrimpScampiDay
McCormick Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Seasoning Mix, 0.87 oz (Pack of 12)
Cameron's Seafood 1 Lb Large Spiced Shrimp#NationalShrimpScampiDay
Cameron’s Seafood 1 Lb Large Spiced Shrimp
Campbell's Cooking Sauces, Classic Scampi Sauce, 11 Oz Pouch (Case of 6)#NationalShrimpScampiDay
Campbell’s Cooking Sauces, Classic Scampi Sauce, 11 Oz Pouch (Case of 6)