Cajun Coconut Chicken Pasta

1 1/2 lbs. of chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, uncooked
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning of your choice
2 Tbsp. butter
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. corn starch
1 tsp. black pepper
1 package or box of rotini pasta
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup green onion, chopped
Shredded parmesan

Cook pasta according to directions.  In a skillet on medium high heat add olive oil to the pan and chicken.  Sprinkle the cajun seasoning over the chicken as it cooks.  Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.  While chicken is cooking, in a medium sauce pan combine butter, cream, coconut milk, garlic powder and pepper.  Remove about a cup of the sauce and whisk in the cornstarch and then pour it all into the sauce.  Heat until boiling, stirring frequently.  Once the sauce is done combine it with the drained pasta and chicken.  Serve and top with tomatoes, green onion and parmesan.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

2 lbs. chicken, cut up into strips, uncooked
1 1/2 10oz. cans of cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 Tbsp. dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 Tbsp. dried basil
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced ham
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
6-8 oz. of croutons

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.  In a 13x9 casserole dish drizzle the bottom with the olive oil.  Then sprinkle the parsley, rosemary and thyme in the bottom of the pan.  In a medium mixing bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup with the sour cream.  Lay the chicken so that it covers the bottom of the pan.  Sprinkle the chopped ham over the top.  Next, pour and spread the cream of chicken mixture over the ham and chicken. Evenly top with the croutons and sprinkle the cheese over the top.  Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, uncovered.

Beef Taquitos

3 14oz. cans of beef or 2-3lbs. cooked and shredded beef
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. cumin
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 cup water
white corn tortillas, at least 30
cooking spray(vegetable oil)

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.  In a large skillet, combine all of the ingredients except for the tortillas and cooking spray(obviously).  Cook on med. heat until everything is well mixed and combined.  Warm the tortillas in any sort of non-stick pan on medium heat(I use my griddle because I can do about 5 at a time).  Heat one side for about 1 minute then flip and heat another minute.  Stack all of these on a plate and cover them with foil.  Spray a cookie sheet with vegetable oil.  Once everything is ready put a strip of the meat, about 3/4 of an inch thick, down the center of the tortilla and roll it.  Lay the tortilla flap side down on the cookie sheet.  Repeat until cookie sheet is full or meat mixture is gone.  Lightly spray all of the taquitos with the vegetable spray.  Place the cookie sheet in the oven and back for about 20-25 minutes.

Fiesta Chicken Pasta

2 cups of shell(or rotini) pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp. of oil
1 1/2 lbs. of chicken cut into small bite-size pieces
1/4 cup of zesty Italian dressing
1 Tbsp. of chili powder
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup of your favorite salsa
3/4-1 cup of shredded mexican style cheese

Cook pasta according to the package.  While pasta is cooking put the oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken in it on med. heat.  Cook for about 4 minutes, then add the Italian dressing.  Cook until chicken is done and add the rest of the ingredients, except for the cheese.  Mix until everything is fully combined and let it simmer for about 3-4 min.  Next, drain the pasta and put it in a very large serving bowl.  Put all the cheese on top of that then dump your skillet mixture on top of that.  Mix everything until it is fully combined and serve!

No Name Pork Roast

1 2-3lb. pork roast
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup red sine vinegar
juice of 1 lemon or 4 Tbsp of lemon juice
1-2 Tbsp. of Worcestershire sauce
1-2 Tbsp. of fresh parsley, finely chopped.  Or 1Tbsp. of dry
2 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard
Pepper to taste
4 cloves of garlic, minced

The night before or the early morning of, put all the ingredients in a ziplock bag(I double bag to be safe) and shake well.  Keep this in the refrigerator for 4-24 hours.  When you're ready, dump the bag into a crock pot on low and cook for 6 hours.

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Meatball Pasta

14-16 oz. of shell pasta
1 Tbsp. of olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
8 oz. of neufchatel cream cheese(1/3 less fat cream cheese), softened
1 cup of sour cream
3/4 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. of lemon juice and lemon zest
10 oz. of frozen spinach, thawed with excess water squeezed off or about 2 1/2 cup of fresh microwaved for about 45sec with 3 Tbsp. of water, chopped
1 14oz. can of artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and chopped
18-20 Turkey Italian Meatballs, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups of Mozarella cheese
1/4 cup of pasta water
Salt and Pepper to taste

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Save 1/4 cup of the pasta water BEFORE you drain it.  Heat oil in the pan on medium-low.  Add onions and cook until translucent.  Add garlic and cook for another minute.  In a large bowl mix cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, lemon juice and zest.  Once onions and garlic are finished, add those to the cream mix.  Then add the pasta and mix.  Then add spinach, artichoke hearts, pasta water and meatballs.  Mix until everything is fully combined.  Pour into a 9x13 dish.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Sprinkle mozzarella over the top.  Place in the oven(uncovered) and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on the top.

Turkey Italian Meatballs

2-2 1/2 lbs. of ground turkey
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/2-2/3 cup of Italian or garlic bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. of Italian seasoning
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium eggs or 1 extra large egg

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
In a large bowl or mixer(I prefer not to touch raw meat too much) combine all of the ingredients.  Turn on the mixer to a medium speed or mix with your hands until everything is thoroughly mixed.  Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray.  Roll 1in. balls and place on the cookie sheet.  This will make about 40-50 meatballs.  Bake 1 sheet at a time for about 15 minutes or until the meatballs begin to brown slightly.  These can be frozen after they are cooked and used in a lot of meals.