Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste ½ cup pesto sauce ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips Directions Bring a large pot … Continued

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients ½ small red onion 2 limes ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs ¼ cup barbecue sauce ¼ cup cilantro 1 cup shredded Colby Jack or cheddar cheese 4 large flour tortillas 1 tablespoon butter To serve: salsa, avocado, sour cream, etc. Instructions At home (up to two days in advance), thinly slice the … Continued

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients 1 pound dry kidney beans ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic 6 cups water 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon dried sage 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 4 cups water 2 cups long grain white rice Directions Gather all … Continued

Quick Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta ¾ pound Italian salami, finely diced ½ green bell pepper, sliced ½ red bell pepper, sliced ½ red onion, chopped 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine) 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing 3 (.7 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing … Continued