DREGINEK

An adventurous foodie who will try (almost!) anything once! My mom is an amazing cook. My dad is also very talented and also food-adventurous. He would randomly come home with some new food we hadn’t heard of and force us to try it! Star fruit! Swordfish! Or papaya! So when I moved out 20+ years ago, I had no cooking skills whatsoever! My first years on my own were Hamburger Helper and homemade basics like Taco Salad & Sloppy Joes. I turned to All Recipes to help teach me what my parents never did. How to cook. Those early years! I used this site to learn the basics! I also used it to expand my pallet. Today - I am now an empty nester. My biggest challenge is making a recipe for 2 vs 4-6. Fortunately my husband loves leftovers. We host a lot which is both rewarding, risky and fun! Risky as I never know if a dish will land right or not. And my favorite is when I feel my final product can complete with any restaurant. No, I don’t want to own a restaurant! But love when a dish brings such satisfaction that I want to pay myself!
Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells
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DREGINEK's rating

Although next time I will use a thicker sauce than tomato, it was easy to make and my family loved it.

New England Clam Chowder
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DREGINEK's rating

I thought that the clam chowder could be thicker however, it was still tasty and most of my family liked it

Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole
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DREGINEK's rating

Let's just say that there were NO leftovers!! My family loved it!!

Peppercorn Ranch Pasta
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DREGINEK's rating

This was a wonderful salad!! I have made it several times. It is good on hot days or when you want it to work as a side dish. Although I only used regular rotini noodles instead of the colored ones, I am willing to try both. It is also a tasty way to get kids to eat their vegetables!! Mine loved it!! Also, I brought it to a recent family reunion and I had none to bring back home with me! Thank you Melissa!

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Anniversary Chicken I
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DREGINEK's rating

It was very good. I like trying new things and this recipe hit the spot. I'll be passing it on to my mom. One note: I would add the chese until the last 10-15 mins of baking and next time, and I also like to use real bacon (4-5 strips) which I will cook while it is in the oven and when it is done, I add the cheese and bacon during the last 10-15 mins and it tastes fabulous!!

Breakfast Casserole
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DREGINEK's rating

This casserole was AWESOME. Not only does it work for breakfast but is a good dinner casserole too. Th chips were a neat touch.

Alice Chicken
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DREGINEK's rating

It was great to try somehing new with chicken and very easy to make. My family loved it. I can't wait to make it for a guests!!

Breaded Parmesan Chicken
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DREGINEK's rating

Was really good and "easy" should be in the name. Be careful however, because it sometimes gets a little dry.

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Cheddar Chicken
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DREGINEK's rating

This was a wonderful dish that I assure you the entire family will love. And I promise there are never "left overs" when I cook this for my family. Thank you Karen for an easy and tasty dish!! Darcy

Chicken Jerusalem I
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DREGINEK's rating

This is a wonderful dish especially when served over rice and a side of vegetables!! I have prepared this for guests and they have compared it to fine dining...little did they now it only took only 20 minutes to prepare!! My 5 year old loves it too!!

Chicken Parmigiana
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DREGINEK's rating

What I like best about this is that it was super easy to make and the whole family can enjoy. If your tired of just plain spaghetti...give this a try!! It's Italian with a kick!! We loved it!! Darcy

Busy Day Chicken Rice Casserole
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DREGINEK's rating

This is a GREAT casserole that everyone can enjoy. And the title is perfect...if your in a hurry, you can whip this up and bake while you do other things around the house and wow...you have a hotdish that the whole family loves. Thank you Carol!!

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