Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a *double boiler, melt:
1 cup of chocolate chips
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Once melted, remove from heat and allow to cool.
Combine in a large mixing bowl:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 softened butter
1 egg
1/2 sour cream
Beat until fluffy and then add:
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Once sugar and flour mixture are combined, using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in chocolate mixture. Do not mix chocolate in completely. Place tablespoon amounts on an ungreased baking sheet and cook for about 23-25 …

Eggs Fantastic is a great dish to serve Christmas morning or for a shower because you can do all the prep work a day or two before and don’t have to be in the kitchen the day of a holiday or event – and it serves a large group.
In a large skillet, on medium heat, cook:
1 12oz package of Jimmy Dean Sausage
1/4 pound chopped mushrooms
1/2 chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
Cook until sausage is brown and liquid is gone from mushrooms (about 7-10 minutes). Drain any remaining liquid and …

This a classic marsala chicken dish with a slight twist because of the lemon flavor which I find so refreshing. This chicken is great over pasta, risotto, or even a bed of baby spinach.
Using a meat tenderizer, pound thin, four chicken breasts. Coat chicken in flour mixture containing:
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Meanwhile in a large skillet, on medium to high heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once butter is melted and skillet is hot, add coated chicken to skillet, turning only once. …

My husband loves tacos, so I am always looking for new recipes with a different take on his favorite. This taco soup is so easy because you make it in the crock pot and it tastes great.
In a large skillet, on medium heat, combine and cook:
2 pounds of ground beef
1 red or green chopped bell pepper
Once meat is browned, add meat and bell pepper to crock pot. Add following ingredients and cook on low for 3 hours:
2 12oz can of chopped tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 …

This is a great dish to serve at a large gathering, either as a side or main course.  It tastes much richer and heavier than it actually is.
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups milk
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3/4 cup (about 3 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces)
Cooking spray
2/3 cup …