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APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

momtochloe — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:47:42 GMT

Greetings fellow Recipe Game friends and welcome to the month of April (and that's no foolin') . . . sorry I couldn't resist

I was fully prepared for it to be April (time to thaw out!) but I was not prepared for Easter to be sneaking around the first corner of the month! So please let our recipe friends gather and share their delicious and time tested recipes. Many thanks to our friend @RespectLife for her Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole, yum!:

Keto Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

4 cups cooked chicken shredded
4 cups cauliflower riced
12 ounces uncured bacon cooked, crumbled
8 ounces of cream cheese at room temperature
3 large (or 4 small) Jalapeno peppers chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup CHICKEN STOCK *I LOVE WEG ORGANIC IN THE CARTON
1 tablespoon bacon grease
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Optional: sour cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F. Fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp, then chop the bacon into small pieces. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease and some of the bacon (for the topping).
Add cream cheese to a large mixing bowl, whip using a Hand Mixer. Add in heavy cream, chicken stock, bacon grease, garlic and onion powder and continue mixing until combined.
In the same bowl, add in chicken, chopped bacon, jalapeño peppers, cauliflower rice & about half of shred cheddar cheese.
Mix thoroughly til everything is well combined, pour into a 9″ x 13″ baking dish that’s been sprayed with nonstick spray.
Add the remaining cheddar over the top and bake 40-45 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Optional: Top with the reserved bacon, slices of jalapeño peppers, sour cream & fresh chopped parsley, then serve. Store leftovers in fridge, airtight container for a few days or freeze.

Nutrition

If you are not keto, this is still a great recipe!!

NEXT INGREDIENT:

BASIL

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

walker — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:32:32 GMT

Cucumber🥒 Tomato🍅 Salad

For the salad:

3 cups sliced cucumbers (1 1/2 to 2 English cucumbers,

peeled or unpeeled)

3 Roma tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/4 cup julienned or chopped fresh BASIL

2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

For the dressing:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

3/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste

1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Place cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, BASIL and dill

in a large bowl. Toss to combine.

Whisk dressing ingredients together well. Drizzle

viniagrette dressing over salad and toss to coat as evenly as possible. Serves 4.

* Salad is best served within a few hours of making it. But, it can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

NEXT INGREDIENT ... BACON or SAUSAGE

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

Zhills — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:04:15 GMT

Easy Skillet Sausage & Cabbage for 2

Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20-25 mins

Ingredients:

1/2 lb (8 oz) Smoked sausage or Kielbasa, sliced
2-3 Medium potatoes (Yukon gold or red), diced small
1/2 Small head of green cabbage, chopped
1/2 Yellow onion, diced (optional)
1 tbsp Butter or olive oil
1/4 cup Chicken broth (optional, for steaming)
1 tsp Garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Brown Sausage: In a large skillet, heat butter/oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (about 5 mins). Remove sausage and set aside.
Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes (and onions, if using) to the same skillet. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and brown.
Steam Cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage and garlic powder. Add chicken broth if the pan is dry. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until cabbage is wilted and potatoes are fork-tender.
Combine & Serve: Return the sausage to the skillet, stirring to combine everything, and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

Next ingredient: Green Beans

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

walker — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:28:09 GMT

👀.....👀.....👀......looking for new posters and recipes here......in meantime, I will post this easy one dish recipe...probably a repeat ......use any amount of ingredients depending on how many you serve.

Chicken and Vegetables

2-4 boneless chicken breasts

2-4 red potatoes, cubed

fresh GREEN BEANS ....your choice on amount

olive oil

Dried Italian Dressing Mix

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray a 9x13" baking dish. Place chicken in center of dish. Add potatoes around sides. Cut and trim GREEN BEANS and add around sides of dish as well. Drizzle olive oil over all. Sprinkle approximately half a package of dried Italian Dressing Mix over it. (You can also just use Italian Seasoning). Cover baking dish and bake 60 minutes.

NEXT INGREDIENT .... POSTER'S CHOICE

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

jannabelle1 — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:13:49 GMT

No Bake Lemon Pie

14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1 Tbsp lemon zest (for top of pie)

8 oz carton Cool Whip

9" graham cracker crust

Combine milk and lemon juice. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fold in Cool Whip and spoon into crust.

'Sprinkle' lemon zest on top of pie

Refrigerate.

Next: Posters Choice

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

lynnie61 — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:19:39 GMT

I use this as a basting sauce for grilled chicken or toss with steamed vegetables.

Honey-butter sauce

1 cup butter

1 cup white vinegar

3/4 cup Honey

4 garlic cloves crushed

1 tablespoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Melt butter in medium saucepan, stir in vinegar and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator up to one week. Reheat before serving. Yield: 2 1/2 cups.

I've also brushed it on dinner rolls, or Italian bread. I usually cut the salt, to me, a tablespoon is too much. I usually use a teaspoon or less. I always wondered if it was a typo.

Next ingredient: Pecans or walnuts

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

house_cat — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:11:32 GMT

Chicken with Creamy Walnut Sauce

Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts
½ cup ground walnuts
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp cream (optional)
1 clove garlic
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper

Instructions:

Cook chicken in a skillet until done; set aside.
In same pan, add garlic, broth, and walnuts; simmer.
Stir in cream and lemon juice.
Return chicken to pan and coat with sauce.

I don't know about you, but I'd serve with rice or pasta.

Next ingredient: zucchini or summer squash

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

Zhills — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:17:40 GMT

Yellow Squash is my favorite vegetable! I like it any way it can be cooked and the small ones even raw in salad!

Skillet Squash

Ingredients:

2-4 yellow squash
1 medium red onion
¼ cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ teaspoon of garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Slice squash into ¼ inch pieces
Slice red onion into narrow pieces
In a large bowl combine ingredients until coated with EVOO evenly
Pour into warm skillet and cook until squash and onion are soft and semi-transparen.

If you like Videos, go to YouTube and search for

"Old Fashioned Fried Squash, low carb, GF"

It is not the same person but the same recipe! Enjoy!

Next ingredient: Zucchini

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

Fribwl — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:45:49 GMT

@house_cat , WOW! This sounds good. Will eventually make it. Very different! Thanks

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

Zhills — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:28:17 GMT

Next ingredient: Anything quick and easy but delicious!

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

walker — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:06:41 GMT

Fairly quick, easy, and delicious (I think) ZUCCHINI Casserole......

3 cups ZUCCHINI, cut in bite size pieces

2 carrots, shredded (optional)

1 small onion, diced

1 can Cream of Chicken soup

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 packaged Pepperidge Farm Stuffing (I prefer Herb

Classic Stuffing not cube type)

1/3 cup butter, melted

Lightly cook ZUCCHINI and drain. Mix stuffing with butter. Mix all ingredients with 1/2 of the stuffing. Put in

2 quart casserole and top with rest of stuffing. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes, uncovered.

NEXT INGREDIENT .... Canned or Fresh TOMATOES

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

Zhills — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:41:01 GMT

@walker I almost posted this for Yellow Squash. I'm sure it is just as good using Zucchini!

Thanks for posting it!

NEXT INGREDIENT .... Canned or Fresh TOMATOES

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

walker — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:37:26 GMT

@Zhills .... funny thing is the original recipe called for squash and I changed it to zucchini....ha! All in the same family I guess!

Onto next recipe......anyone have something using TOMATOES?

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

Zhills — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:58:11 GMT

Can I post another one?

Pasta Pomodoro

Ingredients:

8-10 Roma tomatoes (I have used Cherry tomatoes)
8-10 leaves fresh basil
2-3 cloves garlic
Red pepper flakes to taste (Adds flavor) not hot if you use a few!)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
pound of pasta (your favorite) (2 oz per person)
Pecorino Romano cheese

Easy Cooking Instructions:

Before you start… Put water on to boil for pasta.
Cut tomatoes in eighths; set aside. Slice garlic thin. Cut basil into strips.

Make sure the pan is deep enough to hold all the tomatoes and the pasta that you will add later.

Add olive oil, basil, and garlic to large skillet pan.

Saute for a minute or two. Do not let the garlic brown.

Add the tomatoes.

Cover and cook 15 minutes on med heat or until tomatoes become a sauce.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the pasta while tomatoes are cooking.
When pasta is ready add directly to tomato sauce in pan.
Mix and serve. Garnish with fresh basil and cheese.

This makes a great Summer meal. Enjoy!

Next ingredient: Any side dish

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

house_cat — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:59:35 GMT

Okay, bear with me, this is actually not a joke...

at the beginning of the year, my local grocery store had the Smart Ones for sale 5/$10. I bought ten of them, because they make easy lunches. I didn't realize that one of the boxes was all potatoes.

Fast forward to last week when I made them for DH and myself as a side dish for our salmon. The one package was just enough for the two of us, and he actually commented that he liked the potatoes! Go figure!

Next ingredient will remain: any side dish

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

house_cat — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:13:33 GMT

Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small clove garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ears fresh corn, husks removed
1/3 cup finely crumbled Cotija cheese
Chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin and chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Heat grill to medium. Once hot, clean and oil grill grates. Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, and chili powder in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Grill corn, turning frequently, until lightly charred, 5 to 7 minutes. Brush with mayonnaise. mixture and sprinkle with cheese, dividing evenly. Garnish with chili-lime seasoning and cilantro.

Next ingredient: Something kid-friendly that I can bring to my neighborhood block party next weekend.

Thank you!

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

lynnie61 — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:37:33 GMT

@house_cat How about these?

Banana split bites

Cut bananas into 2 inch pieces

Melt chocolate discs and dip each banana section into chocolate and let dry a few minutes and harden.

Dip bite in sprinkles or nuts.

Top with whipped cream and a cherry

A friend made these for a birthday party, the kids LOVED them. Easy to assemble and enjoy.

Next ingredient - posters choice

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

house_cat — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:18:49 GMT

@lynnie61

Those are SO CUTE!

I don't think I'll be making them for the block party, but I will definitely be making them in the next few weeks. My granddaughter will love them and we can assemble them together. Thank you for a really good idea!

Next ingredient - posters choice

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

walker — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:46:48 GMT

@lynnie61 ... those Banana Split Bites are so cute...look yummy too! @house_cat ... my first thought of something kid friendly is a big batch of cookies...for my gang...Chocolate Chip or Brownies. But, here is a recipe that is good for all ages. Kids are so picky, I wouldn't worry....fix what you like.

PRETZEL SALAD

Base.....2 2/3 cups crushed pretzels

1/2 cup melted butter

3 tablespoons sugar

Mix base ingredients together and put in a 9x13" pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, then let it cool.

Filling ..... 1 (8 oz) container whipped cream cheese

1 cup sugar

1 (8 oz) Cool Whip

Whip sugar into cream cheese; then fold in Cool Whip.

Spread on the pretzel layer. Let cool in refrigerator.

Top Layer .... 1 (6oz) Strawberry Jello

2 cups boiling water

2 (10 oz) packages frozen strawberries

Dissolve jello in boiling water. Put frozen strawberries in jello and stir until jello thickens. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes and then put on top of filling. Chill for 5 hours.

NEXT INGREDIENT .... ANYTHING CHOCOLATE....

OR POSTER'S CHOICE OF

DESSERT....?

Re: APRIL 2026 RECIPE GAME

walker — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:28:33 GMT

Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 box CHOCOLATE cake mix

1/3 cup canola oil

Frosting..... 1/2 cup butter

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

3 tablespoons milk (preferably whole)

2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar

Preheat oven to 350. Whisk the eggs; add cake mix and oil stirring all together well. Drop or scoop by tablespoonful onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until edges are set, about 7-8 minutes. Let stand on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Meanwhile, for the frosting, in a saucepan, combine butter, cocoa and milk. Cook over medium heat until butter has melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add confectioner's sugar; whisk until smooth. Spread frosting over cookies.

NEXT INGREDIENT .... SOMETHING FOR THE GRILL