Home Plate Recipes

10/21/2026

🥬 Classic Creamy Spinach Dip

Servings: 8–10

Ingredients

* 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
* 1 cup sour cream
* ½ cup mayonnaise
* 4 oz cream cheese, softened
* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 packet (1 oz) dry vegetable soup mix
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* ¼ tsp black pepper
* ¼ tsp garlic powder
* 2 tbsp chopped green onions, optional

For Serving:

* Crackers
* Tortilla chips
* Carrot sticks
* Celery sticks
* Cubed French bread

Method

1. Thaw the frozen spinach completely and squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
3. Stir in the dry vegetable soup mix, minced garlic, black pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Add the spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, and green onions, if using. Mix until evenly combined.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
6. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a little extra Parmesan or chopped green onion.
7. Serve chilled with crackers, tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or bread. Enjoy this creamy party favorite! 🥬🧀

10/21/2026

🍗 Classic Chicken Parmesan

Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

* 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
* ½ cup all-purpose flour
* 2 large eggs
* 1 tbsp milk
* 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp Italian seasoning
* ½ tsp paprika
* ½ tsp salt
* ½ tsp black pepper
* ¼ cup olive oil, for frying

For the Topping:

* 2 cups marinara sauce
* 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil

For Serving (Optional):

* Cooked spaghetti
* Extra marinara sauce

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness.
3. Set up three shallow bowls: flour in the first; beaten eggs mixed with milk in the second; and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.
4. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Work in batches if needed.
6. Arrange the chicken in the prepared baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece.
7. Sprinkle with mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
9. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
10. Serve hot over spaghetti or alongside garlic bread and a fresh salad. Enjoy this crispy, cheesy Italian-American favorite! 🍅🧀

10/21/2026

Marshmallow Caramel Corn

Ingredients

8 cups popped popcorn

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

10 oz mini marshmallows

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Prepare 8 cups of freshly popped popcorn and place it in a large mixing bowl removing any unpopped kernels

2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside

3. In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium heat

4. Add the brown sugar and light corn syrup then stir until everything is well combined

5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes stirring occasionally until the caramel becomes smooth and slightly thickened

6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract

7. Allow the caramel to cool for about 1 minute before carefully pouring it over the popcorn

8. Gently toss the popcorn with a large spoon until evenly coated with the warm caramel

9. Add the mini marshmallows and carefully fold them into the caramel coated popcorn

10. Continue mixing gently until the marshmallows begin to soften and stick to the popcorn creating delicious gooey clusters

11. Spread the caramel popcorn mixture onto the prepared baking sheet

12. Allow it to cool for 15 to 20 minutes until the caramel becomes slightly firm while the marshmallows remain soft

13. Break the popcorn into clusters and transfer to a large serving bowl

Cooking Time

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Cooling Time 15 to 20 minutes

Total Time 30 to 35 minutes

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Un grand merci à mes nouveaux followers ! Annette O. Parker, Diane Rojan, Toni Alexander, Leona Ambrose, Ronnette Le Wallace, Angela Staton

10/21/2026

Chicken Thighs & Celery
Thighs and roasted celery on one pan. Mild, and the oven does the work.

Ingredients

6 chicken thighs

6 celery stalks, cut into pieces

2 Tbsp olive oil

Salt, pepper, thyme

Garlic powder

Lemon

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°F. Toss thighs and celery with oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic.

Spread on a sheet pan, skin side up.

Roast 35–40 minutes. Squeeze lemon.

10/21/2026

🌽 Cornbread 😍
Ingredients:
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil, for the skillet

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a 9-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven while it heats.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the vegetable oil, swirling to coat the bottom.
6. Pour the batter into the hot skillet. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cornbread cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with butter and honey. 🌽🧈🍯✨

10/21/2026

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10/20/2026

Goulash

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

2 cups elbow macaroni

1 medium onion chopped

1 green bell pepper chopped

2 cups tomato sauce

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until tender

2. Drain the macaroni and set it aside while preparing the beef mixture

3. Heat a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat

4. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned and fully cooked

5. Drain any excess grease from the skillet

6. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the cooked ground beef

7. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally until the vegetables become soft and tender

8. Pour the tomato sauce into the skillet and stir until the beef and vegetables are evenly coated

9. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together

10. Add the cooked elbow macaroni and gently stir until all the pasta is coated in the rich tomato and beef sauce

11. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until everything is hot and bubbling

12. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the goulash

13. Cover the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is completely melted

14. Remove from heat and serve warm

Cooking Time

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 to 30 minutes

Total Time 35 to 40 minutes

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10/20/2026

Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese softened

3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

4 large flour tortillas

1 cup fresh baby spinach chopped

2 green onions finely chopped

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy

2. Add the dried cranberries crumbled feta cheese and finely chopped green onions

3. Stir everything together until the ingredients are evenly combined

4. Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean work surface

5. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla leaving a small border around the edges

6. Sprinkle the chopped baby spinach evenly over the cream cheese mixture

7. Roll each tortilla tightly into a log making sure the filling stays inside

8. Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm

9. Remove from the refrigerator and unwrap the tortillas

10. Using a sharp knife slice each roll into 1 inch thick pinwheels

11. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and garnish with extra dried cranberries and chopped green onions if desired

12. Serve chilled and enjoy these creamy sweet and savory Christmas appetizers

Cooking Time

Prep Time 15 minutes

Chill Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

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