Saturday, February 28, 2015

Apple and Bacon Stuffed Brussels Sprouts

Apple and Bacon Stuffed Brussels Sprouts Ingredients:  1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts (larger ones work better here) 1/2 cup part-skim milk ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Parmigiano reggiano cheese, freshly grated 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp dried basil 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves 1...

Fiesta Chicken Bites

Fiesta Chicken Bites Ingredients: 1 pack of wonton wrappers 2 large chicken breasts fajita seasoning to taste (1 Tbsp?)  1 cup mild or medium salsa half an onion, sliced into strips Mexican rice blend with orzo 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed well corn niblets (grilled and cut from the cob) ~ 1/2 cup of frozen or canned,...

Seafood Linguine

Seafood Linguine Ingredients: 500g (1 lb) Linguine pasta ⅓ cup butter 2 large shallots, finely diced 2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1½ cups whipping cream (35% milk fat) ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 1 can frozen lobster pieces, thawed and broken into pieces 12 -15 large scallops, foot...

Mini Baked Donuts

Mini Baked Donuts Ingredients: For the donuts 1¼ cups all purpose flour ½ cup granulated sugar 1¼ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk plus 1 teaspoon white vinegar, mixed and set aside) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1½ Tablespoons butter, melted For the frosting 1 cup powdered sugar 2 Tablespoons...

Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Texas Roadhouse Rolls Ingredients:  4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 2 cups milk scalded and cooled to lukewarm 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, separated 3 tablespoons melted butter, cooled slightly, plus additional for brushing  7-8 cups flour (I used about 7 1/2 cups) 2 whole eggs 2 teaspoons...

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Easy Cake Pop

Easy Cake Pop Ingredients: Devils Food cake mix {and ingredients listed on box} 1/2 package of chocolate frosting White Chocolate Candy Melts {2 bags from Michael’s} Candy sticks {from Michael’s} Styrofoam Gel Food Coloring {NOT liquid} Foil Vegetable Oil Spray Shortening {large spoon full} See full instructions...

Baked Bang Bang Chicken

Baked Bang Bang Chicken Ingredients: 2 bone-less skinless chicken breasts, cuts into bite sized pieces 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 cups all-pupose flour 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 eggs Non-stick cooking spray 1/2 cup light mayo 1/2 Sweet Red Chili...

Holiday Peppermint Chex mix

Holiday Peppermint Chex mix Ingredients: 6 cups Rice Chex® or Chocolate Chex® cereal 1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips (2 cups) 1/3 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candy canes (14 miniature, unwrapped) See full instructions on : www.butterwithasideofbread.com...

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Creamy Caprese Pasta

Creamy Caprese Pasta Ingredients: 1 pound whole wheat pasta (noodles such as penne work best) 1 cup of your favorite pasta/tomato sauce 1/3 cup heavy cream or half and half 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes 1 pint of grape tomatoes (I cut some in half...

Turkey Lasagna Cups

Turkey Lasagna Cups Ingredients: 6 egg roll wrappers 12 tablespoons canned Muir Glen® organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes or tomato puree 6 tablespoons chopped cooked turkey 12 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz) See full instructions on : www.bettycrocker.com...

Swiss Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad

Swiss Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad Ingredients: 1 [0.4 oz] packet dry buttermilk dressing mix 1 cup real mayonnaise 3/4 cup  buttermilk 1 jar [4 oz] sliced pimentos, drained 8-10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 head cauliflower 1 bunch broccoli 1 small purple onion, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese salt...

Blueberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Glaze

Blueberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Glaze Ingredients: ROLLS 2 and 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 package Red Star Platinum Yeast or any instant yeast* (1 packet = 2 and 1/4 teaspoons) 1/2 cup (120ml) water 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (cow's milk - I used skim) 2.5 Tablespoons...

Monday, February 23, 2015

Queso Chicken Pasta

Queso Chicken Pasta Ingredients: Velveeta Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup Rotel Rotini Pasta Rotisserie Chicken See full instructions on : riccialexis.com...

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Spicy Cilantro-Peanut Slaw

Spicy Cilantro-Peanut Slaw Ingredients: 1/2 large head green cabbage, very finely chopped 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped (or more, I reduced the amount of peanuts to make it more South Beach Diet friendly) 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1 bunch cilantro, chopped (use at least 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, or more) salt...

Mac And Cheese Cups

Mac And Cheese Cups Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon butter 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt See full instructions on : simplexfood.com&n...

Friday, February 20, 2015

Strawberry Lemonade Cookies

Strawberry Lemonade Cookies Ingredients: 1 (15.25 ounce) Betty Crocker Super Moist lemon cake mix 1 (15.25 ounce) Betty Crocker Super Moist strawberry cake mix 4 eggs 2/3 cup vegetable oil (divided) 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 cups powdered sugar (divided) 1-2 tablespoons milk See full instructions on : t...

Flower Pot Cookies

Flower Pot Cookies Ingredients: Cookie Cups: 16 oz (24 count) Pillsbury Sugar Cookies Chocolate Ganache: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup heavy cream Topping: 8 Oreos See full instructions on : www.thegunnysack.com...

Smothered Green Chile Pepper Chicken

Smothered Green Chile Pepper Chicken Ingredients: 6 (3-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime) 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning (Taco Seasoning recipe I used) 2 small cans chopped chilies 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese Read...

Grilled Chicken Tenderloins

Grilled Chicken Tenderloins Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips. 1 cup zesty Italian dressing 2 teaspoons lime juice 3 teaspoons honey See full instructions on : www.southernplate.com...

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Basil Chicken

Basil Chicken Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken 2 tablespoons grated or minced ginger 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar a jalapeno or serrano pepper, minced, de-seed it if you want to! handful of basil 1 tablespoon...

Garlic Parmesan Cheese Pull Apart Bread

Garlic Parmesan Cheese Pull Apart Bread Ingredients: 16 frozen white dinner rolls [I used Rhodes] 1/2 cup [1 stick] butter, melted 2/3 plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese [divided] 1 tsp dry parsley flakes 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried basil/Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp onion powder See...

Apple Heart Sandwiches

Apple Heart Sandwiches Ingredients: 2 small apples, cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick rounds 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) 3 tablespoons peanut or almond butter 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons granola See full instructions on : www.happytogethercreates.com...

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Nutella Booze Balls

Nutella Booze Balls Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (about 16 oz.) Nutella (hazelnut/cocoa spread) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 pinches salt 2 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers (10-12 oz.) 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/4-1/2 cup liqueur (or liquor) of choice (like amaretto, rum, frangelico,...

Baked Egg Rolls

Baked Egg Rolls Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 2 cups of savoy cabbage, chopped (I didn't use cabbage) 2 cups of shredded carrots 2 cups of bean sprouts 1 can of water chestnuts, chopped 2 tbsp green onions, sliced 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp corn starch 1/4...

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Salmon

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Salmon Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves 2 fresh 6" rosemary sprigs, about 1 tablespoon chopped 1 1/2 to 2 pounds salmon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper See full instructions on : insockmonkeyslippers.c...

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 cup warm milk ½ cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup butter 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 4 cups flour Filling: 1 cup packed brown sugar 2½ tablespoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons flour ⅓ cup butter, softened Icing: ½ cup butter 1½ cups powdered sugar ¼ cup cream...