Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad with Sesame Dressing

Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad with Sesame Dressing INGREDIENTS 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce 6 ounce rotini pasta, (about 2 cups) cooked and cooled 1 cup chopped red cabbage ½ cup red onion, chopped ½ cup shredded carrots ¼ cup roasted almonds ⅓ cup chow mein noodles salt and pepper...

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake

Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake Ingredients 1/4 cup butter  3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 pears, peeled 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 package (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix 1 cup water 1/3 cup softened butter 3 eggs See full instructions on: lovegrowswild.com ...

Cinnamon-Sugar Streusel Baked French Toast

Cinnamon-Sugar Streusel Baked French Toast Ingredients: French Toast  1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 3 large eggs 3/4 cup Silk Cashewmilk (I used Unsweetened; Original or another milk may be substituted) 1/4  cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons molasses (light or dark okay) 1...

Monday, May 4, 2015

SWEET PEA & RICOTTA CROSTINI

SWEET PEA & RICOTTA CROSTINI INGREDIENTS 1 baguette (sliced thin on a diagonal) 4 Tbsp. olive oil 1 (10 oz.) package frozen peas, thawed 1/2 cup ricotta (I used low-fat) 1 scallion (green onion), cut into 1" pieces 1 ounce Parmesan, cut into pieces (plus more grated Parmesan for topping) one squeeze of fresh lemon...

BAILEY'S CHOCOLATE COOKIES

BAILEY'S CHOCOLATE COOKIES INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. instant coffee powder (optional) 8 Tbsp. Irish Cream (I prefer Bailey's) 1 cup white chocolate chips See full instructions...

Sunday, May 3, 2015

French Onion Dip Sticks

French Onion Dip Sticks Ingredients: 6 slices sandwich bread 6 slices swiss cheese, cut in half diagonally 6 slices provolone cheese, cut in half ½ stick unsalted butter, divided 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 large onions, sliced 1 can beef broth 2 tablespoons white wine (optional) ¼ ...

Sunday, April 26, 2015

OREO-DOODLES (OREO-CRUSTED CHOCOLATE COOKIES)

OREO-DOODLES (OREO-DUSTED CHOCOLATE COOKIES) INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder (or regular unsweetened cocoa powder) 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 4 ounces coarsely chopped dark or semisweet chocolate 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted...

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH GARLIC CILANTRO LIME SLAW

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH GARLIC CILANTRO LIME SLAW INGREDIENTS For the Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce ¼ cup oil ¼ cup water ½ cup chopped green onions ½ cup cilantro leaves 2-3 cloves garlic (less if you're sensitive to garlicky things) ½ teaspoon salt juice of 2 limes ½ cup sour cream For the Shrimp Tacos 1 lb. shrimp,...

Monday, April 20, 2015

Eclair Cookie Cups

Eclair Cookie Cups                                      Ingredients 1 Sugar Cookie Mix + required ingredients 1 3.4 ounce of Instant Vanilla Pudding 2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 11 ounce package of chocolate chips See...

Sunday, April 19, 2015

PUMPKIN ROLL

PUMPKIN ROLL INGREDIENTS: PUMPKIN CAKE INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1...

CHEWY GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES

CHEWY GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup molasses 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. salt See full instructions :  www.gimmesomeoven.c...

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Apple Fritter Bread

Apple Fritter Bread Ingredients: Apple-Cinnamon Mixture 1 large apple or 2 small peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 heaping cup when diced; try Fuji, Gala, Envy, Honeycrisp or similar) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Mixture 1/4 cup light brown...

Friday, April 10, 2015

Homemade Horchata

Homemade Horchata INGREDIENTS: 1 cup raw cashews (or use raw or blanched almonds) 2/3 cup white rice, uncooked (medium or long-grain preferred) 2 1/2 cups water + 3 cups water one 3-inch cinnamon stick 2/3 cup granulated sugar, or to taste* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (increase to 1 teaspoon, or to taste, if you love...

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Watermelon Raspberry Slushies

Watermelon Raspberry Slushies INGREDIENTS: 3 cups diced watermelon, deseeded (freeze before blending for 1 hour) 2 cups raspberries (freeze before blending for 1 hour) 2 shots raspberry pomegranate vodka (or your favorite flavored or unflavored vodka), optional 2 shots raspberry or watermelon schnapps, optional juice...

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese filling, in tomato cream sauce

Ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese filling, in tomato cream sauce Ingredients  1 and 1/4 cup flour 1 egg 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 teaspoon salt See full instructions : juliasalbum.c...

Monday, April 6, 2015

Asian salmon and noodles

Asian salmon and noodles Ingredients for noodles: 2 tablespoons sesame oil 5 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 7-10 regular button mushrooms, sliced, or 1 Portobello mushroom, sliced 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (substitute with any other hot sauce if you...

Mini German Pancakes

Mini German Pancakes Ingredients 1 cup milk 6 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted Strawberry sauce or maple syrup (strawberry sauce recipe follows) Sweetened whipped cream (optional) See full instructions : www.cookingclassy.c...

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Egg shell brownie

Egg shell brownie Ingredients 12-16 eggs for the shell (or an 8 inch pan if you want to bake a classic brownie) 7 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped (200 g) 1 stick butter, room temperature (125 g) 3 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 pinch of salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 Tbls unsweetened cocoa powder See full instructions...

EASTER BASKET CAKE

EASTER BASKET CAKE Ingredients 8″ round cake with chocolate frosting 8 ounces marshmallows 3 tablespoons cocoa Green Shimmer Sugar Malted Milk Candy Eggs See full instructions : thecakeblog.c...

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Ingredients Doughnuts 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water, 110 degrees 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/4 cup evaporated milk, warmed to 110 degrees 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups...

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Cranberry Orange Scones with Vanilla Cream Glaze

Cranberry Orange Scones with Vanilla Cream Glaze Ingredients 2 cups (277g) all-purpose flour 8 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, frozen 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp heavy cream, divided 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp orange...

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup Ingredients 3 large chicken breast halves 2 (14 oz) cans chicken broth 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 2/3 cup chunky salsa (I use Pace Chunky Hot Salsa) 1/2 cup Zesty Italian Dressing 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp onion powder 2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup extra virgin olive...

Monday, March 23, 2015

Kale White Bean and Sausage Soup

Kale White Bean and Sausage Soup Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 12 oz beef Polska Kiebasa Sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices (I used Hillshire Farm and really liked it) 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (about 3) 1 1/3 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks) 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 (14.5...

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Ravioli With Sauteed Asparagus and Walnuts

Ravioli With Sauteed Asparagus and Walnuts Ingredients 1 - 8 oz package of fresh ravioli – I used Trader Joes goat cheese and sun dried tomato ravioli ½ pound of asparagus – snap off the tough ends – chop asparagus into thirds or smaller. 1 half lemon 2 tbs butter ¼ cup walnut pieces 2 tbs minced parsley 6 twists of...

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Grilled salmon with avocado salsa

Grilled salmon with avocado salsa INGREDIENTS 2 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces 1 tbs olive oil (I used light extra virgin olive oil) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika powder 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp black pepper for the Avocado salsa: 1 avocado, sliced ½ small red onion, sliced Juice...

Friday, March 20, 2015

Steak Sandwiches

Steak Sandwiches Ingredients     2 Spanish or Sweet onions, sliced thinly     2 tablespoons canola oil     Dash of salt     2 tablespoons of butter     2 pounds of boneless rib steak, sliced thinly     2 tablespoons olive oil    ...

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

One Pot Chicken & Potatoes

One Pot Chicken & Potatoes Ingredients     8 chicken thighs     6-8 large potatoes, cut in quarters or halves     5-6 carrots, cut in 1-2 inch pieces     1 onion, cut in quarters     15-20 garlic cloves, whole     Kosher salt    ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Meatballs

Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Meatballs Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cold water 3 Tablespoons corn starch 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil 3 pounds Casa frozen meatballs See full instructions : www.blessthismessplease.c...

Spinach and Mushroom Marinara with (or without) Meatballs

Spinach and Mushroom Marinara with (or without) Meatballs Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups fresh baby spinach, finely chopped 8 ounces white mushrooms washed and chopped or sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes or 1 quart home-canned tomatoes 2 14-ounce can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1...

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars Ingredients 1 white cake mix 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup canola oil 1 egg 1 cup peanut butter chips 1 cups semi sweet chocolate chips 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Minis 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk See full recipes on : thegunnysack.com...

Friday, March 13, 2015

Perfect Banana Muffins

Perfect Banana Muffins Ingredients 3 bananas, mashed ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted ¼ cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda Mix-ins of your choice (optional) See full instructions : allshecooks.co...

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Blueberry Bars

Blueberry Bars Ingredients: Bottom Shortbread Cookie Crust: 1/2 cup (2 oz) confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour (measured with scoop and sweep) 3/4 cup (6 oz) unsalted butter pinch salt 1 teaspoon lemon thyme, finely chopped (optional) – my kids didn’t notice it and it makes it more...

Oven-Fried Onion Rings

Oven-Fried Onion Rings Ingredients 1/4 cup(35 grams)all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne 1 cup(250 ml)plain yogurt 2 eggs 1/2 cup(70 grams)plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 4 cups(200 grams)finely crushed potato chips 2 larger onions 3tbsp vegetable oil salt See full recipes on : zoomyum...

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Slow Cooker Pork Burritos

Slow Cooker Pork Burritos Ingredients 1 (3.5 pound) pork butt roast, heavily trimmed of any excess fat 2 Tbs. cumin 2 Tbs. chili powder 1 pinch crushed red pepper 1/2 (14.5 oz) can hatch green enchilada sauce coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 3 cups baby kale leaves,...

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Pops

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Pops Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 cups miniature marshmallows Green gel food coloring 6 cups Rice Krispies Christmas tree cookie cutter Lollipop sticks Almond bark or white chocolate chips Christmas M&M’s See full recipes on : positivelysplendid.c...

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Skillet Chicken Parmesan Over Pasta

Skillet Chicken Parmesan Over Pasta Ingredients 2 plump chicken breasts, cut in half diagonally and each thin half cut into 2 strips (for a total of 8 pieces) Kosher salt Black pepper 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs (store-bought or homemade) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons butter...

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Homemade Corn Dogs

Homemade Corn Dogs Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (regular milk works too) 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon honey 1 (10 count) package Hot Dogs 10 wooden skewers or chopsticks See full...

vegetable egg rolls

Vegetable Egg Rolls Ingredients: 1 Tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp minced garlic 1 inch fresh ginger 4 oz. mushrooms 2 medium carrots 3 medium green onions 1 small head green cabbage ¼ cup soy sauce ½ Tbsp corn starch 1 tsp sesame oil 1 pkg (20 ea) egg roll wrappers as needed non-stick spray See full recipes on : www....

Monday, March 2, 2015

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars Ingredients: 1 can Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet 2 eggs 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) or homemade pumpkin puree 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt See full...

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Won Ton Cheese Bites

Won Ton Cheese Bites  Ingredients: 12 Won Ton Wrappers 1 ounce String Cheese (about 1 snack size stick) 1 ounce Sharp Cheddar Cheese 2 ounces Brie Cheese 1 fresh Jalapeno 1 Green Onion (just the green top) 3 Walnuts 1 ½ teaspoons Brown Sugar ½ cup Canola Oil InstructionsSee full instructions on : www.couponclippi...

Friday, February 27, 2015

Key Lime Pie Truffles

Key Lime Pie Truffles  Ingredients:     1 (16 oz) can frosting (2 cups)     1 (.10 oz) Key Lime Flavor Packet     1 (12 oz) package white chocolate chips (2 cups)     *optional ~ zest of one lime     crushed graham crackers InstructionsSee...

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Butter Rolls

Butter Rolls Ingredients 1 pkg yeast 1 tsp sugar 1/4 C warm water 1 C milk 1/2 C butter 1 tsp salt 1/3 C sugar 3 eggs 4 1/2 C flour 1/2 C butter, melted for dipping Read full details on:  yourhomebased...