Grocery item goes gourmet (part 2)
After making the Oreo Truffles last week, I thought I would try the recipe with Nutter Butters. I don’t have a classic Peanut Butter Ball Recipe, so I thought, what the heck. They came out pretty good. I think I like the Oreo Truffles a little better though. Mainly because the flavor is so distinct. With these, its just a good old tried and true peanut butter and chocolate combo. Start by finely chopping the cookies… Combine with cream cheese and roll into balls… And dip in chocolate… easy! Nutter Butter Balls 1 pkg. 1. Makes about 30 balls.
M & M Bark
It is hotter than Hades outside this week. I think I could bake cookies in my car right now. Seriously. Ridiculous. I am adamantly refusing to turn on the oven. That being said....I still need some chocolately/caramely treats to help me survive the heat. I would make ice cream but that would mean driving to the store to buy ingredients and....that ....is just not happening right now. M & M Bark Ingredients enough pretzel sticks to just cover the bottom of an 8 X 8 pan 30 or so caramels (I use Kraft caramels) 1 Tbsp cream (or whole milk) 1 1/4 cup chocolate chips 1 - 2 cups mini M & M's Directions Line an 8 X 8 inch pan with parchment paper. Spread out a layer of pretzel sticks, enough to cover the bottom of the prepared pan. In a small, microwave safe bowl, stir caramels with the cream and heat, in 15 - 20 second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Carefully spread the caramel on top of the pretzels. Spread over caramel layer. Sprinkle with mini M & M's and lightly press into chocolate.
Ramen Noodle Salad (Coleslaw)
I would love to share one of my favorite "water" holiday recipes. I consider water holidays Memorial, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Our family always finds a lake or a pool to celebrate by, enjoy, and eat tons of food! The only trick to this easy meal is it needs to be made several hours or the night before your event (best) to taste perfect. Ingredients: 1 pack slaw green onions finely chopped (approx 1/4 cup or less) 1/2 cup toasted seeds (sunflower or almonds) 2 packs ramen noodles (chicken flavor) broken into small pieces 3/4 cup oil 1 tbsp pepper (scant) 4 tbsp vinegar 4 tbsp sugar 1 of the chicken pack flavorings in ramen noodle package Now for the difficult instructions... Pour, Toss, and Chill! Additional tips: I like to go in and use a fork or my fingers after several hours and break up the ramen noodles even more. Parties I linked to:
holiday cookies
My poor husband has had enough, again. Our library looks like a book vomitorium, and I’m the guilty party. Books are everywhere, floor to ceiling, as my cookbook collecting habit strangles the room. There are books old and new all over the floor, seeping out into the hallway. I cannot help this though. I purchased a 1948 copy of this past weekend at an antique store, but instead of baking from it, I found a more appealing recipe online and used that inst ead! Looking at the ingredients, I realized this recipe has very old roots. The cookie stamp comes in a kit from Williams Sonoma. Rolled Gingerbread Cookies 1 cup shortening 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 cup molasses, warm in microwave if difficult to pour 2 Tablespoons white vinegar, (Don't worry there will be no taste of vinegar.) 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger, to taste 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 5 cups all purpose flour In a stand mixer, cream shortening and sugar.
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Crescent Braid Recipe
Far too often we have week nights when my husband comes home late from work and we’re left scrambling to come up with dinner at the last minute. The end result of that scramble means fast food more often than I’d like to admit. It doesn’t help that I’m not much of a planner when it comes to meals because I never know what flavors I’ll be in the mood for. To help avoid our fast food splurges, I’ve been working on a few recipes we can use when time is lacking. Recipe: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Braid Type: Main Dish Serves: 5 Ingredients 2 cans Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls2 cups chicken chunks, cooked2 cups cheddar cheese2 cups broccoli, frozen, steamed and chopped½ cup light mayonnaise1 egg yolkfresh rosemary Instructions
How to Make Easy Chocolate Fudge Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn
This recipe for fudge is a classic one from my childhood. I like it because it requires no special equipment or ingredients — just sugar, cocoa powder, milk, salt, butter and vanilla. Even a candy thermometer is optional if you are gutsy enough to use the soft-ball test. I like this recipe for its practicality and deliciousness, but I love it because it's my father's recipe and every time I make it, it's like I'm spending time with him again.I grew up making this fudge with my father, who spent a fair amount of time in the kitchen which was rare for a man of his generation. He was always welcoming, pulling up a chair to the stove and hovering close as I stirred the molten chocolate bubbling away. This fudge is not the creamy, smooth kind. Classic Chocolate Fudge Makes 8 to 10 1-inch squares What You Need Ingredients 2 cups white sugar1/4 cup cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup of whole milk2 tablespoons butter (plus more for greasing the dish)2 teaspoons vanilla Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
The Best Way to Cook Zucchini and Carrots | Voracious Vander
One of my greatest joys in life is making vegetables taste good to other people. When someone is especially excited about a tasty piece of zucchini I made, I am a happy girl. You’re already rolling your eyes I know, but stay with me. Zucchini and carrot “fries” are my quiet specialty. They make a great snack or side to burgers and sandwiches. The trick here is roasting. Follow these simple steps and you’ll be on your way to making some shockingly delightful savory treats that you can feel awesome about. 1. 2. 3. 4. (Today I used salt&pepper + smokey paprika and crushed red peppers.) Lightly toss your vegetable batons with a tablespoon or so of olive oil (not too much) and the herbs and spices. 5. Like this: Like Loading...
Christmas Ideas
Dec 22 2011 Christmas Ideas 2011 categorized as christmas, ideas If you’d like to do some last-minute holiday baking, here’s a Christmas recipe roundup for you! 1. « Christmas Cut-Out Cookies Merry Christmas! 2 comments link to this post email a friend
