Cookies and Cream Cheesecake My husband has always been a big fan of cookies and cream ice cream and cheesecake, and I’ve always been a big fan of making him food that he loves. It’s only taken me nine years of marriage to come up with the idea of combining his favorite ice cream with his favorite dessert. I was both pleasantly surprised and quite dismayed to realize that cookies and cream cheesecake is quite possibly the best dessert out there. Pleasantly surprised because I’m normally not a fan of cookies and cream unless it’s just a plain ol’ Oreo and dismayed because I couldn’t stop sneaking into the kitchen to take just one more bite. The crust is made out of Oreo crumbs and melted butter. The cheesecake whips up quickly and then you just crumble up some more Oreos and stir them in. And let’s face it, I need the extra points after making him search high and low for a missing Christmas gift the other night. He just shook his head and hugged me when I told him that yes, yes it was under the tree the whole time.
askgeorgie There are plenty of reasons to make your own protein bars. First, it’s economical ! You’ll save a lot of money, particularly if you have a habit of buying single bars one a time. Even better, you can customize your bars to your taste preferences, avoid any allergens, and leave out ingredients you don’t want. You can make a bar with high quality protein, whole grains, real nuts or fruit, flaxseeds, whichever sweetener you prefer, and skip all the long-named chemical ingredients (preservatives and fortifications) that you may not need or want in your snack. These bars provide healthy fats from natural peanut butter and flaxseed. Preheat oven to 350°F. Makes 6 servings Per serving: 195 calories, 11 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 14 g total carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 12 g protein, 218 mg sodium. Can you think of another protein bar flavor you’d like to see? Bob’s Red Mill Organic Flaxseed Meal, 16-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4) Quaker Quick-1 Minute Oats, 18 oz
The Angry Chefs Garlicky Lemon-Pepper Chicken A lot of folks have asked me for this recipe. It’s one of The Angry Chef’s signature dishes, and I was lucky to pry it away from him. This recipe is a dream come true for garlic lovers like me. The instructions below are one part recipe, one part technique. Basically, the chicken breast is dredged in flour, then shallow fried in a bath of bubbling golden olive oil. Lemon juice, powdered peel, and fresh zest provide a triple dose of bright citrus flavor right near the end of cooking. Enjoy this chicken with any sort of hot, spicy rice (I have yet to get the recipe for the Demon Saffron Rice that he made around Halloween), some warm, buttered noodles, or grilled asparagus sprinkled with Parmesan. The Angry Chef’s Garlicky Lemon-Pepper Chicken: A note on ingredients This recipe calls for three different types of garlic—garlic salt, fresh elephant garlic, and jarred minced garlic. The Angry Chef’s Garlicky Lemon-Pepper Chicken Serves 6-8 as a main course. Grab your chicken. Seal the bag well.
Make-Ahead Muffin Melts This is another recipe from my mother’s recipe collection. It’s a make-ahead concoction meant to be spread on English muffins and broiled. And it’s just…it’s just… It’s divine. And here’s what you need. Hard boiled eggs, shredded cheddar, fried bacon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and Worcestershire. Sorry about the excessive bokeh. Start by peeling all the eggs… Then give ‘em a rough chop. Throw the bacon on a cutting board, trying not to eat it all in the process… Then chop it up into bits…trying not to eat it all in the process. Throw the eggs in a bowl… Then throw in the shredded cheddar. I’ve been grating cheese in my food processor lately and I have to say, I’ve never been happier in my life. Then comes the bacon and a cup of mayo. Now hear this! A good, heaping tablespoon of Dijon. Do not skip this ingredient or your life will spiral downward into a series of unfortunate events. I’m not even kidding. Next comes some garlic powder. You think I’m kidding, but I’m not. *Burp* Sorry.
LaSaGnA TiMpAnO I went to see tUnE-yArDs on Monday night with some friends, and as always we wanted to cook a meal that somehow related to the show we were heading to. Sometimes this is hard to do, but other times it seems to come naturally. Finding culinary inspiration in Merrill's lyrics seemed like it would be tough, but my sister knew what she wanted to make without hesitation. Start by making a lasagna crust. Finally got it together. Now it's easy, just start building the layers! Alfredo sauce with some salami goes first. After 3 alfredo layers, I switched to pesto. A cheese only layer, just for fun. Tomato sauce is last. It's important to press things down as you go. In my opinion, it can't be lasagna without at least a little ricotta! I painted on some alfredo at the end as a glue. All sealed up. After baking. The flip is always a scary moment. Unveiling. A thing of beauty. Cutting is another tense event. Glorious! I still can't believe how great this came out and how awesome it actually tasted!
Crab Cakes - Cook This! Not That - Mens Health We leave mayo and a deep fryer out of the equation to make flavorful, healthy crab cakes In the skilled hands of a four-star chef or a seafaring Maryland man, the goal of a crab cake is simple: Use just enough ingredients to build flavor and bind the cakes, but never at the expense of the crab itself. The goal of the corporate cook is quite different: Make an inexpensive crab cake that will hold together under duress and leave them wanting more. That's why mayo and a deep fryer are invariably part of the process. Our cakes take the former route. You'll Need: 1 can (16 oz) jumbo lump crab meat 2 Tbsp minced jalapeno 2 scallions, chopped 1/2 cup minced red bell pepper 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tsp Dijon mustard Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup bread crumbsMango-Avocado Salsa How to Make It: *Preheat the oven to 425F. *Gently mix everything but 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs. *Bake until golden brown on the outside, 12 to 15 minutes.
Mashed Potatoes with Bacon & Cheddar 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and reduce to a simmer. 2. 3. 4. Like this: Like Loading... Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Chinese Buffet at Home It is no secret that I have an obsession with Chinese cuisine. The place that started it all was a local Chinese buffet here in Michigan. After frequent visits to the buffet over the years, I finally decided to take a stab at cooking my own Chinese dishes at home. In this article I will explain how to create your own Chinese buffet at home. The Menu:Main course- Sesame Chicken Orange Chicken Kung Pao Chicken Meat on a Stick (Chicken Skewers)Appetizers- Crab Rangoons Egg RollsSide Dishes- Garlic Green Beans Fried Rice Egg Drop SoupDessert- Buffet Style Doughnuts The Recipes: Sesame Chicken- Cooking Instructions: Step 1: Cut chicken breasts into 1” chunks and in a glass bowl combine all of the marinade ingredients and mix well. Orange Chicken- Step 1: Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Kung Pao Chicken- Step 1: combine the chicken and cornstarch in a small bowl and toss to coat. Meat on a Stick (Chicken Skewers)- Step 1: Cut chicken breasts into long strips. Cooking Instructions: Egg Rolls-
15 Basic Stir Fry Sauce Recipes (Food and Whine) I love a good stir fry and they are a great way to use up odds and ends of meat, vegetable and noodles. And let’s face it, they are a quick and easy dinner solution. Simply cook up some rice or throw in some noodles and it’s a family-pleasing meal. I rarely start with a recipe – just a pile of odds and ends. Here I’ve collected 15 great stir-fry sauce recipes that can be printed to keep handy in the kitchen (or bookmarked, if you prefer). Instructions for all of these recipes … just combine the ingredients in a small bowl, stir well to combine, then add to your stir fry. Lemon Stir-Fry Sauce – Great with seafood stir fries, such as shrimp and/or scallops, as well as chicken. 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 tsp. lemon zest 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1/4 cup sugar Lemon Stir-Fry Sauce II – nice with chicken and seafood. 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste) Optional: red pepper flakes 3/4 orange juice 1 Tbsp. Tips:
Easy Black Bean Burrito Recipe with Cream Cheese I’ve had a can of black beans in the pantry for quite sometime now. I wanted to make a dip a while back, I just never got around to it. So I decided to whip up something fast and tasty to get rid of the two flour tortillas I had and that lonely can of black beans. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet on medium high heat, and add the onion, garlic, and green chilis. Cook and occasionally stir for about 2 minutes. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes so everything is heated through. Add the Neufchatel, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and the mixture is hot Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for about 30 seconds. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Roll up the tortillas and cut into three equal pieces. Black Bean and Cream Cheese Burritos Recipe Black bean burritos made with Neufchatel Cheese Author: Nichol @KiddiesCorner Deals Type: Snack/Appetizer Serves: 6 Ingredients Instructions
Popsicles! Not to sound full of myself, but I’m pretty sure this is the be all, end all of popsicle roundups. There’s a little something for everyone: the foodies, the purists, the ones who prefer frozen yogurt, the ones who prefer a little alcohol, everyone. Tweny-five options to be exact. The post I did last summer on the cold guys was one of DC’s most viewed ever, so I thought you’d all be up for another round – was I right? Click on the photo to be taken to the recipe. All photos and recipes copyright of their respective source unless otherwise noted.
Chicken and Black Bean Burritos - www.phillyburbs.com: Type A Kitchen I'm so glad you're here today because I've made you glorified Hot Pockets circa 1994. Let me tell you what kind of meal this is. This is the kind of meal you make when your day has gone by in a complete blur. These types of days make me wish a company like Apple would invent LDVR. This is the kind of meal you make when your patience is stretched to the max, and you've come to the conclusion that the world has gone mad and you're the only normal person left on Earth. And this is the kind of meal you make when you're so hungry that a Hot Pocket starts sounding like a good idea. No... just, no. Instead, make homemade chicken and black bean hot pocket-style burritos in ten minutes flat. Come on, you have ten minutes. Boneless, skinless chicken is tossed with smoky spices and sauted with creamy black beans. Serve with all your favorite burrito condiments, like sour cream, salsa, and limes. Chicken and Black Bean Burritos Adapted from Cooking Light Magazine Yields 4 servings Ingredients: