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Mini Lasagna Cups. If you have any wonton wrappers leftover from the Crispy Southwestern Wontons, here’s a great way to use them up! I was browsing Pinterest the other day when I came across these adorable mini lasagna cups made with wonton wrappers in a muffin tin! How fun are these little lasagnas? And so fun to eat, no utensils needed. The outer wonton shell is thin and crispy, while the inside is soft and chewy, just like a lasagna noodle. Start with one pound of lean ground beef for the meaty lasagna sauce. For spaghetti and lasagna I also like to add a pound of sausage. You can even brown them in the same pan at the same time for ease. Now this makes a ton, so here’s what I do. Here’s 1/4 of the meat mixture with 1 cup of spaghetti sauce.

Mix one and a half cups of ricotta cheese with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Coat a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray, and arrange a wonton wrapper into each cup. Take half the ricotta mixture and divide it among the 12 cups. Top with half of the meat sauce… Most gawked all-time. Make Spinach Chips (Your Kids will LOVE!) | Dollar Store Mom - Frugal Fun - Crafts for Kids. Oh, you think I’m absolutely bonkers huh? Well try this on for size: every photo in this post is my own, except the lovely shot above (taken from The Food Faffer) because my 4 year old uber-picky eater ate ALL the spinach before I could get a lovely “after” picture of my own!

I’m obsessed with kale chips. Obsessed. They’re super nutritious, shockingly delicious, and cheap! I’ve been making them and eating them several times a week for about a year now, and my husband (who eats junk food the way I eat broccoli and still manages to be svelte…jerk) and daughter (who would prefer that crackers be her primary food source) have both become pretty well addicted to them as well. I’ve been wondering lately, though, if the same quick and easy process for kale chips could be used for any other veggie, to add some variation and a few different nutrients to our repertoire. So, here in one simple tutorial, you’ll learn how to make both spinach and kale chips!

What you’ll need: Preheat oven to 350. 1. Make Your Own | Dirt Cheap Recipes | Do it Yourself. The Pastry Affair - Home - Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread. I once made the driest pancake in the world. I can see you sitting at home, staring at your computer screen, and scoffing at my bold statement. Driest pancake in the world? Yeah, right. How would you even know? Let me share my story with you. A few years back, I made chocolate chip pancakes. Quickly flash to the next morning. Still cold. Confusion.

Was the microwave broken? I got angry, as one will when they want food and want it now. When I took it out, the pancake was slightly less cool. It took me a few hours to realize what had happened. It only stands to reason that my pancake was so utterly dry that there wasn't enough water in it to be absorbed by the microwaves. Thus, the world's driest pancake was born. And to think I took a bite... Luckily, this Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread is definitely not dry. One Year Ago: Chocolate Orange Miniature Cakes Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread Yields 1 loaf In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yeast and water. Punch down the dough. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles. I’ve never liked chocolate chip cookies. Go ahead and throw tomatoes at me if you’d like, but I don’t like ’em.

They’re just a plain old cookie, after all, with a few studs of chocolate chips in them. They’re nothing special to me, unless you get some cookie dough-action before it meets its fate in the oven. Now you’re talkin’. I know there are plenty of cookie-dough-nay-sayers out there… you know, the salmonella scare and all . Chilled dough is rolled into 1-inch balls. Those chilled dough balls are dipped in chocolate and then placed onto waxed paper to set. I dipped a few in Ghirardelli White Chocolate Bark and a few in the Chocolate version too. Oh yeah! Yield: 3 to 4 dozen truffles Prep Time: 45 min + chilling time Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Best served cold, these treats are for cookie-dough lovers.

Ingredients: Directions: 1. 2. 3. Tips: *I used the Ghirardelli Candy Making Dipping Bar- both Double Chocolate and White flavors. *Have your own favorite cookie dough recipe? Pumpkin Monkey Bread. September 23, 2011 | Print | E-mail | Filed under bread, pumpkin Monkey bread. It’s almost as much fun to say as it is to eat, and with the arrival of autumn, I couldn’t stop thinking about taking my usual recipe and kicking it up a notch with the addition of pumpkin – so, of course, I did. Making monkey bread has always brought with it feelings of nostalgia for me, which makes it one of my favorite sweets to share with family and friends. In fact, the day after I made it, I invited a good friend over so that I could share it with her, along with some apple cider – a lovely way to spend an autumn afternoon, if you ask me!

Even though it takes some time to make, most of it is hands-off time – like any yeasted bread, you can leave the dough to rise and go off and do other things while you wait. For the dough: For the coating: 1 cup sugar2 tsp cinnamon3/4 stick butter, melted For the glaze: 2/3 cup powdered sugar2 Tbsp pure maple syrup1-2 tsp milk Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Leave a Reply. Taste and Tell Blog. Pizza Monkey Bread Recipe. Ok are you ready for Pizza Monkey Bread. It will kinda change your life. And maybe your waistline. But it’s 100% worth it and so freaking delicious! Imagine a pull apart pizza with herbs and cheese and a warm pizza dipping sauce. I’ve seen Monkey Bread made from scratch or with pre-made biscuit dough from the market.

Stick these suckers in mini bundt pans and into the oven they go! Ingredients 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast1 cup warm water1 tsp sugar2 cups Bread flour1 cup AP flour2 tsp salt1/2 cup Butter, melted2/3 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped5 Scallions, chopped10 Basil Leaves, chopped5 cloves garlic, mincedSalt and Pepper1 cup Marinara or Pizza sauce Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.In a medium bowl, combine the Bread flour, AP flour and salt. FOODILY - Find recipes online. Share them with your friends.

Caramel-Filled Chocolate Cookies Recipe from Pillsbury. Celebrates National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month - 10 Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich Creations EVER! April is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month. That’s right: Someone (somewhere) has proclaimed this popular comfort food worthy of a monthlong celebration. Beloved and reinvented by even the most celebrated chefs, the grilled cheese has long-since outgrown its white bread and processed cheese days.

Below, find a roundup of the best tributes to this American staple. From Tom Colicchio’s french onion soup–themed masterpiece to a fried-egg-finished fantasy, the following are definitely feta-than-life sandwiches. The $15 Grilled Cheese This stacked creation was born out of Ontario-based chef Randy Feltis’s adoration for exotic cheeses and thick-cut bread. Croque Madame A delectable grilled cheese sandwich coupled with cured meats and topped with a fried egg is one of the many appetizing creations on the menu at Campanile in Los Angeles as part of its weekly Grilled Cheese Night. Honey-Basil Grilled Cheese Grilled Caprese Grilled Portobello and Cheese Stuffed Grilled Cheese Pretzel. 36 Cupcake recipes — Bohemian Revolution. Parmesan Roasted Potatoes. Ok fine. I’m officially ready to make the transition to fall.

And I thought, what better way to do it than with my all time favorite Parmesan Roasted Potatoes! These are like candy. 100% addictive. Once you stop, you just can’t stop. If you knew the amount of potatoes we consumed in a week, you’d be shocked. I always, without fail, make these with Yukon Gold potatoes because here’s the truth… I’m too lazy to peel the skins off potatoes. This is more a technique rather than a recipe, since you can scale these potatoes up if you’re cooking for a crowd.

You’re going to start with some naked potatoes…. Add on all the seasonings… Using your fingers, go ahead and toss everything together…. Put them in the oven for about 15 minutes. Once they are nice and golden and crispy, throw them onto a serving platter…. And then EAT!! And just a public service announcement – make a double batch and then serve them with breakfast the next morning too. Parmesan Roasted Potatoes Ingredients Instructions. Stylish Cuisine. Red Velvet Brownie Recipe. This recipe has been a loooong time coming.

Like, it seems as if it has taken me forever to perfect it. Note the dramatic-ness. Mr. How Sweet says I’m too dramatic. I adapted my oooey, gooey brownie recipe (also used for brownie cupcakes) for red velvet success – after about 30 failed attempts. That would be white chocolate buttercream. That would be my livelihood. That would be my soul in bowl. That would also be a surefire way to gain ten pounds. Mr. Wrong. [print_this] Red Velvet Brownies 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons red food coloring 2/3 cups chocolate chips (optional) Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour an 8 x 8 cake pan. In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder, red food coloring, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to create a paste.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Spread in the 8 x 8 pan. 1 stick of butter, at room temperature. Recipe Index. Looking for Something Yummy? Appetizers: Bread: Breakfast: Cake: Chicken: Condiments: Cookies: Cupcakes: Dessert: Dog Treats: Drinks: Ice Cream: Main Dish: Muffins: Pie & Tart: Side Dishes: Scones: Seafood: Soups: