Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce {My Go-To Dinner Saver!}
I am not (not!) exaggerating when I say this quick, creamy garlic alfredo sauce has changed how I view non-dinner nights. You know. Those nights when dinner just ain’t happening. Too many things going on. The problem is, on nights like that, I just can’t handle the thought of dinner approaching and knowing I’m going to have to scrounge up something my kids will eat but I’ll probably find gag-worthy. Enter this sauce. We’ve made this no less than 10 times in the last month, and I have never, and I mean never, seen my kids gobble up anything so quickly. Embarrassingly, I have to admit, this sauce is even on the menu this week. Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce Note: I've only ever used 1% milk in this sauce and it works great for our tastes. Ingredients Directions In a medium pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Printed from Mel's Kitchen Cafe (www.melskitchencafe.com)
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
If you saw Ole’s Greek burger post, you may have been left wondering what kind of summer salad you’d pair that with. (I know you were.) It’s not like a regular, ol’ creamy coleslaw would do the trick there. Now, you may ask yourself why thinly slice the peppers and the onions instead of dicing them like everything else? And some of my favorite cheese. Add the kalamata olives in there too. For the dressing we’re looking at equal parts extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Joining the party will be oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Now, your pasta should be close to cool by now. Add your dressing and give it a stir. And enjoy with your Greek burgers, your cheese-filled burgers, a hot dog, with a piece of grilled chicken, on its own, on a fork – or a spoon – in your mouth. For more fresh tomato recipes, visit Tammy’s Recipe’s In-Season Recipe Swap.
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Pepperoni Pizza Muffins Recipe
When I’m online looking for dinner inspiration, I often search for recipes that take something my family loves and make it into something new. Since pizza is one of my family’s favorite treat, I try to find new ways to incorporate it into our menu – kinda like I did with the Fried Pizza Bites. When I stumbled onto a recipe from the Noble Pig, I knew I had to try it out on my family! They absolutely loved it! The recipe was simple, only required a few ingredients and didn’t take long at all to prepare! So, go get you a big bowl and let’s get started in making this simple, yet tasty recipe. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan and carefully pour or spoon the mixture into each of the cups. Don’t those look absolutely yummy?!? Pepperoni Pizza Muffins Pepperoni Pizza in a muffin. Author: Crystal @ SimplyBeingMommy.com Recipe type: Entree Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. It's easy to share!
Scallion Cheese Puffs
makes about 18 1 cup water 5 extra large eggs 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cups gruyere cheese shredded 1/2 cup scallions- sliced thin- white and light green part 1 cup unbleached flour, sifted 1 t kosher salt shredded gruyere for topping Preheat oven to 425 degrees . Stir in 4 eggs one at a time, making sure the first egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Line a shallow baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat liner . Beat the remaining egg with a teaspoon of water in a small bowl. Bake for about 20 minutes on center rack,until the gougeres are puffed and golden brown- they should sound hollow when tapped. back to home
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
There is a deli near my house that makes the most amazing chocolate peanut butter bars. I have been trying to come up with a copycat version of them for some time & this recipe is pretty much it. I thought they would be a great dessert to make for the bake sale, as chocolate/peanut butter desserts are very popular & these are super simple & don't require any baking! I cut them into 2" bars for the sale, but 1" bite-sized bars would be ideal, as they are very rich.They sold out faster then anything else at the sale...I wish I had made more. To begin, grease a standard sized brownie pan with non-stick cooking spray & line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang {for easy removal}. In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, add a 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar {packed}, 2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar, a 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, & 1 3/4 cups of smooth peanut butter. Beat until smooth, then dump the mixture out into the pan,
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Potatoes have been one of my favorites since I can remember. They were also my first “vegetable”. I also love how versatile potatoes are. I know that it may not be cold where most of you are, unless you are in Colorado I hear it is still snowing! Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe type: Soup Serves: 6-8 3 lbs small Yukon gold potatoes⅔ cup all-purpose flour6 cups low-fat milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 cup chopped green onions (divided)6 bacon slices (cooked & crumbled)salt (to taste)
French Fries: The No-Guilt Version
There’s nothing like a french fried potato. The taste, the texture, the dip-ability; it’s probably one of my favorite go-to comfort foods. However, I don’t need the fat of an actual deep fried potato, and I certainly do not favor processed french fries that come from the frozen food section of the grocery store. Enter: Healthy French Fries* Step 1: Peel your ‘taters. This isn’t necessary, though, but if you decide you want the skin on make sure you scrub-wash them first. Step 2: Cut them into strips. Step 3: Place potatoes in colander and rinse the starch off of them. Step 4: Pat down the potatoes. Step 5: Drizzle Olive Oil over potatoes. Step 6: Salt those babies up. Step 7: Mix them up so they all get coated with the olive oil and salt. Step 8: Arrange them, on a baking sheet, in a single layer Step 9: Add anything else you like. Step 10: Place the potatoes into your preheated oven for 20 minutes. Step 11: Flip and continue to bake for 5-10 minutes. And then, voila… Healthy French Fries Enjoy!
apple crumble bars recipe
do you love apple pie? why am i even asking? of course you love apple pie. what if you could take an apple to eat on the go? well, i present to you these apple crumble bars: “they’re like mini apple pies!” the most time consuming part of this recipe is dicing up 6 cups of apples. the hardest parts of this recipe are a) not eating most of the crisp granny smith apples as you dice them and b) not digging into the bars with a fork before you bake them. spring is the perfect time to turn fruit into refreshing desserts (even though i’ve been eating these for breakfast). strawberries and rhubarb (actually a vegetable) are great this time of year too. i’ve listed these apple bars as “cookies.” are bars cookies? apple crumble bars this one, like most of my recipes (and my baking knowledge), i owe to my mom. 1. take the butter out of the fridge to soften (do NOT melt) on the counter as you peel and dice up the apples into small cubes. squirt with some lemon juice and set aside.
