INGREDIENTS: FOR THE FROSTING: 2 cups milk chocolate chips 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Chips for garnish FOR THE CAKE: 3 eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons brewed coffee (or water) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract … Read more
Ingredients Crust 1 1/2 cups graham crackers crumbs 1/4 cup melted butter Filling 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese , softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 cup (8 oz) canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Garnish whipped cream pumpkin pie spice Instructions Heat oven to 300°F. … Read more
INGREDIENTS: 1 box (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 25 Golden Oreos (or another vanilla flavored cookie/graham cracker) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 containers (8 ounces each) Cool Whip Topping (see note about using fresh whipped cream) 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced and … Read more
Ingredients 1 large English cucumber, seeded and diced 5 scallions, diced (white and green parts) 1 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 pint of grape tomatoes, halved 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and diced 1/4 cup of parsley, minced 1/4 cup of fresh mint, minced … Read more
INGREDIENTS For the Patties: 6 oz uncooked quinoa 2 medium zucchini, peeled and shredded 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped 2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped 3 tablespoons bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 1 clove garlic, minced salt, pepper olive oil for cooking For a simple sauce: 4 tablespoons plain Greek … Read more
Ingredients For the topping: 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed or finely grated 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp capers finely chopped 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice, optional) 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp extra virgin … Read more
Ingredients EGG ROLLS 3 large avocados, diced ½ cup zesty sun dried tomatoes, I used the dried kind (not jarred in oil) to avoid added moisture ¼ cup chopped cilantro ½ teaspoon salt 9 egg roll wraps 1 egg slightly beaten oil for frying DIPPING SAUCE 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar ½ … Read more
Ingredients 1 6 oz Pack Pepperoni Slices 40-60 Stuffed Green Olives 40-60 Toothpicks Filling 1 8 oz Block Cream Cheese (softened) 1 Tablespoon Sour Cream 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese ½ Cup Italian Blend Shredded Cheese (Kraft is my favorite) 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning ¼ teaspoon Salt Instructions To Make Filling Mix together cream cheese and … Read more
Ingredients FOR THE SALAD: 6 oz fresh green beans, trimmed + halved 1/4-1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped tomato, optional 3-4 TBSP crumbled feta fresh chopped parsley, to garnish [optional] GREEK DRESSING: 3 TBSP quality extra virgin olive oil 1 TBSP white wine or champagne vinegar 1 clove garlic, smashed + minced … Read more
INGREDIENTS 12 wonton wrappers 4 oz. cream cheese, softened ½ c. sour cream 12 oz. bacon, cooked & crumbled (reserve 2 Tbsp.) 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 2 Tbsp.) 3-4 jalapeños, seeded and chopped INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Place one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup; … Read more