Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Blue Cheese

Ingredients 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced 3-4 ounce package prosciutto 2 ounce wedge of blue cheese or gorgonzola, cut into rectangular slices to place against the pear slices Instructions Cut the slices of prosciutto in half lengthwise. Place a piece of the blue cheese against the flat sliced side of the pear. Wrap one … Read more

Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

Ingredients 12 medjool dates, pitted 2 ounces goat cheese, softened 2 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 6 slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise Instructions In a small bowl whisk together all of the ingredients except the dates … Read more

Cheesy Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 16 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried) 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup shredded Swiss, Gruyere, or similar cheese (about 1 1/2 … Read more

Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Cups

Ingredients 1 pkg puff pastry, thawed according to pkg instructions 6 oz baby spinach, finely chopped 1 heaping cup chopped artichoke hearts 4 oz cream cheese, slightly softened 8 oz 4 blend Italian shredded cheese 2 eggs 1 tsp salt 2 tsp garlic powder pepper to taste Instructions  Get full recipe >> Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry … Read more

Delicious Chicken, Cranberry & Brie Tartlets

Delicious Chicken, Cranberry & Brie Tartlets – These Chicken, Cranberry & Brie Tartlets combine all the best flavors of the season in one delicious little bite. Perfect for all your holiday parties, these tartlets are sure to become a new favorite!   Servings: 48 Ingredients 2 packages 17 oz. each puff pastry 1 Simple Truth chicken breast cooked and cut … Read more

Garlic and Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS 2 lb fresh mushrooms wiped clean 4 cloves garlic minced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp fresh thyme minced salt and pepper to taste 4 Tbsp butter cut into small pieces Fresh parsley minced INSTRUCTIONS  Get full recipe >> Garlic and Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms @ thechunkychef.com

Softbatch Glazed Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

INGREDIENTS: Cookies 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, softened (use full-fat, brick-style cream cheese not ‘spreadable’ or whipped cream cheese) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tablespoon lemon extract (do not substitute with lemon juice) yellow food coloring, optional and as desired 1 tablespoon lemon zest (or 2 … Read more

The BEST Almond Joy Cookies

The BEST Almond Joy Cookies – If you like Almond Joy bars, you’re going to love these! Soft, chewy and loaded with coconut, almonds and dark chocolate!! Mmm!   Yield: 13 cookies INGREDIENTS  1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)  1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed  1/4 cup granulated sugar  1 large egg  2 teaspoons coconut extract … Read more

Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars

Ingredients 2 1/3 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 2 Eggland’s Best Eggs, slightly beaten 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 8oz package toffee bits, divided (I used Heath brand) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour, salt and … Read more