Maple Pecan Baked Brie

Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) round brie cheese 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans sliced baguette, graham crackers, apple slices (for serving) Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Place brie on a small baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until softened. Remove and let cool for about … Read more

Antipasto Skewers

Ingredients 12 kalamata olives 12 small balls of fresh mozzarella get the marinated type if available 12 slices of thick cut salami 12 pimento stuffed green olives 6 whole jarred cherry peppers halved 12 small pepperoncini peppers Instructions  Get full recipe >> Antipasto Skewers @ dinneratthezoo.com

Sweet & Tangy Balls

INGREDIENTS Large pack of frozen meatballs, mine had about 64 in them 1: 16- oz jar grape jelly 1: 12- oz jar of chili sauce (I used a Wegman’s brand but Heinz sells them too it’s usually located near the ketchup & hot sauce) INSTRUCTIONS In a small pot on medium high heat, combine jelly … Read more

The Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes 8 slices bacon 1 cup sour cream ¼ to ½ cup milk 4 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 8 green onions, sliced, divided Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour. You can just microwave … Read more

Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin

Ingredients 4 cups (~5 potatoes) very large Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes peeled and sliced Lots of seasoned salt and fresh cracked pepper 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons white flour 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 and 1/2 cups milk I used 1% 1/2 cup sour cream I used low-fat 1 and … Read more

Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced) 12 oz. ham, cooked and cubed 4 cups water 2 chicken bouillon cubes ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. garlic pepper 5 TB butter 5 TB flour 2½ cups milk 1 cup cheddar cheese scallions Instructions Combine potatoes, ham and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, … Read more

Mint Chip Cake Roll

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

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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