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

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

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

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup water 3 1/2 Tablespoons honey or agave or maple syrup 1 Tablespoon molasses 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 1/4 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 1/4 teaspoon sea … Read more

Whole30 Ketchup

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped pitted date 1 6oz. can tomato paste 1 14 oz. can fire roasted chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Instructions Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat and let … Read more

Paleo Korean Beef Bowl

Ingredients 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 cup coconut aminos Instructions Add the ground beef and sesame oil to a large skillet and cook on medium heat. … Read more