Bread Machine Dilly Onion Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg (slightly beaten)
• 2 tablespoons butter (cut up)
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons dill seeds
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
• butter
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe

• 1 select dough cycle.
• 2 add ingredients to machine according to manufacturer's directions.
• 3 when dough cyle is done, remove dough, knead 3-4 times on lightly floured board.
• 4 in a greased or oiled 2 quart dish add dough, turn to cover in oil.
• 5 allow to rise under a warm dish towel and or in microwave oven till double.
• 6 bake at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes or till nicely browned.
• 7 remove from oven, rub with butter and sprinkle with freshly ground kosher salt or pre-ground kosher salt.
• 8 serve warm with dark lager beer,wine or orange juice as desired.

Caramel Cheesecake

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 (9 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
• 2 tablespoons milk (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 300°f.
• 2 mix the graham cracker crumbs and the melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan.
• 3 mix the caramels, sweenened condensed milk and 3 tablespoons milk in a large microwave safe bowl, microwave for approximately 5 minutes, stirring well every minute or so until the caramels are melted and the mixture is smooth.
• 4 add the vanilla and stir well.
• 5 add the cream cheese and mix with an electric mixer until combined then mix on high for a minute or so.
• 6 add the eggs one at a time, mixing until well combined.
• 7 pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 60 minutes at 300°f.
• 8 remove from oven and immediately run a knife around the edge of the pan to help prevent cracking.
• 9 cool then chill in refrigerator for several hours before serving.
• 10 optional chocolate topping: mix chocolate chips with two tablespoons milk and microwave for approximately 1 minute, stir until smooth and creamy then spread on top of cheesecake.

Corn And Leek Saute

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 ears fresh corn ( or yellow)
• 1 leek
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt
• black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Recipe

• 1 microwave corn 10 minutes, 2 ears at a time. leave the corn in the husk and drape a damp paper towel over the top. i cut off the base of the corn husk if it's too long to fit in the microwave.
• 2 after removing the corn from the microwave run cold water over it to cool the corn enough to shuck it.
• 3 after husk has been removed stand it on end over a cutting board or bowl and using a downward sawing motion cut off the kernals. then go back over the cob and remove all the tiny bits still remaining.
• 4 rinse the leek and cut off dark green part, keeping and light green part. slice in thin slices (about 1/4 inch).
• 5 melt butter over medium-high heat.
• 6 add minced garlic and leeks.
• 7 cover and reduce heat to medium.
• 8 once the leeks are tender (about 5-7 minutes) add corn.
• 9 salt and pepper to taste.
• 10 cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat corn.

Artichoke Dip

Total Time: 14 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients

• 1 pint mayonnaise
• 10 ounces grated cheese (any kind you like)
• 1/8 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon green onion top, chopped very fine
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, chopped

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients together except the artichokes; microwave for 2 minutes only. stir until it becomes a smooth blended cream.
• 2 add chopped artichoke hearts; stir and microwave 7 more minutes. stir and serve.

Chicken And Roasted Red Pepper Panini Style Sandwiches

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced (or you can use the ready-made chicken slices in the grocery store)
• 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
• 8 slices mozzarella cheese
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
• 1 loaf focaccia bread
• olive oil flavored cooking spray

Recipe

• 1 cut 8 thick slice of foccacia bread.
• 2 mix mayonaisse and ranch dressing in small bowl.
• 3 spread mayo mixture on 4 slices of foccacia.
• 4 on top of mayo mixture, layer each slice with equal amounts of chicken and place one slice of mozzarella cheese.
• 5 next, add the roasted red peppers and another slice of mozzarella on top of the peppers (this helps hold the sandwich together).
• 6 top each sandwich with remaining slices bread.
• 7 spray frying pan with olive oil spray (or other cooking spray).
• 8 fry each sandwich on medium until they are golden brown.
• 9 pop the sandwiches in the microwave for about 20-25 seconds to melt the cheese.
• 10 enjoy! these are so yummy!

Buttermilk Bread

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup liquid honey
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup powdered milk (i use whole milk powder)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Recipe

• 1 let the buttermilk come to room temperature or microwave until almost warm.
• 2 add the ingredients to the machine in order given.
• 3 set on dough cycle.
• 4 when complete, remove dough and shape into a log and place in a pam sprayed loaf pan.
• 5 let rise in a warm place until doubled in size or about 1 hour.
• 6 bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 30 minutes.

10-minute Valentines Candies

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• chocolate (however much you want- you can imagine how much it'll make)
• red food coloring
• 2 tablespoons crisco shortening

Recipe

• 1 melt the chocolate and shortening in a double-boiler (or the microwave, if you're extremely careful not to burn!).
• 2 pour onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper. drop a few drops of red food coloring onto the chocolate, scattered around. swirl the coloring with a fork.
• 3 once the chocolate is starting set (you'll know because it won't be so shiny), you can take a toothpick and cut out heart shapes. they might look kind of messy, but you can clean them up once they're removed. once dry, break up the chocolate around the hearts. enjoy!

Buttermilk Biscuits

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, divided
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 450f and grease a baking sheet.
• 2 sift 1 1/2 cups of the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. add 7 tablespoons butter, working with your fingers, until the mixture has no lumps.
• 3 stir in the buttermilk and let the mixture stand for a few minutes.
• 4 sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup flour on a board or waxed paper. dip your hands into the flour, then scoop up the wet dough, adding only enough flour to make it manageable. pat the dough into a rectangle about ½-inch thick on the floured surface. dip a 2-inch glass or a cookie cutter into the flour and then into the dough, cutting the circles and placing them on the baking sheet, 1 inch apart. repeat with the remaining dough, molding any scraps into circles. prick the tops of biscuits with the tines of a fork.
• 5 melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan or the microwave and brush biscuits with the melted butter. bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.

Chicken, Apple, And Yam Hash

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 8 ounces yams
• 5 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cooked and diced
• 1 medium apple, i use gala variety
• cooking spray
• 1 dash garlic salt
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe

• 1 pierce the skin of the yam a few times and cook in microwave oven on high for 3-4 minutes or until the yam is about 80% cooked. (you can sub a leftover baked yam for this step).
• 2 remove from microwave and peel off skin. dice into bite sized pieces.
• 3 heat a nonstick pan over medium to medium high heat and coat with some cooking spray (i use butter flavor). add in the chicken and diced yams. let it cook without tossing or stirring for about 3 minutes, then give it a stir or toss.
• 4 meanwhile, dice the apple leaving the skin on. add these to the chicken and yams once they've been in the pan about 5 minutes. add the seasonings.
• 5 continue to cook another 5 minutes or so stirring/tossing occasionally until the apple softens (hit it with more cooking spray if needed).
• 6 enjoy!

Chicken Wraps

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 chicken breasts, boiled and shredded
• 2 cups mexican blend cheese, shredded
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (13 5/8 ounce) can spinach
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn
• 1 cup cilantro
• 6 large flour tortillas
• ranch dressing

Recipe

• 1 mix together beans, spinach, and corn and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes.
• 2 put one or two tortilla shell on your griddle or in your skillet at around 350 degrees and heat for a few seconds.
• 3 flip over, sprinkle with cheese and then some chicken, the bean and veggie mixture, and some cilantro.
• 4 let sit until just after the cheese melts. you want the outside to be crunchy.
• 5 take off the griddle and roll up like a burrito. cut in half at an angle and serve with ranch for dipping.
• 6 enjoy!

Company Corn

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (14 ounce) cans corn
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup celery, chopped
• 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon savory
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 saute onion and celery in butter till tender.
• 2 stir in parsley, salt, savor and pepper.
• 3 drain corn and add onion/celery mixture to microwavable casserole dish.
• 4 microwave on high 5 minutes.
• 5 stir in sour cream and lemon juice.
• 6 serve!

Cream Cheese Dessert Pizza

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 pizza crust mix (may use homemade recipe)
• 1 (8 ounce) container flavor of choice cream cheese spread (i used honey nut)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 prepare pizza crust according to directions as desired. i made it with a crispy crust.
• 3 remove the lid and seal from the cream cheese. microwave on high for 15-20 seconds until it is very soft and spreadable.
• 4 spread softened cream cheese on prepared crust.
• 5 mix together the flour, cinnamon and sugar.
• 6 cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• 7 sprinkle the flour mixture on top of cream cheese.
• 8 bake for 12-17 minutes, or according to pizza crust dirctions, until done.

Company's Coming Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes
• 2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, cubed (chevre)
• 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced (if they are large use 2 1/2)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided (not the canned type)

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and greased a baking dish.
• 2 peel the film at the corner of the simply potatoes package to vent and heat on high for 3 minutes in the microwave. carefully remove the film (be careful not to burn yourself with steam) and stir. microwave on high for 1 more minute.
• 3 in a large bowl, mix the potatoes, goat cheese, cream cheese, and butter. stir together until well-blended.
• 4 carefully stir in the crumbled bacon, bell pepper, green onions, and pepper. taste at this point and see if you want to add the salt. stir in 1/3 cup of the cheddar and parmesan cheese until well combined.
• 5 transfer to a prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• 6 bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

Corn And Mozzarella Pizza

Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 2 ears shucked corn
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup water, divided
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons skim milk
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal, divided
• 1 cup shredded fat free mozzarella cheese, divided (i use kroger brand or kraft free)
• 1 cup very thinly sliced red onion, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime rind, divided

Recipe

• 1 place the shucked corn on broiler pan and broil 10 minutes, turning as one side gets browned.
• 2 cool and cut kernels from corn to measure 1 cup and set aside.
• 3 place the oil and red pepper in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
• 4 sir in garlic and set aside.
• 5 dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup warm water in large bowl and let stand for 20 minutes.
• 6 add the 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup warm water, milk, applesauce and 3/4 teaspoon salt to yeast mixture and mix well.
• 7 turn dough out on floured surface.
• 8 knead until smooth and elastic.
• 9 add enough remaining flour to prevent dough from sticking to hands.
• 10 place dough in large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
• 11 cover and let rise in a warm place free of drafts, 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
• 12 punch dough down, cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
• 13 preheat oven to 500 degrees.
• 14 divide dough in half and roll each half into a 9 inch circle on a floured surface.
• 15 place each portion on a pizza pan or baking sheet coated with cooking spray and 1 tablespoon cornmeal or place on pizza stone.
• 16 crimp edges of dough with fingers to form a rim.
• 17 brush one dough portion with half of oil mixture, sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese, corn, and onion.
• 18 sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
• 19 bake at 500 degrees for 8 minutes or until golden.
• 20 sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chives and 3/4 teaspoon lime rind.
• 21 repeat with remaining ingredients.
• 22 a serving is half of one pizza!
• 23 dive in, it is so good.

Caramel Chocolate Shortbread

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces butter, softened (115g)
• 6 ounces flour (175g)
• 2 ounces golden caster sugar (55g)
• 7 ounces butter (200g)
• 4 ounces golden caster sugar (115g)
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 14 fluid ounces condensed milk (400ml)
• 7 ounces chocolate, broken into pieces (200g)

Recipe

• 1 preaheat oven to 180c/350f/gas mark 4. grease and ine the base of a 23cm/9" square pan.
• 2 place butter, flour, and sugar in a food processor and process until they begin to bind together. press the mixture into the prepared pan, and smooth the top. bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
• 3 meanwhile, make the filling. place the butter, sugar, syrup, and condensed milk in a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. bring to a boil and simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes very thick. remove the shortbread base from the oven, pour the filling over top, and chill in refrigerator until firm.
• 4 to make topping, melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water (or in microwave, in 30 second intervals.) remove from heat, leave to cool slightly, then spread or drizzle over caramel. chill in refrigerator until set. cut into 12 pieces with a sharp knife and serve.

Artichoke Dip

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cans artichoke hearts (drained)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• salt

Recipe

• 1 coarsely chop drained artichoke hearts.
• 2 blend with all other ingredients.
• 3 bake 20 minutes at 325*, or put in microwave and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, stirring once.
• 4 (i prefer baking the dip because the top gets nice and golden brown.).
• 5 serve with crackers or toasted bread.
• 6 ***note-fatfree sour cream and cream cheese can be used.
• 7 ***.

Corn And Green Chili Tamale Casserole

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 24 ounces frozen chicken tamales or 24 ounces beef tamales
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, unthawed
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
• 1 avocado, wedges (optional)
• salsa verde (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f.
• 2 place frozen tamales in microwave and cook on high until thawed, about 5 minutes.
• 3 remove husks.
• 4 cut tamales in half lengthwise.
• 5 place in single layer in 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
• 6 sprinkle with frozen corn, chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup cilantro.
• 7 whisk cream, salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend; drizzle over casserole.
• 8 sprinkle grated cheese over top.
• 9 bake casserole until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
• 10 sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro.
• 11 serve with avocado and more salsa, if desired.

Black Cherry Layered Pretzel Dessert

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 1/2 cups cola-flavored carbonated beverage (12 oz. can)
• 1 1/4 cups crushed pretzels
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 (3 ounce) packages black cherry gelatin
• 1 (11 3/4 ounce) jar smucker's® black cherry flavored topping
• 2 1/4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375°f pour cola in microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl. let stand, stirring occasionally, while preparing crust. combine crushed pretzels, sugar and butter until moistened. press evenly in 8x8-inch baking pan. bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly toasted. cool completely.
• 2 microwave cola on high 2 minutes or until boiling. pour over gelatin in medium bowl. stir gently 2 to 3 minutes until gelatin is dissolved and foam disappears. stir in black cherry topping. chill 10 to 15 minutes or until just slightly thickened.
• 3 measure 1 1/4 cups whipped topping in small bowl. add 1/2 cup gelatin mixture, stirring until evenly blended. spread over cooled pretzel crust. chill 10 minutes. spoon remaining gelatin mixture over whipped topping layer. chill 1 hour or until firm. top with remaining 1 cup whipped topping.

Cinnamon French Toast Bake

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 2 (12 1/2 ounce) cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup maple syrup
• icing, from cinnamon rolls
• powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup, if desired

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375°f pour melted butter into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. separate both cans of dough into 16 rolls; set icing aside. cut each roll into 8 pieces; place pieces over butter in dish.
• 2 in medium bowl, beat eggs. beat in cream, cinnamon and vanilla until well blended; gently pour over roll pieces. sprinkle with pecans; drizzle with 1 cup syrup.
• 3 bake at 375°f for 20 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. cool 15 minutes. meanwhile, remove covers from icing; microwave on medium (50%) for 10 to 15 seconds or until drizzling consistency.
• 4 drizzle icing over top; sprinkle with powdered sugar. if desired, spoon syrup from dish over individual servings. serve with the additional 1/2 cup maple syrup.

Bread Bowl Artichoke Dip - Pampered Chef

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce) sourdough bread rounds, divided (about 6-in. diameter)
• vegetable oil
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope vegetable soup mix (or 2 envelopes)
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 lemon
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• parmesan cheese, grated fresh (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 450°f using color coated bread knife, slice off top of one bread round to create a lid; set lid aside. carefully remove center of bread round to form a 4½-inch-wide and 2-inch-deep well for dip. slice center of first and entire second bread round into 1-in. cubes. place bread bowl on center of large round stone with handles. arrange bread cubes around bowl; spray with vegetable oil using kitchen spritzer.
• 2 in classic batter bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth using stainless whisk. add milk to cream cheese; whisk until smooth.
• 3 chop artichokes using food chopper. add artichokes, soup mix and garlic pressed with garlic press to batter bowl; mix well using small mix ’n scraper®.
• 4 microwave on high 5-7 minutes or until hot (do not boil). juice lemon using juicer to measure 2 tbsp juice. stir juice and sour cream into hot artichoke mixture; pour into bread bowl.
• 5 if desired, grate parmesan cheese over bread bowl and bread cubes using rotary grater. lean lid against bread bowl. bake 13-15 minutes or until bread cubes and top of dip are golden brown. remove from oven; serve immediately.

Caramel Chex

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 (12 ounce) box chex cereal
• 2 brown paper bags

Recipe

• 1 put two paper bags together (one inside the other).
• 2 pour the entire box of chex into the bag(s) and set aside.
• 3 melt the butter, sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan on med-high heat until boiling, stir constantly.
• 4 boil for 1 1/2 minutes.
• 5 pour the mixture on top of the chex in the bag, roll down the top of the bag and shake well.
• 6 put the bag into the microwave for 20 seconds, remove and shake.
• 7 repeat step #6 four times.
• 8 spread the chex onto a cookie sheet (works best on one with edges), lightly sprayed with butter-flavored pam.
• 9 stir frequently as it cools, so it doesn't harden into one big clump.

Caramel Chex Mix

Total Time: 4 mins Preparation Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 17 ounces corn chex, poured in a brown paper bag

Recipe

• 1 bring to a boil: salt, corn syrup, brown sugar and butter. boil 1-1/2 minutes. add 1/2 teaspoons soda.
• 2 pour over the chex cereal in brown paper bag. microwave 3-1/2 to 4 minutes. shake bag after each minute. spread on cookie sheet to cool. store in covered container.

Caramel Cereal And Popcorn Balls

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (3 ounce) bag buttered microwave popcorn
• 2 cups golden grahams cereal
• 1 1/2 cups small pretzels
• 3/4 cup m&m's plain chocolate candy
• 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup

Recipe

• 1 cut 24x12 inch sheet of waxed paper; place on work surface.
• 2 pop popcorn as directed on bag.
• 3 pour popcorn into at least and 8 quart bowl or large roasting pan; remove any unpopped kernels.
• 4 stir in cereal. pretzels and m&m's.
• 5 in a 1 quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• 6 stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. heat to boiling, stirring constantly. boil 1 minute.
• 7 pour brown sugar mixture evenly over popcorn mixture, stirring to coat well.
• 8 spray hands with cooking spray.
• 9 with sprayed hands, quickly and firmly shape generous 1 cup popcorn mixture into ball.
• 10 place on waxed paper.
• 11 repeat with remaining mixture to make about 9 more balls.
• 12 cool 10 minutes.
• 13 wrap each popcorn ball in plastic wrap.

100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers Or Pie Crust

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup turbinado sugar (sucanat or brown sugar would work too)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 tablespoons butter (melted)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 melt butter in microwave or on stovetop.
• 3 mix together dry ingredients (first 6 ingredients).
• 4 add the rest of the ingredients and mix until the dough forms a ball. add a little water if needed.
• 5 line two jelly roll pans with parchment paper or silpat.
• 6 put half the dough on each pan and gently flatten out with a rolling pin, covering the pan (depending on the size of your pan, you may not completely cover it. just roll them out to desired thickness. these don't puff up much, so what you roll out is very nearly what you end up with.).
• 7 gently score the crackers into rectangles with a pizza or pasta cutter.
• 8 bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and just beginning to brown.
• 9 let cool on a wire rack.

Corn And Green Chili Tamale Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 24 ounces frozen chicken tamales (6 tamales) or 24 ounces beef tamales (6 tamales)
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn (unthawed) or 1 (10 ounce) package corn (unthawed)
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced mild green chilies
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
• avocado, wedges
• additional salsa verde (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f
• 2 place frozen tamales in microwave and cook on high until thawed, about 5 minutes.
• 3 remove husks.
• 4 cut tamales in half lengthwise.
• 5 place in single layer in 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
• 6 sprinkle with frozen corn, chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup cilantro.
• 7 whisk cream, salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend.
• 8 drizzle over casserole.
• 9 sprinkle grated cheese over top.
• 10 bake casserole until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
• 11 sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro.
• 12 serve with avocado and more salsa, if desired.

Bread Dumplings (semmelknodel) For The Microwave

Total Time: 72 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 72 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 baguette (french bread)
• 200 -300 ml milk
• 15 g butter
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 bunch parsley
• 3 small eggs
• salt
• nutmeg

Recipe

• 1 a couple of days ahead of time: cut up the baguette into very small pieces and let it dry completely.
• 2 one day before cooking: warm up the milk and add to the dry bread crumbs.
• 3 warm up butter and add chopped onions and parsley.
• 4 cook for 3 minutes.
• 5 add the butter, onion, parsley, eggs, salt, and nutmeg to the bread.
• 6 knead until firm.
• 7 store overnight in a closed container, refrigerated.
• 8 day of preparation: knead the dough again and form little balls.
• 9 (wet hands before forming the balls).
• 10 fill a large microwave-proof container with 1 cc.
• 11 of hot salty water.
• 12 place the knodel in the container, cover with a lid and cook at the lowest setting for 10-15 mins.
• 13 drain and serve.

Corn And Potato Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
• bay leaf
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups hot chicken stock
• salt and pepper
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• sour cream (to serve)

Recipe

• 1 mix onion, potato, corn& bay leaf in large bowl.
• 2 cover and microwave on high 15 minutes.
• 3 add milk, salt& pepper, cover and microwave on high 5 minutes, stirring once.
• 4 stir in hot stock.
• 5 puree in a processor or use a hand blender.
• 6 adjust seasonings, add green onions.
• 7 place in soup bowl and swirl in a little sour cream.

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chocolate syrup (nesquik works well)
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal (rice krispies for an example)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 quart chocolate chip ice cream or 1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened (or any other flavour you desire. frozen yogurt also works well, but you might want to cut back on th)

Recipe

• 1 using butter or vegetable oil (spray oil like pam can be used), lightly coat bottom and sides of an 8-inch pie plate.
• 2 combine chocolate chips and syrup in a small microwavable bowl.
• 3 microwave on high (100% power) until hot, about 45 seconds.
• 4 the chocolate chips will keep their shape even after heating them up.
• 5 stir mixture until smooth and put aside 1/4 cup of it in reserve for later use.
• 6 mix remaining chocolate mixture with the cereal in a medium bowl until the cereal is well coated with the chocolate.
• 7 press cereal mixture over bottom and sides of the prepared pie plate to create a crust.
• 8 freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
• 9 combine reserved chocolate with the sour cream in a small bowl and mix well.
• 10 spread half the ice cream into the prepared pie plate.
• 11 drizzle with half the sour cream/chocolate mixture.
• 12 top with the remaining ice cream and drizzle again with the sour cream/chocolate mixture.
• 13 freeze pie, covered with plastic wrap, until firm.
• 14 about 1 hour.
• 15 cut up into slices and serve for dessert.
• 16 tip: keep a small bowl or tall glass of hot water handy when you cut the pie.
• 17 before cutting each slice, dip the knife into the hot water to make it slip easier through the ice cream.

Chicken And Rice Burritos

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup long grain rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 7 ounces can chopped tomatoes in tomato juice
• 2 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
• 1 1/4 cups monterey jack cheese or 1 1/4 cups mild cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
• 8 flour tortillas, 8-10inch
• salt
• fresh oregano, to garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 bring a sauce pan of slightly salted water to a boil,add rice and cook for 8 min.drain,rinse and then drain again.
• 2 heat the oil in a large sauce pan,fry onion with ground cloves and oregano for 2-3 min,stir in the rice and tomatoes,cook over low heat until all the tomato juice has been absorbed,set the pan aside.
• 3 put the chicken in a sauce pan,pour in water to cover and bring to a boil,lower the heat and simmer for about 10 min or until chicken is cooked through,remove from water and let cool.
• 4 preheat oven to 325f,shred the chicken and add to the rice mixture,with grated cheese,stir in sour cream if using.
• 5 heat the tortillas wrapped in wet paper towels in microwave on high power for 1 minute.
• 6 spoon one-eighth of the filling into the center of a tortilla and fold in both sides,fold the bottom up and the top down to form a parcel,secure with a tooth pick.
• 7 put the burrito in a shallow dish or casserole,cover with foil and keep warm in the oven while you make seven more,remove the tooth pick before serving,sprinkle with fresh oregano.

Chicken And Rice For Two(cook's Country)

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup long-grain rice
• salt and pepper
• 4 chicken thighs, bone in-trimmed (5- to 7-ounce)
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
• 1/4 cup dry wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 1. adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. combine ¾ cup broth, rice, and ¼ teaspoon salt in medium bowl and microwave, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 6 to 8 minutes.
• 2 2. meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until just smoking. cook chicken until browned all over, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate.
• 3 3. pour off all but 1 teaspoon fat from pot, add onion and ¼ teaspoon salt, and cook over medium-low heat until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. add remaining ½ cup broth and wine, scraping bottom of pot to loosen any browned bits. stir in parcooked rice, breaking up any large clumps, and bring to simmer. place chicken skin side up on rice, cover, and bake until rice is cooked through and chicken registers 175 degrees, about 25 minutes.
• 4 4. remove pot from oven, transfer chicken to platter, and tent loosely with aluminum foil. fluff rice with fork, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. stir parsley into rice and season with salt and pepper to taste. serve rice with chicken.
• 5 tip:chicken and rice is usually made in a wide skillet. but with such a big circumference, even a covered skillet lets too much steam escape. we had better results with a saucepan, which has a smaller circumference, and hence keeps the moisture where you want it: in with the chicken and rice.

Chicken And Rice Stuffed Peppers

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 medium green peppers
• 2 cups whole grain rice
• 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 pinch seasoning salt
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 2 cups low sodium spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 cup fat-free parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup fat-free shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste
• 1/2 cup water
• additional fat free mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400.
• 2 cut the tops off of the peppers and scoop out seeds and insides so the pepper is hollow. stand peppers in a deep baking dish. set aside.
• 3 cook whole grain rice according to package directions (i used success boil-in-bag; it turns out perfect every time in the microwave). make sure to drain and fluff rice as soon as it's done cooking.
• 4 while rice is cooking, sprinkle seasoned salt and garlic powder over cubed chicken breast (season to taste). cook in a large saucepan, adding diced onion halfway through cooking. cook until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender.
• 5 set burner heat to low and add rice and spaghetti sauce to chicken in saucepan. stir until well combined.
• 6 stir in parmesan and mozzarella cheeses to chicken mixture. stir until well combined and mozzarella cheese has melted.
• 7 add garlic powder and hot sauce (more or less of each to taste -- we like stuff spicy around here!) to chicken mixture and stir to combine.
• 8 let the mixture cook on low heat for about 10 minutes to blend flavors.
• 9 remove from heat and divide equally and fill the 6 green peppers with chicken mixture. if it's not enough to fill them to the top, i just mix more spaghetti sauce and extra rice to get them filled.
• 10 add 1/2 c water to the bottom of the deep baking dish to help peppers cook. bake in oven 45 minutes or until pepper cups are mostly tender with just a little crunch.
• 11 serve with additional shredded mozzarella to sprinkle over the tops of peppers.
• 12 please note: all of my measurements are approximate as i don't usually measure my ingredients when making my own recipes. please adjust the amounts of each ingredient to your liking and feel free to contact me if you don't understand some of my rambling instructions!

Bread Machine Cinnamon Buns

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons yeast
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons softened butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 -3 teaspoons milk

Recipe

• 1 put yeast in bread machine first on bottom, then flour, sugar and salt.
• 2 then melt butter in microwave. add beaten egg, milk and water.
• 3 pour onto dry ingredients in bread machine on the dough setting.
• 4 when dough is done, put it onto a lightly floured surface.
• 5 knead in enough flour to make it easy to handle.
• 6 if it is too elastic, cover and leave 10 minutes.
• 7 use floured rolling pin to roll out dough on floured surface.
• 8 roll out into rectangular shape to approx 1/4-inch thick.
• 9 use filling and spread over entire surface of dough with spoon.
• 10 roll up dough.
• 11 cut into circle with a sharp knife about 1-inch thick; place these in a greased 9x13-inch pan.
• 12 cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place for approx 30 minutes, until double in size.
• 13 bake in a 350° oven for about 25 minutes, light brown on top.
• 14 when done, make glaze and swirl over buns.

chicken ziti

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 box ziti pasta
• 1 jar pasta bake sauce
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 can mushroom, undrained
• 1 package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• 1 parboil pasta and veggies till only half cooked.
• 2 drain and put in casserole dish.
• 3 add chicken, pasta sauce, parmesan, and mushrooms.
• 4 stir till blended.
• 5 top with shredded cheese and bake till bubbly.

Corn And Green Chili Tamale Casserole

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 (4 ounce) frozen chicken tamales or 6 (4 ounce) beef tamales
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn or 1 (10 ounce) package corn (unthawed)
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced mild green chilies
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
• avocado, cut in wedges
• additional salsa verde (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f place frozen tamales in microwave and cook on high until thawed, about 5 minutes.
• 2 remove husks.
• 3 cut tamales in half lengthwise.
• 4 place in single layer in 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
• 5 sprinkle with frozen corn, chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup cilantro.
• 6 whisk cream, salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend.
• 7 drizzle over casserole.
• 8 sprinkle grated cheese over top.
• 9 bake casserole until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
• 10 sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro.
• 11 serve with avocado and more salsa, if desired.

Caramel Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups milky way brand chocolate-covered caramel candies
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (reserve one tablespoon for making the chocolate drizzle)
• 1 (15 ounce) box refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 (15 ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup whipped topping
• 9 inches pie plate
• 2 ziploc bags

Recipe

• 1 reserve 8 caramels and 1 tablespoon evaporated milk on the side for sauce. roughly chop the rest of the candy.
• 2 line pie pan with the prepared pie dough. sprinkle dough with chopped candy.
• 3 in a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, sugar, salt, pumpkin pie spice, eggs and remaining evaporated milk until smooth. pour the mixture into the pie crust.
• 4 bake in a preheated 425°f for 15 minutes. reduce temperature to 350°f, and continue baking for 40-45 minutes. transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
• 5 to decorate the pie top, melt the reserved candy with reserved evaporated milk in microwave for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently. transfer the mixture into a resealable plastic bag and snip the corner. set aside.
• 6 fill a piping bag fitted with star tip with whipped topping, and pipe 16 rosettes around the outside edge of the pumpkin custard. drizzle with caramel sauce over the rosettes.
• 7 **you will also need a star-shaped pastry tip!**.
• 8 tip: for easy and no-mess chopping, freeze the milky way® brand milk chocolate covered caramels first.

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
• 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 quart chocolate chip ice cream, softened

Recipe

• 1 coat bottom and sides of an 8-inch pie plate lightly with butter.
• 2 combine chocolate syrup and chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl.
• 3 microwave on high (100% power) until hot for about 45 seconds.
• 4 stir until smooth.
• 5 reserve ¼ cup of the chocolate mixture.
• 6 combine remaining chocolate mixture and cereal in a medium bowl and mix to coat cereal.
• 7 press mixture over bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate
• 8 freeze until firm about 15 minutes.
• 9 combine reserved chocolate mixture and sour cream in a small bowl, mix well.
• 10 spread half the ice cream in the prepared pie plate.
• 11 drizzle with half the sour cream mixture
• 12 top with remaining ice cream and drizzle with remaining sour cream mixture.
• 13 freeze covered pie for 1 hour or until firm.

Black Forest Brownie Bars

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
• 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon whipping cream

Recipe

• 1 bars:.
• 2 preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• 3 melt chocolate and butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
• 4 cool.
• 5 combine flour and salt in a bowl.
• 6 set aside.
• 7 in mixing bowl, beat eggs until fluffy, about 1 minute.
• 8 gradually beat in brown sugar.
• 9 add cooled chocolate mixture and vanilla.
• 10 stir in flour mixture until blended.
• 11 stir in walnuts and chocolate chips.
• 12 spread batter in a buttered 13"x 9" baking pan.
• 13 bake for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• 14 cool in pan on wire rack.
• 15 cherry cream cheese filling:.
• 16 cream butter and cream cheese in a bowl until light and fluffy.
• 17 gradually beat in vanilla and powdered sugar.
• 18 stir in cherries.
• 19 spread mixture evenly over brownie layer.
• 20 refrigerate until set.
• 21 chocolate drizzle:.
• 22 melt the chocolate chips and cream over low heat or in the microwave.
• 23 cool slightly.
• 24 dip a fork into the mixture and drizzle over the cherry layer.
• 25 chill until firm then cut in 2"x2" squares.

100% Whole Wheat Bread (abm)

Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 3 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 ml salt
• 2 tablespoons gluten
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons dry active yeast

Recipe

• 1 microwave buttermilk for 30secs to a minute so it's lukewarm.
• 2 add all ingredients to breadmachine in the order listed.
• 3 select 1.5 lbs loaf
• 4 note: due to difference in moisture content of flour you may want to watch bread mixture to ensure the right consistency. if the mixture is too dry add one tablespoon of buttermilk and a time & if it's too wet add a tablespoon of flour at a time. make sure the buttermilk or flour is completely incorporated before adjusting again.

Cream Cheese Dip

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 16 ounces sour cream
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chopped onions or 1 teaspoon onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup chives (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 soften cream cheese in microwave, just until workable. in large bowl, mix thoroughly the cream cheese and sour cream. then add all other ingredients. mix well.
• 2 you can use low fat or fat free cream cheese and sour cream. it does not affect the taste. the longer you let this dip sit, the stronger the onion and garlic flavors become. you can also substitute turkey or ham for the beef, this is personal preference.
• 3 you can also add finely shredded cheddar cheese, or minced olives to taste.
• 4 all ingredient amounts are to taste, if you don’t like garlic, cut it down or out, etc….

Black Eyed Peas, For Those Who Usually Don't Like Them,

Total Time: 4 mins Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (i sometimes use up to 1/2 cup)
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 1. rinse peas, cover with water, and heat peas in microwave safe bowl or on stove top until hot.
• 2 2. drain well, pour into serving bowl and stir in mayonnaise until well combined.
• 3 3. season with salt and pepper,.
• 4 4. serve hot!

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 quart chocolate chip ice cream, softened

Recipe

• 1 coat bottom and sides of an 8 inch pie plate lightly with butter.
• 2 combine chocolate syrup and chips in a small microwave-safe bowl.
• 3 microwave on high until hot, about 45 seconds.
• 4 stir until smooth.
• 5 reserve 1/2 cup of the chocolate mixture.
• 6 combine remaining chocolate mixture and cereal in a medium bowl and mix to coat cereal.
• 7 press mixture over bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate.
• 8 freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
• 9 combine reserved chocolate mixture and the sour cream in a small bowl and mix well.
• 10 spread half the ice cream in the prepared pie plate.
• 11 drizzle with half the sour cream mixture.
• 12 top with remaining ice cream and drizzle with remaining sour cream mixture.
• 13 freeze pie, covered, until firm, about 1 hour.

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe - The Vegan Cupcake Project

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup raw sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup chocolate chips, sweetness of your choice
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips, semi-sweet
• 1/4 cup almond milk

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f and line a cupcake tin with 12 paper liners.
• 2 in a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• 3 in a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, canola oil, raw sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
• 4 pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
• 5 stir in chocolate chips. they should be evenly disturbed, but be sure not to mix to much else they melt.
• 6 use an ice cream scooper to evenly distribute the cupcake batter through out the lined cupcake tin.
• 7 bake for 20 minutes. when a toothpick can be inserted into the center of a cupcake and removed with a few to no crumbs, they are done.
• 8 vegan chocolate gananche topping directions:.
• 9 heat almond milk to a simmer, either in the microwave or on the stove top.
• 10 pour the hot almond milk over the chocolate chips in a small bowl.
• 11 let them sit for 1 minute.
• 12 whisk for 3-4 minutes or until the chocolate sauce becomes thick and glossy.
• 13 you can refrigerate it for about 10 minutes to get it to a thicker consistency, but you don't have to.
• 14 generouls spoon the chocolate sauce over the cupcakes and enjoy.
• 15 about the cupcake project: "i am a vegan with a sugar addiction. everyday i try to make recipes that satisfy my sweet tooth with as little added sugar and as many whole grains as possible." -thesweetestvegan.

Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Pie

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 extra serving size packaged graham cracker crumb crust (9 ounces)
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups miniature chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 450f.
• 2 beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until well blended.
• 3 add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
• 4 stir in 1 2/3 cups small chocolate chips; pour into crust.
• 5 bake 10 minutes.
• 6 without opening oven door, reduce temperature to 250f; continue baking 30 minutes or just until set.
• 7 remove from oven to wire rack.
• 8 cool completely.
• 9 cover; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
• 10 place remaining 1/3 cup chips and whipping cream in small microwave-safe bowl.
• 11 microwave at high (100%) 20 to 30 seconds or just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
• 12 cool slightly; spread over top of cheesepie.
• 13 refrigerate 15 minutes or until topping is set.
• 14 cover; refrigerate leftover cheesepie.

Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

Total Time: 10 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (1 lb) cinnamon-swirl bread (*, for appx 16 cups cubed)
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (3 oz) or 3/4 cup pecans (3 oz)
• maple syrup, for serving
• sliced fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Recipe

• 1 spray a 9x13" baking dish or glass pan that is safe to go into a hot oven when its cold (such as pyrex or corningware).
• 2 cut bread into bite-sized cubes; place 1 1/2 c of cubes into quart sized ziploc bag and remaining cubes into baking dish. set aside.
• 3 whisk eggs well in a 2qt bowl; whisk in half-and-half, milk, and vanilla and pour over bread cubes in casserole dish.
• 4 press the bread cubes down into the egg mixture to make sure they are all moistened.
• 5 cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours up to 24 hours.
• 6 when ready to bake, preheat oven to 375*.
• 7 place butter in a microwave-safe dish; cover with a paper towel and nuke for 30-45 seconds until almost melted. remove and stir until completely melted.
• 8 add nuts to bag of reserved bread cubes, then pour melted butter into bag. seal and shake until the bread and nuts are coated w/ butter.
• 9 uncover the casserole dish and press the bread cubes down w/ the back of a spoon to remoisten.
• 10 scatter the bread cubes/nut mixture over the top, using a spoon to evenly distribute.
• 11 bake, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes until lightly browned on top and puffed. (baking time will vary depending on how cold the dish is.).
• 12 let casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. the casserole will settle and deflate a bit as it stands.
• 13 to serve:.
• 14 cut into squares, place on individual plates, and pass maple syrup to drizzle on top. serve with sliced strawberries or other berries or a mixture of berries, if desired.
• 15 *note: pepperidge farm cinnamon-swirl bread with or without raisins works well in this recipe.

Black Eyed Pea Salsa

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups black-eyed peas (drained & rinsed)
• 3/4 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup spanish onion, diced
• 1/2 cup radish, diced
• 1/2 cup tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 jalapeno (diced, deveined & deseeded)
• 2 fresh garlic cloves

Recipe

• 1 chop all the vegatables.
• 2 add the rest of ingredients to a bowl, deep enough to mix the ingredients together.
• 3 if served cold, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
• 4 if served warm, heat up in the microwave or on the stove-top.

Bread Machine Condensed Milk Sweet Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 1/3 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons yeast

Recipe

• 1 put ingredients in bread machine according to your machine's manufacturing directions and set the dough cycle.
• 2 when done, remove and seperate into 3 sections.
• 3 roll each section out like snakes and mesh ends together.
• 4 braid and press ends together.
• 5 place in baking dish and allow to rise for 25-30 minutes.
• 6 brush melted butter or egg on top after rising.
• 7 bake at 340 degrees for 30-45 minutes, until top is golden brown.
• 8 if a better crust is wanted: heat some water in an oven proof container in the microwave until near boiling. then place water in the oven beside the bread.

Bacon-wrapped Water Chestnuts

Total Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (10 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained
• 1 -2 lb bacon (enough to be able to cover the 2 cans of water chestnuts)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• toothpick

Recipe

• 1 fry bacon until partially cooked. roll water chestnuts with bacon and secure with toothpicks. put in 9x13 dish.
• 2 for the mixture: combine mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce - mix well and heat in microwave until warm - about 2-3 minutes. pour over the bacon wrapped chestnuts and let soak in the fridge for 5-8 hours or overnight.
• 3 prior to serving, take the bacon-wrapped chestnuts out of the mixture and put on a rack with the pan underneath to catch the dfrippings. bake the chestnuts in the oven at 350f until bacon is cooked (approximately 15-20 minutes). heat sauce in microwave until hot (3-5 minutes). put the chestnuts back in the sauce and serve.

Caramel Chex Mix

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 dash salt
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 9 cups chex cereal
• 1 cup mixed nuts or 1 cup pecans
• 1 (12 ounce) bag m&m's

Recipe

• 1 microwave butter, brown sugar, salt and corn syrup on high for 4 minutes. add 1/4 t. of baking soda.
• 2 in brown bag, shake together chex mix and nuts. pour hot mixture over cereal and nuts. microwave in brown bag for 1 and 1/2 minutes on high. shake mixture and microwave 1 minute more. pour out and let cool. once cool, add m&m's.