peanut butter bars i

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 tablespoons peanut butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
• in a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. spread over the prepared crust. refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Easy Cheesecake Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked

Recipe

• take cream cheese out of package, and place in microwave for 30 seconds to soften. in a large bowl mix cream cheese, whipped topping, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
• pour filling into pie crust. refrigerate for 3 hours.

Candied Acorn Squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
• 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided

Recipe

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


• place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or dish. put 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cavity of each half.
• cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. rotate the squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. when the flesh is soft, scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter, and place it in a bowl. mash it a little to blend the ingredients. serve in a bowl, or your could even serve it in the shells.

creamy basil jack o' pumpkin

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 white onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 4 cups peeled, cubed pumpkin
• 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons herb mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon basil puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, garlic, and pepper in hot oil until onion is golden, 10 to 15 minutes. stir pumpkin into onion mixture and cook until pumpkin is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• stir cream cheese, mayonnaise, and basil puree together in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until warmed and smooth, about 1 minute. pour cheese mixture over pumpkin mixture and toss to coat; cook until warmed, about 5 minutes.

Grilled Steak Wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces sirloin steak or top loin steak
• salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 plums
• olive oil to brush
• 1 (8.4 ounce) package dole® all natural spinach cherry almond bleu salad kit
• 1 dole red onion, sliced thinly into crescents
• 6 (10 inch) multi-grain wraps or tortillas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• season steak with salt and pepper, to taste. grill steak to desired doneness. cover; let stand 10 minutes. thinly slice steak.
• cut plums in half, remove seed. slice horizontally into 3 slices. brush with oil and grill on each side until tender. cool slightly, cut into chunks.
• combine all ingredients in salad except white balsamic vinaigrette, in large bowl. add plums and onion, toss well. toss with dressing.
• microwave wraps for 35 to 40 seconds, to soften. divide salad mixture and sliced steak among wraps and roll up.

Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup water, or as needed
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

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


• slice potatoes into french fries, and place into cold water so they won't turn brown while you prepare the oil.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. while the oil is heating, sift the flour, garlic salt, onion salt, (regular) salt, and paprika into a large bowl. gradually stir in enough water so that the mixture can be drizzled from a spoon.
• dip potato slices into the batter one at a time, and place in the hot oil so they are not touching at first. the fries must be placed into the skillet one at a time, or they will clump together. fry until golden brown and crispy. remove and drain on paper towels.