Moussaka Cottage Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 medium onions, cut into medium dice
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
• 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/3 cup dark or golden raisins
• 1 pound eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• salt and pepper
• 1 (24 ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes, warmed in the microwave according to instructions
• 1 large egg, beaten

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• heat 2 tbs. oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. saute onions until tender, about 5 minutes. add garlic, cinnamon and cloves; cook about 1 minute. add meat, stirring to break it up, and cook about 5 minutes. stir in tomatoes and raisins; simmer 10 minutes.
• arrange eggplant slices on a lipped cookie sheet. brush both sides with remaining oil, and season with salt and pepper. broil on upper oven rack, turning once with kitchen tongs, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
• reduce heat to 400 degrees. lay eggplant in a single layer over meat mixture. whisk egg into mashed potatoes; spread over eggplant. bake on lower rack until sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

mashed kohlrabi and red potato bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 large kohlrabi bulb, peeled and cut into cubes
• 6 small red potatoes
• 2 teaspoons grated garlic scape
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook kohlrabi cubes in boiling water until soft, about 15 minutes; drain.
• cook red potatoes in microwave oven until soft, about 10 minutes.
• beat kohlrabi, potatoes, and garlic scape together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer until smooth; transfer to a 1-quart casserole dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cheese begins to brown, about 30 minutes.

morgan's amazing peppermint bark

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 (6 ounce) package white chocolate, chopped
• 3 peppermint candy canes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 hr 16 mins


• line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave until melted, 60 to 90 seconds. stir until smooth.
• place one gallon-sized resealable bag inside a second gallon-sized bag, creating a double-layered bag. place candy canes inside the inner bag and seal. crush the candy canes inside bag with a rolling pin. stir crushed candy canes into melted white chocolate.
• pour white chocolate mixture the prepared baking sheet. chill in refrigerator until hardened, 1 hour.

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 (9 inch) frozen pie crusts, thawed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen diced carrots
• 2 cups diced cooked turkey
• 1 cup gravy
• 1 cup diced leftover green beans
• 1 tablespoon bacon bits
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line 2 pie dishes with prepared pie crusts.
• stir corn, peas, and carrots together in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. cook in the microwave until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
• stir corn mixture, turkey, gravy, green beans, bacon bits, parsley, sage, thyme, and black pepper together in a large bowl. divide turkey mixture even between the two prepared pie dishes. place remaining crusts over the top of each pie, trim pastry to fit, crimp and pinch the edges together to seal. cut 4 slits in the top of each pie.
• whisk egg and water together in a small bowl. brush egg mixture over the top of each pie. fold a strip of aluminum foil around the outer edges of each pie crust.
• bake in the preheated oven until browned and heated through, about 45 minutes. cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Microwave Ham

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (3 pound) boneless ham
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons dijon mustard

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• cut the ham in half lengthwise. place into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. bring to a boil and cook for 1 hour, replenishing water as needed. drain.
• meanwhile, stir together the brown sugar, soy sauce and mustard in a small bowl. set aside until the ham is done.
• place the ham halves into a glass or ceramic baking dish with the cut sides facing up. cover the ham with the brown sugar mixture. cook in the microwave for 15 minutes. slice and serve.

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.

rocky road popcorn truffles

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup plain popped popcorn
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1 pound semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 32 mins


• coat a 12 cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray. divide popcorn, marshmallows and peanuts evenly among the cups.
• place the chocolate into a microwave-safe container. heat on high for 45 seconds, then continue to heat at 15 second intervals, stirring each time, until chocolate is melted and smooth. pour into the muffin cups, filling to the top. gently tap the pan on the counter to release any . refrigerate until chocolate is set. unmold and enjoy!

Chocolate Zucchini Bread I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate until melted. stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth.
• in a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil, grated zucchini, vanilla and chocolate; beat well. stir in the flour baking soda, salt and cinnamon. fold in the chocolate chips. pour batter into prepared loaf pans.
• bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean.