Ingredients 1 container (16 ounces) whole fat ricotta cheese 1 bag (8 ounces) spinach, large stems removed 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 large egg 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes salt and pepper, to tasteContinue reading “Spinach & Ricotta “Meat” Balls”
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Egg Salad
Ingredients 8 large eggs 1/3 cup kewpie mayonnaise 1-1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Instructions In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and minced onion, and set aside (to allow the onion to rehydrate). Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, boil eggs in waterContinue reading “Egg Salad”
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients 6 medium white potatoes 8-10 strips of bacon, chopped 4 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 cup flour 2-1/2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon dried chives 1-1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream Instructions Preheat theContinue reading “Loaded Baked Potato Soup”
Honey BBQ Snack Mix
Ingredients 4 cups Chex cereal (any kind) 2 cups pretzels 1 cup Fritos Honey BBQ Flavor Twists 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup barbecue sauce 3 tablespoons honey Instructions Preheat oven to 250 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Ina large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels, Fritos andContinue reading “Honey BBQ Snack Mix”
Braunschweiger Spread
Ingredients 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package (12 ounces) Braunschweiger, cubed 4 green onions, sliced Instructions In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise, stirring until smooth. Add in Worcestershire sauce, Adobo, lemon juice and pepper, and stir until well combined. Add the braunschweiger, usingContinue reading “Braunschweiger Spread”
Fiesta Ranch Dip
Ingredients 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 packet (1 ounce) Ranch seasoning mix 1 bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup diced onion 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions In a large bowl, combine cream cheese andContinue reading “Fiesta Ranch Dip”
Red Lentil Dal
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large white onion, diced 1-1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 1-1/2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 teaspoon red curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups vegetable broth 1-1/2 cups red lentils 1 can (15 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices Cooked rice Instructions In a medium stock pot or large saucepan, sauté the onionContinue reading “Red Lentil Dal”
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
Ingredients 1 box (12 ounces) jumbo shells 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 packets (1 ounce each) Ranch dressing seasoning 1/3-1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot (depending on your heat tolerance) 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, divided 3-1/2 cups seasoned, cooked chicken breasts, shredded Instructions Heat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9-by-13-inch bakingContinue reading “Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells”
Biscoff & White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients 3-1/3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup Biscoff cookie butter 1-1/3 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 12 Biscoff cookies, crushed 1-1/4 cups white chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350Continue reading “Biscoff & White Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Sourdough Bacon, Cheddar & Chive Scones
Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold butter 1 package (12 ounces) bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/3 cup fresh snipped chives 1 cup (226 grams) sourdough starter or discard 1/3 cup (generous) + 2 tablespoons heavy cream, divided InstructionsContinue reading “Sourdough Bacon, Cheddar & Chive Scones”
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