1 lb Oreo cookies (3 sleeves) ( use any flavor, mint, peanut butter, regular, etc)
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (using different extracts allows for subtle flavor changes...I've used mint extract, upped to 1 tsp) (optional)
1 lb milk chocolate ( I used white bark with coco mixed in)
1/2 lb white chocolate
Using a food processor, grind cookies to a fine powder. With a mixer, blend cookie powder, cream cheese and vanilla extract until thoroughly mixed (there should be no white traces of cream cheese).
Roll into small balls and place on wax-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 45 minutes.
Line two cookie sheets with wax paper. In double-boiler, melt milk chocolate. Dip balls and coat thoroughly. With slotted spoon, lift balls out of chocolate and let excess chocolate drip off. Place on wax-paper-lined cookie sheet.
In separate double boiler, melt white chocolate. Using a fork, drizzle white chocolate over balls. Let cool.
Store in airtight container, in refrigerator.
I still have yet to attempt to make these little balls of pure happiness, but they taste so amazing. They are fantastic! Thanks Diana for making these over and over again for me to enjoy them!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Cheesy Baked Tortellini
2 cups marinara sauce
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese or whipped cream cheese
1½ tsp. parsley
1½ tsp. thyme
1 pound cheese tortellini
Shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese
Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish. Whisk the sauce, mascarpone cheese, parsley, and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Add the tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Transfer the tortellini mixture to the baking dish. Top the mixture with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Cover and bake until warm and the cheese is melted, about 20-30 minutes.
My husband loved this dish. Plus, my picky daughter ate a ton of it! It also tastes more cheesy than marinara sauce!
Thanks to Tiffany again for her recipe. I tend to use a lot of hers!
Chocolate Lover’s Fondue
(Double for a large party)
2 cups hershey’s Chocolate chips
¾ cup light cream or half &half
½ cup sugar
Mix all ingredients together in a medium-size pot and stir until melted. Pour into fondue pot and serve with your choice of fruit, cookies, and/or marshmallows.
You can probably use something besides a fondue pot, it just needs to stay warm so it will continue to be easy to dip food in! This was one of the few recipes I could find that didn't use alcohol. I know crazy to think about, but it doesn't require a lot of ingredients and easy to make.
2 cups hershey’s Chocolate chips
¾ cup light cream or half &half
½ cup sugar
Mix all ingredients together in a medium-size pot and stir until melted. Pour into fondue pot and serve with your choice of fruit, cookies, and/or marshmallows.
You can probably use something besides a fondue pot, it just needs to stay warm so it will continue to be easy to dip food in! This was one of the few recipes I could find that didn't use alcohol. I know crazy to think about, but it doesn't require a lot of ingredients and easy to make.
Vinegar Taffy
2 cups sugar
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. butter
½ cup vinegar
Food coloring
Mix all ingredients in medium size pot and cook on low heat until temperature reaches 250 degrees. Stirring sparingly. Pour into a 9x13 casserole dish, that is either buttered or sprayed with Pam. Let cool until able to handle. Then divide into strips and pull until shiny. Cut into bite-size pieces and wrap in wax paper.
I use to make this as a kid all the time. It is a great party favor or treat for friends at Christmas time! Much more fun to do with your kids and husband because they can help with the wrapping and pulling! If you do it by yourself, be prepared for it to take some time!
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. butter
½ cup vinegar
Food coloring
Mix all ingredients in medium size pot and cook on low heat until temperature reaches 250 degrees. Stirring sparingly. Pour into a 9x13 casserole dish, that is either buttered or sprayed with Pam. Let cool until able to handle. Then divide into strips and pull until shiny. Cut into bite-size pieces and wrap in wax paper.
I use to make this as a kid all the time. It is a great party favor or treat for friends at Christmas time! Much more fun to do with your kids and husband because they can help with the wrapping and pulling! If you do it by yourself, be prepared for it to take some time!
Red, White and Blue Parfait!
Pound Cake or Angel Food Cake
Blueberries
Strawberries
Bananas
Two little boxes of white chocolate pudding
Cool whip (do not do sugar free)
Make pudding with three cups of milk, Stir til thick.
Cut up cake into squares. Layer half of cake pieces into a tall clear bowl. Pour half of pudding on top, then cool whip after that. Layer fruit on top. Repeat. Then spread another layer of cool whip on the top.
Super Yummy and perfect for summer parties and showers.
Blueberries
Strawberries
Bananas
Two little boxes of white chocolate pudding
Cool whip (do not do sugar free)
Make pudding with three cups of milk, Stir til thick.
Cut up cake into squares. Layer half of cake pieces into a tall clear bowl. Pour half of pudding on top, then cool whip after that. Layer fruit on top. Repeat. Then spread another layer of cool whip on the top.
Super Yummy and perfect for summer parties and showers.
Corny Mexican Salad
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can mexicorn, drained
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled and cubed
½ cup chopped onion
1/3 cup vegetable oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. hot pepper
In bowl, combine beans, corn, tomato, avocado, and onion.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt and hot sauce. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Serve with chips.
This probably should be considered more of a dip, but it is yummy without the chips as well! Thanks to Tiffany for another awesome recipe again!! I love it!
1 can mexicorn, drained
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled and cubed
½ cup chopped onion
1/3 cup vegetable oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. hot pepper
In bowl, combine beans, corn, tomato, avocado, and onion.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt and hot sauce. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Serve with chips.
This probably should be considered more of a dip, but it is yummy without the chips as well! Thanks to Tiffany for another awesome recipe again!! I love it!
Paprika Potato Salad
This recipe is my favorite because it has a more creamy taste. Plus, my husband hates raw onions, and the only ones he will eat are green onions!
6 medium potatoes
1 cup miracle whip
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp. milk
1 tbs. mustard
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
½ cup chopped green onions
2 tsp. paprika
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Peel potatoes, poke with fork and coat with cooking spray. Bake potatoes in oven for forty-five minutes. Place in refrigerator and let them cool. Peel potatoes and cut into squares.
Mix mayo, miracle whip, add milk until creamy. Add the rest of the ingredients, except eggs, and mix together. Add potatoes and toss until covered. Add eggs and mix together. Sprinkle with paprika and green onions for garnish.
This is a great recipe to do ahead of time and mix the ingredients together right before serving or taking to a party. You can wait to peel the potatoes after they are cooked but it takes a lot more time and effort. Making things easier is my motto!
6 medium potatoes
1 cup miracle whip
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp. milk
1 tbs. mustard
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
½ cup chopped green onions
2 tsp. paprika
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Peel potatoes, poke with fork and coat with cooking spray. Bake potatoes in oven for forty-five minutes. Place in refrigerator and let them cool. Peel potatoes and cut into squares.
Mix mayo, miracle whip, add milk until creamy. Add the rest of the ingredients, except eggs, and mix together. Add potatoes and toss until covered. Add eggs and mix together. Sprinkle with paprika and green onions for garnish.
This is a great recipe to do ahead of time and mix the ingredients together right before serving or taking to a party. You can wait to peel the potatoes after they are cooked but it takes a lot more time and effort. Making things easier is my motto!
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
2 pounds chicken breasts or 2 cans of canned chicken
¼ cup butter
½ cup green onions, finely chopped
3 tbsp. flour
½ tsp. dried oregano or thyme
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 bag frozen peas and carrots (16-20 ounces)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 ready-made piecrusts
1 egg yolk, beaten or 1/4 cup butter, melted
Cook chicken and shred. Melt butter in pot. Add onions, and cook, stirring, for three minutes. Whisk in flour and thyme or oregano, cook for 2 minutes. Add broth and cream; whisk until thickened, about three or four minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in shredded chicken, frozen vegetables, and salt and pepper.
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Fit 1 crust into a 9-inch pie pan. Spoon in the prepared filling.
With a fluted pastry wheel, cut the remaining crust into twelve ½-inch-wide strips. Arrange 6 strips in the same direction on top of pie, twisting dough. Arrange the remaining strips crosswise on the top. Fold the edges under.
Brush the pastry with the beaten egg yolk or melted butter; place the pie on a baking sheet. Bake the pie until crust is golden, about thirty minutes. Let stand for ten minutes before serving.
I have a picky husband and a picky daughter. They both love this and gobble it up! It is definitely more time consuming and it's not an easy fix, but totally worth a little bit of time.
This recipe came from the mail as well! It's funny how good some of those recipes can taste!
¼ cup butter
½ cup green onions, finely chopped
3 tbsp. flour
½ tsp. dried oregano or thyme
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 bag frozen peas and carrots (16-20 ounces)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 ready-made piecrusts
1 egg yolk, beaten or 1/4 cup butter, melted
Cook chicken and shred. Melt butter in pot. Add onions, and cook, stirring, for three minutes. Whisk in flour and thyme or oregano, cook for 2 minutes. Add broth and cream; whisk until thickened, about three or four minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in shredded chicken, frozen vegetables, and salt and pepper.
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Fit 1 crust into a 9-inch pie pan. Spoon in the prepared filling.
With a fluted pastry wheel, cut the remaining crust into twelve ½-inch-wide strips. Arrange 6 strips in the same direction on top of pie, twisting dough. Arrange the remaining strips crosswise on the top. Fold the edges under.
Brush the pastry with the beaten egg yolk or melted butter; place the pie on a baking sheet. Bake the pie until crust is golden, about thirty minutes. Let stand for ten minutes before serving.
I have a picky husband and a picky daughter. They both love this and gobble it up! It is definitely more time consuming and it's not an easy fix, but totally worth a little bit of time.
This recipe came from the mail as well! It's funny how good some of those recipes can taste!
French onion Soup
5 cups of sliced onions
2 cans of beef broth
2 cans beef consommé
1 packet of onion soup mix
French bread, sliced
1 cup shredded cheese, any type of white
Combine onions, broth, consommé, and soup mix in crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for eight hours.
Ladle soup into soup bowls, arranged on a baking sheet. Top each with a slice of bread. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil in the oven until cheese is melted.
This recipe is from Sandra Lee's semi-homemade cookbook. It's a perfect soup for a cold day. Plus, I love crock-pot recipes. You can have dinner cooking and the kitchen cleaned up from all the prep by noon!
2 cans of beef broth
2 cans beef consommé
1 packet of onion soup mix
French bread, sliced
1 cup shredded cheese, any type of white
Combine onions, broth, consommé, and soup mix in crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for eight hours.
Ladle soup into soup bowls, arranged on a baking sheet. Top each with a slice of bread. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil in the oven until cheese is melted.
This recipe is from Sandra Lee's semi-homemade cookbook. It's a perfect soup for a cold day. Plus, I love crock-pot recipes. You can have dinner cooking and the kitchen cleaned up from all the prep by noon!
Cafe Rio Pork
2-3 pds. Pork shoulder
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tbs. dried onions
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup red enchilada sauce
Place pork in crock-pot. Mix the rest of the top half ingredients in a bowl. Pour over Pork. Cook for 6-8 hours on low. 1 hour before serving, drain juices and add bottom two ingredients.
Reserve remaining enchilada sauce and heat over the stove for extra sauce. I also make spanish rice to eat on the side or mixed in with everything!
You can use this meat for tacos/burritos, a salad, or as a main dish!
My friend, Tiffany, passed this on to me, and pretty sure a friend in our ward passed it on to her! It is super simple and makes a ton. It freezes really well, so you can save it for a busy day when you are short on time!
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tbs. dried onions
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup red enchilada sauce
Place pork in crock-pot. Mix the rest of the top half ingredients in a bowl. Pour over Pork. Cook for 6-8 hours on low. 1 hour before serving, drain juices and add bottom two ingredients.
Reserve remaining enchilada sauce and heat over the stove for extra sauce. I also make spanish rice to eat on the side or mixed in with everything!
You can use this meat for tacos/burritos, a salad, or as a main dish!
My friend, Tiffany, passed this on to me, and pretty sure a friend in our ward passed it on to her! It is super simple and makes a ton. It freezes really well, so you can save it for a busy day when you are short on time!
Mom's Famous Meatloaf
2-3 lbs. Hamburger Meat
1 cup milk
1 cup oatmeal
3 eggs
2 tbsp. worchesteshire sauce
1/2c. to ¾ cup dried onions
Mix together in a bowl. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour at 350 degrees. Drain fat. Top with mashed potatoes and cheese. Broil until melted.
You can also substitute cheese and potatoes for a can of chopped tomatoes as a topper!
We usually eat this with ketchup or barbecue sauce, but I tried it with brown gravy the last time we made it and it was super yummy!!
I am sure everyone has a meatloaf recipe, but I enjoy the toppings the most. It adds a little extra to the taste.
1 cup milk
1 cup oatmeal
3 eggs
2 tbsp. worchesteshire sauce
1/2c. to ¾ cup dried onions
Mix together in a bowl. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour at 350 degrees. Drain fat. Top with mashed potatoes and cheese. Broil until melted.
You can also substitute cheese and potatoes for a can of chopped tomatoes as a topper!
We usually eat this with ketchup or barbecue sauce, but I tried it with brown gravy the last time we made it and it was super yummy!!
I am sure everyone has a meatloaf recipe, but I enjoy the toppings the most. It adds a little extra to the taste.
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
6 chicken breasts
1 pint sour cream
1 cup mayo
1 1/2 cup red seedless grapes, cut into fourths
1 cup celery, finely chopped
Salt to taste
1 bag slivered almonds
Romaine lettuce
Croissants
Cook chicken @ 400 degrees for 40 minutes, season garlic powder, pepper, and seasoning salt. Cut up into cubes and chill. Bake slivered almonds 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes. Crush with cup.
Mix sour cream, mayo, celery, and grapes. Add almonds. Mix chicken in with mix.
Possible serving idea: Lay lettuce on platter, layer chicken salad on top. Spread grapes around for garnish.
My sister-in-law made this recipe for my daughter's blessing day. Everyone raved and raved about how great it tasted! I have since used it several times and it is always been a hit! It does take a lot of time to prep, but it can all be done the day before and mixed together right before you are ready to serve.
1 pint sour cream
1 cup mayo
1 1/2 cup red seedless grapes, cut into fourths
1 cup celery, finely chopped
Salt to taste
1 bag slivered almonds
Romaine lettuce
Croissants
Cook chicken @ 400 degrees for 40 minutes, season garlic powder, pepper, and seasoning salt. Cut up into cubes and chill. Bake slivered almonds 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes. Crush with cup.
Mix sour cream, mayo, celery, and grapes. Add almonds. Mix chicken in with mix.
Possible serving idea: Lay lettuce on platter, layer chicken salad on top. Spread grapes around for garnish.
My sister-in-law made this recipe for my daughter's blessing day. Everyone raved and raved about how great it tasted! I have since used it several times and it is always been a hit! It does take a lot of time to prep, but it can all be done the day before and mixed together right before you are ready to serve.
Popeye Pancakes
6 tbs. butter
2 cups flour
2 cups milk
12 eggs
1 tsp. Baking powder
½ tsp. salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter and put in a 9x13 pan. Cover bottom and sides. Let stand. Mix all ingredients together and add leftover butter from pan. Bake for twenty minutes. Turn off oven and leave in for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with powder sugar and serve with syrup.
These are also called German Pancakes, but you know they turn out the best when you go to turn off the oven and they are popping up super high. Perfect for breakfast, especially to serve a big family or group!
2 cups flour
2 cups milk
12 eggs
1 tsp. Baking powder
½ tsp. salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter and put in a 9x13 pan. Cover bottom and sides. Let stand. Mix all ingredients together and add leftover butter from pan. Bake for twenty minutes. Turn off oven and leave in for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with powder sugar and serve with syrup.
These are also called German Pancakes, but you know they turn out the best when you go to turn off the oven and they are popping up super high. Perfect for breakfast, especially to serve a big family or group!
Taco Soup
Taco Soup
2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 onions (diced) (can substitute for dried onions.)
2 cans pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can corn
1 can stewed tomatoes, loosely chopped
2 cans rotel
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 pkg. ranch dressing
Brown beef and onions in skillet. Drain Excess oil. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for twenty minutes.
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Add all ingredients to crock-pot and stir together. Cook on low for three to four hours.
Serve with sour cream, chips, grated cheese, green onions, etc.
This recipe came in the mail on the back-side of a real estate ad! I know random, but it was a hit at a soup party. It makes a ton, so if you are feeding a small family of four you might want to half the recipe or plan on freezing half.
2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 onions (diced) (can substitute for dried onions.)
2 cans pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can corn
1 can stewed tomatoes, loosely chopped
2 cans rotel
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 pkg. ranch dressing
Brown beef and onions in skillet. Drain Excess oil. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for twenty minutes.
-or-
Add all ingredients to crock-pot and stir together. Cook on low for three to four hours.
Serve with sour cream, chips, grated cheese, green onions, etc.
This recipe came in the mail on the back-side of a real estate ad! I know random, but it was a hit at a soup party. It makes a ton, so if you are feeding a small family of four you might want to half the recipe or plan on freezing half.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
4 chicken breasts
1 bag of shake and bake mix
swiss cheese
ham
cream of chicken soup
This dish is different in that the chicken is not pounded or rolled up. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts are recommended. However many you want or need. Use any type of Shake 'n Bake: Barbecue Glaze, Original, Extra Crispy, or Hot 'n Spicy (recommended).
1 bag of shake and bake mix
swiss cheese
ham
cream of chicken soup
This dish is different in that the chicken is not pounded or rolled up. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts are recommended. However many you want or need. Use any type of Shake 'n Bake: Barbecue Glaze, Original, Extra Crispy, or Hot 'n Spicy (recommended).
Heat the oven to 400F°.
Coat the breasts with the Shake 'n Bake, and put them in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool somewhat.
Slice them in half, and add a slice or two of thin ham and a slice of Swiss cheese. Put the other half back on top. Return them to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked!
We used the soup as a gravy over top. Just heat on the stove with a 1/2 cup of water. You can also use barbecue sauce or ketchup.
I got this recipe from cooks.com. I changed it to how I like it. When I made it I used six chicken breasts and there was not enough shake n' bake, so make sure you add more shake n' bake if you want more pieces.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
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