Tasty Treats

Apr 10

Chicken Bombs-from Dishing With Leslie
5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts-makes 10 bombs:@)
5 jalapenos, sliced in half lengthwise and cleaned
20 slices bacon
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 C colby jack or cheddar cheese, shredded
S&P to taste
1 C BBQ sauce-I used Sweet Baby Ray’s

1. Slice chicken breasts in half (like a hamburger bun), place between wax paper and pound until it’s 1/4” thick.
2. Season with S&P.
3. Mix the two cheeses together and smear about 1 Tblsp into each pepper half (just use up the cheese between all of the peppers).
4. Place the pepper on the chicken breast and wrap it up as best you can. I suggest placing the pepper cheese side down so it gets completely covered by the chicken. 
5. Wrap each chicken breast completely with two pieces of bacon. Start at one end, wrap half the breast and finish the second half with the other piece of bacon. 
6. Cook on a preheated 350 degree grill over indirect heat for 30 minutes or until chicken is done. Turn every 5 minutes and baste with BBQ sauce each time you turn it. 
7. For oven: Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until chicken is done. Baste a couple times and finish under the broiler to set the BBQ sauce. **I suggest a 400 degree oven and no BBQ sauce for the first 20 minutes, turning once to help cook the bacon. Then reduce heat to 375, change pans to loose some of the bacon fat (if you don’t have a broiler pan), cover in BBQ sauce and finish baking. 

(Source: trap.it)

What you’ll need:

1 Roll of Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough

CRUMBLE:

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

4 tbsp. unsalted butter..softened

BROWN SUGAR GLAZE:

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tbsp. water

Directions:

In a med. bowl combine the 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, 1/2 cup of Flour, 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon and 4 tbsp. soft Butter  mix well with a fork until it’s a sand-like texture, set aside…

Bake the Cookies according to the package directions, taking them out of the oven 5 minutes before they’re done.  Gently press the back of a spoon into the cookie, creating a small dent…

Top the cookies with some of the Crumble and finish baking them until they’re golden brown…

While they’re finishing up in the oven, prepare the Glaze by mixing 1/2 cup light brown sugar with 1/2 tsp. Vanilla and 2 tbsp. water.  Top the warm cookies with some Glaze…

Let them cool before you touch them~ Ahh, don’t touch yet…

Drizzle those cookies with the glaze, and don’t be shy…

Take note at their irresistible beauty…

Dust them with a virgin layer of Powdered Sugar if you so desire..

I highly recommend it, at least on some…

Serve yourself up a well-deserved portion…

Grab a cup of hot Coffee, dig in and enjoy Adulthood! 

Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. To make the guacamole-cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avacado from the peel, put in a large bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocado. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Add the chopped tomato and stir.

2. Heat a pan or griddle to medium-high heat. Spread desired amount of guacamole on both slices of bread then top with cheese. Butter outer slices of bread and grill on one side for about 2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Flip the sandwich and grill until golden brown. Make the other sandwich the same way and serve warm

(Source: twopeasandtheirpod.com)

Apr 01

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp milk

• 10 Tbsp salted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp molasses
• 2-3 Tbsp cream or half and half
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, light-brown sugar and cocoa powder. Pour in melted butter and use a wood spoon to stir until combine. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract. Stir in milk. Add dry ingredients and mix just until combine (batter will be thick).
• Divide batter among 12 paper lined muffin cups filling each about 2/3 full (about 1/4 cup batter in each). Bake in preheated oven 16 - 20 minutes (lesser for gooier brownies). Allow to cool in muffin tin several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Cool completely then frost with Cookie Dough Frosting. Store in an airtight container.

• In a mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, whip together butter and light-brown sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 - 4 minutes. Mix in flour then add powdered sugar, vanilla, molasses and 2 Tbsp cream and blend together until smooth adding an additional 1 Tbsp of cream to thin if desired. Fold in chocolate chips.
• Note that if you want a pipe-able frosting you will have to leave the chocolate chips out then simply add some of them to the top for garnish, otherwise they’ll just get clogged in the piping tips.
• Recipe Source: Cooking Classy

(Source: cookingclassy.com)

Cream Cheese Grits

From Mr. B’s Bistro

Serves 6

2 cups heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
1 cup stone-ground grits {We used Bob’s Red Mill)
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese {I substituted Cream Cheese}
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, bring cream and milk to a simmer over moderately low heat.  Whisk in grits and cook, stirring often, for 25 minutes.  Stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper. We topped ours off with some delicious fresh shrimp! Enjoy!

(Source: thecarameljar.blogspot.com)

Three Cheese Chicken Alfredo Bake
adapted from myrecipes.com

1 (16-ounce) package penne or elbow macaroni
2 (10-ounce) containers refrigerated Alfredo sauce
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 garlic clove, minced
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups mozzarella cheese

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.  Stir together all ingredients except mozzarella cheese.  Spread mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.  Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.  Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

(Source: plainchicken.com)

Mar 26

Cooking Directions

1. *Warm a medium/large skillet over medium heat. Butter each piece of bread on one side. When skillet is hot place a piece of bread butter side down on the skillet then add one slice of cheese and small shake of Italian seasoning or basil (add a small shake of parmesan cheese here too if desired). Top with a desired amount of pepperonis (I used about 8 -10 whole regular pepperonis per sandwich) If any other toppings are desired, add now. Add another slice of mozzarella and top with slice bread butter side up.

1. Repeat with second sandwich. When bottom slice is golden brown then flip over carefully. Once both sides are brown remove from pan cut and serve with pizza sauce if desired.

(Source: forkfulofcomfort.com)

Mar 25

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Mar 24

Dorito Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided)
1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 can Ro-tel tomatoes (drained)
½ packet taco seasoning
1 large bag Doritos
Shredded lettuce (optional)
diced tomato (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix together shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, Ro-tel tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Mix well.
Step 2: Grease a 2-quart casserole dish, and add a layer of crushed Doritos across the bottom. Top with a layer of the chicken mixture. Add another layer of crushed Doritos, and then add another layer of the chicken mixture. Top with remaining cheese. You can add more crushed Doritos on top as well if you wish.
Step 3: Cover and place into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30-25 minutes until bubbling hot. Remove from the oven and top with lettuce and tomato if you choose.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Cowboy Lasagna

1. 1 lb of ground beef
2. Minced onions - 4 tbsp
3. Worcestershire sauce - generous sprinkling
4. Parsley - roughly 3 tbsp, divided
5. One can of tomato soup - 10 3/4 ozs
6. One can of corn - 15.25 ozs
7. Dried ground mustard - 3 tbsp
8. One package of tater tots - 32 ozs
9. Salt and Pepper to taste
10. Mozzarella cheese - roughly 4 cups

Directions
1. Brown ground beef with spices - drain.  Add can of soup and can of corn, simmer for about 10 minutes.
2. In a greased 9x13 baking dish, arrange tater tots in single layer.  Cover with 2 cups of cheese.  Pour ground beef mixture over top and cover with remaining cheese and 1 tbsp of parsley.
3. Place in a 350F oven for 30 minutes.  Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

(Source: peppermintmochamama.blogspot.com)