Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Double Chocolate Cookie Bars
When I was making my truffles for the cookie exchange I had some extra Oreo's so I googled recipes for using Oreo cookies and I came across this one and it is really good and very easy. You just might have most of these ingredients on hand.
Double Chocolate Cookie Bars
24 chocolate sandwich cookies
1/4 cup melted butter
1 4 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F Set aside 6 cookies and grind the rest in a food processor or blender. In a small bowl, stir together the cookie crumbs and butter until well blended. Press into the bottom of an 9x13 inch pan.
Over a double boiler or in the microwave, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips together with the condensed milk and vanilla. Stir frequently until smooth. Spread evenly over the crumb crust. Sprinkle the remaining cup of chocolate chips over the top. Break remaining cookies into pieces by hand and sprinkle over the top.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Chill completely before cutting into bars or it will make a big mess
Double Chocolate Cookie Bars
24 chocolate sandwich cookies
1/4 cup melted butter
1 4 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F Set aside 6 cookies and grind the rest in a food processor or blender. In a small bowl, stir together the cookie crumbs and butter until well blended. Press into the bottom of an 9x13 inch pan.
Over a double boiler or in the microwave, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips together with the condensed milk and vanilla. Stir frequently until smooth. Spread evenly over the crumb crust. Sprinkle the remaining cup of chocolate chips over the top. Break remaining cookies into pieces by hand and sprinkle over the top.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Chill completely before cutting into bars or it will make a big mess
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Oreo Cookie Truffles
My friend Deb made these and brought them to work for us to try and they were a huge hit. I knew right away that this was a cookie that I could use for a cookie exchange. I do not like to bake and these are no bake goodies!
Oreo Cookie Truffles
1 pkg Oreo cookies
1 small pkg instant chocolate pudding
1/2 c milk
10 squares of bakers semi sweet chocolate
white almond bark, optional
In a food processor, add all the entire package of cookies and
process until all cookies are crumbs, set aside. In a bowl add milk and
pudding mix and mix well. Add crumbs and mix all together. Once all
mixed, roll into 1 inch balls and freeze 10 minutes.
In a double boiler add chocolate and cook over low heat until
chocolate is melted. Dip each ball into chocolate and place
onto a wax paper and let cool. I put them into the fridge to cool.
Yields about 40 truffles.
You can melt white almond bark, place it in a small zip lock bag,
cut the very tip of the corner of bag and pip a zig zag of almond
bark across the top of truffle.
Oreo Cookie Truffles
1 pkg Oreo cookies
1 small pkg instant chocolate pudding
1/2 c milk
10 squares of bakers semi sweet chocolate
white almond bark, optional
In a food processor, add all the entire package of cookies and
process until all cookies are crumbs, set aside. In a bowl add milk and
pudding mix and mix well. Add crumbs and mix all together. Once all
mixed, roll into 1 inch balls and freeze 10 minutes.
In a double boiler add chocolate and cook over low heat until
chocolate is melted. Dip each ball into chocolate and place
onto a wax paper and let cool. I put them into the fridge to cool.
Yields about 40 truffles.
You can melt white almond bark, place it in a small zip lock bag,
cut the very tip of the corner of bag and pip a zig zag of almond
bark across the top of truffle.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thousand Island Dressing
I love Thousand Island dressing but do not like any of the bottle dressing that you find in the store. Many years ago there was a restaurant in Shakopee called The Rock Spring and it had the BEST dressing. I have never been able to find anything like it but I found this recipe and it sure does come close, at least I will have one that I will eat and can make at home!
Thousand Island Dressing
1 1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c chili sauce
1 hard boiled egg, chopped
2 Tbsp finely chopped celery
2 Tbsp finely chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp finely chopped stuffed green olives
In a bowl combine all ingredients and chill.
Yields 2 cups
Thousand Island Dressing
1 1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c chili sauce
1 hard boiled egg, chopped
2 Tbsp finely chopped celery
2 Tbsp finely chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp finely chopped stuffed green olives
In a bowl combine all ingredients and chill.
Yields 2 cups
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Creamy Fettucini Alfredo
I got this recipe from a recipe book for college kids called "Off to College Cookbook" and this is the best sauce recipe that I have ever had. It also reheats without separating. I thought that if a college kid could make this it must be good and easy too and boy was I right! It is very easy and very good.
Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/3 c grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 c margarine or butter
1/4 c milk
4 oz fettuccine noodles, cooked and drained
In a saucepan, combine all ingredients, except noodles. Stir over low
heat until smooth. Add noodles; toss lightly and serve.
You can make this with chicken, just cook the chicken first and then
add all ingredients.
Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/3 c grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 c margarine or butter
1/4 c milk
4 oz fettuccine noodles, cooked and drained
In a saucepan, combine all ingredients, except noodles. Stir over low
heat until smooth. Add noodles; toss lightly and serve.
You can make this with chicken, just cook the chicken first and then
add all ingredients.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Chickpea Garlic Dip
My man Dave always makes the best appetizers but at Thanksgiving he wasn't feeling all that well and at the last minute told me he wasn't making anything. Now I had about an hour before our guests were to arrive for appetizers and drinks so I had to scramble. I got out the lap top and came across this recipe from a blog called Kitchen Simplicity and this is simplicity at it's best! You know by now I am a hummus freak but this one has to be added to my top 5! This also makes a GREAT sandwich spread so if you have any leftovers, try it on your next sandwich.
Chickpea Garlic Dip
I found 4 cloves of garlic quite overwhelming so I would start with two and add more to taste.
•1 can (19 oz) chickpeas, drained (reserving 2 tablespoons of liquid)
•1/2 cup mayonnaise
•2-4 garlic cloves, peeled
•1 tablespoon lemon juice
•1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. I did not need the reserved Tbsp of liquid but if yours is not spreadable, add the extra liquid. Serve this with pita chips, tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
Makes: 2 cups
Chickpea Garlic Dip
I found 4 cloves of garlic quite overwhelming so I would start with two and add more to taste.
•1 can (19 oz) chickpeas, drained (reserving 2 tablespoons of liquid)
•1/2 cup mayonnaise
•2-4 garlic cloves, peeled
•1 tablespoon lemon juice
•1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. I did not need the reserved Tbsp of liquid but if yours is not spreadable, add the extra liquid. Serve this with pita chips, tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
Makes: 2 cups
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Prime Rib Roast
I made Prime Rib this year for Thanksgiving and I really didn't know how to make one as I have never done it before. My friend Gloria from work gave me this recipe and she said it was fool proof so being the trusting person I am took her advise and used this recipe and it was WONDERFUL! It really is fool proof and you will have to try this one for sure!
Prime Rib Roast
5 lb roast or there abouts. Start at 11:00, salt and pepper the roast. Heat the oven to 375 degrees and add roast bones down. If you are cooking a boneless roast you must put it on a rack. Do not add any water, broth or anything else to the pan. Bake the roast for 1 hour, turn off the oven and DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN UNTIL THE RECIPE TELLS YOU TO. This step is VERY important and please do not ask me why but I didn't open the oven, as much as I really, really wanted to I didn't. At 3:00 turn the oven back on to 375 degrees for an additional 45 minutes. Take the roast out of the oven and it is done. Your roast will come out med rare to med.
I did a 7 lb roast and followed this recipe to a T but my roast was more rare, you will need to add some additional time to the last baking time for a larger roast.
Prime Rib Roast
5 lb roast or there abouts. Start at 11:00, salt and pepper the roast. Heat the oven to 375 degrees and add roast bones down. If you are cooking a boneless roast you must put it on a rack. Do not add any water, broth or anything else to the pan. Bake the roast for 1 hour, turn off the oven and DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN UNTIL THE RECIPE TELLS YOU TO. This step is VERY important and please do not ask me why but I didn't open the oven, as much as I really, really wanted to I didn't. At 3:00 turn the oven back on to 375 degrees for an additional 45 minutes. Take the roast out of the oven and it is done. Your roast will come out med rare to med.
I did a 7 lb roast and followed this recipe to a T but my roast was more rare, you will need to add some additional time to the last baking time for a larger roast.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Crazy Crack-ed Potato Casserole
I needed a potato recipe that would go good with prime rib and I found this one. I had all the ingredients and it sounded very easy so I thought I'd give it a try. These are really good!
Crazy Crack-ed Potato Casserole
1 16 oz container sour cream
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
2 1 oz pkg ranch dip mix
1 28-30 bag frozen shredded hash browns
1/4 tsp pepper
dried dill to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, ranch dip and seasonings in a large bowl. Add has browns and mix well. Spread into a 9x13 pan and sprinkle with more cheese and a little dill. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes, until the top is crispy and slightly browned.
Yield 6
Crazy Crack-ed Potato Casserole
1 16 oz container sour cream
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
2 1 oz pkg ranch dip mix
1 28-30 bag frozen shredded hash browns
1/4 tsp pepper
dried dill to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, ranch dip and seasonings in a large bowl. Add has browns and mix well. Spread into a 9x13 pan and sprinkle with more cheese and a little dill. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes, until the top is crispy and slightly browned.
Yield 6
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