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INGREDIENTS: * 1 English cucumber * 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls, drained * 2 cups grape tomatoes * ⅓ cup fresh chopped basil * ⅓ cup balsamic vinaigrette INSTRUCTIONS: Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice in half again. Chop into bite sized pieces. Combine the cucumber, mozzarella pearls, and tomatoes in a medium […]
Ingredients: Easy Pizza Dough: * 1 ½-2 cups all purpose flour (195-260 grams) plus more for rolling * 1 package instant or quick rise yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons * 1 teaspoon granulated sugar * ¾ teaspoon salt * ½ teaspoon dried oregano * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder * ⅔ cup warm water * 2 tablespoons […]
Ingredients: * 2 cups corn fresh, frozen or leftover corn on the cob * ¼ cup cornmeal * ⅓ cup all-purpose flour * 1 egg * 1 green onion chopped * 1 tablespoon jalapeno minced * ½ cup Monterey jack cheese * Salt & pepper to taste * ¼ cup milk or more if needed […]
INGREDIENTS: * 1 cup unsalted butter softened * 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder * 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream INSTRUCTIONS: Beat butter with a hand or a stand mixer until smooth, then add the cocoa and mix until smooth. Add […]
Ingredients: * 1 9-inch pie crust homemade or store-bought * 1 cup brown sugar * 1 cup corn syrup * 1/4 cup unsalted butter * 2 teaspoons cornstarch * 1 tablespoon water * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon * 4 large eggs * 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans Instructions: Preheat the oven […]
INGREDIENTS: * 5 cups water * 1 1/2 cups milk * 1 stick salted butter * 1/3 cup honey * 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes * 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning * 6 ears fresh corn, shucked and cut in half INSTRUCTIONS: Bring water to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add […]
Ingredients: * 12 ounces fresh blueberries divided * 2 tablespoons sugar * 1 tablespoon cornstarch * 3 tablespoons water * 3 cups Cool Whip (1 tub) * 3 cups mini marshmallows * 1/2 cup sliced almonds Instructions: Mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch mixture to a small […]
INGREDIENTS: * 1 package Marketside All Butter Croissants 12 croissants * 12 slices deli ham * 6 slices deli cheddar * Mustard and/or mayo optional * 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted * 1 teaspoon onion flakes * 1 clove garlic crushed * 1 tablespoon mustard yellow or dijon * 2 tablespoons poppyseeds * 1/4 teaspoon […]
Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini are delightful pastry horns filled with a luscious custard cream, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. These pastries begin with a rich custard cream, or crema pasticcera, made from egg yolks, sugar, flour, and milk, infused with vanilla extract for a comforting flavor. The custard is then encased in […]
Ingredients: * 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour + 2 tablespoons * ⅔ cups milk * ¼ cup sugar, divided * ¼ cup butter * 1 package active dry yeast * 2 egg yolks * 1 teaspoon orange zest, optional * Powdered sugar for dusting * Jam, chocolate spread, eggnog cream etc. for filling Directions: In a […]