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Homemade Pizza Rolls
By davidv
“Your kids will never know it, but these tasty, after-school-snack-sized rolls are loaded with nutrients
- 8 (8-9") whole wheat tortillas
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup large red pepper, diced
- 1 cup large zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, grated
- 4 medium mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (15-oz) can pizza sauce
- 1 (8-oz) package part skim Mozzarella, grated
- 1 (6-oz) package turkey pepperoni, sliced
Dark Chocolate Lava Cake Milk Shake
By davidv
"Chocolate lovers, this one is for you! It's like sipping heaven (also known as a rich, creamy milk shake made with...
- 4-1/2 cups chocolate ice cream
- 6-oz piece of chocolate cake, cut into small pieces
- 12 Harry London Dark Chocolate Lava Chocolates
- 1-1/3 cups milk
- Whipped cream (optional garnish)
- Raspberry sauce (optional garnish)
Cheesy Pepperoni Dip with Pizza Crust Dippers
By davidv
Preheat the oven to 425°F
- Dip:
- 12 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 cup pizza or spaghetti sauce
- 1-1/3 cup pepperoni, chopped
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
- 3/4 cup cheddar, shredded
- 3/4 cup + 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Pizza Crust Dippers:
- 2 (13.8-oz) cans refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Lobster Roll
By davidv
"Great lobster rolls have super-fresh meat and a toasty, buttery bun
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat (from two 2-3 lb whole lobsters), cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1/4 cup celery, minced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1-1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Dash of hot sauce
- Pinch of cayenne
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 4 split-top hot dog rolls
Maple Bacon Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
By davidv
“I can't decide if these incredibly delicious cupcakes are better for breakfast or dessert
- Cupcakes:
- 2 –1/8 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 –1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 –1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 –2/3 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp maple extract
- 1 –1/8 cups Half & Half
- 12 thick‒cut, maple‒cured bacon strips, chopped and cooked until fat is rendered and lightly browned
- Frosting:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 stick (3-oz) margarine, softened
- 1 –1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1/4 tsp maple extract
- Garnish:
- 6 thick‒cut, maple‒cured bacon strips, cut into 3 pieces each and cooked until fat is rendered and crispy
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Classic Lasagna with Mozzarella-stuffed Garlic Rolls
By davidv
If you're preparing the lasagna ahead of time, follow the instructions up to the point of baking
- Lasagna:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 (24-oz) jars of marinara
- 1 (32-oz) container of ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 package (12 sheets) no-boil lasagna noodles
- Mozzarella-Stuffed Garlic Rolls:
- 1 store-bought pizza dough, cut into 20 1'' pieces
- 16-oz block mozzarella, cut into 20 cubes
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tsp dried oregano
- Parmesan cheese, grated
Grilled Potato Salad
By davidv
"Potato salad is a summer staple…but don't bore your taste buds! This updated recipe calls for grilled fixings pl...
- Dressing:
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
- Salad:
- 3-1/2 lbs red bliss potatoes, halved lengthwise
- 3-1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 3 medium red onions, peeled and cut into 6 wedges
- 2 large red peppers, tops removed, seeded, and cut into 3 pieces
- 2 fennel bulbs, cut into 1/2" slices
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Pumpkin Pie with Marshmallow Frosting
By davidv
We made this sweet Thanksgiving treat even sweeter by adding a fluffy marshmallow topping
- Pie:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1-1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin purée
- 1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 unbaked store-bought pie crust
- Frosting:
- 1 (7.5-oz) jar marshmallow fluff
- 1 (12-oz) container whipped topping
Pulled Pork Melt
By davidv
"I didn't think it was possible, but thanks to creamy coleslaw and melty cheese, the pulled pork sandwich just got ...
- 8 slices Texas-style toast
- 4 Tbsp butter, softened
- 1 lb pulled pork
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups prepared coleslaw
- 16 slices Colby Jack cheese
Pork & Sauerkraut with Chive Dumplings
By davidv
Pork & sauerkraut is a traditional favorite, but we added zesty chive dumplings to this New Year’s dish to make i...
- Pork Roast:
- 1 (4-lb) boneless center-cut pork loin roast
- 4 Tbsp oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1-1/2 cups beer or chicken stock
- 1 (27-oz) can sauerkraut
- Dumplings:
- 1-1/3 cups milk
- 2/3 cups beer
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1-1/3 cups instant potato flakes
- 6 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 2/3 cups baking mix
- 1-1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 2 (48-oz) cans chicken broth
- Olive oil, for drizzling