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Zucchini Fritters with Chili Lime Mayo
By kayjayjohnson
I started by pouring the vegetable oil in my skillet so that it was half an inch deep and turned the heat to medi...
- vegetable oil for frying
- 3 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup prepared mayo
- juice of half a lime
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Cookie Bars
By kayjayjohnson
OMG these are the best caramel apple cream cheese bars
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cups golden graham cereal, ground in food processor
- 1 roll Pillsbury sugar cookie dough, or 2 pkgs Betty Crocker sugar cookie dough mix prepared and divided into 2 equal parts
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
- 2 (1.5-ounce) package Nature Valley Oats N’ Honey Crunchy Granola Bars , crushed (I use a rolling pin to crush them right in the bag before opening)
- 9 1/2 ounces Kraft caramels
- 1/2 cup half and half
Sausage Potato Salad
By kayjayjohnson
For the salad: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat
- Salad:
- Water, as needed
- 1 pound red potatoes
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces kielbasa, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, about 1/4 cup
- Dressing:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Strawberry Tiramisu
By kayjayjohnson
In a bowl, combine the jam, water, orange juice and half of the Grand Marnier
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup Grand Marnier, plus one tablespoon extra
- 1-1/4 pounds mascarpone, at room temperature
- 1-1/3 cups whipping cream (35%)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ladyfingers or Savoiardi (you’ll need about 50)
- 1-1/2 to 2 pounds strawberries, washed, dried and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Cheesy Chicken Pesto Pasta
By kayjayjohnson
Preheat oven to 400. Cook spaghetti for 2 minutes less than the package directions specify
- 2 chicken breast, cooked and chopped (I sprinkled my chicken with some garlic seasoning before I cooked it)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 6 oz pesto
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Peanut Butter Cheese Ball
By kayjayjohnson
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until blended
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (not all-natural)
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup peanut butter chips
- Graham cracker sticks, teddy grahams, and/or apple slices for dipping
Buckeye Bites
By kayjayjohnson
Spray measuring cup with cooking spray so everything will fall right out
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Softened Butter
- 1/2 Powdered Sugar
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- Pretzels
- Dipping Chocolate
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)
Carnation® Classic Five-Minute Fudge
By kayjayjohnson
Line 8-inch (2 L) square baking pan with waxed paper; set aside Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt i...
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup Carnation® Evaporated Milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Cheesecake Cookies
By kayjayjohnson
In a large bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese, and sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 4 teaspoons lemon zest (omit or reduce this if you don’t like lemon)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (omit or reduce this if you don’t lemon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, optional
Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles
By kayjayjohnson
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat peanut butter and butter until creamy and smooth
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup crisped rice cereal
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups milk chocolate chips