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Crack Sticks
By cooksalot
Flatten bread with a rolling-pin
- 1 loaf (16 ounces) thinly sliced white bread, crusts removed
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
By cooksalot
20 minutes active; 2 hours inactive to prepare serves 12-16
- Cheesecake:
- 2 sleeves graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (21 oz.) can blueberry pie filling
- 1 (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, garnish
- Fresh blueberries, garnish
- Fresh lemons, garnish
Frito Pie Casserole
By cooksalot
In a large skillet, saute the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is tender; d...
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn, drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
- 1 (10 1/2 ounce) package Frito corn chips
- 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
Parmesan Potatoes
By cooksalot
STRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese with a sand consistency (don’t use shredded or Microplaned Parmesan cheese)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes, halved (1.5-2 inch diameter; approx 20-22 potatoes)
- FOR DIPPING (optional)
- sour cream or Greek yogurt (or a half-and-half mixture)
- chopped scallions or chives
Bacon and Cheese Potato Nachos
By cooksalot
Peel and slice up the potatoes into about 1/4″ disks
- 2 lb Potatoes, sliced
- 1 lb Bacon, crispy and crumbled
- 1 Tbsp Cumin
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 cup Olive or Vegetable Oil
- 2 Jalapenos
- 2 oz Sour Cream
- 1/4 Tomato, diced
- 1 Large Zipper baggie
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Cheese, grated
Italian Cream Cocoanut Cake
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups white sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- FROSTING
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons light cream
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Cheesy Baked Mustard Chicken
By cooksalot
30MIN TO PREPARE, SERVES 4-6
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Spinach And Feta Muffins
By cooksalot
30MIN TO PREPARE, SERVES 12
- 1/2 pound frozen spinach, thawed
- 1/2 pound feta cheese (fat-reduced, if desired)
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 1/3 cups milk
Wine Pops
By cooksalot
Step 1 Combine blackberries, wine, 1/2 cup water and sugar in a medium pot
- 12 ounces blackberries
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/3 cup sugar
Strawberry-Rhubarb Bellini Recipe
By cooksalot
1. Combine sugar and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup rhubarb stalks, cleaned and diced
- 1/2 cup strawberries, cleaned and halved
- 1 bottle Prosecco