Crustless Spinach Quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups shredded muenster cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. stir in spinach and continue cooking until excess moisture has evaporated.
• in a large bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. add spinach mixture and stir to blend. scoop into prepared pie pan.
• bake in preheated oven until eggs have set, about 30 minutes. let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Chili Rellenos Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces longhorn or cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• lay half of the chilies evenly in bottom of baking dish. sprinkle with half of the jack and cheddar cheeses, and cover with remaining chilies. in a bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, and flour, and pour over the top of the chilies.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. remove from oven, pour tomato sauce evenly over the top, and continue baking another 15 minutes. sprinkle with remaining jack and cheddar cheeses, and serve.

chantal's new york cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 15 graham crackers, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 7 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. press bottom of springform pan.
• in a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. pour filling into prepared crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. chill in refrigerator until serving.

Blueberry Dream Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 3 bananas
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• slice the bananas and arrange in the bottom of baked pie shell. in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. fold in the whipped topping. spread over the bananas and top with blueberry pie filling. chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

cinnamon rolls iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/4 cup water at room temperature
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons milk

Recipe

Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in the pan of your bread machine, combine water, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla pudding, 1 cup warm milk, egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast. set machine to dough cycle; press start.
• when dough cycle has finished, turn dough out a lightly floured surface and roll into a 17x10 inch rectangle. spread with 1/2 cup softened butter. in a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. sprinkle brown sugar mixture over dough.
• butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• roll up dough, beginning with long side. slice into 16 one-inch slices; place in prepared pan. let rolls rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake rolls in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
• stir together cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoons milk. remove rolls from oven and let cool until warm; spread frosting over warm rolls.

brick-oven pizza (brooklyn style)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups bread flour
• 6 ounces low moisture mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup no salt added canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 leaves fresh basil, torn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 16 hrs 31 mins


• sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large bowl. let stand for 5 minutes to proof. stir in salt and cold water, then stir in the flour about 1 cup at a time. when the dough is together enough to remove from the bowl, knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes. divide into two pieces, and form each one into a tight ball. coat the dough balls with olive oil, and refrigerate in a sealed container for at least 16 hours. be sure to use a big enough container to allow the dough to rise. remove the dough from the refrigerator one hour prior to using.
• preheat the oven, with a pizza stone on the lowest rack, to 550 degrees f. lightly dust a pizza peel with flour.
• using one ball of dough at a time, lightly dust the dough with flour, and stretch gradually until it is about 14 inches in diameter, or about as big around as the pizza stone. place on the floured peel. place thin slices of mozzarella over the crust, then grind a liberal amount of black pepper over it. sprinkle with dried oregano. randomly arrange crushed tomatoes, leaving some empty areas. drizzle olive oil over the top.
• with a quick back and forth jerk, make sure the dough will release from the peel easily. place the tip of the peel at the back of the preheated pizza stone, and remove peel so that the pizza is left on the stone.
• bake for 4 to 6 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust begins to brown. remove from the oven by sliding the peel beneath the pizza. sprinkle a few basil leaves randomly over the pizza. cut into wedges and serve.

carrot cake iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. stir in carrots. fold in pecans. pour into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
• to make frosting: in a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. stir in chopped pecans. frost the cooled cake.

zucchini boats on the grill

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
• 1/4 cup bacon bits
• 1 tablespoon minced black olives
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 3 tablespoons diced green chile peppers
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 6 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch dried basil
• seasoned salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• prepare the grill for indirect heat.
• place the zucchini in a pot with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. drain, cool, and cut in half lengthwise. scoop out the pulp to about 1/4 inch from the skin. chop pulp.
• in a bowl, mix the zucchini pulp, bread pieces, bacon bits, olives, jalapeno, green chile peppers, onion, tomato, and cheddar cheese. season with basil, seasoned salt, and pepper.
• stuff the zucchini halves with the pulp mixture. seal each stuffed half in aluminum foil.
• place foil packets on the prepared grill over indirect heat. cook 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.

baked stuffed tomatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 slices bacon
• 6 medium tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup croutons
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 sprigs parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 11x7 inch baking dish.
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble and set aside. while bacon is cooking, wash tomatoes and slice off stem ends. gently scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2 inch wall. finely chop pulp and place 1/3 cup of it in a medium bowl. you may discard remaining pulp.
• stir crumbled bacon, green pepper, cheese, croutons, and salt and pepper into tomato pulp. spoon an equal amount of mixture into each hollowed out tomato. place stuffed tomatoes into prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until heated through. garnish with parsley sprigs.

tropical tiramisu

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
• 3 cups leftover bunny cake, cubed
• 1/2 cup mango nectar
• 1/2 teaspoon flavored extract
• 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
• 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mango, garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• in a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, honey, and pineapple juice concentrate until light and fluffy; set aside. in a small bowl, combine the mango nectar and extract; set aside.
• place half of the cake cubes in a 1 1/2 quart glass bowl. drizzle half of the mango/ mixture over the cake, then spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cake. sprinkle on half of the ginger and nuts. repeat layers.
• cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. garnish each serving with fresh mango slices and pineapple.

jay's signature pizza crust

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes.
• stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution. mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
• turn dough out a clean, well floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour. punch down the dough, and form a tight ball. allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. use for your favorite pizza recipe.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). if you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the dough, and bake immediately. if you are baking your pizza in a pan, lightly oil the pan, and let the dough rise for 15 or 20 minutes before topping and baking it.
• bake pizza in preheated oven, until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Best Carrot Cake Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 6 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar. set aside for 60 minutes, then stir in raisins.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 10 inch cake pans.
• in a large bowl, beat eggs until light. gradually beat in the white sugar, oil and vanilla. stir in the pineapple. combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, stir into the wet mixture until absorbed. finally stir in the carrot mixture and the walnuts. pour evenly into the prepared pans.
• bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake tests done with a toothpick. cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. when completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Carrot Pineapple Cake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 3/4 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. mix with wooden spoon until smooth. stir in carrots, coconut, walnuts and pineapple.
• pour into 9x13 inch pan. bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. don't panic, the center will sink a little. allow to cool.
• to make the frosting: cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. add the confectioners sugar and beat until creamy.

eggnog cheesecake iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup eggnog
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. place on a wire rack to cool.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a food processor combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour and eggnog; process until smooth. blend in eggs, and nutmeg. pour mixture into cooled crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• reduce heat to 250 and bake for 45 minutes, or until center of cake is barely firm to the touch. remove from the oven and immediately loosen cake from rim. let cake cool completely before removing the rim.

carrot cake iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. stir in carrots. fold in pecans. pour into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
• to make frosting: in a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. stir in chopped pecans. frost the cooled cake.

Chili Rellenos Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces longhorn or cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• lay half of the chilies evenly in bottom of baking dish. sprinkle with half of the jack and cheddar cheeses, and cover with remaining chilies. in a bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, and flour, and pour over the top of the chilies.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. remove from oven, pour tomato sauce evenly over the top, and continue baking another 15 minutes. sprinkle with remaining jack and cheddar cheeses, and serve.

brick-oven pizza (brooklyn style)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups bread flour
• 6 ounces low moisture mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup no salt added canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 leaves fresh basil, torn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 16 hrs 31 mins


• sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large bowl. let stand for 5 minutes to proof. stir in salt and cold water, then stir in the flour about 1 cup at a time. when the dough is together enough to remove from the bowl, knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes. divide into two pieces, and form each one into a tight ball. coat the dough balls with olive oil, and refrigerate in a sealed container for at least 16 hours. be sure to use a big enough container to allow the dough to rise. remove the dough from the refrigerator one hour prior to using.
• preheat the oven, with a pizza stone on the lowest rack, to 550 degrees f. lightly dust a pizza peel with flour.
• using one ball of dough at a time, lightly dust the dough with flour, and stretch gradually until it is about 14 inches in diameter, or about as big around as the pizza stone. place on the floured peel. place thin slices of mozzarella over the crust, then grind a liberal amount of black pepper over it. sprinkle with dried oregano. randomly arrange crushed tomatoes, leaving some empty areas. drizzle olive oil over the top.
• with a quick back and forth jerk, make sure the dough will release from the peel easily. place the tip of the peel at the back of the preheated pizza stone, and remove peel so that the pizza is left on the stone.
• bake for 4 to 6 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust begins to brown. remove from the oven by sliding the peel beneath the pizza. sprinkle a few basil leaves randomly over the pizza. cut into wedges and serve.

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups shredded muenster cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. stir in spinach and continue cooking until excess moisture has evaporated.
• in a large bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. add spinach mixture and stir to blend. scoop into prepared pie pan.
• bake in preheated oven until eggs have set, about 30 minutes. let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

cinnamon rolls iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/4 cup water at room temperature
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons milk

Recipe

Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in the pan of your bread machine, combine water, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla pudding, 1 cup warm milk, egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast. set machine to dough cycle; press start.
• when dough cycle has finished, turn dough out a lightly floured surface and roll into a 17x10 inch rectangle. spread with 1/2 cup softened butter. in a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. sprinkle brown sugar mixture over dough.
• butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• roll up dough, beginning with long side. slice into 16 one-inch slices; place in prepared pan. let rolls rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake rolls in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
• stir together cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoons milk. remove rolls from oven and let cool until warm; spread frosting over warm rolls.

carrot cake iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. stir in carrots. fold in pecans. pour into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
• to make frosting: in a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. stir in chopped pecans. frost the cooled cake.

vanilla crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons melted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large bowl, mix together the milk, egg yolks and vanilla. stir in the flour, sugar, salt and melted butter until well blended.
• heat a crepe pan over medium heat until hot. coat with vegetable oil or cooking spray. pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and tip to spread the batter to the edges. when form on the top and the edges are dry, flip over and cook until lightly browned on the other side and edges are golden. repeat with remaining batter.
• fill crepes with your favorite fruit, cream, caramel or even ice cream or cheese to serve.

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease a large casserole dish.
• place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. add cauliflower, and shake to mix. pour into the prepared casserole dish, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. top with parmesan cheese and parsley, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.

chantal's new york cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 15 graham crackers, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 7 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. press bottom of springform pan.
• in a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. pour filling into prepared crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. chill in refrigerator until serving.

Best Carrot Cake Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 6 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar. set aside for 60 minutes, then stir in raisins.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 10 inch cake pans.
• in a large bowl, beat eggs until light. gradually beat in the white sugar, oil and vanilla. stir in the pineapple. combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, stir into the wet mixture until absorbed. finally stir in the carrot mixture and the walnuts. pour evenly into the prepared pans.
• bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake tests done with a toothpick. cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. when completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Cheesy Ham And Asparagus Bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• mix the ham, onion, red bell peppers, and asparagus in the prepared baking dish. in a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, flour, parmesan, tarragon, salt, and pepper. pour over the ham mixture.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. sprinkle with cheddar cheese. continue baking 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

eggnog cheesecake iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup eggnog
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. place on a wire rack to cool.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a food processor combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour and eggnog; process until smooth. blend in eggs, and nutmeg. pour mixture into cooled crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• reduce heat to 250 and bake for 45 minutes, or until center of cake is barely firm to the touch. remove from the oven and immediately loosen cake from rim. let cake cool completely before removing the rim.

zucchini boats on the grill

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
• 1/4 cup bacon bits
• 1 tablespoon minced black olives
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 3 tablespoons diced green chile peppers
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 6 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch dried basil
• seasoned salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• prepare the grill for indirect heat.
• place the zucchini in a pot with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. drain, cool, and cut in half lengthwise. scoop out the pulp to about 1/4 inch from the skin. chop pulp.
• in a bowl, mix the zucchini pulp, bread pieces, bacon bits, olives, jalapeno, green chile peppers, onion, tomato, and cheddar cheese. season with basil, seasoned salt, and pepper.
• stuff the zucchini halves with the pulp mixture. seal each stuffed half in aluminum foil.
• place foil packets on the prepared grill over indirect heat. cook 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.

Carrot Pineapple Cake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 3/4 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. mix with wooden spoon until smooth. stir in carrots, coconut, walnuts and pineapple.
• pour into 9x13 inch pan. bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. don't panic, the center will sink a little. allow to cool.
• to make the frosting: cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. add the confectioners sugar and beat until creamy.

cream cheese penguins

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 18 jumbo black olives, pitted
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 18 small black olives
• 1 carrot

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• cut a slit from top to bottom, lengthwise, into the side of each jumbo olive. carefully insert about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese into each olive. slice the carrot into eighteen 1/4 inch thick rounds; cut a small notch out of each carrot slice to form feet. save the cut out piece and press into center of small olive to form the beak. if necessary cut a small slit into each olive before inserting the beak.
• set a big olive, large hole side down, a carrot slice. then, set a small olive the large olive, adjusting so that the beak, cream cheese chest and notch in the carrot slice line up. secure with a toothpick.

Sarah's Savoury Bread And Cheese Pudding

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 slices white bread
• 2 slices cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/8 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• make 2 cheese sandwiches by placing cheese slice between 2 bread slices and pressing together. cut each sandwich into 4 triangles and arrange in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• mix together beaten eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour mixture over sandwiches and sprinkle with grated cheese. (note: vary amounts if needed; sandwiches do not need to be totally covered in egg mixture, but egg should soak in and leave a little in the bottom of the dish.)
• bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown, checking frequently.

jay's signature pizza crust

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes.
• stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution. mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
• turn dough out a clean, well floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour. punch down the dough, and form a tight ball. allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. use for your favorite pizza recipe.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). if you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the dough, and bake immediately. if you are baking your pizza in a pan, lightly oil the pan, and let the dough rise for 15 or 20 minutes before topping and baking it.
• bake pizza in preheated oven, until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

carrot cake iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. stir in carrots. fold in pecans. pour into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
• to make frosting: in a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. stir in chopped pecans. frost the cooled cake.

Chili Rellenos Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces longhorn or cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• lay half of the chilies evenly in bottom of baking dish. sprinkle with half of the jack and cheddar cheeses, and cover with remaining chilies. in a bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, and flour, and pour over the top of the chilies.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. remove from oven, pour tomato sauce evenly over the top, and continue baking another 15 minutes. sprinkle with remaining jack and cheddar cheeses, and serve.

Egg Pesto Breakfast Wrap

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared pesto sauce
• 3 grape tomatoes, sliced
• 1 slice turkey bacon
• 1/2 ounce marinated artichoke hearts, drained and thinly sliced
• 1 10-inch flour tortilla
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• beat the eggs in a bowl with the sour cream until blended, and stir in the cheddar cheese.
• spray a skillet with cooking spray, and cook and stir the onion and pesto sauce over medium heat until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. stir in the tomatoes, and pour the egg mixture into the skillet. cook and stir the egg mixture until the eggs are cooked but not dry, about 3 minutes. remove eggs from the skillet, and set aside.
• place the turkey bacon into the skillet, and fry, flipping once, until the bacon is thoroughly cooked and starting to crisp, about 3 minutes per side. when the bacon is cooked, place the artichokes into the skillet to heat for about 1 minute, and remove the bacon and artichokes from the pan.
• spray the skillet with cooking spray, and place the tortilla into the hot skillet. heat the tortilla until warm and flexible, and remove to a plate.
• spoon the eggs, turkey bacon, and artichokes into the center of the tortilla, and season with salt and pepper. fold the bottom 2 inches of the tortilla up to enclose the filling, and wrap tightly.

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups shredded muenster cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. stir in spinach and continue cooking until excess moisture has evaporated.
• in a large bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. add spinach mixture and stir to blend. scoop into prepared pie pan.
• bake in preheated oven until eggs have set, about 30 minutes. let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

vanilla crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons melted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large bowl, mix together the milk, egg yolks and vanilla. stir in the flour, sugar, salt and melted butter until well blended.
• heat a crepe pan over medium heat until hot. coat with vegetable oil or cooking spray. pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and tip to spread the batter to the edges. when form on the top and the edges are dry, flip over and cook until lightly browned on the other side and edges are golden. repeat with remaining batter.
• fill crepes with your favorite fruit, cream, caramel or even ice cream or cheese to serve.

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease a large casserole dish.
• place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. add cauliflower, and shake to mix. pour into the prepared casserole dish, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. top with parmesan cheese and parsley, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.

cinnamon rolls iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/4 cup water at room temperature
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons milk

Recipe

Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in the pan of your bread machine, combine water, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla pudding, 1 cup warm milk, egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast. set machine to dough cycle; press start.
• when dough cycle has finished, turn dough out a lightly floured surface and roll into a 17x10 inch rectangle. spread with 1/2 cup softened butter. in a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. sprinkle brown sugar mixture over dough.
• butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• roll up dough, beginning with long side. slice into 16 one-inch slices; place in prepared pan. let rolls rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake rolls in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
• stir together cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoons milk. remove rolls from oven and let cool until warm; spread frosting over warm rolls.

brick-oven pizza (brooklyn style)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups bread flour
• 6 ounces low moisture mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup no salt added canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 leaves fresh basil, torn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 16 hrs 31 mins


• sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large bowl. let stand for 5 minutes to proof. stir in salt and cold water, then stir in the flour about 1 cup at a time. when the dough is together enough to remove from the bowl, knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes. divide into two pieces, and form each one into a tight ball. coat the dough balls with olive oil, and refrigerate in a sealed container for at least 16 hours. be sure to use a big enough container to allow the dough to rise. remove the dough from the refrigerator one hour prior to using.
• preheat the oven, with a pizza stone on the lowest rack, to 550 degrees f. lightly dust a pizza peel with flour.
• using one ball of dough at a time, lightly dust the dough with flour, and stretch gradually until it is about 14 inches in diameter, or about as big around as the pizza stone. place on the floured peel. place thin slices of mozzarella over the crust, then grind a liberal amount of black pepper over it. sprinkle with dried oregano. randomly arrange crushed tomatoes, leaving some empty areas. drizzle olive oil over the top.
• with a quick back and forth jerk, make sure the dough will release from the peel easily. place the tip of the peel at the back of the preheated pizza stone, and remove peel so that the pizza is left on the stone.
• bake for 4 to 6 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust begins to brown. remove from the oven by sliding the peel beneath the pizza. sprinkle a few basil leaves randomly over the pizza. cut into wedges and serve.

Carrot Pineapple Cake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 3/4 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. mix with wooden spoon until smooth. stir in carrots, coconut, walnuts and pineapple.
• pour into 9x13 inch pan. bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. don't panic, the center will sink a little. allow to cool.
• to make the frosting: cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. add the confectioners sugar and beat until creamy.

Pumpkin Bars Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 50
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups buttermilk baking mix
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
• beat together the sugar, oil, pumpkin and eggs. stir in baking mix, cinnamon and raisins; pour into prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; allow to cool.
• prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, 1/3 cup butter, milk, vanilla and powdered sugar. spread frosting evenly over cake and cut into bars.

zucchini boats on the grill

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
• 1/4 cup bacon bits
• 1 tablespoon minced black olives
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 3 tablespoons diced green chile peppers
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 6 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch dried basil
• seasoned salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• prepare the grill for indirect heat.
• place the zucchini in a pot with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. drain, cool, and cut in half lengthwise. scoop out the pulp to about 1/4 inch from the skin. chop pulp.
• in a bowl, mix the zucchini pulp, bread pieces, bacon bits, olives, jalapeno, green chile peppers, onion, tomato, and cheddar cheese. season with basil, seasoned salt, and pepper.
• stuff the zucchini halves with the pulp mixture. seal each stuffed half in aluminum foil.
• place foil packets on the prepared grill over indirect heat. cook 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.

chantal's new york cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 15 graham crackers, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 7 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. press bottom of springform pan.
• in a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. pour filling into prepared crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. chill in refrigerator until serving.

peanut butter bacon cupcake

Ingredients

• Servings: 22
• 1 (1 pound) package bacon
• 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup bacon grease
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package butter cake mix
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
• 5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream, as needed
• 22 whole peanuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. reserve 1/4 cup bacon grease and set aside to cool. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. chop the bacon.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line cupcake pans with paper liners.
• beat the crunchy peanut butter, bacon grease, and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the peanut butter mixture before adding the next. pour in the cake mix alternately with the water, mixing until just incorporated. fold in 2/3 of the chopped bacon; mixing just enough to evenly combine. pour the batter into prepared cupcake pan, about 2/3 full.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
• to make frosting: beat the creamy peanut butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer until light fluffy. gradually stir in the confections' sugar. mix in enough heavy cream to thin out the frosting, if needed.
• spread the frosting over the cooled cupcakes. sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 portion of chopped bacon, and top with a whole peanut.

cream cheese penguins

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 18 jumbo black olives, pitted
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 18 small black olives
• 1 carrot

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• cut a slit from top to bottom, lengthwise, into the side of each jumbo olive. carefully insert about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese into each olive. slice the carrot into eighteen 1/4 inch thick rounds; cut a small notch out of each carrot slice to form feet. save the cut out piece and press into center of small olive to form the beak. if necessary cut a small slit into each olive before inserting the beak.
• set a big olive, large hole side down, a carrot slice. then, set a small olive the large olive, adjusting so that the beak, cream cheese chest and notch in the carrot slice line up. secure with a toothpick.

carrot cake iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. stir in carrots. fold in pecans. pour into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
• to make frosting: in a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. stir in chopped pecans. frost the cooled cake.

carrot cake iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. stir in carrots. fold in pecans. pour into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
• to make frosting: in a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. stir in chopped pecans. frost the cooled cake.

jay's signature pizza crust

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes.
• stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution. mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
• turn dough out a clean, well floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour. punch down the dough, and form a tight ball. allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. use for your favorite pizza recipe.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). if you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the dough, and bake immediately. if you are baking your pizza in a pan, lightly oil the pan, and let the dough rise for 15 or 20 minutes before topping and baking it.
• bake pizza in preheated oven, until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Chili Rellenos Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces longhorn or cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• lay half of the chilies evenly in bottom of baking dish. sprinkle with half of the jack and cheddar cheeses, and cover with remaining chilies. in a bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, and flour, and pour over the top of the chilies.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. remove from oven, pour tomato sauce evenly over the top, and continue baking another 15 minutes. sprinkle with remaining jack and cheddar cheeses, and serve.

cinnamon rolls iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/4 cup water at room temperature
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons milk

Recipe

Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in the pan of your bread machine, combine water, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla pudding, 1 cup warm milk, egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast. set machine to dough cycle; press start.
• when dough cycle has finished, turn dough out a lightly floured surface and roll into a 17x10 inch rectangle. spread with 1/2 cup softened butter. in a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. sprinkle brown sugar mixture over dough.
• butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• roll up dough, beginning with long side. slice into 16 one-inch slices; place in prepared pan. let rolls rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake rolls in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
• stir together cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoons milk. remove rolls from oven and let cool until warm; spread frosting over warm rolls.

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups shredded muenster cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. stir in spinach and continue cooking until excess moisture has evaporated.
• in a large bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. add spinach mixture and stir to blend. scoop into prepared pie pan.
• bake in preheated oven until eggs have set, about 30 minutes. let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Best Carrot Cake Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 6 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar. set aside for 60 minutes, then stir in raisins.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 10 inch cake pans.
• in a large bowl, beat eggs until light. gradually beat in the white sugar, oil and vanilla. stir in the pineapple. combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, stir into the wet mixture until absorbed. finally stir in the carrot mixture and the walnuts. pour evenly into the prepared pans.
• bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake tests done with a toothpick. cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. when completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease a large casserole dish.
• place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. add cauliflower, and shake to mix. pour into the prepared casserole dish, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. top with parmesan cheese and parsley, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.

Spinach, Sausage And Cheese Bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound italian sausage
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• brown sausage in skillet over medium high heat. drain fat from skillet and stir in tomato sauce. set mixture aside.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese and egg. mix well and spread mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. spoon sausage mixture over spinach mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.

eggnog cheesecake iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup eggnog
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. place on a wire rack to cool.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a food processor combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour and eggnog; process until smooth. blend in eggs, and nutmeg. pour mixture into cooled crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• reduce heat to 250 and bake for 45 minutes, or until center of cake is barely firm to the touch. remove from the oven and immediately loosen cake from rim. let cake cool completely before removing the rim.

Green Chili Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/3 cup milk
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8x12 inch baking dish.
• line the bottom of dish with green chiles. sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheese. repeat layers twice more. in a medium bowl, whisk together milk and eggs. season with salt and pepper. pour egg mixture over chiles and cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until filling is set. let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

brick-oven pizza (brooklyn style)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups bread flour
• 6 ounces low moisture mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup no salt added canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 leaves fresh basil, torn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 16 hrs 31 mins


• sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large bowl. let stand for 5 minutes to proof. stir in salt and cold water, then stir in the flour about 1 cup at a time. when the dough is together enough to remove from the bowl, knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes. divide into two pieces, and form each one into a tight ball. coat the dough balls with olive oil, and refrigerate in a sealed container for at least 16 hours. be sure to use a big enough container to allow the dough to rise. remove the dough from the refrigerator one hour prior to using.
• preheat the oven, with a pizza stone on the lowest rack, to 550 degrees f. lightly dust a pizza peel with flour.
• using one ball of dough at a time, lightly dust the dough with flour, and stretch gradually until it is about 14 inches in diameter, or about as big around as the pizza stone. place on the floured peel. place thin slices of mozzarella over the crust, then grind a liberal amount of black pepper over it. sprinkle with dried oregano. randomly arrange crushed tomatoes, leaving some empty areas. drizzle olive oil over the top.
• with a quick back and forth jerk, make sure the dough will release from the peel easily. place the tip of the peel at the back of the preheated pizza stone, and remove peel so that the pizza is left on the stone.
• bake for 4 to 6 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust begins to brown. remove from the oven by sliding the peel beneath the pizza. sprinkle a few basil leaves randomly over the pizza. cut into wedges and serve.

3 Cheese Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups prepared salsa
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 cup salsa, or as desired
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix cream cheese with 2 cups salsa and 2 chopped green onions in a bowl until thoroughly combined; lightly stir 2 cups shredded cheddar and 2 cups monterey jack cheese into cream cheese mixture. spoon a scant 1/2 cup of cheese filling in a line down the center of each tortilla and roll tortilla into a log around the filling. repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese filling. place rolled tortillas into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• spread top of enchiladas with 1 more cup salsa. lightly mix 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese in a bowl and spread the cheddar-monterey jack cheese mixture over the salsa. sprinkle with 2 chopped green onions. cover dish with aluminum foil.
• bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

chantal's new york cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 15 graham crackers, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 7 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. press bottom of springform pan.
• in a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. pour filling into prepared crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. chill in refrigerator until serving.

austrian peach cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons instant tea powder
• 2 1/2 tablespoons
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup red decorator sugar
• 1/2 cup orange decorator sugar

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (170 degrees c).
• combine sugar, oil, milk, eggs, baking powder and vanilla in large bowl. blend in enough flour to form a soft dough.
• roll into walnut size balls. place on ungreased cookie sheets
• bake for 15-20 minutes. cookies will be pale. remove to rack to cool.
• hollow out cookie center. reserve crumbs. combine 2 cups crumbs, preserves, almonds, cream cheese, instant tea powder, and cinnamon. mix to blend.
• fill cookies with crumb mixture. press 2 cookies together to form peach.
• brush lightly with or water and dip one spot in the red sugar for blush and roll entire cookie in orange sugar. top with a icing leaf or purchase the plastic peach leaves.

vanilla crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons melted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large bowl, mix together the milk, egg yolks and vanilla. stir in the flour, sugar, salt and melted butter until well blended.
• heat a crepe pan over medium heat until hot. coat with vegetable oil or cooking spray. pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and tip to spread the batter to the edges. when form on the top and the edges are dry, flip over and cook until lightly browned on the other side and edges are golden. repeat with remaining batter.
• fill crepes with your favorite fruit, cream, caramel or even ice cream or cheese to serve.