Month: June 2024

Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

My sons and I love toffee so when I found toffee chips I knew they would taste divine in a chocolate chip cookie. Ingredients: 1 10 ounce bag Heath Bits O’ Brickle English Toffee Baking Bits 1 10 ounce bag semi sweet morsels 1/2 cup 

Strawberry Cream Cheese Chip Cookies

Strawberry Cream Cheese Chip Cookies

I was craving strawberry and I had freeze dried strawberry powder in my pantry. Then I found cream cheese chips at the grocery store. The result sweet and creamy cookies that remind me of strawberry cheesecake. Ingredients: 1 10 ounce bag cream cheese chips 1/2 

Mint Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mint Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies

One of my sons requested a minty dessert. I had some Andes Creme De Menthe Baking Chips in the pantry, so I decided to use those to make a tasty cookie. I cannot lie. These cookies are addicting!

Ingredients:

1 10 ounce bag Andes Creme De Menthe Baking Chips

1 cup semi sweet morsels

1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups all purpose flour

2/3 cup chocolate protein powder

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter on medium speed for several minutes.
  3. Combine flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and whisk to combine.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time to the stand mixer.
  5. Add the vanilla extract to the mixer.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients with the mixer one low adding 1/2 cup at a time.
  7. Add the semi sweet chocolate morsels and Andes Creme De Menthe Baking Chips and mix on low until combined.
  8. Use a medium cookie scooper to form large balls. Spread balls out 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake 8-9 minutes until cookies are just set.
  10. Allow cookies to set on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  11. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  12. Store in an air-tight container.
  13. Enjoy!
  14. Ps. These taste best fresh from the oven when the chocolate is melty.
Cheesy Zucchini Steaks

Cheesy Zucchini Steaks

This is a super easy and delicious side dish that takes only minutes to prepare. I baked my zucchini, but you could grill to enhance the flavor if you wanted to. Ingredients: 2 large zucchini sliced in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon hamburger (or other seasoning) 

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza Casserole

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza Casserole

This is another easy to prep casserole that is bursting with ooey gooey cheesy goodness! Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 tube thin pizza dough 2 bell peppers sliced 1 onion sliced 2 tablespoons garlic powder divided 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 12 slices 

Cheddar Bay Crab Stuffed Muffins

Cheddar Bay Crab Stuffed Muffins

Coming from Maryland my family loves crabs and crab cakes. These crab filled muffins feature the flavors of the cheddar bay biscuits at Red Lobster and are filled with a delicious crab mixture.

Ingredients:

1 box Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuit mix

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 pound lump crab meat

1/2 teaspoon Old Bay or other seafood seasoning

1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix crab meat, Old Bay, mustard, and yogurt in a medium bowl.
  3. Gently combine biscuit mix, water, and shredded cheese in a separate bowl.
  4. Use a small cookie scooper to place a dollop of biscuit mixture in each muffin tin.
  5. Dip a large spoon in flour and press down on the biscuit mix to cover the base of each muffin tin.
  6. Use a medium cookie scooper and place the crab mixture over the biscuit mix.
  7. Again use a small cookie scooper and place another ball of biscuit dough over the crab mixture.
  8. Use the spoon to press down and spread out the biscuit mixture.
  9. Bake for 15-17 minutes until biscuits are cooked through.
  10. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
  11. Enjoy!

Taco and Cornbread Casserole

Taco and Cornbread Casserole

During the week I love easy dinners that my kids can throw in the oven when they get home. This tasty casserole combines the flavors of tacos with a sweet cornbread topping. Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 cup plain