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Whipped Ricotta Toast
Ricotta toast is sort of a trend right now. One of my favorite TikTok influencers (BeautyOfTheFoodie) made this and I HAD to try it. I’m so glad I did because- WOW! I had it three days in a row. It’s that good! Try it Ingredients:Slice of bread, toasted1.5 cups of ricotta cheese1/2 cup of heavy cream6-8 cherry tomatoes, quarteredolive oilParmesan cheese, fresh gratedsalt and pepper, to tastered pepper flakes, to tastebasil, to tasteItalian seasoning, to tastegarlic clove, mincedMike’s Hot Honey, to taste Instructions: Quarter tomatoes and toss with olive oil, minced garlic, a tablespoon of freshly grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, basil and Italian seasoning. Set aside. Whip heavy cream until…
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Pecan Praline Cheesecake
Ingredients:Crust:2 1/4 cups of graham cracker crumbs5 tablespoons packed brown sugar1/8 teaspoon of salt Filling:3 blocks of cream cheese, softened1 1/4 cup light brown sugar3 tablespoons of flour1 cup sour cream1 tablespoon of vanilla extract4 large eggs1 cup of chopped, toasted pecans Topping:1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup light brown sugar3/4 cup heavy whipping cream4 tablespoons unsalted butter3/4 cup chopped, toasted pecans1 teaspoon of vanilla extract Directions:Preheat your oven to 325. Line a 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. Combine your crust ingredients and press into the bottom and up the sides of your pan. Bake your crust for 10 minutes and set aside to cool. Reduce…
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Bruschetta
Ingredients:4 Roma tomatoes2 garlic cloves, minced and dividedolive oilbalsamic vinegarsalt and pepper to tastebasil, chopped/torn1 baguetteBalsamic glaze reduction Remove insides of tomatoes and chop. Mince 1 garlic clove and add to the tomatoes. Chop 6-8 basil leaves and add to the mixture. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes. Season to your taste with salt and pepper. Slice baguette into 1/2 inch pieces. Chop the other garlic clove and put in a shallow dish or plate. Drizzle with more olive oil. Dip one side of your bread slice into the garlic/olive oil and put on a baking sheet. Bake bread at 400 for 7-10 minutes or until crisp/toasted.…
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Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
These are messy, but oh so good! Ingredients:1 pound of lean ground beef4 tablespoons of butter, divided1 small yellow onion, diced1 small green bell pepper, diced8 ounces of mushrooms, minced2 tablespoons of ketchup1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt1/2 teaspoon of black pepper1 tablespoon of cornstarch1 cup of beef broth8 ounces of Provolone cheese slices, chopped6 hamburger buns Directions:Add the ground beef to a large skillet and brown until a deep brown crust appears before breaking the beef apart. We want the meat to get a browned crust. Stir the ground beef and brown until a deep crust appears on about 50 or so percent of the beef.…
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Cream Cheese Wontons
Ingredients:1 package of wonton wrappers8 ounces of cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon of Sriracha1/4 cup of green onions, choppedcrab meat (optional)1 tablespoon of sugar (optional) Directions:Mix your softened cream cheese with your Sriracha and green onions. If using crab meat, fold in 1/2 cup of crab meat. Be gentle so it doesn’t break apart too much! Open up a wonton wrapper, put spoonful in the center. Dip your finger and water and run it along each of the four edges. Fold the wontons to seal the filling. I like sealing mine in triangles. Most Chinese restaurants fold theirs in a fancy way. I’m not a chef so mine get folded into…
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Garlic Bread
Ingredients:1 loaf of French bread1/2 cup of salted butter, softened2 tablespoons of olive oil1 tablespoon of dried basil1 teaspoon of dried oregano1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese4 cloves of minced garlic1/2 teaspoon of salt1/4 teaspoon of black pepper Directions:Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place on a cookie sheet. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, olive oil, basil, oregano, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread the butter mixture on both halves of the bread. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes and then broil until brown and crispy. Slice into individual servings.
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Captain Rodney’s Dip
My dear friend Irby made this dip for a Christmas party two years ago and I was in LOVE. I asked her for the recipe and she shared it with me. It’s also actually on the bottle of the Captain Rodney’s glaze. It’s DELISH! I highly recommend this to be served at a party! Ingredients:1/2 cup of mayonnaise8 ounces of cream cheese, at room temperature2 cups of grated cheddar cheese2 whole green onions, chopped1/3 cup of Ritz crackers, crushed8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled1/2 cup of Captain Rodney’s Boucan Pepper Glaze Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and green onions. Spread the mixture…
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Sun Drop Cake
Ingredients:2 sticks of butter1/2 cup of Crisco3 cups of sugar5 eggs, added one at a time3 cups of all-purpose flour6 ounces of Sun Drop citrus soda (or Mountain Dew)1 teaspoon lemon flavoring1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring Icing:2 tablespoons of butter2 cups of confectioners sugar2 ounces of Sun Drop (or Mountain Dew) Directions:Cream butter and Crisco together and add sugar as you are mixing. Add eggs one at time. Add flour and Sun Drop, alternating between the two. Add lemon and vanilla flavoring. Mix well. Bake in a greased and floured 10-cup Bundt pan at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. For icing, beat butter until melted, then mix in…
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Stuffed Shells
Ingredients:1 box of Jumbo shells2 pounds of Ricotta cheese2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 eggs1 teaspoon of parsley1 teaspoon of oregano leaves1 teaspoon of basil1 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder1/4 teaspoon of black pepper2-24 ounce jars of red pasta sauce or one equal batch of homemade sauce Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, oregano leaves, basil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Set aside. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente and drain. Pour one jar or half your batch of pasta sauce into a lightly greased 9 x 13 baking…
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Sausage Quiche
Ingredients:1 9 inch unbaked deep dish frozen pie crust8 ounces breakfast sausage, mild or hot5 green onions, thinly sliced2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided1 cup half and half6 large eggs1 teaspoon of garlic salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground mustard Directions:Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place pie shell on cookie sheet. Set aside. In a non-stick skillet over medium high heat, cook the sausage until no pink remains. Add the green onion and cook for 1 minute longer. Drain excess fat from pan. Spread 1/2 sausage mixture in pie shell ad sprinkle with 1/2 cheese. Spread remaining sausage over cheese. In a medium size mixing bowl whisk…
