Saturday, January 10, 2015

Broiled Feta with Caramelized Cinnamon Pears

Broiled Feta with Caramelized Cinnamon Pears

Ingredients

  • 2 (8-ounce) blocks of feta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 large pear, very thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 3-4 tablespoons honey

Click here to see full recipe: howsweeteats

Friday, January 9, 2015

Basic Lasagna

Basic Lasagna

Ingredients:

For the tomato meat sauce:

  • 2 28 oz. cans tomatoes - I typically do one can diced, one crushed for a little bit of texture!
  • 1-2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 large onion
  • garlic, garlic, garlic - I always use a ton! I'd say two cloves minimum!
  • 1 lb. ground beef, preferably lean
  • dried oregano
  • crushed red pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh basil - dried can also be substituted!

For the rest of the lasagna:

  • 1 package of noodles (should be around a pound in weight)
  • 1 lb. mozzarella
  • 1/2 lb. good quality parmesan
  • 1 lb. ricotta cheese

See full recipe on : www.instructables.com

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Crustless Zucchini Enchilada Quiche

Crustless Zucchini Enchilada Quiche

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup enchilada sauce, all natural or homemade
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1/2 cup egg whites
  • 3 cups shredded zucchini (after liquid squeezed out), approx. 2 large or 3 medium zucchini
  • 5 corn tortillas (6" in diameter), coarsely chopped
  • 1.25 cup + 1/4 cup Tex mex or cheddar+mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cilantro or parsley
  • Cooking spray

See full recipe on : ifoodreal.com

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Tomato Ricotta Tarts

Tomato Ricotta Tarts

Ingredients:

  • 1 package puff pastry ready-made sheets
  • 3/4 cup ricotta
  • 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • drizzle of olive oil

See full directions on : www.simplysogood.com

Baby Back Ribs Fall off the Bone Recipe

Baby Back Ribs Fall off the Bone Recipe

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds baby back ribs
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce

See full recipe on : www.steamykitchen.com

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Red Velvet Brownies

Red Velvet Brownies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup  unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 oz red food coloring (optional)
  • 4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

See full directions on : www.newlyweds-blog.com

Monday, December 29, 2014

Baked Crispy Chicken Wings

Baked Crispy Chicken Wings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 Tablespoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon bouillon powder (you may replace with salt)

See full recipe on : africanbites.com