Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers

Ingredients

• 16 pickled jalapeño peppers, rinsed and drained
• 2 4-ounce logs fresh goat cheese
• 1 cup grated Jarlsberg cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese*
• 1/4 cup diced green onion (scallions)
• Dash of hot sauce
• Cilantro leaves
• Optional garnish: pickled mini hot red pepper

Easy Mini Cheescakes

Ingredients

These luscious cheesecakes flavored with vanilla and almond extract are sized just right. Garnish with fresh fruit, lemon curd or melted chocolate swirls.

• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Almond Extract
• 12 vanilla wafers

Buffalo Pierogies

Ingredients

• 1 cup oil
• 1/2 cup hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (12-ounce) box Mrs. T's Potato & Cheddar Mini Pierogies
• Non-stick cooking spray
• Blue cheese dressing
• Carrot sticks
• Celery sticks

Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak

1/3 cup finely ground dark roast coffee
1/3 cup dark chili powder
1/3 cup smoked paprika
½ cup kosher salt
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar, plus 1 Tbsp
3 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp granulated garlic
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 tomato, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 lb. grass-fed flank steak
6 poblano chilies

Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 4 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, and cut at the joint
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup apricot preserves
• 2 garlic cloves, mashed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Juice from one lime, about 2 tablespoons
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• Fresh lime wedges for garnish

Individual Cheese & Herb Stratas

Ingredients

• 8 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
• 2 cups French or Italian bread pieces (1-inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (see note)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (see note)
• 8 Safest Choice Pasteurized Eggs
• Salt
• Coarse ground black pepper
• Minced bell pepper (optional)
• Chopped fresh herbs (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter bottom and sides of four 10 to 12 ounce ramekins or spray with nonstick cooking spray
2. Line each ramekin with 2 slices prosciutto or ham with some extending over sides.
3. In large bowl, toss bread pieces and melted butter together. Stir in cheese and herbs. Divide mixture evenly among ramekins pressing down lightly. Break 2 eggs into each ramekin. Add salt and pepper, as desired. Sprinkle bell pepper around eggs, if desired.
4. Place ramekins on rimmed baking sheet. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until whites are set and yolks begin to firm, or to desired doneness.
5. Garnish with additional herbs, if desired.

Preparation Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Serves

4 servings

Notes, Tips & Suggestions

* Other cheeses, such as cubed mozzarella or Cheddar, may be substituted for goat cheese.

* One or a combination of herbs such as basil, rosemary, thyme, chives or parsley may be used.

Source

Safest Choice Pasteurized Shell Eggs

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Cottage Pie with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, mashed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 pound beef, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup dry white or red wine
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Roux

• 8 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish butter
• Scant cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

"Lucky You" Mint Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup (6 ounces) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
• 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk, divided
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 prepared 9-inch (6 ounces) chocolate crumb crust
• 1 pkg. (3.4 ounces) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 to 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
• Additional Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels, fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Blueberry BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup minced Florida onion
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cups fresh Florida blueberries
• Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons McCormick caraway seed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon McCormick cinnamon, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins or currants
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick pure vanilla extract

Collard Greens Bubble and Squeak

Ingredients

• Collards:
• 1 gallon chicken stock
• 3 cups apple juice
• 1 cup small diced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 6 slices hickory smoked bacon, diced
• 4 heads collard greens, rinsed
• Potatoes:
• 3 pounds peeled potatoes, medium dice
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 ounces unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper

Potatos:

3 pounds peeled potatoes, medium dice

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

4 ounces unsalted butter

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon white pepper

Slow cooker rootbeer spare ribs

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 2 racks St. Louis-style pork spare ribs, (2 1/3 to 3 pounds each), cut into 3- or 4-rib sections
• 1 1/2 cups (12 ounce can) root beer, (not diet), divided
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water

Chicken Pozole

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of chicken, shredded from a store bought (3- to 4-pound) rotisserie chicken
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 3 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles
• 1/2 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 can (7 ounces) salsa verde
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, drained
• 2 cans (14 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth
• Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
  
• Garnishes (optional)
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1/2 cup crema or sour cream
• Crushed tortilla chips
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• Thinly sliced radishes
• 1 avocado, diced

Sloppy Joes no can required

Ingredients

• 1 pound of extra-lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 onion, small diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 1 red pepper, small diced
• 1 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 3/4 teaspoon Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend Black pepper, cracked
• 8 whole-wheat hamburger buns

Preparation

1. Brown meat and onion in large sauté pan. Strain remaining fat and juices from pan. Add garlic, jalapeno and red pepper; cook about 5 minutes more. Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 5 to 10 more minutes. Scoop 1/2-cup portion onto each bun and serve.

Calories:			Total Fat:
Cholesterol:			Protien:
Carbohydrates:			Sodium:	110mg

Serves

8 sandwiches

 Source

Salt for Life

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Morning Energy Mocha Balls

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Chocolatey Almond Crunch cereal
• 1/2 cup walnut halves
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon flax seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 4 tablespoons almond butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons espresso powder
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1/4 cup toasted unsweetened coconut for rolling (optional)

Lemon Ginger Tilapia

Ingredients

• 2 lbs tilapia, sliced into 6 fillets
• 1 bottle light Lemon Ginger Sesame Salad Dressing (I used THIS one)
• Salt & pepper to taste