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)