Nutmeg Nanny » Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries These cheesecake stuffed strawberries are the perfect dessert treat! Can I just say that I have died and gone to heaven. Cheesecake stuffed strawberries….how have I not made these before?! Making up the filling was a breeze too. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Yield: 10 - 12 strawberries (depending on size) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound large strawberries 8 ounce block cream cheese – softened 3 – 4 tablespoons powdered sugar (depends on how sweet you want the filling) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or use almond, lemon, etc. ) Graham cracker crumbs Source: Inspired by pictures seen on Pinterest Directions: Rinse strawberries and cut around the top of the strawberry. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla with a mixer or by hand. You could also drizzle or dip strawberries in chocolate if desired. Enjoy!!!
Cook Healthy Mozzarella Sticks photo credit Who says our favorite cheesy foods have to be off limits? Mozzarella sticks are awesome for every occasion, and make for a delightful snack that most of us have been accustomed to since childhood. Now that we’re mature college girls who are more health conscious, we can still have the cheesy snack we all love, guilt-free! What you need 12 sticks of string cheese in your choice of cheese, go for the low sodium kind if you want to be extra healthy1 egg2 tbsp of flour5 tbsp of bread crumbs2 tbsp of parmesan cheeseA dollop of olive oil, or cooking spray Preparation Cut the cheese sticks in half, making 24 slices, then freeze the slices in the freezer until completely frozenBeat the egg in a small bowl. What makes them healthier? What do you think? Have you tried this recipe?
Make Your Own: Candy There’s a reason why they put all that deliciously sweet candy up by the cash registers in nearly every store: if you had to find it at the back of the place, you’d likely decide against it before you got up front to pay. But you’re an adult, and once a child sets their sights on a candy bar, there’s no turning back. Instead of worrying about all of the sketchy ingredients, extra calories, additives, and possible allergens in popular packaged sweets, here are a few recipes to Make Your Own Candy right at home. Homemade Twix Candy Bar Recipe Twix bars are the best because they come in a delightful little pair. With this recipe, you can create that crispy crunchy cookie, smooth creamy chocolate and a sweet caramel taste in your kitchen. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Peanut butter allergies aside, it’s hard to believe anyone could deny anything that combines peanut butter and chocolate. Homemade Gummi Bears Okay, so they aren’t really bears, but gummy stars sound just as cool. DIY Lollipop
Crispy Buffalo Quinoa Bites Salad Recipe The base of the balls is mostly quinoa and then a about a cup of white beans and an egg to help the balls stick together. Then just crisp them up in a skillet and douse them in buffalo sauce. Oh my gosh the dressing!! It’s a combo of homemade buttermilk ranch and blue cheese dressing and the only reason it’s a combo is because I could not decide between the two (yeah you know me and decisions). Then obviously, you NEED to cover the whole thing with extra buffalo sauce and blue cheese, or cheddar cheese if you’re not into the blue. Ingredients Buffalo Sauce and Quinoa Bites 2 Tbsp butter, melted2 Tbsp olive oil¼ cup hot sauce (I use Frank's)½ tsp seasoned salt2 cup cooked quinoa1 cup cannellini bean, mashed½ cup panko bread crumb1 large egg, lightly beaten½ tsp salt1 tsp pepper3 Tbsp olive oil Directions Make the buffalo sauce. In another bowl combine the quinoa, mashed cannellini beans, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper and 4 tablespoons of the buffalo sauce. Dressing Salad
Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies {with Cocoa Almond Spread} September 19, 2013 1 comment Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of those things that almost everyone loves and they are either awesome or okay. I don’t think its really possible to screw them up completely {unless you burn them to dust I guess} but it is entirely possible to make the most amazing chocolate chip cookies ever. When I first saw Nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookies a few months ago I knew I just had to try them. What I kind of dig is that it’s an almond spread as opposed to hazelnut {which is what Nutella is made with}. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon of salt1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter1 cup packed dark brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon vanilla pudding powder1 tablespoon milk1 bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips1 jar of Cocoa Almond Spread {or Nutella, if you must…} First, put your Cocoa Spread in the fridge. Now, there are two ways you can stuff the cookies. 1. 2.
Chicken Quinoa Meatballs Recipe The meatball is perfect as I can make up a batch, enjoy half of the recipe the same day as cooking and pop the others into the freezer. Just warm up the little balls of goodness, and make some rice or pasta. Baking these meatballs is not only easy, but the clean-up is almost void. No greasy pans to contend with or splattered fat all over the stove. Don’t worry baking meatballs still makes for a golden brown experience. 1 lb ground chicken2 cloves garlic ½ yellow onion handful cilantro 1 carrot, grated ¾ cup cooked quinoa ¾ cup panko bread crumb1 egg pinch kosher salt pinch black pepper Preheat the oven to 350.Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl. More from Chez Us. Nutrition Facts Provided by: Chez Us Per Single Serving / Serves 6 Total Calories 162 Calories from fat 8 g 12% Sodium 86 mg 4% Total Carbohydrates 8 g 3% Protein 16 g 31% Cholesterol 100 mg 33% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Caramelized Figs & Goat Cheese Pizza with Balsamic Glaze Recipe A couple of weeks ago, I came home to a delicious pizza made with caramelized figs. A perfect combination of sweet and savory. So creative! Ingredients Pizza 16 oz whole wheat thin pizza crust1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste8 green or black mission fig⅓ cup brown sugar1 ½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice1 ⅓ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 ¼ cup baby arugula4 medium strawberry, sliced in half¼ cup crumbled goat cheese¼ cup crumbled feta cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400FDrizzle olive oil on pizza crust. Balsamic Glaze ½ cup balsamic vinegar1 Tbsp brown sugar In a small sauce pan, combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Read more from May I Have That Recipe. Tags: Lunch, Dinner, Pizza, Vegetarian, Cheese, Strawberry
Chocolate Brownie Mousse Cake Chocolate Brownie Mousse Cake Heavy clouds float high above me. They push and prod at the sky, hiding the sun from reaching me miles below them. This weekend was my mother’s birthday. Like most of my recipes, this one has quite a few parts – we’ll call it a special occasion recipe. Chocolate Brownie Mousse Cake ay 1 6″ Layer Caked Intermediatet 2 hourso Tools:2 cake rounds Sharp Pointed serrated knife Icing spatulai Ingredients:2 layers Chocolate Brownie Cake (recipe below)1 pound Chocolate Mousse (recipe below)1 pound Milk Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (recipe below)Powdered sugar, for dustingn Instructions:1. Diamond-filled cakes: While this wont work with all fillings and cakes, it works well with fillings like mousse that, when refrigerated, become firm and able to support the weight of the cake on top. Chocolate Brownie Cake: The very high moisture and fat content in this recipe makes a very dense, brownie-like cake. Chocolate Mousse: Chocolate mousse is fairly easy to make.
How to Make Peanut Butter S'Mores Turnovers Peanut Butter- S’Mores Turnovers I’m not much of a camper. My husband often takes my son on camping trips, and I happily stay behind and thank the gods for our bug-free house, cozy bed and well-stocked kitchen. I always send them off in comfort… marinate a little meat for them to throw on the grill, pack up some convenience foods and bake a few goodies too. Here’s the How To: Thaw out a box of Puff Pastry, and cut along the fold lines to make 6 large rectangles. Layer 1/4 of a whole graham cracker, a piece of milk chocolate bar and a spoonful of peanut butter on one side of the Puff Pastry. Wet the edges with water (dip your finger in water and gently touch along the edge), fold over the filling ingredients and press edges together. Transfer filled turnovers to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and brush with egg wash. Use a sharp knife to cut a couple of slits in the top of each turnover (to allow steam to escape while baking). Bake at 400 degrees F. until golden (about 15 minutes).