Avocado Mozzarella and Tomato Grilled Cheese

Ingredients: 4 slices of sourdough bread 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 large tomato, sliced 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 2 tablespoons butter, softened Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil leaves (optional)   Directions: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. Place two slices of bread, … Read more

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreo), crushed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup milk 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix 1 1/2 cups cold milk 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed Mini peanut … Read more

Pineapple Cowboy Candy

Ingredients: 3 cups diced fresh pineapple 1 cup thinly sliced Jalapeño peppers 1 cup apple cider vinegar 2 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Instructions: In a big saucepan, mix together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, lemon … Read more

Blue Hawaii

Ingredients 3/4 ounce vodka 3/4 ounce light rum 1/2 ounce blue curaçao 3 ounces pineapple juice 1 ounce sweet and sour mix (recipe below) Garnish: pineapple wedge Garnish: cocktail umbrella Steps Add vodka, light rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice and sweet-and-sour mix into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. (Or blend all ingredients … Read more

Pistachio Cheesecake

For the crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, finely ground 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 24 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup pistachio paste or finely ground pistachios … Read more

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup of flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of softened butter 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1 large egg 3/4 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats 3/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips (see notes) Instructions: Preheat … Read more

Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake

Ingredients: For the Baklava Layer: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup chopped pistachios 6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed if frozen For the Cheesecake Layer: 16 ounces (about 450g) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup honey For the … Read more