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White Pizza Dip
By katielgarcia
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, tomatoes cut in half
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 (12 ounces) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
- 8 ounces provolone cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped oregano leaves
- crackers, bread or chips for serving
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
By katielgarcia
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Apples:
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Streusel Topping:
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup caramel topping
Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
By katielgarcia
Puree strawberries, cream cheese and powdered sugar in a blender until smooth
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 8 Tbsp (1/2 cup) cream cheese, light
- 6 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 cups Cool Whip
Asian Baked Tofu
By katielgarcia
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray
- 16 oz extra firm tofu, cut into thin 1” slabs
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce
- pinch of garlic powder
- pinch of onion powder
- pinch of sea salt
Cheeseburger Soup
By katielgarcia
In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups diced peeled potatoes (1-3/4 pounds)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Chicken Enchilada Lasagna
By katielgarcia
The awesome taste of enchiladas prepared like a lasagna
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, chopped to bite sized pieces
- 5 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/4 cup canned green chillies, chopped and drained
- Small corn tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
By katielgarcia
Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, chicken broth, onions, oregano, basil, and bay leaf to a large slow cooker
- 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup finely diced celery
- 1 cup finely diced carrots
- 1 cup finely diced onions
- 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 T fresh oregano
- 1 T dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups half and half, warmed (or skim milk if you’re trying to cut some calories)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
By katielgarcia
Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 thinly sliced green onion
- 1 -2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seafood Dip
By katielgarcia
Soften cream cheese to room temperature
- 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 (8oz) packages cream cheese
- 2 (6 oz) cans baby shrimp
- 6 oz. fresh crab meat
- 1 tbsp horseradish
- 1 small jar cocktail sauce
Creamy Bacon Potato Soup
By katielgarcia
You'll need to start by preparing your potatoes and bacon (be sure to reserve bacon grease)
- 5 large baking potatoes, cooked and cut in 1-inch cubes
- 8 slices thick cut bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped (reserve some for topping)
- 2 – 3 tbsp. bacon drippings
- 1 cup sweet onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish