Prosciutto Wrapped Apples
Proscuitto Wrapped Apples
Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli
Goat Cheese with Fig Jam and Pistachios
Goat Cheese with Fig Jam and Pistachios Recipe
Red White and Blue Fruit Cookies
Ingredients
1 Package Store Bought Sugar Cookie Dough
1 Container Cool Whip
1 8 oz. Block of Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
2 Cups Fruit of Choice (I used a mix of Strawberries, Blueberries, and Raspberries)
Directions
1.) Bake Sugar Cookies according to package and let cool
2.) Mix together Cream Cheese, Cool Whip, Powdered Sugar, and Vanilla using a hand mixer
3.) Spread Icing on the Cookies and Decorate with Fruit of Choice
Summer Berry Trifle
Ingredients
1 Fresh Angel Food Cake, cubed into bite size pieces
1 Pint Blueberries
1 Container of Strawberries, sliced
1 Vanilla Pudding Mix, prepared according to package
1 Container of Cool Whip
Directions
1.) Prepare vanilla pudding according to package and place in fridge to set
2.) Slice strawberries and cut angel food cake into bite size pieces
3.) Begin layering Trifle with angel food cake, pudding, cool whip, strawberries and blueberries. Repeat layering until you end with Cool Whip on top. Then create design with fruit on top
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Mango Salsa
Ingredients
2 Mangos
1 Red Pepper
1 Green Pepper
2 Jalapenos
1 Small Red Onion
1 Small Bunch of Cilantro
Juice of 1 Lime
Pinch of Salt
Directions
1.) Chop mangos, red pepper, green pepper, jalapenos, red onion, and cilantro
2.) Mix all together in a medium bowl
3.) Juice the lime over the salsa mixture and add salt
4.) Mix and Enjoy
**You can eat right away but I always refrigerate for at least an hour before serving
Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
4 Jalapenos
1 Red Pepper
1 Orange Pepper
1/2 of a Red Onion
2 Cups of Pineapple
1 TBSP Cilantro
Juice of 1 Lime
Sprinkle of Salt
Directions
1.) Finely dice jalapenos, peppers, red onion, cilantro and pineapple. Place in mixing bowl
2.) Add juice of lime to bowl and salt
3.) Mix all ingredients together and place in fridge until ready to serve
Fruit Salsa
Ingredients
2 Peaches
2 Mangos
4 Kiwi
1 cup of Strawberries
1 TBSP Cilantro
Juice of 1 Lime
1 tsp. Honey
Directions
1.) Finely chop all fruit and cilantro and place in mixing bowl
2.) Squeeze juice of lime over fruit and add honey
3.) Mix all ingredients together and place in fridge until ready to serve
4.) Serve with Cinnamon and Sugar Pita Chips (tastes delicious with Tortilla chips too, sweet and salty)
**You can use any fruit you would like
Margarita Cheesecake Bites
No Bake Margarita Cheesecake Bites
Watermelon Margaritas
Ingredients
4 Cups of Watermelon, cubed
4 Cups of Ice
1 Cup of Tequila
1 Cup of Triple Sec
1 Lime, Juiced
Directions
1.) Using a blender puree Watermelon and Ice.
2.) Add in Lime Juice, Tequila, and Triple Sec. Blend again to mix all ingredients together
3.) Pour into a pitcher and chill until ready to serve
**You can also slice limes to add to glasses for garnishing
***Can also take lime around the edge of your glass and dip rim of glass in salt or sugar
Peach Rose Sangria
Ingredients
1 Bottle of One Hope Sparkling Rose
1 Bottle of One Hope Rose
1 cup of Triple Sec
1/2 cup of Water
1/2 cup of Sugar
1 bag of Frozen Sliced Peaches
1 bag of Frozen Raspberries
Directions
1.) In a saucepan over medium heat bring water and sugar to a boil to create a simple syrup. Set aside and let cool
2.) Add Sparkling Rose, Rose, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, Peaches, and Raspberries to a pitcher. Stir until all mixed together
3.) Chill until ready to serve
Tangerine Lemonade
Ingredients
1 cup of Lemon Juice
1 cup of Tangerine Juice
5-10 sprigs of fresh Mint
3/4 cup of Sugar
9 cups of water
8-10 slices of Lemons
8-10 slices of Tangerines
Directions
1.) In a saucepan bring to a boil 1 cup of water, 3/4 cups of sugar, and 5 sprigs of mint to create simple syrup. Discard mint sprigs. Set aside and let cool
2.) Squeeze fresh lemons and tangerines to create 1 cup of lemon juice and 1 cup of tangerine juice
3.) In a pitcher combine Lemon Juice, Tangerine Juice, Simple Syrup, and remaining 8 cups of Water
4.) Mix all ingredients together and add fresh mint sprigs, lemon and tangerine slices
5.) Chill until ready to serve
Carrot Cheese Ball
Ingredients
2 Packages of Cream Cheese
3 Slices of Cooked Bacon, Crumbled
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 TBSP. Worcestershire Sauce
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Bunch of Parsley
Crackers of Choice
Directions
1.) Cook Bacon, I like to place on baking sheet and cook in oven for 20 minutes at 350 Degrees. Let cool and crumble
2.) Mix together Cream Cheese, Crumbled Bacon, Garlic Powder, Salt, Worcestershire Sauce, and half of the Cheddar Cheese
3.) Form Cheeseball into Carrot and place on serving platter. Cover with remaining Cheddar Cheese
4.) Place Parsley in the top of the carrot cheese ball
5.) Refrigerate until ready to serve
6.) Serve with crackers of choice
Bunny Trail Mix
This fun and festive trail mix is perfect for Easter! Plus it is a super easy snack for kids to help make! You can also add anything you want to create your own signature mix!
Ingredients
1 cup Annie’s Bunny Grahams
1 cup Pretzels
1 cup Mini Marshmallows
1 cup M&M’s
1 cup White Chocolate Chips
Directions
*Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!
*You can adjust the amount if you are making this snack for a large party!
Lucky Charms Treats
1 Box Lucky Charms Cereal
1 Bag of Marshmallows
3 TBSP. Butter
1 Cup White Chocolate Chips (Optional)
1.) Melt butter and marshmallows on stove top then pour over Lucky Charms and white chocolate chips
2.) Press into a 9×13 pan and let cool
3.) Cut into squares
Baked Pineapple
This baked pineapple dish was one that my Mom made every Christmas and it always reminds me of her. It goes perfectly with ham and is an easy side dish to whip up.
Ingredients
1 Can of Crushed Pineapple
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2 cup of Sugar
1 tsp. Cinnamon
2 TBSP Cornstarch
1 TBSP Butter, melted
Directions
1.) In a medium bowl add crushed Pineapple, Eggs, Sugar, Cornstarch, and Cinnamon. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly mixed together
2.) Pour into a baking dish
3.) Drizzle melted butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon
4.) Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
Appetizers
Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
2 packages of whole Mushrooms
1 package of Bob Evans Ground Sausage
4 oz. Cream Cheese
1 TBSP minced garlic
1 TBSP Parsley
1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup of Panko Bread Crumbs
Directions
1.) Clean Mushrooms and remove stems (be careful not to break the mushroom). Set mushrooms on baking sheet
2.) In a skillet cook sausage until browned. Add in garlic, cream cheese, and parsley. Once cream cheese is melted remove from heat
3.) Stir in Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs
4.) Divide sausage mixture evenly among mushrooms
5.) Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked through and the tops are golden brown.
6.) Garnish with chopped Parsley and serve!
Baked Brie with Pecans
Ingredients
1 Package of Brie wrapped in Puff Pastry
1 cup of chopped Pecans
1/4 cup of Brown Sugar
1/4 cup of Maple Syrup
1 tsp Cinnamon
Directions
1.) In a saucepan over medium heat stir together Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon, and Pecans. Stir until brown sugar is melted and all Pecans are evenly coated
2.) Place Brie in the center of a baking dish and top with Pecans and syrup
3.) Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
4.) Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or cinnamon and sugar pita chips
**If you cannot find Brie already wrapped in puff pastry you can make your own. Just buy a Brie wheel and puff pastry. Wrap the brie in the puff pastry and baste with egg white
Brie Bites
Ingredients
1 Can of Crescent Dough (You can use the rolls or sheet)
1 Wedge of Brie Cheese
1 Jar of Fig Spread (You can use any flavor, Sour Cherry, Cranberries, Honey, etc.)
1/4 Cup of Pecans Chopped
Directions
1.) Preheat oven to 350 Degrees
2.) Grease a mini muffin tin
3.) Cut crescent dough into squares and place in muffin tins
4.) Chop Brie into squares and place in muffin tin on top of crescent dough
5.) Top Brie with fig spread and chopped pecans
6.) Bake at 350 Degrees for 10 minutes
Sticky Buns
Ingredients
Frozen Rolls (I use Rhodes)
1 Box Cook & Serve Vanilla Pudding
1 Stick of Butter
1 Cup of Brown Sugar
2 tsp. Milk
2 tsp. Cinnamon
Nuts (Optional)
Directions
1.) Spray bunt pan with Pam
2.) On stove top bring Butter, Pudding, Brown Sugar, Milk, and Cinnamon to a boil over medium heat
3.) Pour hot mixture into bunt pan and place 15-20 frozen rolls around the pan
4.) Cover with Cling Wrap that has been sprayed with Pam and let rise overnight
5.) Bake @ 350 for 35-40 minutes (I typically cover the pan with foil until the last 10-15 minutes)
Dutch Apple Pie with Caramel Drizzle and Graham Cracker Crust
Pie Filling Ingredients
1 Store Bought Graham Cracker Pie Crust
5 Medium Apples, Peeled, Cored, and Sliced (I used Jonagold)
2 TBSP Unsalted Butter, Melted
1 TBSP Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup of Sugar
3 TBSP Flour
1 tsp Cinnamon
Pie Topping Ingredients
1/2 Cup of Brown Sugar
3/4 Cup of Flour
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
6 TBSP Butter, Melted
1 tsp Vanilla
1 Jar of Caramel Sauce to drizzle on top (Optional)
Directions
1.) Slice Apples and place in mixing bowl. Pour in Melted Butter, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Flour and Cinnamon. Stir until all ingredients are mixed and apples are evenly coated
2.) Pour apple mixture in graham cracker crust
3.) Using another bowl mix brown sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, melted butter, and vanilla together until a crumb mixture forms
4.) Sprinkle crumb topping over pie filling
5.) Bake at 350 Degrees for 40 minutes
6.) Drizzle with caramel sauce and serve warm with ice cream
Peach Bellini Punch
Ingredients
2 Bottles of Peach Wine
2 Packages of Frozen Peaches
1 Bottle of Prosecco
Directions
1.) Puree 1 1/2 bags of Peaches in blender
2.) Mix together Peaches, Peach Wine, and Prosecco in beverage dispenser of choice and top with remaining frozen peaches
**You can double the recipe based on party size. This served 10 people
Prosecco Lemonade Punch
Ingredients
1 Can of Frozen Pink Lemonade
1 2 Liter Bottle of Sprite Zero
1-2 Bottles of Champagne (I used 2 Bottles of Prosecco)
1 Bag of Frozen Strawberries (they add flavor and act as ice)
**To make an individual glass of this punch follow this recipe
1/2 Can of Sprite
1/2 Cup of Pink Lemonade (Ready to serve juice)
1 Cup of Prosecco
Handful of strawberries
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