Pumpkin 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

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Ingredients

1 Can Pumpkin

1 Box Vanilla Instant Pudding

1 Container of Cool Whip

1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 tsp. Ground Nutmeg or Cinnamon

Directions

1.)  Mix together Pumpkin, Vanilla Pudding, Cool Whip, and Pumpkin Pie Spice with a mixer

2.)  Place in fridge for at least 1 hour to chill

3.)  Sprinkle ground Nutmeg or Cinnamon on top

4.)  Serve with Nilla Wafers, Graham Crackers, or Apple Slices

Pumpkin Pie 

Ingredients

1 15 oz. can of Pumpkin

1 can of Sweetened Condensed Milk

2 Eggs

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. ground Cloves

1 tsp. ground Nutmeg

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 pre made Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Directions

1.)  Whisk all ingredients together until smooth

2.)  Pour mixture into pie crust

3.)  Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 25 minutes

Homemade Whipped Cream

Ingredients

1 cup of Whipping Cream

1 TBSP Sugar

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions

**Use a metal mixing bowl and metal beaters and place in freezer for 10 minutes to get cold

1.)  Once bowl and beaters are cold add Whipping Cream, Sugar, and Vanilla to bowl

2.)  Using a hand mixer beat ingredients until soft peaks form

3.)  Place in fridge until ready to serve

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

Fall Cocktails

Prosecco Pink 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

Apple Cider Sangria

Ingredients

1 Bottle of One Hope Pinot Grigio

1 Can of Sprite

4 Cups Apple Cider

1 Apple, diced

1 cup Cranberries

1.) Mix Wine, Sprite, and Apple Cider together and then add diced Apples and Cranberries

2.)  Chill until ready to serve

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups

Ingredients

1 8 oz. package of Cream Cheese, softened

1 15 oz. can of Pumpkin

1 package of Cheesecake Instant Pudding

1 can of Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 container of Cool Whip

3 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 Cup of Graham Cracker Crumbs (you can buy the pre-crushed or crush your own with food processor)

4 Tablespoons Butter, melted

2 Tablespoons Sugar

2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

Directions

1.)  Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and brown sugar together.  Place in the bottom of individual cups

2.)  Using a hand mixer beat cream cheese until creamy.  Add pumpkin, pudding, pumpkin pie spice, and sweetened condensed milk.  Beat with mixer until all ingredients are combined

3.)  Gently fold Cool Whip into pumpkin mixture with spatula.  Mix by hand until combined

4.)  Spoon pumpkin mixture into cups.  Set in refrigerator for at least an hour to set

5.)  Garnish top with additional Cool Whip and pumpkin pie spice.  Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve

S’mores Dip

Ingredients

1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust (You can also crumble graham crackers and place into bottom of pie dish)

1 Cup of Marshmallow Fluff

3 Chocolate Bars

2 Cups of Marshmallows

Directions

1.)  Spread Marshmallow Fluff on the bottom of the Graham Cracker Pie Crust (If you are not using a premade crust, crush the Graham Crackers and place on bottom of a greased pie pan

2.)  Break Chocolate Squares apart and line the bottom of the pie crust with chocolate

3.)  Top with Marshmallows and additional crumbled Graham Crackers

4.)  Place in oven and bake at 350 Degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown

***If you have a crème brulee torch you can also use that to toast the top

S’mores Bars

S’mores Bars Recipe Courtesy of: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

Acrylic Vase

Fruit Dip

Ingredients

1 8 oz. package of Cream Cheese

1 small container of Marshmallow Fluff

Directions

1.  Using a small hand held mixer combine cream cheese and marshmallow fluff until creamy
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve

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

Corn Salsa

Ingredients

1 Bag of frozen Sweet Corn

1 Small Red Onion, diced

1 Red Pepper, diced

2-3 Jalapeno’s, diced

1 Bunch of Cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup of Queso Fresco Cheese, crumbled

2 TBSP. Olive Oil

Dressing

3 TBSP. Sour Cream

2 TBSP. Mayo

Juice of 1 Lime

1/2 tsp Cumin

1/2 tsp. Paprika

1/2 tsp. Chipotle Chili Powder

1/2 tsp. Salt

Directions

1.)  Heat Olive Oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Add corn and cook until golden brown (you can also grill corn cobs) about 10 minutes

2.)  Chop Red Onion, Red Pepper, Jalapenos and Cilantro.  Add to a medium bowl and add Corn and Queso Fresco Cheese

3.)  In a separate bowl mix all dressing ingredients together.  Whisk until creamy

4.)  Pour dressing over corn mixture and mix all ingredients together

5.)  Top with additional crumbled Queso Fresco

6.)  Place in fridge until ready to serve (you can serve hot or cold)

**Serve as a side dish when you grill out or would be great served as corn salsa with chips

Italian Chopped Salad

Ingredients

1 bag of Baby Spring Salad Mix (or lettuce of choice)

1 can of Chick Peas

1 small container of Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half

1 small Red Onion, sliced into thin rings (I only used 1/4 of the onion)

1/2 cup of Pepperoncini Rings

1/4 cup of Provolone Cheese, sliced or cubed thin

1/4 cup of Salami, sliced thin

Italian Dressing (I used store bought)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix in Lettuce, sliced Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Pepperoncini Rings, Provolone Cheese, Salami, Chick Peas
2. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste
3. Top with Italian dressing and mix the salad together
4. Chill until ready to serve

Spring Sangria

Ingredients

2 Bottles of Pinot Grigio

1 can of Lime La Croix

1 cup of Lime Juice

1 cup of Strawberry Simple Syrup

1 cup of Sugar

1 cup of Water

3 cups of Strawberries, sliced

2 Oranges, sliced

6-8 Limes (2 sliced, 6 for juicing)

1 Package of Fresh Mint

Simple Syrup

1.  On the stove top over medium heat mix sugar, water and 2 cups of strawberries.  Bring to a boil.  Once at a boil simmer for 10 minutes
2. Strain syrup mixture into a cup and use a spoon to smash strawberries to get all of the juices out.  You can then throw away the excess smashed strawberries.  Let syrup cool

Directions

1. Squeeze limes to make 1 cup of juice (you can also use lime juice concentrate)
2. Pour 2 bottles of Pinot Grigio, 1 cup of strawberry simple syrup, 1 cup lime juice, and 1 can of lime La Croix into a pitcher
3. Place sliced oranges, limes, strawberries, and mint leaves in the Sangria
4. Chill until ready to serve
5. Fill each glass with ice, orange, lime, and strawberry slices.  Pour Sangria into each glass and top with mint leaves

Froze Recipe

Froze Recipe

Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Ingredients

3-5 Heirloom Tomatoes, Sliced

1 Package of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced

1 Bunch of fresh Basil

1 TBSP. Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 TBSP. Balsamic Glaze

Directions

1.)  Slice Tomatoes and Mozzarella and place on serving platter

2.)  Sprinkle with Salt, Pepper, and Olive Oil

3.)  Add Basil throughout the platter and sprinkle with balsamic glaze

Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

1 lb. of ground sausage

1 medium onion, diced

1 TBSP. of garlic

1 20 oz. can of diced tomatoes

3 containers of chicken broth

1 package of frozen tortellini

1 TBSP. Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese rind (optional)

Directions

1.  In a large soup pot add 1 TBSP of olive oil and diced onion.  Sautee 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent.  Add garlic, and ground sausage.  Cook until sausage is brown.  Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
2. Add diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.  Add parmesan cheese rind (optional)
3. Add chicken broth and let simmer for 30 minutes.  Add tortellini and cook another 3 minutes.
4. Remove parmesan cheese rind
5. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese

Spinach and Artichoke Bites

Ingredients

2 boxes of mini phyllo shells

1 package of frozen chopped spinach

1 can of artichoke hearts, drained and diced

10 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese

1/3 cup of mayonnaise

1/3 cup of sour cream

1 tsp. of garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Thaw frozen chopped spinach and squeeze out excess water.  Place in large mixing bowl
2. Dice artichokes and place in bowl.  Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, mayo, sour cream and mozzarella cheese
3. Mix all ingredients until combined
4. Place phyllo shells on a baking sheet and fill with spinach and artichoke mixture
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes

Christmas Punch Recipe

Ingredients

2 Bottles of Sparkling Wine (Sparkling Brut)

1 Bottle of Sprite (I used 2 Liter Sprite Zero)

1 Container of Raspberry Sherbet (I used 4-6 scoops)

2 Cups of Cranberries

Directions

1.)  Mix all ingredients together and serve chilled

Baked 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

Christmas Potpourri

Potpourri Recipe

Ingredients

1 Orange, Sliced

1 Cup Fresh Cranberries

2-3 Sprigs of Pine or Rosemary

1 Tablespoon Cloves

2-4 Cinnamon Sticks

Directions

*Slice orange and place in a medium saucepan with cranberries, pine, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of water

*Simmer mixture and turn heat to low.  Your house will then smell amazing!

Baked Pineapple

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

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

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)

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Ingredients

1 Can Pumpkin

1 Box Vanilla Instant Pudding

1 Container of Cool Whip

1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 tsp. Ground Nutmeg or Cinnamon

Directions

1.)  Mix together Pumpkin, Vanilla Pudding, Cool Whip, and Pumpkin Pie Spice with a mixer

2.)  Place in fridge for at least 1 hour to chill

3.)  Sprinkle ground Nutmeg or Cinnamon on top

4.)  Serve with Nilla Wafers, Graham Crackers, or Apple Slices

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Ingredients

1 15 oz. can of Pumpkin

1 can of Sweetened Condensed Milk

2 Eggs

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. ground Cloves

1 tsp. ground Nutmeg

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 pre made Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Directions

1.)  Whisk all ingredients together until smooth

2.)  Pour mixture into pie crust

3.)  Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 25 minutes

Homemade Whipped Cream

Ingredients

1 cup of Whipping Cream

1 TBSP Sugar

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions

**Use a metal mixing bowl and metal beaters and place in freezer for 10 minutes to get cold

1.)  Once bowl and beaters are cold add Whipping Cream, Sugar, and Vanilla to bowl

2.)  Using a hand mixer beat ingredients until soft peaks form

3.)  Place in fridge until ready to serve

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp Recipe

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

Fall Drinks

Prosecco Pink 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

Apple Cider Sangria

Ingredients

1 Bottle of One Hope Pinot Grigio

1 Can of Sprite

4 Cups Apple Cider

1 Apple, diced

1 cup Cranberries

1.) Mix Wine, Sprite, and Apple Cider together and then add diced Apples and Cranberries

2.)  Chill until ready to serve

S’mores Bars

S’mores Bars Recipe Courtesy of: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

S’mores Dip

Ingredients

1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust (You can also crumble graham crackers and place into bottom of pie dish)

1 Cup of Marshmallow Fluff

3 Chocolate Bars

2 Cups of Marshmallows

Directions

1.)  Spread Marshmallow Fluff on the bottom of the Graham Cracker Pie Crust (If you are not using a premade crust, crush the Graham Crackers and place on bottom of a greased pie pan

2.)  Break Chocolate Squares apart and line the bottom of the pie crust with chocolate

3.)  Top with Marshmallows and additional crumbled Graham Crackers

4.)  Place in oven and bake at 350 Degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown

***If you have a creme brulee torch you can also use that to toast the top

Oatmeal Cream Pies

Oatmeal Cream Pies

Mango Salsa Recipe

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

Spring Sangria

Ingredients

2 Bottles of Pinot Grigio

1 can of Lime La Croix

1 cup of Lime Juice

1 cup of Strawberry Simple Syrup

1 cup of Sugar

1 cup of Water

3 cups of Strawberries, sliced

2 Oranges, sliced

6-8 Limes (2 sliced, 6 for juicing)

1 Package of Fresh Mint

Simple Syrup

1.  On the stove top over medium heat mix sugar, water and 2 cups of strawberries.  Bring to a boil.  Once at a boil simmer for 10 minutes
2. Strain syrup mixture into a cup and use a spoon to smash strawberries to get all of the juices out.  You can then throw away the excess smashed strawberries.  Let syrup cool

Directions

1. Squeeze limes to make 1 cup of juice (you can also use lime juice concentrate)
2. Pour 2 bottles of Pinot Grigio, 1 cup of strawberry simple syrup, 1 cup lime juice, and 1 can of lime La Croix into a pitcher
3. Place sliced oranges, limes, strawberries, and mint leaves in the Sangria
4. Chill until ready to serve
5. Fill each glass with ice, orange, lime, and strawberry slices.  Pour Sangria into each glass and top with mint leaves

Italian Chopped Salad

Ingredients

1 bag of Baby Spring Salad Mix (or lettuce of choice)

1 can of Chick Peas

1 small container of Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half

1 small Red Onion, sliced into thin rings (I only used 1/4 of the onion)

1/2 cup of Pepperoncini Rings

1/4 cup of Provolone Cheese, sliced or cubed thin

1/4 cup of Salami, sliced thin

Italian Dressing (I used store bought)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix in Lettuce, sliced Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Pepperoncini Rings, Provolone Cheese, Salami, Chick Peas
2. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste
3. Top with Italian dressing and mix the salad together
4. Chill until ready to serve

Spring Food Board

Ingredients

1 Box of Pasta

2 TBSP Olive Oil

1 Onion, chopped

1 LB. of Ground Sausage

1 TBSP Garlic

1 20 Oz. Can of Diced Tomatoes

2 Cups of Beef Broth

1 Cup of Chopped Spinach

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Pepper

1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)

1/2 Cup of Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1.)  In a large pot on the stove top over medium heat add Olive Oil.  Once heated add chopped Onion.  Cook until translucent (2-3 minutes) then add Ground Sausage and Garlic.  Season with Salt and Pepper.

2.)  Once Sausage is cooked through add Diced Tomatoes and Beef Broth.  Bring to a simmer and add Pasta to cook.  Simmer on stove over medium heat for 10-12 minutes

3.)  Once Pasta is cooked add in chopped Spinach and cook 1-2 minutes.  Turn off heat and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese