Kiflings!

So like I said on my last blog I will making Christmas cookies for the next few blogs. So this week I made Kiflings which are the perfect cookies to have with a glass of milk! I hope you enjoy.

What you will need:

1 cup of sugar

1 lb of butter

1 cup of ground nuts (almonds or walnuts) 

6 cups of flour

1 teaspoon of vanilla

             First cram the the butter at room temperature with the sugar. Then knead flour into the the sugar and butter mixture until it is light and fluffy. The dough will be more flaky than doughy. Now add nuts and vanilla and stir with you hands. Now roll into separate balls. Roll out the the balls individually and pat it down flat. Use the edge of a cup to cut crescent shaped cookies.Now you will want to place them on a cookie sheet and cook for eleven minutes at 375 degrees. Take the Kiflings out of the oven when golden brown. When they have cool for a few minutes (make sure they are still warm), roll them in powdered sugar! I hope you liked this one... if you have any question don't be afraid to make a comment! Bon'Appetit!

Magic Cookie Bars!

             So because it is almost Christmas and it is December, even though it doesn't feel like it, especially in Colorado. I have decided to put some of my favorite cookie recipes for Christmas cookies for the next few weeks. So this week I decided to make Magic Cookie Bars.

What you will need:

11/2 cup Corn Flakes

3 tbs. Sugar

1 stick of Butter (melted)

1 cup coarsely chopped Nuts

1 cup Chocolate Chips

1/13 cup of Flaked Coconut

1 can of Condensed Milk

           To make a crust combine crushed corn flakes, butter, and sugar. Still until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. 

             In a 13x9x2 pan press the mixture evenly and firmly in the bottom of the pan. I recommend using the back of a spoon.

Sprinkle the nuts evenly over the crust.             

 Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the crust and nuts.

 Now sprinkle the coconut over the chips, nuts, and crust.

       Evenly spread the condensed milk over the coconut. You will want to drizzle it over slowly with a spoon.

Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly browned over the edges. These are truly scrumptious and very yummy so please try them. I hope you enjoy! Bon'Appetit!

Shrimp Scampi with Artichoke Hearts!

So this week I have decided to make pasta again, because I feel like I haven't made pasta in a while. So this pasta is a yummy shrimp scampi with a little spice. I hope you enjoy.

What you will need:

2 tablespoons olive oil

5-8 tablespoons of butter

3 clovers of garlic, minced

1/3 cup dry white wine

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more if you like it spicy

cracked black pepper to taste

2 pounds large shrimp, peeled

1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained

1/2 cup of freshly chopped basil

1 pound of linguine of angel hair pasta

 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
while you are making the scampi cook the noodles in a separate pan

In a skillet over medium high heat, add the oil and melt butter. 

 Add in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute.

 Reduce to medium low and add in wine.

Add salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, bring to a simmer and let cook in half.

 Drain and chop artichokes and peel shrimp.

 Add in the shrimp and artichokes, stirring occasionally until the shrimp is pink and hot.

 Add basil and Parmesan cheese cook for about one minute.

Pour over the cooked pasta and serve. I hope you enjoy! If you would like to leave a comment on any requests or anything that would be appreciated. Bon'Appetit!

Pumpkin Brownies!

              So since the past week has been really busy for me with Thanksgiving and everything I have decided to just write down the recipe of pumpkin brownies without including pictures. Simply because that just takes too long. So there are two parts of this recipe the brownie itself and then the frosting, I hope you enjoy.

What you will need for brownies:
1 cup melted butter
4 eggs
2 cup sugar
1 cup pumpkin
1 1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla

To start things off you will want to beat eggs well: then beat in sugar, add butter, pumpkin, and vanilla and beat well. Add in flour and beat well, now add your spices. Spread evenly in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes. Let cool and frost. While the brownies are cooking I recommend making the frosting.

What you will need for the frosting: 
6 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 cup softened butter
2 teaspoon vanilla
11/2-2 cup powdered sugar

Beat all ingredients well and the frost your yummy brownies. Put the brownies in the fridge when you are done. I hope everyone enjoys this. Please leave comments with any feedback or requests on what you will like to see! Bon'Appetit!

Basil Cream Chicken with Noodles!

       So this week I made yummy chicken with basil cream and noodles. This is one of my favorites and  I hope you enjoy.

Things you will need:

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup bread crumbs

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

3 tablespoons of butter

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 cup of whipping cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup cup basil

1/8 teaspoon pepper

8 ounces of noodles

First, start by pounding the chicken breast into a thinner slice.

      Now, in two separate bowls place 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs and 1/4 cup of milk.

 Fully coat the chicken in your milk, I would keep Clorox wipes near by.

 Then fully coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs, your will probably need for than 1/4 cup.

            In three tablespoons of butter cook the chicken until the center is completely white. Take the chicken out of the pan and put it to the side.

 Keeping the access browned bits and pour in chicken broth. Simmer for one minute.

 Now pour in whipping cream and lower heat, boil and stir for one minute, don't burn the milk.

 Add in basil, pepper, and cheese, stir until the milk has thickened a little. about two minutes.

 While all this is happening boill your noodles in a separate pan until cooked, drain.

 Add chicken into the sauce.

Serve with the sauce over both the chicken and noodles! I hope you enjoy this one. Bon'Appetit!

Homemade Meatballs!

               So this week I decided to make some yummy homemade meatballs, I hope you enjoy.

What you will need:

Bread crumbs

1/3 cup milk

1 pound ground beef

1 Tablespoon onion

1 Tablespoon parsley

1 egg 

1 Tablespoon Romano cheese

1 clove garlic

Salt and pepper to taste

Start with one pound of ground beef in a large bowl.

 Pour in one third cup of milk. Stir.

 Add Garlic and Onions. Stir.

 Add in Parsley. Stir.

 Add in eggs and stir well.

  Pour in vegetable oil and stir well.

 Pour in a cup at a time of bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons of cheese, along with salt and pepper, until the meat is at a preferable texture.

 Ball the meat and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

         Add to marinara sauce and spaghetti. I hope you enjoy! Bon'Appetit! 

Easy Chili!

       Lately, it has been quite cold in Colorado, and whenever I think of cold weather I think of yummy, warm chili. So that is what I have decided to make for my blog this week. I hope you enjoy!

What you will need:

2 pounds of hamburger meat

1 clove garlic

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup of flour

1-3 Tablespoons of chili powder (depends how spicy you like your chili)

1/4 of Mexene Chili Powder Seasoning

5 cups or more water

2-3 beef bouillon cubes or beef broth

1 can of Pinto beans

              Start off by putting two pounds of beef, garlic, salt and pepper into a pan. Cook on medium high until all of the meat is browned.

                 Drain all of the grease out of the meat, with a dry paper towel dab the grease out of the pan you used to cook the meat in.

                  Pour the meat back in the pan. On low, brown the meat and flour.

                   Pour the floured meat into a crock pot.

                  Add the Mexene into the meat.

                        Stir in the other chili powder.

                    Pour the water into the meat until it covers the meat, add salt and beef cubes. Cook in the crock pot for 2-4 hours. Add the pinto beans. Cook for about 30 minutes. (Cornbread and cheese go well with this meal.) Serve and Bon'Appetit!

Italian Salad!

      Ok, so normally I would show pictures of the steps I take when I make stuff but today since I am making a salad I thought it would just be easier to give you all the information instead of adding pictures. Normally I would make something a little more complicated, but I know its hard to find a really yummy salad so that is why I am giving you this! I hope you enjoy! By the way this is for the salad and the dressing.

What you will need:

FOR SALAD:
Romaine lettuce, bite sized
Ice burg lettuce, bite sized
1 small red onion peeled and thinly sliced (optional)
4 ounces of blue cheese crumbled (if you're not a fan of blue cheese like me, just use feta cheese)
Corn Oil, for frying
4 ounces of thinly sliced Prosciutto cut into about two inch squares (you may also use bacon)

FOR DRESSING:
1 Tablespoon of Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons of granulated sugar 
3/4 cup water
2 Tablespoons of fresh minced garlic
1/3 cup of red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon salt
2 cups Vegetable oil
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch of dried oregano

DIRECTIONS:
            1. In a large skillet, heat 1/2 of your corn oil. Cook Prosciutto until it turns dark brown and curls at the ends. Drain on a paper towel and crumble in to small bits. Set aside. (If you are using bacon you DON'T need the corn oil.)
            2. Place your lettuce, onion, cheese and prosciutto in a large bowl; toss it up real nice.
            3. For dressing, in a medium bowl, combine mustard, sugar, water, garlic, vinegar, and salt.  Whisk together until combined. Now whisk in your oil slowly in a stream formation. Add pepper and oregano, whisk to combine.
            4. Plate your salad and drizzle a little bit of dressing over it because you don't want too much...

This recipe makes a lot of salad so I would wrap the salad in a paper towel and then put it in a bowl with a lid. Put your dressing in a separate bowl in the refrigerator. Now you have a yummy salad whenever you want it! Bon'Appetit!

German Chocolate Caramel Brownies!

            Hey there everybody... so today I have decided to make German Chocolate Caramel Brownies! Yummy!!! Ok this recipe has a lot of steps but, if you pay attention... it is not that complicated... I hope you enjoy!

What you will need:

60 caramels

1 pkg. of German Chocolate cake mix

1 cup chopped nuts

1/2 cup evaporated milk

3/4 cup melted butter

1/3 cup evaporated milk

1 small bag of chocolate chips

                First, unwrap all of the caramels and place them in a medium pan.. have patience.

                Then add 1/2 cup of evaporated milk into the caramels. Cook over low flame, stir constantly until the caramels are completely melted. MMMMM! Set aside.

                     In a large mixing bowl pour in your cake mix.

                  Add melted butter into the mix and beat on low speed.

                 Now pour 1/3 cup of evaporated milk into your little mixture and stir.

                 Stir in nuts.

                           Take half of the batter and press it down into a 9 x 13 inch greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees and  bake for 8 minutes.

                     Take out of the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot crust.

                  Pour the caramel sauce over the chocolate chips... Yummy!

                      Crumble the rest of the dough over the caramel layer.

                    Place in the oven at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Let cool. The Picture doesn't flatter them but once you place them into your mouth... you will love them. Bon'Appetit!