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!

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!

Margherita Pizza!

       Ok... Soooo this week I was thinking to start my blog off with a very simple recipe and then give you more complex recipes later on! So what I have decided to make for y'all is... Margherita Pizza, which by the way has nothing to do with the alcoholic beverage. It is simply just a delightful pizza with a unique name. So let's get started...

What you will need for this meal: 

Pizza Dough (preferably fresh)

Mozzarella Cheese (Grated)

3-4 Medium Sized Red Tomatoes

Fresh Basil

Olive Oil

Minced Garlic

Shall we begin?

          Ok... Sooooo I got my dough from an Italian Deli and they have their fresh pizza dough rolled out and everything all ready for you, so it's really just easier and tastier to get it from some sort of deli. And I got a large pizza size. Anyways... if you don't buy it rolled out and everything then you'll need to do that, and make sure you roll it pretty thin because your dough will rise a little bit as it cooks. What I have discovered is that, when you cook fresh pizza dough in a normal oven the bottom of the pizza dough never cooks quite right, so what I recommend is to put the dough in the oven before putting anything on it for about 5 minutes. (Keep in mind the dough isn't going to be cooked it just helps it a little bit in the long run.)

        What your going to want to do is mix about 2 tablespoons (I eyeballed it) of olive oil and 1 clove of minced garlic and just mix that up real nice. (Did I mention this would be easy?)

          After 5 minutes, take the dough out of the oven and spread the olive oil and garlic mixture evenly over the warm dough with either a butter knife or a little brush.

           Now your going to add a thin layer of mozzarella cheese all over the pizza. I would say about 1 cup to  2 cups of cheese... it really just depends on how much cheese you prefer... but on this pizza you don't need that much cheese because there isn't a marinara sauce.

  

           Now slice all of your tomatoes very thinly and and place them on your pizza. It's really not too difficult... I found that its easier if your tomatoes are a little firmer, so that way, they are easier to slice. And all you do is place them randomly everywhere. (Easy enough.)

             Cut all your basil into long slivers. I didn't get to put as much as I wanted to on this pizza because I didn't  have enough... but I would say  about a good handful of chopped basil is perfect. Then just sprinkle the basil all over the pizza. Now... pop that pizza in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes... keep an eye on it when it gets close to five minutes. If your cheese is melted and your crust is golden brown, then your pizza  is going to be most likely finished... take it out when its done and slice it up!

Normally there isn't that awkward little bubble, but O well! Bon'Appetit!