8 strips bacon, chopped 4 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced 2 tsp minced garlic 2 pkgs (8 oz each) cream cheese ½ cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 package frozen phyllo dough sheets 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped Heat oven 375°F. In medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until […]
Lemon Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit
1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup butter, melted 2 pkgs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 3 eggs ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 orange, peeled, separated 8 raspberries 3 mint leaves, for garnish Heat oven to 350 F. […]
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
24-48 cherry tomatoes (depending on size) 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced 3 green onion stalks, diced 2 tsp minced dill fresh dill, for garnish Cut thin slice off top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp. Invert tomatoes on paper towel to drain. In medium […]
Baked Lemon Donut Delights
2 cups flour ¾ cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt ¾ cup buttermilk 2 eggs 2 tbsp butter, melted 2 tsp lemon juice ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp lemon zest Lemon Sugar Topping: ½ cup sugar 1 tsp lemon zest ½ cup butter, melted Heat oven to 350 F. In large […]
Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie
1 pkg (11 oz) vanilla wafers 1/3 cup butter, melted 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup Key lime juice, divided 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp coconut extract 1 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut lime zest maraschino […]