4 cups popped popcorn 3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, divided 6 tbsp toffee bits, divided 6 oz milk chocolate, melted 1 oz dark chocolate, melted In large bowl, toss popcorn, 1/2 cup almonds and 4 tablespoons toffee bits. Drizzle with melted milk chocolate; toss until well coated. Transfer to parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with […]
Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
20 oz ground turkey breast 1 yellow onion, chopped ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 3 large bell peppers, chopped (1 each red, yellow & green) 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes ½ cup long-grain brown rice 1 tsp oregano ½ tsp garlic powder 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese Heat oven to 350 F. […]
Thousand Island Burger Pizza
1 can (11 oz) refrigerated thin pizza crust 12 oz lean ground beef 1 cup pizza sauce 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 package (9.4 oz) Fresh Express Bacon Thousand Island Chopped Kit 1/3 cup dill pickle slices Heat oven to 400 F. Unroll dough and spread on 13-by-9-inch nonstick baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes; […]
Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pie
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup peanut butter ½ cup milk 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping 1 graham cracker crust chocolate chips chocolate syrup caramel syrup In bowl of stand mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and peanut butter; mix until blended. Add milk; […]
Peanut Butter Grape Bites
12 California grapes, any color, chilled 1/3 cup natural peanut or almond butter 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate 1/4 cup chopped almonds Place wax paper sheet on baking sheet. Dip each grape in peanut butter or almond butter to coat half then dip in either coconut, dark chocolate or almonds, alternating […]
Chopped Chicken Taco Salad
Dressing: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/3 cup buttermilk, plus additional (optional) 1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lime juice, plus additional (optional) 3 tbsp chopped cilantro 2 tbsp taco seasoning Salad: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp taco seasoning 2 tbsp olive oil 1 head leaf lettuce, chopped 1 avocado, chopped into bite- sized pieces […]
Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
4 slices French or Italian bread 3 tbsp prepared pesto 2 large roasted red peppers 4 slices mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp butter, softened Preheat skillet or grill pan over medium-low heat. Spread insides of bread slices evenly with pesto. Stack red peppers and mozzarella cheese. Spread outer sides of bread with softened butter and grill […]
Jalapeño Popper Cups
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 […]