CALIFORNIA SPAGHETTI SALAD

So simple and delish! Spaghetti tossed with, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, green and red pepper, red onion and olives drizzled with INGREDIENTS DRESSING: 1 pound spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped in half 2 medium zucchini, diced 1 large cucumber, diced 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1 large red … Read more

Chocolate ganache is a basic pastry component utilized for a wide variety of uses. Learn the process of how to make chocolate ganache, the standard ganache ratios, and how to use it for truffles, cake filling, frosting, and glazes.  INGREDIENTS US CustomaryMetric  2 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened 1/4 cup whole milk 2% and sweetened condensed milk will also work 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped … Read more

Chocolate Covered Cherries

These indulgent Chocolate Covered Cherries are quick and easy to make with maraschino cherries and melted chocolate! They’re a great everyday treat or perfect for the holiday table! Ingredients: 2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup butter, room temperature 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract 2 (8- ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained and dried  2 cups semi-sweet chocolate … Read more

Reese’s Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles

Ingredients19.2 ounces Peanut Butter Oreos (family size)8 ounces cream cheese softened6 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups1/2 cup mini Reese’s Pieces16 ounces Ghirardelli Melting Wafers (dark or milk chocolate)Instructions In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat Oreos and cream cheese together for 2 minutes. Add in the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and beat until … Read more

Lime-in-the-Coconut Almond Bark

Ingredients 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips 4 teaspoons shortening 2 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted 4 teaspoons grated lime zest Directions Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; set aside. In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; … Read more

Crockpot Chicken & Gravy

Ingredients:• 4 skinless chicken breasts• 1 ounce dry ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix• 1 (10.5 ounce) can of cream of condensed chicken soup• 1 cup water or chicken broth Instructions• Grease the slow cooker with non-stick spray.• Place the chicken into the bottom of the Crock Pot.• Top with the chicken soup.• Sprinkle the … Read more

3-ingredient Sweet & Spicy Grape Jelly Meatballs

INGREDIENTS  1x2x3x 32 ounces grape jelly 2 12 ounce bottles Heinz Chili Sauce (24 ounces total) 5 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs (homestyle, not Italian flavor) INSTRUCTIONS  In a medium saucepan, combine the grape jelly and Heinz Chili Sauce. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer, stirring often. Place the meatballs into a large slow cooker and pour the … Read more

Potato Chip Clusters

Ingredients ▢12 ounces white chocolate ▢3/4 cup walnuts , chopped ▢4 cups ridged potato chips , crushed Instructions Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Microwave chocolate in 30 secnd   increments and stir between each time until fully melted. Add the walnuts and chips, folding them in gently until well combined. Use a 2 tablespoon scoop measure and scoop them onto a … Read more

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES

INGREDIENTS  1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (reserving 1/4 cup juice) 1/4 cup butter softened 3 1/2 – 4 cups powdered sugar 16 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons coconut oil or shortening 4 ounces white chocolate chips (optional) 4 ounces dark chocolate chips (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Lay the cherries out on paper towels.  Dab them dry several times with paper towels and let … Read more

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 {12 ounce} package uncooked penne pasta10 slices bacon, cooked crisped and chopped1 cup chopped tomatoes1/3 cup chopped olives, we used Pearls Pitted Medley Greek Olives1/2 cup chopped red onion1 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground pepper { table grind }2/3 cup milk {we used 2%} Directions … Read more