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Coating this sandwich in a mixture of butter and fresh basil gives a delightful floral taste and crispy exterior once its toasted in the oven. Filled with Gouda and cheddar cheese makes this one of the best tasting grilled cheese sandwiches to pair with a creamy bowl of soup whether its Tomato Soup or Tomato & Basil soup. Who doesn't love an ooey gooey crisp grill cheese sandwich? My secret to my best ever grill cheese sandwich is I toast mines under the broiler. I didn't stutter, I do not fry them in a cast iron skillet. I like the toasting of the broiler in the oven. The broiler ensures the cheese is melted and both sides of the bread are lightly toasted providing the great crunch and not too greasy. Great for dipping in soups. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump To Recipe Ingredients Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich 4 slices Sourdough Bread 1 cup shredded Gouda and Cheddar Cheese 2 Tablespoon of melted Butter & Basil Grilled cheese sandwiches are so simple and easy to make. The key to any great grill cheese is the cheese. Cheddar cheese have a sharp, somewhat earthy, and pungent flavor. Gouda is a great melting cheese that is rich, nutty, with a hint of sweetness. You can switch out the cheese to your favorite whether it's Swiss, Gruyere, Monterey, or Colby. Let's Cook! Step 1 Melt the butter and basil and Shred the Gouda and Cheddar cheese to add to the sandwich. Step 2 Place the bread on a cookie sheet. Spread the melted basil and butter on one side of the bread. Add the shredded cheese Step 3 Place the bread under the broiler for about 4 minutes. Keep your eye on the sandwich. The broiler cooks fast. Step 4 Once the bread is lightly toasted and the cheese is ooey gooey melted, top and flip to toast the remaining side Ready to serve! Bon Appetit, ENJOY!

Kids love to play with there food, what a wonderful way to have the kids engaged in cooking with Texas Garlic Toast pizza. Fun time for everyone, gather the kids at a sleep over and make an assembly line to decorate pizza toast. This quick and easy recipe can you take all the stress away on a busy week night dinner plan or perfect for weekend lunch meal for the kids. You don't need a lot of preparing to get this meal started and service. A quick 8 minutes and your are done! You can prepare the dish in an oven, on the grill, or a toaster oven. Add all your favorite toppings pepperoni, sausage, olives, pineapple, the list can go on and on. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump To Recipe Ingredients Texas Garlic Toast Pizza Texas Garlic Toast Pepperoni Pizza Sauce Mozzarella Cheese Let's Cook! Toast the Garlic bread on one side under the broiler. Cut out the heart pepperoni and mouth. Allow a generous amount of pizza sauce to the untoasted side of the bread. Add on the mozzarella or six blend cheese. Add the eyes and mouth pepperoni. Place on a cookie sheet rack under the broiler in the oven or toaster oven until cheese melts and pepperoni begin to curl. Ready to serve! Bon Appetit, ENJOY!

This is a simple and easy recipe that is sooooooo good, moist, and delicious. Banana bread is my go-to snack when I need to satisfy that sweet tooth craving. It's my quick breakfast in the morning or late at night with a hot cup of coffee or tea. It stays moist for days. You can turn this recipe into Banana Nut Muffins. Adding fruit to recipes can make food fun. Lemon pound cake, Blueberry Lemon pound cake, and so many more. For this recipe you will need a loaf pan. I recommend the Cuisinart brand, it's durable, and allows even heating when cooking. It has a non-stick interior and exterior that helps with easy cleanup. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump To Recipe Did You Know! there is a national banana bread day which is February 23rd. It is also believe that banana bread was a by product of the Great Depression as resourceful housewives did not want to throw away overripe bananas. Some people believe the modern banana bread was developed in corporate kitchens to promote flour and baking soda products. However it came about it is delicious, not too sweet, and yummy for my tummy. Storing: Room temperature- Banana nut bread will stay fresh for about four days at room temperature. Make sure you cool the bread completely before sealing in a container. You do not want to trap warmth in the container which can produce moisture. Refrigerate- There is no need to refrigerate banana bread if it is stored in a cool place with plastic wrap or clingfilm before placing in a container. Freezer- Banana bread freezes really well. Make sure you completely cool the bread and wrap the bread in plastic wrap so that it is completely covered. Ingredients Banana Nut Bread Let's Cook! Preheat- Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C) and butter the loaf pan. Ripen bananas- Ripen bananas are the best for this dish. To ripen bananas in the oven, bake in the oven at 350° F for 30-40 minutes or until blacked and moist. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Mix- Stir in the sugar, 2 eggs beaten, and vanilla extract. Lastly, mix in the flour. (Optional: add nuts, raisins, blueberries, or chocolate chips) Add- the melted butter, baking soda, and salt. Fold- in the Pecans gently into the batter. Final Touch- Pour batter into butter loaf pan. Bake for 60-65 minutes in the oven. Insert a toothpick in the center, if it comes out clean your bread is fully baked. Bon Appetit, Enjoy! Do you have any special ingredients or recipe tips for making a loaf of spectacular banana bread?

How about the best-tasting Black Bean Mushroom Quinoa Burger My daughter is determined to be health conscious with her eating habits. This is all new for me but, this burger right here is the best-tasting Vegetarian burger I ever created. It's all about flavor. This recipe can be multiple things, a cheeseburger topped with vegan cheese sauce, meatloaf with soy sauce mushroom gravy, or meatball sub all in the same recipe. Allow your tastebuds to explode This burger is healthy for you, the quinoa and black beans helps with cholesterol and blood sugar levels, lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Quinoa and Portobello mushrooms are also rich in antioxidants. Mushrooms are natural anti-inflammatories and provides fiber. Good nutrients all away around. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump To Recipe Did You Know! The black bean burger may have been created in London in 1982 by Gregory Sams, it was called the VegeBurger. It was one of the most successful health food products ever launched. Sams came up with the trademark name from a list of names including greenburger, sesame burger, plantburger, earthburger, and others. Vege and Veggie soon became the prefix for all things vegetarian. Frequently Asked Questions How long will black bean mushroom quinoa burger last in the freezer? The burger once cooked or uncooked and be stored up to 3 months. Stack the burgers using parchment paper in between and a durable freezer zip lock bag. I usually set my burger in the freezer for 15 minutes prior to cooking so they firm up. How long will the burger last in the fridge? These burger's will last at least 3 days in the fridge. After cooking allow the burgers to cool on a wire rack, then you can refrigerate or freeze. Ingredients for Black Bean Mushroom Quinoa Burger Black beans- are rich in antioxidants, which can protect the cells in your body and reduce your risk of conditions like heart disease and cancer. Quinoa- The fiber in quinoa can help with cholesterol and blood sugar levels, lowing the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Quinoa is rich in antioxidants. Yellow, Red, and Orange Bell Peppers- are full of great health benefits, they're packed with vitamins and low in calories Let's Cook! Drain and mash one can of black beans with a potato masher. Chop the onion, yellow, and red peppers and cook them in a pan with vegan butter until they are tender. Add in the chopped mushrooms allow them to cook down, and set them to the side. I cooked in Better than Bouillon roasted garlic base to give the Quinoa a blast of flavor. To wake up the flavor of the burger add to a bowl the spices and bread crumbs. Mix well and form your patties. I like to set the burgers in the freezer to firm up before cooking. Time to eat! Bon Appetit, ENJOY!

You scream and I scream, let's all scream for Cookies & cream Ice Cream pie. This quick and easy dessert was inspired by my youngest son. He loves cookie butter and chocolate. When he was younger I would not give him chocolate because he would get so hyper. Today, he is all grown up and can handle the chocolate. This recipe is so quick and easy first, because it does not require an ice cream maker, only your favorite flavor. If you want to go the extra mile you can make your own. This would be great for a summer snack with the neighborhood kids. Birthday party dessert, or a late night sneak a snack. Store Tip: Ice cream pie will keep in the freezer covered in plastic wrap up to 8 days. Anything past 8 days is still edible but ice crystal may start to form and the quality of the pie begins to weaken. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump To Recipe Ingredients for Oreo Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Pie Oreo Pie Crust- Homemade or Store purchased will work for this recipe Ice Cream- This recipe is using vanilla but you can use your favorite flavor Cookie Butter- Biscotti cookie butter is this dish that cookie and cream dream Let's Get Started Half gallon (2 quarts) favorite ice cream Crusted Oreo cookies mixed with melted butter (or 9-inch store-brought pie crust) Oreo Cookie Pie Crust Biscotti Cookie butter Place both jars of Biscotti cookie butter in the microwave and allow to melt Allow the vanilla ice cream to thaw until slightly soft and scoop-able Gently begin layering the cookie butter first about 1" thick, add the second layer of vanilla ice cream, and add a layer of crushed Oreos. Repeat the layering and place the pie in the freezer until firm. Bon Appetit, ENJOY!

When the store is fresh out of the Oreo pie crust, no worries. You can make it yourself. A quick and easy recipe to make that ice cream pie dream come alive. You only need two ingredients Oreo cookies and butter. In this recipe I used the regular Oreo not double-stuffed Oreo it seems to adds moisture to the crust that is not needed. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump To Recipe Ingredients-Oreo Cookie Crust Oreo Cookies-Grind the Oreo cookies using a food processor. If you choose to smash them by hand, make sure the cookies are in fine pieces. Big chunks of Oreo can make the crust too crumbly. Butter- Melt the butter either on top of the stove or in the microwave. Mixture- Add the Oreo crumbs to the melted butter and mix it well. Add the crumb mixture to the pie plate and form the crust. You want your mixture to be a sand-like consistency not too dry not too wet. Final touch- If baking: Add to 350° oven for 10 minutes. or in the freezer for 30 minutes. Bon Appetit, ENJOY!

Although I'm not Italian I love spaghetti, now mama Alice made spaghetti with ketchup, tomato paste, a pinch of sugar, oregano, salt, pepper, chopped up onion, and cut-up green peppers at the end she would add a little water if the sauce was too thick. I remember cut-up sharp cheese over the top to finish the dish, Cracker barrel of course. She never brought the jar of Spaghetti sauce until years later. I have added my own twist to the dish. Fresh herbs like oregano, basil, and parsley. Fresh is always best! Don't sleep on tried herbs, it still makes it superb! To elevate this dish and give it a different flare I have added in some shrimps, pepperoni, mushrooms, or even Italian sausage. Make it your own. To make this a Quick and Easy dish substitute the tomatoes and tomato paste with your favorite jar of Spaghetti sauce still add all the seasonings to enhance the dish. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump To Recipe Frequently Asked Questions: Can I freeze the spaghetti pasta and meat sauce? You can freeze your spaghetti and sauce together in an airtight container. When you are ready to reheat. Place the container in the fridge overnight to thaw. How long does spaghetti pasta and meat sauce last in the fridge? Tomato based sauces with meats can be stored for 3-4 days in the fridge. Ingredients Down Home Spaghetti Dinner Ground turkey- Ground turkey and beef are both nutritious meat that provides protein, fat, and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Turkey is generally lower in saturated fat than beef. It may be a better choice for heart health. Onions- give dishes a rich umami flavor and a subtle sweetness. Tomato paste & Dice tomatoes- tomato paste adds a deep flavor, color, and richness to the sauce. Canned tomatoes are quick, convenient, and full of nutrients when fresh are expensive or out of season. Worcestershire sauce- enhances the flavor of ground turkey Herbs and spices- herbs and spices are used to enhance the natural flavor of food. Oregano and garlic can control blood sugar levels. Fresh is always best, but dried herbs still keep the taste superb! Spaghetti- always cook it al dente. Add salt and garlic powder to the water to add that flavor to the spaghetti pasta. Let's Cook! Ground Turkey- Dice Tomatoes & Tomato paste- Spaghetti- Sauté the onions in butter until tender. Add ground turkey and Worcestershire sauce. Add Oregano, basil, black pepper, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook until brown. Allow the ingredients to cook down. add water if too thick and drop in two bay leaves. allow simmering for 30 minutes. Cook the pasta until al dente. (firm, but tender) Salt and garlic powder to give the pasta a good flavor. Toss in spaghetti. allow the sauce to coat the spaghetti. Final touch- remove the bay leaves add the mozzarella cheese and top with parsley Bon Appetit, ENJOY!

This dish is Asian-inspired with Teriyaki sauce. The one time I remember my mom fixing Brussel sprouts I was expecting them to taste like cabbage. They looked like little cabbage, so of course, my young mind and taste buds were seeking the Steamed Cabbage taste. That was not the case but, as an adult, I gave Brussel Sprouts a second try. Love them! Brussel sprouts can be bitter but roasting them with honey and adding the Teriyaki sauce makes this dish a delicious side dish to any meal. The roasting process allows the leaves of the Brussel sprout crisp up and the honey releasing all of the natural sweetness onto the leaves transforming the taste to utter goodness. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump to Recipe Frequently Asked Questions How do I store Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts? Once the Brussel sprouts cool down, seal them in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. You can lightly oil a baking sheet to reheat for about 5-6 minutes at 350° F. Can I freeze Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts? Leftover Brussel sprouts can be stored in an airtight container after the cool and kept in the freezer up to 3 months. Since this recipe has Teriyaki sauce roasted on it I would not store no longer than that. They may be a little softer after the thaw but the taste should not change Ingredients Honey Roasted Teriyaki Brussel Sprouts Brussel Sprouts- are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a nutritious addition to your diet. Brussels sprouts have a lovely nutty flavor that's also a bit smokey, sweet, and slightly bitter. Honey- adds a unique flavor buzz and delicate floral sweetness to the dish. Honey is a natural sweetener as well as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial agent Teriyaki Sauce-has a savory flavor with a slight tanginess, salty and sweet. Let's Cook! Rinse and cut the Brussel sprouts in half and place them on a cookie sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the Brussel sprouts making sure to coat evenly. Lastly, pour the honey on the Brussel sprouts and bake. You can use store-bought Teriyaki sauce or make your own Teriyaki sauce. Bon Appetit, Enjoy!

Oh! how I love cheese. This easy vegan cheese sauce is silky, creamy, and decadent. This taste of goodness can be used to create mac & cheese, Vegetarian Steak & cheese, drizzle over nachos and so much more! There are lots of vegan cheese sauce recipes, I am sure they are just as good as the next. For me this recipe is so silky smooth I could not tell the difference. It was true surprise when I served this to my son who is not vegetarian or vegan and he loved it too. A great sauce always enhances the dish that is being prepared. There are so many different sauces Bourbon BBQ sauce, Soy dipping sauce, Teriyaki dipping sauce, Nuoc Cham sauce, Yum Yum sauce. All are delicious with the dishes they are paired with. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump To Recipe Quick Tip To reheat this cheese sauce you can place it in the microwave I have a melt option for butter or heat it up in a saucepan with a little almond milk. This cheese sauce can be store in an airtight container up to 5 days in the fridge Ingredients Vegan Cheese Sauce Almond milk- unsweetened is best for this recipe. (you can use coconut milk) Vegan butter & flour- is used to create the roux Nutritional yeast- has a creamy texture and a cheesy, nutty flavor. It's an ideal substitute for cheese. Violife cream cheese- also provides a creamy texture to this sauce. Violife mozzarella & cheddar cheese- add the final level of cheesy goodness to the sauce. Let's Cook Melt butter and mix flour to make a roux. Once the roux is combined, add Almond milk and whisk until smooth. Add in salt and nutritional yeast. The sauce will begin to thicken. Add the cream cheese and stir using a spatula. Add the cheddar and mozzarella cheese and allow the cheese to melt. Cover to allow the cheese to melt. This cheese sauce is great drizzled over nachos, mac n cheese, vegetarian steak & cheese, and so much more. Bon Appetit, ENJOY!

This was the first dessert I learned to make at 16 years old from my neighbor Theresa. I have added lemon zest to my recipe but it is so quick and easy. It can be no-bake but, Theresa taught me to bake it in the oven just till it firms up. I actually like it warm. Either way, it is rich, creamy, and decadent. You can use cherries, blueberries, or whatever your favorite fruit filling is to keep friends and family coming back for more. What is a no bake cheese cake pie ? This a simple silky decadent pie that requires no oven unless you choose to set the pie of faster. No eggs involved at all. You can actually mix all the ingredients together and a rich smooth consistency, pour it in the pie crust and place it in the fridge to set and it ready to serve. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump To Recipe Storing Tip No bake cheesecake can be stored in the fridge up to 5 days. You can wrap it in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil it will keep in the freezer for at least 3 months. Thaw it out in the refrigerator, slice and serve. Ingredients Cherry Cream Cheese Pie Cream Cheese- Philadelphia's original cream cheese is the cream cheese of choice. I find it gives the best taste. Lemon juice- Fresh is best, just a splash of lemon juice gives the pie a nice tartness. Lemon zest- adding lemon zest gives the pie a little tang but not overly lemony. Vanilla extract-that extra boost of flavor is always needed Graham cracker crust-I used pre-made graham cracker crust, but you can totally do homemade. It's a quick and easy recipe with graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar Cherry pie filling- I was taught this dish using cherry pie filling. Choose your favorite to top. I have used this recipe using chocolate chips, orange zest, and melted chocolate swirled into tarts. Let's Cook! Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix the ingredients using a fork. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk. Mix until creamy and smooth. You can use an electric mixer or by hand. Pour the cream into the graham cracker crust. you can place it in the refrigerator to firm for several hours, or in the oven until firm. (About 20-30 minutes) Spread your favorite pie filling and serve. Bon Appetit, Enjoy!

I remember my sister-in-law telling me about this dessert her mother use to fix when she grew up. It sounds so good I decided to try it out. I added my own twist to the dish with orange zest, and orange juice. This dessert can be topped with vanilla ice cream, marshmallows, or whip cream. This would be consider a sweet little potato pie hidden inside of a orange. It is such a special treat. The orange zest and juice added to the batter enhances the warm cinnamon spices. My sister-n-law shared that her mom would add Rum to her batter when she made these orange tart. I think that is a good option or Orange liqueur triple sec would add a nice flavor This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump To Recipe Storing Tip The orange tarts can be store in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days. I would not try to reheat them or freeze. It can be served at room temperature or cold. Ingredients Orange Stuffed Sweet Potato Tart Oranges- are the base of this dish. Navel oranges are the best. Sweet Potatoes- I use two large sweet potatoes for this recipe. If you want more tarts simply double the ingredients Butter- Softened butter will mix and blend easily with the sugar when combining your base Sugar- for this delicious tart a blend of brown and white granulated sugar. The brown sugar gives it a molasses flavor Eggs- When you use room temperature eggs, they easily mix with the softened butter and create a smooth, uniformly textured batter. Orange zest & juice- FLAVOR! is all I can say. It brings a citrusy, tangy flavor to the dish Heavy cream & half & half milk-I like using the two combinations of milk. Heavy cream is an excellent thickener and the half & half creates a smoother, creamier result Cinnamon- is a warm and sweet spice that can give a hint of festivity in our hearts at any time of the year. Vanilla extract- enhances all the other flavors in this recipe. Let's Cook! Preheat the oven to 350° F Boil the sweet potatoes until tender, about 45 minutes. Allow the potatoes to cool. Peel and mash in a bowl adding your butter, brown, and white sugar orange zest, and orange juice. In a separate bowl, Whisk the eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla. Pour the wet mixture into the sweet potatoes. You can use an electric mixer if you prefer. Oranges- Cut off the top of the oranges and remove the center orange meat. Pour the sweet potato mixture into each orange and bake until firm. (About 30-45 minutes) Allow to cool and top with vanilla ice cream, marshmallows toasted, or whip cream. Bon Appetit, Enjoy!

Let the kids imagine their food is from under the sea. This is a simple, easy, and fun dish for the kids. Octopus hot dogs & Seashell mac n cheese. I always tried to get my kids to eat all their food when they were younger. I bet if I had this dish that would not be an issue. This is great way to inspire the kids to start cooking. Make meals fun. It is hard to get picky eaters to eat. Maybe your kids are tried of hot dogs on a bun, or regular old mac & cheese with elbow macaroni. This could be a movie night to watch the Little Mermaid or rerun of Nemo or Dory. Anyway we can get good nutritious food in our kids and they like it that is an accomplishment. If you need a quick and easy meal that takes no time and at the same time spend that special moment with your love ones, take advantage of this recipe. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Jump To Recipe Ingredients Octopus Hot Dogs & Seashell Mac N Cheese Hot Dogs- no special hot dog needed. whatever your kids like will work Seashell Pasta- Seashell pasta reminds me of the sea Chocolate Sprinkles- the octopus needs to see underwater Cheese Sauce- creamy and delicious. You can use Vegan Cheese Sauce Let's Cook! Preheat oven to 350° F Cut a small line for the octopus eyes and insert a chocolate sprinkle. Cut two lines along the bottom of the hot dog to form the tentacles. Place seashells in boiling water and cook until al dente. Create the cheese sauce and add it to the pasta. Assemble and serve. Dinner under the sea! You can substitute the cheese sauce with Vegan cheese sauce Bon Appetit, Enjoy!