Monday, April 30, 2018

Recipes Cookbook - Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Carrot Cake Cheesecake |#Turtlecheesecakerecipes #Carrotcakecheesecake #Lemoncheesecakerecipes #Keylimecheesecakerecipe #Lemoncurddessert #Lemoncurdcheesecake #Tastyvideosdesserts #Stuffedgarlicbread #Cakevideos #Redvelvetcheesecake #Carrotcheesecakerecipe #Partyfood

Ingredients

    Cheesecake Mixture
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened well (but not melted)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • Carrot Cake
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Topping
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp sour cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese , softened
  • 1 Tbsp butter , softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.

  2. For the cheesecake mixture:

  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and 1 1/2 tsp flour until well combined. Add cream cheese and using an electric hand mixer set on low speed, blend together cream cheese and granulated sugar mixture until smooth. Mix in eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition and adding in vanilla with second egg. Blend in sour cream. Forcefully tap bowl against countertop about 30 times to release air bubbles. Set mixture aside.
  4. Rinse beaters clean. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg for 30 seconds. To a separate large mixing bowl, add canola oil, applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract and blend mixture using electric hand mixer set on low speed for 1 minute. With mixer running on low speed, slowly add in dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Add carrots and mix until evenly distributed. Tap bowl forcefully against counter, about 3 times, just to release large air pockets.

  5. To assemble cheesecake:

  6. Pour 1 1/2 cups carrot cake mixture into buttered springform pan and spread into an even layer. Dollop about 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture by the spoonfuls over carrot cake layer (don't spread or swirl). Spoon remaining carrot cake mixture over cream cheese layer, then finish by drizzling by the remaining cheesecake mixture over carrot cake layer, working to cover all of the carrot cake mixture (I found this easiest to do this was by slowly drizzling over with the spoon). Bake in preheated oven 60 - 65 minutes, until center portion only jiggles slightly and tenting with aluminum foil at 40 minutes to prevent excessive browning (tent in a way that the foil doesn't touch cheesecake or it will stick). Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack 1 hour, then cover with foil and chill in refrigerator 6 hours or overnight.

  7. For the topping:

  8. In a mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, whip together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add remaining topping ingredients and mix until pale and fluffy, about 4 - 5 minutes. Spread evenly over cheesecake then chill cheesecake in freezer for 20 - 30 minutes. Sprinkle edges with chopped pecans. Cut into slices. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

recipe adapted >>>>>  here

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Recipes Cookbook - Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese | #Pumpkinbarswithcreamcheesefrosting #Pumpkindessertrecipes #Pumpkinbarseasy #Pumpkinbarswithcreamcheesefrostingeasy #Holidaydesserts #Pumpkincookierecipe #Fallbaking #Homemadecookies #Bakingrecipes #Pumpkindessertrecipes #Thanksgivingdessertideas #Pumpkincheesecake



Ingredients

  • Pumpkin Bars:
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ¾ cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • For Cream Cheese mixture:
  • 16 oz. cream cheese-softened
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 /3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs- slightly beaten



Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray 10 x 15 x 1- inch jelly roll pan with non-stick spray, then line with parchment paper and spray the paper, set aside.
  2. To make pumpkin bars first whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices, set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl beat 4 eggs and sugar. Add oil, pumpkin and vanilla and mix to combine.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients and pour in prepared pan, then smooth the top.
  5. Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, corn starch and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and mix just to combine. Transfer the mixture in piping bag or zip-lock bag and cut off the corner. Draw the lines of cream cheese mixture diagonally on top of pumpkin pie mixture.
  6. Bake 25-30 minutes, until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before serving.

recipe adapted >>>>>  here

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Recipes Cookbook - One Pan Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Pasta

One Pan Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Pasta |#Dinnerrecipeseasy #Falldinnerideas #Beefsausagerecipes #Smokedsausageandpotatoes #Cheesysausagepasta #Bowtiepastarecipessausage #Polishsausagerecipes #Crockpotmeals #Cookingrecipes #Kielbasarecipes #Supperideas #Smokedsausagerecipeseasy

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb sausage
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup milk
  • 8 oz dry pasta
  • ½ teaspoon salt and pepper, each
  • 2 cup shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese
  • ¼ tsp of Red Pepper Flakes
  • ⅓ cup chopped scallions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place olive oil into your pan over medium heat - add onions and sausage -
  2. cook for 5 minutes -
  3. add garlic and all seasonings -
  4. cook for 2 minutes Add chicken broth, tomatoes, milk, and pasta -
  5. bring mixture to a boil -
  6. lower heat and cover for 15 minutes Still in cheese Serve and garnish

Recipe adapted >>>>>  here

Monday, April 23, 2018

Recipes Cookbook - Keto Butter Sugar Cookies

Keto Butter Sugar Cookies |#Ketoshortbreadcookies #Ketocookiescoconutflour #Lowcarbcreamcheesecookies #Ketosweetseasy #Easyketodessert #Ketoalmondbuttercookies #Ketosugarcookies #Ketocookierecipes #Healthysugarcookies #Ketochristmascookies #Glutenfreesugarfreecookies #Glutenfreesugarfreerecipes

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ c. Almond flour
  • ¾ c. Swerve or other keto friendly sweetener
  • 1 Stick of butter
  • 1 tsp. Baking powder
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
  • Dash of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine one stick of butter and ¾ of a cup of Swerve sweetener in mixing bowl. Mix butter and Swerve together until creamy.
  2. In another bowl, combine almond flour and baking powder.
  3. In the mixing bowl with the butter mixture, add 1 beaten egg and 1 tsp of vanilla. Mix together until smooth
  4. .
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and mix on high speed until thoroughly combined.
  6. Place the dough in plastic wrap. Wrap the dough tightly, and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  7. After 1 hour remove the dough from the fridge and Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
  8. Roll the dough into small balls about the size of a large marble. Place 12 on a baking sheet. These cookies will expand so leave space between each cookie.
  9. Using a fork, press down gently on each of the cookie dough balls*.
  10. Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes, remove the cookies when they are golden brown. Let the cookies sit and cool on the baking sheet for several minutes. They will harden as they cool, making them easier to remove.

Recipe has been adapted from >>>>>  here

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Recipes Cookbook - Easy Mexican Sour Cream Dip

Easy Mexican Sour Cream Dip |#Mexicansourcreamdip #Hotdiprecipes #Mexicandiprecipes #Salsaverdedip #Italianappetizersparty #Ketosourcreamdip #Corndipwithfritos #Corndipwithsourcream #Corndipwithcreamcheese #Cornchipdip #Cowboycaviar #Mexicorndip

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces sour cream reduced fat is fine
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 teasponns dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup red salsa I like Herdez brand
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • tortilla chips for dipping
Easy Mexican Sour Cream Dip |#Mexicansourcreamdip #Hotdiprecipes #Mexicandiprecipes #Salsaverdedip #Italianappetizersparty #Ketosourcreamdip #Corndipwithfritos #Corndipwithsourcream #Corndipwithcreamcheese #Cornchipdip #Cowboycaviar #Mexicorndip

Instructions

  1. Stir everything together except the chips.
  2. Dip the chips into this tasty concoction and enjoy!
Easy Mexican Sour Cream Dip |#Mexicansourcreamdip #Hotdiprecipes #Mexicandiprecipes #Salsaverdedip #Italianappetizersparty #Ketosourcreamdip #Corndipwithfritos #Corndipwithsourcream #Corndipwithcreamcheese #Cornchipdip #Cowboycaviar #Mexicorndip

Recipe adapted >>>>>  here

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Recipes Cookbook - SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK | #SLOW #COOKER #CHICKEN #CURRY WITH #COCONUT #MILK #Cookingrecipes #Crockpotdinner #Crockpotcooking #Slowcookercrockpot #Easyslowcookerrecipes #Chickendishes #Cookingrecipes #Crockpotslowcooker #Crockpotdinner #Crockpotcooking #Ethnicrecipes #Indianfoodrecipes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp. curry powder mild
  • 1 tsp. turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp. ground coriander
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2 15-oz. cans coconut milk lite or full fat
  • 1 cup water optional
  • 2 tbsp. butter or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 4 cups sweet potatoes peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium sweet onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Rice cooked
  • Cilantro optional

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl combine curry powder, turmeric, coriander, salt and sugar. Toss to combine.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
  3. Add coconut milk (and water if milk is thick). Make sure to lift up the chicken breasts to prevent the chicken from burning.
  4. Add butter, garlic, and the bowl of seasoning ingredients. Stir the liquid to incorporate the seasonings.
  5. Add sweet potatoes and onions. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover slow cooker and set to Low for 6-8 hours, or High for 4-6 hours.
  7. Check on curry during the last hour of cooking and stir the ingredients if the curry is starting to stick to the sides.
  8. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with a fork. Place chicken back into the slow cooker for the remaining time.
  9. Turn off slow cooker and let rest for at least 20 minutes before serving. This will help thicken up the sauce. Serve chicken curry with jasmine rice and additional cilantro, if desired, and enjoy!

recipe adapted >>>>>  here

Recipes Cookbook - Baklava

Baklava |#Baklavarecipegreek #Baklavarecipetraditional #Greekfoodrecipes #Greekrecipesauthentic #Kataifirecipe #Baklavabites #Baklavarecipegreek #Greekfoodrecipes #Greekdesserts #Walnutrecipes #Greekrecipesauthentic #Disneyfoodrecipes

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SUGAR SYRUP:
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 large strips lemon zest removed in large strips with vegetable peeler
  • 1 medium cinnamon stick
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon table salt
  • FOR THE NUT FILLING:
  • 8 ounces blanched slivered almonds
  • 4 ounces walnuts
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoons ground cloves
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon table salt
  • EVERYTHING ELSE:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pound frozen phyllo thawed

Instructions

  1. MAKE THE SUGAR SYRUP:
  2. Combine syrup ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a full boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to ensure that sugar dissolves. Transfer to 2-cup measuring cup and set aside to cool while making and baking baklava; when syrup is cool, discard spices and lemon zest. (Cooled syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 4 days.)
  3. MAKE THE NUT FILLING:
  4. Pulse almonds in a food processor until very finely chopped, about twenty 1-second pulses; transfer to a medium bowl. Pulse walnuts in food processor until very finely chopped, about fifteen 1-second pulses; transfer to bowl with almonds and toss to combine. Measure out 1 tablespoon nuts and set aside for garnish. Add cinnamon, cloves, sugar, and salt; toss well to combine.
  5. ASSEMBLE:
  6. Brush 13 x 9-inch traditional (not nonstick) baking pan with butter. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees. Unwrap and unfold phyllo on large cutting board; carefully smooth with hands to flatten. Using the baking pan as a guide, cut sheets crosswise with chef’s knife, yielding two roughly evenly sized stacks of phyllo (one may be narrower than other). Cover with plastic wrap, then damp kitchen towel to prevent drying.
  7. Place one phyllo sheet (from the wider stack) in bottom of baking pan and brush until completely coated with butter. Repeat with 7 more phyllo sheets (from the wider stack), brushing each with butter.
  8. Evenly distribute about 1 cup nuts over phyllo. Cover nuts with phyllo sheet (from the narrower stack) and dab with melted butter (phyllo will slip if butter is brushed on). Repeat with 5 more phyllo sheets (from the narrower stack), staggering sheets slightly if necessary to cover nuts, and brushing each with butter. Repeat layering with additional 1 cup nuts, 6 sheets phyllo, and remaining 1 cup nuts. Finish with 8 to 10 sheets phyllo (from the wider stack), using nicest and most intact sheets for uppermost layers and brushing each except final sheet with butter.
  9. Use palms of hands to compress layers, working from the center outward to press out any air pockets. Spoon 4 tablespoons of melted butter on the top layer and brush to cover all surfaces. Use a bread knife or any other serrated knife with a pointed tip in a gentle sawing motion to cut the baklava into diamonds, rotating the pan as necessary to complete the cuts. (Cut on the bias into eighths on both diagonals.)
  10. BAKE AND FINISH:
  11. Bake until golden and crisped, about 1.5 hours, rotating the baking pan halfway through baking. The top should be golden brown. Immediately after removing the baklava from the oven, pour cooled syrup over cut lines until about 2 tablespoons remain (syrup will sizzle when it hits hot pan); drizzle remaining syrup over the surface. Garnish center of each piece with a pinch of reserved ground nuts. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack, about 3 hours, then cover with foil and let stand at least 8 hours before serving. (Once cooled, baklava can be served, but flavor and texture improve if left to stand at least 8 hours. Baklava can be wrapped tightly in foil and kept at room temperature up to 10 days.)

recipe adapted >>>>>  here

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Recipes Cookbook - Dreamy Dill Dip with Baked Pita Wedges

Dreamy Dill Dip with Baked Pita Wedges |#Orangecreamsiclefruitdip #Sausagedip #Cookingrecipes #Appetizerrecipes #Appetizersnacks #Appetizerdips #Vegetarianpicnicfood #Cookingrecipes #Healthyrecipes #Appetizerrecipes #Veganrecipes #Yummyfood

Ingredients

  • FOR THE DIP:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh minced dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • _ FOR THE PITA WEDGES:
  • 4 (6-inch round) pitas
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. TO MAKE DIP:
  2. In a medium bowl, blend together Greek yogurt, sour cream, dill, parsley, vinegar, garlic salt, and papper; mix until smooth and combined. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Taste and adjust for seasonings again, if necessary, and serve with fresh raw vegetable dippers, crackers, chips, or Baked Pita Wedges.
  3. TO MAKE PITA WEDGES:
  4. Line a large baking sheet with foil, adjust rack to center position of oven, and preheat to 400°F. Stir garlic powder into olive oil and set aside.
  5. Cut each pita into 6 wedges (slicing it like a pizza). Spread out wedges on prepared baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Flip wedges over and repeat on second side. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until beginning to turn golden brown. Flip wedges over and bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until second side is toasty.

recipe adapted  >>>>>  here

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Recipes Cookbook - The Best Chicken Salad Recipe

The Best Chicken Salad Recipe |#Bestchickensaladrecipe #Chickensaladrecipehealthy #Chickensaladsandwichwithgrapes #Simplechickensaladrecipe #Easychickensaladwithgrapes #Chickensaladwithgreekyogurt #Easylunchideas #Bestchickensaladrecipe #Southwestchickensalad #Chickensaladwithcranberries #Chickensaladrecipewithapples #Chickensaladcroissant

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup diced Granny Smith apple
  • 10 ounce (1 can) white chunk chicken breast, drained, broken up into pieces
  • baby spinach leaves , optional
  • 4 croissants or soft dinner rolls , optional

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayo, yogurt, mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Gently fold in the cranberries, pecans, apple, and chicken.
  2. Eat as is or place on sliced croissants with some baby spinach or lettuce.

recipe adapted  >>>>>  here