Recipe:Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Layered Krispie Treats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Layered Krispie Treats

SOURCE: http://picky-palate.com/

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy

RECIPE TYPE: Desserts

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

OUTCOME: Incredible

INGREDIENTS:

6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal

1 large bag mini marshmallows (or 40 regular size marshmallows)

1/4 cup butter

2 cups creamy peanut butter

50 mini Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, quartered

1 1/2 Cups melted chocolate to drizzle (I used semi-sweet)

1. Place cereal in a large mixing bowl, set aside. 

2. Place marshmallows and butter into a large saucepan and heat, stirring continuously until melted. 

3. Remove from heat and pour over cereal. Mix to combine. 

4. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and press to make even.

5. Melt peanut butter until nice and runny (I used a double boiler). Pour in quartered peanut butter cups, stir gently, then pour over treats. 

6. Drizzle melted chocolate over top and refrigerate to harden.

7. When set, cut into squares and serve

Recipe: The Lady's Cheesy Mac

The Lady's Cheesy Mac

SOURCE: Paula Deen

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy

RECIPE TYPE: Pasta, Sides

PREP TIME: 30 minutes

COOK TIME: 30-45 minutes

OUTCOME: Delicious...a family favorite

RECIPE:

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups cooked macaroni (I use elbows or corkscrew pasta), drained

4 Tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

3 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions for firm pasta. Drain.

2. While the pasta is still hot, add butter and stir until melted. Then add grated cheddar cheese and stir. 

3. Mix other ingredients together

4. Add this mixture to the pasta and mix together.

5. Place in a greased casserole dish. Top with additional cheese if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. 

Recipe: Double White Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Cookies

Double White Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Cookies

SOURCE: The creative genius behind http://picky-palate.com/

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy

RECIPE TYPE: Ridiculously good cookies

PREP TIME: 30 minutes

COOK TIME: 12 minutes per batch

Likelihood of being consumed by Katie: Delicious

Likelihood of being consumed by Adam: According to Adam they are "the bomb"

Sophie's opinion: Loved them!

RECIPE:

INGREDIENTS:

1 stick softened butter, 8 tablespoons

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1 cup white chocolate chips, to melt

1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter (reserve 2 tablespoons to add to melting white chips)

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup broken pretzel pieces

1 cup additional white chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

2. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy

3. Melt white chocolate chips and 2 Tablespoons peanut butter over a double boiler until melted.

4. Add melted chocolate chips  and remaining peanut butter to beaten butter and sugars. 

5. Beat in egg and vanilla.

6.  Place flour, baking soda and salt in bowl; mix to combine. 

7. Add to wet ingredients until just combined. 

8. Pour in pretzels and additional white chocolate chips.  

9. With a cookie scoop, scoop dough onto a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet.  

10. With the palms of your hand, gently press down each cookie to about 1/2 inch in thickness.

11. Sprinkle each cookie with a touch of sea salt.   

12. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges become golden and slightly crisp.  Let cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet before removing.

Recipe: Brownie Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brownie Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

SOURCE: Chocolate chip cookie dough: The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook. The brilliant idea to stuff a chocolate chip cookie with a BROWNIE came from http://picky-palate.com/.

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Moderate

RECIPE TYPE: Ridiculously good cookies

PREP TIME: 1 hour or more (depending on what you have ready)

COOK TIME: 18-22 minutes per batch

Likelihood of being consumed by Katie: Craving right now

Likelihood of being consumed by Adam: He loved them

Other Opinions: According to my sister, she and my brother in law were fighting over them
Sophie's opinion: Loved them!

RECIPE:

Ingredients for brownies:

Brownie mix

Egg

Oil

Water

Directions:

1. Combine water, oil, and egg in large mixing bowl.

2. Add brownie mix and stir until blended.

3. Bake in greased pan per package directions and let cool.

Ingredients for cookie dough (modified recipe from "The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies" recipe from the Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook)

1 cup butter at room temperature

3/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup dark chocolate chips 

Directions

1. Beat butter until creamy in electric mixer. Beat in sugars until well blended.

2. Add eggs, on at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla and mix well.

3. In a small bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking soda together. 

4. Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well after each addition.

5. Add chocolate chips and stir

Directions for Brownie Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Prepare pans for baking, I use silpats and perforated pans from Demarle. I am a Demale consultant and can sell you these items if interesting...these products are amazing!

2. When brownies are cooled, cut into small squares.

3. Scoop a small amount of cookie dough, place a piece of brownie on top and then top with another scoop of cookie dough. 

4. Slightly flatten cookies to distribute brownie (I did not do this enough and mine ended up with a lump of brownie in them...still delicious.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 18 minutes. 

6. Pour a HUGE glass of milk and chow down...I dare you to try to eat two!

OUTCOME: Excellent

Recipe: Angel Chicken Pasta

Angel Chicken Pasta

SOURCE: Allrecipes.com
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy
RECIPE TYPE: Main Meal
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 hour

OUTCOME: Excellent
Likelihood of leftovers being consumed by Katie: Definitely
Likelihood of leftovers being consumed by Adam: Likely
Sophie's and Josie's opinions: They both ate it!

RECIPE:
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (I used 4 and then cut them into large chunks)
1/4 cup butter
1 (0.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1/2 cup white wine (and some extra to drink while cooking)
4 ounces cream cheese with chives (I used plain cream cheese and added freeze dried chives)
1 pound angel hair pasta


DIRECTIONS:


1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees


2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the package of dressing mix.

3. Blend in wine and golden mushroom soup. 

4. Mix in cream cheese and chives, and stir until smooth. Heat through, but do not boil.

5. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over.

6. Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. 20 minutes before chicken is done, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook paste to al dente according to package directions. Drain. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.