WAY COOL RECIPE BLOG

Mary Matthews With cooler weather here, we are always looking for hearty and healthy Fall lunch ideas to keep us going and warm us up. This recipe is just that. SERVES 3-4 INGREDIENTS 3 cups butternut squash peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 cup parsnips cut into 1/2-inch pieces, about 3 small parsnips1 small leek,…

As October comes to end and we all push toward the holiday season, we find ourselves feeling the excitement of upcoming family dinners, get-togethers, cooking, entertaining, baking, holiday shopping, … the list goes on and on. We can’t wait to cook, bake, and celebrate with you this holiday season. This week was no different here…

Preparation time: 1 hrs.   Baking time: 6-8 min Yield: 2 dozen cookies. Ingredients 1   cup butter, softened 1   cup of sugar 1   egg 2   tablespoons orange juice 1   tablespoon vanilla 2 1/2   cups all-purpose flour 1   teaspoon baking powder 1/8 tsp salt Halloween Sprinkles Directions Combine 1 cup butter, sugar and egg in a large…

Ingredients & Supplies Halloween Cookie Cutters Toothpicks Edible food marker Deli Cheese & Deli Sandwich Meat Tortillas or sliced bread Various fruits and vegetables to add: Cutie oranges, cucumbers, grapes, cherry tomatoes, olives, pickles, Spinach, celery Rice and Nori (seaweed) Some Spooky Lunch ideas Cucumber Bones: Peel an English cucumber and slice lengthwise into 1/2”…

Makes 12 monster pops Ingredients & Supplies 12 LG Marshmallow Per Child 12 ea. Lollipop Stick 1 Pink Cupcake Liner Various colors melting chocolate sprinkles, colored sugar, Candy eyes to decorate Parchment or wax paper Directions Put a marshmallow on a lollipop stick Dip marshmallow into melted chocolate While the candy melt is still warm…

Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 50 mins Total Time 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 6 servings Ingredients Meat Filling: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped yellow onion1 lb. 90% lean ground beef2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 garlic…

Ingredients 8 Each Cake or glazed doughnuts2 Cups Fruity Pebble Cereal1 Pkg White Almond bark or white melting chocolate Directions Sort the fruity pebbles into small bowls with different colorsMelt white chocolate according to package directions, set aside and keep warm.While Chocolate is warm, carefully dip the top of 1 doughnut into the chocolate and…

Prep Time 45 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes Servings 10 pies Ingredients 2 pie crusts homemade or store-bought2 cups chopped tart apples, ½” dice or smaller1/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 large egg lightly beaten1 tablespoon…

Yield: 2-4 slices Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 Hour (includes cooling) Ingredients: 1 /4 Cup + 1/8 teaspoon all-purpose flour2 + 1/4 teaspoon unsweetened natural cocoa powder1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 large eggs, room temperature2 Tablespoons granulated sugar1 Tablespoon packed light brown sugar1/2 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil1/2 Tablespoons (30ml) buttermilk1/4 teaspoon…

Chef Dayshawn’s Cheese Enchiladas SERVINGS: 16 TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce 1-1/3 cups water ¼ Cup Orange juice 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed 4 cups (16 ounces)…

I love experimenting with new food ideas, especially when it comes to healthy lunch options. Here is my take on the newest bowl craze, the Hummus bowl. Beet Hummus Bowl (My lunch shortcuts and tips in parenthesis) Serves 2 Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Hummus, (Pictured is beet, but you could use any flavor you like) 1/4…

Chef Mary’s Fiesta Mini Tostadas Served as an appetizer or as a main course, these simple and delicious Fiesta Mini Tostadas are sure to add flavor and fun to this season’s dining. Makes 12 mini tostadas Ingredients 12 Mini 4” flour tortilla shells Non-stick Spray 2 Tablespoons ½ small yellow onion, diced 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded 1…