Chocolate Chip Bunny Cookie Pops #FillTheCookieJar

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Cindy Kerschner

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bunny Pops

Chocolate Chip Bunny Cookie Pops. Here come smiling bunny faces on delicious chocolate chip cookies. Food on a stick is just more fun!

Welcome to another edition of Fill the Cookie Jar! For April, we’re focusing our attention on spring and Easter cookies!
I’m keeping it simple for a familiar taste. Chocolate Chip Cookies. But on a stick, lollipop style.
Make your favorite chocolate chip cookie. Roll it in a ball. Insert a stick and chill then bake.
Chocolate chip cookie for bunny
Melt chocolate and pipe on a face.
I cut ears out of construction paper and attached them on to a stick. A twist tie holds the sticks together.

bunny pop and ears

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bunny Pops

Thank you Cynthia Landrie from Feeding Big at http://FeedingBig.com for hosting this fun event! If you would like to join us, click on the cookie jar!

Food for Thought…Do you enjoy food on a stick? Corn Dogs, satay, cookies, cotton candy to name a few. What is your idea of the perfect food on a stick?

Enjoy all these tasty treats from us at #FillTheCookieJar!

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Bourbon Maple Turkey Ham #EasterWeek #Giveaway

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Cindy Kerschner

Welcome to day 3 of #EasterWeek hosted by Bernadette from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.

This week we are celebrating Easter and Bernadette’s blogging anniversary with all kinds of delicious recipes and a giveaway! From appetizers to ham recipes, we have everything you need for a great Easter dinner or brunch, and one lucky winner will receive a $200 Amazon gift card.

 

Bourbon Maple Turkey Ham glazed and ready for your Easter table. A hint of orange makes the flavor pop!
Bourbon Maple Glazed Turkey Ham
We eat a lot of turkey ham all year. I often make slices for quick dinner meal. Even a lazy Sunday breakfast might see a slice or two.

This year my guy works on Easter so a simple dinner is in order. Glazed Bourbon Maple Turkey Ham, buttered red potatoes and side of broccoli is all we need.

Bourbon Maple Glazed Turkey Ham

If you can’t find Bourbon maple syrup you can add 1/2 teaspoon of bourbon or rum extract with regular maple syrup. I used Crown Maple brand.

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Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 pounds turkey ham sliced 1/2-inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, juice, syrup, mustard, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce and thicken to about 1/2 the volume.
  • Place turkey ham in baking dish. Pour glaze over top, Bake covered at 350 for 30 minutes and until glaze thickens.
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Enjoy today’s delicious #EasterWeek recipes!

Appetizers-
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Green Egg Salad Sandwich from Farm Fresh Feasts

Main Dishes–
Bourbon Maple Turkey Ham from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Sweet Pineapple Glazed Ham from Making Miracles

Desserts–
Carrot Cake Baked Donuts from Forking Up

Now onto the Giveaway! Good luck everyone!
On to the giveaway, good luck!

Giveaway open April 3- April 17, 2017 to residents of the continental age 18 and older. This giveaway is sponsored by Bernadette Martin of Rants From My Crazy Kitchen. No affiliation with the cookbook authors is implied. Winners will be announced on April 18 and will have 48 hours to respond. Prizes will be shipped no later than May 1, 2017.

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Meatballs and Spaghetti Zoodles Salad #BeefUpYourSalad #BestBeef

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Cindy Kerschner

This recipe is entered in a contest sponsored by Certified Angus Beef ® brand where I have a chance to win a prize package. I was under no obligation or received any compensation for writing this post.

Meatballs and Spaghetti Zoodles Salad serves the classic, salad style. Crisp tender zucchini noodles, #bestbeef meatballs drizzled Tamarind Tomato dressing.
Meatballs and Spaghetti Zoodles Salad bite

Hooray, it’s salad season again! Time for crisp fresh greens. Vine-ripened tomatoes and summer squash to start showing up on a regular basis. We eat a lot of salads. I keep on the lookout for fresh ideas and new ingredients.

A lot of fellow food bloggers have used sweet, tart tamarind in amazing sounding dishes. When I saw some at my local store I knew it was time to try.
The tamarind pairs well with beef. I plan to give it a try in other beef dishes too. Of course I will share those with you!

Meatballs and Spaghetti Zoodles Salad

Meatballs and Spaghetti Zoodles Salad

For best results, use Certified Angus Beef ® brand.

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Yield: 2 servings

Serving Size: 1 salad

Ingredients

    Meatballs
  • 1/2 lb ground beef (I used Certified Angus Beef ® brand)
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons beef broth (optional)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying
    • dressing
  • 1/4 cup tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • juice from 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • zoodles
  • 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
  • 2 cups mixed baby greens

Instructions

    Meatballs
  • Mix together beef, crumbs, egg, tomato paste, broth and seasoning. Form into mini meatballs. Add a bit more broth or crumbs if needed to achieve desired consistency.
  • Fry in oil over medium-high heat, turning frequently to brown all sides. Reduce heat and simmer until completely cooked. Set aside.
  • Blanch zoodles in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and arrange on 2 plates over mixed greens.
    • dressing
  • Whisk together tamarind, lime juice, tomato paste, soy sauce, honey and oil. Set aside.
  • Arrange meatballs over zoodles. Add tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with cheese.
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Banana Crumb Waffles #EasterWeek #Giveaway

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Cindy Kerschner

Welcome to day 1 of #EasterWeek hosted by Bernadette from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.

This week we are celebrating Easter and Bernadette’s blogging anniversary with all kinds of delicious recipes and a giveaway! From appetizers to ham recipes, we have everything you need for a great Easter dinner or brunch, and one lucky winner will receive a $200 Amazon gift card.

 

Banana Crumb Waffles

I’m starting the week off with Banana Crumb Waffles. Ripe bananas, drizzled with caramel sauce and sprinkled with soft, sugary crumbs. Great Easter breakfast or brunch for family and guests.

I’m a big fan of bananas. Bananas may not be the first fruit you think of when you hear Easter but they have their place on the Easter table. Banana cake, Banana Foster, Banana Cream Pie and even Banana Pudding.
So why not top fluffy buttermilk waffles with some of my favorite fixin’s. Bananas of course, caramel and soft crumbs like you find on Shoofly Pie.

Banana Crumb Waffles

Banana Crumb Waffles bite
You can make these treats as pancakes too! Break out the griddle. For pancakes, you can cook the bananas in the pancake too, if you like!

Banana Crumb Waffles

Banana Crumb Waffles

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Ingredients

    Waffles or Pancakes
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • Caramel sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • Crumbs
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cold butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 2 large bananas sliced

Instructions

    Waffles
  • whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • in a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, oil and vanilla. Add to dry mix.
  • Fry batter in waffle maker or on griddle. Keep warm.
    • Caramel sauce
  • Whisk together brown sugar, salt, 1/2 and half and butter over medium heat. Cook about 5 minutes, whisk occasionally as sauce thickens to keep it from burning. Add vanilla and continue cooking another 3 to 4 minutes to thicken.
    • Crumbs
  • Whisk together flour and brown sugar. Cut butter into flour sugar mixture to form a soft crumb.
  • Top waffles with banana slices, drizzled caramel and sprinkle with crumbs.
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Today’s Deliciously Perfect Recipes for Easter:

Appetizer-
Mini Croque Madames from Forking Up
Main Dishes-
Slow Cooker Honey Ham from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Peppered Parmesan Asparagus Quinoa Quiche Muffins from It’s Yummi
Banana Crumb Waffles from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Side Dish-
Wild Violet Butter from Farm Fresh Feasts
Dessert-
Blueberry Grunt from Making Miracles

Remember to check back all #EasterWeek long for more great recipes and fun ideas!

On to the giveaway, good luck!

Giveaway open April 3- April 17, 2017 to residents of the continental age 18 and older. This giveaway is sponsored by Bernadette Martin of Rants From My Crazy Kitchen. No affiliation with the cookbook authors is implied. Winners will be announced on April 18 and will have 48 hours to respond. Prizes will be shipped no later than May 1, 2017.

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