Chili Cheese Beef Brats

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Cindy Kerschner

Chili Cheese Beef Brats serve juicy smoked brats, cheddar cheese and homemade chili on a toasted potato roll. A tasty, quick meal for game day. No beans about it! Really there are no beans in here.

Chili Cheese Beef Brats

It’s almost time for the Big Game! If you’re throwing a party or just don’t want to miss any action, a quick meal is in order.
I prefer smoked brats over hot dogs any day. Add some cheese and chili and you have a hearty game day meal.
I’m adding a simple chili recipe but canned or store bought saves prep time. Of course you could make a batch and freeze it. Just in case you get snowed in!

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Chili Cheese Beef Brats

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  • Whisk together tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder.
  • Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown beef in oil. Add sauce and simmer to blend flavors.
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Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Cindy Kerschner

Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake serves rich, dark chocolate cake kissed with a touch of cinnamon and cayenne.
Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake
Dear Chocolate Cake,
You may come in many forms: layered, molten, bundt, fluffy, mousse-y, decadent, frosted… …but we love you all the same. Thank you always for making our taste buds sing in delight.
Sincerely,
All the Chocolate Cake Lovers of the World

Festive Foodies event!

Let’s create a recipe to tell chocolate cake how much we love it in honor of National Chocolate Cake Day (1/27/2019).

Thank you, Camilla from Culinary Adventures with Camilla for hosting our Festive Foodies Event.

Being the big chocolate cake fan that I am, of course it’s time for cake!

Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake
Now it might not be the prettiest cake, but that didn’t matter.
Come on people. It’s chocolate cake!

Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake

Add your favorite frosting.

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Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients into mixing bowl. Beat med-high for 3 minutes to aerate batter.
  • Pour into greased and floured cake pan. Bake at 350 until inserted toothpick comes out clean. (about 30 minutes)
  • Cool on rack. Frost if desired.
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Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Cindy Kerschner

Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts serve savory bread stuffing inside tender chicken. Top it off with country milk gravy.

Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Around here it’s difficult to get dinner reservations to our favorite places. Probably because I procrastinate when it comes to making reservations!

Truth be told, a cozy meal at home is always on my radar. One of my guy’s favorites is my homemade stuffing and chicken with country milk gravy. I confess I like it too. It’s simple to make. It tastes great. Plus I know what’s in it.
I am a snob when it comes to stuffing. I’m not big on surprise flavors and textures. I’ve been making slightly different versions of this stuffing for many years.

Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts

It’s easy to make your own stuffing. You can make it as moist or dry as you like! No surprises!

Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts

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Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 4-ounce chicken breasts
    • stuffing
  • 4 cups fresh bread cubes (I use potato bread)
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
    • gravy
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon

Instructions

    stuffing
  • Saute celery and onion in butter until soft.
  • Whisk together broth, wine, half and half, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Add bread to butter mixture. Stir in broth mixture.
    • chicken
  • Pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Drizzle baking dish with oil. Lay chicken flat in dish. Fill with stuffing and fold in half.
  • Bake at 350 until internal temperature reaches 165.(about 30 minutes)
    • gravy
  • Combine broth, cornstarch, milk and bouillon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over low heat. Cook to desired thickness. Pour over cooked chicken.
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Gingerbread Smoothie

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Cindy Kerschner

Gingerbread Smoothie offers warm spices in a creamy drink. Try a shot of your favorite cinnamon liqueur for an adult version. Part of a Winter Warm-Up Drinks series from Festive Foodies.

Gingerbread Smoothie
Smoothie drinks come in all flavors from fruity to green versions. You can use traditional dairy, almond, soy or coconut milk, bananas or just ice as a base.
Anything goes. Even a shot of your favorite liquor or liqueur.
Gingerbread Smoothie
Here’s a base smoothie recipe to get you started.

  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 banana
  • fruit, peanut butter or vegetables of choice

For my Gingerbread Smoothie I use gingersnaps as a flavor base with a touch of ground cinnamon or cinnamon liqueur.

Gingerbread Smoothie

Gingerbread Smoothie

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Gingerbread Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

Serving Size: 1 each

Gingerbread Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 6 gingersnap cookies, crushed (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/3 cup milk whole, skim, soy, or almond)
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/2 banana
  • dash of cinnamon
  • cinnamon liqueur optional

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender. Pulse to desired consistency. Serve with whipped cream and cookie garnish if desired.
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Our Winter Warm-Up Drink Series is happening every Friday from January 4th through February 8th. You’ll find delicious takes on favorites like lattes, cocoa, steamers and smoothies. We will also share some new twists cocktails and mocktails.
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