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Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Nov

2012

Baking is one of my favorite things to do. I am always looking for new recipes to try or different ingredients to use. With the holiday season coming quickly, I wanted to help get in the holiday spirit. I decided to give my standard Chocolate Cookies a Twist.

My curiosity got the best of me, and I had to at least make 1 sheet, just to try them. I was very happy with how the cookies turned out, and have to say they were a big hit at Thanksgiving Dinner.

Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies

3 3/4 cup Flour
1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup Butter (2 sticks) room temp
3/4 cup Sugar
1 cup light Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 1/2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
10 mini Candy Canes (crushed up)

1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Sift flour, baking soda & salt together {set aside}

3. Cream butter, sugar & brown sugar in mixer until smooth.

4. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time & Vanilla extract until well combined with the creamed mixture

5. Slowly add in dry ingredients until mixed well together – add chocolate chips

Use a non stick cookie sheet or parchment paper.

Roll the cookie dough into about 1 inch balls, and place on cookie sheet. Slightly flatten the top of the cookie dough to add the crushed candy on top.

Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.

Yields: 2-3 dozen

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Kicked Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Feb

2012

You all already know I am a power grocery shopper. I don’t go to one store and done. A grocery shopping trip is an entire Thursday afternoon and early evening. When I go out shopping – I want an easy meal for dinner. (Have you checked out the recipes on the Weekly Wow site?)

Growing up, one of my favorite meals was grilled cheese and tomatoes. I remember my Mom making it for us on busy weeknights. As much as I love grilled cheese with tomatoes, it could use a little extra kick.

So the question was, how can I turn the plain tomato and grilled cheese into something with a little more flavor, but keep it simple for a weeknight dinner after shopping.

It turns out that it was simply these little yummy gems. The Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies added such a kick to my grilled cheese – but it was still very simple to make.

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One Dish Meal: Cheesy Beans & Rice Recipe

Feb

2012

Here is another one of my favorite Weeknight Recipes!

There are some weeknights when dinners are an after thought. I try to meal plan, but it doesn’t always happen. I have some items that I always keep in the house – for the nights when I don’t have a plan. This recipe includes these stockpile items and is super quick to make. I have a rice maker, which makes it even easier to make.

Did I mention that this is one dish meal?

This beans and rice recipe is so easy and versatile – you can make it as a side dish or as a main dish. It is perfect for a cold winter day. It has just enough kick to please your taste buds!

So here is what you need to make this one:

4oz of VELVEETA®
3 Cups of cooked white or brown rice
2 10 oz Can Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
1 small Can of Red Kidney Beans (drain)
1 small Can of Black Beans (drained)
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 small Can of Pinto Beans (drained)
optional – ground beef or grilled chicken

Combine all ingredients in pot. Do not drain Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes, include all contents of the can. Mix all ingredients and cook on med heat for 20 minutes and VELVEETA® is fully melted. Stir frequently. Optional – add beef or chicken to make a one dish meal. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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