I’ve made mashed potatoes many, many ways. For large holiday gatherings I really like to use this recipe. It gives me the opportunity to time-shift this part of the meal to a time when I’m not so busy. The use of the crock pot also allows me to free up space on the cooktop, and it dispenses with the steam from the boiling water. Pretty much this is a win-win recipe for … [Read more...]
Witches Broomsticks
Let's just all agree that a "recipe" with two ingredients and two steps is still a recipe. You know, something along the lines of "a recipe is a recipe, no matter how small"... Witches Broomsticks 11 ounces Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures7 ounces Pretzel Sticks Unwrap the peanut butter cups and place so they are face-down on a serving plateCarefully press a … [Read more...]
Quesadilla Jack-o-Lanterns
Quesadilla Jack-o-Lanterns 28 ounces Flour Tortillas16 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese Preheat the oven to 350FCarefully "carve" half the tortillas with jack-o-lantern facesPut the other tortillas onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle cheese over the tortillasPlace the "carved" tortillas on top of the cheese-covered tortillasBake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is … [Read more...]
Strawberry Ghosts
Strawberry Ghosts 16 ounces Strawberries11 ounces White Chocolate Chips1 ounce Candy Eyes Wash the strawberries, then pat them dryMelt the white chocolate chips over a double boilerLine a pan with parchment paper or foilCarefully dip the strawberries in the melted white chocolate and place on a lined panWhile the white chocolate is still warm on the … [Read more...]