Best Garlic Bread EVER

 

I'm still salivating looking at this photo.

 

• Half Loaf of French Bread
• Head of Roasted Garlic
• 3 Tablespoons Red Pepper Flakes
• 3/4 Stick of Butter
• 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
• 3/4 Cup of Mozzarella Cheese Grated
• 3 Tablespoons of Italian Seasoning

 

 

Start by roasting your garlic head in the oven on 400 for 45 minutes. Saw the top off the head off and top with a little olive oil and place it in the oven. After it cools simply squeeze the garlic out and mash it up. Melt the butter and add everything to it except the Mozzarella. Spread this on the loaf and top with the Mozzarella cheese. Place in the oven for 10 minutes on 400.

 

Remember, you still have to eat your main course. This doesn't qualify as dinner... or does it?

 

 

Christina

My Munchkin is Munching!

The avocado doesn't fall far from the tree (pardon the cheese) but my girl apparently loves avacados just like her momma!  I am so excited to start making all her own baby food with my baby bullet. So far she has tried bananas and avacados. I am making her carrots as I type!

Gorgonzola Chicken Salad Sandwiches

I love making chicken salad because you can always mix it up. This may be one of my new favorites because it incorporates a lot of bold flavors to conquer the boring every day "chicken salad."

• 1 Cup REAL mayo
• 1/4 Cup Silvered Almonds
• 3 Diced Chipotle Peppers
• 1/4 Cup Gorgonzola Cheese
• 3 Tablespoons Sour Cream
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• Bread

I prefer to slow cook my chicken in some chicken broth and seasoning all day, then toss it in the food processor with everything except the cheese and almonds. Your lunch will never be boring again.

Christina

Christina's Crescent Calzones

 

Here is another super easy and customizable recipe.  I know, I know, I'm cheating by using crescent roll dough. I promise I can and do make my own dough, but sometimes I would rather not take the time and this recipe is so fool proof and easy. I just love it. As with any calzone or pizza, the filling is up to you, but this is what I did.

 

Preheat the oven to 400 and grease a 9 by 13 cooking dish.

• Half a pound pork sausage
• Pepperoni
• Marinara
• Ricotta Cheese
• Mushrooms
• Black Olives
• Roasted Garlic Cloves
• Parmesan
• Motz Cheese
• Italian Seasoning
• Egg
• Fresh Parsley
• Crescent Roll Dough (2 Packages)

Divide each package of crescent rolls into two pieces. Scoop the filling on one piece and fold the top piece over it and press the sides together to seal. Place in dish and brush egg over it. Then top with parmesan and Italian seasoning and toss it in the oven until golden brown.

Too easy to taste so good.



Tessa is 6 Months Old!

I couldn't be a more proud mommy. This baby is the sweetest, funniest, most amazing little thing I have ever met.

Baby in a Blanket

German Chocolate Cookies

These bad boys are good and oh so easy. This is really a cheat/half way home made recipe. My hubby hates sweets but loves coconut, walnuts, and chocolate, so I created these for him!

• 1 Box of German Chocolate Cake Mix
• 1 Stick Salted Butter
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut

Mix the cake mix, eggs, and butter until smooth. Toss in the nuts and coconut until evenly coated. Then roll them into 1 inch balls (these puppies expand so be prepared!) toss them in the oven at 350 for about 10 minutes, grab a big tall glass of milk and enjoy!

Christina