Broccoli Cheese Bite

Made these as a side for dinner tonight and they were too easy and yummy not to include on here.

What you will need:

• 16 oz. package of frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained of liquid (I used a pound fresh steamed broccoli)
• 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese (I used half mozzarella, half sharp white cheddar)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs (any will do really)
• salt (I used garlic salt)
• pepper
  

Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
With your hands, form small patties and lay on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.

Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.
I flipped mine around the 10 minute mark.

So SO easy and yummy.

Nikki,

I really like freezing them and eating them as a snack!!!!

Love ya!

Cherry Tart

Graham Cracker Crust
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 c sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 pound fresh sweet cherries,pitted and halved*
1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam

*an easy way to pit cherries is to use a straw! Poke cherry from top where stem was attached, push through and voila!

Beat cream cheese, vanilla, 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add cream, and beat until soft peaks form. Spread mixture in crust. Scatter cherries on top.

In a small saucepan, combine jam and 1 teaspoon water. Heat over low until liquefied, about 2 minutes. Using a pastry brush, dab cherries with glaze. Refrigerate tart at least 30 minutes.

Need some cherry recipes

PLEASE!! I have a ton of them and have no recipes. So please help. Thanks!

Summer Rolls with Dipping Sauce

It has been super hot here.
This is the perfect no cook dinner!

Rice paper
Julienne d carrots
Julienne d cucumbers
Sliced green onions
Thinly sliced red peppers
Finely Chopped cilantro
Bibb lettuce leafs
Cooked shredded chicken
Cooked deveined shrimp

Soak rice paper one sheet at a time in warm water until pliable (about 30 seconds). Make sure not to oversoak. Add all ingredients as you wish being sure not to overfill (go skimpy--they taste better!). Roll lengthwise, tucking in edges. Serve immediately with sauce!

Spicy Hoisin Sauce

1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce
3 Tbsp chili sauce
2 tsp white vinegar
1/4 cup warm water

Whisk together until smooth.

Chicken Penne Pasta

Really refreshing...

2 chicken breasts diced (I used a rotisserie chicken)
12 oz or so of penne pasta (you could also use bowtie)
1 can of olives diced
1 red pepper diced
1 yellow pepper diced
handful of green onions diced
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp. mayo

Mix all ingredients together. Best if served cold

Mexican Rice

This is super delish!

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 c long-grain rice
• 1/2 c chopped onion
• 1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 c water
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Rotel
  
• 1 tsp chili powder (for mild. We like it spicy. I used about 3 tsp)
  
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 c shredded cheddar
  

Directions

Melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the rice, onion, peppers, and garlic. Cook until the rice is browned and vegetables are tender (about 4-5minutes). Stir in the water, tomatoes, salt, and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 15 to 17 minutes. Stir in the cheese and transfer to a serving bowl.