Chocolate & Marshmallow Creme Dip

It’s that time again! TAILGATE TIME! UCLA vs CAL. I made these 2 dips as a semi-healthy dessert. Hey fruit is healthy right!?!

(Recipes from 4IngredientCookbook | photos from me!)

Chocolate

INGREDIENTS

2/3 KARO light or dark corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream
8oz semisweet chocolate

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

> In medium saucepan combine corn syrup and cream. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
> Add chocolate, stir until completely melted
> Serve with strawberries, green apples, poundcake, nilla cookies, waffle squares, pretzels, marshmallow

ENJOY! :)

Husband rating: A+
Wifey rating: A

Marshmallow Creme

INGREDIENTS

1 package (8 oz) PHILADEPHIA Cream cheese, softened
1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

> Mix cream cheese and marshmallow creme with electric mixer until well blended. Refrigerate
> Serve with strawberries, green apples, poundcake, nilla cookies, waffle squares, pretzels, marshmallow

ENJOY! :)

Husband rating: A+

Wifey rating: A+10
OMG I can’t stop eating!!

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Parmesan Garlic Bread

(Recipe from www.allrecipes.com | photos from me!)

Makes 8 servings
Calories/serving = 259
WW pts/serving = 6

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, halved lengthwise

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

> Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
> In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic salt, rosemary, basil, thyme, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese.
> Spread each half of the French bread with equal portions of the butter mixture.
> Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
> Place bread halves, crusts down, on a medium baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly browned.

* TIP: I didn’t have all those herbs so I substituted with italian seasoning instead. (Aren’t you proud of me Nikki??)

ENJOY! :)

Husband rating: A+
He called it bready goodness. Mmmmm…

Wifey rating: A+
I am a bread addict. Enough said.

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Chicken Scampi

(Recipe from 1-2-3CampbellsCookbook | photos from me!)

Makes 4 servings
Calories/serving = ~578 (www.sparkrecipes.com)
WW pts/serving = ~12

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 can CAMPBELLS cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup water
2 tsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups cooked thin spaghetti

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

> Heat butter in skillet. Add chicken and cook til brown.
> Add soup, water, lemon juice and garlic. Heat to boil
> Cover and cook over low heat 5 minues or until done.
> Serve with pasta

* TIP: can substitute garlic powder instead of garlic cloves

ENJOY! :)

Husband rating: A
He liked it but prefers tomato based vs creamy sauce

Wifey rating: A+

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10 gadgets under $20 list

IHO of the Jknottie facebook kitchen gadget exchange tentatively scheduled for February–

THEME: Share your love of cooking during the month of love

(Shoutout to Rachel who came up with the uber-cheesy-but-it-ROCKS-b/c-I-love-cheese theme)

Here is my wish list. Knowing me, it will probably change ALOT by February though. I got my eye (and hand reaching for my CC) on that cupcake carrier right now. LOL.

1.5 Liter Casserole

Silicone 4-pc Spatula set

KA red nonstick rolling pin (Look Dawn! I found it! w00t w00t!)

KA bbq brush

Cupcake carrier *BOUGHT*

Dry food dispenser

KA red Silicone tongs

3-pc Bowl set

Spoon rest
might be a little too mo-durn for me

Red Spoon rest
Simple classic might be more my taste, not so apple red though

KA red 4-pc Utensil set

… and I leave you with the #1 KA gadget on my OVER $20 wish list!?! ::droooling::

KA empire red spice rack

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Crispy Chicken Parmesan w/ Avocado Salsa

I am addicted to kraft foods’ website (thanks to my good friend April for the rec!) esp for a cooking novice like me. The recipes are “easy” and taste great so when I saw a chicken and avocado recipe I knew I had save it for a future meal. My hubbie loves chicken and I love avocados. Its gotta be a great combination just like us! ::cheese::

(Recipe from www.kraftfoods.com | photos from me!)

Makes: 6 servings, one topped chicken breast each
Calories/serving = 300
WW pts/serving = 7

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. chili powder
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
1/2 cup chopped ripe avocados
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

> Combine bread crumbs and 1/4 cup of the cheese in shallow dish; set aside.
> Mix mayonnaise and chili powder; spread onto both sides of chicken breasts. Coat evenly with crumb mixture.
> Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
> Add chicken; cook 4 to 5 min. on each side or until cooked through (165ºF).
> Mash avocados with salsa.
> Place chicken on serving plate. Top with salsa mixture and tomatoes; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

ENJOY! :)

Husband rating: A

Wifey rating: A-
It was good but not my favorite chicken dish

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