Monday, September 30, 2013

Savory Caesar Salad Dressing

Monday, September 30, 2013

Savory Caesar Salad Dressing

Ingredients:

1 large garlic glove
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 tube anchovy paste
1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
Dash of tabasco
2 shakes of Worcester sauce
2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
1/2 fresh squeezed lemon
6 heaping tablespoons parmesan cheese

Directions:

1.  In a small food processor, combine all ingredients, beating well after each item is added.

This Caesar salad dressing has been passed down in my family for years.  The trick when making this dressing is to add the exact amount of each ingredient, as the recipe says.  If you do not, the dressing might turn out quite badly.  Unlike the Caesar salad dressing sold in stores, this dressing is light and easy to make.  There is a perfect mix zest and tang.

This dressing goes well on sandwiches, salad, and even as a dip for parties.  My personal favorite is shrimp Caesar salad.  Buying a whole grain baguette pairs well with this too, to mop up the left over dressing when you are done your salad.

Just buy some fresh Romaine lettuce, croutons, extra parmesan cheese, and shrimp and you have a healthy dinner at your finger tips!





Thursday, September 26, 2013

Peanut Butter Pop'ems

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Peanut Butter Pop'ems

Ingredients:

About 40 REESE's Peanut Butter Cups (miniatures)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Remove wrappers from candies.  Line small muffin cups with paper bake cups

2.  Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg and vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy in a large bowl.

3.  Stir together flour, salt and baking soda; add to butter mixture, blending well.

4.  Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place one in each prepared muffin cup.  Do NOT flatten.

5.  Bake 10 to 12 minutes until puffed and lightly browned; remove from oven.

6.  Immediately press peanut butter cups onto each cookie.

7.  Cool completely in muffin pan.

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

If you're a peanut butter lover, then this recipe is for you.  These cookies provide the perfect mix of cookie + candy.  Not only they are they easy to make, but they are fun too!  Whether you make them for a holiday dessert, with a group of friends, or just for fun, they turn out great every time.

I made these cookies before attending a family meal over the holiday.  They were a huge hit from everyone!  My family loves peanut butter, so these cookies hit the spot.  Within minutes the whole plate turned to a pile of crumbs.

They will put a smile on both your face and tummy! Be sure to try them out!

YUM!!!!! Photo by Allie Grossman.