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A Few Minutes Of Preparation For a Long Lasting Kick Of Flavor On Your Tongue

Hi, everyone! Here’s a cheesy casserole that makes for the perfect side-dish.  It’s resplendent, with broccoli and cauliflower florets packed under freshly grated extra-sharp cheddar, and a crispy crumb crunch topping. I guarantee your family is going to be eagerly waiting at the dinner table with forks in hand for this casserole – even the pickiest of eaters will fall in love with the combination of these delicious flavors! Prior to baking, let the casserole come up to room temperature if you prepped the day before.

The entire dish takes under 45 minutes to make, but the tastes will be dancing in your mouth for days! The total baking time of this casserole is around 15 minutes, which is perfect for a busy weeknight.

I LOVE the sound of that! I don’t know about you, but I certainly don’t have hours to spare every weeknight for a special meal. This casserole IS special, but it is such a breeze to make!

Recipe courtesy of Somewhat Simple.

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Quick Tip: This recipe is super easy to double or triple when feeding a crowd.

I’m pretty sure we all know what it’s like when you’re trying to follow a lean diet but you just get those mad cravings… For me it has always been fries. I can live without chocolate, gravy, candy and cake forever, but fries? I just have to have them! After all the heavy holiday meals I’ve been trying to watch what I eat, so I’ve been searching for a lighter recipe for fries. I didn’t even know it such a thing existed – until I came across this one.

Now you can eat chili cheese fries to your heart’s content, without all the crazy calories.  The jalapenos sprinkled over the dripping chili cheese, adds a little extra kick to this dish. You can also use sweet potatoes in the recipe, if your diet calls for more complex carbs.  Substitute a low fat cheese to offset even more calories.  This recipe has many different ingredients you can play around with, but one thing’s for certain, it’s a rich dish for such a cheap caloric price.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Skinny Taste

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Quick tip: Adjust the amount of chili powder and jalapenos to your taste.

Are you looking for a dessert recipe that is festive enough for special occasions and guaranteed to wow your dinner guests? You have come to the right place. This incredible meringue pie is definitely going to make an impression! Some experience in baking is required – although the instructions are so thorough, even beginners can make this. This pie will be the perfect ending to your special dinner, and your guest will be talking about this weeks after!

This nutty caramel concoction, is so rich, yet lite, your plate practically refills itself. Warm butterscotch is reminiscent of familiar holiday flavors of creamy decadence. Whipped whites peak in a fluffy sweet meringue. Dollops of the smooth topping, are plopped over a creamy, butterscotch filling. Don’t forget to pop the meringue back in the oven, to brown the peaks to a savory dark caramel color.

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Food Network

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Quick tip: You can make and refrigerate the dough discs up to 48 hours before baking.

Funny, where people come up with names for new dishes! When I was a kid, I used to wonder why these were called deviled eggs. In fact, because of the strange name I didn’t even want to eat these. Later on these have become one of my favorite dishes. When anyone thinks of deviled eggs, they envision the typical egg-yolk yellow, peppered with bright red hues of paprika. But this recipe takes on a more sophisticated approach with the kick of jalapeno, and the salty sweet temptation of candied bacon.

This recipe only takes as long as boiling an egg, and mixing the filling. If you strain your eggs from the boiling water, and then immediately put them in an ice bath, they will always peel much better. Use the curve of a spoon to assist in smoothly separating the shell. Makes 24 deviled eggs, but you may want to make one batch, just to keep for yourself, they’re that good!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Sports Glutton

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Quick tip: Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your taste.

This is a light dish that, usually served in summer, is good all year round to cleanse the palates of the crowd. To me, cooking is just like other hobbies – occasionally I need to try something out of the ordinary to keep it interesting. Nothing seems more opposite than smoky meets and sweet melon, but that’s just why this combination works! Toss in a ball of creamy mozzarella, and you’ll be amazed at how something so simple, can taste so amazing!

Easy and elegant, these mini skewers will start the party off, without filling them up before the feast.  Drizzle on a balsamic reduction, or you can cheat with balsamic dressing, as well.  One melon makes about 20 skewers, but make sure you have enough prosciutto and mozzarella, if you plan on a large gathering, because these tasty tid-bits go fast!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  The Comfort of Cooking

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Quick tip: You can substitute another melon like honeydew or mango in place of cantaloupe.

What to hear something strange? Up until about ten years ago I hadn’t even heard of a panini. I know – weird, right? To me it had always been just a grilled sandwich. All this changed when I got a panini press for Christmas. I got so carried away, we were basically having paninis for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next couple of weeks!

When most people think of grilled panini, the last thing that comes to mind are waffles.  The spicy tang of mustard pairs nicely with the sweet notes of maple syrup and crisp apple. This waffle will do wonders to your taste buds. You don’t need to use waffles, if you don’t have a waffle iron, and only a panini press. But if you do use left over waffles, you only need to grill the sandwich on your stove-top. The recipe takes only 20 minutes, and serves up to 4 people, halfed. This warm gooey sandwich hits the spot on a cool seasonal day!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Country Living

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Quick tip: You can use store-bought waffles if you don’t want to make your own.

A savory seasonal roll that is bursting with the flavors of fall.  Moist and springy pumpkin bread, rolled up with sugared cream cheese, makes for a spicy holiday loaf with a tang. The total time from prep to cooling is a mere 75 minutes, and by then, your kitchen will be wafting with the rich scent of pumpkin.  After baking, the cream cheese takes on a cheesecake consistency, sweetly tucked away in the folds of the springy bread. With a little added yogurt to the batter, the bread stays moist and fluffy. This seasonal treat is hard to pass up! Let’s hear what Averie says about this recipe:

It’s an easy, no mixer recipe that goes from bowl to oven in minutes. I used melted coconut oil so there’s no butter to cream and no mixer to dirty. Oil keeps bread softer and springier than butter, and I prefer the taste. Coconut oil adds a nearly imperceptible undertone that’s sweeter and more fragrant than canola or vegetable oil, but substitute with them if you’d like.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Averie Cooks

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Quick tip: Use a 9×5-inch loaf pan.