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 We were having company the other day and I wanted to offer a few choices so chose the two below...Kevin is already asking to make them again! Nice because you can have sandwiches prepped ahead and ready for grilling. Chicken Saltimbocca Ciabatta Split ciabatta roll-  brush the inside of the roll with pesto layer the roll with the following- sliced grilled chicken fontina cheese sliced prosciutto slices chopped fresh sage Cover with roll top we brushed canola oil on top of roll and bottom of griddle then press and cook until golden. Italian 3- meat Ciabatta Split ciabatta roll- brush the inside of the roll with bottled sub dressing or Italian dressing layer the roll with the following- sliced soppressata sliced capicola sliced genoa salami sliced provolone (or fontina) roasted red peppers Cover with roll top we brushed canola oil on top of roll and bottom of griddle then press and cook until golden.

 Saw this on the TODAY show presented by Joy Bauer. This Key lime pie bark is sublime! Studded with lime zest and crushed graham crackers, this frozen treat is making its way into the limelight (sorry, couldn’t resist). The star of the bark: 2% Greek yogurt — it freezes better than non-fat and offers protein and creaminess for a perfectly chilled and smooth treat. You can break the pieces into whatever size you like; you're the boss of your bark.  2 cups 2% Greek yogurt  1/3 cup honey  4 tablespoons lime juice  1 tablespoon lime zest 4-5 graham cracker sheets, crumbled 1. Line a quarter-size baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the yogurt (pour off any liquid that’s settled on top before measuring and adding to bowl), honey, lime juice and zest until smooth. Fold in half of the crumbled graham cracker and pour mixture onto the lined baking sheet. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, smooth the mixture so i...

 From a new cooking show called the Good Dish - I thought it sounded very good and it was. I did my usual hasty read through directions and missed the part about leaving the shrimp tails on ( imparts more flavor). Also I used capellini because that is what I had on hand so didn't add it until the last 5 minutes. Also added the shrimp in the last 3 minutes so they would not be tough. Also for you eagle eyes not red onion - only had yellow onion. I would definitely make this again. 12 oz Linguine  1 Medium red onion, thinly sliced  3 Garlic cloves, sliced  1 tbsp Fresh thyme leaves  3 cups Halved grape tomatoes  1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes  1 Lemon, zested & juiced  1 lb Large shrimp, peeled & deveined with tails on   1 cup Grated parmesan cheese  4 cups Water  1/2 cup Dry white wine  Fresh basil leaves, to serve  Kosher salt, to taste  Fresh ground black pepper, to taste  Step 1 In a high-sided 12-i...

 Made by my sister  Kerri - this was so good I have already promised Kevin I will make it very soon! Recipe is from Joanna Gaines of Magnolia from her cookbook. Thank goodness we got the pic when we did the batch was practically gone in a very short time! Nonstick baking spray, for the pan 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, melted and cooled, plus softened butter for serving 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 to 5 very ripe bananas, mashed (I like to leave them a little chunky) 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional; see Cook’s Note) 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar as needed **chocolate chips as many as you like! Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 x 8-inch pan with nonstick baking spray or line it with parchment paper. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer), beat together the b...

 This was made recently by my sister Kerri and it was a big hit at a family party! Unfortunately  I only got a picture of it before it went in the oven! So please imagine this oooey gooey goodness of melted Brie!Recipe is from Half Baked Harvest which is a great website for recipes! Ingredients 1   round loaf sourdough bread (hard to find so its oval!) 4   tablespoons   butter 2/3   cup   raw pecans   chopped 3   tablespoons   brown sugar 1   (16 ounce)   wheel of brie, cubed 1   cup   dried cranberries Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the bread horizontally and vertically to create 1 inch cubes, being careful not to actually slice all the way through the bread. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter, the pecans and brown sugar. Use your hands to mix the butter into the pecans to create a crumble. Take the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and insert thin slices into the loaf of bread. Place t...

  From King Arthur Flour website.  Carla Hall uses root beer to give her grandmother's classic Coca-Cola cake recipe a twist. The moist chocolate cake has a uniquely spicy personality, thanks to the addition of fresh ginger, smoked cinnamon, and star anise. 2 1/4 cups (270g)  King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1 1/2 cups (298g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (106g) light brown sugar or dark brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon  cinnamon * 1 teaspoon  nutmeg 1 teaspoon star anise, ground 1 1/2 cups (340g) root beer, flat or fizzy 16 tablespoons (227g) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup (21g)  unsweetened cocoa , Dutch-process or natural 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup (113g) buttermilk, at room temperature 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated fresh *The original recipe calls for smoked cinnamon; if you can find it, by all means use it. Ganache 1/4 cup (57g) root beer, flat or fiz...

 From ALLRECIPES this was easy once you had mis-en-place - then the assembly was awesome! Put down the fork and knife… here's a Chicago deep-dish pizza that you can actually eat by holding it in your hands! A beautiful golden crust contains a meaty, cheesy, saucy filling with Italian sausage, sweet peppers, and 3 types of cheese. The sauce and cheese char slightly on the outside as they bake, resulting in a super savory taste. 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 (16 ounce) package cold, prepared pizza dough -we found after cutting circles when it warmed it was much easier to stretch into place 4 ounces provolone cheese, diced ¾ cup cooked, crumbled Italian sausage ½ cup cooked, diced sweet peppers 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated ½ cup prepared pizza sauce ¾ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Generously grease a 12-cup standard muffin pan with 2 teaspoons oil. Step 2 Roll dough on a lightly...