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Apr26

day 144: cooking it up/super yummy baked creamy chicken taquitos, a definite keeper!

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• Project: day 144: cooking it up/super yummy baked creamy chicken taquitos, a definite keeper!
• Difficulty rating (1=easiest, 5= way too hard!): 1 (really, it was a 1, even for me!)
• Would I do it again? oh yes, and I already have! I made it once for Hayden’s teacher Abby who just had a baby without the onions and cilantro, and then again for us with!
• What I would do differently: We modified them a bit for Abby’s family, but I tried one and it was still good! We like a bit more heat, so we kept it the same for us, and it was SO good!
• Items used: for this amazing recipe head to: http://www.chef-in-training.com/2012/02/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/
Until ipinterest tomorrow!

Karie J 🙂

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Apr8

day 129: cooking it up/ so simple, but so cute Easter or Spring “Chicky Cheese Ball” appetizer

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Project: day 29: cooking it up/ so simple, but so cute Easter or Spring “Chicky Cheese Ball” appetizer
• Difficulty rating (1=easiest, 5= way too hard!): 1, this one was super easy!
• Would I do it again? yes! It was a huge hit today at our Easter party not just for it’s cute looks, but for the taste as well!
• What I would do differently: I actually might change up the decorations on it and try it for other holidays!
• Items used: cream cheese, shredded cheese, herb seasoning packet (just a bit to taste), salt and pepper, carrots and pepercorns, for the full recipe and adorable idea go to: http://jacyeats.blogspot.com/2011/04/chickie-cheeseball.html 

Until ipinterest tomorrow!

Karie J 🙂

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Feb19

day 81: baking away/ super easy and delicious chocolate dipped Oreo truffles

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• Project: day 81: baking away/ super easy and delicious chocolate dipped Oreo truffles
• Difficulty rating (1=easiest, 5= way too hard!): 1 (and I didn’t mess it up… I think!)
• Would I do it again? oh yes! They were actually too good! I will definitely have to pass these off so I don’t eat them all.
• What I would do differently: nothing at all! We halved the recipe since we we’re making them just for fun, but they are definitely party worthy. Amazing!
• Items used: recipe from:  http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-oreo-truffles/

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted

Directions

  1. Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later use. (Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.) Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
  2. Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover chocolate can be stored at room temperature for another use.) Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs.
  3. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.

Until ipinterest tomorrow!
Karie J 🙂

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Dec18

day 18: baking away/ Christmas sugar cookies, part 1

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  • Project: day 18: baking away/ Christmas sugar cookies, part 1 (part 2 will be coming in the next few days…the frosting!!!)
  • Difficulty rating (1=easiest, 5= way too hard!): 3
  • Would I do it again? yes, we tried the sugar cookies sans the frosting, and they really we’re SO yummy! They were not too sweet, just the right amount of chewiness, and oh so good!
  • What I would do differently: well, according to my husband, I do not use the rolling-pin correctly, so I’ll have to work on that technique, but hey that’s why I’m doing all this right? Trying to get better each and everyday!
  • Items used: American’s test Kitchen Recipe: http://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/detail.php?docid=26333

  • Makes 2 dozen cookies (we ended up with about 3)

    The final dough will be slightly softer than most cookie dough. For the best results, handle the dough as briefly and gently as possible when shaping the cookies. Overworking the dough will result in flatter cookies.

    INGREDIENTS
    • 2 1/4cups (11 1/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 1/2teaspoon baking soda
    • 1teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2teaspoon table salt
    • 1 1/2cups (10 1/2 ounces) sugar , plus 1/3 cup for rolling (we did not use the 1/3 cup for rolling since we will be frosting them)
    • 2ounces cream cheese , cut into 8 pieces
    • 6tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter , melted and still warm
    • 1/3cup vegetable oil
    • 1large egg
    • 1tablespoon milk
    • 2teaspoons vanilla extract
    INSTRUCTIONS
    • 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in medium bowl. Set aside.
    • 2. Place 1½ cups sugar and cream cheese in large bowl. Place remaining 1/3 cup sugar in shallow baking dish or pie plate and set aside. Pour warm butter over sugar and cream cheese and whisk to combine (some small lumps of cream cheese will remain but will smooth out later). Whisk in oil until incorporated. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; continue to whisk until smooth. Add flour mixture and mix with rubber spatula until soft homogeneous dough forms.
    • 3. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces, about 2 tablespoons each (or use #40 portion scoop). Using hands, roll dough into balls. Working in batches, roll balls in reserved sugar to coat and evenly space on prepared baking sheet, 12 dough balls per sheet. Using bottom of drinking glass, flatten dough balls until 2 inches in diameter. Sprinkle tops evenly with 4 teaspoons of sugar remaining in shallow dish (2 teaspoons per tray), discarding any remaining sugar.
    • 4. Bake, 1 tray at a time, until edges are set and just beginning to brown, 11 to 13 minutes, rotating tray after 7 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets 5 minutes. Using wide metal spatula, transfer cookies to wire rack and cool to room temperature

until ipinterest tomorrow!

Karie J 🙂

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