Easy Lighter Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

6 large eggs 
3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon hot paprika
Preparation

1. Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover with water to 1 inch above eggs; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold running water until cool.
2. Peel eggs; cut in half lengthwise, and remove yolks. Place yolks in a bowl; mash with a fork. Stir in mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients (through pepper).
3. Spoon yolk mixture evenly into egg white halves. Sprinkle evenly with chives and paprika.

Luck of the Irish Crispy Treats

Luck of the Irish Crispy Treats Recipe

Ingredients

1. Serves: Makes 24 (2-inch square) servings.
2. 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3. 1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows
4. 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
5. 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Green Food Color
6. 6 cups crispy rice cereal

Instructions

1. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil. Lightly butter or spray foil with no stick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in large saucepan or Dutch oven on low heat. Add marshmallows; stir constantly until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and food color until smooth. Quickly add cereal to marshmallow mixture and stir until well coated.
3. Press into prepared pan using a buttered spatula. Cool. Cut into bars or use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter.

5 point Cheesecake Squares

Ingredients

1. 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2. 3/4 cup M&M or Smarties candies
3. 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
4. 1 egg
5. 1/3 cup margarine
6. 1 cup flour
7. 1/4 cup sugar, granulated
8. 1/3 cup sugar, brown packed
9. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2. Beat the margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3. Add the walnuts and flour; mix well.
4. 4. Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture; press the remaining crumb mixture into bottom of a 8″ square pan.
5. 5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
6. 6. Combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla; using an electric mixer, mix at medium speed until well blended.
7. 7. Add the egg; mix well.
8. 8. Layer 1/2 cup of the Smarties or M&M candies over the crust; top with the cream cheese mixture.
9. 9. Combine the remaining candy and reserved crumb mixture; mix well.
10. 10. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the cream cheese mixture.
11. 11. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Emerald Mint Milkshake

Ingredients

1. 1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream
2. 1 cup milk
3. McCormick® Pure Peppermint Extract
4. 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Green Food Color

Instructions

1. Place ice cream, milk, peppermint extract and green food color in blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired. Serve immediately.

Peach Ice Cubes for Iced Tea

Peach Ice Cubes for Iced Tea

Ingredients

1. 4 peaches, peeled and pitted
2. 1/3 cup sugar
3. 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Puree the peaches and combine with the sugar and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth. Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze until solid.
2. Serve with cold drinks like lemonade, iced tea, or cocktails.

Ricotta Cheesecake...

 

Description

Ricotta Cheesecake... the perfect Italian dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 Egg
• 2 Oz - Milk
• 2 Oz - Butter
• 2 Oz - Sugar
• 1 Tsp - Baking powder
• Flour - as much as needed to make a firm dough

Filling:

• 2 Lbs - Ricotta cheese
• 6 Eggs
• 1 Cup - Sugar
• 1 Tsp - Vanilla
• 1/2 Tbs - Lemon zest
• 1/2 Tbs - Orange zest
• 1 Oz - Fresh orange juice

  

Directions/Steps

Crust Preparations:

• In a bowl add the egg, milk, butter, sugar and baking powder.
• Completely mix these ingredients.
• Begin adding flour to the mix and work well.
• When all the ingredients are well amalgamated, move it to a flat surface and continue to work it with your hands until it reaches a firm consistency. Continue to add flower as needed.
•  Flatten the dough by hand and then continue to flatten it into a round shape with a rolling pin.
• Continue flattening the dough until you have a sheet of dough about 1/4 inch tick and about 15" in diameter.
• Take a 9" springform pan, coat it with butter and then sprinkle some flour over the butter.
• Lay the dough over the springform pan. Let any excess dough hang over the sides of the pan. Do not cut the excess yet.

Filling Preparation:

• In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the filling.
• With an electric mixer, mix all ingredients.

Preparation:

• Pour the mixed filling into the baking pan.
• With a sharp knife cut any excess crust dough.  Leave 1/2" of dough above surface of the filling.
• Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350F.
• Garnish with confectioner sugar or any other topping you desire.

Quick Bread Panettone

Description

Quick Bread Panettone is my simpler and easier version of the Italian panettone which is a traditional yeast sweet bread made especially for the Holidays.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 + 1/2tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2eggs
• 1cup sugar
• 1/2cup orange marmalade
• 1/2cup melted butter
• 1cup raisins
• 1cup candied fruits
• Optional 1/2cup brandy

Directions/Steps

1. In a bowl combine 2 eggs, 1cup sugar, 1/2 cup orange marmalade, 1/2 cup melted butter.
2. Add 2 cups flour, 1 + 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda.
3. Fold in 1 cup raisins and 1 cup candied fruits (optional : I soak the raisins and candied fruits in a little brandy the day before)
4. BAKE in a 9x5x3" loaf bread pan greased and floured at 350F. for 50 min. or until top is amber golden.
5. Cool it and store in a bread bag to keep moist.