Easy Broccoli Slaw

Broccoli Slaw

 

 

Easy Broccoli Slaw with a homemade creamy dressing is a side salad that takes only minutes to make and is perfect for any summer time or year round  gathering.

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 large tablespoon plain nonfat greek yogurt
• 1 large tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• squeeze of lime
• 1 (12-ounce) bag broccoli slaw
• 1 small tart apple, julienned
• 1/4 cup walnut pieces
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In small dish, mix together shallot, yogurt, mayo, vinegar, sugar, and lime to make dressing. this can be prepared ahead of time, but allow dressing to sit at least 30min to let the flavors combine.
2. Toss broccoli slaw, apple, and walnuts to combine. Coat with dressing and toss. Add salt and pepper, as desired.

Rose Victoria's Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza

Mmmm, eating an entire dessert pizza at home in your pajama pants is completely fine by me.

Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 12-inch-diameter thin crust pizza dough 
• 1/3 + 1/2 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips divided

Sauce

• 8 oz cream cheese (1 package)
• 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Streusel

• 2 tablespoons butter melted
• 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar packed
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 500°F. Line a pizza pan with parchment paper and place 12" rolled out pizza dough on parchment paper.
2. Sprinkle 1/3 cup mini chocolate evenly over pizza dough.

Sauce

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the cream cheese at 10 second intervals, stirring at each interval until it is just melted.
2. Add 4 Tbsp sugar and vanilla. Stir well.
3. Pour cream cheese mixture over dough and chocolate chips, using a knife or the back of a spoon to spread it evenly over the crust.
4. Top with 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, sprinkling evenly.

Streusel

1. In a small microwave-safe dish, melt 2 Tbsp butter and set aside.
2. In a medium-sized bowl combine flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
3. Add in butter and vanilla extract, combine using a fork. The streusel topping should clump together in smaller pieces.
4. Using your hands, sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the pizza.
5. Bake for 7 minutes, the streusel should begin to turn a light brown.
6. Remove from oven, allow to cool for several minutes and then cut and serve.

Recipe Notes

Cherry Cheesecake Pizza

Cherry Cheesecake Pizza

Dig into this decadent dessert, Cherry Cheesecake Pizza, made with refrigerated pizza crust. A unique dessert pizza that is sure to impress!

Ingredients:

• 1 Pillsbury Pizza Crust (or your own homemade pizza crust or other brand of refrigerated pizza crust)
• 1 package cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup sugar + 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 can cherry pie filling

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a pizza pan and spread out dough to fit. Sprinkle 1 tbsp sugar evenly over dough. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, egg and 1/3 cup sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over pizza dough leaving a gap around the edge. Bake for 25 minutes or until cream cheese is set and crust is lightly browned.
4. Remove from oven and let cool 30 minutes. Then top with cherry pie filling leaving a gap around the edge. Refrigerate uneaten portions.

Mac N Cheese Pizza Pie

bake and enjoy!!!

Mac N Cheese Pizza Pie

A deep dish macaroni and cheese pizza.

Ingredients

1. 1-16 Ounce  Pizza Dough.
2. 1 1/4 Cup of Dry Macaroni, Cooked.
3. 5 Tablespoons of Cold Butter, Thinly Sliced.
4. 4 Ounces of Mild Cheddar Cheese, Shredded.
5. 2 Ounces of Parmesan Cheese, Shredded.
6. 4 Ounces of Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded.
7. 1/2 Cup of Ricotta Cheese.
8. 4 Eggs.
9. 1/2 Cup of Milk.
10. Salt and Pepper to Taste.
11. 10" Iron Skillet.

Instructions

1. Take your dough out to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
3. In a medium/large saucepan cook your macaroni until soft and drain.
4. In a large bowl, place your macaroni, then add your butter, eggs, cheese, milk then salt and pepper to taste (I usually salt pretty liberally).
5. Mix very well and set aside.
6. Place your dough on a floured surface and using either a rolling pin or your hands flatten and stretch out your dough until large enough to be placed in your iron skillet with a slight overhang that you can trim off or just fold over which I did.
7. Pour your macaroni and cheese mix into your dough and bake for 30 minutes uncovered, then loosely place foil on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
8. Let cool slightly and serve.

Notes

1. You can put more or less cheese, or any variation of types of cheese that you may like better 🙂

Deep Dish Apple Pizza

Ingredients:
Apple Filling
2 tbsp butter
3 Granny smith apples, peeled & sliced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Dough Base
1 Can of pizza dough
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Crumble Topping
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cup flour
Icing
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Start by preparing the filling for your deep dish apple pizza. In a medium sized skillet melt your butter. Add in your apples and stir so they are all coated with butter and let cook for about 5 minutes. Add your brown sugar and cinnamon and mix it through, allowing it to thicken on the heat for a few moments. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Spray a 9 inch round pan or spring-form pan with cooking spray. Line it with your pizza dough forming a little bit of a crust around the edge. Then brush the melted butter over it evenly. In a small bowl, mix together your sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle it over the crust. Pour your cooled apple filling over the crust and spread it in an even layer so it will cook properly. In a mixing bowl, prepare your crumble topping. Combine the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt with the melted butter and stir. Add the flour to the bowl and fold it in until combined in a crumble texture. Spread the crumble over the apple pizza. Place the pizza in the over for 8 – 10 minutes or until the crust is cooked and golden brown. While it cooks, mix your powdered sugar with the milk to create a light glaze for the top of your pizza. Once the pizza is finished cooking pour the glaze on top and then you are ready to enjoy! This delicious dessert won’t take too long to make and will definitely remind you why apples are the best ingredient for all your snacks!

"Yummy" Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients:
1 1/2 C Flour
1¼ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Baking Soda
¾ C Butter
¾ C Sugar
¾ C Brown Sugar
1 ½ tsp. Vanilla
1 1/2 C Creamy Peanut Butter (split)
2 Eggs
1 ½ C Quick Oats

Frosting:
½ C Butter (1 stick)
3 ½ C Powdered Sugar
2 T Cocoa
¼ C Milk
1 tsp. Vanilla

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugars, 3/4 C peanut butter, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add dry ingredients, just until incorporated. Then, stir in the oats. Spread onto a greased 11 x 15 Jelly Roll Pan (cookie sheet). Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes.

The frosting is a two step process. First, whip the remaining ¾ C Creamy Peanut Butter until it becomes lighter colored and fluffy. Carefully spread the whipped peanut butter over the pan cookie.
Then, add butter to a small sauce pan and melt the butter. Add the milk and cocoa. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Heat just until boiling. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Then, gradually add the powdered sugar. Stir until thickened. Pour over the peanut butter and gently spread over the cookie. Cool completely, and slice into bar cookies.

Rose Victoria's Best-Ever Salad

I highly recommend using my salad dressing recipe below - no substituting. All the flavors together is what makes this salad so delicious.   

  Rose Victoria's Best-Ever Salad:

 
Ingredients

• 1 bag spring salad mix 
• 1 bag romaine 
• 3 oz bag of Oscar Mayer real bacon (It's best to make your own bacon - but I almost always cheat - applewood smoked bacon is awesome with this salad)
• 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
• 1 large granny smith apple, chopped
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans or almonds
• 5 oz  Gorgonzola or blue cheese crumbled

Directions
Clean lettuce, place in large bowl and top with ingredients - toss.  

Tips

• You can add more or less of each ingredient - do what you prefer.  

• Chop the apple right before serving to prevent it from browning.  

• To toast almonds or pecans - place in skillet on medium high heat, stirring until they are toasted.

• If you plan on serving the entire salad, go ahead and add the dressing a little at a time, blending until you reach desired amount.  If not, keep dressing separate and add individually.

• This salad is great with grilled chicken tossed on top for a meal.

  Rose Victoria's Sweet Balsamic Dressing 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard (or a little squeeze of yellow or Grey Poupon mustard)
• Few twists of fresh cracked pepper Or use 1/8 tsp of reg ground pepper

Directions
Whisk all the ingredients together, until sugar and oil are blended.  It takes a few minutes for the oil and sugar to blend.  Keep whisking....it will blend.