Cadbury Egg Chocolate Chip Cookies

The cadbury chocolate eggs are my favorite Easter candy. I meant to make this recipe last year when I saw it around, but never got to it. So it was on my list to make for Easter this year. These are delicious and a wonderful add on to your Easter celebration. I used mini chocolate chips with the chopped eggs in this recipe.Here's the link to the recipe:


http://acozykitchen.com/chocolate-chip-easter-egg-cookies/

Lasagna Roll ups and Turkey Meatballs

 

 

I used whole wheat lasagna for this, but you can also use regular lasagna.

 

• your favorite pasta sauce
• 1 box of lasagna noodles
• 4 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp grated pecorino cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 lg eggs
• 5 sprigs thyme leaves, chopped

1. Cook the lasagna noodles to al dente
2. Fill a bowl with cold ice water, remove pasta from water and put in ice water.
3. Mix ricotta, pecorino, parmesan,eggs,  1 1/2 cups mozzarella and thyme
4. Drain the pasta and towel dry off
5. Coat the bottom of baking dish with sauce
6. Spread 3 tbsp of cheese mixture on each noodle, spread out cheese on noodle and roll up, place in baking dish.
7. Place cooked turkey meatballs in same baking dish, cover with sauce and rest of the mozzarella
8. Bake at 350 till cheese is completely melted (about 30 minutes)



Bacon Parmesan Pasta

This pasta was really good and a quick and easy side. I made it with a different pasta. Here's the link to the recipe

http://www.yummly.com/blog/2012/10/bacon-parmesan-penne-and-more-5-ingredient-pastas/

Smore Cookies

These were a fun cookie to make and were delicious. Definitely add them to your next party. The site I got them from is one of my favorite blogs and I love all of her recipes.

http://www.kevinandamanda.com/recipes/dessert/gooey-smores-cookies.html

Stuffed Mushroom Cups

These are a quick and easy appetizer, made them for my anniversary party and they were delicious. Here's the link to the recipe:

http://www.jensfavoritecookies.com/2013/02/16/stuffed-mushroom-cups/

Mini Pizza Appetizers

This is a Rachael Ray recipe and a great party appetizer

• 3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp italian seasoning
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup chopped pepperoni
• 1/2 cup of your favorite marinara sauce

1. Preheat oven to 350,grease mini muffin cups
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and italian seasoning
3. Add in milk and egg and stir till combined
4. Stir in parmesan, pepperoni and mozzarella, let sit about 10 minutes
5. Stir batter and divide in mini muffin cups
6. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed
7. Serve with warm marinara sauce

Mushroom Risotto

I've been on a Risotto kick lately, guess it's from watching all the food shows I watch. This one was really good. I did squeeze a little lemon in this since I made this as a side dish to go with the chicken I made and posted yesterday. Was so delicious and if you are a fan of risotto I definitely would make it. Here's the link:

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/10/risotto-is-creamy-italian-rice-dish.html