Yummy in my tummy Hummus

I recently became a fan of hummus so I've been testing the waters to make it at home. So far I have 2 recipes. They are very loosy goosy because it all depends on how much flavor you like. Hummus is great on crackers and veggies.

Recipe 1

2 cans of chick peas/garbonza beans

2 heaping tbs minced garlic

1/4 cup or so EVOO

water

Put your beans in a blender and add the garlic. I like to puree mine but you can make it as thick and chunky as you like. Drizzle your EVOO in and add water to thin it out. You can add as much EVOO or water as you like or not add water. I added a dash of salt to mine.

Recipe 2

2 cans chick peas

fresh rosemary

EVOO

Put beans and rosemary in the blender and puree. Drizzle in EVOO and voila!

Easy Breadsticks

1T yeast
1 1/2 c warm water
1T powered milk
1T sugar
1T kosher salt
3c flour
1 stick butter
garlic powder
kosher salt for sprinkling

In large bowl, pour water, yeast, salt, powered milk, sugar. Add flour. mix with large spoon. Knead on floured surface. (8-15 min of kneading) Using rolling pin, roll out into a 11 inch ish rectangle. Use pizza cutter to cut to desired sized breadsticks. Melt 1 stick butter. I like to use my 11X15 inch baking sheet. The pan should have a lip. (to keep the butter in :) dip each breadstick into the butter. lay in pan. sprinkle garlic powder/salt. Let them rise 1/2 -1 hour.
Bake @ 400 for15 -20 min. I promise your family will inhale these. There will be no leftovers! Very yummy with warmed marinara sauce. Sorry no pic.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Make ahead:
Boneless chicken breast halves
Sliced Harvarti or Swiss cheese
Sliced Ham of your choice – I like VA baked

Pound breasts out thin. Place a slice of cheese and of ham on each. Roll up. Dip in melted butter then bread crumbs. Lay seam side down in baking pan.
Bake till done, 1 hour? At 350.

Make just before serving:
Cream sauce: 1 stick butter, ½ cup flour, 1 t. chicken bouillon granules, stir together over heat to make a roux. Slowly add 2 cups milk or 1 cup milk and 1 cup whipping cream. Cook on low till thickened. Add some salt and pepper. Spoon over each serving of chicken.

Bubba Gump Shrimp

Yield: 4 servings.

1 stick butter
1 Tb. oregano
2 Tb. chopped garlic
1 Tb. Crushed cheyene pepper ( red pepper flakes)
24 pieces large peeled shrimp

Put all ingredient into large skillet except shrimp. Cook on med heat till butter is melted and hot. Drop in shrimp.
Stir occasionally. Toast 2 slices sour dough or other good bread.( we served this over thin spagetti w/ parmasaen cheese) Cook till shrimp are pink and just done maybe 5 minutes.

Snickerdoodles

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs thoroughly in a large bowl.

Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.

Blend dry ingredients into butter mixture.

Chill dough, and chill an ungreased cookie sheet for about 10-15 minutes in the fridge.

Meanwhile, mix 4 tablespoons sugar, and 3 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl.

Scoop 1 inch globs of dough into the sugar/ cinnamon mixture.

Coat by gently rolling balls of dough in the sugar mixture.

Place on chilled ungreased cookie sheet, and bake 10 minutes.


*note- this recipe calls for cream of tartar but I made mine without and couldn't taste any difference*

Bistro Mac & Cheese

This is the best homemade mac and cheese I've found so far. It's definitely a keeper.

1 package pasta (I used penne)
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 1/2c milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 1/4c shredded cheddar
1 1/4c shredded mozzarella
3oz. cream cheese
1/2c sour cream

Cook pasta. Melt butter and stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and seasonings. Bring to boil and cook 2 min or until thickened. Keep stirring.

Reduce heat. Add cheeses and stir until melted. Add sour cream. Add pasta and mix. Enjoy the creamy goodness!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles (makes about 5 1/2 dozen)

These are really yummy, but VERY sweet. Be careful ladies! sorry no pic

1/2 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips

1 bar chocolate candy coating

Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour, alternating with the sweetened condensed milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

In a microwave-safe bowl melt your candy coating following package directions. Take out your cookie dough mixture and roll into 1-inch balls. Dip balls into coating, drip off excess and let dry on a sheet of waxed paper, about 15 minutes. TRY to store in the refrigerator and TRY not to eat them all, it's a challenge I'm not gonna lie!