Thursday, April 21, 2011

Sun Dried Tomato, Pesto, and Spinach Stromboli




I don't think you could ever go wrong with sun dried tomatoes and pesto. I brought this to a potluck and it was a hit! 


1 can Pillsbury Crusty French Loaf
About 1/4 cup pesto
1 cup 2% mozzarella cheese
2 cups baby spinach
Sun dried tomatoes from the jar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese


Preheat oven to 375.
Unroll the bread dough bread dough onto a cookie sheet. Spread with pesto to about 1/4 inch from the sides. Top with cheese, spinach and tomatoes. Roll up like a jelly roll, tucking the sides and place seam side down on the bottom of the pan. Brush on melted butter and top with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Sweet and Salty Chocolate Chip Cookies




Putting these in the refrigerator overnight is the key to making them the right fluffiness. Be careful not to over-salt!


2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups good quality dark chocolate chips
Sea salt


Sift flour, baking soda and salt together and set aside. Cream butter and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture. Fold in chocolate chips. Refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350.
Scoop cookie dough onto cookie sheets using a scoop. Lightly top with sea salt and bake for 12-14 minutes.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Drunken Noodles



I got this recipe from the back of a Rice Noodle Box. It turned out really good and was a nice change from regular old stir fry. Serves 2.


1/4 lb Wide Rice Noodles
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp chopped garlic
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup cleaned and cut green beans
Juice from 1/2 lime
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
2 3/4 tablespoons lower sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt


Soak noodles according to directions on package. In a large skillet, heat oil. Add garlic and brown lightly. Add onions, tomatoes, red bell pepper and green beans. Stir fry lightly for 1-2 minutes. Add drained rice noodles, stir to combine. Add lime juice, chili sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and salt, stirring continuously until noodles are firm but tender. Serve and enjoy.