Easter Feaster

Empty Tomb Rolls

1. Thaw frozen dinner roll and flatten out

2. Take a large marshmallow and roll in melted butter, then in cinnamon sugar and place in center of flatten roll

3. Seal roll around marshmallow

4. Coat the outside of the roll in melted butter and then in cinnamon sugar and place in a greased muffin tin

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 min

6. Open rolls to see the marshmallow is gone and the tomb is empty.

He is Risen!! 

Deviled Eggs

1.     Steam 6 eggs for 14 min. then cool in a bowl of ice water

2.     Cut eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks into a bowl

3.     Mash the yolks with a fork and add ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp dry mustard, 3 Tbsp miracle whip and 1 Tbsp vinegar

4.     Mix until well combined

5.     Scoop some filling into each egg and sprinkle with paprika.

Variation: Deviled Egg Bites 

1. Chop up egg whites and add to mix. 

2. Place a spoonful on toasted sliced bagel chips 

3. Top with Paprika 

Marshmallow Salad 

In a bowl mix: 

1 package pistachio pudding mix

1 container whipped topping 

1 can crushed pineapple 

1/2 cup chopped marrichino cherries 

1 cup chopped pecans 

1/2 package multicolored mini marshmallows 

Ham and Gravy

1.     Preheat oven to 275 (I know the video says 325 but I'd go a little lower to prevent the ham from drying out) 
2.     Place ham in roaster pan with 1 cup water

3.     Cover with lid or foil and bake 15 min per lb.

4.     Pour drippings into a skillet

5.     Remove a small amount of the hot liquid and mix together with 2 Tbsp cornstarch. Add mixture back to the skillet and whisk

6.     Add 1 tsp kitchen bouquet for color

7.     Allow to boil until it gets thick

Mashed potatoes

1.     Peel and dice 4-5 potatoes

2.     Boil until fork tender, drain and place in a mixing bowl

3.     Add 2 Tbsp milk, ¼ cup butter and salt to taste

4.     Whip until smooth

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Sourdough Discard Iced Animal Cookies

 Cookie Ingredients 

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup sourdough discard

2 cups white flour

1/2 cup wheat flour

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp almond extract

Icing Ingredients 

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 Tbsp meringue powder

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp butter extract 

1-2 Tbsp water

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together to form dough

2. Chill dough for about an hour

3. Roll out on floured surface to about 1/8 in thickness 

4. Cut shapes and bake for 10 min at 350 degrees

5. Let cool completely

6. Mix icing ingredients until smooth and thin (adding more or less water until you get the right consistency) 

7. Dip each cookie in the icing and scrap off excess on the side of a bowl

8. Top each cookie with sprinkles and allow to dry

9. Store in a container

Sourdough Discard Cheese Crackers

Ingredients

1 stick butter

1 1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup sourdough discard

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 tsp salt

Directions

1. In a food processor combine all ingredients until it forms a dough

2. divide dough into 8 parts

3. roll each section out to a thin as possible (I use my pasta roller on setting 7 then setting 5) 

4. place each rolled out section on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.  

5. Cut each section into small square or use a fish cutter (as shown in picture) 

6. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 min until baked but not too browned

7.  Allow to cool and store in an air tight container.  

 

Cornedbeef and Brussel Sprouts

1. In a dutch oven place corned beef roast with spices and 1-2 cups water (depending on size of roast)
2. Roast in a 225 degree oven for a total of 6 hours.
3. Rinse mini potatoes and sprouts (and remove a few of the outer leaves).
4. Add to the dutch oven about 3-4 hours into the cooking process (depending on the size of potatoes they need to cook 2-3 hours)
5. Remove from juices and serve with Guinness mustard sauce

**Could also be cooked in a crockpot on low for 8 hours.

**Speed Method 
I forgot to put mine in at noon, so I bumped up the temp to 275 degree for 4 hours and it was still very tender.  Put the potatoes and sprouts in for around 2 hours for small or the full 4 for large.

Guinness Mustard Sauce

1 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp yellow mustard
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dark Guinness Beer
1 Tbsp vinegar
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1-2 Tbsp cornstarch

1. In a saucepan over medium heat melt butter
2. Add brown sugar, mustard, dry mustard, vinegar and beer
3. Whisk until combine and sugar is dissolved.
4. Whisk in cornstarch and allow sauce to thicken.

**This would be great on bratwurst or soft pretzels.

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Six Layer Bean dip

This is a crowd favorite! We usually have it around Christmas time but it is great for anytime! 

Ingredients 

1 can Frito bean dip

¼ cup miracle whip

¼ sour cream

½ packet of taco seasoning

1 can of diced black olives

1-2 cups diced tomatoes (cherry and grape tomatoes work great for this)

1 bag of shredded lettuce

1-2 cups grated chedder/jack cheese

Directions

1. In a small bowl mix together miracle whip, sour cream and taco seasoning

2. Start spreading out layers in a flat platter

a. Bean dip

b. Taco seasoning mixture

c. Diced Olives

d. Diced tomatoes

e. Lettuce

f. Cheese

3. Serve with tortilla chips and watch it disappear

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients and Directions

1. In a mixing bowl mix together 1 brick of softened cream cheese, 2 cups shredded cooked chicken and 1 recipe of Courtney's Hot Wing Sauce (recipe Here )

2. Spread in a glass baking dish

3. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake at 350 for 30 min

4. Service warm with crackers, carrots and celery

Mango Crab Rangoon Dip

Ingredients and Directions 

1. In a food processor, dice up 1 package cook crab (real or imitation) and 1 cup frozen mango

2. In a mixer combine crab mix and 1 brick softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

3. Spread in a glass baking dish and bake for 30 min at 350

4. Top with more sweet chili sauce and serve warm with wonton chips. 

Touchdown Party Favorites

 Here's a compilation of some of my best football party food ideas! Go Chiefs! 

Courtney's Chili

1. Brown 1/2 lb ground beef (remove and discard grease) and add 1 Tbsp steak seasoning

2. In a dutch oven saute 3 sweet peppers and 1/2 small onion until tender

3. Add 1 can pork-n-beans, 1 can of red kidney beans, 1 jar of tomatoes and the ground beef. 

4. Stir in the following spices: 

2 Tbsp Chili Powder, 1/2 Tbsp season salt, 1 tsp cumin, 1 1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp oregano

5. Cover and let simmer for at least 10 min. 

6. Then serve with your favorite fixin's.  My favorites are sour cream, brown sugar, shredded cheese and crushed ritz crackers. 

**For some heat add cayenne pepper

Courtney's Hot Wings

1. fill deep fryer to max fill line with canola, vegetable or peanut oil and turn heat to 375 degree.  (Fry outside to avoid stinking up your house)

2. In a large bowl combine flour and seasoned salt

3. Add wings (40 count) and coat with flour or dredge

4. In a saucepan add 1/4 cup butter, 1 bottle of Louisiana Hot Sauce and 2 Tbsp (or more) agave nectar or honey. Turn the heat to medium and stir until butter is melted and sauce is combined.  Turn heat to low to keep warm while wings are frying

5. When the oil it hot add wings (fry in shifts of 6-8 wings of similar size)

6. The wings are done when they float to the top and turn a golden brown color (anywhere from 4-7 or more min depending on size)

7. Remove wings and drain on a paper towel

8. Coat in sauce

9. Serve immediately with celery and ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Yummy Ham Rolls

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree

2. Melt 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter and add 1/2 Tbsp mustard, 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp onion powder and 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds

3. Place sandwich rolls on a baking sheet and layer ham and cheddar cheese

4. Brush some of the butter mixture on the top of each roll and place on the ham and cheese

5. Brush the remaining butter mixture over the tops of each sandwich

6. Cover in foil and bake for 15 min

7. Remove more and bake for another 10 min

Serve immediately

Soft Pretzels 

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 cup warm water

4 cups flour

Baking soda

Sea Salt

Directions

1. I a stand mixer combine warm water, brown sugar and yeast.  Let stand 5 min until it become frothy

2. Add 2 cups flour and mix. Then add remaining 2 cups flour and mix. 

3. Using the dough hook attachment, knead until well combine and forms a tight ball

4. let dough rest 5 min

5. Meanwhile preheat oven to 450 degrees and bring 4 cups water and 6 Tbsp baking soda to a boil

6. divide  dough into 12 equal pieces

7. Roll each section into a long string. Twist into pretzel shape.  

8. Place each pretzel into the boiling soda water for about 10-15 sec. Remove and place on a cooling rack.  While its still wet sprinkle with salt.  Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (6 pretzels per baking sheet)

9. Bake for 8 mins. 

10. Let cool just a bit and enjoy the warm, soft, salty goodness that is a soft pretzel. 

Guacamole 

1. Chop 6 cherry or grape tomatoes, 2 slices of onion, 1-2 Tbsp cilantro and place in a bowl

sprinkle with 2-3 Tbsp lime juice and let soak for an hour or so

2. Mash 2 ripe avocados and add to the vegetables. 

3. Mix and add salt to taste.  

Salsa

Ingredients 

2 large tomatoes or 1 large can of tomatoes

½ yellow or orange bell pepper

1 jalapeno (leave out for mild, add for spicy)

¼ cup diced onion

1-2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

2 Tbsp lime juice

Directions

1. place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until at desired consistency

2. Serve with tortilla chips

*for those wanting extra spice try adding a habanero pepper! 

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Breakfast Yo! - Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

1. Dissolve 1 package of active dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (not hot because that will kill the yeast)
2. Add 1 tbsp brown sugar and let sit 5 min (this helps feed the yeast) 
3. Scald and cool 1 cup milk - heat milk in a saucepan until you start to see steam, don’t let it boil, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. (This helps weaken the whey protein that can inhibit the yeast. Also, When cooled to around room temperature, it works much better in the recipe than cold milk to combine the shortening and activate the yeast) so don’t skip this step 😊
4. In a mixing bowl mix together 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup shortening and 1 egg, add to the cooled milk, mix.
5. Add that to the yeast and mix
6. add 2 cup flour and mix
7. Add another 2 cups flour and 1 tsp salt, mix
8. Knead dough for 5 min. (it will be a sticky dough)
9. Place in a greased glass bowl and allow to rise to double (about an hour)
10. Turn out dough on a well floured surface and roll out into a rectangle 
11. Cover dough with butter, sugar and cinnamon. Carefully roll dough up (long side of the rectangle) then slice about 2 inch thick (about 12-15 rolls)
12. Place rolls in a greased baking dish an allow to rise (double in size) 
13. Bake at 375 for about 15-20mins.

Cream Cheese Frosting
Whip the following ingredients in a mixer - 2 oz softened  cream cheese, 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and water to make it the consistency you desire (Start with 1 Tbsp)

*Sourdough Discard Alternate Recipe

(In a bread maker dough setting) 

1. In a bread maker add the following ingredients in the following order

• 1/2 cup discard. 
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 cups flour
• 2 tsp yeast
• 1 tsp salt

2. Mix together on the dough setting

3. Roll out dough into large rectangle

4. spread butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon

5. Roll up and cut 12-15 cinnamon rolls 

6. Allow to rise in a greased baking dish

7. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15-20 min. 

*I’ve also had great results in a bread maker on the dough setting (even without warming the milk)