Very interesting cookie with a twist!!!

celebratewithcake:

Chocolate Espresso Black Pepper Cookies

A great ‘veggie’ dish to finally use up that zucchini that has been sitting in your vegetable bin since your last shopping trip. This is also a quick week night meal that everyone will love & it tastes great for lunch the next day! :)

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long grain wild rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large zucchini, cubed
• 1-2 yellow squash, cubed
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan (or romano)
• 1 tbsp all seasoning (I like Trader Joes 21 seasoning)
• 2 cups shredded Italian cheese (choose your favorite), divided

Directions

1. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the zucchini, squash, green onions, and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Add chopped tomatoes. Season with garlic salt, basil, paprika, all seasoning and oregano. Mix in the cooked rice, and 1 cup shredded cheese.Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
4. Bake uncovered 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Remove from oven & add remaining cup of shredded cheese on top.

Enjoy!! :)

This is such an easy & delicious way to give your standard chicken dinner a little boost!! The lemon, cumin & honey combine to make a unique blend of flavors that won’t disappoint your taste buds :)

Ingredients

• 8 cut up chicken pieces or tenders
• 1 - 2 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried rosemary 
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• Lemon pepper (if available)
• 1 tsp all spice (I like Trader Joes 21 seasoning)
• 1 tbsp honey

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Place chicken and potatoes in a large baking dish (lightly greased). Season generously with salt and pepper.
3. In a bowl, stir together garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin & rosemary. Pour over chicken and potatoes, mix well. Top with lemon pepper & all spice then cover dish with foil.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil, increase heat to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C), and cook until chicken and potatoes are golden, about 30 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and pour honey over the top just before serving

Enjoy!! :)

**Adapted from original recipe on Allrecipes.com**

A tasty treat….follow the link to view this recipe :)

lacuisine:

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes

Follow the link for recipe.

Thanks to Flagrante Delícia
(PS: recipe is in Portuguese)

Bacon wrapped anything….”Yes Please!!!” 

Follow the link to this amazing recipe & enjoy :)

lacuisine:

Prosciutto-Wrapped Salmon Fillet

Here is the link for this recipe.

Thanks to iVillage

thebellyrulesthemind:

Hello summer! It’s BBQ season again. Check out this awesome sweet & spicy BBQ sauce from the Belly Rules the Mind!! :)