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Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower Gratin with Lemon

This creamy gratin has the vibe of an upscale macaroni and cheese but with nutrient packed cauliflower instead of macaroni.

Hands-on Time: 10 min. | Total Time: 55-60 min. | Serves: 6-8 | Difficulty: Medium

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 Tbsp. butter, divided
  • 2 lbs. cauliflower, about 1 large head, trimmed and chopped into ½” pieces
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1½ tsp. basil, divided
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon rind, minced
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
Candy Bar Squares

Candy Bar Squares

Ingredients:

Hands-on Time: 20 min. | Total Time: 50 min. | Serves: 48 bars | Difficulty: Easy

CRUST:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted and cooled

FILLING/TOPPING:

  • 2 cups flaked (sweetened) coconut
  • 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
  • 6 bars (1.45 oz. each) chocolate with almonds

Wizard’s Magic Cider Mix

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups apple cider
  • 3 cups red grape juice
  • 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 6 whole cloves, placed in a tea infuser or tied in cheesecloth
  • Cinnamon sticks, garnish
Meat and vegetable kabobs grilled on skewers, on a tray with grilled soft tortillas and salsa

Fajita Kabobs

Ingredients:

  • ½ lb. sirloin steak, cut into 1-2” strips
  • ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-2” strips
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp. dry fajita seasoning
  • 1 bell pepper, any color, cut into 1” pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, cut into ½” wedges
  • 8 soft flour tortillas for fajitas (6”)
  • 8 (12”) metal skewers
  • Sour cream, if desired

Southwest Pinwheel

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
  • ¼ tsp. lime zest
  • 8 each 10” flour tortillas
  • 1 can (16-oz.) refried beans
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 each Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 can (3.8-oz.) sliced black olives
Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or more if desired)
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Pepperoni Dip with Garlic Knots

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (11 oz.) refrigerated breadstick dough
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. dried Italian herbs
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup pizza sauce
  • ⅛ tsp. red pepper flakes, optional
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 oz. pepperoni, chopped, divided
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Banana Split Milkshake

Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups frozen bananas, sliced
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 7-8 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • Hot fudge, peanuts, whipped cream & cherries, to garnish

Bruschetta Cheese Ball

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 oz. soft goat cheese
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, rinsed, and dried
  • ½ cup basil, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ⅛ tsp. pepper
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 3 Tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes, diced, rinsed and dried
  • 3 Tbsp. basil, chopped
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • 1 Tbsp. basil, chopped in long pieces (chiffonade)
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
  • 2 baguettes, sliced into ½” pieces
  • Olive oil

Grilled Corn Salsa

Ingredients

  • 3 ears corn on the cob, husked
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • ¼ red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper