Goat Cheese Enchilada

Friday, February 21, 2014 - Posted by Bethany

This winter feels like it is never going to end! I keep looking for ways to make it through until spring. This enchilada recipe with fresh spinach, onion, and tomatoes gives you a taste of the garden. Enchiladas are always a great lunch or light supper. This variation adds in some veggies and makes for a healthy treat.

Goat Cheese Enchiladas

Ingredients:
Olive Oil
1 onion, sliced thin
9 oz fresh baby spinach
4 oz goat cheese
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
4 tortillas, 8 inch

Directions:
In large skillet, saute onions in olive oil until caramelized (golden brown). Remove onions, add spinach with 1 tbsp water, and cook until spinach is just wilted. Remove spinach from heat. To assemble, spread 1 oz goat cheese on each tortilla then evenly distribute the onion, spinach, and tomatoes between the 4 tortillas. Heat tortilla on lightly greased skillet until golden brown and cheese starts to melt. Fold in half and serve while warm. Enjoy!

Adapted from Fitness Magazine

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Double Strawberry Cupcakes

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - Posted by Bethany

Ready for one of the most delicious cupcakes you've ever tasted? This Strawberry Cake topped with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting is sure to be a new favorite. Great for summer events and, of course, Valentines Day. I've used this recipe for a 2-layer round cake, regular cupcakes, or mini cupcakes. Just adjust the cooking times accordingly.

Double Strawberry Cupcakes

Cake Ingredients:

18.25 oz white cake mix

3 oz strawberry flavored instant gelatin

15 oz package frozen strawberries in syrup,

thawed and pureed

4 large eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup water

Frosting Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter, softened

8 oz package cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup frozen strawberries in syrup,

thawed and pureed

1/2 tsp strawberry extract

7 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line cupcake tins with cupcake liners.

Mix together cake mix and gelatin. Add pureed strawberries, eggs, oil, and water. Mix until smooth. Bake until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 15-20 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add pureed strawberries and strawberry extract and beat together. Add confectioners' sugar slowly until smooth.

Originally from Paula Deen.

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Fudge Brownies

Monday, February 10, 2014 - Posted by Bethany

Valentine's week is here! I love all the special treats is brings. One of my new favorite recipes is this brownie recipe. So moist and chocolaty, they just melt right in your mouth. I've been playing with add-ins to make them unique (Salted Caramel Brownies, anyone?). More variations to come, but lets just start with this basic, yet delicious, perfect brownie.

Fudge Brownies

Makes an 8 x 8" pan:
3 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 stick butter
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup all purpose flour

Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 8 x 8 pan with non-stick spray, or use butter to grease pan. Microwave chocolate and butter until just melted, do 30-seconds at a time, stirring between. Mix in sugar, then eggs one at a time. Next add salt and vanilla. Stir in flour until well blended. Heat in oven for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

*Can double this recipe for a 9 x 13" pan.

Adapted from Smitten Kitchen

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