Super Bowl Recipe! Tater Tot Arancini Recipe!

Hello again! Today's first recipe is yet another that can be used at a Super Bowl Party, or really a recipe that can be used at any time!

Tater Tot Arancini 
Prep: 30 Minutes
Total: 30 Minutes
Makes: 12

Ingredients: 
- 1 Pound (about 3 cups) Frozen Tater Tots
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Ounces Mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 cubes
- 1/3 cup of Breadcrumbs
- Kosher Salt
- Vegetable Oil, for deep frying
- Warmed Marinara Sauce, for serving

Instructions:
1. Put the Tater Tots in a large microwavable-safe bowl and microwave until slightly thawed, about 4 minutes. Let cool, then lightly mash with your hands. Stir in the egg and flour. Form the mixture into twelve 1 1/2 inch balls with damp hands.

2. Make an indentation in the middle of each ball and stuff with a mozzarella cube; form the Tater Tot mixture around the cheese to cover.

3. Combine the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350F. Working in batches, roll the balls in the breadcrumbs and fry until golden, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt. Serve with marinara sauce.

Enjoy!

Super Bowl Recipe! Cheesy Bacon-Tater Tot Pie Recipe!

Hello again!
Here is another great recipe for that Super Bowl Party that you have planned. Or really a recipe that you can use anytime!

Cheesy Bacon-Tater Tot Pie
Prep: 15 Minutes
Total: 45 Minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients:
- 1 pound (3 Cups) Frozen Tater Tots
- Cooking Spray
- 4 Slices Bacon
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Sriracha
-  Chopped Fresh Chives for topping

Instructions:
1. Bake the Tater Tots as the label directs. Reduce the oven temperature to 400F and lightly coast a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.

2. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, turning once, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then roughly chop

3. Lightly press the Tater Tots into the prepared dish. Top with cheese and bacon. Bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise with the Sriracha. Drizzle the pie with the spicy mayonnaise and sprinkle with chives.

Enjoy! 

Super Bowl Recipe! Chorizo-Tater Tot Bites Recipe!

Hi and welcome to the first of several recipes that are just perfect for a Super Bowl Party! Or really perfect for any party! Enjoy!

Chorizo-Tater Tot Bites
Active/Prep: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 1 hour & 15 minutes
Serves: 6 to 8

Ingredients:
- 1 Pound (about 3 Cups) Frozen Tater Tots
- 10 Ounces Fully Cooked (Not Dried) Chorizo Sausage, diced.
- 12 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Half-and-Half
- Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Monteray Jack Cheese (about 6 ounces)
- 4 Scallions, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter

Instructions:
1. Bake the Tater Tots as the label directs and set aside. Reduce the oven temperature to 375F.

2. Meanwhile, cook the Chorizo in a medium ovenproof nonstick skilled over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and wipe out the skillet.

3. Whisk the eggs with the half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the Tater Tots, cheese and scallions.

4. Melt the butter in the skillet and add the egg mixture, spreading it out with a rubber spatula. Scatter the Chorizo over the top, transfer the skilled to the oven and bake until the eggs are set, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, then slide onto a cutting board and cut into bite-size pieces.

Enjoy!

Three Recipes using Minute Rice!

Hello All! Here are three different recipes that are simple and easy to use with Minute Rice!

Image Source: Google Images

The first recipe today will use Minute White Rice!

Recipe: Yummy Orange Chicken Rice
Servings: Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients: 
- 1 Cup Minute White Rice, uncooked
- 1 Jar (12 oz) Orange Marmalade
- 1/2 Cup Orange Juice
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 2 Cups Cooked Chicken; Grilled or Roasted
- 1 Large Orange; Washed and thinly sliced
- 1 Cup Frozen Sugar Snap Peas; Thawed
- Slivered Almonds, for serving.


Instructions: 
1. Prepare rice according to package directions. In a small saucepan, combine marmalade, orange juice and water. Simmer until blended and reduced by 50%. It should be like syrup.

2. Add Chicken, orange slices and peas until all are hot.

3. Serve over rice. If desired, sprinkle with slivered almonds.

Helpful Hint: Instead of using chicken, try two cups of cooked turkey to make it even healthier. 

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Recipe #2 is for Minute Brown Rice

Recipe: Zesty Asian Chicken Salad
Servings: Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients: 
- 1 Cup Minute Brown Rice, uncooked
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Granulated Sugar
- 2 1/2 Cups Cooked Chicken; Shredded
- 1 Bag Broccoli Slaw
- 1 Red Bell Pepper; Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves; Chopped

Instructions:
1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool.

2. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and sugar. Mix until sugar dissolves.

3. Add chicken, slaw and bell peppers. Toss to combine ingredients. Top with cilantro.

Helpful Hint: For a spicy version, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of Sriracha sauce to the dressing or for a fresh take, wrap in lettuce leaves.

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  The final recipe that calls for Minute Rice, will call for Minute Multi-Medley; which contains brown rice, red rice, wild rice and quinoa.

Recipe: Multi-Grain Fruit Muffins
Servings: Makes 12 Muffins

Ingredients:
- 1 Bag Minute Multi-Grain Medley; uncooked.
- 1 Cup Apple Juice
- 1 Large Egg; Lightly Beaten
- 1 1/2 Cups Vanilla Soy or Almond Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Agave Necter
- 1/2 Cup Dried Fruit Bits; Chopped
- 2 Cups Gluten-Free Baking Mix
- NonStick Cooking Spray

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425F. Prepare rice according to package directions, using apple juice instead of water. cool.

2. In a medium bowl, combine egg, vanilla soy or almond milk, and agave. Stir in Multi-Grain Medley and fruit. Fold in baking mix. Blend until combined.

3. Coat a 12-inch muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Divide batter into cups and bake for 20 minutes.

Helpful Hint: Use an ice cream scoop to portion out batter. 

Hope you enjoy these recipes!

Cherry Citrus Scones Recipe

Recipe: Cherry Citrus Scones
Makes: 6 - 8 Scones
Active Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour, plus more for dusting
• 3 Tablespoons Sugar
• 2 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Fine Salt
• 6 Tablespoons Cold Unsalted Butter; cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/3 Cup Dried Cherries; Chopped
• 2 Teaspoons Finely Grated Lemon Zest
• 2 Large Eggs
• 4-5 Tablespoons Heavy Cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425F.

2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Work the butter into the flour mixture with your fingers until it resembles a coarse meal. Stir in the cherries and zest.

3. Beat together one egg and 4 tablespoons of cream in a small bowl. Add to the flour mixture and mix with a fork until the dough comes together (if the dough seems dry, add the remaining cream).

4. Turn the dough into a floured surface. Pat into a 7-inch round about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into rounds using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.

5. Gather and re-roll the scraps.

6. Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with the remaining egg, beaten.

7. Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes.

Enjoy! 

Drink of the Month - January 2016

Hello and Welcome to a monthly blog post to which I am going to call 'Drink of the Month'.

January's Drink is Bloody Mary Pick-Me-Up

Ingredients (Makes 8 Drinks)
- 4 Cups of Tomato Juice
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice (From about 2 Lemon) plus wedges for garnish
- 3 Tablespoons Prepared Horseradish
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Sambal Oelek (Asian Chili Sauce)
- Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Celery Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 16 Ounces Cold Vodka
- Celery Stalks, Pickled Peppers, Jalapeno-Stuffed Olives and Pickled Okra for garnish

Instructions
1. Combine the tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, sambal oelek and 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper in a large pitcher, stirring with a long spoon. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
2. Combine the celery salt and chili powder on a plate. Moisten the rims of 8 glasses with lemon wedges; dip in the celery salt mixture and fill the glasses with ice. Add the vodka to the tomato mixture; stir to combine. Pour into the prepared glasses. Garnish with celery, peppers, olives, okra and lemon wedges.

Enjoy Your Drink of the Month! 

Update!

Hi Guys!

I can't believe it's been nearly a year since I updated this blog and for that I apologize! I never wanted to abandon this blog the way that I have but it wasn't my intention to do so. But life got in the way and then one thing and another happened.

But now that things have finally settled down, I want to get back to posting recipes that I want to share with others; whether I find them in magazines or not. I also want to do something that I want to refer to as 'Drink of the Month' as I found an article in a magazine that gives out a Drink recipe for each month.

Now I want to be clear that I don't claim any of these recipes as my own as I hold no claim to them at all and they belong to their original author. If the recipe that I post is connected with anyone's name then I will give them full credit for the recipe. All I want to do is share these recipes with others and I just want others to have a chance to try these delicious recipes!

That being said, I will be posting some recipes that can be used for the upcoming Super Bowl, so I will be posting these recipes up rather quickly as the Super Bowl is hurriedly coming up on us; so I want people to be prepared for it!

Until Next Time!