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Tiramisu

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Ingredients:

Lady Fingers

Chocolate Vodka

Espresso (or really strong regular coffee)

Cocoa Powder

Vanilla Extract

Mascarpone cheese

Granulated Sugar

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Steps:

  1. Start by making your mascarpone cheese mixture. Place all your mascarpone cheese into a mixing bowl, add granulated sugar and vanilla extract to taste, and mix well.

*I found mascarpone that already had coffee added to it, but regular mascarpone will do fine, too.

*If you like your tiramisu extra sweet, add more sugar, if you like the bitter coffee taste, add less or none at all.

*You can also add heavy whipping cream to your mascarpone. This will make it much lighter and fluffier

  1. Next, make your coffee mixture by adding espresso (or just really strong regular coffee) with your chocolate vodka

*You can also add coffee flavored vodka/ liquor if you prefer.

  1. Once these are ready, start your first layer of tiramisu by dipping your ladyfingers into your coffee mix and placing into a serving dish.
  2. Once all your ladyfingers are spread out evenly, place a dollop of the mascarpone cheese mixture into the middle of your cake and spread evenly.
  3. Repeat for another layer of each.
  4. Sprinkle cocoa powder (or finely blended chocolate chips) over your top later to finish.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving

*This helps let all the flavors meld and makes for a more consistent texture throughout.

  1. INDULGE! :)

 

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Homemade Pesto

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Ingredients:

Fresh Basil Leaves

Garlic Cloves

Parmesan Cheese

Pine Nuts

Pepper

Olive Oil

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Steps:

  1. Wash and dry basil leaves and remove the big stems

*I used a 2.5 oz package of fresh basil

  1. Put basil leaves into food processor or blender
  2. Add 3-4 garlic cloves, about a handful of pine nuts, and a handful of freshly grated parmesan cheese

*Save some parmesan cheese and pine nuts to garnish with at the end

  1. Add pepper to taste
  2. Pulse the blender a little bit to break down some of the basil leaves
  3. Add olive oil by small increments while blending until you get your desired peso consistency
  4. Once pesto is completed, pour onto pasta and stir

*I like to add cherry tomatoes for some color, too, but this is optional

  1. Add leftover parmesan cheese and a few pine nuts to the top

*Pesto is also a great spread for sandwiches or a nice base for homemade pizzas!

  1. Serve and ENJOY! :)

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Garlic Bread

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Ingredients:

Good Quality Bread (we used a French Baguette)

Butter

Olive Oil

Salt

Garlic cloves

Dried or Fresh Basil

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Steps:

  1. Cut baguette or other type of bread into slices

*Thicker slices will make crunchier bread

  1. In bowl, add equal parts butter and olive oil and mix into paste
  2. To the paste, add salt, garlic cloves, and basil leaves to taste
  3. Spread the paste onto the sliced bread and put on baking sheet
  4. Place baking sheet in oven on 350 degrees for about 5-10 minutes until golden brown
  5. Serve with salad, pasta, or just by itself and ENJOY! :)
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Parmesan Chicken Fingers

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Ingredients:

Chicken Breasts

2 Eggs

Minced Garlic Cloves

Breadcrumbs

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Oregano (Freshly chopped)

Basil (Freshly chopped)

Olive Oil

Salt

Pepper

 

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Steps:

  1. Wash and slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets, set aside.
  2. Beat 2 eggs together in a bowl with minced garlic
  3. In separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil

*If you want more Parmesan flavor, add more cheese than breadcrumbs

*Can also do equal parts of both (Less cheese, less calories)

  1. Place skillet on medium heat and drizzle olive oil in pan
  2. Dip each piece of chicken in egg mixture, then dry mix, then place in the skillet

*Repeat for each chicken breast

*Creating an assembly line will help reduce mess and confusion!

  1. Cover and flip until both sides of each chicken breast are golden brown and insides are cooked

*May need to finish cooking in oven under broil

  1. Serve with marinara sauce or pasta and ENJOY! :)

 

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Chicken fingers are definitely one of my favorite childhood dishes. I remember ordering these with a side of French fries almost everywhere my parents would take me… even if they weren’t on the menu! (I was an only child for seven years so I was a tad bit spoiled—and chubby.)

I thankfully grew out of this narrow mindedness when it came to restaurant choices, but I cannot deny the fact that I do still quite enjoy these tasty little suckers.

I particularly love this recipe because it puts an adult twist on the standard chicken fingers meal you may find on your local kids menu. Parmesan chicken is a traditional and very popular Italian dish that goes great with Caesar salads, any kind of pasta, or even sandwiches!

You’ve just got to try this super easy and very delicious recipe that your kids and whole family will devour! I will feel so sad for you if you don’t. Truly— there is a lot to be loved about this very versatile meal!

Special thanks to Mikey Thomas, Melissa Nelson, Missyplaymate3 a.k.a. Rachel, and DrPapufu8923 a.k.a. Joel for sending in this request!

 

Happy Eating! :)

Kathryn & The NSH Team

 

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