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Apr
2017

Simple S’mores Trail Mix

categories: Main Dishes, Recipes, Snacks

The weather has been warming up this week here in Iowa, which reminded me that soon we will be making s’mores by the campfire.  So when I was looking for a snack to make for my daughter’s sporting practice I had to try this recipe from Like Mother, Like Daughter.  It combines the perfect mix of sweet dark chocolate with some salt from the pretzels.   I filled up snack size baggies with this wonderful mix and the kids loved it.  My niece loves to assemble little miniature s’mores with all of the pieces as she snacked. So if you are looking for the taste of s’mores without the hassle of the campfire then try this fun blend of goodies.

Here are the ingredients you will need, 3 cups of Golden Graham Cereal, 2 cups of mini marshmallows,  1 cup of chocolate chips, 2 cups of pretzels, and 1 (10 oz.) package of Ghiradelli dark chocolate melting wafers.

Start by mixing the cereal, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and pretzels in a bowl.

Then spread out the mix on parchment paper.

Now melt one (10 oz.) bag of melting wafers according to the package directions in the microwave or on the stove top.  I used Ghiradelli dark chocolate, but you could use a different brand.

Then using a spoon drizzle the melted chocolate wafers over the mixture.

Now let the chocolate cool until it is set and then break it into pieces and fill your snack baggies or other containers.

 

Simple S'mores Trail Mix
A fun snack mix
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Ingredients
  1. 3 cups of Golden Graham Cereal
  2. 2 cups mini marshmallows
  3. 2 cups of pretzels
  4. 1 cup of chocolate chips
  5. 1 (10 oz.) package of Ghiradelli dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
  1. Start by mixing the cereal, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and pretzels in a bowl.
  2. Then spread out the mix on parchment paper.
  3. Now melt one (10 oz.) bag of melting wafers according to the package directions in the microwave or on the stove top. I used Ghiradelli dark chocolate, but you could use a different brand.
  4. Then using a spoon drizzle the melted chocolate wafers over the mixture.
  5. Now let the chocolate cool until it is set and then break it into pieces and fill your snack baggies or other containers.
Adapted from Like Mother, Like Daughter
Adapted from Like Mother, Like Daughter
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Feb
2017

Ranch and Salsa Wraps

categories: Appetizers, Recipes

This wrap is perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or a crowd-pleasing party food. With the big game coming up this Sunday, you will need something to take with you to the party you’re attending.  This wrap is packed full of flavor from everyone’s favorite ranch seasoning, healthy green peppers, and your choice of salsa.  With that much flavor going on, you can’t go wrong.  I used leftover rotisserie chicken in my wraps, which made my prep work very easy.  So let’s mix up the filling, get out the tortillas and start wrapping.

In a bowl mix 1 cup of shredded cooked chicken (if you just cooked the chicken you want to let it cool before putting it in this wrap or use leftover chicken or canned chicken), 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of salsa, 1 chopped green pepper, and 1 (1 oz.) package of dry ranch seasoning.

 

Fill tortillas with a 1/4 of the mixture and then roll them up.

Cut them into five pieces.

Arrange on a platter and refrigerate before and after serving. This recipe makes 21 small wraps.

Now you are ready for the big game with a yummy plate of appetizers.

Ranch and Salsa Wraps
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup of shredded cooked chicken (if you just cooked the chicken you want to let it cool before putting it in this wrap or use leftover chicken or canned chicken)
  2. 1/2 cup of sour cream
  3. 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  4. 1/2 cup of salsa
  5. 1 chopped green pepper
  6. 1 (1 oz.) package of dry ranch seasoning
  7. 4 (9 inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
  1. In a bowl mix 1 cup of shredded cooked chicken (if you just cooked the chicken you want to let it cool before putting it in this wrap or use leftover chicken or canned chicken), 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of salsa, 1 chopped green pepper, and 1 (1 oz.) package of dry ranch seasoning.
  2. Fill tortillas with a 1/4 of the mixture and then roll them up.
  3. Cut them into five pieces.
  4. Arrange on a platter and refrigerate before and after serving. This recipe makes 21 appetizers.
Cooking Up Cottage https://www.cookingupcottage.com/
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Jan
2017

Top 5 Recipes of 2016

categories: Desserts, Main Dishes, Recipes, Side dishes

From Meatball Baked Ziti to Strawberry Fluff Salad, these are the top 5 most clicked on recipes from 2016. Since 2016 just came to a close, I am thrilled to share the top 5 Cooking Up Cottage recipes of last year.  Now It seems you all enjoy a good main dish for a weeknight along with some goodies for dessert so I’ll be sure to include more of those recipes in 2017!  

1. Baked Ziti with Meatballs – This recipe features homemade meatballs, a delightful amount of gooey cheeses all mixed together with a hearty ziti pasta. [GET THE RECIPE HERE]

2. Cream Cheese and Chive Stuffed Chicken – This chicken recipe stays so moist when cooked to perfection, because it is baked in butter and its crispy coating holds in the juices. [GET THE RECIPE HERE]

3. Chicken Pot Pie – This recipe is so simple that your kids can help make it on those busy weeknights. And, it’s healthy since it’s packed full of vegetables so you can feel good about getting the kids to eat their corn, beans, carrots, peas, and green beans. The best part of this dish is the flakey, buttery crescent roll topping that is woven over the filling.  [GET THE RECIPE HERE]

4. Strawberry Fluff Salad – This is a fun, light, and fluffy salad. It will satisfy your party guests with its sweet flavor and heavenly fresh strawberries. [GET THE RECIPE HERE]

5. Blueberry Bars – This bar will make your taste buds dance. It has a blueberry topping on a wonderfully buttery cake. [GET THE RECIPE HERE] 

Happy New Year!

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Dec
2016

Green Bean Casserole

categories: Recipes, Side dishes

Today I’m featuring a classic recipe that is a holiday meal favorite! My family has been wondering why this particular recipe wasn’t on the blog yet, since we’ve all gotten used to relying on this blog for our “grocery list” when we go to the store for ingredients. It’s so nice not having to carry around the paper recipe, not having to write down a list of ingredients. Now we just look it up on the phone, and we’re all set. Now my family is starting to name off a list of recipes that I need to feature, and Green Bean Casserole made the top of the list this week. This recipe is so simple to make, and it only requires four basic ingredients that combine to make a wonderful mixture topped with crunchy, flavorful, fried onions. So if you are bringing a dish to your family’s meal or you’re hosting a dinner, choose this family favorite for a guaranteed thumbs up from the bunch.

bean-1Start by greasing a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. If you are making this dish for a large crowd you will need to double the recipe and use a bigger casserole dish. Then drain the two cans of green beans.

draining-beansThen put one can of beans in the bottom of the casserole dish.

green-bean-layerMix the can of soup and 1/2 of an empty soup can of milk in a bowl.

mixing-soup

Pour half of this mixture over the beans.

soup-layerNow add a layer of 3/4 of the can of crispy fried onions.

onion-layerAdd the other can of beans, the rest of the soup mixture, and then the rest of the onions.

last-onion-layer

Now bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Green Bean Casserole
Serves 6
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1 hr
Cook Time
1 hr
Ingredients
  1. 2 (14.5 oz.) cans of green beans
  2. 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can of cream of mushroom soup
  3. 1 (2.8 oz.) can crispy fried onion rings
  4. 1/2 of a soup can of milk
Instructions
  1. Start by greasing a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. If you are making this dish for a large crowd you will need to double the recipe and use a bigger casserole dish. Then drain the two cans of green beans.
  2. Then put one can of beans in the bottom of the casserole dish.
  3. Mix the can of soup and 1/2 of an empty soup can of milk in a bowl.
  4. Pour half of this mixture over the beans.
  5. Now add a layer of 3/4 of the can of crispy fried onions.
  6. Add the other can of beans, the rest of the soup mixture, and then the rest of the onions.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
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