Jell-o Easter Eggs

I had planned on posting this last Friday, but I got hung up getting our condo ready (moving day draws closer and closer).  I found this on Facebook, where it originally comes from Delish.  It looked like a fun alternative to Easter Eggs.

Ingredients:

• Cooking Spray
• Food safe syringe
• Plastic Easter Eggs
• 1 package blue Jell-o
• 1 package pink Jell-o
• 1 package yellow Jell-o
• 1 package green Jell-o
• 1 cup cool whip (divided)

Directions:

• Using a pair of scissors, make a small hole at the tip of each plastic egg.
• Grease the inside of each egg with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl or measuring cup, combine Jell-o powder and 3/4 cup boiling water.
• Whisk until powder is completely dissolved.
• Add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/4 cup cool whip, whisk to combine.
• Repeat process with remaining Jell-o flavors.
• Place eggs hole side up in an empty egg carton.
• Using syringe, fill each egg 1/3 of the way with one color.
• Place in the refrigerator, for 45 minutes, to set.
• Fill each egg another 1/3 of the way with another color.
• Return to refrigerator, for 45 minutes more, to set.
• Fill eggs the rest of the way with another color.
• Return to refrigerator, for 1 hour more, to completely set.
• Gently open plastic eggs to unmold Jell-o eggs.

Ham, Egg & Cheese Roll-Ups

I found this recipe on Facebook and it comes originally from delish.com.  I think it would make a great Sunday brunch, especially if company was coming.

Ingredients:

• 10 eggs
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 20 slices ham

Directions:

• Heat broiler.
• In a large bowl, whisk eggs with garlic powder and season with salt and pepper.
• In a large, nonstick skillet, over medium heat, melt butter.
• Add eggs and scramble, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in cheddar until melted, stir in spinach and tomatoes until combined.
• On a cutting board place 2 slices of ham, top with a big spoonful of egg mixture and roll up.
• Repeat with remaining ham and egg mixture.
• Place roll-ups in a shallow baking dish and broil until ham is crispy. 

Easy Pork Mole

Combine chocolate, coffee and spices to create a rich mole recipe.  This Easy Pork Mole recipe is great entrée for weeknights or busy weekends.  As always...Kraft recipe, Kraft ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
• 1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 oz. Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
• 2 tsp. Maxwell House Instant Coffee Original Roast
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 can chili-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2-2/3 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Directions:

• Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat. 
• Add meat and yellow onions; cook 10 min. or until meat is evenly browned and onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add next 4 ingredients; mix well.
• Stir in tomatoes; simmer on low heat 15 min. or until meat is done, stirring occasionally. 
• Top with green onions. 
• Serve over rice.

Parmesan-Turkey Meatloaf

Meatloaf is always a fan favourite, but why not treat your taste buds to something different?  This easy-to-make meatloaf, flavoured with tomatoey ketchup, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings, is sure to become a few family favourite.  As always...Kraft recipe, Kraft ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
• 1/2 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Light Grated Cheese
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1-1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
• 1-1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 1-1/2 lb. lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix ketchup, cheese, tomato paste, basil and oregano until blended.
• Spoon half the ketchup mixture into large bowl. 
• Add remaining ingredients; mix just until blended.
• Press turkey mixture into 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining ketchup mixture.
• Bake 55 min. or until meatloaf is done

Smoky Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs have always been a special party treat to me.  That is why I have as many versions of them in my recipes section as I do.  This recipe came from April 11 in my recipe-a-day calendar.

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 1 shallot
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• Kosher salt

Directions:

• Hard boil eggs.
• While eggs are cooking, thinly slice shallot into small rings.
• In a small pan heat vegetable oil and cook shallots until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
• Remove from the pan and place on paper towel  to cool.
• Sprinkle with a bit of kosher salt.
• When eggs are cooked, cooled, and peeled, slice them in half and scoop out the yolks.
• Smash yolks with a fork.
• Mix the tomatoes with the egg yolks, mayonnaise, paprika, and about 1/8 tsp. kosher salt (or to taste).
• Spoon the mixture into the egg white halves.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Directly before serving, top each egg with a crispy shallot to garnish.

Beef Tips And Noodles

Enjoy the savoury taste of beef tips & noodles this evening.  You only need a handful of ingredients and half an hour to make this saucy beef and noodle recipe.  As always...Kraft recipe, Kraft ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups egg noodles, uncooked
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1 lb. beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can Heinz Beef Gravy
• 2 Tbsp. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce

Directions:

• Cook noodles as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. 
• Add meat; cook 6 to 8 min. or until evenly browned, stirring frequently. 
• Remove meat from skillet; set aside.
• Add onions to skillet; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until softened. 
• Add garlic; cook and stir 30 sec. 
• Stir in gravy and Worcestershire sauce. 
• Add meat; stir. 
• Simmer on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Drain noodles; place on platter. 
• Top with meat mixture.

Garlic And Chive Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This recipe from the calendar that my wife got me last Christmas.  This is a nice alternative to standard mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

• 6 garlic gloves
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
• 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
• 2 tbsp chopped chives
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for cooking
• Fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

• In a small saucepan, place garlic and milk; heat over low heat while the potatoes cook, stirring occasionally (do not let boil).
• Wash and dice potatoes and sweet potatoes (do not peel).
• Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with 3 - 4 inches of water; add a generous amount of kosher salt.
• Bring to a boil, add the sweet potatoes after 5 minutes.
• Boil 10 - 15 minutes until both are tender.
• Drain and let steam dry.
• Chop chives.
• Remove the garlic gloves from the milk and discard the garlic.
• In a large bowl, add potatoes, garlic-infused milk, butter, kosher salt, chopped chives, and fresh ground black pepper.
• Mash the potatoes.
• Serve immediately.

Note:

• Instead of mashing by hand, mix on medium-low with a stand mixer or hand mixer until desired consistency is reached.