-Rosemary olive oil Italian bread
-garlic lemon aïoli
-Turkey bacon (or whatever bacon you like)
-smoked provolone
-sun dried tomatoes
-bean sprouts for crunch (optional)
How to: spread aïoli on both sides of bread first and then add the rest of your ingredients. Before grilling your Panini spread more of the aïoli on each side of the outer part of bread. Grill and Enjoy

-3 cups flour
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 tablespoon baking powder
-1 tablespoon dried dill
-1 bottle beer of choice
-1/4 cup butter (melted)with some honey mixed in.

Directions: Combine flour, salt, baking powder and dill. Add entire bottle of beer and stir completely until a ball of dough forms.

Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray and spread dough out evenly in pan. Cover entire contents with melted butter and honey mixture. Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes. Enjoy with some sour cream or butter! Also really good for dipping in soup or stew!

-1 box strawberry jello mix
-8 oz container lactose free cream cheese (I like @greenvalleycreamery )
-1 cup canned coconut milk
-10 fresh strawberries

*Using an electric mixer, mix all ingredients except strawberries. Once smooth, dice 6 of the strawberries and fold into mousse by hand. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Use remaining full strawberries for garnish. 🍓

**Simple pasta dough:
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 cup Semolina flour
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-dash of salt
-1/2 cup water (more or less)

-A stick of butter
-juice of a lemon
-salt and pepper

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and begin to mix by hand while slowly pouring in small amounts of water. Using your hands will give you a better idea of when the dough is fully incorporated. Make sure it is not too dry or too sticky. Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel for 20 minutes at room temperature. That is when it’s ready to crank through your pasta maker in small batches.

Dry on drying rack for at least two hours or spread out on clean, dry kitchen towels.

Once you are ready to cook your pasta, boil your water. In the meantime, melt 3/4 stick of butter, then add a bit of sage, juice of half lemon, cracked black pepper and a generous amount of Parmesan. Once your pasta has cooked for about four minutes you are ready to transfer it into your sauce. Stir and enjoy! **Add extra lemon 🍋 to your bowl!

-2 sleeves graham crackers
-1 can strawberry frosting
-one package chocolate candy melts
-1 package white chocolate candy melts
-valentine sprinkles (or any sprinkles)

Snap each large graham cracker into two squares. Spread a nice layer of strawberry frosting on one side and sandwich together.
Next, you will melt the cholcolate in the microwave in 30 second incriments until melted. Dip entire graham cracker sandwich in chocolate and place on cooling rack or silicone baking mat to dry. Once it is dry, melt the white chocolate and drizzle on top. Top with sprinkles while the drizzle is still wet. Let harden again and enjoy!

• 1 package of black and white lady fingers.
• 1 box French vanilla pudding (make pudding)
• 1 bottle Carmel Frappuccino

That’s it! In a small square baking dish, begin by dipping each lady finger into the Frappuccino you poured into a bowl for five seconds. Once you covered the first layer, top it with a layer of pudding. Repeat steps two more times until you are out of ladyfingers. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least three hours before serving.

-Large “old fashioned” pretzels
-Red, blue and yellow candy melts

On a silicone baking mat, arrange two pretzels together to form a butterfly shape.
In separate bowls, melt candy melts in microwave in 30 second increments. I used a small spoon to fill up the holes in the pretzels. I dolloped more in the middle to “glue” the pretzels together to form a butterfly “body”. You can use sprinkles, red hots, or whatever you like to decorate the top! I recommend placing these on wax paper or a silicone baking mat like I did. Popped right off once it hardened. Have fun and enjoy!

Grilled Tomatoes with blueberry goat cheese on crostini (A little daytime drama)
4 beefsteak tomatoes
1 loaf of french bread
5 fresh sage leaves
Small log blueberry goat cheese

FOR DRESSING:
1/4 cup oilive oil
2 tablespoons redwine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper

Start by slicing the tomatoes into disks. Salt and pepper on both sides. Grill on stovetop griddle until cooked. Remove from heat.
Then, slice french bread into thick slices and grill each side with a drizzle of olive oil.
Next, whisk up your ingredients for the dressing. Chop fresh sage leaves into small pieces and slice goat cheese into small disks.
To assemble, place a slice or two of grilled tomatoes onto the grilled bread slice. Drizzle with dressing and top with goat cheese and sage.

Recipe:
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup cashews
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup pretzel sticks, broken in half
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
dash of salt
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup olive oil
zest of one orange
1/4 Cup dried cranberries

*Combine ALL ingredients and stir well in a large bowl. On a parchment paper lined baking tray, spread it out evenly and bake at 350° for 20 minutes until golden. Sprinkle dried cranberries over the top and push down a bit into trail mix. Cool completely before breaking into pieces. Enjoy!