We Love Pizza   Not to be cheesy, but nothing says love like mini heart-shaped pizzas. Lightly brush a Stoneware Cookie Sheet with canola oil. Divide refrigerated pizza dough into quarters and shape into hearts. Bake in a 425°F preheated oven 12–15 minutes or until golden brown, then top pizza(s) with whatever you love. Bake for 2–3 minutes or until cheese mel...

Whole-Hearted Brownies Whether you’re an edge–of–the–pan brownie lover or all about the ooey–gooey centers, everyone will love this. Bake an 18.3–oz package of brownies in the Brownie Pan. Let them cool and cut out the centers of each with the heart-shaped Creative Cutter. Sweet Thought: Top these treats with ice cream or whipped cream. Or let guests get creative with canned frosting, melted chocolate, heart-shaped sprinkles or colored sugar. ...

Pesto-Cheese Pastries Ingredients: 2 oz (60g) cream cheese, softened 1 oz (30g) Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp (30mL) prepared pesto basil ½ pkg (17.3oz/450g) frozen puff pastry sheets (1 sheet), thawed 2 oz (60g) thinly sliced deli ham (about 6 slices) Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Directions: 1. Prepare filling. Preheat oven to 400F (200̊C). Line Large Sheet Pan with Parchment Paper; set aside. In Small Batter Bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth using Stainless Whisk. Grate Parmesan...

Double Chocolate Profiteroles Ingredients White Chocolate Mousse   1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped   Profiteroles   1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder3/4 cup water3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon salt3   eggs, lightly beaten  Fresh blackberries, raspberries or sour cherries in syrup, drained (optional)...

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes Ingredients  1 1/2 lbs (750 g) “"B"” size red potatoes (about 2 in./5 cm in diameter), unpeeled1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped2   garlic cloves, pressed3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt  Directions 1 Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Cut potatoes into wedges using Veggie Wedger . Combine potato wedges, oil, rosemary, pressed garlic and salt in large mixing bowl; toss to coat.   2   Arrange...

Individual Beef Wellingtons   Ingredients  1/2 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry sheets (1 sheet)2   beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (5-6 ounces each)  Vegetable Filling   1/2 cup thin carrot sticks1/2 cup thin red bell pepper strips1/2 cup thin zucchini sticks1 teaspoon olive oil1   garlic clove, pressed1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend  Garlic-Basil Spread   1/2 teaspoon olive...

Sun-Dried Tomato Tart Squares Ingredients 2 pkg (8 oz or 235 g each) refrigerated crescent rolls8 oz (250 g) cream cheese, softened2   eggs1 can (14 oz or 398 mL) artichoke hearts in water, drained1 jar (8 oz or 210 mL) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and patted dry, divided1 cup (250 mL) grated Italian cheese blend, divided2 tbsp (30 mL) Parmesan-Garlic Oil Dipping Seasoning 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt1/4 tsp (1 mL) coarsely...

Spicy Roasted Vegetable Soup            Ingredients 1 medium red bell pepper1 medium onion1 can (14 oz) petite diced tomatoes1 cup packed fresh cilantro2   garlic cloves, peeled1   chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1/2 tsp salt1 large red potato (about 1 cup diced)2 medium zucchini or yellow squash (about 3 cups diced)1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth1 can (15 oz) black...

Rosemary-Citrus Champagne Cocktails Ingredients  6 4-in. (10-cm) sprigs fresh rosemary1 can (12 oz/355 mL) frozen citrus blend juice concentrate such as Five Alive®, thawed2 cups (500 mL) chilled club soda1 bottle (750 mL) chilled champagne3 cups (750 mL) ice, plus additional for serving Directions 1 Place rosemary sprigs and juice concentrate into Classic Batter Bowl . Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 7–-9 minutes or until mixture comes to a simmer. Carefully...

Need some inspiration for the perfect evening at home??  Here are some fabulous ideas for your table and your plate!  Create the perfect ambiance with a beautiful center piece and place settings, who said you need a fancy restaurant to wow your love on Valentines Day?? For instructions on how to make the perfect dinner table setting Click Here!! ...

Whew! So I have been slightly MIA for a few days, I apologize! Things have been crazy hectic here in the West household.  My husband started a new job, since he has been out of the military it has been quite a transition...but we are all happy for his new employment! He just started at his new job on Monday,  which is wonderfully great news..but I have had a terrible sinus infection the entire weekend and so far all week.  Bummer I know! So it has been a horrible time for me personally, the congestion is...

  Smoky Yukon Gold Potato Chowder Ingredients 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only1 tbsp (15 mL) salted butter1 medium onion, finely chopped3   garlic cloves, pressed1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) smoked paprika2 lbs (1 kg) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced (see Cook’s Tip)4 cups (1 L) unsalted chicken stock1 can (14.5 oz or 398 mL) no-salt-added Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed1 1/2 cups (375 mL) 2% milk3 oz...

Bowled Over by Chocolate Inflate eight 5.-in. (13-cm) balloons to measure 11-in. (28-cm) around widest part. Line Large Sheet Pan with parchment paper. Place 8 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate into clean, dry Small Micro-Cooker®. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 1-2 minutes or until mostly melted, stirring every 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Place 4 oz. chopped white chocolate in (2-cup/500-mL) Prep Bowl. Microwave as directed above. Drizzle some of the white chocolate into bittersweet chocolate. Dip bottom...

Twice-Baked Potato Bites Ingredients 4 slices uncooked bacon10 “B” size red potatoes (about 2¼ in./5.5 cm in diameter), unpeeled2 tbsp (30 mL) Three Onion Rub, divided4 oz (125 g) part-skim mozzarella cheese2 oz (60 g) fresh Parmesan cheese3 tbsp (45 mL) mayonnaise3 tbsp (45 mL) sour cream2   green onions Directions 1   Stack the bacon slices and cut...

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bombes   Ingredients Glaze 1 pkg (11.5-oz/250 g) milk chocolate morsels3/4 cup (175 mL) butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into pieces2 tbsp (30 mL) plus 2 tsp (10 mL) light corn syrup Mousse 1 cup (250 mL) milk chocolate morsels1/4 cup (50 mL) plus 2 tbsp (30 mL) creamy peanut butter3 tbsp (45 mL) butter, cut into pieces3   egg yolks2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar3/4 cup (175 mL) heavy whipping cream Chocolate...

Fabulous Friday! Whew, what a week it's been!!!  How was yours? My husband had the flu...ugh I know! Everybody is getting it, luckily..my kids and I are pretty lucky and pretty much never get sick! Great huh??  Any great plans for the weekend? We are going to just hang around at home here...it is going to be a much needed and welcomed rainy weekend her in Sacramento..so movies, popcorn and snuggling is on my agenda!  Did I mention before that February is National Potato Lovers month??...

Strawberry Hearts Cheesecake Try this decorating idea with any cheesecake recipe: Pipe small strawberry glaze dots onto the still wet cheesecake in a swirl pattern. Then run a toothpick through the center of each dot to create a string of hearts. Check out this cheesecake recipe worth trying with our Mini Tart Pans. Recipe Crust 4 whole graham crackers, broken (about ½ cup crumbs) 2 tbsp butter, melted ½ tbsp sugar Filling 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened ¼ cup sugar 2 tbsp flour...

Warm up with this delicious classic, with a little Valentine's Day Twist! Grilled Cheese Hearts Put a heartfelt twist on a comfort food classic. Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Hearts is perfect for the whole family or a cozy, stay-in dinner for two. The Square Griddle provides even heat distribution for a golden brown grilled cheese. Cut four hearts from a sandwich with the heart-shape Fruit & Cheese Cutter. Make a small slit on the side of the heart and slide it onto the rim of a mug of warm tomato...

Skillet Lasagna Ingredients 1 jar (24-26 oz or 680-700 mL) marinara sauce3 cups (750 mL) water8 oz (250 g) lasagna noodles1 lb (500 g) bulk hot Italian turkey sausage or sausage links, casings removed2   garlic cloves, pressed2 oz (60 g) Parmesan cheese2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley, divided1 cup (250 mL) fresh whole milk ricotta cheese (about 8 oz/250 g, see Cook's Tip)1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 tsp...

Cupid's Arrow  Create a fun and healthy treat with fruit kabobs. What You Need: 1 large seedless watermelon 1 large cantaloupe 1 large honeydew melon 6-in. bamboo skewers Slice fruit into ½-in. slices. Cut cantaloupe and watermelon with the heart-shape Fruit & Cheese Cutter. Cut half of honeydew slices with the triangle-shape Fruit & Cheese Cutter. Cut remaining honeydew slices into a V-shape using Petite Paring Knife. Starting with V-shape honeydew,...

It's February!! Woot Woot! The month of love <3 I am going to be posting some amazingly yummy recipes for the big day, they are fun and creative for the entire family to participate in...so stay tuned! With that said, there are some AMAZING offers for the month of February...wanna take a look? I knew you would! February is the PERFECT time to start your own business!! Between February 1-28, if you join The Pampered Chef you can receive one of these amazing items for FREE!! That's right,...

   Garnished Chips Homemade potato chips with a little garish add big wow factor at any party. Add amazing color to a plate by using sweet potatoes and red or purple potatoes. Recipe 1 medium sweet potato or 2 medium Yukon gold, red or purple potatoes ¼ tsp salt ½ pkg (4 oz) cream cheese, softened ¼ cup loosely packed cilantro 2 tbsp medium salsa 1 tsp Chili Lime Rub ¼ cup chopped pitted, ripe olives (black and green) 1 green onion top, thinly sliced Slice potatoes into thin slices, using #1 setting...

Game Day Taco Cups Put all the fun and flavor of taco dip in a bite-sized cup without all the double dipping. Recipe 2 pkg (1.9 oz each) prepared mini phyllo shells (30 shells total) ½ lb 90% ground beef 1 tbsp Tex-Mex Rub 3 oz shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese ¼ cup salsa ¼ cup sour cream 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange phyllo shells on Large Sheet Pan. Cook beef and rub in 11- or 12-in. Skillet over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes, until beef is no longer pink. Drain....