Italian Sausage Recipe Tortellini

This Italian Sausage Tortellini is formed with cheese tortellini and fresh Italian sausage during a homemade tomato white sauce. It’s one among our favourite tortellini recipes.

This Italian Sausage Tortellini is bursting with flavor. It’s definitely one among those recipes that everybody would rave over at a restaurant — but you'll make it at home! Make this subsequent time you would like everyone to RAVE over your cooking!!

Italian Sausage Recipe Tortellini

It’s very easy to form, and everything cooks in one pan so you simply have one dish to scrub at the top of the night!

What quite Sauce to place On Tortellini?

Personally i feel a tomato white sauce is that the best for cheese tortellini! Add Italian sausage and you've got honestly one among the simplest tortellini recipes!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups diced onions
• 1 lb mild Italian sausage
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup regular or heavy cream
• 9 ounces tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. When the oil is very hot, add the onions. Squeeze the sausage from the end of the link to remove it from its casing and add directly into the pan. Use a spatula to break up the sausage into bite-sized pieces. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned. Reduce heat to low, then add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Add broth, tomatoes, cream, and tortellini to the skillet. Stir to combine. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
3. Cover, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until tortellini are tender and heated through. Taste the sauce and add plenty of salt and pepper to taste. I used 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Add spinach and stir until softened and wilted. Remove from heat and serve

Chocolate Nutella Lava Cookies

Oversized rich chocolate cookies are full of Nutella. once you break the cookies open, they release a totally molten, liquid lava Nutella center.

I’ve made Nutella stuffed cookies before, but the matter was always that a number of the Nutella would cook while the cookies baked, so while they still had a gooey Nutella center, they didn’t have a lava center.

Chocolate Nutella Lava Cookies

But now I’ve finally done it. There are not any tricks or food styling happening here. These cookies really are just oozing with Nutella.

I got the thought when re-creating Levain Bakery’s Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. As you recall, those cookies have a rather gooey center, which made me think they’d be the right base for stuffing with Nutella. surely, barely any of the Nutella cooks during baking. The chocolate cookies are cooked until barely set and therefore the Nutella stays soft and liquidy.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup unsalted cold butter cut into small cubes
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup graulated white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder use a premium brand for richer flavor; do not use dutch processed
• 1 cup cake flour
• 1½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup Nutella it's best if you use a fresh new jar of Nutella as the spread will be very moist and easy to scoop

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a mixing bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars on high speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Use your spatula to scrape the sides of your mixing bowl between each egg addition, to make sure all the batter is incorporated.
2. Add in cocoa, cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt and set mixer on lowest speed setting to stir until dough is just combined. You want the dough to be smooth and uniform in color, but you don't want to overmix it, so this should only take a few revolutions and less than 30 seconds. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips (reserve the remaining 1/3 cup).
3. Place the dough in the fridge for about 30-60 minutes to chill. You want the dough to be cold (but not to the point that it's hard) so it's less sticky to work with and won't spread too much in the oven.
4. Preheat oven to 410°F.
5. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats. Using your hand, loosely scoop out 4.5 oz of dough (weigh this out or you can try to divide dough evenly into 8 sections but it's best to weigh it out so that the cookies all cook evenly) and then flatten dough into a disc. The dough will be sticky but should be workable. Using an 1.5 tbsp cookie scoop, add 1.5 tbsp of Nutella to the center of your disc. Then carefully wrap your disc around the Nutella, forming a ball. Make sure that the Nutella is completely covered and there are no cracks in your dough. Repeat with remaining dough and Nutella. You will place four cookie balls on each baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Lightly press about 5-6 chocolate chips to the surface of each ball.
6. Place one baking sheet into the middle of the oven and place the remaining one in the fridge. Bake the cookies for about 11 minutes, or until the surface is dry and cookies look almost set, but may still be slightly darker in the middle. Remove from oven and remove other baking sheet from fridge and bake remaining cookies for about 11 minutes. After you remove the cookies from the oven, they need to cool directly on the cookie sheet and set. Do not remove cookies before they are set otherwise they will break. Allow cookies to cool at least 20 minutes. Once cookies have cooled and set, remove and enjoy.

Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe

Classic Lemon Chicken with crispy battered chicken thighs during a sweet and tangy sauce makes this Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe a treat. you'll skip the delivery and therefore the wait and make it at home!

Chinese Lemon Chicken may be a Chinese food favorite and one among my go to’s because the sauce is very easy to form and has such an excellent sweet and sour flavor without having all the red coloring. Just a couple of ingredients and you’ll be glad you didn’t devour the phone and call your favorite delivery spot.

Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe

HOW TO COOK CHICKEN THIGHS

You might be surprised to ascertain chicken thighs during this recipe rather than chicken breasts.  Chicken breasts reign supreme during a lot of recipes but the chicken thigh shouldn’t be overlooked.

Breasts have white mean, are lean and you'll make numerous things with them.  Chicken thighs have meat, are more fatty and successively filled with flavor. they're also far more affordable than chicken breasts.  Chicken thighs also cook quickly.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb chicken thighs cut into cubes
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/3 c lemon juice
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 c water
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 c flour
• 1/2 c cornstarch
• oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add soy sauce and the 2 tbsp cornstarch to your chicken in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
2. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
3. While the chicken is marinating add the lemon juice, sugar, water, 2 tsp cornstarch and lemon zest to a small bowl and mix; set aside.
4. Add the flour and 1/2 c cornstarch to the bowl of chicken and toss to coat.
5. In a pot with oil about three inches deep, heat on medium high to 350 degrees.
6. Add the chicken in batches so you don't crowd the pot or the chicken will stick together and it will lower the temperature significantly causing your chicken to be oily.
7. Cook chicken until golden brown and when cooked, transfer the pieces to a skillet (this is where we will be tossing with the sauce).
8. When you finish all the chicken, turn off the oil, turn the skillet onto medium high heat and add the sauce.
9. Coat the chicken pieces in the sauce and cook for just a few seconds until thickened.
10. Serve immediately with steamed rice and vegetables.

Cheddar Cheese Buns Recipes

Tender crisp and cheesy tops with hints of garlic flavor, you'll love these cheddar Buns all crammed with cheese within the centers.

Cheddar Cheese Buns Recipes

I came to the thought of creating cheddar buns once I saw them during a bakery during one among our camping trips. We always love checking the grocery stores nearby, and you recognize me, I always search for new ideas to bake.

These cheesy buns immediately caught my attention as they glistened with tender-crisp cheese on top. I knew I had to form them.

INGREDIENTS:

For the Tangzhong or Overnight Dough:

• 2/3 cup boiling water
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

For the Dough:

• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water 105-115 F
• 2 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup butter melted
• 1 egg beaten, for egg wash

For the Cheese Filling:

• 1 and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded

For the Toppings:

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4-1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• sesame seeds for sprinkling on top

INSTRUCTIONS:

Make the Overnight Dough:

1. In a medium bowl, combine flour and boiling water. Stir until the mixture gathers into a shaggy mass. Shape the dough into a ball. Wrap this in plastic and refrigerate overnight.

Make the Bread Dough:

1. In a mixing bowl, sprinkle the yeast over warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the yeast is soft and dissolved. Add in the sugar, egg, salt,  and melted butter. Stir everything with a wooden spoon.
2. Add the overnight dough. Add the flour gradually and stir the mixture until it gathers into a soft and shaggy dough. Turn the dough over on a floured board and knead until it is elastic and smooth (You may need to sprinkle just a bit of flour to help with the stickiness of the dough).
3. Shape the dough into a ball. Place it in a bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 1 and 1/2 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Deflate the risen dough. Divide it into 14 or so portions. Flatten a portion using your palms until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Place about a tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese in the center of the dough. Pull the sides over to the center to cover the filling, then shape the dough into a smooth ball. Tuck the ends under to seal. Repeat with the rest of the dough portions. Place the dough balls on a greased muffin pan. You will need another muffin pan ( or two muffin molds) because this batch makes 14.
5. Cover loosely and let the dough rise for an hour, or until they are doubled in size. Preheat oven to 350 F. Brush the dough balls with beaten egg. Sprinkle a pinch or two of garlic powder in each of the balls. Top with shredded cheeses. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on each bun. Bake at 350 F for 18-22 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and tops are golden. 

Delicious Berry Chantilly Cake

This berry chantilly cake is loaded with 4 different berries, sweet mascarpone cheese frosting, and 4 fluffy vanilla cake layers.

Chantilly Cake

This berry cake was originally inspired by Whole Foods. As i used to be trying to find a treat to enjoy with my coffee at whole foods at some point, I found this lovely berry cake. After tasting it, I couldn’t wait to recreate a copycat recipe of this berry chantilly cake at home! and that i must say, this recipe is nearly just like the cake from whole foods!

Delicious Berry Chantilly Cake

How to make Chantilly Cake

• Beat the eggs and sugar during a stand mixer over high speed until the eggs become pale and fluffy. Then add within the vanilla.
• Next, sift within the flour, cornstarch, and leaven and fold it into the egg mixture. Now pour the cake batter between 2 prepared  (10 inch round baking pans). Bake for 2o minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

INGREDIENTS:

Ingredients for the cake:

• 8 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp corn starch

Ingredients for the cream:

• 2 8oz pkgs. cream cheese, softened
• 1 8 oz pkg. mascarpone cheese
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 tsp almond extract
• 1 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups heavy cream

Ingredients for the syrup:

• 2 cups water
• 3/4 cup sugar

Berries:

• 1 1/2 cups strawberries chopped
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup blackberries

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Line 2 round (10 inch) cake pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the eggs with the whisk attachment until foamy. Then slowly add the sugar as you continue to beat it on high speed.
3. Once the egg and sugar mixture becomes fluffy and airy, beat in the vanilla extract.
4. Sift the flour, baking powder, and corn starch. Then gently fold it into the batter using a large whisk. Don't mix it around too vigorously... You want to retain as much air in the batter as possible.
5. Split the cake batter between the two prepared cake pans and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
6. Let the cake cool completely. It's actually best to leave it overnight. Once it's cooled, slice each cake in half using a serrated knife.
7. In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the softened cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
8. In a separate bowl beat the heavy cream using an electric mixer. Beat until stiff peaks form.
9. Using a spatula, fold the heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
10. Meanwhile in a saucepan whisk together 2 cups of water with 3/4 cup sugar. Bring the sugar to a boil and drop the heat to low. Let it sit over the stove top for 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and let it cool completely. This will be the syrup.
11. Spray 1 side of each cake layer with the syrup.
12. Begin assembling the cake by spreading the cooled cream cheese filling on top of the first cake layer. Then add a little of each berry. (Put as much as you like).
13. Stack another cake layer on top and repeat step 12. Continue this until you stack the 4th cake layer. Then cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream. Top with extra berries for a beautiful pop of color.

Easy Lasagna Casserole Recipe

This is a simple lasagna casserole recipe (or baked rotini because it’s also called) that’s as simple as it is delicious. This recipe combines tender pasta, zesty spices, hearty hamburger, spaghetti sauce and many of cheese.

Simple and hearty and delicious, it's a family favorite dinner at our house. It’s very easy and quick to organize also. If you happen to possess leftovers, those heat up for a fantastic meal subsequent day, too! 

Easy Lasagna Casserole Recipe

HOW TO FREEZE THIS CASSEROLE?

Adding to the range of this easy lasagna casserole, you'll make a double batch and freeze half for future meals. confirm it's wrapped very tight with aluminium foil and/or a freezer bag.

Just remember it’s best to tug it out of the freezer and let it thaw within the fridge. you'll do this the morning you would like to use it for dinner, but it’s even better if it thaws for a few of days.

That’s because the middle of the lasagna often remains frozen then it's a touch mushy.

If you are doing thaw and eat it an equivalent day, add extra baking time and check to make certain you’re not burning the sides, says the voice of experience who rarely remembers to thaw it for 2 days.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound of hamburger
• 1 large sweet onion diced
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 24- ounce jar of pasta sauce
• 2 cups rotini pasta
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
• Salt pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fry hamburger with diced onion; add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Boil rotini al dente, according to package directions.
3. Add cottage cheese to hamburger/onion mix.
4. Pour pasta sauce over mix.
5. Stir in cooked pasta.
6. Scoop mixture into greased 10 x 15 casserole dish.
7. Top with mozzarella cheese.
8. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

Pumpkin Pancakes Recipes

Pumpkin Pancakes are the last word fall breakfast. Sweet and fluffy with fresh topping – perfect for cold fall mornings!

Fall is approaching faster than you think that, and this is often an ideal pumpkin pancake recipe to celebrate! Personally, I enjoy making breakfast for my family on Sunday mornings, and pancakes make a daily appearance at our house because there are numerous variations and ways to decorate them up – so here we are! Pumpkin pancakes.

Pumpkin Pancakes Recipes

It’s a simple recipe, for one. i might never share an excellent difficult breakfast recipe – who has all that point and energy within the morning!? Especially if you've got kids. But still, for something that tastes so good, it’s simple. Minimum clean-up, too – you’ll just need a few of bowls and a griddle, basically.

Finally, i am keen on these pumpkin pancakes because you'll use them for any occasion! Yes, they're a food, but a useful one. As I said, pumpkin pancakes are great for fall. usher in the cooler months with spice! And they’re easy to whomp up for Thanksgiving breakfast, too … or as a Halloween treat before late-night Trick or Treating, if you and your kids do this. Make a replacement breakfast tradition with them, because they’re just stellar!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. nutmeg
• ¼ tsp. ginger
• 1¾ cups milk
• ½ cup solid-packed pumpkin
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, plus additional for griddle
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Fresh whipped cream, for serving, optional
• Chopped nuts, for serving, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat griddle over medium heat.
2. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Mix liquid ingredient in a separate small bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine just until moistened; batter may be slightly lumpy.
4. Brush the griddle lightly with oil. Pour ¼-cup full for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the top, carefully flip and continue to cook on the second side until golden brown. Repeat for remaining batter.
5. Place pancakes on serving plate and top with maple syrup, fresh whipped cream, and nuts, if desired. 

Fiesta Ranch Cream Cheese Dip

Fiesta Ranch cheese Dip is loaded with flavor from ranch, salsa, black beans, corn, and cheese!  This cold dip formula is often a crowd pleaser!

HOW TO SOFTEN cheese FOR DIP:

The best thanks to soften cheese for dipping is to permit it to sit down at temperature for 30-60 minutes.  If time doesn’t enable, you'll soften within the microwave. i like to recommend inserting the brick of cheese during a bowl and microwaving for five second intervals, simply till soft.  You don’t need it to fully melt!

Fiesta Ranch Cream Cheese Dip

WHAT TO SERVE WITH cheese DIP:

The beauty of this dip is that it's particular with concerning anything! we have a tendency to like to dip Ritz barmy, flapjack chips, and veggies.  My favorite veggies for this dip ar carrots, sliced bell peppers, and cucumber rounds. you'll conjointly stuff it right into some celery if that’s your thing!

HOW LONG will cheese DIP LAST?

This dip ought to be keep like a shot in AN airtight instrumentation within the white goods if you aren’t feeding it at once.  Once assembled, it’s best to eat this among three days.  If you're taking this to a celebration and it sits out for over a pair of hours, discard the remaining dip for safety.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Eight Ounce Package Cream Cheese, Softened
• 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
• 1 One Ounce Packet Ranch Dressing Mix
• 2 Tablespoons (1 Packet) Taco Seasoning
• 1/2 Cup Salsa
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 15 Ounce Can Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed
• 1 Cup Corn
• 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 4 Green Onions, Sliced

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add the softened cream cheese to a large mixing bowl along with the sour cream, ranch mix, taco seasoning, salsa, and garlic powder.  Use a hand mixer on low speed to mix everything together until well combined
2. Add the beans, corn, cheese, and green onions to the cream cheese mixture.  Use a spatula or a large spoon and stir until well combined.
3. Serve immediately with your favorite crackers, tortilla chips, or veggies.  Optionally, you can chill the dip for an hour before serving for the best flavor.

Delicious Hawaiian Shrimp Recipes

Hawaiian Shrimp is a straightforward paste shrimp tossed in associate succulent sauce. the proper starter or light-weight meal!

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is thus fast and easy! particularly if you like garlic. fancy it  with a bowl of rice or your favorite food of choice! You’ll love these spicy flavoring shrimp that area unit on the table in but twenty minutes.

Delicious Hawaiian Shrimp Recipes

WHAT’S the purpose OF feat THE TAIL ON THE SHRIMP?

Leaving the shrimp tail on or could be a matter of private preference, however here area unit some of things to stay in mind. Shrimp shells area unit quite saporous and might impart that flavor into the encircling dish. but once the shrimp area unit hard-baked for simply some of minutes, because it is here thus it’s unlikely the tail imparts any flavor.

IS SHRIMP HEALTHY?

Shrimp encompasses a type of health advantages. it's high in many vitamins and minerals, and could be a wealthy supply of macromolecule. intake shrimp conjointly promotes heart and brain health because of its content of omega-3 fatty acid fatty acids and also the inhibitor astaxanthin. Tasty and healthy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp flour
• 12 oz. shrimp cleaned and deveined
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter
• 7 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh chopped parsley optional for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place paprika, salt, black pepper, and flour in a large resealable bag. Shake well to mix.
2. Add the shrimp to the bag, seal it and shake to coat the shrimp with the flour mixture. Set aside.
3. Add the butter to a large 12 inch cast iron skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the chopped garlic, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until you see the garlic is translucent and dark. It will cook fast!
4. Remove the garlic from the pan and add olive oil to the pan. Once heated, add your shrimp to the pan.
5. Cook the shrimp over medium high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Do not overcrowd the pan.
6. Once all the shrimp is cooked, pour over the garlic sauce over the shrimp right inside the skillet. Reheat, stir to combine and sprinkle with chopped parsley.