Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Linguine with garlic sauce

½ oz. uncooked linguine
½ lb. bacon, diced
5 cups fresh baby spinach
½ cup chopped onion
½ tsp. minced garlic
1 ¼ cups milk
1 pkg. (8oz.) cream cheese, cubed
2 Tbls. butter
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ tsp. pepper

     Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 Tbls. drippings. Using the drippings, sauté the spinach, onion and garlic until tender. Add the milk, cream cheese, butter, salt and nutmeg; stir until smooth. Stir in bacon; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Enjoy!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Rocky Road Peanut Butter Candy Cups

11-oz. Pkg. peanut butter and milk chocolate chips

2 Tbls. creamy peanut butter
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1 cup miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped


Microwave peanut butter and milk chocolate chips in a large glass bowl on high for one to 2 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Stir in rice cereal, miniature marshmallows and chopped peanuts. Spoon mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls evenly into miniature paper candy cups. Chill one hour or until firm.