Slutty Brownies

So I found this recipe on another site.  They're called Slutty Brownies because they're oh so easy, and more than a little bit filthy.

Ingredients:
1 box of Pillsbury fudge brownies
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup water

1 Package of double stuff Oreos

1 package of Betty Crocker chocolate chip cookies
1 stick of butter
1 egg
1 tsp water

1 scoop of your favorite ice cream for each brownie

Directions:
Prepare the cookie mix according to package and add 1 tsp of water. Spread in a 9x13 pan.
Layer Oreos on top of the cookie mix

Prepare brownies according to the box. Pour over Oreos.

Bake at 300 degrees for 30 mins. Take out and let cool. When still a little warm serve. The middle should still be a little gooey. To make even more "slutty" add a scoop of your favorite ice cream on top.

You can make this recipe using a cookie and brownie recipe from scratch, but in this case, its not necessary.  This is truly one of the easiest and most indulging recipes I've ever made. :)

Chicken and prosciutto white pizza

Ingredients:
3 chicken breast
2 packages of  prosciutto 3oz. each
2 cups of Italian blend cheese
4 green onions
1 Pillsbury thin crust pizza dough
1 tbs corn meal

Sauce:
1/2 cup of heavy cream
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbs butter
2 tbs grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Grill chicken breast until cooked through, set aside. Lay prosciutto pieces on a cookie sheet and  bake in the oven on 400 degrees until crisp. 

Set aside as well. Sprinkle cornmeal over baking sheet or pizza stone and unroll pizza crust. Bake crust according to directions on package.
While the crust is baking put butter in a small sauce pan with the garlic. Cook on medium heat until the garlic just starts to change color and pour whipping cream in pan. Whisk until mixture starts to thicken. Add the Parmesan cheese.  This is the Alfredo style sauce.

The crust should be done by this point. Take out and let cool for a few mins. Slice or chop the chicken into small bites, set aside. Crumble the prosciutto just like if it was bacon. Now you are ready to assemble pizza.
Spoon on the sauce as much or as little as you prefer. Spread it across the crust. Sprinkle half of the Italian cheese. Put chicken evenly over crust. Now sprinkle the prosciutto over the chicken. Spread the other half of the Italian cheese over the topping to help glue them down. Lastly sprinkle the green onions over the whole pizza. Put the pizza back in the oven on 425 degrees and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 

You can also make this pizza with a store bought Alfredo sauce. You can also substitute the prosciutto with bacon. Prosciutto is a thin sliced cured ham. Its very salty like bacon but has that tangy aged flavor. I love it on sandwiches or even crispy sprinkled over a salad.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

What warms you up like soup, Nothing....so on this cold snowy day I whipped up a pot of this loaded baked potato soup. Its a crowd pleaser. You really can't go wrong with a creamy soup loaded with potatoes, bacon, and cheese.

Ingredients:

• 8 medium potatoes
• half of a yellow onion chopped
• 1 pack of bacon
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 1 cup of sharp cheddar
• 5 cups milk
• 4 tbs flour
• 4 tbs butter
• Salt and Pepper

Garnish:

• 4 tbs of green onions 
• 4 tbs of sharp cheddar 
• 4 tbs cooked chopped bacon
• A small dollop of sour cream for each bowl

potatoes chopped in 1 inch cubes

green onions for garnish

chopped bacon being cooked

Directions:
Peel and chop potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Boil the potatoes in water until fork tender. Drain and set aside. Cook the whole pack of bacon until crisp. I like to cut it into small pieces before cooking. I use my kitchen scissors for this. Once it is cooked I drain it on a paper towel to soak up some of the bacon grease.
In a soup pot add 4 tbs of butter on medium heat. When the butter has melted add the onions. Cook them until the turn translucent making sure to not caramelize them. You don't want any color on them. To the onions add the 4 tbs of flour. You want to stir this around to soak up all the butter. Cook the flour for about 1-2 mins. Add the 5 cups of milk to the pot and whisk together. This will help break any lumps. Cook on medium heat whisking often. Make sure not to scorch the milk. After about 10 mins the milk should be thickened. Add Salt and pepper  to taste.
Add sour cream and cheese. Stir until cheese has melted. Add bacon and potatoes.
Ladle the soup in to bowls and top with a small dollop of sour cream, cheese, bacon, and green onions. Serve immediately.  This soup should warm you up. It pairs great with some garlic cheese biscuits.

When I made this soup we were watching calories. So I used nonfat milk, fat free sour cream, and a sharp cheddar made with 2% milk that was lower in fat and calories. You could also replace the bacon with a turkey bacon if you wanted also. It still turns out very creamy and delicious but is a little more figure friendly.

cheesy mashed clauliflower

This cheesy mashed cauliflower is a great side dish. A lot of people are cutting carbs these days yet still want that sense of comfort food. This a great substitute for mashed potatoes that still has the creaminess and warm homey feel. Its also another great way to get kids to try new things.

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cauliflower
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 Tbs butter
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 Tbs chives
• 1/4 cup milk

Directions:

Chop cauliflower into small bits. Place in a med sized pot and cover with water. 

Boil until fork tender. In a food processor or blender add sour cream, butter, and milk. Drain Cauliflower and add to food processor.

Blend until smooth. If it isn't becoming smooth add a little more milk. Add salt and pepper and blend.

Add cheese and mix until melted. Sprinkle the top with chopped chives. Serve immediately.