Cream Cheese Frosting

Best cream cheese frosting recipe I have tried. Easy and delicious. 

I found this recipe online and haven't been able to find it again, but I did make a note that the ingredient amounts are 1/2 of what was in the original recipe. I used this for a 9x9 cake and it was a good amount of frosting for that size. 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 stick butter
• 4 oz cream cheese brick (113g)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2cu powdered sugar (250g)

Instructions:

1. Use hand mixer to combine butter & cream cheese until smooth
2. Add vanilla & salt and combine
3. Gradually add powdered sugar until combined

Muffuletta

Originating in the French Quarter of New Orleans the Muffuletta is a hearty and delicious sandwich that you make a day ahead. Makes 6 servings

 Ingredients

• 1 Garlic clove
• 3/4 c Green olives
• 3/4 c Black olives
• 1/3 c Pimento
• 1/3 c Parsley
• 1/3 c + 1 Tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Round loaf crusty Italian bread
  
• 1/2 lb Hard salami
• 1/2 lb Baked ham
• 1/4 lb Provolone cheese 

Instructions

1. Cut the round loaf horizontally and pull out enough of the bread inside to make room for the fillings.
   
2. In a small bowl combine minced garlic, green and black olives, pimentos, parsley, oregano, pepper and olive oil.
3. Brush the bottom half with 1 Tbsp olive oil and cover with salami, ham and provolone cheese.
4. Fill the top half with the olive mixture.
5. Place the bottom piece on top of the top piece and invert.
6. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
7. Allow to come to room temperature before cutting into 6 servings.
   

Chili Cheese Nachos

Chili Cheese Nachos

Delicious and filling game day (or any day) food. Easy and quick to make.

Ingredients

• Nacho chips
• Chili
• Cheese

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400deg.
2. Heat chili in a sauce pan on the stove
3. Add a layer of chips to the bottom of baking dish
4. Layer on half the chili
5. Layer on half the cheese
6. Repeat with the chips, chili and cheese for a second layer
7. Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes

Use a wide spatula to transfer nachos to serving plate

Top with your choice of toppings: chopped tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, etc.

Enjoy!