Cheeseburger Pie Bites #OurFamilyTable

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Cindy Kerschner

Cheeseburger Pie Bites make a delicious addition to a holiday or anytime party. Ground beef, cheddar cheese and pickle wrapped in a flaky bisquit crust. Serve with sides of your favorite burger condiments. Ring in the New Year with these quick, flavor packed appetizers. Check out even more great finger foods recipes from #OurFamilyTable.
Cheeseburger pie bites
Cheeseburger pie bites

I’m all about finger foods for parties. I love to try a little bit of everything. Making a spin on a classic always gets my attention.

Who doesn’t love a cheeseburger? Especially since you can make it with ground beef, chicken, turkey or vegetarian with plant based ground burger.

Cheeseburger pie bites

This recipe uses no fuss biscuit baking mix. Everything goes into the mini compartments at one time. Easy, peasy layers, baby!

cheeseburger pie bites

Cheeseburger Pie Bites

Cheeseburger Pie Bites

5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 24 each

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground meat or meat substitute
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar

biscuit mix

  • 1 cup baking mix, I used Bisquick
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 egg
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease mini muffin pan compartments with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil to a shimmer in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add burger meat and onion. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Fry burger meat, stirring occasionaly to prevent sticking, until thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove rom heat.
  • In a medium sized bowl, mix together baking mix, milk and egg into a soft batter.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon biscuit mix into each prepared pan cup. Add 1 tablespoon ground meat mixture. Top with pickle slice then shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 10 minutes until lghtly browned and inserted knife comes out clean. Cool slightly in pan before removing cheeseburger pie bites to finish cooling on cooling rack. Serve at room temperature or reheat for several seconds in the microwave.

Thank you Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures for hosting our event.

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Chicken over Montasio Cheese Black Garlic Sauce Pasta #MadeWithAmore

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Cindy Kerschner

montasio chicken

Chicken over Montasio Cheese Black Garlic Sauce Pasta serves tender Italian seasoned chicken breast over angel hair pasta tossed in black garlic, parsley and olive oil. A light, easy to make dish your family will love.

Disclaimer: Thank you, AOP Agriform, From the Heart of Europe for the cheese samples and product information to share with my readers. I received no further compensation. All opinions and recipes are my own.

cheeses and board

Montasio cheese hails from the Fruili Venezia Giulia of Northeast Italy. Like many fine cheeses of Italy, Montasio PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) lets you trace your purchase back to it’s creation. There you’ll find the particular cattle breed, feed and steps taken to produce and age the cheese. Pretty cool, right?

montasio wheel

This cheese has a delicate taste similiar to Alpine or asiago cheeses. The flavor intensifies as the cheese ages.

Pair it with mango chutney – Melt it into Fondue – Grate it to make Cheese Crisps

Making Montasio is a two step process. The first skimming of cream is turned into a cheese we all love. Mascarpone!

Interesting fact: Mascarpone uses acid to thicken instead of the animal enzyme, rennet. This process classified this cream made cheese as vegetarian.

Check out all these wonderful #MadeWithAmore PDO European Cheese Italian regional varieties where you buy cheese. Look for the stamp on the rind.

Parmigiano Reggiano: Classic hard cheese with a long aging process makes it high in calcium, amino acids, protein, and vitamins.
Grana Padano: Grainy with good texture. A bit sweet for hard cheese.
Asiago: Sharper, nutier flavor than Parmigiano Reggiano.
Piave: Similiar to Parmigiano Reggiano but a bit younger and milder.

Coctail Pairing by BARTENDER DAMIANO COREN

COCKTAIL: GIN & TONIC
A mono portion of Gin & Tonic with Mediterranean spices and essential oils.
This spice infused drink is served with a Cerignola Olive.
CHEESE: MONTASIO PDO
This semi-firm mountain cheese with an enjoyable salinity and hints of butterscotch, will be “opposed” by the freshness present in the spiced tonic Cocktail. The botanical notes will help reconnect the Montasio PDO with its mountainous terroir.

Chicken over Montasio Cheese Black Garlic Sauce Pasta

Chicken over Montasio Cheese Black Garlic Sauce Pasta

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves black garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Mediterranean seasoning (I used Greek Freak by Spiceology)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup shredded Montasio cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Start water for pasta.
  • Season chicken breast on both sides with salt and Mediterranean seasoning.
  • Heat medium oven safe skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat to a shimmer, about 1 minute.
  • Add chicken and sear on one side. Flip chicken and place skillet in oven. Roast for approximately 15
    minutes until internal temperature reaches 165. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cups pasta water.
  • Remove chicken from skillet. Add 1 cup pasta water to skillet, stir to loosen any cooking bits. Add parsley, remaining olive oil and black garlic. Simmer to reduce sauce by about 1/2 volume. Remove 1/2 the sauce, set aside.  Add pasta toss to coat. Sprinkle with Montasio cheese.
  • Top pasta with sliced chicken, reserved sauce and additional Montasio cheese as desired.
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Sweet Potato Fries

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Cindy Kerschner

Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Fries are a great side dish or snack. Top these healthy fries with salt and cinnamon for an early taste of fall. I made these in my air fryer. #FarmersMarketWeek

Welcome to Farmers Market Week! This is the week we celebrate all things found at the Farmers Market. There are over fifteen bloggers sharing over 50 recipes this week. From drinks and desserts to entrees and sides, there’s something for everyone this week.

Don’t leave before paging down to see all the great #FarmersMarketWeek recipes we’re sharing today! Follow the hashtag #FarmersMarketWeek for more recipe ideas.
I’ve always deep fried white or sweet potaoes to make my fries. That was until I got an air fryer. Making fries in an air fryer allows you to use less oil and save a few calories. Plus you can make a few and not have leftover oil to deal with disposing.
This is more a technique than a recipe. I’ll write it in recipe format for easy reference.
Here’s the takeaway tips.

  • Sweet potatoes oxidize fast. Place cut fries immediately in water to prevent uncooked fries from turning black.
  • Pat fries completely dry before coating in oil or deep frying.
  • Lightly spray fries with vegetable oil for air fryer cooking.
  • Season immediately when fried.

Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

5 from 1 vote
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • vegetable oil spray or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Peel swet potatoes and cut into fries. Place cut fries in water untik ready to fry.
  • Pat fries completely dry. To air fry, lightly spray coat fries with oil. Fry ay 400 degrees for about 29 minutes until crisp. Season when hot.
    Deep fry fries in vegetable oil at 375 degrees until crisp, about 4 minutes. Season fries while hot.

Thanks Christie from A Kitchen Hoors Adventures for hosting our event!

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Greek Stuffed Tomatoes

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Cindy Kerschner

greek stuffed tomatoes

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes serves everything you like about Greek salad in a tasty, fresh tomato. Feta cheese, cucumbers, onions, olives and green peppers in a delicious vinaigrette. A cute presentation for any brunch, luncheon or party!

greek stuffed tomatoes

Welcome to Farmers Market Week! This is the week we celebrate all things found at the Farmers Market. There are over fifteen bloggers sharing over 50 recipes this week. From drinks and desserts to entrees and sides, there’s something for everyone this week.

Don’t leave before paging down to see all the great #FarmersMarketWeek recipes we’re sharing today! Follow the hashtag #FarmersMarketWeek for more recipe ideas. New posts coming this Wednesday and Friday!
I love hitting the all the pop up farm stands and Farmer’s Markets here in the Lehigh Valley. Most pop up markets are only local to their area one day a week. In most cases these gatherings feature more than fresh produce. Around here you find local honey, jams and jellies, flowers, baked goods and more.
Some even have cheeses!
Always something new to try.
Today I’m featuring an old favorite but in a new way.

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes

The ingredients in this salad make it so versatile. Eat it as is or on lettuce. Stuff a pita for lunch. Serve it as a side with steak or on a charcuterie board!

Tips:

  • Gently pat cut tomatoes with a paper towel inside and out. This will help keep the stuffed tomatoes from getting watery.
  • Switch up the vinegars for different flavors. Also try balsamic vinegar, champagne vinegar and even lemon juice to brighten the mix.
  • Add the feta cheese last, just before serving. Feta easily absorbs liquid. This will keep the cheese appearance and flavor fresh.
  • Standard oreagano and sometimes basil is most popular for seasoings. I like Spiceology Greek Freak ot Italian seasoning for more depth of flavor.

 

 

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes

5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup kalamata olives , whole or cut
  • 1/2 cup green peppers
  • 1 cup diced feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tsp Spiceology Greek Freak seasoning or Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut tops off tomatoes. Gently scoop out pulp and seeds. Pat tomato with a paper towel to reduce moisture.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cucumbers, green pepper and onion. Add olives whole or cut first.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil and seasoning. Pour over vegetables. Fold in feta.
  • Fill tomatoes with a slotted spoon. Chill before serving.

Thanks Christie from A Kitchen Hoors Adventures for hosting our event!

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