Spooky & Haunted Halloween Desserts

If there is one thing that is for certain, is that I love me some sweet treats! Halloween time is the PERFECT time to try out fun and new recipes to celebrate the holiday! I have found some of the coolest recipes for Halloween desserts you can try this year too! 

Ghost S’mores Dip

Ingredients

4 packages of ghost Peeps

2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 c. heavy cream, warmed

Graham crackers, for serving

mini chocolate chips

 To view the full recipe, click here

Candy Corn Ghost Cupcakes

Ingredients

FOR THE CUPCAKES

1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour

1 1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

6 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 c. sugar

1 large egg plus 1 egg white, at room temperature

1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 c. skim milk

2 drops yellow food coloring

2 drops orange food coloring

FOR THE FROSTING

1 c. unsalted butter, softened

4 c. powdered sugar

4 tbsp. heavy cream

4 tbsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1 drop yellow food coloring

1 drop orange food coloring

Royal icing eyes, for garnish

To view the full recipe, click here

Dracula Dentures

Ingredients

1 tube chocolate chip cookie dough

1 can vanilla frosting

red food coloring

mini marshmallows

slivered almonds

For the full recipe, click here

Mummy Pops

Ingredients

8 straws or lollipop sticks

11 oz. chocolate, melted

8 Nutter Butters, opened

1 c. buttercream frosting (homemade or store bought)

M&M's Minis, for decorating

For the full recipe, click here

Nightmare Before Christmas Pie

Ingredients

1 15-oz. can pumpkin purée

1/4 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. ginger

1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk

2 large eggs

1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

1/2 c. thick caramel sauce

For the full recipe, click here

3 Delicious & Easy Pasta Recipes

I am always on the lookout for the tastiest and easiest recipes I can find during the Fall! This is the perfect time spent with loved ones, cozied-up around the fireplace, eating delicious food. One of my favorite meals is pasta, as the Italian in me has to love. I absolutely love anything and everything that has pasta in it. Honestly, I think I like it so much because you can keep pasta so simple, or make it super intricate. It is all up to you! Here are some amazingly, delicious and easy recipes I found from Delish that will be winners for you this Fall season! **ALL RECIPES COURTESY OF DELISH**

Judy Kim / Delish

Sloppy Joe Mac And Cheese

kosher salt

1 lb. Macaroni

1 lb. ground beef

Freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, diced

2 tbsp. brown sugar

2 c. crushed tomatoes

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp. chili powder

1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

2 c. grated mozzarella, divided

For the full recipe, click on the link here

Judy Kim / Delish

Cauliflower & Broccoli Carbonara

kosher salt

1 lb. Macaroni

2 c. small broccoli florets

2 c. small cauliflower florets

2 large eggs, at room temperature

2 egg yolks, at room temperature

1/4 c. heavy cream, at room temperature

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

Freshly ground black pepper

1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

For the recipe, click on the link here

Judy Kim / Delish

Cajun Angel Hair

kosher salt

12 oz. angel hair

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 lb. chicken sausage

2 tbsp. butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 c. sliced green onions, plus more for garnish

1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning

2 tsp. paprika

1/4 c. dry white wine

1/2 c. heavy cream

1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

1/3 c. shredded Cheddar

For the full recipe, click on the link here

Judy Kim/Delish

If you are in the market for some easy, yet delicious recipes to use this fall, I highly recommend checking out Delish!

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Easy One Pot Meals

Summer is officially almost over, which means the need to get back into a normal schedule for the school year. One thing my mom always made sure of was that we had a home cooked meal at least 5 times a week, to enjoy eating out on the weekends. For me as a new mom, I know that cooking at home is SO difficult while having an eight month old son. While I would never change this for the world, I do know it makes me prone to wanting to eat out more. Not only to save the hassle of cooking, but cleaning up a messy kitchen. I am always on the search for an easy recipe I can make at home while my son is napping. Something that doesn’t leave a huge mess, and can be made easily. The result of that search are these recipes I found that use literally only one pan (or pot) to cook in! Check out these super easy recipes that only require one cooking tool to cook in! Click on the recipe title to bring up ingredients!

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Chimichurri Rice & Chicken

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Slow Cooker Jambalaya

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This Sandwich Recipe is the EPITOME of Summer!

Now that Summer is upon us, it's time to enjoy the sun, friends, family, and having a good time! Personally, I like making something easy to eat on my summer days so I can get outside quicker! Grilled cheeses are definitely one of my go-to’s anytime, but especially during the summer! This sandwich embodies everything summer is about: Tropical, Easy Going , & Tasty Food! And here is the recipe!

Hawaiian Grilled Cheese

This Sandwich Recipe is the EPITOME of Summer!

What You’ll Need:

4 tbsp. butter

8 slices white Hawaiian sweet bread

8 slices sharp cheddar

4 slices provolone

8 pineapple rings

1 c. teriyaki sauce

• Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. In a large skillet over medium heat, place half the bread slices butter-side down. Top each slice of bread with 2 slices cheddar, 1 slice provolone, 2 pineapple rings, and 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce. Top with a second slice of bread, butter side up.

• Cook until bottom bread slices are golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes more. Serve immediately. Recipe from Delish 

Now I don't know about you, but this is about as easy as It can get! I understand that but about half of America believes that pineapple doesn't belong on pizza, HOWEVER in this case, it does belong on a grilled cheese FORSURE!! 

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How to Bake the Perfect Cookies

Baking is a science, and getting a perfect cookie isn’t always a guarantee. Sometimes it takes more than simply following the recipe to a “t” for the perfect cookie. 

Ready to learn how to maximize the benefits of that gorgeous double oven or range? Here are our tips from Appliance Rescue Service in Dallas, Texas on how to bake the perfect cookies:

1.    Start with High Quality Ingredients

This is a must with any baking or cooking, but definitely applies to cookies. If you want great cookies, then you’re going to need to start with high quality butter, flour, and vanilla. Don’t ever substitute imitation vanilla extract for the pure vanilla extract; you’ll regret it.

2.    Rotate the Pan

When baking cookies, it’s important to get even temperatures throughout the oven so that all cookies cook perfectly. This is easily done with a convection oven, but if that isn’t available, then rotate your plan halfway through cooking.

3.    Measure Correctly

Did you know that there are specific measuring cups for measuring wet and dry ingredients? If you’re using a glass or plastic measuring cup with a spout, then this is for liquids; straight edged metal or plastic measuring cups are for dry ingredients. Using the wrong one could mean you’re adding the wrong amount of ingredients to the mixture – affecting the end result. 

4.    Don’t Over Mix

It’s easy to get carried away with your electric mixer, but resist the urge to over mix the batter. At each step, mix just enough to mix ingredients thoroughly. Over mixing introduces too much air into the batter, resulting in super flat cookies that spread more than they rise. 

Hopefully these tips will get you on the way to baking the perfect cookies! If you suspect any issues with your oven and need oven repair in Plano, Texas, give us a call at Appliance Rescue Service. Our team specializes in the repair and maintenance of double wall ovens, single wall ovens, and ranges of all sizes. Let us get you back to baking with ease in no time!