Parmesan and Thyme Crackers

Ingredients:

1 stick of unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp minced thyme leaves
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour

Directions:

1. With an electric or hand mixer, cream the butter for 1 minute. Add the parmesan, thyme, salt and pepper and continue to mix.

2. With the mixer on low, add the flour and combine until the mixture is in large crumbles, about 1 minute. If the dough is dry, add a tsp of water.

3. Dump the dough onto a floured surface, press into a ball, and roll into a 9 inch log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the log into 3/8 inch rounds and place them on a parchment paper lined sheet rack.

5. Bake for 22 minutes or until lightly browned. Enjoy!

Walnut Crusted Salmon

Ingredients:

1/2 cup walnuts
1/8 cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 fillets of salmon
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. In a food processer, blend the walnuts, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.

3. Mix the honey and dijon mustard together and spread on top of the salmon evenly.

4. Top with the walnut mixture and cover the salmon evenly.

5. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Enjoy!

Spinach, Mushroom and Feta Cheese Omelette

Ingredients:

2 eggs
1/8 cup milk
1 bunch spinach
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese
salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Whisk together eggs and milk and slice the mushrooms.

2. Heat a saute pan and saute the mushrooms and spinach together until cooked. Add the eggs and let it cook. Season with salt and pepper.

3. When the bottom is cooked and browning, add the feta cheese on top of everything. Then, flip over half of the omelette on top of the other half and continue to let it cook. Once the egg is completely cooked, take it of the heat and enjoy!

Blue Cheese Burgers with Grilled Peppers & Onions

Ingredients:

1 lb ground meat
1 package of blue cheese
2 yellow (or red or orange or combo) bell peppers
1 large red onion
1 large yellow onion
olive oil
salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Season the ground meat with salt and pepper and form into patties.

2. Prep and chop the onions and peppers and saute them on high heat in a pan until soft. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Grill the burgers on a George Foreman grill or on a saute pan until cooked through.

4. Top with blue cheese, peppers, and onions. Enjoy!

Vicky's Reuben Dip

Ingredients:

8 oz. swiss chesse
3 oz. corn beef
3 tablespoons thousand island dressing
1 can (14 oz.) sauerkraut drained well
8 oz. cream cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Mix all of the ingredients together and bake for 20-30 minutes.

Parmesan Cheese Toast

Ingredients:

1 slice of bread, any kind
butter
Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Put the oven on broil.

2. Butter your bread, top with cheese and seasonings. Put in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese bubbles, without burning the bread. Enjoy!

Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 large egg
3/4 cup flour
1 cup oats
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup raisins or chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Mix the first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

2. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.

3. Spoon onto baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.