Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

 

On my way to 365 recipes in 365 days.  Here is recipe 18.

My husband loves peanut butter and chocolate desserts.  Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups are his favorite candy.  I knew when I saw this recipe that we would all like it.  And it was so so easy.  No baking.  Make these in the warm months for a delicious treat without heating up the kitchen.

You can use any kind of chocolate to coat these.  I used semi sweet and I know milk chocolate would be good as well.  Try white chocolate if you are feeling adventurous.

Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

3 cups Rice Krispies

3 cups powdered sugar

2 cups creamy peanut butter

2 pkgs chocolate chips, melted

1. Mix Rice Krispies, powdered sugar and peanut butter in a large bowl.  Mix well.

2. For min to 1 inch balls and place in fridge while you melt the chocolate.

3. Dip each ball in chocolate and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.  Put back in fridge for chocolate to harden. 

Enjoy!

Cinnamon Glazed Sweet Potatoes

 

On my way to 365 recipes in 365 days.  Here is recipe 17.

I happened to have some sweet potatoes in the pantry and I knew they would make and easy side dish for dinner.  These were so fast to whip up.  Peel, chop, drizzle in glaze, bake.  EASY!  My husband said they taste like pie.

Cinnamon Glazed Sweet Potatoes

3 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped in 1 inch pieces

1 Tbsp butter, melted

2 tsp olive oil

1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease a baking dish.

2. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. 

3. Place chopped sweet potatoes in baking dish and drizzle with cinnamon glaze.  Stir and bake 45-60 minutes until potatoes are soft.  Stir once while cooking.

Enjoy!!

*Sweet potatoes are so good for you.  Full of vitamins and have a great flavor.  Add these for your next side dish.

Green Tea Lime Cooler

 

On my way to 365 recipes in 365 days.  Here is recipe 16.

I love my coffee first thing in the morning and I crave something cold and fizzy in the afternoon.  This combination was a refreshing drink.  A really great afternoon pick me up.

Green Tea Lime Cooler

1 can ginger ale

1 lime

2 bags green tea

1 cup boiling water

1 tsp honey

1. Steep tea bags in boiling water for 5-10 minutes.  I like strong green tea so I keep them in about 10 minutes.   Stir in the honey while the water is still hot.

2. Pour tea over a glass of ice and add the juice of one lime.  Top with ginger ale.

Enjoy!

*If you are like me and you really enjoy this, brew extra green tea with honey and keep it in the fridge.  Then just squeeze a lime and add soda.  Easy and quick.

Baked Meatballs

On my way to 365 recipes in 365 days.  Here is recipe 15.

We like meatballs, and I usually don’t have any on hand.  So, I decided to make some and make some extras to keep in the freezer.  These were fast and easy and I love that they baked up so quickly and nicely.

The flavor of these was really mild.  They will be great in a dish and not over power a sauce or other ingredients

And the texture was soft and not spongy or overcooked.  I served these with BBQ sauce and they were a wonderful treat.

Baked Meatballs

1 lb ground hamburger

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup bread crumbs

1 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp oregano

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground pepper

1. Mix all ingredients well with stand mixer or hands.

2. Form in to golf ball size meatballs.  Bake on greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

*Make a double batch and keep some in the freezer.  Think of all the possibilities.  Swedish Meatballs, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Spaghetti and Meatballs, BBQ Meatballs, Meatball Sandwiches……I could go on.

Enjoy!!