Cheesy Zucchini Bake

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 0.5 cups Panko Italian style breadcrumbs
• 1.5 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.8 cups water
• 1 chive & onion cream cheese spread (8 oz container)
• 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray an 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
3. Make the topping: Microwave 2 tablespoons of 3 tablespoons butter, divided in a small bowl for 30 seconds until melted. Stir in 0.5 cups Panko Italian style breadcrumbs until well combined. Set aside.
4. Saute the zucchini: Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of 3 tablespoons butter, divided in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices and 0.5 teaspoons black pepper. Cook 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
5. Make the cheese sauce: In the same skillet over medium-low heat, combine 0.8 cups water and 1 chive & onion cream cheese spread (8 oz container). Stir constantly until smooth. Add 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese and stir until fully melted. Pour over the zucchini and toss to coat.
6. First bake: Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
7. Add topping and finish: Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top. Return to oven and bake another 10-15 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden and zucchini is tender.

Source

• https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/5-ingredient-cheesy-zucchini-bake/57ac780d-b02b-45bd-a040-b0306c1e9cb2

Garlic & Ginger Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cups jasmine rice, washed
• 2 cups water
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat water in electric kettle.
2. Heat oil: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Saute aromatics: Add minced garlic cloves and minced  fresh ginger then saute until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Don't let the garlic brown.
4. Toast the rice: Add 1 cups jasmine rice and stir to coat in the oil and aromatics. Toast for 2-3 minutes until the rice smells nutty.
5. Add water and boil.
6. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low.
7. Cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
8. Rest: Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Source

• https://www.instagram.com/p/DYNh4DhNTim

Sherry Cherry Biscoff Sundaes

Ingredients

• French Vanilla ice cream – left at room temperature for 10 minutes
• Crumbled Biscoff Cookies or Gingersnaps
• “Very Sweet Sherry” (Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio)
• Amarena Cherries
• Mint spring for when you want to look boujee (optional)

Directions

1. layer all and enjoy!

Source

• https://cheesegal.com/2025/04/04/sherry-ice-cream-with-biscoff-cookies-amarena-cherries/

Bacon Pepper Jelly Dip 🌶️🥓

Ingredients

• 8 ounces block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 5.3 ounces block Boursin cheese
• 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 ounces bacon, cooked & diced
• 3 tablespoons green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons onion powder
• 11 ounces jar pepper jelly
• 1 crackers, to serve

Directions

1. Mix the base: Add 8 ounces block cream cheese, softened to room temperature, 5.3 ounces block Boursin cheese, 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 6 ounces bacon, cooked & diced, 1 teaspoons garlic powder, and 1 teaspoons onion powder to a large bowl. 
2. Beat until well combined. 
3. Add 3 tablespoons green onions, sliced and fold in with a spatula until fully incorporated.
4. Bake: Spread the mixture evenly into a pie dish. Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes until warmed through and slightly bubbly.
5. Top & serve: Remove from oven and top evenly with 11 ounces jar pepper jelly. Serve warm with 1 crackers, to serve and enjoy!

Source

• https://www.tiktok.com/@brooklynsbites/video/7451712328594246954?q=red%20pepper%20jelly&t=1779726768008

Boat Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (16-oz.) container sour cream (about 2 cups)
• 1 (10-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as Rotel), drained
• 1 (1-oz.) envelope ranch dressing mix
• 1 (1-oz.) envelope 25%-less-sodium taco seasoning mix (such as Old El Paso)
• 1 (8-oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar-Jack or mild Cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 2 medium) (optional)
• Tortilla chips or potato chips, for serving

Directions

1. Combine ingredients: Stir together sour cream, diced tomatoes, ranch mix, taco seasoning, and cheese in a medium bowl.
2. Garnish with scallions, if desired.
3. Serve dip: Serve cold or at room temperature with tortilla or potato chips.

Source

• https://www.southernliving.com/boat-dip-8649345