Saturday Favorites

WITH THESE FAVORITES

Dunkable, chocolate-y Oreos are a classic. Everyone knows them, and everyone loves them. The iconic brand has been expanding its repertoire lately with some awesome specialty flavors by launching six (yes, six!) unexpected new flavors. I'm sure there some out there who say don't mess with classic but perhaps time to think outside the box. The six new varieties were introduced at the Sweets and Snacks Expo Chicago in January this year, and even though they aren’t all released yet here's what you can expect. Be on the look out for  

Pistachio Thins

Peppermint Bark

Birthday Cake 

Strawberry Shortcake 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Rocky Road Trip

What sounds good to you? 
Pistachio Thins are top of my list followed real close by Rocky Road Trip.

Roasted Sides for Fall Dining

Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes 

Cook's Notes: Crispy seasoned roasted potatoes oven baked with golden caramelized edges and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. The perfect side for any main dish. Recipe serves 2-4 and is an Ever Ready Special.

Ingredients: 

• 4 red potatoes, scrubbed and diced into quarters (no need to peel) 
• 1-1/2-2 TB. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. each parsley, rosemary, thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 garlic cloves, minced 
• 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or  a silicone pad. 
• In a bowl add quartered potatoes, olive oil, spices, garlic cloves, salt and pepper and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Mix well and spread out evenly on baking sheet.
  
• Bake 25 minutes and toss sightly with a spatula. Return to oven and cook 15 minutes longer or until fork tender and crisp edges. 
• Remove from oven and turn temperature to 450 degrees. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.  

 
Roasted Butternut Squash
Cook's Notes: One butternut squash is enough for 4 servings. 
Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash cut in half crosswise then cut again lengthwise
• Maple syrup
• Cinnamon  
• Melted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone pad. 
• Scoop out flesh from cut pieces. 
• Place four pieces on baking sheet. Salt and pepper and drizzle each with maple syrup, melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes until fork tender.