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A common side dish that is so simple and delicious! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/mozzarella-sticks Ingredients: 12-24 Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks 2 Eggs 2 tbsp. Water 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour 1 cup Plain Bread Crumbs 2 tbsp. Italian Seasoning 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder Instructions: Prepare one plate with flour, and one with eggs (beaten with water). In a freezer bag, combine bread crumbs and seasonings. Dredge cheese sticks into the flour, then eggs, then shake in bread crumb mixture. Place on un-greased cookie sheet and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the coating to set. Preheat oven to 400º F. Spray sticks with cooking spray for a crispier coating. Bake for 7 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A very flavorful pasta dish! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/sausage-fettuccine Ingredients: 1 lb. Fettuccine Pasta 1 lb. Ground Italian Sausage 2 cloves Minced Garlic 1 Onion (chopped) 2 tbsp. Corn Starch 1 1/2 cups Half and Half 1/4 - 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Salt/Pepper (to taste) Instructions: Cook pasta to al dente, drain, and set aside. Brown sausage. Add garlic and onions and sauté until onions have softened. On medium-low heat, whisk in corn starch and half and half. Add cheese, salt and pepper, and heat through. Serve over pasta. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/chocolate-chip-blondies Ingredients: 1 Stick (1/2 cup) Butter 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar 1 Egg 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract 1 cup All Purpose Flour 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda 1 Package (12 oz.) Semisweet Chocolate chips (2 cups) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350º F. Cream together sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Add dry mixture to the wet mixture and whisk together. Add to an 9-inch square baking dish that has been sprayed with oil cooking spray. Bake at 350º F 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A great addition to the holiday table! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/pumpkin-cookies Ingredients: 2 Sticks (1 cup) Butter 3/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar 3/4 cup White Granulated Sugar 1 cup Pumpkin Puree 1 Egg 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract 1 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour 2 1/2 cups Quick Oats 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice 1/4 tsp. Salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 350º F. Cream together sugars, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Add pumpkin. In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Add dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just blended. Add rounded tablespoons of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350º F until light golden brown for 12 minutes. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

Happy National S'Mores Day! Sorry this is a little late! A modern way to enjoy that classic S'Mores taste! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/smores-dip Ingredients: 1 Package (12 oz.) Semisweet Chocolate chips (2 cups) 20-50 Marshmallows Graham Crackers Instructions: Preheat oven to 450º F. Add chocolate chips and marshmallows to a 8 or 9-inch pan that has been prepared with cooking spray. Bake 8 minutes or until marshmallows are toasted to your liking. Serve with graham crackers for dipping. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

Mint and chocolate goes so well together! If you like Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies, you'll like these! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/mint-double-chocolate-chip-cookies Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg_GtFpbN2o Ingredients: 2 Sticks (1 cup) Butter 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar 1/2 cup White Granulated Sugar 2 Eggs (1 full egg, 1 egg yolk) 2 tsp. Mint Extract 2 cups All Purpose Flour 2/3 cup Cocoa Powder 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 Package (12 oz.) Semisweet or Dark Chocolate chips (2 cups) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350º F. Cream together sugars, butter, eggs, and mint extract in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Add dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just blended. Fold in chocolate chips. Add rounded tablespoons of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350º F until light golden brown 8-10 minutes. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/avocado-and-sausage-pasta Ingredients: 1 lb. Radiatore Pasta (or any small pasta) 1/2 lb. Beef Sausage 3 tbsp. Olive Oil 1 tbsp. Red Chili Paste 2 Avocados (cubed) 8 slices Bacon Salt/Pepper to taste Instructions: Cook pasta and drain. Sauté sausage with chili paste in olive oil. Toss in pasta and turn off heat. Add avocados and break pieces of bacon and carefully fold into pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

Learn to make your own ground seasonings! Cheap, easy, and delicious! Make your own garlic powder, dried herbs, and more! Ingredients: Peppers of your choice Directions: 1. Add peppers to dehydrator. 2. Once dried, grind as desired using a coffee grinder. Basics Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5oGwxECyBiHh-6n32xvK2fpOU_KBo6LR Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo This is NOT a sponsored video. I was not paid for any of the products that I used.

Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/pizza-biscuit-casserole Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups Bisquick Mix 1 cup Milk 6 oz. Pepperoni 16 oz. Pizza Sauce 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 370º F. In a medium bowl, mix Bisquick and milk until a soft dough is obtained. In a 13 x 9 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray, drop half of the dough into the bottom of the dish by spoonfuls. Top with half of pizza sauce, half of pepperoni, and half of cheese. Repeat layers to consume the remainder of the ingredients. Bake 20 minutes or until dough is golden brown. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

Make your way to this Creole classic in no time! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/slow-cooker-jambalaya Ingredients: 1/2 lb. Beef Sausage 12 oz. Shrimp 2 Celery Stalks (chopped) 4 cloves of minced Garlic 2 14.5 oz. cans of Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies 1/2 tsp. Thyme 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper 1 tsp. Hot Sauce Salt (to taste) Instructions: Add all ingredients to slow cooker except shrimp. Cook on High for 3-4 hours, or Low for 7-8 hours. Add shrimp and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes or until shrimp becomes pink. Serve over long grain white rice. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A super easy and classic pie! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/key-lime-pie Key Lime Cake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbyfKikWtw4 Graham Cracker Pie Crust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtVZchdXz9w Ingredients: 4 Egg Yolks 1 14 oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk Zest of 1 Lime Juice of 4 Limes (1/2 cup) Graham Cracker Pie Crust Instructions: Preheat oven to 300º F. Beat egg yolks with mixer on low speed until yolks are thick. Add condensed milk and half of lime juice and mix until combined. Add zest and remaining juice and mix. Bake for 12 minutes. Chill in refrigerator before serving. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

Make your own pie crust in minutes! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Graham Crackers (10 sheets) 1/3 cup Sugar 6 tbsp Butter Directions: 1. Pulse crackers in food processor until a powder is obtained. 2. Place crushed crackers in a bowl and add sugar and butter. 3. Press into a pie plate. 4. Bake at 300º F for 10 minutes. Basics Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5oGwxECyBiHh-6n32xvK2fpOU_KBo6LR Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A dash of Italy on your steak sandwich! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/italian-steak-sandwiches Ingredients: 2 lbs. Beef Cube steak 1 Sliced Onion 1 tbsp. Butter Basil Pesto Sliced Mozzarella Cheese 1 Sliced Tomato Bread (any type) Salt/Pepper (to taste) Instructions: Sauté onion in butter until caramelized. Remove from pan and set aside. Fry steak for 3 minutes on each side. Spread pesto on bread, add steak, cheese, onions, and tomatoes. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A very versatile vegetarian pasta dish! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/asparagus-and-feta-fettuccine Ingredients: 8 oz. Fettuccine Pasta 1 lb Asparagus 2-3 tbsp. Olive Oil 1 clove Minced Garlic 4 Green Onions (chopped) 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) 4 oz. Feta Cheese 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Salt/Pepper (to taste) Instructions: Cook pasta until there are about 5 minutes of cook time left, and add asparagus that has been chopped into one inch pieces. Drain pasta and asparagus, and set aside. Add olive oil, garlic, onions, and parsley to pan and sauté until onions have softened. Return pasta and asparagus to pan, add red pepper flakes and feta cheese, and toss together until heated through. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A traditional German dish that is so simple and delicious! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/chicken-schnitzel Ingredients: 2 lbs. Chicken Breasts 2 Eggs 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour 1/2 cup Plain Bread Crumbs Salt/Pepper (to taste) Canola Oil Instructions: Place chicken breasts on a sheet of wax paper. Cover with another sheet, and beat with a meat tenderizer until pieces are 1/4 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Prepare one plate with flour, one with eggs (beaten with salt/pepper and water), and one with bread crumbs. Dredge chicken into the flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs. On medium heat, heat 1 inch of oil in a pan. Add chicken immediately after dredging. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on a plate covered with paper towels. Keep warm in an oven on a low setting until prepared to serve. Serve with fried potatoes or a salad. Add lemon wedges for sprinkling. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/chorizo-stew Ingredients: 12 oz. Chorizo (cooked and sliced) 14.5 oz Died Tomatoes 15.5 oz. Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans) (drained) 2 cups Chicken Stock Salt and Pepper (to taste) Instructions: Add sausage, chick peas, diced tomatoes and stock in pot. Bring to a boil. Lower the temperature and simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A fun way to satisfy that taco craving! This taco casserole is completely versatile and is considered a base. Add whatever you like! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/taco-casserole Ingredients: 2 lbs. Ground Beef 16 oz. Chilli Seasoned Beans 1 1/2 cups Salsa 2 cups Crushed Tortilla Chips 3/4 cup Sour Cream 1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese 4 Green Onions (chopped) 1 Diced Tomato Instructions: Preheat oven to 350º F. Brown beef over the stovetop. Drain. Add salsa and beans, bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add tortilla chips to the bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Pour meat mixture on top of chips. Spread sour cream over meat mixture, and top with cheese, tomatoes, and onions. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A cake that's quick and easy to throw together, yet has a punch of flavor! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/pineapple-cake Ingredients: Cake 2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour 1 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda 1/4 tsp. Salt 1 Stick (1/2 cup) Butter 1 cup Granulated Sugar 2 Eggs 1 20 oz. can Crushed Pineapple Topping 3/4 cup Brown Sugar 3/4 cup Chopped Pecans 3/4 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Instructions: Preheat oven to 350º F. Cream together sugar, butter, and eggs in a large bowl using a mixer at low speed until creamy. In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Open can of pineapple and drain off juice to reserve for later. Rotate between beating in dry ingredients and pineapple juice, starting with dry ingredients, until all is combined. Fold in crushed pineapple. Pour batter in greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. In a separate bowl, mix all topping ingredients. Sprinkle topping over batter. Bake at 350º F for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A little taste of enchiladas in a nice stack! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/chicken-enchilada-stacker Ingredients: 2 cups Chicken (1 lb.) 1 10 oz. can of Enchilada Sauce 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 8 flour tortillas Instructions: Preheat oven to 400º F. Boil chicken to cook and shred and place into a bowl. Add enchilada sauce and serve. Spray a 9 inch cake pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Place a tortilla into the pan and layer chicken mixture, cheese, and another tortilla. Continue until ending with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A very simple, tart, cherry twist of flavor to the classic rib! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/cherry-smothered-ribs Very Cherry BBQ Sauce: http://youtu.be/oUuJgCZYKtM Ingredients: Very Cherry Barbecue Sauce Beef Ribs Instructions: Preheat oven to 350º F. Line a baking sheet with two layers of parchment paper. Coat all sides of ribs in sauce. Bake for 45 minutes, rotating ribs half way through the cook time. Brush with additional sauce before serving. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A barbecue sauce with a tart, cherry twist! Ingredients: 2 cups chopped and pitted Cherries 1/3 cup Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar 1 cup Ketchup 1/4 cup Tomato Paste 2 chopped Shallots 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes Salt and Pepper to taste Directions: 1. Add Cherries, sugar, and vinegar to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 10 minutes. 2. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, and simmer again for 5 minutes. 3. If you prefer, you may blend sauce with an immersion blender. Basics Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5oGwxECyBiHh-6n32xvK2fpOU_KBo6LR Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

A comfort soup with Italian flavor! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/italian-beef-soup Ingredients: 1 lb. Grond Beef 16 oz. Frozen Broccoli and Cauliflower 14.5 oz. can Diced Tomatoes 3/4 cup Tomato Juice 2 14.5 oz. cans Beef Stock 1 cup Small Pasta of your choice 1/2 cup Basil Pesto Instructions: Brown beef in the pot that will be used for the soup and drain. Add vegetables, tomatoes, juice, and stock and bring to a boil. Add pasta and simmer for 10 minutes. Add pesto. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

Let's add some spice to that ordinary chicken! Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/picante-chicken Ingredients: 6 Thinly Sliced Chicken Breasts 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar 2 cups Picante Sauce 2 tbsp. Honey Dijon Mustard 1 Bell Pepper (Any Color, Sliced) (optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350º F. Add chicken and bell pepper to 13 x 9 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine sugar, sauce, and mustard and pour over chicken. Bake for 1 hour. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/jalapeno-shrimp-pasta Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp. Olive Oil 12 oz. Shrimp 2 cloves Minced Garlic 2 Chopped Jalapeño Peppers 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (Halved) 8 oz. Linguine Pasta Parmesan Cheese (optional) Instructions: Cook pasta and set aside. Sauté garlic and jalapeños in oil for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and seasoning and cook for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and heat through for 3 minutes. Add cooked linguine pasta and heat through. Serve topped with cheese. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo

Printable Recipe: http://CookinAmigo.com/slow-cooker-french-lamb-stew Ingredients: 6 Lamb Chops 6 Carrots 1 oz packet Onion Soup Mix 1 14.5 oz. can of Diced Tomatoes 1 Bell Pepper (optional) Instructions: Add all ingredients to slow cooker Cook on High for 4 hours, or Low for 6 hours. Website: http://CookinAmigo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/CookinAmigo Twitter: http://twitter.com/CookinAmigo Google+: http://google.com/+CookinAmigo