Another memorable entry to the Apple Northbrook Bake off that made it to my permanent recipe stash. The cooling of the mint chip make this a great treat!
Author: Celine Kaleta
I like to cook. People ask me for recipes all the time so I've decided to put together a blog of recipes that I use often as well as ones I want to try. My goal is to have all my saved video from Facebook typed into recipes on this blog.
Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies
It’s gooey and chewy with a little bit of tart. It will become one of your favorites.
Mini Oreo Cheesecake
One of my husband’s favorites. It’s a simple kid friendly recipe that they will sure to enjoy
Bake Sale Lemon Bars
A little tang and a little sweet with a delightful buttery crust. You can’t just have one.
Paleo Chicken Shawarma with Tahini sauce and Basmati Rice
A healthy recipe from Aileen. Try with the home made tahini sauce with basmati rice. Taste just like Naf Naf.
Sandy’s Crack Cookies
Won favorite baked goods at Apple Northbrook Court 4 years and running. Beat out the Better than Sex Cake and my Pear Cheesecake
Puppy Snickerdoodles
Now there’s a version that is safe for your furry best friend!
Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread
Warm, chewy and cheesy. This little gluten free bread will quickly become your favorite. Goes well as an appetizer snack as well as a side to a meal, quick and easy to make.
Better Than Sex Cake
This deliciously moist cake will surely make everyone go Mmmm.. with every bite. Easy to make and will impress every time.
Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
One of my favorite cream soups. Very hearty and comforting. The recipe calls for only wild rice but I love the creamy texture that white rice adds to the soup so I use a mix of both.
Buttery Corn Bread
This corn bread recipe is delicious with a hint of sweet. Perfect to go with chili on a cold winter day. It’s simple to make and only takes 25 minutes to bake. Delish!
Healthy Turkey Meatball
A great alternative to beef meatballs. This lite meatball is juicy and easy to make. Rice adds a little of texture and the Parsley provides fantastic flavor.
Oreo Lasagna
This crowd pleasure is a recipe I found on Pinterest. Layers of deliciousness is sure to keep them coming back for seconds. Make sure you grab a glass of milk to go with this.
This recipe was for regular Oreos, but feel free to be creative and try other Oreo favors. For St. Patricks day I made it with Mint Oreo.
Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
A part of the Apple Northbrook Slow Cooker Challenge, this super hearty soup/stew is perfect for chilly weather. After hours of cooking the mean comes out nice, juicy and tender. A great meal to start in the morning and come home to after work.
Dawson’s White Chicken Chili
Another contender of the Apple Northbrook Chili Cook Off. One of my all time favorite chili. Goes well with homemade corn bread. Try the Buttery Corn Bread recipe.
Slow Cooker Beanless Beef Chili
I’m not a big fan of beans in my chili, I want meat meat meat!! This delicious chili was my entry in the Apple Northbrook Chili Cook-Off, and a warm welcome on a cold Chicago winter day. Great for Football Sunday! Add some spicy sour cream for a real kick!
Homestyle Chicken Pot Pie
This Chicken Pot Pie will quick to become your favorite. It’s easy to make and totally delicious! A great use of left over chicken or turkey. You can use any type of veggie combo you like, I use potatoes, corn, green beans, and carrots.
Colleen’s Zesty Black Bean Dip
An Apple Northbrook favorite. Once you get a taste of this salty, spicy, garlicky goodness you’ll want to lick the container when you’re done. Goes well with chips as well as fresh cut veggies.
S’More Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
It’s the merging of the two best things in the world. Super easy with a tube of pre-made dough or use your own chocolate chip cookie recipe. Good to the last crumb.
Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
A Facebook Recipe from Delish. This yummy easy to make packet makes dinner fast and painless. Tip: Make sure you cut the potatoes to be around the same size for more even cooking.
My Recipe Stash 