New Recipe for 2017 #35 - Cheesy Taco Pasta

This recipe from Dinner then Dessert was really easy to put together and very delicious. I put the salsa in right after putting in the taco seasoning so that the hamburger could soak in more spicy goodness. I used a Mexican cheese blend instead of just cheddar cheese. These were the smallest pasta shells I could find at my local King Soopers, so I'll use another kind of pasta next time I make it.

New Recipe for 2017 #34 - Tuxedo Brownies

Chocolatey, yummy, deliciousness from "The Cookie & Cups Cookbook". Rich chocolate brownie covered with frosting and then covered with chocolate ganache - yummmmmm. Cut these into small squares or you will be overwhelmed by rich chocolate goodness.

A work colleague told me he loved me after he ate one. He then wrapped one up to take home to his girlfriend.

New Recipe for 2017 #33 - Monte Cristo Pizza

This recipe is from Shelly Jaronsky's "The Cookies & Cups Cookbook". The crust is puff pastry and the cheese is a combination of cream cheese and Gruyere.  The instructions say to spread the cream cheese mixture over the baked puff pastry. I have no idea how the write accomplished that. I made little patties of the cream cheese mixture and placed them on the baked puff pastry. I didn't have any raspberry jam, but lingonberry sauce fit the bill. I'm glad I halved the recipe since I have the feeling that this would not warm up well.A half recipe was plenty for me. It was good, but it didn't leave me craving for more.

New Recipe for 2017 #32 - Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Gravy

The blogger Mom on Time Out calls these The BEST Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Gravy. I'm not sure they are the BEST. They are easy to make. They are a bit on the bland side for me. I'd probably add more pepper and garlic.