Amanda and Tim

Potato & Leek Soup

Potato & Leek Soup » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025

3 large leeks, cleaned very well, chopped
3 cloves garlic
4-6 large potatoes, roughly chopped
8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 onion
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme or dried
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup half & half
Half cup grated cheese I used provolone
Potato & Leek Soup » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
I throw everything in a dutch oven but the milk & cheese. Bring to boil, slightly cover, light boil til everything is softened.
Potato & Leek Soup » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
I take my emersion blender and blend it all including bay leaves. Once blended nicely I add the cream (or half & half), and stir in the cheese.
Potato & Leek Soup » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
My family loves this soup!
We have the PC Choice brand but this one is just as good.

Almond Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Almond Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
2CUPS peanut butter
1 1/2CUPS confectioner’s sugar
4TBSP butter softened
1/2TSP vanilla extract
1/4TSP salt
1CUP rice krispies
22 Hershey’s almond chocolate bar (Halloween size)
1TSP vegetable oil
Almond Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Take the first 5 ingredients and mix together well. Once mixed, mix in the rice krispies in. Make balls with the dough. I like to throw outside for a few minutes to harden them up. But you can put them on fridge or freezer til chocolate is ready. I find they work best in the chocolate when cold.
Almond Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
I made a double broiler for the chocolate and oil. I use a fork to turn the balls in the chocolate and to take them out. Lay out separate on non stick sheet. Let chocolate harden. These never last, I always make double batch.
Almond Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Were working with chocolate today

Chowmein Clusters

Chowmein Clusters » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
1/2CUP semisweet chocolate chips
1/2CUP butterscotch chips
1CUP chow mein noodles
1/2CUP salted peanuts
Chowmein Clusters » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Mix the chowmein, marshmallows, & peanuts in bowl. Over double broiler. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips.
Chowmein Clusters » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Once melted mix chocolate mixture over chowmein.
Chowmein Clusters » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Drop by Tablespoons onto a non stick sheet.
Chowmein Clusters » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Wait til chocolate hardens, then dig in
Chowmein Clusters » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Working with lots of chocolate today!

Sandwich Cookies

Sandwich Cookies » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
I like taking simple vanilla cookies. Any brand will do. Fill with icing to make sandwiches. We dunk in chocolate and decorate with more icing.
Sandwich Cookies » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Another simple, cheap & fun thing to do with the kiddos.
Let chocolate harden and enjoy!
Sandwich Cookies » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Sandwich Cookies » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Worked with chocolate today!

Chocolate covered marshmallows

Chocolate covered marshmallows » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
I do a double boiler. Add some chocolate and a tad bit of oil. Semi sweet chocolate is best but you can use any. Melt. I use a fork to turn marshmallows around in the chocolate and to take out. I sprinkle a little bit of Christmas sprinkles on top.
Chocolate covered marshmallows » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
I use non stick sheets, silicone works and or parchment paper. Let chocolate harden.
Chocolate covered marshmallows » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Everyone always goes back for a second! Simple, cheap and just tastes great.
We always make around Christmas.
Chocolate covered marshmallows » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025
Worked with chocolate today