Paisley Pink Coasters

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Caprese Pizza Toast

This is an open-faced sandwich version of the famous Italian Caprese salad with sliced tomatoes, bocconcini and fresh basil.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• pinches of salt and pepper
• 1 thick focaccia loaf
• 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
• 6 large balls bocconcini
• 5 plum tomatoes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Place basil, garlic, oil, salt and pepper in a blender. Whirl to a saucy consistency. Add more oil to make it more saucy, if needed. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Cut bread in half horizontally, then cut each half into quarters. Place cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread half of basil mixture over bread, then evenly sprinkle with mozzarella. Thickly slice bocconcini and tomatoes into rounds, then arrange in overlapping slices on top of bread. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper.
2. Bake in centre of preheated oven until cheese starts to melt, 7 to 10 minutes, then turn broiler to high. Broil until cheese begins to turn golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining basil mixture. Cut each piece in half diagonally. Best served warm.

The Reception

I'm loving the black and white style of the dress and the shoes make the perfect combination. This is the going to be my Reception outfit for my wedding.

Forgotten Kiss Cookies

Recipe Description

These cookies are bite-size bits of heaven! They call for mini chocolate chips in the dough, but I was out of mini chocolate chips.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Softened Margarine
• 1/3 Cup Sugar
• 1/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
• 2 Cups Flour
• 1 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips Or Mini M&ms
• 1 9oz. Bag Hershey Kisses
• FOR CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE (optional):
• ¼ cups Mini Chocolate Chips
• 1 teaspoon Shortening

Preparation Instructions

Directions:
1. Preheat over to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter/margarine, sugars, and vanilla until well blended.
3. Add the flour and blend until smooth.
4. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
5. Mold a scant tablespoon of cookie dough around each unwrapped kiss, covering completely. Shape into balls.
6. Place into un-greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
8. Cool slightly, move from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
9. Prepare chocolate drizzle, if desired, and drizzle over each cooled cookie.
10. Enjoy!

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
*Yes, you read it right: there are NO EGGS in this recipe.
To make chocolate drizzle: In a small microwavable bowl, place 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening. Microwave for 30 seconds to melt. stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

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