Archives for September 2016

Cherry Chocolate Chip Almond Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is the perfect dessert to welcome the Fall season. Chocolate, cherries and almond flavors combine into a beautiful and delicious Cherry Chocolate Chip Almond Bread Pudding with Amaretto Whipped Cream.

Cherry Chocolate Chip Almond Bread Pudding from LoveandConfections.com

Bread pudding is one of my favorite easy desserts to make for a crowd. The flavor choices are endless, and can compliment every season. Chocolate, cherry and almond is the perfect combination for an end of Summer beginning of Fall dessert. 

Cherry Chocolate Chip Almond Bread Pudding from LoveandConfections.com

While I do love bread pudding throughout the year, I definitely think it is best in the cooler months. Having a warm dessert, topped with ice cream or whipped cream is definitely a welcome treat. I created a complementary Amaretto Whipped Cream for the bread pudding. Amaretto makes the whipped cream the perfect decadent topping for this bread pudding. You can also use the whipped cream on ice cream or brownies for additional almond deliciousness.  

Cherry Chocolate Chip Almond Bread Pudding from LoveandConfections.com

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Cherry Chocolate Chip Almond Bread Pudding from LoveandConfections.com


Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese #SandwichWithTheBest

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Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese is a delicious and easy sandwich made with only 6 ingredients! Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse™ Oatmeal bread, Hillshire Farm® Thin Sliced Honey Ham, Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise®, and Swiss cheese are grilled to perfection, then served with raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar.

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I first fell in love with the traditional Monte Cristo back in college. My friends and I frequented a restaurant, and the Monte Cristo was always the menu item I chose. While I love the traditional sandwich and its flavors, I don’t always have the time to fry it, like the original. My grilled cheese version is much easier and even more delicious.

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You can’t start a sandwich without quality bread, like Pepperidge Farm® from Walmart. I love Farmhouse Oatmeal bread because it is hearty, delicious and uses wholesome ingredients. Hillshire Farm® Thin Sliced Honey Ham is slow roasted for hours, has the perfect amount of sweetness with premium quality honey, and has no artificial flavors or by-products.

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Did you know you can use Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise on the outside of your bread to make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich? Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise is made with real, simple ingredients, like eggs, oil, and vinegar. I love using Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise to amp up my sandwiches by mixing it with fun flavors too.

Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese from LoveandConfections.com #SandwichWithTheBest

Swiss cheese is one of those cheeses I have to be in the mood for. I like it on Monte Cristo sandwiches and prefer Lacey Swiss or Baby Swiss for their milder flavor. You can use whichever kind of Swiss Cheese you like best.

I always serve my Monte Cristo sandwiches with either a raspberry jam or raspberry sauce. The tart-sweet combination works perfectly with the savory sandwich. Dust with powdered sugar for a restaurant-worthy presentation!

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Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are perfect for a weeknight when you are in a time-crunch but want a delicious meal. Here are more creative sandwich ideas from Pepperidge Farm®.

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Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese

By Love and Confections
Published 09/13/2016
Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 slices Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse™ Oatmeal bread
  • 4 teaspoons Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise
  • 3 slices Hillshire Farm® Thin Sliced Honey Ham
  • 3 slices Swiss Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Seedless Raspberry Ham, accompaniment
  • 2 teaspoons Powdered Sugar, optional garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat skillet on medium. Spread 1 teaspoon Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise on each side of each slice of bread.
  2. Place one slice of bread it he skillet and top with 1 1/2 slices of Swiss Cheese, followed by the 3 slices of Ham and the remaining 1 1/2 slices of Swiss. Top with remaining bread
  3. Cook until golden brown, then using a spatula, flip so the other side of the sandwich can brown.
  4. Slice, serve with raspberry jam, and dust with powdered sugar

Yield: 1 Sandwich
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 02 mins.

Cook time: 00 hrs. 04 mins.
Total time: 6 mins.

Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese from LoveandConfections.com #SandwichWithTheBest

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!


Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese from LoveandConfections.com #SandwichWithTheBest


Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Frozen Yogurt Pops #StonyfieldBlogger

Stonyfield Yogurt, Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter, and bananas blend together and freeze into delicious frozen yogurt pops that are perfect for a refreshing breakfast, after-school snack, or dessert. 

Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Frozen Yogurt Pops from LoveandConfections.com #StonyfieldBlogger


Frozen yogurt has been a long-time favorite of mine, and it is even better in pop form. We are a huge fan of popsicles here and #ToddlerLnC loved this version. These also made me a happy momma, because it is packed with goodness – Vanilla Greek yogurt, Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter and bananas.

Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Frozen Yogurt Pops from LoveandConfections.com #StonyfieldBlogger

Chocolate hazelnut butter is one of my favorite flavors – I literally eat it with a spoon right out of the jar, in moderation of course. It is one of those flavors that is good on toast, waffles, cookies, ice cream, etc. When I make smoothies or pops, I always try to use yogurt and a fruit. Bananas are such a great addition to these pops and make them extra creamy.

Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Frozen Yogurt Pops from LoveandConfections.com #StonyfieldBlogger

Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Frozen Yogurt Pops

By Love and Confections
Published 09/01/2016

Stonyfield Yogurt, Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter, and bananas blend together and freeze into delicious frozen yogurt pops that are perfect for a refreshing breakfast, after-school snack, or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Stonyfield Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter
  • 2 bananas

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients and divide between ice pop molds. place lid on top and insert popsicle sticks. Freeze overnight. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 00 hrs. 05 mins.

Total time: 5 mins.

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

I have an ongoing relationship with Stonyfield as a member of the Clean Plate Club. I receive product, coupons and/or compensation for posts featuring their products. As always, all opinions are my own. Stonyfield partnered with Justin’s Peanut Butter for this month’s recipe. #stonyfieldblogger #sponsored.