Cassie DeNisco

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Cheesy Jalapeno Bread Recipe

I am sharing the perfect cheesy jalapeno bread recipe for your holiday parties!! This is like the easiest bread recipe but comes out tasting SO delicious. I even made mine with vegan cheese and it came out great!

The main star of this show is your Dutch Oven pot. I have a 7.5 quart and it seriously makes my life so easy! You can shop for a dutch oven here! (affiliate link)

Cheesy Jalapeno Bread Recipe

cheesy jalapeno bread recipe

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups bread flour

1 packet active yeast

2 cups warm water

1 tbsp salt

4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

2 large jalapeños diced

1 large jalapeno sliced

Directions:

  1. Start by added your yeast to a bowl an pouring in 2 cups of warm water. Let sit for a few minutes until yeast starts to bubble.
  2. In another bowl, add flour and salt, mix then make a little well in the middle and pour in the yeast/water mixture, diced jalapeno and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. I always start by folding everything over with my spatula and then when it gets too tough I knead very gently with my hands!
  4. Cover with a kitchen towel and let sit for at least 2 hours. I usually let it sit for most of the day.
  5. Take dough out and knead it a few more times then in a clean bowl add oil and a sprinkle of flour. Set the dough back in the bowl and let sit for 1 more hour.
  6. Once you’re ready to bake, put your dutch oven in oven and let it preheat at 450 for 30 minutes.
  7. Take your bread out of it’s bowl, lightly knead it, score it then add more shredded cheese and sliced jalepeno on top to decorate.
  8. Carefully put the bread in the very hot dutch oven and cook covered for 30 minutes. When the timer goes off, cook for 15 more minutes. Sometimes I want the cheese crispier so you can leave it in for an extra 10 minutes if needed.
  9. Enjoy!

I hope you loved this easy bread recipe! It’s become a true hit with my family and I seriously love it! You can just make a regular loaf by omitting the jalpeno and cheese from it! If you liked this cheesy jalapeno bread recipe, check out more recipes here!

My Salmon Bites Recipe!

I’m sharing a quick a delicious salmon bites recipe that will have you adding it to your weekly rotation! I use these salmon bites in a delicious bowl that seriously takes about 25 minutes tops! This has become my go to Monday meal because I’m obssessed!

This post contains a few affiliate links for some of the kitchen items I mention! As always I make a small commission if you purchase through me but no pressure! I hope you love this yummy recipe as much as I do!

salmon bites recipe

Ingredients

1 pound salmon (cubed & skinned)

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp honey

2 tbsp sriracha (add more or less depending on how spicy you like)

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 drizzle sesame oil

air fryer & parchment paper

Optional add ons: white rice, cucumbers, carrots, & sesame seeds

Directions:

  1. Start by taking the skin off your salmon. With a sharp knife, carefully remove the skin as if you were cutting thin chicken cutlets. Cube the salmon and set aside.
  2. Assemble your marinade by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, garlic & sesame oil. Add in the salmon and marinate for at least 20 minutes. (I prep before hand so I set if for like 2 hours)
  3. Place parchment paper or parchment paper liner in your air fyer and add salmon. Cook on 400 degrees for 9 minutes, flipping salmon over halfway through for maximum crisp!
  4. Serve with rice, cucumber and carrots !

I just started making a little extra sauce and putting it to the side to save as a top drizzle. You should not use any extra marinade from the raw salmon because that can make you sick.

I love this salmon bites recipe because it’s really a great twist on my Crispy Salmon Recipe here! It really levels up your dinner and makes everything taste better!

If you loved this post, be sure to check out more of my recipes here!

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Homemade Crunch Wrap Recipe

Looking to spice up your taco night? I have you covered with this homemade crunch wrap recipe. I seriously love this recipe when you’re not in the mood for just a regular taco night.

This is essentially a taco bell copycat recipe and it was an instant hit for dinner here. Obsessed with how easy this recipe was and how seriously yummy it is too!

crunch wrap recipe

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey or beef

2 tbsp taco seasoning

soft tortillas in wrap size

crunchy circular tortillas

diced yellow onion

1 diced tomato

chopped romaine lettuce

jalepeño

hot sauce

Directions:

  1. Cook your meat and add taco seasoning.
  2. Microwave your soft tortilla for 10 seconds so you can easily mold it.
  3. Assemble your crunch wrap with your favorite filling with the soft tortilla down first. I love ground turkey, tomatoes, lettuce, vegan cheese, jalepeños, onions, and some hot sauce.
  4. Warm a frying pan with a little bit of butter.
  5. Place the crunchy circular tortilla on top then fold your soft tortilla over. This is the hardest part because it’s so tricky. As soon as it’s all assembled place it seam side down in the pan. This will seal it so it doesn’t explode.
  6. Flip after about 2-3 minutes to crisp the other side and then enjoy!!

I cannot tell you how badly I want to remake this as I’m writing this. It just elevates your taco night and creates something so filling and yummy. I am huge on making sure your dinner hits all the points to fill you up and this combo definitely does!

If you loved this homemade crunch wrap recipe be sure to check out some of my other recipes here! You can also check out my pinterest as I am super active on it here!

My Sweet Potato Quesadilla Recipe!

This new year we are prioritizing eating our veggies! I love this recipe because it sneaks in veggies in a really yummy and delicious way! I’ve now been plant based for over a year and a half and I love recipes like this sweet potato quesadilla!

Quesadillas used to be one of my go to recipes to make a quick lunch or order out but it’s hard to do when you’re dairy free! I found this recipe actual from a Hello Fresh Box but have made it my own as the years have gone on. If Hello Fresh is reading this, offer dairy free alternatives so I can still enjoy your stuff!!

This recipe is so quick and easy, as well as perfect to rotate into your New Year’s meals!

Ingredients

Your favorite Tortillas (I love almond flour but my grocery store didn’t have so I did whole wheat)

Cheese (Follow Your Heart Vegan Cheese is the best to melt with)

1 poblano pepper

Grape tomatoes

1 yellow onion

Salt

Pepper

1 tsp cayenne

1 jalapeño pepper

Avocados

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 then peel and dice your sweet potatoes. Spray them with a little oil and bake for 25 minutes or until soft.
  2. Dice your poblano and yellow onion. Sauté your poblano and half of the yellow onion in a pan with cayenne, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Create a little salsa with your diced jalapeño, other half of the yellow onion, and tomatoes!
  4. Once everything is cooked, assemble your quesadillas without the salsa and bake in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp.
  5. Serve with salsa on top and sliced avocado & enjoy!!

I love this recipe because it’s truly a twist on a classic. This helps you sneak in your veggies while having something good. If I’m looking for something more nutrient dense, I’ll even throw in some black beans! Let me know if you have tried this sweet potato quesadilla recipe or if you have a non-traditional quesadilla recipe!

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