Eggs Machiavellian (inspired By 'the Sims® 3')

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (1/2-inch to 1-inch thick) quarter-slices watermelon
• 2 eggs
• 1 ounce shaved parmesan cheese, or more to taste
• 2 thin slices thinly sliced ham (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• heat a large skillet over high heat. once hot, lie the watermelon into the pan with the rind along the edge of the pan, leaving one half the the cooking surface free.
• crack eggs into the free space in the skillet. top the eggs with 1/4 of the parmesan cheese. cook until the egg begins to solidify on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. begin folding the solid egg over the translucent egg . continue cooking until the egg can be tilted with the edge of a spatula without the top part of it sliding away from the cooked egg and is lightly crisped on the bottom, about 2 minutes more. flip both the eggs and the watermelon pieces; sprinkle another 1/4 of the parmesan cheese over the eggs and another 1/4 of the parmesan over the watermelon pieces. continue cooking until the egg whites are crisp on the underside, but the yolk remains soft when pressed lightly with the back of a spatula, 1 to 2 minutes. remove eggs to a plate.
• continue cooking watermelon until darkened on the underside, about 1 minute more. flip watermelon pieces again, top with remaining parmesan cheese, and remove to the plate with the eggs.
• sear ham slices in any remaining liquid in the skillet just until lightly browned and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. transfer to the plate next to the watermelon and eggs.

Spinach And Artichoke Tortilla Pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 flour tortillas
• 1 cup spinach-artichoke dip
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh tomato

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• spread spinach-artichoke dip evenly over tortillas. sprinkle mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and onion over dip. arrange tortillas on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. top pizzas with tomato before slicing and serving.

Eggs Machiavellian (inspired By 'the Sims® 3')

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (1/2-inch to 1-inch thick) quarter-slices watermelon
• 2 eggs
• 1 ounce shaved parmesan cheese, or more to taste
• 2 thin slices thinly sliced ham (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• heat a large skillet over high heat. once hot, lie the watermelon into the pan with the rind along the edge of the pan, leaving one half the the cooking surface free.
• crack eggs into the free space in the skillet. top the eggs with 1/4 of the parmesan cheese. cook until the egg begins to solidify on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. begin folding the solid egg over the translucent egg . continue cooking until the egg can be tilted with the edge of a spatula without the top part of it sliding away from the cooked egg and is lightly crisped on the bottom, about 2 minutes more. flip both the eggs and the watermelon pieces; sprinkle another 1/4 of the parmesan cheese over the eggs and another 1/4 of the parmesan over the watermelon pieces. continue cooking until the egg whites are crisp on the underside, but the yolk remains soft when pressed lightly with the back of a spatula, 1 to 2 minutes. remove eggs to a plate.
• continue cooking watermelon until darkened on the underside, about 1 minute more. flip watermelon pieces again, top with remaining parmesan cheese, and remove to the plate with the eggs.
• sear ham slices in any remaining liquid in the skillet just until lightly browned and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. transfer to the plate next to the watermelon and eggs.

Cream Cheese Filled Croissants

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1/8 cup sugar
• 3 large strawberries, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated dinner roll dough

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a baking dish.
• stir cream cheese, yogurt, and sugar together in a bowl until smooth. fold strawberries into cheese mixture.
• separate crescent roll dough into 8 triangles. spoon cream cheese mixture into the middle of each triangle and roll dough around the filling, starting at the smallest end. pinch to seal and place in the prepared baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden-brown, 13 to 15 minutes.

Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves , cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, diced
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 4 italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise and toasted
• 1/4 cup artichoke aioli (see footnote for recipe link)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
• heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. add chicken mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. add yellow bell pepper and onion; cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. mix in olives and capers until combined. stir in mozzarella cheese until melted. remove from heat and stir in feta cheese.
• spread each hoagie roll with 1 tablespoon artichoke aioli. evenly distribute the chicken mixture among the 4 sandwiches. sprinkle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon basil.

Chicken Stuffed Chiles

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 24 fresh green chile peppers
• 1/4 cup olive oil, or as needed
• 3 cooked, shredded chicken breast halves
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 3 cups enchilada sauce, divided
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat the oven broiler. brush peppers with oil and arrange on a baking sheet. broil peppers 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until scorched on all sides. remove from heat, cool slightly, and peel. reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, 2 cups cheese, and 1 cup enchilada sauce. cut a slit in each roasted chile pepper, and stuff each with about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture. arrange stuffed chiles in a single layer in a large baking dish. cover with the remaining enchilada sauce.
• bake 35 minutes in the 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven, until bubbly. sprinkle with remaining cheese, and continue baking 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. garnish with olives and sour cream to serve.

Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves , cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, diced
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 4 italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise and toasted
• 1/4 cup artichoke aioli (see footnote for recipe link)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
• heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. add chicken mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. add yellow bell pepper and onion; cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. mix in olives and capers until combined. stir in mozzarella cheese until melted. remove from heat and stir in feta cheese.
• spread each hoagie roll with 1 tablespoon artichoke aioli. evenly distribute the chicken mixture among the 4 sandwiches. sprinkle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon basil.