About: tawnysea
I am the happily married stay-at-home mom of one very sweet little boy. I love cooking because it is healthier for my family to eat real foods made by me, at home (rather than processed, pre-packaged meals), and because it is fun to be creative. :)
Recipes submitted by tawnysea
Pumpkin-Cranberry Cheesecake Cups
In a bowl, mix pumpkin and whipped cream cheese. Fold in whipped cream topping until just blended and fluffy. Spoon one teaspoon of cranberry sauce into the bottom of each shell. Spoon one teaspoon of pumpkin cheesecake mixture on top …
Olive-Pimento Spider Shells
Fill 15 Athens Mini Fillo Shells with pimento cheese to create orange “spider bodies.” Push four black olive strips into pimento cheese on each side of all shells to create black “spider legs.” Place two sliced green olive circles into …
Italian Garden Cups
In a bowl, mix diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, chopped basil, and Italian dressing (I used Newman’s Own Olive Oil & Vinegar Dressing). Spoon into Athens Mini Fillo Shells, and serve. *** Made from ingredients straight out of the backyard garden, …
Sea Salt Caramel Apple Cups
Melt chocolate chips in microwave. Use basting brush to paint Athens Mini Fillo Shells with melted chocolate, and place in refrigerator to harden. In a bowl, mix caramel sauce with diced apples. Remove hardened chocolate-covered shells from refrigerator, and fill …
Banana Cream Pie Cups
Press 1/2 teaspoon graham cracker crumbs into each Athens Mini Fillo Shell. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon banana pudding on top of graham cracker crumbs, filling halfway. Fill each shell the rest of the way with whipped topping. Set one slice of …
BBQ Chicken Bites
Bake Athens Mini Fillo Shells at 350 degrees for 5 minutes, or until crisp. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Place one pickle slice into the bottom of each Athens Mini Fillo Shell. Spoon BBQ chicken into …
Grilled Chicken Guacamole Shells
Bake Athens Mini Fillo Shells at 350 degrees for 5 minutes, or until crisp. Spoon guacamole (I used Wholly Guacamole) into each shell, filling halfway. Press grilled shredded chicken into the guacamole, filling each cup. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salsa …
Bean Burrito Bites
Bake Athens Mini Fillo Shells at 350 degrees for 5 minutes, or until crisp. Microwave beans (covered) 1-2 minutes, or until hot, stirring well. Fill each shell with hot refried beans. Top beans with finely shredded cheese (I used a …
Watermelon-Mint Creamsicle Cups
Bake the Athens Mini Fillo Shells at 350 degrees for 5 minutes, or until crisp. Fill each Athens Mini Fillo Shell 1/2 full with the vanilla yogurt, leaving room for the fruit. Add 3-5 cubes of fresh watermelon to each …
Brownie Sundae Shells
Melt chocolate chips. Using a brush, paint melted chocolate onto Athens Mini Fillo Shells. Spoon whipped topping into shells, filling them. Place a few chunks of cubed brownie bites into whipped topping of each shell. Drizzle with chocolate syrup, and …