Reese's Peanut Butter Bars (no bake)

I found this recipe on Our Best Bites. It is quite amazing and always requested when we are looking for dessert ideas.

Reese's Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake)
 (adapted from Our Best Bites)

1 1/2 C graham cracker crumbs
1 lb (3 1/2 C) powdered sugar
1 1/2 C creamy peanut butter
1 C (2 sticks) real butter, melted
1 12oz bag chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark, you pick!)
2 tsp peanut butter

In a large mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar and peanut butter and butter and beat until combined. Press into a parchment (or waxed paper or foil) lined 9 x 9 square pan. If you want them thinner, use a 9 x 13 pan.

Place chocolate chips and 2 tsp peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth. Pour chocolate over peanut butter mixture and spread out evenly. Place pan in the fridge just until chocolate is set and then cut into bars.

Tip:  If the bars chill until the chocolate is too hard to easily cut, use a hot sharp knife and score the cuts first, then gently cut through.  Can be stored in the fridge or at room temp.  They will stay firmer if stored in the fridge.

Toasted Raviolis

Toasted Ravioli

Ingredients:

1/2 package meat or cheese ravioli (thawed)

1 beaten egg

2 TBSP milk

3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish (optional)

3 cups vegetable oil for frying

1 jar marinara sauce for dipping

Directions:

1.  Combine milk and egg in a small dipping bowl. In a separate bowl combine bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional).

2.  Dip thawed ravioli in egg mixture then in breadcrumbs.

3.  In a large heavy pan, pour oil to depth of 2 inches. Heat over medium heat until a small amount of breading sizzles and turns brown. Fry breaded ravioli in oil, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese (optional).

4.  Serve immediately with heated marinara sauce.

Tip: If you want to make a few packages at a time they freeze very well. Store in a freezer bag until ready to use. To warm: heat on cookie sheet in a 450 degree oven for 5-10 minutes on each side. They will taste freshly made and wonderful!