Easy Cheddar Cheese Rolls 

Ingredients

• 1 can (450 g) refrigerated cookie dough, divided into 8 pieces

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder or dried herbs (optional)

• Additional melted butter for brushing (optional)

• Sea salt or seasoning blend (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Baking Sheet
   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Flatten the Dough
   Place each cookie dough portion onto a lightly floured surface. Press each piece into a small disc about ½ cm thick.

3. Add the Filling
   Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese into the center of each disc. Sprinkle garlic powder or dried herbs if using.

4. Form the Rolls
   Fold the edges of the dough over the cheese, pinching tightly to seal. Roll gently between your palms to create smooth balls. Place each roll seam-side down on the tray.

5. Brush with Butter
   Lightly brush the tops with melted butter for a richer finish.

6. Bake
   Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly puffed.

7. Finish & Serve
   Brush with additional butter if desired and sprinkle with salt or seasoning. Serve warm.

 Chocolate Chip Orange Cake 

Ingredients

• 1 whole orange, washed and sliced (seeds removed)

• 3 large eggs

• 120 ml (½ cup) milk

• 120 ml (½ cup) vegetable oil

• 380 g all-purpose flour

• 180 g (1 cup) sugar

• 16 g baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 1 cup chocolate chips

• Powdered sugar for finishing (optional)

Instructions

1. Blend the Orange Base
   Add the sliced orange, eggs, oil, and milk to a blender. Blend until completely smooth with no peel fragments remaining.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Create the Batter
   Pour the orange mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

4. Prepare the Pan
   Line a loaf or round cake pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.

5. Bake
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool & Serve
   Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and enjoy.

 Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne pasta

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 pound ground Italian sausage

• 1 cup pizza sauce

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• 1 cup sliced pepperoni

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the penne in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics
   Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender.

3. Cook the Sausage
   Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat and season lightly with salt, pepper, and oregano.

4. Layer the Casserole
   Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on the bottom.
   Add half the pasta, half the sausage, half the mozzarella, and half the pepperoni.
   Repeat with remaining ingredients.

5. Bake
   Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

6. Finish & Serve
   Sprinkle with Parmesan and allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing.

4. Caramel Pretzel Cracker

Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed pretzels

• 1 cup unsalted butter

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1½ cups chocolate chips

• Sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving extra for easy lifting.

2. Create the Pretzel Base
   Spread the crushed pretzels evenly across the bottom of the pan.

3. Make the Caramel
   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cook until smooth and bubbling (2–3 minutes). Stir in vanilla.

4. Assemble the First Layer
   Pour the hot caramel over the pretzels, spreading evenly.

5. Bake
   Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the caramel is bubbling.

6. Add the Chocolate
   Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips on top, let soften for a few minutes, then spread into a smooth layer.

7. Cool & Slice
   Add sea salt if desired. Cool completely, then lift from the pan and cut into bars.