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No Bake Nutella Balls (chocolate truffles)

Here’s a new favourite truffle I added to our Christmas cookie boxes this year. I’ll share with you how to make No Bake Nutella Balls covered in chocolate with a few sprinkles to make them look festive. These were so delicious. I had a hard time not eating all of them myself. You can crush the graham crackers yourself, but I just purchased a box of crumbs. No Bake Nutella Balls Makes about 50 balls Adapted from The Carefree Kitchen Ingredients For the filling 1/2 cup of butter, softened 1 1/4 cup Nutella 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 cups icing sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla For the coating 1 1/2 cups meting chocolate (I used milk) Directions Combine all filling ingredients until a dough forms. You can add more Nutella or graham crumbs  if you feel the dough is too soft or dry. The dough should hold its shape once rolled.  Roll teaspoon size balls and place in a single layer in the freezer for 30 minutes.  Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or bowl over a simmering pot of wa...
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Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Berries and Melon

I found a really beautiful and refreshing summer salad over at O&CO. I didn't actually use their products to dress my salad, but it still turned out great!

 I didn't have cherry tomatoes so I chopped regular tomatoes, and I grilled my asparagus rather than boiling it. We were already grilling chicken so I figured what the heck, let's just throw the asparagus on the grill. If a bit of char bothers you, go ahead and boil yours.

 I didn't measure anything for this recipe, but I'll give you the estimates of what I think I put in. It's salad, it doesn't need to be perfectly measured.

 I don't need to tell you to wash your fruits and veggies, do I?



 Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Berries and Melon
Original Recipe by O&CO
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or cherry, cut in half)
  • 1/2 a small cantaloupe, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1/3 cup fresh raspberries
  • 10 asparagus spears, grilled (or boiled) and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper
Directions
  1. Mix everything together in a bowl and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.


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  1. Shannon @VillageGirlBlogJune 8, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Awesome way to use spring asparagus! Great combo.

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  2. The Weekend GourmetJune 8, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    What a fun combo of flavors...berries and asparagus aren't a combo I would think of, but I'm betting the sweetness and earthiness pair quite well!

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  3. Heather S-GJune 8, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    I think grilling the asparagus was the right choice- this looks stellar!

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  4. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeJune 8, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Jenny, the addition of asparagus is a nice surprise...what a delicious combination of flavors~

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  5. TaraJune 8, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Delicious, I would have never thought of putting the asparagus in there. Great idea!!

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  6. Lesa @ Edesias NotebookJune 8, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Interesting combination of flavors! I love how you grilled the asparagus. Sounds much tastier than boiling!

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  7. UnknownJune 8, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    I totally love the addition of the asparagus tips in this salad.

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  8. Cindy's Recipes and WritingsJune 8, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    So pretty, Jenny!

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  9. Wimpy VegetarianJune 9, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Love the addition of the melon and asparagus! It sounds sooo good!

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  10. UnknownJune 9, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    I agree with others, I would not have thought to add the asparagus to the salad. I bet it tastes really good though. I love fresh asparagus in most anything!

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  11. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Looks great! I was considering a salad with asparagus for my post this month and didn't go with it. Now I know I need to make a salad like this!

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