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Yesterday I posted about making mini cheesecakes for a Teacher Appreciation Lunch. Well I also made Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream.The recipe for the cupcakes actually was supposed to be for a full three layer cake. Well our Teacher Lunch is outside, it is hot in SW Florida and it is a pain in the butt to cut cakes and serve them. So I kind of did thing my way...
Yep another wonderful idea thanks to Pinterest. I put myself in charge of desserts for the Teacher Appreciation Lunch this week.You can find the original post at The Italian Dish.2 cups graham cracker crumbs (16 whole graham crackers, ground)2 tablespoons sugar1 stick unsalted butter, melted4 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, room temperature3/4 cup sugar4 eggs, room temperature1 cup so
As you all know, I love Pinterest! I found a quick way to make Sherbet.1 cup sugar1 envelope unsweetened Kool-Aid3 cups milk1/4 cup waterIn a small saucepan mix kool-aid, water and sugar over medium heat until smooth and sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and cool in the fridge for a couple of hours.Mix in 3 cups of cold milk to the Kool Aid and combine well.Then pour into
See what Miss V picked out for my Mother's Day GiftMy old Krups one just wasn't working so well anymore...I couldn't have been happier that this is what she picked. The freezer bowl went into the garage freezer immediately.Today I finally had a chance to try it out.3 cups of thawed Mango Chunks1/2 cup of thawed BlueberriesSimple syrup made from 2 cups water and 1/2 cup of sugar.I used the bl
I spotted these little bags of Hershey Drops and picked one up. My brain kicked on when I was at Sweetbay and saw the mini Graham Crackers.One 8oz bag of Hershey Drops2 Cups mini marshmallows4 Cups mini Graham Cracker SquaresPut the ingredients in a bowl and mix.Put into an airtight container and snack away...I enjoy reading any and all comments! Feel free to ask any questions you have,
On Tuesday morning I decided to make some shredded chicken that could be used for Tacos and Nachos. Miss V has been on a chicken taco kick lately.6 large boneless skinless and can be frozen Chicken Breasts1 can of diced tomatoes, not drained1 jar of salsa1 tbs chili powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp salt1 tsp pepper1 tbs brown sugar Put the chicken in the bottom
I had pinned this recipe awhile ago. I decided to make it last night for dinner. You can find the original recipe at Good Life Eats. I did change a few things like using chicken breasts instead of tenderloins and baked it in my large skillet since I don't have a Le Creuset Braiser.So here is what I did:1 pkg (about 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast)2 tbs Dijon Mustard
I saw this in an issue of Food Network Magazine. So I looked up the recipe and a lot of people said that it didn't brown or didn't have any flavor. Well I decided to try it anyway. I did make one change and cooked it at a lower temp and for a little longer.2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 boneless, skinless c
I recently pinned this recipe and made it for dinner last night. You can find the original recipe at Women's Health.I doubled the marinade since I had almost 1 pounds of chicken breasts. Below is original amount of marinade.1/4 cup lemon juice3 tbs olive oil1 garlic clove, minced2 tbs fresh rosemary chopped1/4 tsp kosher salt1/4 tsp black pepper1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
I wanted to share with you that I have another blog dedicated to my "non" foodie side. If you want to come on over, I have been busy sewing lately.http://lifeat2540.blogspot.com/I enjoy reading any and all comments! Feel free to ask any questions you have, about this recipe. If you have tried this recipe, please let me know how you liked it or if you would change it in any way.
I spotted this recipe on Pintrest a while ago and made it last night. It also comes from Food.com 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 4 -5 teaspoons taco seasoning mix 1 cup salsa 1 -1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons sour cream Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning
I saw this idea on Pinterest and Facebook the other day You can find the recipe at Black Jack Bake House. Luckily we picked up some zucchini the other day.1 lb. zucchini or squash (about 2 medium-sized)1/4 cup shredded parmesan (heaping)1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs (heaping)1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon kosher saltFresh ground pepper, to tastePreheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two bak
Another recipe from Pinterest. The original recipe can be found at Food.com. 6 cups cooked brown rice 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained 4 fresh tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh
At Miss V's school, each month the parents put on a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. Each grade is assigned a month. I love that we can show the teachers how much we appreciate their hard work, dedication and love they have for the students.It also gives me an excuse to try new things on a big scale.Since our month is May and it is already getting warm we have a general menu, can't tell
On Saturday we decided to do fun family things instead of yard work. We went to a produce stand called Grant's Produce in Nokomis. It was a great little stand. Miss V picked up a bunch of little red potatoes.Last night I made a recipe from Pinterest called Rosemary Smashed Potatoes, it comes from Paula Deen and can be found on her site.3 pounds small red potatoes3 tablespoons oli
One of my favorite things to make when it starts to get warm out is pasta salad. I don't really have a recipe just a basic guideline; pasta, Italian dressing and veggies. I love that it keeps really well and I believe it tastes better the next day. Last Friday my plan was to make it right after I dropped Miss V off at school. Well she ended up with a sick tummy and stayed h
So last night I made Mandarin Chicken with the Panda Express Sauce. This time I used the same directions as the Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken.Chicken and coating:3 or 4 boneless chicken breastskosher salt and fresh black pepper 1 cup cornstarch2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup vegetable oil (I used much less than this)Preheat your oven to 325.Cut the chicken breast into bite size cubes. Sea
No real recipe for this one. I have a ton of left over hamburger rolls from the party last weekend.1 package of boneless skinless chicken breastsLettuceSliced tomatoesCesar DressingShaved ParmesanI pounded the thicker part of each chicken breast and cut them in half.Grill them until cooked through.Place a piece of grilled chicken on the bottom bun, then pour your favorite Cesar Dressin
I did it!!! It wasn't as hard as I expected. It wasn't totally perfect, but hey...Miss V thought it was the best cake that I ever made. It did take a few days to make. It has been a busy week between her school events, mini birthday party, shopping at the mall, getting everything ready for her brother's pre-deployment party, Easter and her actual birthday which was Ea
Last week I was at walmart finishing up my large shopping list for my son's pre-deployment cookout and spotted Panda Express Sauces in the Asian aisle. I have never eaten at Panda Express, but everyone that has, has raved about it. Well I picked up a couple different sauces.I decided to make the Kung Pao Chicken. Well the link on the bottle does not work, so I just had to wing it
It was a bit cooler than normal here in SW Florida. I knew that I had to make a soup that I spotted on Pinterest. The original recipe can be found at Table for Two. It was such a warm and filling soup. It was seriously yummy!3 cans cannelini beans, drained and rinsed5 strips of bacon, cut in small pieces1 medium onion, diced2 cloves of garlic, minced4 large carrots, peeled
So I spotted this on Pinterest and I have to say my version looks pretty gross. It was very tasty though. The original recipe can be found at BHG.2 medium onions cut into wedges3 large carrots sliced1 red pepper cut into bite size strips2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces3/4 cup chicken stock3 tbs creamy peanut butter1/2 tsp lime zest2 tbs lime juice
I feel as though I totally failed at making lots of new things last month. March is usually a super busy month and I did make a few new things, but I quickly made a lot of older recipes.I didn't even have time to update my blog, so in the next few minutes I am going to posting the new recipes that I did try and will back date them.Hoping April will be loaded with lots of new things and I am
I recently was chosen by Bzz Agent to try Cafe Escapes. The bad thing was that my Keurig had died. It was only three years old and we only used it a handful of months each year. I had pleaded with customer service but they explained for $79.00 they would send me a new one. Everyone that I knew with the same model also died but they got brand new ones for free. I am no
This sandwich looked to good NOT to pin! You can find the original recipe at Kayotic Kitchens.Crusty rolls(leftover) cold chicken, I just roasted up a couple boneless skinless chicken breast with salt and pepper1/2 a small red onion, sliced thin1 Roasted Red Bell Pepper, I used one from a jar cut into slices1 medium avocado, sliced2 tbs mayonnaise1 tbs yellow mustardIceberg lettuce, I think
Here is another wonderful recipe I found on Pinterest. It is from Sugar & Spice by Celeste. I did have to make a few modifications since I don't have a large enough skillet for this recipe. I started it on the stove top and then then put it in a baking dish for the oven part.1 tbs light olive oil 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken
Disclaimer: No Thin Mints were harmed in making this new snack ;o)I saw this on Pinterest a couple days ago and we all know how awesome Thin Mints are. Anyway you can find the original recipe at Shugary Sweets.14 oz bag of Wilton Dark Cocoa Mint Candy Melts1/2 a bag of Milk Chocolate Chips10 Cups of Rice Chex1 bag of Mint M&M's2 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar2 Gallon Ziploc bag, don't try
So a couple weeks ago, I went to check to see if Google had removed all the entries that I had reported as copied from my blog.Well none were removed and to add insult to injury...more entries were copied! I was livid!!! So I reported the blog again and added this in the comment box:This is my blog including photos. I have reported before about XXXXXXXX blog copying my blog word for word. T
This is another recipe that Miss V picked out of her YCA (Young Chefs Academy Binder). This recipe does call for you to make Tomato Basil Sauce, Creamy Alfredo Sauce and Fresh Pasta. Well I subbed jarred sauces and dried lasagna noodles. It says 6 but the filling makes alot, so you could probably make a couple more noodles.1 (10oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed
This is one of the recipes Miss V picked out from her YCA (Young Chefs Academy binder). She was busy doing homework so I made it. 1/2 pound small dried pasta shells (used medium size)1/4 pound thick cut bacon, cut into lardons1/4 medium onion, medium diced3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk1 teaspoons fresh dijon mustarddash cayenne, or to tastepinch nutmeg2 cups grated extra-sh
I found this recipe on Pinterest and looked really interesting. You can find the original recipe at Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice.4 cups hard pretzels, coarsely crushed 1/2 cup light olive oil1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breastsPreheat the ove
Oh Yum, here is a recipe I found on Pinterest. It comes from Grilled Cheese Social.Potato BreadDeli Roast Beef (good stuff)Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar CheeseRoasted Red PeppersButterI figure pictures are easier to describe than text. I cooked them on a griddle about about 320ish. That way the bread didn't cook to fast. The inside of the sandwich cooked and the cheese got nice
I pinned this recipe recently and added it to our menu plan this week. You can find the original recipe at Mary Quite Contrary Bakes.I can't believe it, but somehow forgot sour cream and didn't know what taco cheese was but used Mexican blend shredded cheese.8 burrito size flour tortillas4 corn tortillas1 lb ground beef taco seasoning1 jar of taco cheese (used Mexican blend shredded
Here is another recipe from Pinterest, the recipe comes from Menu Musings of a Modern American Mom. We found it just ok and I probably wouldn't make this again unless it went onto the grill.Some of the directions really didn't make sense to me like cooking the chicken at 450. I did a bit of googling and found similar recipes so I baked the chicken at 375 instead.3 or 4 chicken breasts5
Another Pinterest Dinner and this was very good, but a word of warning...it gets SMOKEY! You can find the original recipe at Rock Recipes.The ingredients aren't measured out so use your best guess.Pork loinCourse Ground Dijon MustardBrown SugarPreheat oven to 425.Trim the fat from the roast, leaving only a quarter inch of fat on top at the most. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper and
This recipe is what Miss V picked out one of her old YCA (Young Chefs Academy) binders. The only thing I did for her was to cook the pork chops.4 boneless center cup pork loin chops about 1/2 inch thicksalt and pepper to taste1/3 cup chicken broth1 1/2 tbs Dijon Mustard2 tsp thyme, minced (used dried instead)1/3 cup evaporated milkTrim fat from chops. Sprinkle both sides of the chops w
Here is another Pinterest Recipe. You can find the original recipe at Sugar and Spice by Celeste.4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halvesSalt and freshly ground black pepper1/3 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tsp. dried rosemary (would skip this next time)1 tsp. sesame seeds (would skip this next time)Olive oilPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Drizzle a little olive oil
Here is what I made last night for dinner. You can find the original recipe at Photo A Day.Servings: 101 onion, chopped1 16 oz can black beans1 16 oz can kidney beans1 8 oz can tomato sauce10 oz package frozen corn kernels2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes w/chilies slightly drained1 packet taco seasoning, I just used a bit of my homemade seasoning1 tbsp cumin1 tbsp chili powder (used a bit more
Ok here are the beautiful cookies I just finished up for Miss V's Class Party.For the Cookies6 cups flour4 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt2 cups unsalted butter - room temp1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2 eggs - room temp4 Tbsp milk3 tsp vanillaCombine flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.Cream sugar and butter, then add eggs milk and vanilla.Slowly add the flour mixture and beat until combine
Miss V and I looked for Valentine Treats for her friends on Pinterest. Well the first one she picked out was You Rock with small packs of Pop Rocks. I couldn't find them anywhere!So her next choice was this one. I picked up a huge bag of Starburst candy and downloaded the printable from BHG.com. Well I printed out the bag topper and Miss V went to write her name in the box.
Wow I have been on a roll of trying good recipes from Pinterest lately. Yesterday I was going through one of my boards and everything I pulled up needed and onion and for some strange reason, I didn't have any.I finally came across this recipe for Low Fat Baked General Tso Chicken. I peeked through the fridge and pantry and had everything thing. Whew..Preheat your oven to 37
Have you ever heard of Shopkicks? It is an app that you can get "kicks" for walking into certain stores and scanning items. You then can turn your "kicks" into gift cards.Well the other day I was at Target doing my scanning and one of the items that I had to scan was Valentine M&M's. I thought they were so cute that I needed to pick up a package.So yesterday I made the standa
Whew what a busy week. I made this the other night and finally have a chance to blog it. I found the recipe on Pinterest and you can find the original recipe at Iowa Girl Eats. This make four nice sized portionsThere are a lot of steps for this, but it is so worth it.Salad1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts1 bag pre-washed baby spinach1 bag of your favorite lettuce mix (no
Well, I bought my first e-book yesterday. You are probably wondering why I am talking about it here. Well this is what I bought.I am always borrowing Miss V's iPad to look up recipes in the kitchen instead of dragging out my laptop. I quickly peeked through the book before church and found a few that I can't wait to try.Do you have any cookbooks on your e-reader/iPad? If so
Here is another idea I pinned a few weeks ago. I made this yesterday for a Superbowl party that we went to. You can find the original post on The Lovely Cupboard.Spread the two tubs of Hummus into a serving bowl/platter.Then finely chop the English Cucumber and place that on top of the hummus.Then finely chop the red bell pepper and olives. Spread those on top of the cucumbers.Sp
I pinned this recipe a few weeks ago. I figured it would be a quick dessert. You can find the original post at Tip Junkie.Preheat oven to 400.Microwave the Graham crackers for about 30 seconds until soft. Use a serrated knife and cut into pieces.Then add milk chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.Put them in the preheated oven until the marshmallows begin to puff up and chocolate
I spotted this recipe in an old Taste Of Home Magazine and thought it would go well with pasta and sauce. You can find the original recipe here Round Cheese Bread.1 1/2 cup Bisquick1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 grated Parmesan (I used a 3 cheese blend)1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning1/2 cup milk1 egg2 tbs melted butter, (I used butter flavored cooking spray)additional Parmesan cheesePre
Yep another yummy dinner courtesy of Pinterest. You can find the original recipe at Let's Dish. I did change some things and here is how I made it.1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup corn starch1/2 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp garlic powder1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 tsp of ground cloves1/8 tsp of ground cinnamon3 or 4 skinless, boneless skinle
Here is another recipe I tried from Pinterest. You can find the original recipe at Stacey Snacks. I made it Saturday night.1/4 cup olive oil, plus a little more more for drizzling2 large cloves garlic, choppedfresh rosemary sprigs, I clipped mine from my shrub3 large chicken breasts cut in halfSalt and freshly ground black pepper6 slices prosciuttobalsamic vinegarPreheat oven to 3
This is so cool!! I enjoy reading any and all comments! Feel free to ask any questions you have, about this recipe. If you have tried this recipe, please let me know how you liked it or if you would change it in any way. Enjoy!
