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{#55} Must Try Tuesday: February 7, 2012

Whew!  We made it through another week.  We have been busy with school and Girl Scouts.  All three of my girls are selling cookies and we are working hard to meet our goal of 1000 boxes so we have been doing booth sales as well as begging and pleading with everyone we know.  Truth be told, the cookies really sell themselves, but it is a lot of work.

I found some awesome recipes that I can't wait to give a try.  Enjoy!



Green Goddess Enchiladas

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Three Cheese Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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Baked Chicken with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, 
Basil and Goat Cheese

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Gnocchi Gratin with Spinach and Gorgonzola

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Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas

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Brownie Peanut Butter Cups



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Super Bowl 2012 Snacks

Here are two items I am making for Super Bowl Sunday, in case you need a couple of ideas. First up is a Beer-Cheese Dip from Food Network Magazine.

Pulse 1/2 pound cubed extra-sharp white cheddar in a food processor until finely chopped. Add 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder, a pinch each of salt and sugar, and 1/2 cup pilsner beer. Process until smooth. It's as easy as that. Serve with pretzels, crackers, chunks of bread, and veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cooked potatoes, etc.

The second dish I am making is Bacon-Cheddar Crescent Pinwheels, utilizing Pillsburgy refrigerated Crescent rolls.

Ingredients:
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
2 tablespoons ranch dressing
¼ cup cooked real bacon pieces or 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
½ cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
¼ cup chopped green onions (4 medium)

Directions:
Heat oven to 350°F.
If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; press each into 12x8-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; press each into 12x8-inch rectangle.
Spread dressing over each rectangle to edges. Sprinkle each with bacon, Cheddar cheese and onions.
Starting with one short side, roll up each rectangle; press edge to seal. With serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 slices; place cut side down on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
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Recipe: Apple Cake with Caramel Sour Cream Glaze



I am always looking for new recipes to try and when I found this cake recipe on Michaela's blog, Collecting the Moments, I just knew I had to try it.  I love apple cake because they always turn out moist and this one is no exception.  The apples were definitely the star in this most delightful cake.  The cake was very good by itself but once the glaze was poured on it was over the top good!  

This recipe is definitely a keeper.  Enjoy!



Apple Cake with Caramel Sour Cream Glaze
{recipe by Michaela/Collecting the Moments}
Ingredients
    Cake
    • 1 cup butter (or 3/4 cup oil)
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 3/4 cup brown sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 4 cups diced apple unpeeled
    Glaze
    • 1/4 cup butter
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup white sugar
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla

    Instructions
    Cake
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Spray a 9x13" pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
    3. Cream the butter (or oil) and sugars.
    4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
    5. In another bowl, add dry ingredients, mixing with a whisk.
    6. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just Incorporated.
    7. Fold in apples.
    8. Spoon into prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
    Glaze
    1. Add the butter, sugars and vanilla to a small saucepan.
    2. Cook to a soft ball stage.
    3. Remove from heat and add sour cream, whisking to blend. 
    4.  Serve both the cake and the glaze warm.
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    Holiday Projects: Valentine Peppermint Pops



    Aren't these so cute?  I know that this idea has been around for years, but one afternoon my daughter and I wanted to do a project together, so this is what we decided to do.  We had a LOT of candy canes left over from the holidays (secretly I bought more than we needed with the hopes that I could make these this year).  It also helps that my husband LOVES candy canes so I had excuse to buy boxes and boxes of candy canes, especially when they went on super clearance after the holidays.  

    This is a fun project.  The hardest part is peeling the wrappers off the candy canes.  We used mini candy canes because they made the perfect lollipop size, but I am sure you could use the bigger size.  This is a perfect project to do with your kids.  Have fun and enjoy!


    Supplies Needed
    Mini Candy Canes
    White Bark/Candy Coating
    Sprinkles
    Lollipop Sticks

    Line a baking sheet with wax paper.  Unwrap candy canes and place in a heart shape.  Melt bark/candy coating according to package directions.  I use a Ziploc bag to melt my coating.  Place the bark/candy coating in the bag, do not seal.  Place the bag in a mug and melt according to the package directions.  You can squeeze the bag to mix the coating.  Once it has been completely melted, snip a small opening in the corner of the bag.  Squeeze the coating into the open area of the heart (between the candy canes).  If the coating it a bit lumpy, use the end of the lollipop stick to even the surface out and stick the stick halfway up the heart and in between the bottom opening of the candy canes.  While the coating is "wet" add any sprinkles or decorations.  Allow the coating to cool completely before removing from the wax paper.






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    {#54} Must Try Tuesday: January 31, 2012

    Can you believe this is the last day of January?  Truthfully, I am glad because January is not my favorite month and winter is not my favorite season.  Although it really hasn't been cold here, I am ready for spring.

    Here are some yummy recipes that I found on my favorite blogs this week.  Enjoy!


    Italian Cream Cupcakes


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    White Chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Blossoms

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    Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie Cups

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    Chicken and Cheese Flautas

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    Texas Chicken with Lime Butter

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    Caramel Pecan Biscuit Bake



    These recipes have been Pinned and Stumbled.  I hope it brings you lots of viewers.



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    *Finding Joy in My Kitchen: Friday Favorite Finds


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    Recipe: Not Your Mama's Cheese Dip


    With the Super Bowl next Sunday, I thought this would be a perfect time to share a very yummy cheese dip recipe that we eat.  We are grew up with the classic dip of Velveeta and Ro-tel tomatoes and this one has those ingredients too.  It also has a few extra ingredients that takes it over the top to yummy delicious goodness.  I have been making this version for years and it is always gobbled up.  In fact, I pour this over enchiladas and it takes it a whole new level.  It can be made in a crock pot or on the stove and you could easily add ground beef or sausage to add even more goodness.

    Enjoy!

    Not Your Mama's Cheese Dip
    by Wende Rickett
    Ingredients
    • 1 can chopped green chillies
    • 1 can cream of chicken soup
    • 1 pkg shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
    • 1-1lb Velveeta cheese
    • 1 small can evaporated milk
    • 1 can diced tomatoes (fire roasted is best, but plain is good too)

    Instructions
    1. Cube Velveeta.
    2. In a large saucepan or crock pot, add all ingredients, stirring to mix well.
    3. If making in the crock pot, turn on low and occasionally stir cheese dip to make sure the ingredients are incorporated.
    4. If making on the stove top, cook on medium-low heat and stir frequently until cheeses are melted.
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    40 Cloves and a Chicken

    My BFFs make this dish all the time and rave about it. I finally made it tonight and it's a winner for sure. No vampires will be bothering us tonight with the 40 cloves of garlic that make this dish so delicious. This recipe calls for a whole chicken, broken down into 8 pieces. I prefer to just use the breast, but suggest using bone-in chicken breast otherwise the chicken will dry out. The chicken is seared on the stove top first but then roasted in the oven with olive oil and garlic, which gets soft and spreadable. Serve with a yummy loaf of crusty bread to sop up the oil and spread the garlic on. This recipe is courtesy of Alton Brown.

    Ingredients
    1 whole chicken (broiler/fryer) cut into 8 pieces (or 4 bone-in chicken breasts)
    1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
    10 sprigs fresh thyme
    40 peeled cloves garlic (you can find already peeled garlic in the produce section)
    Salt and pepper

    Directions
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    Season chicken with salt and pepper. Toss with a 2 tablespoons olive oil and brown on both sides in a wide fry pan or skillet over high heat. (I used my cast-iron skillet, but just make sure your skillet or pan is oven safe.) Remove from heat, add oil, thyme, and garlic cloves. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

    Remove chicken from the oven, let rest for 5 to 10 minutes, carve, and serve.


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