Pages

.

{#65} Must Try Tuesday: June 5, 2012

HELLO!!!  I didn't drop off the face of the earth!   It has been a crazy two months.  First, I got a job.  I wasn't really looking for one because I love being home with my girls, but this one just fell into my lap and it was a total blessing.  I get to work at my girl's school as a second grade aide.  I LOVE working with the teachers and helping the kids, but most of all, I love being to see my kids throughout the day.  I am on the same schedule as they are and I get summers off....woohoo!   


Second, we moved....again!  You would think that after years of being a military wife, I would be used to these moves, but they get harder as I get older.  One of the bonuses of being a retired military wife, is that we don't have to move, but we decided to move into town and get off the dirt road and closer to people.  Now, I still live in my same small town with my tiny little grocery store, but I am a block away from there and my kids have neighbors to play with.  Win...Win!


Now, with work and getting my family on a new schedule and us getting settled into our new house, I just had to put my blog on the back burner.  I have been doing some baking and have tried a couple new recipes, but not as much as I would like.  Now that summer is here and school is out, it's time to get back in the kitchen...can't wait!


I hope to be back on a regular posting schedule and have some great recipes to share.  Until then, here are some fabulous looking recipes that I am looking forward to trying.  


Enjoy!




Maple Mustard Buttermilk Chicken Tenders


~~~~
Sausage and Three Cheese Deep Dish Pie


~~~~
Chicken Sliders


~~~~
Creamy Feta Dip


~~~~
Chocolate Swirled Peanut Butter Blast Cupcakes


~~~~
Malted Rocky Road Brownie Cupcakes


~~~~
Strawberry, Balsamic and Goat Cheese Muffins


~~~~
White Chocolate Chips Scones


~~~~
Cinnamon Roll Doughnuts


~~~~
Slow Cooker Apple Crumble








Linked To:
*Finding Joy in My Kitchen: Friday Favorite Finds

reade more... Résuméabuiyad
at No comments:
Labels:

Recipe: Baked Cinnamon Breakfast Bites





My girls love to have anything other than cereal for breakfast.  We love muffins, biscuits, eggs.  I try to oblige when I can, but sometimes I just don't have the extra time in the morning.  When I came across this recipe on the blog Oh My! Sugar High, it reminded me of one our family favorite breakfast treats, Cinnamon Biscuit Balls.  These little breakfast bites are very similar, but the crushed crispy rice cereal gives them a slight crunchiness.  I rolled the bites the night before and placed them on a baking sheet and put them in the refrigerator.  The next morning, while the oven was preheating, I dipped them in butter and rolled them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.  Super simple and an easy prep!  


My girls loved them!  They made for an easy and tasty breakfast.  These would be a great after school treat or even a treat in the lunchbox.    To make them a bit healthier, next time I make them with whole wheat flour.


Enjoy!






Baked Cinnamon Breakfast Bites
{original recipe by Oh My! Sugar High}
Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 cups AP flour
  • 1 cup crisp rice cereal, coarsely crushed
  • 2 tbsp plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening (I used regular)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Mix flour, crushed cereal, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
  3. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add milk and stir just until moistened.
  5. Roll dough into approximately 2 1/2 dozen 1 inch balls.
  6. Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar in a small bowl.
  7. Drop balls into melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Place balls slightly apart onto greased baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool for a few minutes in pan on wire rack before removing.
Powered by Recipage



Linked To:

reade more... Résuméabuiyad
at No comments:
Labels: , ,

{#64} Must Try Tuesday: April 17, 2012

We are steadily getting warmer and warmer here in Texas so I have am enjoying the last of the occasional cool mornings we have had.  Soon it will be too hot to cook, but until then, I will be cooking and baking up a storm.


These recipes all look so utterly fabulous that I can't wait to try them.


Enjoy!






Chili and Cornbread in a Cup


~~~~
Outback's Alice Springs Chicken


~~~~
Won Ton Tacos


~~~~
Atlanta Cheese Grits and Corn Pudding


~~~~
Peanut Butter Brownie Cups in a Jar


~~~~
Lemon Curd Squares


~~~~
Lime Swirled Icebox Cookies


~~~~
Bacon Cheddar Egg Bake






Linked to:
*Finding Joy in My Kitchen: Friday Favorite Finds










reade more... Résuméabuiyad
at No comments:
Labels:

{Menu Plan} Week of April 15, 2012

Meal 1
Dinner Out

~~~~

Meal 2
Apple Chicken Sausage Strata
Salad

~~~~

Meal 3
Orange Chicken in the Crock Pot
Rice
Green Beans

~~~~

Meal 4
Chicken Taquitos
Pinto Beans

~~~~

Meal 5
Ranch House Crock Pot Pork Chops
Mashed Potatoes
Pinto Beans
Corn on the Cob

~~~~

Meal 6
Leftovers

~~~~

Meal 7
Breakfast for Dinner


Baking
Peanut Butter Truffle Centered Banana Muffins
~~~~



reade more... Résuméabuiyad
at No comments:
Labels:

Recipe: Sloppy Joes







We are a sloppy joe lovin' family!  We love it any time of the year, but especially during the spring and summer months...it just says summer to us.  I used to buy the mix in the can until I came across Misty's recipe on her blog, Bake Me Away.  The first time I made it, I was skeptical because of the lemon juice but it adds to the flavor and makes it so much better than any canned sauce.  We love to eat our joes on toasted buttery buns along with cheese slices (I like two) and lots of pickles.  


Enjoy!


Sloppy Joes
{adapted from the original recipe by Misty/Bake Me Away}
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • hamburger buns
  • optional: cheese slices, pickles

Instructions
  1. In a large pot, brown meat and onion.
  2. While meat is browning, stir together the ketchup, water, lemon juice, vinegar, brown sugar and mustard.
  3. When meat is cooked, add sauce and stir until combined.
  4. Simmer on medium-low for about 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve on buns with a slice of cheese if desired.
Powered by Recipage

Linked To:
*Addicted to Recipes: Scrumptious Sunday
*Flamingo Toes: Think Pink Sunday
*Everyday Mom's Meals: Church Supper
*Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms: Melt in Your Mouth Monday
*Mrs. Happy Homemaker: Makin' You Crave
*The Sweet Spot: Recipe Party
*Flour Me with Love: Mix It Up Monday
*A Southern Fairytale: Mouthwatering Monday
*Beyer Beware: Hunk of Meat Monday
*Blessed with Grace: Tempt My Tummy Tuesday
*It's A Blog Party: Delicious Dishes
*Mandy's Recipe Box: Totally Tasty Tuesday
*Permanent Posies: Tuesday Tasty Tidbits
*Reasons to Skip the Housework: Tuesday Time Out
*Chef in Training: Tuesday Talent Show
*From Mess Hall to Bistro: Made from Scratch Tuesday
*Lady Behind the Curtain: Cast Party Wednesday
*Miz Helen's Country Cottage: Full Plate Thursday
*Mom on Timeout: Taking a Timeout Thursday
*Simply Sweet Home: Friday Favorites
*Bacon Time with the Hungry Hungry Hippo: Anything Goes
*Country Momma Cooks: Link and Greet

reade more... Résuméabuiyad
at No comments:
Labels: , ,

{#63} Must Try Tuesday: April 10, 2012

It is a crazy busy week here, so I will keep this short.  Here are some fabulous finds that I found last week.

Enjoy!


French Toast Bake

~~~~
Scrambled Egg Nests

~~~~
Taco Roll-Ups

~~~~
Sour Cream and Bacon Crock Pot Chicken

~~~~
Quesadilla Burger

~~~~
Mexican Chicken Soup

~~~~
Cherry Coke Float Cupcakes

~~~~
Apple Coffee Cake in the Crock Pot





reade more... Résuméabuiyad
at No comments:
Labels:

Recipe: Biscoff Stuffed White Chocolate Chip Cookies



Have you heard about Biscoff Spread or have I been completely living out in the middle of nowhere....oh...wait....I do!  I have seen a couple of recipes over the past few months that have Biscoff as one of the ingredients.  They certainly don't see something as exotic as that in my little country grocery store but one day when I was in a bigger city I happened to find it at Walmart.  Yes, that fancy store.  And, I am so glad that I did find it.  It is amazing.  I mean really A-MAZE-ING!


So, as I was looking through my favorite blogs trying to decide what I would make with this awesome stuff, I came across this recipe on Picky Palate's blog.  These cookies were so good that I had to share them with the teachers at our school and they got rave reviews.  They are like over the top good!  These are not delicate petite cookies, they are stuff your face big delightful goodness.  They are so good that I making them again tomorrow!


Enjoy!




Biscoff Stuffed White Chocolate Chip Cookies
{original recipe by Jenny/Picky Palate}
Ingredients
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 4 cups AP flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 2 cups Biscoff Spread (I used crunchy)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with a silpat liner or parchment paper.
  3. In a stand or electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until well combined.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla beating until well combined.
  5. Place flour, baking soda and salt into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  6. Slowly add to the wet ingredients along with white chips until just combined.
  7. With a medium cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  8. Using your thumb, press a well into each cookie for the Biscoff.
  9. Using a small spoon, scoop about 1 tablespoon Biscoff into each well of the cookie.
  10. Place another scoop of cookie dough on top and press edges gently. The Biscoff will not be completely enclosed and will be visible around edges.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are just golden brown.
  12. Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Get ready to have your socks knocked off!
Powered by Recipage




Linked To:
*The Southern Institute: Creative Me 
*Mrs Happy Homemaker: Makin' You Crave Monday
*Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms: Melt in Your Mouth Monday
*My Sweet and Savory:  My Meatless Monday
*Boogieboard Cottage: Masterpiece Monday
*Blessed with Grace: Tempt My Tummy Tuesday
*It's A Blog Party: Delicious Dishes
*2 Maids a Milking: 2 Maids a Baking
*Inside BruCrew Life: Trick Or Treat Tuesday
*Our Delightful Home: Show Me What You Got
*Mandy's Recipe Box: Totally Tasty Tuesday
*33 Shades of Green: Tasty Tuesday
*Chef in Training: Tuesday Talent Show
*From Mess Hall to Bistro: Made From Scratch Tuesday
*Crazy for Crust: Crazy Sweet Tuesday
*The Chick Cooks: These Chicks Cooked
*Simply Sweet Home: Friday Favorites
*Alli 'n Sons: Sweet Tooth Friday
*Bacon time with the Hungry Hungry Hippo: Anything Goes
*I Heart Naptime: Sundae Scoop
*Simply Klassic Home: Simply Klassic Sunday
*Flamingo Toes: Think Pink Sunday
*Everyday Mom's Meals: Church Supper

reade more... Résuméabuiyad
at No comments:
Labels: , , ,