Friday, June 29, 2012

Portobella Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Paste and Smoked Mozzarella

Portobella Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Paste and Smoked Mozzarella
I found this recipe on GroupRecipes.com. This is a Rachel Ray recipe. I never had a portobella burger until I tried this one. How did I live without this delicious recipe for most of my life? I've made this recipe about 20 times since then.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Watermelon Used 3 Ways

Watermelon Used 3 Ways
I bought a gi-gundo watermelon a few days ago! Now I needed to find LOTS of things to do with it! So my hunt began for all things watermelon! So far I decided to make the 3 recipes shown here. I loved all of them equally.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Spa Water

Spa Water

I've never had a glass of water at a Spa before. Oh wait...that's because I've never been to a Spa! But I do love the flavor of this water!

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Stabilized Whipped Cream Icing

Stabilized Whipped Cream Icing

I'm not much of a baker...well, I bake occasionally but I don't know all the tricks that good bakers know! I couldn't figure out how to keep my whipped cream from melting as soon as I took it out of the fridge.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Mango/Banana Sorbet

Mango/Banana Sorbet
I'm totally loving my new ice cream maker! I just made this recipe called Mango Sorbet from Allrecipes.com. This was another activity for my Allstar Ambassador Program...and it was goooood! Below is the ingredients I used to make the sorbet because I didn't have all the ingredients listed in the original recipe. This frozen dessert was so easy to prepare!

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Salad Wedges

Salad Wedges
When I saw this on Pinterest I thought it was a great idea! This is much easier than cutting the head of lettuce into lots of bite sized pieces!

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

S'mores Pops

S'mores Pops
As one of my activities for the Allrecipes.com Brand Ambassador Program for the month of June, I was asked to make some recipes that remind me of summer. I chose the following recipe for that very reason...S'mores is just one of those food items that is made time and time again during the summer months! But these treats are delicious ANY time of year!
 This version is a simple idea taken from the traditional S'mores recipe. My family loved it! And I loved how easy it was to make and keep stored for whenever that S'mores craving hits you!

Monday, June 18, 2012

Oven Roasted Salsa

Oven Roasted Salsa
Wow...what a difference a little roasting makes! I never thought to oven roast my salsa veggies, but it really works nicely! I loved the bold flavors the roasting brings out!

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Apple Pie Egg Rolls with a Caramel Drizzle

I love to find new ways to make apple desserts! I also had some leftover won ton wrappers that I need to use before they expired. So I went searching on Pinterest and found a recipe called

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Man Pleasing Chicken

Man Pleasing Chicken
 In honor of Father's Day why not serve this to your favorite father! I think he would be very pleased!
 Although I think this recipe should be called 'Man and Woman Pleasing Chicken' because I was VERY pleased also!

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Amazing Beef Sandwiches!

Amazing Beef SandwichesThis is the easiest most delicious beef sandwich ever! I got this recipe from a food friend named Sday5. I make this recipe about twice a month! My family LOVES this one! Its smokey and garlicky and seasoned just right! And its only 3 ingredients!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

A Light and Flavorful Potato Side Dish!

Now that summer is right around the corner, I want to start eating lighter meals, as in lower in fat! This potato recipe tastes very rich, but it's very low fat! I serve this instead of mashed potatoes because it's much easier and tastier! Plus this can be put together a few hours ahead of time, then baked when needed!
These are paper thin sliced potatoes in a
 creamy green onion cheese sauce.
Baked until tender. Made with low fat ingredients. This is an easy potato side dish with lots of creamy, cheesy flavor! Perfect with any meat main dish...chicken, beef, pork and even fish!
 
Skinny Potatoes
Skinny Potatoes

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Lick the Bowl Clean, Party Dips!

Lick the Bowl Clean, Party Dips
When ever I have a party I love to serve unique and delicious dips! I try to stay away from the same old, same old, basic dips! The two dips on this page fit the bill for me and my guests! When the dip bowls are practically licked clean, you know it was a big success...and with these two recipes, that's exactly what always happens when I serve them!

Monday, June 11, 2012

Wacky Ingredients, With Delicious Results!

I found this recipe on the Internet and its a real gem! The ingredients sound wacky but they become a delicious, dark, rich, earthy, smokey, slightly sweet but savory gravy! You'll want to lick the dish clean, like I did! The ingredients are all the things you probably have in your fridge right now!
This recipe is by a cook known as Divalicious, from Grouprecipes.com. The photo is my own.


Wacky But Amazing Pork Chops in Gravy

Sunday, June 10, 2012

The Simplest Rib Sauce Ever!

The is the best and simplest rib sauce I ever tasted! It's only 3 common ingredients, but it taste so very good when barbecued with the ribs! It lets the flavor of the ribs shine through but just gives the ribs a nice sweet, savory, smokey flavor! 
 
I got this recipe from my Mom's sister, who we call Zi Zi, which is derived from the Italian word 'Zia', which means 'aunt'...so I'll call this recipe, 'Zi Zi's Rib Sauce'! Italians are not known for making barbecued ribs, but Zi Zi really has a winner with this recipe! This is the only sauce I use on barbecued ribs! And this works on any kind of ribs...baby back, country style, pork or beef! Everyone who tries this sauce, loves it!
Zi Zi's Rib Sauce
Zi Zi's Rib Sauce

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Tequila Lime Pork Tacos and Mexican Spaghetti Side Dish

I love making easy Mexican food at home! These are two of my 'go to' recipes for Mexican food! I make these a few times a month. It's the kind of recipes that you never get tired of and actually start to crave them, once you've tried them! I'm craving them just by typing about them!

This taco recipe is one that I got from a fellow foodie known as Pleclare. I'm a big fan of LOTS of her recipes, so you may have seen me post other recipes from her. I'm posting this recipe with some slight tweaks that I made.
Tequila Lime Pork Tacos
TEQUILA LIME PORK TACOS

Friday, June 8, 2012

Egg Boats

Egg Boats
This is a great way to make egg sandwiches for a crowd! All you have to do is carve out a wedge in each hero roll and mix the egg, cheese, bacon, green onion, light cream, salt and pepper together in a bowl. Then just pour equal amounts of the egg mixture into each boat (hero roll) and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. I've been making this often since finding this recipe! So easy and delicious!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Estonian Kringel (Cinnamon Braid Bread)

This recipe is from a Romanian food blog. Then it was translated and posted on a U.S. cooking site called 'Totally Love It'. That's where I found it.

Estonian Kringel (Cinnamon Braid Bread)
Cinnamon Braid Bread
Just the unique look of this bread alone, made me want to try it! Then when I saw the simple ingredients I knew I had to try it! I'm not much of a baker so I wasn't sure if I could get this bread to work for me...but I did! It was very easy! I love that the dough has an egg yolk and milk in it. I never made a bread with those ingredients before!

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Chicken Enchilada Pasta
Chicken Enchilada Pasta
**Click Here For Recipe**
Do you ever try a recipe and love it so much that you don't even bother to add the suggested toppings? That's why my pic shown above looks so plain. But it doesn't taste plain at all! I took a little taste ( or maybe a big taste) before I plated it for that photo and I said to myself, 'Why put anything ontop of this when it tastes so flavorful already?'...plus I couldn't stop eating it long enough to get the toppings out of the fridge! This tastes exactly like a chicken enchilada, except there's no tortilla! The pasta becomes the tortilla!

This was so easy to make...about 40 minutes from start to finish! I didn't bother to pre-cook the chicken and then shred it. I just cut the chicken cutlets into tiny bite sized pieces and sauteed it in the same skillet that I used to saute the veggies. I like to make things as easy as possible.

I love creamy cheesy pasta. And I love chicken. And I love Mexican food. So this was a win, win recipe in my eyes! So, if you want to try this creamy, cheesy and oh so delicious chicken enchilada pasta for yourself, just go to the Pearls, Handcuffs & Happy Hour Blog

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Banana Split Mini Bites!

Banana Split Mini Bites
Aren't these just the CUTEST little desserts you've ever seen?

Well take it from me...don't try these unless your making them for no more than 2 people! What a huge pain in the neck these were to make! Here is a list of problems...

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Red White and Blue Drink!

Red White and Blue Drink
Yes, this is another one that I found on Pinterest...I know, I stalk that site way too much! I just love finding these kinds of fun recipes! This drink is so easy to make!

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Cute Lady Bug Crackers!

I'm really loving the recipes I find on Pinterest these days! There are some very unique and fun ways to play with food on that site...which is my favorite thing to do!

Here is an example of what I'm talking about!


Lady Bug Crackers

Friday, June 1, 2012

Cheesy Cauliflower Tater Tots!

Cheesy Cauliflower Tater Tots
Did you ever find a recipe that sounds really tasty but has an ingredient and recipe instructions that just doesn't appeal to you? That's what I saw with this recipe, but I didn't let it stop me because I just loved everything else about the recipe!

This recipe called for 4 egg whites...and the whipping of egg whites into stiff peaks! I do not like either of those things because I don't want to waste the egg yolks and I'm not that experienced at the stiff peaks egg white whipping thing! It also called for the use of a pasrty bag and star pastry bag tip...I don't own either of those! Plus that's just too much work for making tater tots!

So I used 1 large egg (including the yolk) and just beat it into the cauliflower mixture! Guess what? It worked perfectly! And I used a 10 oz. box of frozen cauliflower florets instead of fresh, to make it even easier! Just thaw and squeeze the heck out of the cauliflower to drain all the excess liquid!

Instead of the pastry bag I just plopped it onto a parchment lined cookie sheet using two spoons. Again, it worked perfectly!

These cauliflower tater tots were delicious! Especially if you're a fan of cauliflower like I am! They have a nice strong cauliflower flavor but are light,fluffy and cheesy! This is a low carb recipe!

Here is the link to the original recipe...'Cheesy Cauliflower Tater Tots'...and below is my photo of how mine turned out! And I included my easy version of this recipe!

Cheesy Cauliflower Tater Tots
Cheesy Cauliflower Tater Tots

INGREDIENTS;
1 Medium head of cauliflower - I used 10 oz. frozen thawed and squeezed dry
2 Tbls. heavy cream - I used light cream
2 Tbls. butter
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 egg whites - I used 1 large egg with yolk
salt and pepper to taste - I used 1/4 tsp. of each
garlic powder to sprinkle ontop after baked - my idea

 MY EASY DIRECTIONS;
In a microwave safe bowl add cauliflower, light cream and butter. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
Transfer cauliflower mixture to a food processor with cheese and pulse slightly until it's the texture of oatmeal. Add salt and pepper. Place back into bowl. Then add in egg and beat until fully combined.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Drop cauliflower mixture by the spoonful onto parchment paper...you should get about 14 tater tots.
Bake on center rack, uncovered, for about 18 minutes or until nicely browned.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with garlic powder.
Serve warm or room temp.
                                                       
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