tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14842145004579230802024-03-05T20:42:24.177-08:00Shop Chop N ServeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-47400055902250664252012-06-25T08:53:00.000-07:002012-06-25T08:53:00.535-07:00Cookie Bowls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
These delectable treats were an inspiration from pinterest. The actual recipe is more of a shortbread cookie, but I just used my <a href="http://shopnserve.blogspot.com/2011/09/chocolate-chip-cookies.html">chocolate chip cookie recipe</a>. </div>
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These are great treats for birthdays, special events, or for your personal enjoyment. </div>
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So good as ice cream bowls.</div>
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<u>Cookie Bowls</u><br />
<i>Ingredients:</i><br />
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<li>Cookie dough- I don't know if all cookie dough recipes will work. I error on a little more flour so the dough isn't quite so runny when making these.</li>
<li>Muffin tray</li>
<li>Non-stick spray</li>
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Generously spray the bottom of your muffin tray, make sure you cover all sides. If you want, sprinkle flour as well. Form the cookie dough around the back side of the muffin cup. I usually use only enough cookie dough to go half-way down the cup as the dough will fall during the baking process. Bake at 350 about 8-10 min. Each time I make these, I start out by baking only two the first time to gauge how the dough will react on the muffin tray. Allow to cool a few minutes, then carefully slide each individual cookie cup off. Cool Completely.<br />
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I discovered these a while ago off one of the <a href="http://whatsgabycooking.com/">food blogs</a> I follow. We love them.</div>
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My husband says, "You've made potatoes good again." He's not a huge fan of potatoes.</div>
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Gaby bakes hers in a dish but I prefer baking them on a cookie tray, they get nice and crispy.</div>
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These make great leftovers, I just throw them in my toaster oven and they are just as good.</div>
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You really need to try these potatoes.</div>
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<u>Roasted Potatoes</u><br />
<i>Ingredients:</i><br />
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<li>4-5 c. potatoes, cut into chunks. I've made it with a variety of potatoes, all equally good</li>
<li>3 Tbsp olive oil</li>
<li>1 tsp garlic salt</li>
<li>2 tsp paprika- I add more for more kick</li>
<li>1 tsp Rosemary (I added this b/c you just need Rosemary on potatoes)</li>
<li>1 tsp pepper</li>
<li>1/3 c. Parmesan cheese, and then some</li>
<li>Dash Salt</li>
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In large bowl, pour olive oil over potatoes. Throw in garlic salt, paprika, rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir to coat well. Line a cookie sheet with tin foil, spray with Pam. Pour potatoes on tray. Bake at 425 for 20 min. Stir potatoes and add Parmesan cheese. Bake an additional 10 min, or until potatoes are done. Broil for 30 seconds to one minute. Sprinkle with extra cheese and salt as desired. Stir and serve.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-88704059683224683292012-05-31T07:38:00.000-07:002012-05-31T07:38:00.260-07:00An explanation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've been absent for a while. From many things. But I'm not the only one who's been absent. My husband has been too- for <i>two months</i>! He was doing a rotation in Baltimore. </div>
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As a result, I haven't been cooking much. </div>
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I'm planning on jumping back on the train.</div>
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I usually make a dozen at a time and keep the batter in the fridge for about two weeks.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsyjra-Q1Y01e0vf4kzGc-4GDDnBeEmsJrCtAcj91_0sEKHeZ6OmDOMSlXf_01r10jWDMMRViCCTWM1ctSJTAEePp8jpKJD60Y5e9_3YPp2rvkot6ylLPtJJYhX1croAmd1mSPVnZGuc/s1600/bran+muffins.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsyjra-Q1Y01e0vf4kzGc-4GDDnBeEmsJrCtAcj91_0sEKHeZ6OmDOMSlXf_01r10jWDMMRViCCTWM1ctSJTAEePp8jpKJD60Y5e9_3YPp2rvkot6ylLPtJJYhX1croAmd1mSPVnZGuc/s400/bran+muffins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725664900758847698" border="0" /></a><br />Craisin Bran Muffins<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Ingredients</span><br /><ul><li>3 c. sugar </li><li>4 eggs</li><li>1 c. shortening</li><li>5 c. flour</li><li>2 1/2 tsp baking soda</li><li>1 tsp salt</li><li>1 tsp cinnamon</li><li>1 qt buttermilk (can mix milk with 4 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar)<br /></li><li>4 c. bran flakes</li><li>1 to 2 c. craisins<br /></li><li>2 c. boiling water</li><li>2 c All-bran</li><li>Cinnamon & sugar mixed together</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">Cooking Directions:</span><br />Mix boiling water and All-bran, set aside. In large bowl, cream eggs, sugar, and shortening. Add buttermilk. Combine flour, salt, soda and cinnamon and mix into muffin batter. Stir in bran mixture and mix well. Fold in bran flakes and craisins.<br /><br />Fill muffin tins and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 320 for 20 min until toothpick comes out clean.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-25402054238944352942012-03-12T07:38:00.000-07:002012-03-12T13:16:58.643-07:00Cinnamon Pot-stickers<div style="text-align: center;">Any time we make Gyoza, we have extra wontons and so naturally we make something sweet.<br />These are quick and so scrumptious.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghajw_8uBbHFPsLYHLsum1SEQ3FX4Oi2rO8vpEagiw9JQxEWncq9qQpfNxIwdgXG1YLqWdreRSXx9X1odD1HJ36vEaxBm_cfwvMID3bj7m2z3w3lPf8KwXnnGWNHLAREyEYtR4Oz4ack/s1600/Cinnamon+pot-stickers+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghajw_8uBbHFPsLYHLsum1SEQ3FX4Oi2rO8vpEagiw9JQxEWncq9qQpfNxIwdgXG1YLqWdreRSXx9X1odD1HJ36vEaxBm_cfwvMID3bj7m2z3w3lPf8KwXnnGWNHLAREyEYtR4Oz4ack/s400/Cinnamon+pot-stickers+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712170572855767186" border="0" /></a>Cinnamon Pot-stickers<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:</span><br /><ul><li>Wonton wraps</li><li>Cream cheese</li><li>Vegetable oil</li><li>Cinnamon & sugar mixed together<br /></li></ul><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-BPbST1W189VHneY3XWjFfHv-cTRgssQPEos54ZUkXIOLloixG2-_e8kX0FzdGt5Vs6ilfyT1wZ2z8FU3B0oe9n7JNlgfQAFJbVRSpVJsPipfHmqjS3-Tzcf0cI3Bjg1Pda2zFQyyA0/s1600/Cinnamon+pot-stickers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-BPbST1W189VHneY3XWjFfHv-cTRgssQPEos54ZUkXIOLloixG2-_e8kX0FzdGt5Vs6ilfyT1wZ2z8FU3B0oe9n7JNlgfQAFJbVRSpVJsPipfHmqjS3-Tzcf0cI3Bjg1Pda2zFQyyA0/s400/Cinnamon+pot-stickers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712170570236352818" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Cooking Directions:</span><br />Place a small amount of cream cheese in the middle of the wonton wrap. Fold over wrap and pinch two sides together to close seams. Heat small amount of oil in fry pan over medium heat. Add wontons and fry until golden, turn over. Remove from oil and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar on both sides. Enjoy this delightful treat!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-7522227949088557702012-03-05T07:35:00.000-08:002012-03-05T07:35:02.198-08:00My Marinara Sauce<div style="text-align: center;">Almost anything tastes better when made by scratch. I started experimenting with homemade marinara sauce when I got into freezer foods. Now the stuff out of the jar is bland and not worth my time (although I still have it in my food storage).<br />This stuff is so dang good, every time I make it, I scoop some into a little bowl for myself, sit down with some Italian bread and devour the whole thing.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihd-YTuk2I2_G2tyRzeRrBjg-IDx52yCay55eCimhvKAPZo1vj0KB8gbxxFnf84SRYPp8g7vzvI6XL1cR1c0CZkUvh40VkH8xlw3DLAZNffhTuzbz0CP2EHxaWlqPn1Zi3raYylVwtMHw/s1600/Marinara.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihd-YTuk2I2_G2tyRzeRrBjg-IDx52yCay55eCimhvKAPZo1vj0KB8gbxxFnf84SRYPp8g7vzvI6XL1cR1c0CZkUvh40VkH8xlw3DLAZNffhTuzbz0CP2EHxaWlqPn1Zi3raYylVwtMHw/s400/Marinara.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712169979592459698" border="0" /></a><br />And it freezes so well!<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3PfTuxFL8j2BkgevOK_HFWe6YmE-mbd4iw-0wHmkAqKCA9b8ZYAtZerTMONi9gs1wh3QfosEuYrnLfoR215WpyqAiVHyysrDObNoJRALQODEhmIUD6uKjOwoWiAqxf-oZe2SxtXjUKg/s1600/DSC_0126.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3PfTuxFL8j2BkgevOK_HFWe6YmE-mbd4iw-0wHmkAqKCA9b8ZYAtZerTMONi9gs1wh3QfosEuYrnLfoR215WpyqAiVHyysrDObNoJRALQODEhmIUD6uKjOwoWiAqxf-oZe2SxtXjUKg/s400/DSC_0126.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712169991908434386" border="0" /></a><br />Marinara sauce<br />Ingredients:<br /><ul><li>2 cans whole or diced tomatoes</li><li>1 can tomato paste</li><li>1/2 to 1 c. water- depending on desired consistency</li><li>2 large carrots, finely diced</li><li>1 small onion, finely diced</li><li>3 cloves garlic, finely diced</li><li>Olive oil</li><li>Basil, 1 c. fresh, 2 tsp dried</li><li>1/2 tsp of each: Oregano, rosemary, parsley- more or less to taste<br /></li><li>Dash of sugar<br /></li><li>Salt & Pepper to taste</li></ul>Cooking directions:<br />Combine canned tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, rosemary, and parsley in a blender. Chop to desired consistency. Set aside. Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, and garlic and stir-fry until softened. Pour tomato sauce into sauce, stir and heat through. Add salt, pepper, and dash sugar. Add water small amounts at a time to desired consistency. Taste and add additional spices as desired.<br /><br />Cool completely before freezing.<br /><br />*Additional ingredients to add variety: red pepper flakes for spice, sausage, hamburger, meatballs, chopped spinach, 1/2 to 1 c. heavy cream.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-90316073673754615652012-02-28T09:27:00.001-08:002012-03-03T15:32:27.023-08:00Gyoza, aka Pot-stickers<div style="text-align: center;">As I've said before, my parents lived in Japan for a while so we ate a number of Japanese meals in our house on a pretty regular basis. Gyoza is one of our favorite treats that we didn't get so regularly. They are pretty involved but worth every second.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwebhWel9cmy8Leg7RL9rYzKYhyphenhyphendgR7CWX0KLV3PzfhpW3McHy0TBUrXkzkRSemstUJlIer_33TKd1XHEy_5kYMkK4hQzD_TNKcicpdNduNGgH1A90u0cmuZyyT_MlcvU4UV5bPSzLucY/s1600/Gyoza.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwebhWel9cmy8Leg7RL9rYzKYhyphenhyphendgR7CWX0KLV3PzfhpW3McHy0TBUrXkzkRSemstUJlIer_33TKd1XHEy_5kYMkK4hQzD_TNKcicpdNduNGgH1A90u0cmuZyyT_MlcvU4UV5bPSzLucY/s400/Gyoza.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712168424555857954" border="0" /></a><br />Gyoza<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:</span><br /><ul><li> Wonton wraps</li><li>1/2 - 3/4 lb ground Pork</li><li>2 Tbsp Soy Sauce, more to taste<br /></li><li>1 c. scallions, chopped</li><li>1 c. cilantro, chopped</li><li>1 Tbsp ginger, grated or minced</li><li>Pepper, dash to taste<br /></li><li>Garlic Salt, dash to taste<br /></li><li>Vegetable oil</li></ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3YRYlJhjx0KhRDynTF6Iv3oOKTWfEt8PIHL9b5ELzlazHb-_kRbky0uAx0JchDNppfvo0e2v9V_nWLBBTjtnbL5RCq_HIx8QBZHtBuUkzxphiq83yub7JNHBi-lYS5YlxEAGi9VgXhw/s1600/Gyoza+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3YRYlJhjx0KhRDynTF6Iv3oOKTWfEt8PIHL9b5ELzlazHb-_kRbky0uAx0JchDNppfvo0e2v9V_nWLBBTjtnbL5RCq_HIx8QBZHtBuUkzxphiq83yub7JNHBi-lYS5YlxEAGi9VgXhw/s400/Gyoza+collage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712168396448198130" border="0" /></a>Cooking Directions:<br />(Set up: One cup with a little water. Two fry pans, one with vegetable oil. Another with a little water and a lid to cover it)<br /><ol><li>Brown the pork, drain liquid. In large bowl, mix in all ingredients except wonton wraps and vegetable oil. Set aside.<br /></li><li>Cut wonton wraps into circles. The best way to do this is by place a cup upside-down on a few wraps and cutting around the edges to make a circle.</li><li>Place a spoonful of pork mixture in the middle of wonton wrap.</li><li>Using your finger, use water to slightly wet one side of the wonton wrap, this helps the two sides of the wonton stick together.</li><li>Fold the wonton wrap so that it makes a semi-circle. Fold small creases along the top edge and press with finger to close two sides together.</li><li>Heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add a few gyoza to the pan.<br /></li><li>Fry on each side until golden.</li><li>Heat water in a simmer, transfer gyoza to fry pan with water and cover until gyoza are slightly softened. *This step is optional if you would like them crunchy*</li><li>Eat and enjoy, dip in extra soy sauce.<br /></li></ol>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-85904101261032035742012-02-24T07:25:00.000-08:002012-02-24T07:25:00.858-08:00Become an organized cook- Step 3<div style="text-align: center;">By now you should have your list of meals divided into categories, right?</div><div><br /></div><div>Step Three</div><div><i>Assign the categories to days of the week. For example:</i></div><div><ul><li>Sunday: From Any category</li><li>Monday: Soups, Salad, or Sandwich</li><li>Tuesday: Italian or other</li><li>Wednesday: Asian or Mexican</li></ul><div>You get the idea.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-90918802982919006072012-02-22T10:10:00.001-08:002012-02-28T10:03:34.740-08:00Chicken and Rice Soup<div style="text-align: center;">I have tried a number of chicken and rice soups. This one has been our families favorite. Cumin, cilantro, and oregano give it a different flavor than a chicken broth based soup.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Its perfect with left over rice and relatively easy for a soup.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dNYLaKemJoW9QAdhZTZ5iPmRxSsoF7mMxYldZH5TY1DksHnslpUQl6lz4F0WqcEzCFFpxbr6qdEIw_D-sFbKF9V6OmyvLv_qlXr88XLh5JRI2sLGp4rgolE5c6XuWpqAgbALRkfce18/s1600/Chicken+%2526+Rice+soup.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dNYLaKemJoW9QAdhZTZ5iPmRxSsoF7mMxYldZH5TY1DksHnslpUQl6lz4F0WqcEzCFFpxbr6qdEIw_D-sFbKF9V6OmyvLv_qlXr88XLh5JRI2sLGp4rgolE5c6XuWpqAgbALRkfce18/s400/Chicken+%2526+Rice+soup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706843151619381890" border="0" /></a>Chicken and Rice Soup<div>Ingredients:</div><div><ul><li>2 c. shredded or cubed chicken</li><li>1/2 to 1 c. rice, cooked, any kind (wild rice mix is great in this soup)</li><li>1 small onion, diced</li><li>2 stalks celery, chopped</li><li>3 carrots, chopped</li><li>1 c. cilantro, chopped</li><li>6-8 c. chicken broth</li><li>1 Tbsp cumin, more for taste</li><li>1 tsp salt</li><li>1 tsp black pepper</li><li>3 tsp oregano </li><li>Dash Crushed red pepper, optional for spice</li></ul></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Cooking Directions:</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to boil then simmer on low for about 20 minutes.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><br /></span></p><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-80389424241543990282012-02-21T18:50:00.001-08:002012-02-21T18:51:33.168-08:00And the Winner is...<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Miranda</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Congratulations!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">*Please email me at adoxeymeals@gmail.com to make arrangements</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-34592270637894125212012-02-14T08:00:00.000-08:002012-02-16T12:39:31.764-08:00Give Away<div style="text-align: center;">I decided it is time to have a give-away on my blog and what a better to day to share the love, right? I will be giving away...<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">One custom three-month menu calendar with the corresponding shopping lists</span><br /><br />If you would like to enter, please leave a comment with your name and the type of cook you are; spur of the moment, what ever is in your pantry, do you purchase the same things every week and make the same things, plan weekly, plan at the grocery store, or completely organized?<br /><br />You can receive extra entries if you<br /><ul><li>Post this on your blog</li><li>Share a link on facebook</li></ul>just comment with a link to your post.<br /><br />*The winner will be announced on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Tuesday, Feb 21.</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-64668934448540831082012-02-13T10:32:00.000-08:002012-02-13T10:38:51.103-08:00Crafty Sprinkles<div style="text-align: center;">Some holidays I make a variety of treats, some easy and some difficult.<br />This year our Valentine's Day is looking pretty basic. Frosted sugar cookies and cupcakes.<br />Here's a little tip to fancy up the basic.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFVLGSGTX4NfGnLl7FonrOt7r7fukdyeH9lwRPZv4yrz0NKCMasyg5NfFmh_mQqsgp5VX4Jrq4mfwlR54dj7CnQgH83dtb-CVOIEuw_JSHQF3x_rTHh-sPTMtHNJUWZhiQyZiPev8DsI/s1600/IMG_4906.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFVLGSGTX4NfGnLl7FonrOt7r7fukdyeH9lwRPZv4yrz0NKCMasyg5NfFmh_mQqsgp5VX4Jrq4mfwlR54dj7CnQgH83dtb-CVOIEuw_JSHQF3x_rTHh-sPTMtHNJUWZhiQyZiPev8DsI/s400/IMG_4906.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708690230651379906" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Place a cookie cutter on the frosted cookie or cupcake and fill with sprinkles. Remove cookie cutter. Easy and just a bit more festive.</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-73673674025712137062012-02-09T11:07:00.000-08:002012-02-09T11:07:00.634-08:00Become an organized cook- Step 2<div style="text-align: center;">So now you should have a list of all the meals you make and rotate through.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step Two</span><br />-<span style="font-style: italic;">Divide your meals into different categories.</span><br /><br />For example, I divide my meals into these categories:<br /><ul><li>Soups</li><li>Salads</li><li>Sandwich</li><li>Chicken</li><li>Mexican</li><li>Asian</li><li>Italian</li><li>Other meats<br /></li></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-54178353558677521792012-02-08T09:21:00.000-08:002012-02-13T10:06:58.807-08:00Peanut Butter Bon Bons<div style="text-align: center;">These might just be the perfect treat to give to someone you love this Valentine season.<br />The best part is this makes a ton so you can throw a bag of them in the freezer and have one, or two, or more for the yourself the rest of the month.<br /><br />I think they taste like Recess if you use milk chocolate.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhojtIWRnvRAbVUI3E_VQN606vgfQBF5uYLwerCKYHeilsvtIB2IZcmn1TtKdqE37-KtTY5a5_oMZ1ajOv1CNnF4Ty4R45VqEOb2wk45qIZ1JrHlsrz_RHv-bfE4HDpEVjLxi7o7k7sQ/s1600/Bon+Bons.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhojtIWRnvRAbVUI3E_VQN606vgfQBF5uYLwerCKYHeilsvtIB2IZcmn1TtKdqE37-KtTY5a5_oMZ1ajOv1CNnF4Ty4R45VqEOb2wk45qIZ1JrHlsrz_RHv-bfE4HDpEVjLxi7o7k7sQ/s400/Bon+Bons.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706821415267107090" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmaDsn_W8hft7wwBMxU556s1w58iCQslINdz7J2N-0nHjDDK8GHIO31bFVv_LBeepVjwInwUOC194btQ7Elems976SYzdkX5RmWbtFJUyTzVsy3Yu2M6KmqHR0oLwr3-0POdQdbgMQRY/s1600/DSC_1801.JPG"></a><div id="preview">Peanut Butter Bon Bons<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients</span><br /><ul><li>1 stick butter</li><li>3 cups peanut butter</li><li>1 lb powdered sugar</li><li>1 medium box (12 oz) Rice Krispies,<br /></li><li>Chocolate to dip, can use almond bark, chocolate chips with shortening, candy melts, etc.</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">Cooking Directions</span><br />Melt butter in large sauce pan. Add peanut butter and sugar until well blended. Remove from heat. Stir in Rice Krispies- this will be difficult so you may need to use your hands. Roll into small balls. Set on cookie sheet lines with wax paper and freeze about an hour.<br /><br />Melt chocolate. Dip balls into chocolate using a fork so the excess chocolate drips through. Place back on cold cookie sheet until dry.<br /><br />Optional: Drizzle chocolate on top using fork.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-17961601304910280272012-02-02T11:00:00.000-08:002012-02-08T11:07:24.859-08:00Become an organized cook- Step 1<div style="text-align: center;">I've had many inquires as to how I go about making my three-month calendar. I think I'm a pretty good cook, I like all my food but more importantly, my family and husband like it too. But a lot of people are good cooks. My strong point is the organized part. The whole point of me starting this blog was to help others become more organized with meal planning. I know a lot of people really dislike doing this.<br /><br />So over the next month or so I'm going to give you tips or steps to follow to creating a meal plan. Once you get the hang of it, its actually quite easy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;">First step:</span><br /><ul><li>Write down a list of all the meals your family enjoys eating. The ones you cook regularly, and the ones you might not use so regularly. Don't include any that you want to try or that you haven't cooked by yourself.<br /></li></ul></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-47441693132605867362012-01-27T10:28:00.001-08:002012-02-28T10:04:27.140-08:00Oatmel Cookies<div style="text-align: center;"><br />I've learned that cookies are very delicate, in order to bake the perfect cookies, you have to know your oven and be able to eye the dough for the right consistency. With every new house, I've made adjustments to my cookies recipes or baking times.<br />To be honest my chocolate chip cookies are pretty dang good- I get a lot of compliments on them. I had a few people email me after I posted <a href="http://shopnserve.blogspot.com/2011/09/chocolate-chip-cookies.html">the recipe</a> saying the cookies didn't turn out. I think it's just a learning process.<br /><br />These oatmeal cookies have thus far been fool-proof. It could be the hint I received from my sister-in-law to mix the baking soda with water...I don't know.<br />They are especially good with a mixture of white and milk chocolate chips, yum...so good.<br /><br />*If you try them and they don't turn out, please let me know.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifCBn6hJ_4NR6W4ikXU3I92NdWpvmywy-mUP-9WdGAb6FJwoN85h0_bHvKrcaXRCPUpl_vDTz_cJZjm_mHvJ6I_GEc12CE6JHzz2QFMyyJ3UZn-DutUoBB2n7mw8YPGKsmHboDTYOaiQY/s1600/Oatmeal+cookies.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifCBn6hJ_4NR6W4ikXU3I92NdWpvmywy-mUP-9WdGAb6FJwoN85h0_bHvKrcaXRCPUpl_vDTz_cJZjm_mHvJ6I_GEc12CE6JHzz2QFMyyJ3UZn-DutUoBB2n7mw8YPGKsmHboDTYOaiQY/s400/Oatmeal+cookies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706822173649562466" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8XEAFchBTlWMNeKO7atlBTDIcYm1y-sWRAHJrpkpAh6Vt-qtmirMhkpWmPTl0QcEhGTnwnvRIk3QE_3RF5_YoivD4I374cGSfATyVIKmvMAqAoQmm_eJT2D34geuOBuDUPIve_6InrU/s1600/DSC_1758.JPG"><br /></a>Oatmeal Cookies<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:</span><br /><ul><li>1 c. shortening</li><li>3/4 c. sugar</li><li>3/4 c. packed brown sugar + 1-2 Tbsp</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>1 tsp vanilla</li><li>1 1/2 c. flour</li><li>1/2 tsp salt</li><li>1/4 tsp cinnamon (if you don't like cinnamon, don't add)<br /></li><li>1 tsp hot water mixed with 1 tsp baking soda</li><li>3 1/2 c. old fashioned oats</li><li>Chocolate chips- as many as you can handle<br /></li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">Cooking Directions:</span><br />Mix shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix. Mix in water and soda mixture. Mix in oats, then chocolate chips. Loosely roll into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 350 for 8-9 min, or until no longer shiny. Drop cookie sheet on counter to flatten cookies. Remove to cooling racks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-2142760719498396572012-01-27T07:08:00.000-08:002012-01-27T11:12:53.831-08:00I haven't been cooking very much this week...<div style="text-align: center;">There's one thing that will keep me from cooking. Mice. Well, actually I don't cook when I'm pregnant and nauseous. So I guess there are two things.<br />Anyway, we had an invasion of mice. And she had babies. I just can't stand it. I seriously feel violated when I see those stupid little varmints.<br /><br />I'm feeling a lot better today though- they've been gone (dead) for two days- knock on wood.<br />I even decided to turn on the oven and bake cookies.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-17958769819492246312012-01-20T11:43:00.000-08:002012-02-08T09:47:50.065-08:00Chicken Quesadillas<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Any time I have extra shredded chicken, I throw these together.<br />This is one of our "weekend go-to" meals. Simple and very tasty.<br /></div><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZd7UGm2BYj7kr_UEq8ew_fd6n2BuqvQsqKb0gH35fWlrv86x74GrLu3X1PQBkrJ0LzhJiLmTZgJ46MMEo1N28zbe9hb_jTJBYQVviuLODnSV637jI_3dgsnQLrRFFw8uF-w30oRCOVVI/s1600/Chicken+Quesadillas.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZd7UGm2BYj7kr_UEq8ew_fd6n2BuqvQsqKb0gH35fWlrv86x74GrLu3X1PQBkrJ0LzhJiLmTZgJ46MMEo1N28zbe9hb_jTJBYQVviuLODnSV637jI_3dgsnQLrRFFw8uF-w30oRCOVVI/s400/Chicken+Quesadillas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706822785259039666" border="0" /></a><br />Chicken Quesadillas<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients</span><br /><ul><li>Chicken, cooked, shredded</li><li>Cilantro, chopped</li><li>Cheddar cheese</li><li>Corn, frozen white<br /></li><li>Tortillas</li><li>Sour cream & Salsa<br /></li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">Cooking Directions</span><br />Layer cheese, chicken, cilantro, and corn on one tortilla in large fry pan. Top with second tortilla. Heat over medium heat until cheese is completely melted.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-51692156467609486992012-01-09T06:07:00.001-08:002012-01-11T17:44:11.164-08:00Chicken Lettuce Wraps- Easy!<div style="text-align: center;">These are the most basic lettuce wraps and still very tasty!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsY-jOuVlxX7oc94sKOnYpoRzsuRXmhHwpuSyDqvDdINlPsrW-hK0-mPRt5nslsp5M9TNqWtcV2Djaefvj0RjAh518ylaXRYyidcvi6MnUsXR1OB_22hUFh73WmxM9ms5fLB08WXi7qXA/s1600/DSC_0157.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsY-jOuVlxX7oc94sKOnYpoRzsuRXmhHwpuSyDqvDdINlPsrW-hK0-mPRt5nslsp5M9TNqWtcV2Djaefvj0RjAh518ylaXRYyidcvi6MnUsXR1OB_22hUFh73WmxM9ms5fLB08WXi7qXA/s400/DSC_0157.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695634092399737442" border="0" /></a><br />Chicken Lettuce Wraps<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients</span><br /><ul><li>Oil for cooking</li><li>2 chicken breasts, cooked & minced</li><li>2 cloves garlic, minced</li><li>1 can water chestnuts, drained, chopped, I like a lot so I use an 8 oz can</li><li>2 Tbsp Hoisin or Oyster sauce</li><li>3 tsp soy sauce</li><li>1 tsp brown sugar</li><li>1 c. scallions, finely chopped</li><li>Lettuce leaves, washed and separated.<br /></li></ul><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Cooking Directions</span><br />Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or large sauce pan. Add chicken and garlic, stir-fry until light brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain excess liquid. Reduce heat to low. Add water chestnuts, oyster or hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and scallions. Fill lettuce leaves and enjoy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-40380418376408581222012-01-04T07:10:00.000-08:002012-01-04T07:42:37.826-08:00Mulligatawny Soup<div style="text-align: center;">I had my eye on this soup off of <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/12/easy-mulligatawny/">Pioneer Woman's blog</a> for quite some time but was always a bit skeptical. Once I finally tried, I've been craving it on a weekly basis. It was delicious! And of course, since I lived in NYC and happen to love Seinfeld, Mulligatawny soup holds a dear place in my heart. Thanks to "Pdub" I can have a reminiscent city experience in the comfort of my own kitchen.<br />I changed a few things based on our preferences, surprisingly my kids loved it...but just to be safe, I woudn't say this is a kid-friendly dish.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqN6zxQS3rf_ydW0OSWKDJo6-jmhnzkkv3gDjjC29ror-n9mcXgFNVN9_Igtx4W1BYBwoXYYu_7xgiajDtJue56Wdlz-Zi5biShxhzKeS-XJy8Qm-NaXZ1TzjFD-oQaUFt90oHdvDg4oI/s1600/DSC_1769.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqN6zxQS3rf_ydW0OSWKDJo6-jmhnzkkv3gDjjC29ror-n9mcXgFNVN9_Igtx4W1BYBwoXYYu_7xgiajDtJue56Wdlz-Zi5biShxhzKeS-XJy8Qm-NaXZ1TzjFD-oQaUFt90oHdvDg4oI/s400/DSC_1769.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693794917439504594" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mulligatawny Soup</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:</span><br /><ul><li>14 oz extra firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes (can use diced, cooked chicken but tofu is so good in this soup)<br /></li><li>1 1/2 Tbsp butter<br /></li><li>1 medium onion, chopped</li><li>3 cloves garlic, minced</li><li>1 to 2 whole carrots, finely chopped</li><li>1/4 c. flour</li><li>1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder</li><li>4 c. chicken bullion/broth</li><li>2 c. half and half</li><li>2 whole granny smith apples, peeled and diced</li><li>1 Tbsp sugar</li><li>2 tsp salt</li><li>Ground pepper to taste</li><li>Dash lime juice to tatste</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">Cooking Directions:</span><br />In large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, garlic, and tofu. Stir and cook until onions begin to brown. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until combined. Stir in curry and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.<br />Stir in chicken broth until combined and cook for five minutes. Stir in half and half, salt pepper, and sugar and cook another five minutes. Add diced apples and cook another five minutes. Turn off heat and let stand about 10 minutes. Dash lime juice in before serving.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-14259483089853874752011-12-22T05:38:00.001-08:002012-02-28T10:05:23.422-08:00Candy Cane Oreos<div style="text-align: center;">This week our playgroup held a soup and cookie swap. We figured Christmas was a good excuse to meet and eat food. I love cookie exchanges- it's always so much fun to see what others make for the Holiday's. The soup was an added bonus, it helped fill up our bellies before getting to the treats.<br /><br />I made <a href="http://shopnserve.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-options.html">Mexican Bean Soup,</a> on of my favorites. It was one of my first posts on my blog so if you haven't discovered it yet, you may just want to "go there." It's a quick soup, very healthy, and so scrumptious!<br /><br />Candy Cane Oreos<br />I'm sure everyone makes homemade oreos, which are awesome. For Christmas, I make mine with vanilla frosting and crush up candy canes. I could eat a lot of them.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib89UJhsmGJQFUY8LS-300r9MOSXYO2ujPc88289RkN2QT3Vy1vtR6zozAV7_DpYWGXeNo8ADHfEKRylbNubbjrVADXCKAjdLk9qvN6D6kkx87lkb3c_bDf8cX40q7sndVlyyYbV5giMU/s1600/Oreos.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib89UJhsmGJQFUY8LS-300r9MOSXYO2ujPc88289RkN2QT3Vy1vtR6zozAV7_DpYWGXeNo8ADHfEKRylbNubbjrVADXCKAjdLk9qvN6D6kkx87lkb3c_bDf8cX40q7sndVlyyYbV5giMU/s400/Oreos.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706823299672901042" border="0" /></a><br />Candy Cane Oreos<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:</span><br /><ul><li>2 boxes Devil's cake mix</li><li>4 eggs</li><li>3/4 c. oil</li><li>Vanilla frosting (canned or homemade)</li><li>Crushed candy canes- I like to do quite a bit, crush very fine)</li><li>Food coloring- if you desire</li></ul><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Cooking Directions</span><br />Mix cake mix, eggs, and oil until moist- it will be difficult. Sometimes I just use my hands at the end. Roll into balls about 1 1/2 in. Bake 350 for 8 min. Smack tray on counter.<br /><br />Mix candy canes into frosting, frost cookie and sandwich.<br /><br />*Frosting for regular homemade oreos<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">8 oz cream cheese </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2 2/3c. powdered sugar</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-88817319552780317832011-12-15T13:37:00.000-08:002012-02-08T09:53:04.805-08:00Christmas Wreath Cookies<div style="text-align: center;">We made these every year when I was a child. As I was thinking of Holiday crafts to make with my girls, I remembered these.<br />When I took my first bite, it was such a sweet nostalgic taste. These are easy and fun to make but very sticky!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMMRZL2MpevsLwlrFSRXI39TI4ypODODO1QE0miVxlrJAype-R1tJCIRoYlWGxC4VDGXfUzDc4bfSuC5-jJOudoFGU_8qmn1ojocEKRGJkUHpzVRePYwBkHWkZqnN1nEHf02eKj4X9gk/s1600/DSC_1754.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMMRZL2MpevsLwlrFSRXI39TI4ypODODO1QE0miVxlrJAype-R1tJCIRoYlWGxC4VDGXfUzDc4bfSuC5-jJOudoFGU_8qmn1ojocEKRGJkUHpzVRePYwBkHWkZqnN1nEHf02eKj4X9gk/s400/DSC_1754.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686473014801749202" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbzDqZ-m75cYjSOHE0PF68w8vec37eixXvcMUsG6JDqywNasmObax66NvS4zLdo3mpwlIFewcUuW3sxLtLeRmMGZU6J6X2Nu8d2mrOC9hiEsdpG9UxuLPdFbiqUytiwi1wU60QYmSOIw/s1600/Christmas+wreaths.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbzDqZ-m75cYjSOHE0PF68w8vec37eixXvcMUsG6JDqywNasmObax66NvS4zLdo3mpwlIFewcUuW3sxLtLeRmMGZU6J6X2Nu8d2mrOC9hiEsdpG9UxuLPdFbiqUytiwi1wU60QYmSOIw/s400/Christmas+wreaths.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706823788008609554" border="0" /></a></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66PoCY1Iau18iUy039qhMZk9a9dc58dW4agzv0wkEjyajo94RYlhH2cRF60WmJuNjHxEUUWmJo5dDJlkyK9fVTmj8AVexS2Qw3crWm0D1kCnBMvw8OORNZUxo2Pky6J8oVmfBeywQFaU/s1600/DSC_1753.JPG"><br /></a>Christmas Wreath Cookies<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">4 </span></span>c. miniature marshmallows, or 1 10 oz bag regular</li><li>3 Tbsp butter</li><li>4 c. corn flakes</li><li>Green food coloring</li><li>Red hots sprinkles</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">Cooking Directions<br /></span>Melt butter and marshmallows in saucepan<span style="font-style: italic;">, </span>stirring consistently. Stir in green food coloring to desired green. Stir in cornflakes until mixed well.<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span>On wax paper, using two spoons, drop balls of cereals mix and allow to cool just a bit. With slightly buttered fingers, poke a hole in the ball and spread to look like a wreath. This part can be tricky if it's too sticky. Add red hots and allow to cool. <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-87356165151081695742011-12-15T11:49:00.000-08:002012-02-08T09:57:04.275-08:00Chicken Enchiladas<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Okay so it only took me half way through December to mentally return from my month-long vacation. It's always hard to get back into real life for me. but I'm back!<br />It was especially difficult to start cooking dinner again. After driving across the country and eating Wendy's every meal, we needed a bit of "consistency" back in our diet- aka: fiber.<br />I finally sat down and planned out the next three months. I'm back at it.<br /><br /><br />I usually don't like Enchiladas very much, they are often too soggy for my liking. </div>I like these though, and the best part is they make great left overs.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHuHesJEGq47VtKw2MkWCR2qJDujn6eAC7MNnE5Le3384TtkmysSCCb_ohF4hVkL600dr12CNHH8ir6S8br9GUCVXwfPIsor2KcHx1gVeYt6KcTPL6oMP-n3uZqpnk8orDtTKOSnljpQ/s1600/Enchiladas.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHuHesJEGq47VtKw2MkWCR2qJDujn6eAC7MNnE5Le3384TtkmysSCCb_ohF4hVkL600dr12CNHH8ir6S8br9GUCVXwfPIsor2KcHx1gVeYt6KcTPL6oMP-n3uZqpnk8orDtTKOSnljpQ/s400/Enchiladas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706825219177338658" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGc7kgcRkweqwTYcEerj4R8DL7EzOM8nzGP67DN28Qi-I56aiCNV0CIVthnMwC2zh55Acax0sO0DBRb9kGExKdJTyKMFbf4XGYZ55ldsgpJ1Zp-7szr4Rb5fjcYuXEZ5DJ4FCAFh4dns/s1600/DSC_1767.JPG"><br /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chicken Enchiladas</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:</span><br /><ul><li>2 c. cooked chicken, shredded</li><li>1 green pepper, chopped</li><li>1/2 whole onion, diced</li><li>1 4 oz. can diced green chilies</li><li>1/2 - 3/4 c. salsa</li><li>1/2 c. sour cream, add more to desired consistency </li><li>2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded</li><li>8 tortillas, if you like them stuffed, use 7 tortillas</li><li>Lime juice</li><li>1 tsp cumin</li><li>Salt and Pepper, I use <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lowry's</span> seasoning salt</li><li>Cilantro</li><li>1 10 oz can Enchilada sauce</li></ul><i>Cooking Directions</i><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Combine chicken, green pepper, onion, green chilies, salsa, sour cream, cumin, and salt and pepper in medium bowl. Stir until well blended. Dash in lime juice and stir until well blended. Spoon filling onto the middle of the tortillas and spread to make a line down the middle. Sprinkle with cheese and roll.Place in 13 x 9 baking dish, seam side down. Once all enchiladas are in dish, pour enchilada sauce over and spread with spoon to make sure every tortilla is completely covered. Sprinkle more cheese on top. </span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 min, until heated through. Sprinkle cilantro on top.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Serve with shredded lettuce, tomato, corn, salsa, etc.<br /></span></i><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-84089805032296506382011-10-29T10:00:00.000-07:002011-10-29T10:02:48.807-07:00Hiatus<div style="text-align: left;">My three girls and I are on a family-visiting-getting-fresh-in-the-west hiatus. This means I don't do as much cooking but I will return to updating when I get home.<br /><br />Have a fantastic Halloween!<br /><br />Amber<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484214500457923080.post-396840082950943222011-10-19T06:49:00.000-07:002012-02-08T09:39:44.600-08:00Black Bean Soup<div style="text-align: center;">My sister shared this soup recipe with me. I added corn to ours simply because we love our sweet white corn. This is an awesome soup, especially with extra lime and cilantro...if you like those.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETeaWBnbp4GYmIHFsBUDq3K44WNngTCZRYobkNjeJs2Se0WfMpsVB0o-e4Hcn3gKZemQ1RGvKC_iTJ0Zp6XA7ftnbdjwOBzSurxuNKM1ptl0cD7ViyXm2JezD4I-_oOrG9MGfC2UyYZE/s1600/Black+Bean+Soup.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETeaWBnbp4GYmIHFsBUDq3K44WNngTCZRYobkNjeJs2Se0WfMpsVB0o-e4Hcn3gKZemQ1RGvKC_iTJ0Zp6XA7ftnbdjwOBzSurxuNKM1ptl0cD7ViyXm2JezD4I-_oOrG9MGfC2UyYZE/s400/Black+Bean+Soup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706817193019977666" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Black Bean Soup<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:</span><br /><ul><li>1 Tbsp olive oil</li><li>1 small onion, diced</li><li>1 stalk celery, diced</li><li>1 carrot, diced</li><li>1/2 tsp salt</li><li>1-2 tsp cumin</li><li>1/2 tsp ground coriander</li><li>1/2 tsp ground pepper</li><li>1 c. chicken broth</li><li>1 can diced tomatoes</li><li>1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies</li><li>1 c. white sweet corn<br /></li><li>1 can black beans, drained & rinsed</li><li>1 can black beans, pureed with liquid</li><li>1/2 c. chopped cilantro</li><li>1 lime</li><li>Sour cream<br /></li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">Cooking Directions</span><br />In sauce pan, saute onion, celery and carrot in olive oil. Cook until tender. Add salt, cumin, coriander, and pepper and cook another minute. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and corn. Simmer about 10 min. Add both cans of black beans and simmer an additional 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and squeeze juice of 1 lime.<br /><br />Serve with sour cream, tortilla chips and additional cilantro to top with.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1