First of all, I am excited to have received not one but three Stylish Blog Awards! I'm feelin' the love, friends! Thanks so much to Holly @ Life as a Lofthouse, Desi @ Steak N' Potatoes Kinda Gurl, and Cassandra @ Butter and Oven Mitts. I love doing these and reading these because you get to know more about the bloggers.Rules...Thank the person who gave you the award with a link back to them.Share 7 things about yourself.Award my favorite bloggers,Contact those you awarded.7 Things About … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
Onion Rings
I have never made homemade onions rings until now. I know. Was I crazy? Yes. They are going to be made more often now. I can't even look at the frozen kind you cook in the oven. Nope. Not a glance. These are incredible. I completely ate them all. Well, my husband had a few. Anyone who knows me, knows that I can out eat my 6 foot, two hundred something hubby. It's what I do. Onion Rings Print Author: Mandy Bird Ingredients ¾ c. corn starch ¼ c. flour 1 tsp. … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cornflakes
Peanut Butter Cornflakes are a wonderful no bake dessert. They are extremely addicting so beware! Â My neighbor made these when we went up the canyon one summer and I fell in love. Such a gooey treat! Peanut butter and gooey-ness just say, "Eat me! I'm delicious!" I always double these and they still don't last long enough. You can drizzle melted chocolate on top if you want, but I love them just the way they are. Peanut Butter Cornflakes Print Author: Mandy Bird Ingredients … [Read more...]
Cheesy Baked Penne with Ham
I was going through Recipe Girl's site and came across this incredible dish. Cheesy Baked Penne. Cheesy is the word that caught my eye. That's all I needed to know. I make this dish when I have ham to use up. I also buy ham just to make this. It is so creamy and gooey. It is a must make in my kitchen. If you try it, it will be on your "make again" list. I tweaked it a little to suit our taste. Printable VersionIngredientsSauce:4 cups 2% milk4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter¼ cup all-purpose … [Read more...]
Popovers
Ever since seeing Popovers on an episode of $40 a Day with Rachael Ray (which I think Food Network needs to start filming again!) I have wanted to taste them. They just look so good. And they are. I finally made some and I wasn't disappointed. You can eat them so many different ways. I shared some with my neighbor across the street and she asked me how to eat them. She'd never had them either. You can serve them with butter and jam, flavored butters (just whip together butter and jam or flavored … [Read more...]
Spice Creation Winner…
Thanks to all who entered the Create Your Own Spice Set Giveaway sponsored by Spices Inc. The winner is Mom24 who said she would call her set "Mexico--Beyond the Basics" and included the following:Manzanillo Mexican SeasoningAchiote SeedAdobo SeasoningAdobo Lime RubAncho PowderNew Mexico Chili PowderChipotle Honey RubCoriander Seed PowderSouthwest SeasoningMexican Oregano"As my family's tastes have evolved, along with my cooking, we find ourselves exploring mexican/tex-mex more and more. I'm … [Read more...]
Evil Chicken Dinner
Evil because it's got 1 cup of brown sugar in it plus bacon plus you can't stop eating it. It's evil. Evil, evil, evil. Bad dinner. Not really, though. It's delicious. Printable VersionIngredients1 lb. bacon, cut into pieces1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped3 Tbsp. chili powder1 c. brown sugarup to 1/2 c. water as neededcooked riceDirectionsCook the bacon in a large skillet until nearly done; don't drain. Stir in chicken & chili powder; Cook until cooked … [Read more...]
Giveaway…Your Own Customized Spices!
This contest is closed. Winner will be notified. I am teaming up with Spices Inc. to bring you this awesome giveaway. Spices Inc. has generously offered one of you the chance to win your own customized set of spices. How cool is that? Here's what you do: go to Spices Inc. and create your very own 10 jar spice set. These would need to be 10 spices, dried herbs, extracts, salts or chiles that they carry (organic or non organic it doesn’t matter). Then you need to come up with a creative … [Read more...]
Honey-Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas are full of amazing flavor. They taste even better the next day as leftovers! All right! Something that isn't a sweet! Finally. I've had my share of treats over the holidays and I'm ready to back off. I heard about this recipe from a friend of mine and I'm so happy I did. I believe it is my new favorite enchilada. I think it tastes even better the next day as leftovers. The flavors have settled so good by then. Make these tonight. That's your assignment for the … [Read more...]