Thursday, May 7, 2009

Mother's Day Flowers From Danielle




Ohh peek at my pretty pretty lilies that I got from my daughter Danielle, they got delivered today :D I cant wait for them to open up so I can take another pic and show you all :D I dont remember the last time I got flowers :D Yayyy, I was soo excited, I thought maybe they came to the wrong house hehe, thanks SOOO Much Dano :D Love ya

p.s. it looks like they are a pretty yellow and pink :D

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Slow Cooker Spaghetti sauce


SLOW-COOKED SPAGHETTI SAUCE

recipe from The Tried and True Blog

1 pound ground beef or bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Hot cooked spaghetti
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaf. Serve with spaghetti. 6-8 servings

To Try Chicken Lo Mein

Gotta try this one soon

http://ilovesweettreats.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicken-lo-mein.html

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Brown Bag Burritos



I have no clue why they are called brown bag burritos hehe, they came from the
Tried and True Cooking Blog

BROWN BAG BURRITOS
1 lb. ground beef
1 can refried beans
2/3 c. enchilada sauce
1/4 c. water
1/3 c. minced onion
1/2 TBSP chili powder
1/2 TBSP garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 c. shredded colby/jack
10 flour tortillas


Brown and drain meat. Add all ingredients, but tortillas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Fill tortillas and roll up. Serve with shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream and salsa.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Homemade Big Mac









Thanks so much to Grilling 24x7.com

Make sure to click their link and go see all their great pics and how to's


Here's what you'll need:

Sesame Seed Buns
White Onion
Iceberg lettuce
Sliced Cheddar Cheese
Ground Beef (80% lean)
Pickles

Ingredients for the special big mac sauce:
1 cup miracle whip
1/3 cup sweet relish
1/4 cup French dressing
1 T sugar
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp dried minced onion (in the spice aisle)

Assembly

the bottom bun
a tablespoon or so of special sauce
a few diced onions
sliced lettuce
a slice of cheddar cheese
one burger patty
the middle bun
a tablespoon or so of special sauce
a few diced onions
2 or 3 pickles
sliced lettuce
one burger patty
the top bun

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Taco Joes




Thank you Heidi from the Tried and True cooking blog

TACO JOES
1 pound ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp sugar
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce


Cook beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain fat. Add tomatoes, Worcestershire and seasonings. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Spoon onto buns and top with cheese and lettuce. Serve immediately.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Happy 15th Anniversary to us :D




we had NO money to buy gifts or go out so hubby made us a delicious meal here at home, steaks from the grill, baked potatoes, ceasar salad, I made guacamole and also some duncan hines decadent carrot cake cupcakes (pic coming later) It was all so yummy. Who says going out to a resteraunt is better lol

Monday, April 27, 2009

Sugar Doughnut Muffins

To Try

http://ldylvbgr.blogspot.com/

Paula's Southern Fried Chicken Legs




Thank you Heidi from Tried and True for this recipe, your pics are so much prettier than mine :D my first batch was purrty, second batch too dark lol

PAULA'S SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN LEGS
Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
2 1/2 lb chicken, cut into pieces
2 cup self-rising flour
1 cup hot red pepper sauce
3 eggs

Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a deep pot. Do not fill the pot more than 1/2 full with oil.
In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs. Add enough hot sauce so the egg mixture is bright orange (about 1 cup). Season the chicken with the House Seasoning. Dip the seasoned chicken in the egg, and then coat well in the flour. Place the chicken in the preheated oil and fry the chicken in the oil until brown and crisp. Dark meat takes longer than white meat. Approximate cooking time is 13 to 14 minutes for dark meat and 8 to 10 minutes for white meat.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Tuna Macaroni Salad


as you can see I added some chopped tomatoes, sorry for the bad pic it is really good though :D


Tuna Macaroni Salad

thanks to Shawn at
Try it you might like it blog

4 c elbow noodles, cooked and cooled (about 2 1/2 C uncooked)
1 c mayo or dressing (I used mayo)
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped (I only used about 1/2 hubby gets the worst breath lol)
1 large can of tuna (12 oz) (I used 2 5 oz cans)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp celery seed *completely optional*

Mix all ingredients. Chill for at least 4 hours. You may need to add more mayo after it has sat, as it tends to soak it up. Just mix it in and you are good to go.

You will be tempted to eat it right away, and it is good, but if you wait it is GREAT. I normally let it sit in the fridge for a day. Also, my entire family uses a dash of Worcestershire (Lea & Perrins) on theirs. I can vouch that it makes it *that much* better- TRY IT, YOU MIGHT LIKE IT!

Friday, April 24, 2009

Chocolate Mug Cake

Recipe found at Homespun Cottage Blog

I will be trying this one today :D


CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE 1 coffee mug 4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising) 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons baking cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) some nuts (optional) Small splash of vanilla 1. Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. 2. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. 3. Add the chocolate chips (optional) and vanilla; mix again. 4. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! 5. Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. 6. EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to share!) Top with ice cream or cool whip....Enjoy!!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

4/22 Lasagna






Lasagna

1 lb ground beef
2 6 oz cans tomato sauce
2 cans water
1 C sliced fresh mushrooms
1 t garlic (I use 2 or 3 fresh cloves)
1 t salt
pepper
3 C cottage cheese
10oz package of lasagna noodles
1 lb shredded mozzarella

Brown your burger and add garlic in while cooking. Add in your tomato sauce and water,sliced mushrooms and salt and pepper. I add in more garlic at this point if it isnt garlicky enough.

Layer in a 9x13 inch pan

put down a little sauce just enough to coat the bottom to help it from sticking.

Layer of noodles

plop on some cottage cheese and spread it out

next mozzarella cheese

then again noodles, sauce, cottage cheese and then mozzarella.

Layer until your pan is full and end with mozzarella cheese

Bake at 375 for 30 mins or til heated through and cheese is melted

I Heart Betty Crocker







I Wanted to make something quick and easy for hubby to eat this morn and found a box of Betty Crocker Blueberry Muffins in the pantry. Whipped them up and they are YUMMY, I know I should learn to make them from scratch but hey! These did the trick. Real blueberries too :D yummo

Do you have any favorite box mixes that you use?

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Western Mac


Sorry for the awful and blurry pic. I should have added some chopped tomatoes to this.Dont overcook your noodles because you dont want them soggy.

WESTERN MAC FOR ONE DISH LOVERS

1 pkg. macaroni & cheese dinner
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
6 oz. can tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 lb. can whole kernel corn
1/2 c. water
Dash pepper

Prepare cheese dinner as directed. Brown meat, celery, green pepper and onion and cook until tender. Stir in corn (drained), tomato paste, water, salt and pepper. Add cheese dinner, mix well. Pour in 2 quart casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Monday, April 20, 2009

To Try Soon

Moms Potato Hamburger Casserole

http://tried-and-truecookingwithheidi.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-moms-hamburger-casserole.html



ohh man this looks so yummy, going to have to give it a try, had to blog it so I dont lose it :D

http://noblepig.com/2009/02/10/she-said-it-was-the-best.aspx

Another to try Brown Bag Burritos

http://tried-and-truecookingwithheidi.blogspot.com/2009/04/brown-bag-burritos.html


Ohhh found another for Taco Burgers :D

http://tried-and-truecookingwithheidi.blogspot.com/2009/04/taco-joes.html

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes w/ Ham


Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
Recipe from Tina at Mommys Kitchen
I added a little extra cheese to the top, hubby said this is a stick to your ribs kinda meal :D Im thinking it would be good with green onions, maybe a little more sour cream and Ummm maybe bread crumbs on top but of course.. that adds LOTS of calories lol

5 cups peeled russet potatoes, sliced thinly
1 cup chopped onion
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup. sour cream
1-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb. chopped ham


Peel and wash the potatoes. Slice them as thin as you can get them. If you slice them thick, they will take much longer to bake and nothing is worse than a crunchy potato. Next, mix together the soup, cheese, and sour cream. Chop the onion finely. Mix together well. Add in the potatoes and mix. Pour into a well-greased casserole dish. Bake, covered, in a 350 preheated oven for one hour. In the meantime, chop your ham.Remove dish from oven and add the ham, mixing well. Potatoes will start to really stick, so make sure to scrape them from the sides at this time as well. Cover and put back in the oven for 30-60 more minutes, or until potatoes are soft. Remove from the oven.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Deviled Eggs


Had to make hubby some deviled eggs with the Easter eggs we colored, I mixed the yolks with some mayo, brown mustard, salt and pepper. Put it all in a sandwich bag and cut the tip, then squeezed it into each little egg half, he LOVES deviled eggs..Um he may be sleeping on the couch tonight because of them LMAO

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Fresh Strawberry Pie




Fresh Strawberry Pie

from a Southern Plate


Fresh Strawberry Pie

* 1 C sugar
* 1 C Water
* 3 T strawberry gelatin mix
* 1 Pint Fresh Strawberries
* 3 Heaping Tablespoons Cornstarch
* 1 pie crust, cooked and cooled

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and dry gelatin mix by stirring well. Add water and cook until thick and clear over medium high heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Set aside and let cool. Wash and hull strawberries, cut in half and arrange over pie crust. When filling is cool, pour over strawberries and chill pie until ready to serve. Serve with whipped cream.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter Dinner

Happy Easter

Ham..yes its a cheap water packed ham but a ham just the same lol

Scalloped potatoes with thyme and bay

soft baked french bread (not made by me lol)

salad

devilled eggs

pics later :D

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Perfect Microwave Rice Revisited




Ive posted this one before but the other night I needed some rice in a hurry so I brought back out this recipe :D LOVE IT

For those of you (that are like me lol) that dont like to babysit rice while its cooking on the stove this is the perfect recipe for doing it in the microwave.

Perfect Microwave Rice

2 C long grain rice
3 1/2 C water or stock
1 1/2 teaspoon butter or oil
Salt n Pepper

Place ingredients in a large glass bowl. Microwave on high for 10 minutes uncovered. Then set it to med/low and microwave uncovered for 15 minutes more. Do not stir rice at any time during cooking process. Season with salt and pepper and fluff with fork just before serving

works great, you can add spices, different kinds of broths etc..

Friday, April 10, 2009

Bobby's Goulash




and some with cheese :D


Paula Deens Son Bobby's Goulash

I used 2lb of ground beef, no turkey

I would add a little less salt and only boil the noodles for 15 mins next time, they got a little too soft for my taste. I think some mushrooms or corn in it would be good too.



* 2 pounds lean ground beef
* 1 pound ground turkey
* 2 large onions, chopped
* 3 cups water
* 1 (29-ounce) can tomato sauce
* 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
* 3 bay leaves
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
* 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
* 2 cups dried elbow macaroni

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute the ground beef and ground turkey over medium-high heat, until no pink remains. Break up meat while sauteing; spoon off any grease. Add the onions to the pot and saute until they are tender about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water, along with the tomato sauce, tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, House Seasoning, and seasoned salt. Stir well. Place a lid on the pot and allow this to cook for 20 to 25 minutes.

Add the elbow macaroni, stir well, return the lid to the pot, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaves and allow the mixture to sit about 30 minutes more before serving.
House Seasoning:

* 1 cup salt
* 1/4 cup black pepper
* 1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Free Campbells Tomato Seeds


Go here to get yours

http://www.helpgrowyoursoup.com/

also remember to donate, you will get seeds, I got mine today :D

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Crock Pot Salisbury Steak



A link to the blog where I found this recipe

Got this simmering in the crockpot right now, I need to make some potatoes for the gravy yummy, I will post pics

Make sure to go to the link for the recipe and also great pics of the whole process

Monday, April 6, 2009

To Try Strawberry Pie

gotta get hubby to get me some strawberries :D

http://www.southernplate.com/2009/04/fresh-strawberry-pie.html

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Country Casserole

Hubby says this one is a KEEPER :D I suggest going to Christy's blog and seeing her wonderful photos, I will post one of mine tomorrow, my camera is dead tonight :(

Southern Plate


Country Casserole

2 cups small shell pasta, cooked and drained
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded cheddar, divided
One can French fried onions, divided
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (can use canned chicken)
1 can cream of chicken soup
¼ cup milk
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine everything in a large bowl, reserving half of the cheese and half of the onions for topping later. Spoon into 9×13 casserole dish. Bake for twenty five minutes. Top with remaining onions and cheese, bake until cheese is melted, about five minutes more.
Freezing options: Instead of freezing this in your casserole dish, simply spoon it into a gallon ziploc bag. Lay the bag flat so that it will thaw out quicker and place it in your freezer. On the day you want it, take it out the night before and refrigerate or place in fridge that morning.
If you forget to do all of this, no sweat! Just microwave the bag until it thaws just a bit, pour into your casserole, and bake!
To bake a casserole that is still frozen, simply place in the oven while the oven preheats. This allows the casserole to thaw quickly and then bake to perfection!

Friday, April 3, 2009

Peanut Butter Choc Chip Brownies




Recipe found here My Tasty Treasures

Peanut Butter Brownies

1 stick butter
3/4 C peanut butter
1 3/4 C sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 C flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 C chocolate Chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 inch pan. Melt butter in a 4 quart pot, after the butter is melted
Take pot of the heat. Add peanut butter , and stir until melted. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs with spoon
stir until well blended. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well blended. Stir in Chocolate Chips.
Spread in prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes or until tops is golden brown

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Sauces

to try Enchilada Sauce

http://happytobeathome.net/enchilada-sauce/


Taco Seasoning Mix

http://happytobeathome.net/taco-seasoning/

Going to try today


Hoe Cake by Southern Plate

http://www.southernplate.com/2008/07/my-mothers-southern-hoe-cake-recipe.html

Really good but I needed to cook a few mins longer and add some salt, maybe even a teaspoon of sugar, hubby suggested maybe using bacon grease? Hmm will have to try it, I fumbled it trying to get it out of the pan waaahh

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna

recipe found here
I put refried beans on top of my layers of tortillas, I also added some green chilis to the top

UPDATE : ICKKK mushy ... I didnt like this one dont try it lol, the flavor was good but the mush from the corn tortillas ruined it Eeeek



INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
* 1 (14 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
* 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
* 1 cup prepared salsa
* 1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese




DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, and stir in the taco seasoning and tomatoes. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with half the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture into the dish, then top with the remaining tortillas. Spread salsa over the tortillas and sprinkle with the cheese.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Saucy Broccoli Chicken over rice



First Thank you to Tammy for this recipe here is her LINK

Saucy Broccoli and Chicken on the stove
p.s I think this would be delicious served over noodles or even a baked potato

First How I did it, I didnt have curry powder :( So I used a little thyme and also about 6 splashes of Franks hot sauce, I didnt bake it at all, I steamed my veggies on the stove, drained them, added in my leftover chicken, soups, pepper, my other spices, mayo and lemon juice and heated it all through, then I added my 2 cups of grated cheese and melted that in. Then I added enough chicken broth to make a nice sauce. I saw no reason to dirty up a big casserole dish when I could do it on the stove, its SO yummy and I cant wait to serve it over rice tonight, hubby loves this yummy chickeny/cheesy sauce too, I did add in some frozen cauliflower and carrots too!

Saucy Brocoli and Chicken Bake

Description:

A casserole of tender broccoli with chunks of chicken, topped with a flavorful sauce and cheese, served over rice
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:

16 ounces frozen broccoli florets (or about 3 cups fresh broccoli florets)
3 cups cooked cubed chicken
pepper
2 cans cream of chicken soup*
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup chicken broth
paprika, optional
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups rice (uncooked measurement), cooked according to package instructions (should make 4 1/5 cups of cooked rice)
Instructions:

1. In covered saucepan, cook broccoli in water just until tender, about 5 minutes.

2. In greased 9 x 13 baking dish, spread broccoli across bottom and sprinkle chicken evenly on top. Generously sprinkle black pepper over chicken.

3. In mixing bowl, combine cream soups, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, and chicken broth, whisking until smooth. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle paprika on top if desired.

4. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Spread cheese on top and bake 5-10 minutes longer, until melted and slightly browned.

5. While casserole is baking, cook rice. Serve the chicken and broccoli mixture over hot rice.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Freezer Cooking with Christy Jordan

Christy is a FABULOUS woman :D Join her mailing list you wont regret it :D

Freezer Cooking part 1

Freezer Cooking Part 2

Oatmeal Scotchies today




Thank you to Mommys Kitchen for the recipe
http://tinamommyx3.blogspot.com/2009/03/oatmeal-scotchies-for-national-oatmeal.html



Nestle Oatmeal Scotchies

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or grated peel of 1 orange
3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) Nestle Butterscotch Flavored Chips

Preaheat oven to 375° F. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in oats and morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. BAKE for 7 to 8 minutes for chewy cookies or 9 to 10 minutes for crisp cookies. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

PAN COOKIE VARIATION: Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Chicken Enchiladas


Chicken Enchiladas (American Style, not hot)

2 6oz cans chunk chicken (I had some precooked in the freezer)
1 10 3/4 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
1 16 oz tub Sour Cream
1 4 oz can mushrooms (drain)
1 4 oz can green chilis
1 2 1/4 oz can sliced olives
1 bunch green onions sliced (save some for top)
1 package (12) flour tortillas
grated cheese for the top (2 Cups)
garlic powder to taste

Mix all ingredients (except tortillas) in large bowl, fill flour tortillas (about 1/4 C per tortilla) with the filling, roll up and lay side by side in 9x13 casserole dish. Spread remaining filling over top of rolled tortillas, sprinkle with grated cheese on top (I use ALOT) and top with some green onions. Bake 350 degrees for 45 mins or until center is hot. YUMM

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Dave's Roast



Well its Sunday and hubby is making a roast for dinner, here is the beginnings of it, will post an after pic and tell you how it was, Also Ill tell you how he prepared it etc..

Banana Cake


Banana Cake

1/2 C butter
1 1/2 C sugar
2 eggs beaten
2 C flour sifted
12 t salt
1/4 t baking powder
1/2 C milk
1/4 t vanilla
3/4 t baking soda (add to bananas)
3 bananas mashed

Frosting

1/2 stick butter (softened)
8 oz cream cheese
1 lb powdered sugar
2 t vanilla

grease and flour a 9x13 in ch pan
cook at 350 degrees for 35-40 mins

Sorry I dont have more detailed instructions, I wrote these down on a notepad because I dont have a printer and I cant remember where I originally found the recipe lol. Very tasty though

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Moo Goo Gai Pan

To try soon recipe found at Amanda's Cookin Blog

This is quite tasty served on a bed of white rice. Just be sure to get all of your ingredients ready ahead of time as stir frying is quick and you won't have time to cut things in between.

I double this recipe, if you make it as stated it will serve 3 people, possibly 4. You can use any type of vegetable you like, just cut into thin slices. :)

Moo Goo Gai Pan

1/2 lb chicken, sliced thin
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp rice cooking wine
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce

Combine broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice cooking wine, cornstarch and sugar and set aside.

Heat wok on high heat and add a tablespoon of olive or other cooking oil. Stir fry vegetables for a 3-4 minutes, remove vegetables. Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok on high heat. Add garlic and stir fry one minute, then add the chicken. Stir fry chicken until no longer pink. Add the broth mixture and let thicken a little, about 2 minutes. Add vegetables and cook for a few minutes, stirring to combine sauce, meat and vegies.

Serve over white rice. Yum!

Daves Omelet Italiano


Omgosh my hubby Dave made this for his breakfast this morn, I laughed when he told me it was his Omelet Italiano and went on to say how it has green peppers, tomatoes, onions and melted mozzerella cheese hehe.. thought Id show it off for him :D

Sour Cream Banana Bread





Thanks Diana for this yummy recipe..see her blog here

Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe #9351, Recipezaar
by Charishma Ramchandani
1¼ hours | 15 min prep

SERVES 12 , 1 loaf

1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed banana (I used 2)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (omit if you don't like nuts)
1/2 cup sour cream

Grease 1 large loaf pan.
Cream margarine, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients, then bananas, nuts and sour cream.
Mix well.
Bake at 350 F for 1 hour (mine had to bake for 15 mins longer)

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