Flour Tortillas - 3 WW Points Plus 30 years since High School that is! It has actually been more than 30 years since I made homemade flour tortillas. The last time I made homemade tortillas I was in 9th grade and we made them in my home economics class! As many of you regular readers know, Grumpy is not a fan of Mexican food. When I mentioned on Facebook that I was making these and we were going to have Chicken Fajita's for dinner my ever faithful blogging friend Cristine just had to comment. Actually, it was because of a Facebook Event and one of my blogging friends Natashya of Living in the Kitchen with Puppies - that I made a spur of the moment decision that I was going to make those flour tortillas and we were going to have Chicken Fajitas, whether Grumpy liked it or not. The tortillas were awesome. Tell me, What recipe do you use for a fajita filling? print recipe Flour Tortillas May-19-2010 Rick Bayless Recipe Ingredients Instructions Combine flour and shortening in a large mixing bowl. Details
Baked Potatoes...Sort Of When I asked my husband what side dish he wanted with simple grilled chicken breast for dinner tonight, he wasn't sure, until I said, "How about twice baked potatoes?" "Yeah! That sounds great. Unless..."" Twice-Baked Potatoes in a Dish and Potato Skins 9 medium russet potatoes4 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup sour cream4 tablespoons butter3 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk (if potatoes are too thick)1 jar bacon bits, or a half pound of bacon, fried and cut into bits, or cut into bits and fried2 1/2 to 3 cups shredded cheddar cheesecanola oil to fry insour cream, if desired3 green onions, sliced Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. When potatoes are done, cut in half and carefully scoop out insides, leaving about a 1/4-inch layer of potato inside. For the Twice Baked Potatoes in a Dish: Place potato insides in a large bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer. Spray a large casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. For the Potato Skins:
Best Rolls Ever This is Lynn here. I just have to tell everyone that I have the BEST sister ever! Why, might you ask? I have been falling in love with my mixer and using it non-stop. Ingredients:2 c warm water2/3 c nonfat dry milk powder2 Tbsp dry yeast1/4 c sugar2 tsp salt1/2 c butter1 egg4 1/2- 5 c all purpose flour Directions:In a Kitchenaid mixing bowl, stir in warm water and nonfat dry milk powder until it dissolves.Add yeast, then sugar, salt, butter, egg, and 2 cups of flour.Mix on low speed until ingredients are wet, then 2 minutes at medium speed.Add 2 more cups of flour, mix on low speed until ingredients are wet, then 2 minutes at medium speed. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. And if you're new to making rolls (which I was until just a few months ago) there are some great tips that you can find on my friend, Ali's website HERE. So get baking to warm up your home and your tummy during this VERY cold winter! Feel free to "Pin" to your heart's content!
Baked Baby Carrots My sisters are insane and beautiful and hilarious and absolutely delightful to be around when they aren't being bitchy. They are equipped with an innate ability to have fun wherever life might take them, they march to the beat of their own drummers, and they don't mind telling you to buzz off if you don't agree. They do things like marry a handsome foreigner in a quickie ceremony at the courthouse without telling anyone, pick their colleges out of a hat, or get auctioned off as a date on the local radio station... and those are just the things I'm allowed to tell you. That wasn't fair... there may be a tiny, itsy bitsy bit in there, but for the most part, all of the cooking genes came my way. To remedy this a bit and provide an excuse for my family to have dinner all in one place before Elise returns to school, I decided to teach them how to cook. The Menu Baby Greens with Toasted Pecans, Feta, Apples, Craisins & Homemade Vinaigrette Sauteed Chicken in White Wine Sauce Baguette
Oven Baked Parmesan Seasoned Fries These fries ROCK plain and simple. Funny how one would still call them "fries" when really they are not "fried" in anything. Nope, these fries are too sophisticated for greasy oil, and much like a skinny swim suit model they prefer to be lightly oiled, slightly accentuated by a few minor spices and baked lying on a cookie sheet basking in the golden glow of the oven, BUT the one thing that sets these fries apart from the skinny swim suit model is that you can actually LOVE them instead of secretly hating them :) When we were still in PA, my neighbors RAVED over them and I mean RAVED! They could smell the wonderful aroma coming from the windows in the spring and would say "Oh my gosh" someone is cooking something that smells delicious! I once made the mistake of calling them "healthy French fries" and very promptly these little fry guys lost their appeal— that is UNTIL they tasted them!!! Oven Baked Parmesan Seasoned Fries NOTE: The amounts listed are for every one pound of fries.
Caramel Apple Cake This Caramel Apple Cake recipe has been adapted from Paual Deen's, "The Lady and Sons" cookbook. It is a delicious cake for fall, so fitting for a carry in. Yes, without a leavening agent it works! It is a tried and tested recipe. Ingredients:2 1/2 cups sugar3 eggs1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons vanilla1 cup chopped walnuts (I omitted) 2 1/2 cups apples, canned or fresh (diced) Preheat oven 350 degrees. Caramel Topping: (I cut all of this recipe in half, it was just way too much butter and sugar.) 1 1/2 stick of butter 1 cup of brown sugar 1/8 cup of milk Heat all ingredients together over medium heat.
Rain or Shine In Oregon, the only month in which you can depend on good weather, is the month of August. Weddings, camping trips, hikes and outdoor adventures always fill up the month of August in Oregon. And, while the rest of the country is busy starting school, Oregon prolongs the start of school until September - allowing it's students to fully enjoy a true summer vacation. I'm a little behind on this month's Recipe Swap... between celebrating our anniversary at Bryce Canyon over the 1st, and participating in Mindy Mae's Market the following weekend. The weather is the sole inspiration for this month's recipe swap, since many activities and most schedules in Oregon are dependent on the weather, though really, we just learn to do and love doing, everything in the rain. Plus, since we don't get all that much sun anyway, we have to improvise to get our fill; so this month's recipe swap is all about s'mores! #4: Campfire Cookies, by Fahrenheit 350° (oooh! Now, it is your turn!
Sketch-Free Broccoli and Cheese Soup | Peas and Crayons: Sketch-Free Broccoli and Cheese Soup Oh yes. Last week I threatened promised that I'd share one last soup recipe from my soup-a-palooza recipe testing. You can pretend to be surprised, but I'm banking a few of you stopped by today for that very thing. Since downing a big bowl of the stuff at Panera last week, I haven't been able to get broccoli and cheese soup off my mind. Speaking of eating real food, Panera Bread has a similar philosophy with their menu! The hardest part isn't the drive... or the scheduling... I won't name any names, but I will give you soup! Sketch-Free Broccoli and Cheese Soup ingredients one bunch of fresh broccoli [enough for a few cups of chopped tops] 2 cups vegetable [or chicken!] 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, plus plenty extra for topping [freshly grated] 1 heaping cup of regular gouda cheese [freshly grated, rind removed] 1 cup of shredded carrots [or a little extra!] 1 small white onion [about 2/3 cup or 1 cup, chopped] 2 large cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup half and half [or heavy cream]
chicken pot pie Mozzarella & Potato Pie I already expected a lot of laughs when I got a package from my girl Teri. Why? Oh, I don’t know. Call it gut-feeling, call it intuition, call it a sixth-sense. Or maybe it were the S.L.U.T napkins (stressed-out ladies unwinding together) she mailed me some time ago. Now that’s Teri for ya. What I didn’t expect was this beautifully old ‘The Southern Junior League Cookbook‘ filled to the brim with mouth-watering recipes that she put into the package as well. I flipped through recipes all afternoon and stumbled on a few (well, a lot, actually) of them that were right up my alley. Now this one’s amazing: a fluffy mashed potato pie topped with creamy mozzarella, tangy tomatoes and Italian herbs. Ingredients: 2 pound potatoes 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella balls 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 3 tomatoes 1 oz butter 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp basil pepper & salt to taste Optionally: nutmeg Directions: Isn’t it gorgeous? I’ve added 1 oz of butter and 1/4 cup warm milk and kept mashing. And Teri?
Spinach and cheese lasagna rolls I originally saw this photo on Pinterest....ummmmm, yeah. I'll have that. I do follow Gina's blog though, so this must've been back in the archives where I never happened upon it until now. Isn't Pinterest just the best! Anyway, if you want to check out more of Gina's skinny recipes, click HERE! I followed the recipe, but not really to a T. I wilted the spinach with a tiny bit of butter and 3 cloves of minced garlic in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds. My lasagna noodles were boiled ahead of time and cooled off, so I laid them out on the table and started spooning the filling onto them. Roll 'em on up! And place them in your greased baking pan... Now...you know me. Pour the sauce on top, and sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper to give it a little kick in the pants. Either throw it in the fridge to bake when you're ready for it, or throw it in the oven right away to chow on immediately.
Southern Girl Cooking | Garlic Pesto Chicken with Tomato Cream Penne ... Parmesan Chicken (Updated September 2008) I've been working my way through the recipe archives, updating my earliest recipes with better photos and sometimes better instructions too. What I remember about this version of Parmesan chicken is how the chicken is marinated in olive oil, garlic, and a little dried poultry seasoning all day before it's coated with whole wheat bread crumbs and Parmesan and baked. I got this recipe from a blog that no longer exists, and when I made it again recently to take these photos, I still loved the way this chicken turned out. If you're a South Beach Dieter, maybe the hardest thing about the recipe will be finding 100% whole wheat bread crumbs, but you can make your own bread crumbs from 100% whole wheat bread. If you're someone like me who doesn't use a lot of bread crumbs, store leftovers in the freezer until you're ready to make this again. Trim the chicken and make small slits the length of the chicken to help the marinade penetrate. Instructions: Blogger Disclosure:
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe If you like this recipe then PIN IT on Pinterest Everyday at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST Budget Savvy Diva posts a NEW RECIPE Make sure to follow Budget Savvy Diva on Facebook Find Copy Cat Restaurant Recipes HERE Find Crock Pot Recipes HERE Find Gluten Free Recipes HERE Find more Recipes HERE Not to sound bossy or anything but you must make this recipe – plain and simple. What You Need 1 pound ground beef 1/3 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Cup of Chopped Onions 1 clove of minced garlic 8 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and corn), thawed 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Cheddar pinch of paprika pinch of salt 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil 1 teaspoon of pepper What To Do Preheat oven to 400 In a skillet heat oil and cook the onion for 10 minutes then add garlic for one minute. To the skillet add ketchup, Worcestershire; vegetables and cook for one minute. Spoon mixture into a baking dish Mix cheese into the potatoes and spread over the beef Enjoy Stunning Shepherd's Pie : Main