Crash Hot Potatoes Man, do I love Australia. First, my oldest daughter was conceived there on our honeymoon…and while we’re on the subject, have I ever shared with you that we almost named her “Sydney” as a nod to her point of origin? In the end, I chickened out, though—I thought that might be a little corny, and truth be told, I think she was actually conceived in Brisbane. But I’ll stop there. This is a family-friendly website. Anyway, I just love Australia. They’re so simple, it’s terrifying. For now, though, let’s take a chill pill and make Crash Hot Potatoes! The Cast of Characters: New Potatoes (or other small, round potato), Olive Oil, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, and whatever herb you like. Begin by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil. Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make, and cook them until they’re fork-tender. Oh! Next, generously drizzle olive oil on a sheet pan. This will mean the difference between the potatoes sticking and not sticking, so don’t be shy here. Or something. That’s it!
Morsels and Musings: grilled avocado w melted cheese & hot sauce Snacks are wonderful. Even better when they’re quick and easy to make. This is my lazy fall back dinner. Assemble, grill, eat. After a long day at work, when all you want to do is crash on the sofa and watch TV, this is the kind of comfort food I turn to: quick and delicious. Grilled Avocado w Melted Cheese & Hot Sauce Anna's very own recipe. Ingredients: 1 avocado 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce (Tabasco or Louisiana) 1 tablespoon lime juice ¼ cup parmesan cheese Salt and pepper Method: 1. 2. 3. 4. Eat hot with a wedge of lime and chipotle sauce on the side! Avocadoes are wonderful fruits, which is why I've chosen them as my theme ingredient for WHB in 2007 (cold avocado soup from the Ivory Coast), 2008 (avocado shake from Vietnam) and 2009 (prawn salad from Mexico). The word avocado comes from the Aztec (Nahuatl) word ahuacatl, via Spanish aguacate and means “testicle”. Propagation by seed takes around 5 years to produce fruit and the quality is never as good as the parent tree.
Baked Sweet Potato French Fries with Parmesan & Cilantro……Meow My son insists he is a cat. Our cats do not get wet food for lunch but are allowed to snack on dry food and water all day. Therefore, my son stated that he no longer eats lunch. He changed his mind after I dropped a plate of these babies on the table and told him that once he starts eating lunch, I will make a bigger batch. Needless to say, I did not get to eat more than one. Baked Sweet Potato French Fries with Parmesan & Cilantro Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/3-1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese A handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped Salt and Pepper, optional Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
What's Cookin, Chicago?: Spanakopita Bites Buttery, flaky phyllo appetizers are especially popular in my family. I guess I can't blame them since who can resist buttery, flaky phyllo dough anyway?! My mother in law requested these Spanakopita Bites as an appetizer for the birthday party she was throwing for her husband. They were a hit with no leftovers, which is no surprise. Spanakopita Bites recipe adapted from CBSrecipe yields 60-72 mini muffin sized bites 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 green onions, chopped 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach. thawed and squeezed dry 4 to 6 ounces domestic feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup cottage cheese OR ricotta cheese OR cream cheese 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound phyllo, thawed 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick), melted 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Preheat oven to 375 degrees Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, mix spinach, feta, cottage cheese and egg in medium bowl. Combine the remaining butter and oil and set aside until ready to use.
Olive Garden Salad Dressing Copycat Recipe - | Online Coupons & Savings 1/2 C. mayonnaise1/3 C. white vinegar1 tsp. vegetable oil2 Tbsp. corn syrup2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese2 Tbsp. Romano cheese1/4 tsp. garlic salt1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning1/2 tsp. parsley flakes1 Tbsp. lemon juice One of the best things about the Olive Garden is their never-ending salad bowl. What’s nice about the Olive Garden salad dressing recipe is that the ingredients are readily available. Check out our other Olive Garden copycat recipes: Like our recipes? Sources: Food.com, Group Recipes and Copykat.com Broccoli and Cheese Casserole 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 One thing I love about casseroles is that you can sneak a TON of veggies without anyone knowing ( My husband is not too fond of veggies ). Enjoy What You Need 20-ounce packages frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained 1 Teaspoon of Pepper Pinch of salt 1/2 Teaspoon of Onion Powder 1/2 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder 1 cup of chopped onion 3 Garlic Cloves minced 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese 2 10 3/4-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 eggs beaten 2 cup crushed Ritz crackers 3 tablespoon butter What To Do Preheat oven to 350. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium size skillet. Mix everything in the bowl well. Place mixture in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Melt Rest of Butter in the Microwave Bake for 35 minutes : Main
Cheesy Potato Casserole Do you have a staple side dish in your family? This is mine: One of my absolute favorite side dishes is Cheesy Potato Casserole! I love how easy and delicious it is and that it can compliment almost any meal! If you haven’t made these yet be sure and give them a try! Cheesy Potato Casserole A great side dish that compliments almost any meal! Recipe type: Side Dish Cuisine: American Ingredients 1 (30 oz) bag frozen hash brown potatoes 2 cups sour cream 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cups shredded cheese salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups corn flakes, crushed 2 Tbsp. butter, melted Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Enjoy! They really are amazing! How To Make Nacho Cheese Sauce One more fake food comes off my list of guilty pleasures. I’m a sucker for nachos with cheese sauce. I’ve had the “cheese” sauce in jars and in cans. I finally went looking for recipes to make nacho cheese sauce from real food. Ingredients 1½ tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon corn starch ½ cup evaporated milk 1 ounce cream cheese, cubed 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/8 cup Monterey Jack, shredded ½ tablespoon hot sauce (to start, see below) 1 tablespoon paprika Directions Some recipes work well when you prep one ingredient, put it in the pot, then prep the next. Shred the cheddar and the Monterey Jack. I forgot how soft Jack cheeses get when they warm up. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottom sauce pan. Stir in the corn starch. Add the milk. Chop the cream cheese into small cubes so it will melt faster, and stir into the butter and milk until it’s melted and smooth. Add the cheddar and stir until it is well melted. Add the Jack and stir again. Add the paprika. Same goes for the hot sauce.
Easy and Delicious Stuffed Mushrooms My family are all big party people! We love the people, the talks, the games… and most importantly the food! MMM! This is one recipe that is always a hit wherever we bring them! My husband, who isn’t a fan of mushrooms normally, gobbles these down like he hasn’t eaten in days! The flavors are perfect together- making them VERY addictive! Easy and Delicious Stuffed Mushrooms This recipe is SO easy to throw together and is a total crowd pleaser! Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: American Serves: 40-50 mushrooms Ingredients 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped ½ lb. bacon, chopped, cooked, and drained ¾ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese 40-50 mushrooms, washed with stems pulled out Instructions Mix cream cheese, green onions, bacon, and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Enjoy!
Sister's awesome pasta salad I have fabulous sisters. They have helped me through an incredible amount of crap. I am sure they will all have a spotlight on this blog eventually, but for now I would like to tell you about my sister Lissa. She is an amazing, beautiful woman. She has been by my side through all of my son's surgeries and hospitalizations. She genuinely loves my children, my husband and me. This salad is extremely easy to make. In an extra large container/bowl/saucepan, combine: 16-oz. jar zesty Italian salad dressing 1-lb. box rotelle pasta, cooked and drained/rinsed 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 8 medium celery stalks, thinly sliced 16-oz. package cojack cheese, cubed 16-oz. tube summer sausage, cubed 3 13.75-oz. cans quartered artichoke hearts, drained 2 6.5-oz. cans pitted black olives, drained 2 8.5-oz. jars julienned sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Isn't summer wonderful?