Pepperoni Pizza Pull-Apart Bread I can't even being to tell you how cute we looked at our little coffee table yesterday with this beauty between us. We sat on the floor Indian-style across from each other, and one by one, without any utensils whatsoever, consumed the mighty pizza bread together (while catching up on the latest The Daily Show funnies). We really liked it - the seasoned butter really adds an extra layer of richness to each bite. I also ended up using sourdough bread (they didn't have regular bread at the bakery at our local supermarket this time), and I think I'll stick with it next time! It was so cheesy and gooey - just how I like my pizza. I thought it was a little funny yesterday when Ryan and I were making dinner. "So... are you just getting bored?" This cracked me up. Pepperoni Pizza Pull-Apart Bread Ingredients: 1 round loaf of sourdough bread 2 C Shredded mozzarella Cheese 1 package mini-pepperoni 3 T butter, melted 1/2 t garlic powder 1/2 t dried oregano 3 T shredded Parmesan Cheese Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Jalapeno-Lime Corn on The Cob Recipe : Rachael Ray Prev Recipe Next Recipe Loading Video... First Up 03:29 First Up Jalapeno-Lime Corn on the Cob 03:29 Try Rachael's steaming trick (and don't skimp on that flavored butter). Now Playing 01:24 Now Playing Food Network Shows How to Crush, Slice and Mince Garlic 01:24 Food Network teaches how to crush, slice and mince garlic. Now Playing 01:31 How to Zest Citrus 01:31 Citrus zest is a great flavor booster. Jalapeno-Lime Corn on The Cob Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray Show: 30 Minute Meals Episode: Midsummer Mixer Jalapeno-Lime Corn on The Cob 24 Reviews Save Recipe Level: Easy Total: 25 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Yield: 6 servings Share This Recipe View Shopping List Watch how to make this recipe. Combine butter, lime, jalapeno, garlic and paprika in food processor and pulse process until smooth. Add a Note Categories: Fruit Lime Recipes Jalapeno Recipes Corn Recipes Side Dish Lunch Grilling More from: Healthy Grilling & Summer Recipes Healthy Highly Rated 5 Ingredients or Less Surprise Me Mango Salsa
Freezer Cooking Crockpot Meatballs and Peppers in Cranberry Chili Sauce Its crazy busy around here! With birthdays, parties, friends, school events, traveling, being a parent, kid homework, and baking for my husband I'm running from one place to the next. I’ve been opting to take some shortcuts in the kitchen lately rather than hauling the family off to McDonald’s for dinner, much to my 8-year-old’s chagrin. The cranberry flavor in these sweet and sour meatballs makes for a nice fall meal. Instructions1 (2 pound) bag frozen Rosina Homestyle Meatballs1 (10 ounce) bag frozen organic tri-colored sweet peppers1 (14 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce1 (12 ounce) jar Chili SauceSaltFreshly ground pepperRed pepper flakes, optional but recommendedCooked rice Instructions1. 2. 3. Recipe by Laura Flowers
Mix recipes Having everyday and convenience food mixes on hand are a great way to save time (no running to the store for something to serve last minute guests) and money (brownies for $.50 instead of $1.50 or more) in the kitchen. Not to mention, making your own mixes allows you to control the quality and the ingredients making them adaptable to special diets or allergies. So where do you start if you want to stock your pantry with quick and easy mixes? First, look around your pantry and think about what convenience foods you would like to make mixes to replace. Do you love having brownies on hand for an after-school snack? Next, decide how you want to package your mixes. Now the fun part, making all the mixes! Buy your frequently used ingredients in bulk (flour, sugar, baking powder, etc.....) Using a large, shallow bowl will make mixing your ingredients much easier. A whisk makes quick work of dry ingredients. Making your own mixes allows you to control the ingredients. Brownie Mix To Make:
Grilling Recipes - Grilled Jack Daniels Salmon Ingredients: * 2 Salmon fillets (enough for 3 to 4 servings) * 1/2 c Jack Daniels whiskey * 1/2 c brown sugar * 1/4 c soy sauce * 2 tablespoons honey * 1/2 tsp ground ginger * Salt & pepper, to taste * Aluminum foil Directions: Preheat grill. Cook for about 7 minutes. 8 Easy Crock Pot Freezer Meals - Make Dinnertime Easy | Mommy's Fabulous FindsMommy's Fabulous Finds Last month I decided to try out meal planning using crock pot freezer meals. The crock pot freezer meals were a huge success and made dinner time so much easier, I didn’t have to deal with looking through the cabinet and fridge wondering what I would cook for dinner, I could just take out a previously prepped crock pot meal, thaw it out in the fridge over night and plop it in the crock pot the next morning. By dinner time we had a hot cooked meal ready without the stress of running around the kitchen making dinner, and little to no mess to clean up. We enjoyed trying out the five easy crock pot recipes that I made last month, but decided to give some new recipes a try. Tips for Prepping Crock Pot Freezer Meals: Shop sales & stock up on meat. This week we decided on pulled pork, beef stroganoff, cheesy chicken potato and broccoli, BBQ spareribs, orange chicken, honey garlic chicken, chicken sweet potatoes, and nacho chicken for movie night. Crock Pot Orange Chicken Orange Chicken Ingredients
Crockpot Spicy Bison and Pork Chili Hello…“Dishboy” Scott here. I again have been given the honor of posting to Laura’s blog…so here goes: I have a theory about chili. I think most people tend to like the style of chili that they grew up eating. For me, that was a very “traditional” chili, so it shouldn’t surprise you that this chili recipe I created tends to favor the traditional style. I make chili when I need something for dinner but don’t have much time to cook. You want to cook this at least until you are getting that heavily caramelized sauce sticking on the side of your Crockpot. Crockpot Spicy Bison and Pork ChiliPrinter VersionLaura here. 1 pound ground bison (or lean ground beef if you can’t get bison)1 pound hot Italian sausage1 large onion, chopped2 cloves of garlic, minced3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with roasted garlic1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce3 tablespoons chili powder1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon salt2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans 1. Recipe by Scott Bader.
One-Pot Mac and Cheese Well, I have to say, I LOVE this version of Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese! Why? You put the noodles in dry, uncooked!!! Yep, you read that correctly! For me, dumping in the ingredients and starting the crock pot is the whole point!! Photo Credit: 1bg.blogspot.com Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients: Cooking oil spray 2 cups skim milk 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 1/2 cups pre-shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni Directions: Spray the pot of the slow cooker or if using a liner bag, spray the bag well. Turn slow cooker on low and cook 3-4 hours, or until the custard is set and the macaroni is tender. Jans tips: between the 3-4 hour mark on low, the edges start to get that crispy, cheesy edge. The original recipe called for 1/4 tsp. salt , but I increased it for my own taste preferences. Update: May 16, 2012: I've had a few people try this and report back some mixed reviews on the recipe.
Cereal-Coated Chicken 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tsp. ground ginger 2 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. Salt and pepper to taste 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 cups crushed buttery round crackers 1/4 cup wheat and barley nugget cereal, like Grape-Nuts 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 4 tbsp. apricot marmalade for topping Methods/steps To Make Marinade: In a nonporous glass dish or bowl, combine the orange juice, ginger, honey, mustard, salt and pepper to taste. The Ultimate Green Smoothie Formula It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with green smoothies. They’re quick, easy, portable, delicious, and you can add a ridiculous amount of super-powered nutrients to each one. Plus, let’s all just admit that drinking something green gives you an excuse to feel smug in the best possible way, doesn’t it? Below, you’ll find my go-to formula for blending up a simple, nutrient-dense smoothie that even the laziest non-breakfast-eater will love. Super easy, right?? One of my personal favorites is what I call the Cinnamon Apple Smoothie: unsweetened vanilla almond milk, spinach, apple, chia seeds, and cinnamon. But, honestly, the combinations are deliciously endless, and if you have a favorite of your own I’d love to hear about it! Happy Smoothie-ing! [graphic design credit: shatterboxx]
Crockpot Lasagna Lasagna was one of the first things I made from scratch in college when I finally started cooking on my own full time. It was so much work, and when I was finished I had used every pan in the kitchen and was completely exhausted. When I finally tasted it all could I mutter was…eh. It was okay, but by no means worth all that work, and I would have taken a store bought lasagna over what I had just slaved over any given day. When I came across a recipe for Crockpot Lasagna, I was intrigued. The preparation was quick and seemed way too easy compared to what I was used to. This is perfect for company when you don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen.