A Tasty Breakfast Treat

Once again Pinterest came to the rescue! After a long week, and a successful Garage Sale I decided that for my last day yesterday that I would make a great breakfast. This is what I chose:

MONKEY BREAD:

INGREDIENTS:

2 tubes Pillsburry Buttermilk Biscuits

5 Tbsp. butter, melted

3/4 C. pancake syrup (any brand you like, I used Mrs. Buttersworth)

1/2 C. packed light brown sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 C. chopped pecans, optional

Instructions:

Spray a fluted pan with non-stick spray. Combine the melted butter and syrup in a small bowl and set aside. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts (if desired). Place about half of the syrup mixture in the bottom of the pan. Then sprinkle half of the brown sugar mixture on top. Lay the biscuits on the bottom of the pan, overlapping edges (closely together) to form a ring. Top with remaining syrup and sugar mixtures. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute in the pan, then invert onto a serving platter and enjoy!

A Meal Fit For The Day After Thanksgiving...Or Today!!!

Of course the credit for tonight's delicious supper goes to none other than Pinterest! :) This recipe is designed for all those yummy leftovers from Thanksgiving...but I thought, why not have it tonight! :) It was simple and easy and oh so scrumptious...we all loved it, and I'm sure that you will too!

CUBAN TURKEY PANINI:

INGREDIENTS:

Ingredients:
1 bun (sliced in half) (I used a Crusty French Bread and it worked GREAT!)
1 Tbs. mayonnaise
1 tsp. dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. Cranberry Sauce (I used much more than this! :) )
2 slices Roast Turkey Breast (I used the Carving Board lunch meat kind)
2 slices swiss cheese
2 slices smoked ham
2 slices dill pickle

Directions:
1. Assemble the sandwich and brush the outside with a bit of oil.
2. Grill the sandwich until golden brown on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side.

I recommend spraying the pan with Cooking Spray as well! Enjoy! :) 

A Delicious Fall Meal

The weather is getting colder in MI, and I for one can tell that Fall is officially here. I have a COLD and I'm NOT happy about it! But I will push through this, as I do each and every Fall...better get it out of the way now than later I guess.

My parents are coming for Sunday dinner today, and I decided to prep a nice Fall meal in the crock-pot. If you've been to my blog more than once you know that A. I LOVE my crock-pot...and B. I am addicted to Pinterest! That addiction hasn't failed me yet, and I'm sure that today will be no exception.

CROCK-POT PORK ROAST WITH SWEET POTATOES & APPLES:

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 Lb. Pork Roast
2 Fuji Apples; cored and chopped
2 Medium Sweet Potatoes; peeled and chopped
1 Medium Onion; chopped in large pieces
1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
1 C. Apple Juice (or white grape juice or water)
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Basil
1/2 tsp. Rosemary

Spray the bottom and sides of crock-pot. Place half of the Apples, Sweet Potatoes and Onion in bottom. Top with Roast and Apple Juice. Sprinkle the Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Cinnamon, Basil and Rosemary over top of Roast. Place the rest of the Apples, Sweet Potatoes and Onion on top. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. Remove Roast and some of the juices. Remove Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Onions to large bowl and mash with a Potato Masher; serve as an instant side to the roast.

Even though  I have a cold, I can still smell a little bit and this smells wonderful while it's cooking!

A Deliciously Easy Cake

I decided that we needed to have something for dessert with Sunday dinner, so I surfed Pinterest and decided to make this delicious cake!

ANGEL FOOD DUMP CAKE:

INGREDIENTS:
1 Angel Food Cake Mix
1 Can Pie Filling (I used Apple today, and added a little bit of cinnamon to the mix)

Preheat the oven to 350. Mix the Cake Mix and Pie Filling together. Pour into an ungreased 9x13 pan and bake for 28-30 minutes. Immediately after pulling out of the oven turn cake upside down to cool a bit; this prevents the cake from sagging in the center. Serve with Cool Whip.

It smells so good! I can't wait to dig in! :)

It's A Taco Kind Of Night!

The surfing of Pinterest has been quite successful, and tonight's supper was no exception. It is currently baking in the oven, and I can't wait to try it!

TACO BAKE: 

INGREDIENTS:
1 Lb. Ground Beef
1 Roll Crescent Rolls
1 pkg. Taco Seasoning
1 (15 oz.) Can Diced Tomatoes
8 oz. Tomato Sauce
8 oz. Sour Cream
Shredded Cheese
Doritos for topping

Preheat the oven to 350. Brown the Ground Beef and remove as much grease as possible. Add Taco Seasoning, Tomatoes and Sauce; simmer. Spread Crescent Rolls on bottom of 9x13 pan. Top with Meat Mixture, then Sour Cream, Cheese and crush up 3/4 bag of Doritos and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 minutes.

An Old Favorite Revisited At Our House

My Mom has been here all week, and it's been great having her around. We have done a lot of things together, and also a lot of just vegging at home. Anyway, while she was here she decided that she was going to make us Mostaccioli the way that my Gramma makes it...we used to eat this all the time when we were growing up, and then my Great Aunt had a different recipe and we kind of transitioned to that. They both have their own merits, but I've got to say that when we had this for dinner this week I thought, "Why haven't I made this?" It was so melty, ooey-gooey and good!

MOSTACCIOLI:

INGREDIENTS:
1 Lb. Ground Beef
1/2 C. Green Pepper; chopped
1/2 C. Onion; chopped
15 oz. Can Diced Tomatoes
6 oz. Tomato Paste
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1/4 C. Water
4 C. Cooked Mostaccioli Noodles
1/2 Lb. Thinly Sliced Velveeta Cheese (the above container used 24 slices)
Grated Parmesan Cheese

Brown Ground Beef slowly. Add Pepper and Onion; cook until tender. Stir in Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Water and Seasonings. Simmer 15 minutes. In a greased 2 Quart casserole, layer noodles, meat sauce, and Velveeta Cheese. Repeat 2 or 3 times. Top with Parmesan Cheese. Bake at 250 for 35 minutes.

Give this one a try, and I promise you won't be disappointed! Thanks Gramma for the recipe! :)

My House Smells So Good!

Supper is in the oven baking, and I'm waiting for the bro to get home from work. On the Menu tonight is Parmesan Chicken Bake, Honey Roasted Red Potatoes and Homemade Applesauce! I can't wait for it all to be done cooking!

PARMESAN CHICKEN BAKE: (Please excuse the spelling in the picture, I stole it from the posters blog)

INGREDIENTS:
6 chicken breasts
1 C. light mayonaise or greek yogurt (I used 1/2 and 1/2)
1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese; Shredded and more for the top
1 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray the inside of a 9x13 glass pan.  Lay the chicken inside the pan.
2.  Mix together the remaining ingredients and spread evenly over each piece of chicken, being sure to cover all the exposed raw meat (so it doesn't dry out.)  Sprinkle on a bit more fresh parmesan over all the chicken.
3.  Bake for 45 minutes

This recipe was super simple to whip up and put in the oven. Between the two items that are currently baking, I spent less than 30 minutes in my kitchen getting them ready! YAY for that! Give this a try! 

A Truly Scrumptious Side Dish

I am so addicted to Pinterest that it's not even funny. Maybe I should seek help for this addiction? Nah, it's too much fun and I get way too many good ideas to give up a good thing! :)

All of tonight's supper is compliments of Pinterest! This was so easy to throw together and I can almost taste the yumminess (is that even a word? Oh well!) that it is sure to be!

HONEY ROASTED RED POTATOES:

INGREDIENTS:
1 Lb. Red Potatoes; cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. Onion; finely diced
4 Tbsp. Butter; melted
2 Tbsp. Honey
2 tsp. Dry Mustard
Salt & Pepper to taste

***I doubled the sauce recipe***

Preheat the oven to 375. Cut up the potatoes and place on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle the Onion over the top. Mix the Butter, Honey, Dry Mustard and Salt & Pepper together in a bowl; whisk to incorporate. Pour over the top of the Potatoes. Slide tray into the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes.

Don't these look great? Give them a try!

Who doesn't enjoy a little pineapple on their pizza?

We were introduced to this scrumptious hawaiian pizza when my parents were living in Fairview, MI. Who would've thought that there could be a new twist on an old favorite? Well, I'm here to tell you my friends that there is, and it's super delicious!

HAWAIIAN PIZZA

INGREDIENTS:
1 Pillsbury Pizza Dough
1 Jar Pizza Sauce
Mozzarella Cheese
Pineapple Tidbits
Ham Cubes
Maraschino Cherries' cut in half (YES Cherries!)

Unroll dough and prebake according to package directions. Spoon and spread the Pizza Sauce over the dough. Top with Mozzarella Cheese, Pineapple Tidbits, Ham Cubes and Cherries. Place bake in the oven and bake for 20 minutes; or until cheese is melted and crust is cooked through. Cut and serve.

The sweetness of the cherries adds so much to this pizza. It really is amazing! Give it a try!

A New Take On A Campfire Favorite

It is Labor Day Weekend, and in our family that means that on Labor Day we get together with my Mom's Sister & her family and my Gramma at Nichols Lake in Bitely, MI, where my Uncle & Aunt have a cottage. It is a lot of fun to catch up with my cousins, go out on the boat and swim in the lake...providing that the weather cooperates. :) This also means that we eat a meal together...more of a potluck if you will. We each have to bring a dish to pass, and this year I couldn't wait to try a new recipe.

PEANUT BUTTER CUP S'MORES:

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

2 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 1/2 cups flour

2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cup graham cracker crumbs

24 peanut butter cups, regular size

3 cups marshmallow fluff*

*Fluff is pretty impossible to measure, so this doesn’t have to be an exact amount, just kind of eyeball it. To spread the fluff, wet a spreader and spread.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 9x13 baking dishing with parchment paper; coat lightly with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl of the bowl of stand mixer, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Scrape down the sides. With the mixer on low, stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and graham cracker crumbs until mixed.
3. Spread 2/3 of the dough on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Lightly press the peanut butter cups into the dough, then spread marshmallow fluff on top. Press the remaining dough on a non-stick surface into the shape of an 9x13 rectangle. Place the square on top of the fluff and press down lightly.
4. Bake for 40 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown. Allow to cool for at least two hours to give the bars a chance to set, then remove from the pan and cut into squares with a large, sharp knife.

We haven't cut into them yet, but they smell and look A-MAZING!!!! Can't wait to see what everyone thinks of them!

A Scrumptious Sunday Dinner!

As I've stated before, I LOVE to use my crock-pot! Today was no different...it was nice to be able to get up this morning prep the food and put it in the crock-pot before heading out the door for Church. We came home to a wonderful smelling house because of it as well. :)

Again, the credit for this recipe goes to Pinterest...have I mentioned how much I LOVE Pinterest? I could spend days just pinning recipes and other ideas.

CROCK-POT HONEY APPLE PORK LOIN:

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 to 3 Lb. Pork Loin
3 Red Delicious Apples; sliced
Cinnamon
Honey

The night before, poke holes in the Pork Loin and place in a large ziploc bag. Sprinkle with Cinnamon and honey, and let marinate overnight. Slice one of the Apples and place in the bottom of the Crock-Pot, sprinkle with Cinnamon. Make slits in the Pork Loin and drizzle a little honey in each slit. Slice up a second Apple and place slices in slits of Pork Loin. Place in Crock-Pot, drizzle with honey. Slice up the 3rd Apple and place slices on top of Pork Loin in Crock-Pot. Sprinkle generously with Cinnamon. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or on High for 5 hours. Serve with drippings from the Pork Loin.

I served this with some Sweet Corn that I had froze last season. It was huge hit, and everyone loved it here at my house! I'm sure that you could also do with with any other kind of meat that you desired and it would turn out just as good. Give it a try, and let me know what you think!

A Delicious Hearty Supper!

My parents are here for the Holiday Weekend and I told my Mom that I would make supper for them on Friday night. In exchange for this, my Mom said that she would make supper for the bro and I on Saturday.

The credit for this recipe once again goes to Pinterest...but of course, I added a few of my own touches as well. It was quite delicious, and I will make this again.

CHICKEN, POTATOES & GREEN BEAN BAKE:

INGREDIENTS:
4-6 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Cans Green Beans
1 (8 oz.) Pkg. Dry Italian Dressing Mix
4-5 Red New Potatoes, Cut up into chunks
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup (I added this to mine, the original recipe didn't call for it)

Preheat the oven to 350. Place Chicken Breasts down the center of a 9x13 pan. Place the cut Potatoes along one side and the Green Beans across the other. Place contents of Cream of Mushroom Soup over the Chicken Breasts. Sprinkle the Dry Italian Dressing Mix over the top of everything in the pan. Cover with Foil and Bake for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.

This dish was so simple and yet very tasty!

Finally back, after a LONG Hiatus! Honey Chicken Kabobs

Sorry that I've left all of you hanging for so long. I was a very busy working woman and could never find the time to just sit down and blog, and for that I apologize! I should've made the time...as my dear Mother asked me last night, "Are you ever going to blog again?" Well, the answer to that is yes, I sure am! :)

I made these yummy Kabobs last weekend for the bro's 30th Birthday! They were a recipe that I found while surfing Pinterest....which btw is now a FREE App in the App Store for my Droid 3 phone...Oh boy, am I in trouble! ;) Since the bro and I live together I asked him what he wanted to do for his Birthday last Saturday and he didn't have any ideas. So after a very exciting trip to the grocery store we decided that we would invite our Best Friends S & E and their 3 kiddos over for supper and games. It was a night filled with a lot of laughter and fun!

HONEY CHICKEN KABOBS:

INGREDIENTS:
      1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup honey

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

2 cloves garlic

5 small onions, cut into 2 inch piece

2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces

 Fresh pineapple chunks

 Cherry tomatoes

 

Mix the oil, honey, soy sauce and pepper in a large bowl. Cut up the chicken and place in a large ziplock bag. Do the same with Vegetables, and place in a separate bag. Pour most of the sauce mixture in each bag, reserving some for later. Place sealed bags in the fridge to marinate for several hours (the longer the better), turning each time you are in the kitchen. Assemble how you wish on a grill safe skewer. Heat grill to where you can still place a hand over the top and hold it there for 5 seconds. Grill, until juices in chicken run clear. Before removing from grill, brush with remaining sauce.

 

These were so good, and so easy to make. I will be making them again!