Ham, potato, corn chowder

Sundays are the best! Especially when the Browns win!  I also get to clip my coupons, cook yummy stuff, and watch football!!!! I always try to make a new appetizer on Sunday, but today went with an old recipe.  Crab ragoon and asparagus! Then for dinner, since its a little chilly out, soup/chowder!

Crab Ragoon

1-8oz cream cheese Softened
2t Worcestershire sauce
1/2t soy sauce
2 green onions chopped
1/8t garlic powder
Wanton wrap

Mix it all up spoon 1t in middle of wrap and fold up. Beat an egg and brush the edge of the wrap.  Cook 425 12 minutes or until slightly browned. Yuuuumm

Ham, potato, corn chowder

2 ham shank I also add 1pkg diced ham
2c cHicken bullion
Celery
Carrots
1can corn
Red potatos
Yellow onion
All diced
3c milk
4T butter
1/4c flour + 2T
Salt
Pepper
1/2c sour cream
Oregano
Bacon
Chives
Cheese

Okay, throw all veggies and ham in crock pot. Add chicken bullion salt pepper oregano

On stove melt butter. Add flour.  WHisk.  Slowly stir in milk. Cook til thick. Add salt and pepper. Once tHick take off heat and add sour cream.  pour in crock pot. I put on High  a few hours then low til I was ready to eat. Cook baCon and crumble on top.  Sprinkle with chives and cheese. 

Pies Gourmet Pizza Bistro

Soo most Thursdaya through October I have a training in our Columbus office which is 5.5 miles from my new house!!! Mannnn I wish I could work there full time!! But I have my reasons why I wont now so its all good. But man training til 4 and the rest of the day off is GREAT!! Finally took Erin to one of my favorite spots in columbus,  Pies Gourmet pizza bistro!! They have seating inside,  outside, and a pub called "pies in the sky. The pub since is in the upstairs of the resturant hence the name. We sat outside of course on this awesome day!! The restaurant is an old colonial house, its great!!! There menu is semi-fancy but reasonable price for fancy! ! We started with my favorite,  crispy fried brussel sprouts!! To die for!! Then fried red pepper ravioli, foegot the before pic hahaha soo good! ! And to finish....I couldn't resist, bread pudding! !! I have been dreaming of the bread pudding since I first had it months ago!! I always think of my girl Shauna when I go there and so many other fun memories just love the place. It is further now from my new house but well worth it to drive back. They are only open Tuesday through Saturday at 5pm, but happy hour from 4-7 I believe. Almost forgot the cocktail was " Katies grapefruit and pear fizz." It is homemade grapefruit and pear infused vodka.  Taste like fresca!! Dangerous! !! They have beer of all sorts, wine, and real good Moscow mules in copper mugs!!  Such a great time, you must go if youre on the east side of columbus! !

Spicing Up Leftovers

So again today I had no plans for dinner.... I think I like the challenge! I still had shredded chicken from sunday so wanted to use it. I got on pinterest and found another lady who loves to blog just like me!! She had a recipe for chicken tacos, which sounded yummy so I adapted it to what I had. It was very yummy!! Her recipe called to do it all in the crockpot but I already had my chicken so i improvised!

Chicken Tacos

Shredded chicken
Taco seasoning
Dry ranch mix...I used ranch dressing didnt have the dry mix
Chicken broth
Salsa

I just threw it all in a pan on the stove mixed it up and heates for a little. Put as much of the ingredients as you like and wahllaa! Quick easy meal, especially when my favorite show is on CRIMINAL MINDS!  Of course I had roasted veggies too (brussel sprouts, mushrooms, cauliflower,  broccoli) I just cant get enough!! 

Chipolte Mayo Perch

I had no idea what I was going to cook when I left the house this morning. Its Tuesday, meaning my long day...and I was dreading it as soon as I woke up. Well turned out today went by really fast and got to leave 45 minutes early. Sooo during the day a client discussed fishing which sounded real good to eat for dinner. Erin helped me get my wheels turning on the drive home.  Here is what was decided, a made up Katie recipe!!

Chipolte Mayo Perch

2/3c mayo
1/2t onion powder
1/2t garlic powder
1/4 pepper
2-2&1/2T Tabasco chipolte sauce
Bread crumbs & parmesan cheese.
400 degree oven.

Mix all together but crumb and cheese. Dredge fish in mayo mix. Place in greased pan. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.  Cook 10-11 minutes.  Then broil for 2-3. Enjoy!! Very good! Will definitely make again. Chris wished there was more to take for lunch tomorrow! !!

Yummy appetizers and pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes!!!

Today I am just including a bunch of random recipes I have made over the last two days! Yesterday I went to visit my friend Sara and her new puppy and decided I wanted to make some appetizers and sangria for us to enjoy!! Yesterday was such a perfect day for sangria, snacks and sitting outside!  Here is what I did, lets start with the sangria!!

Strawberry Wine Sangria

1 bottle of strawberry wine ( I was lucky to have my dads)
Triple Sec (i dunno how much i put it but probably like 1/2c or 1c)
Sprite to give it fizz
Oranges, lemons, limes!
I also topped it off with some Cabernet. I did this in each glass though and man was it yummy!

Cheesy Bacon Tater Bites

Thick sliced bacon
Sharp Cheddar Cheese (cut into 1/4 pieces)
Tater Tots
Brown Sugar

So all you do is take a tater tot and piece of cheese and roll it up in the bacon.  Make sure you wrap it pretty good or it will fall apart. Then you roll them in brown sugar. Cook in oven on 400 for 20 minutes. Flip them half way through. Ohhhh man these are heaven!





















Okay so I also made this white cheese dip. I didn't take a picture of it because it just wasn't appealing.  It separated and was not gooie enough for me, but still very good!

2-8oz packages of cream cheese softened
Shredded Parmesan Cheese (1-2cups)
Shredded Moteray Jack Cheese (1-2cups)
1/2c mayo
1/2c diced onion

Just mix it all together and spread it in a dish and cook at 400 for 20-30 minutes or until browned slightly around the corners.  Again it was tasty, but just weird looking!

Okay so for today I was on a roll! I got up and was able to get my spare room unpacked finally and ready to move the treadmill! Yaaaaa!!! Then I decided to make pumpkin cheese cake cupcakes, fried cauliflower, and was even able to get two evaluations complete!!! Woot Woot! Feel accomplished today.  I will not be sharing my dinner recipe though because I am cheating! I bought a pre-made meatloaf that was marked down for Chris since he LOVES meatloaf (me not so much).

Parmesan Breaded Cauliflower

Cauliflower
1/2c seasoned bread crumbs, (I think panko would be lots better but didnt' have any)
1/2c Parmesan Cheese
1 egg
Flour
Oil

Pretty easy to do. Just dip your cauliflower in the flour, dredge it in the egg mix, then dip in the bread crumb/cheese mix.  Fry in oil.  It only takes like 2 minutes and walllla!!! This may be my new favorite thing, but I had frying stuff, so will only be doing this occasionally!!

Okay now the wonderful Pumpkin recipe!! I am going to try and do something with pumpkin every Monday!!! I have been wanting to do this cheesecake recipe so I had at it today!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes

1c flour
1t pumpkin pie spice
1t baking powder
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2t baking soda
1/4t nutmeg
1/4t salt
1c pumpkin puree
1/2c sugar
1/3c brown sugar, packed
1/2c vegetable oil
2 large eggs

Mix the first seven ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.  In another bowl mix the remainder and beat on low until combined.

In another bowl make your cheese cake filling and set aside
4oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/3c sugar
1/2t pumpkin pie spice

Add your dry ingredients to the pumpkin mix and stir just until blended. Place a small amount of filling in the cupcake foil. Add some of the cream cheese mix, then top it with more filling. Repeat! It calls for a frosting, but I did not make one! They are good how they are.  Bake 350 15-18 minutes! Enjoy!!

Beef stew

What a perfect day for beef stew!!! I love my crockpot especially on Tuesdays when I dont get home until 8pm! There are sooo many beef stew recipes but I found one a long time ago that used bbq sauce and just kinda go with my own version now. Man it is delicious!  You can add whatever veggies you want!! Here is what I do.

Beef stew

Beef of ur choice
3c beef broth
Minced garlic
Carrots
Potatos
Celery
Mushrooms
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
Salt
Pepper
BBQ sauce (few tablespoons)
Water/cornstartch to add when done.

Put on low for 8-10 hours wahlaaa! Add the corn startch and water at the end. Make sure u mix the cornstarch with cold water then pour it in. We like ours with mash tators too on the bottom!! Yummy and also a nice cold glass of meeeak! (Milk)!!

Caesar Chicken Thighs

What a busy busy day today! Where did time go! Left the house at 9:45am, got home at 3pm, and now just sitting down to relax/work at 7:15pm! I was given a gift card for bed, bath, and beyond, that is what happened to my day!! You can spend FOREVER in that store! There are so many little and big things we still need for the house so it was greatly appreciated! Made a few others stops along my way to browse around, and finally got my eye exam.  By the time I got home and unpacked all my goodies time to cook dinner!! My mom makes a homemade Caesar dressing that I just love, and she made it over the weekend during our lovely visit. I did not make the home-made dressing today, but I will defiantly share the recipe at a later time when I actually make it.  We all know that I love chicken thighs! So why not do Caesar chicken thighs!! Really, if you have never made chicken thighs or are hesitant to make them, DO IT! They are soo cheap and delicious! I always buy bone-in, skin-in ones. Here is what I did:

Caesar Chicken Thighs

4 chicken thighs
1/4c flour
1/4t garlic powder
1/2t Italian Seasoning
home-made or store bought Caesar dressing
Parmesan Cheese

All you have to do is pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees and spray a baking dish. Mix your flour, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. In a separate bowl pour in your dressing. Dip in the flour mix, then coat with dressing. Dredge it in the dressing so everything is coated. Place in baking dish and top with lots of Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30-40 minutes. I did 40 because mine where some what large. This was veryyyyyy yummmy! Nice and creamy and cooked to perfection! I of course had my roasted Brussel sprouts, broccoli, and mushrooms on the side, with a little bit of rice (that's more for Chris). Enjoy!!

Pumpkin cupcakes

Okay so I plan to get back into my blog now that we have finally moved into the new house and my life is becoming more organized. I was not going to blog about this because I didnt take any pictures but when I found myself sneaking in the fridge for seconds I just had too! The picture does not include the necessary topping, cool whip!! I do that as I eat them!! I am including the link for the recipe because this medicine I just took for my sinus infection makes me sleepy!!  I followed the recipe exactly as is, except I made my own pumpkin pie spice (1t cinnamon,  1/2t both allspice and ginger, 1/4t nutmeg).  OMG these are so moist and perfection.  Especially if your not a huge fan of pie crust. These are easy and definitely a repeat recipe this fall. Enjoy and look for more to come!! Slowly getting back in action!!

Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes. Whipped Cream on top with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Oh. My. Goodness. - http://pinterest.com/pin/345932815101520860/?utm_source=android_share

Red cabbage quinoa wraps

Ive beem wanting to make this recipe for a while and finally found the time to do it!  It was a perfect little lunch for me. Very good may I add too!!

Red cabbage quinoa wraps

Cool your quinoa as directed on bag/box.
Bring a pot of water to boil and add red cabbage.  Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.  Take out and pull off cooked leafs. To have more leafs repeat this step until all leaves fall off easily.
Next saute minced shallots in olive oil.  Add to quinoa once it is done cooking. 
Sprinkle goat cheese on cabbage leaf. Add quinoa.  Sprinkle more goat cheese.  Drizzle with a mix of honey and balsamic vinegar.  **I didnt have balsamic vinegar and just did honey** wrap up and enjoy! !! Love it!!

Bacon breaded perch sammies

This is a simple recipe but wanted to share because it was sooo yummy, and if you have not had these crackers you must try!! All I did was dip the fish im egg/milk mix them dip in 1t oregano,  1t garlic salt, and crushed up BACON flavored ritz crackers!!! These crackers are great alone or with cheddar cheese, and now great for breading!!! I made a mix of oregano, mayo, and garlic powder for my sauce add lettuce and wrap it up!!! Yummmmm. I plan to do some experimenting with recipes this weekend since I will finally be home so stay tune!!!

Grilled watermelon and Bacon Brussel sprout salad

Over the holiday weekend appetizers and/or side dishes were the topic if discussion.  Its always so hard to decide what to make with your chicken, burgers, etc. Sooo the two we tried were sooooo yummy!! And if you love brussel sprouts like me yoy will love this!!!

Bacon Brussel Sprout Salad

Bacon cooked and crumbled
Brussel sprouts,  shredded with the cheese grater or food processor
Almonds chopped finely
Parmesan cheese
1/2 orange juiced
1/2 lemon juiced
1/4c olive oil

Use as much bacon,  sprouts, almonds, and cheese as desired. In bowl add juices. Whisk in olive oil til cloudy.  Set aside. When ready to serve toss all items together! ! Yummmmmmm-O

Grilled watermelon
***I stole this idea from The Wine Guy Bar and Bistro***
Cut rinds off watermelon.  Make thick chunks. Spread a thin layer of olive oil on both sides. In pot heat 1/4-1/2c balsamic vinegar until reduced by half set aside. Grill 2 minutes a side until grill marks are present. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and top with goat cheese,  and mint if desired. Yummmy

Wicked Tuna

Vacation has been great so far!! Cedar point, shopping til I drop, west side market, and Little italy!! It was my first time at the west side market and man we stocked up on some veggies!! Mom wanted to buy a tuna filet since all my dad watches is the show Wicked Tuna....well...it was 21.95 a pound!!! We had the guy slice it in half and man it was worth it! I found a recipe on pinterest and this is what you get!! Man Im in love with this recipe. ..wish the tuna was not expensive!!

Wicked Tuna

The sauce
Melt 1 stick of butter in kettle. Add 1/2t minced capers, 1/2t salt, 1/2t pepper, 1/2 lemon juiced.
The tuna
Sprinkle salt and pepper on a plate and press your tuna on all sides into it. Grill/sear tuna 1 minute a side.
Zucchini
Slice it in half and spread olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill.
Pour sauce over zucchini, place tuna on top and drizzle more sauce. Enjoy!!! VERY Good!!

Peanut Butter and Banana Recipes!!! And cute little Chicken Biscuit Alfredo Pizza!

I have been waiting to make these pancakes all week!! My bananas were perfect and ready to go! These were soooooooo good!! They were not too peanut buttery either they were just perfect!!! Here's what to do to enjoy!!

Peanut-Butter Cup Banana Pancakes

1-1/2c flour

1-1/4t baking powder

1t brown sugar

1/4t salt

1 ripe banana

1/4c peanut butter

1-1/2c milk

1/4t vanilla

1/2c chopped peanut butter cups

First smash your banana. Add the peanut butter and mix up. Add in baking powder, brown sugar, salt and vanilla.  Mix in the flour and milk. Fold in the peanut butter cup. 

So I never posted this recipe but man these are yummy.  I do not have a picture because everyone ate them too fast!! They are a great appetizer to make and soo easy.  I made a bunch of them and froze some as well for the next time I had friends over!! Big hit!! 

Sausage Balls

2cups Bisquick mix

1lb sausage

1 pkg cream cheese softened

1c or more of shredded cheddar cheese

Mix it all up and roll into balls. Freeze them if you would like. Bake 400 for 20 minutes. Keep your eye on the baking time you may want to turn the balls/roll them over half way through. They are bite sizes yummies!!

To stick with the banana theme today, I wanted to use the rest of my very ripe bananas so what better then banana bread with a kick!! How about Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread!! SURE!!! Here is the recipe, I did not realize this recipe is for two loafs, so now I have two loafs, and will be taking one to work on Tuesday for sure!!  Adjust accordingly for one loaf

Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread
3 cups flour divided
2t baking soad
1/2t salt
1t cinnamon
4 very ripe bananas
1/2c peanut butter
1c sour cream
2 eggs
1/4c oil
1c packed light brown sugar
1t vanilla
1/2c bite sized peanut butter cups

Preheat oven 350 and spray your bread pans.

In large bowl mixed 2-3/4c flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl beat together bananas, peanut butter, sour cream, eggs, oil, brown sugar, vanilla until well blended. Spoon the flour mix in slowly and beat on low just until blended.  Fold in the peanut butter cups.  Bake 50-55 minutes until tooth pick comes out clean!! ENJOY

Chicken Alfredo Biscuit Pizza
Okay now for dinner!! I am on a roll today!!! Anxious because we put another offer in on a house and trying not to be excited until we hear about it tomorrow! So dinner I just seasoned some chicken breast with garlic salt and Italian seasoning and grilled it.  I then sliced it up and took a tube of biscuits and smashed four together. Then I spread it out like a mini pizza and put Alfredo sauce, spinach, chicken, and cheese. Then bake away!! Hoooowwww cute :)

GOALLL! USA USA!

Tortellini & Kielbasa

Sooo I have made chicken and fish alot lately so today changed it up!!  I am always looking for a new way to make kielbasa and came across this on pinterest.  Man this was sooooo yummy!! A must try for sure!!! In the words of Christopher "deliciousness!" Its very easy and quick too!

Tortellini & Kielbasa

1 pkg Kielbasa
1 pkg tortellini
1 small onion chopped
3T Olive oil
1c chicken broth
1can dices tomatoes
3T cream cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Shredded cheese to your liking

Heat oil in pan. Add onion.  Cook til soft. Add kielbasa.  Cook til brown. Add broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Turn to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Take off heat add cream cheese and shredded cheese.  Cover, let sit five minutes. Top with green onion.  Enjoy!!!! (Realllly must try)

Super quick and easy

Hit the gym today and no ac!!! OMG I
I sweat wayyyyy lots, but it was nice to walk to my car in the rain!! Today was a fish night. What I made was veryyyy quick and easy. I seasoned it with garlic salt, garlic powder, pepper. I then drizzled olive oil and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. I added alil mozzarella and swiss (just alil). THEN I used my left over dressing from Mondays radish salad and poured it over. Ohhh my was this awesome. I cooked it in a foil pack on the grill. It was garlicly and citus and yummmmm!

100th Post!!! Marinaded grilled chicken, radish salad, and new way for corn on the cobb

Mannnnn it was hot today!! Of course he have no AC in this house, but thankfully a friend last year gave us a window unit for our bedroom so at least we have that at night! I cannot wait to move!! I did not realize until just now that this is my 100th blog post!! That just seems crazy to me!! 100 great recipes that is for sure!!! Today since it was hot and muggy I of course planned to use the grill.  I did a marinade, and then tried out a radish salad recipe that caught my eye because it was pretty colors!

Chicken Marinade

You can do all of this in a 2c measuring cup.

1/2c olive oil
1t salt
1/2t pepper
1/2t paprika
1/2t cumin
1/4t cayenne pepper
2-3 garlic cloves minced
3 T onion chopped
1/2c fresh parsley or 1 to 2t dried
1-1/2cups of beer (12 oz can)


Mix the ingredients in order in the measuring cup mixing up every so often. Slowly add the beer, because it will foam some. Pour over chicken and marinade. It was a simple and tasty recipe.

So with my grilled chicken I made some red skin potatoes. I also bought corn on the Cobb, and saw this recipe on pinterst for a different way to cook the corn. All you do is fill your pot with water then add 1cup of milk and a stick of salted butter. I don't know if that made much of a difference, but the corn was sooooo good!!!

Okay so prior to dinner I wanted to try this radish recipe I saw online. I am not a huge fan of radish just by themselves but this looked yummy and healthy! Okay so here it is.

Radish Salad

Radishes
1/4c cilantro minced
1/2c red onion diced
3T fresh lime juice
1T olive oil
2T orange juice
1t sugar
salt and pepper

Okay so first I shredded up my radishes. I used the big hole end of the cheese grater thingy. haha. You can pry slice them however you want but this was PERFECT! I then chopped my onion and minced my cilantro. Put this in a bowl and set aside. In another bowl whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, orange juice, and sugar together until sugar is dissolved. Then you pour the juice on the radishes and mix up. I did not use the whole pound of radishes the recipe called for so I did not add all the juice to it, just enough for it to be coated. I saved the rest incase I wanted to make more later. You need to refridgerate for at least an hour. Then enjoy. I was surprised how yummy this was!!!  Be daring try it out!!! Radishes are on sale!!

Yummy Grilled Pork and Oreo Rice Crispy Treats!

I have not shared a blog for a while because we have been grilling out a lot lately. We have no air conditioning in the house so I try and use the grill as much as possible. Also we have been trying to save money to put down when we find the dream house. Today I did use the grill but tried a new recipe not an old one. I had a pork roast that I just sliced up and wanted something stir fry-ish.  THe ingredients to this were interesting to me but man this turned out amazing!!!

Grilled Stir-fry Pork

Pork --sliced
1small onion chopped
1/4c brown sugar
1/4c water
3T soy sauce
2T creamy peanut butter
4-1/2t canola oil
2-3 garlic cloves minced
1/4t ginger

Mix all the ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 10-12 minutes until thickened. Reserve 1/2 c mixxure for sauce. Cook your pork on the grill and baste with remaining sauce. OHHHhhh my soo good. I made stir fry noodles and stir fried some veggies to add as well. You can add more of the sauce after cooking. Enjoy!

I also made a sweet treat today! Chris loves oreo's so they were on sale and I bought them. I bought the regular kind of Oreo and birthday cake stuffed oreos. So for this recipe I used both.

20 Oreo cookies chopped--you want them all different sizes
3T butter
5c mini marshmallows
6c rice crispy cereal

Okay so all you do is mix the chopped Oreo and rice crispy. Melt your butter and marshmallows together and pour in rice crispy/Oreo mix. Spray a spatula with cooking spray and mix up. Press in 9x13 pan and cool completely. You can drizzle with white chocolate if you want. Sooo good!

Chocolate-banana oat pancakes & Grilled BBQ Kielbasa

Last night I prepped for breakfast. I went through all my "likes" on pinterest and discovered a pancake one I wanted to try and man it was soooo yummmo!!

Chocolate-banana oatmeal pancake

1 ripe banana mashed
1t baking powder
1 egg
Pinch salt
1/2t vanilla
1T butter softened
1T oil
3T milk
1/2c quick oats
1/4c flour
3T chocolate chips

Mash the bananas with baking powder. Add rest and mix just until combined. Fold in chips. Perfect way to start the morning, especially since I was supposed to testify in court! Who doesn't love chocolate and banana!!

Turns out I did not have to testify! But I was planning for an easy cooking day since we had training at the gym today til 8! Soo I decided on grilled kielbasa..which I absolutely love. Well wanted to spice it up just a bit and OMG sooooooooooo goood. I cant express how much I love this recipe.  AND its easy.

BBQ Grilled Kielbasa

1/3c BBQ sauce
1/4c brown sugar
3T cider vinegar
Mix up and coat kielbasa.  Grill away!!

Flounder

This week seems like forever! Tonight got home later then normal so wanted quick. I had saved some flounder recipes and tried one out. Very yummy and easy.

Baked Parmesan flounder

1/2c bread crumbs
1/2c parmesan cheese
Mix together

1/2c mayo
1t worscheshire sauce
Mix together. Dip fish in mix then in crumb mix. Bake 375 20 minutes. Enjoy!!

Cinnamon Roll waffles

Last night the girls said something about cinnamon roll waffles. Well didnt have any cinnamon rolls so decided to whip up my own recipe.  They were soooo yummy!!!

Cinnamon Roll Waffles

Batter
1-3/4c flour
2T sugar
1t baking powder
1/2t baking soda
1/4t salt
2 eggs
2c milk
1/4c oil
1t vanilla

Cinnamon topping
1/2c butter melted
3/4c brown sugar
1T cinnamon
Once the waffle is cooked spread this on top the the cream cheese part

Cream cheese topping
4T butter
2 oz cream cheese
Softened
3/4c powdered sugar
1t vanilla
1t milk

Soooo good!!! Ava is eating on for dinner hahaha! Kid approved!! We also tried the bacon wrapped in pancake batter. This was eh ok.

Carmel Grapples

Friday!!!! Yesss busy three days of work!! I felt like I worked five days thats how busy I was!! We went to pick up chris' daughter and friend then headed to the parentals!! Since there anniversary was this week, i made a sweet treat and everyone loved it!! I am calling them carmel grapples because everyone said it taste like a carmel apple. Heres how to make em.

Carmel Grapple

Grapes
Vanilla candy coating
Any kind of nuts chopped

Cook your coating as directed on pkg. Poke tooth pick in grape. Dip in candy coating then nut mix.

Grilled Talapia

OHHHH my! What a day!! So busy at work then just continued rigjt to the gym!! Also finally got my call for a down payment assistance program!!! Cant believe I am really going to buy a house!!! Im sooo excited. Also today had to prepare for this weekend heading to moms with buddy, chris, his daughter and her friend! Ahhhh!! Its okay relaxation will be all weekend in paradise (aka-mom&dadd house)!! So needed a real quick recipe today and of course I had no idea what to do with talapia.  Erin and I brainstormed but nothing. So foumd one rather quickly when I got home and ot was only 6 minutes one the grill!!! Chris' comment to me was " I could eat this everyday. " wahhhhooo!!!!

Grilled talapia

3/4c mayo
1t steak sauce
2T parmesan cheese
1t lime juice.
Mix up. Spread on both sides of fish and grill 3 minutes a side!!! Yummyyy with my roasted veggies!!

Burrito casserole

Today I wanted to make ground turkey so found a new recipe on pinterest.  It is a burrito casserole. 

Burrito Casserole

1lb ground turkey
1 medium onion diced
1 can refried beans
1 pkg taco seasoning
1can cream of mushroom
1/2c sour cream
Shredded cheese
Tortilas

Brown turkey with onion. Drain. Add beans and taco seasoning. Mix up. In separate bowl mix soup and sour cream.  spread half soup mix on casserole dish. Tear up tortillas til u cover the soup mix. Spoon meat mixture over. This part is tricky because its clumpy but if you spoon small lumps youll be fine. Top with cheese and repeat layer. Bake 350 20-30 minutes!

So warning, picture is not that pretty but man this is sooooo good!!! Definitely a keeper!!!

Lemon Dill Pasta Salad and Raspberry Coconut Cream Pie!! YUMMM

I'm back in action!!! We went to Rock on the Range for the past three days so all we have done was sleep, wake up, and go to the concert all day!! It was a great time, but man am I thankful I have Monday's off and took Tuesday off! Had to get all my grocery shopping and cleaning done today! For dinner since I was running around all day, I decided to go with something easy. I bought bacon cheddar bratwursts. They were yummy! To go with them I decided to take a stab at a new pasta salad. I found a dressing recipe that I wanted to make so I just went with it!

Lemon Dill Pasta Salad

1/2c mayo
1 heaping T sour cream
Fresh chopped Dill, however much you want
1/4c lemon juice (i put alilttle bit less then 1/4c)
1/2t salt
I also added a shake of garlic salt and a shake of onion powder and wallo!! Whisk it together. I then sliced up cucumbers, peas, and green onion. I mixed it all up and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. I probably would have added more veggies, but we know Chris is not a huge fan or veggies so this is what he would eat! It was VERYYYY good! Looking forward to eating this the rest of the week!!

I also was browsing through my Simple & Delicious magazines today and found this recipe for coconut cream pie with raspberries!! OMG sold! I have been wanting this pie forever so I decided to make it for myself, well a baby one at least since, yup you guessed it, Chrissy does not like coconut!!! Soo here is how you make it and it was sooo quick and easy!!!

Raspberry Coconut Cream Pie

(This is the full recipe)
Graham Cracker crust (I made my own or buy your own.)
1/2c white chocolate chips melted
2pk vanilla pudding
1/2c coconut
2c milk
2c whipped topping

Spread the melted chips on top of the graham cracker crust.
In bowl whisk the milk and pudding. Add coconut
Fold in Whipped topping
Spread half the mixture on the crust. Add Raspberries.
Top with rest of topping and enjoy!!!!!!