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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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! !!

Monday, September 29, 2014

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!!




Tuesday, September 23, 2014

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)!!

Monday, September 22, 2014

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!!



Monday, September 15, 2014

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