Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Nutella Creamcheese Pumpkin Muffins..
Well here they are viola! They weren't too hard to make and are SO moist and delicious.
I highly recommend them!!! Absolutely Scrumptious and super Fall Festive:)
I highly recommend them!!! Absolutely Scrumptious and super Fall Festive:)
Baked honey-Dijon chicken tenders
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
pinch cayenne pepper
3 Tbs butter, melted
heaping 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 Tbs honey
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into vertical strips
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lay a baking rack over a baking sheet and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a pie plate, combine the panko, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne. In another pie plate, or a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the butter, mustard, and honey. Working one chicken strip at a time, dip the chicken first into the mustard mixture, then the panko. Turn and pat the breadcrumbs on all sides to be sure each piece of chicken is fully coated.
Carefully arrange the chicken tenders on the baking sheet, and cook 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden-brown and the chicken is cooked through. Serve with your preferred dipping sauce (honey mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, ranch..).
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
pinch cayenne pepper
3 Tbs butter, melted
heaping 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 Tbs honey
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into vertical strips
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lay a baking rack over a baking sheet and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a pie plate, combine the panko, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne. In another pie plate, or a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the butter, mustard, and honey. Working one chicken strip at a time, dip the chicken first into the mustard mixture, then the panko. Turn and pat the breadcrumbs on all sides to be sure each piece of chicken is fully coated.
Carefully arrange the chicken tenders on the baking sheet, and cook 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden-brown and the chicken is cooked through. Serve with your preferred dipping sauce (honey mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, ranch..).
Nutella Cheesecake Pumpkin Muffins
I am making these tonight. Let you know how the are:)
Muffin
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
3 cups flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
Cheesecake Filling
1 8oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Nutella
1 egg
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat eggs slightly. Add in sugar, pumpkin and oil and beat thoroughly. Add in remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, Nutella and egg until smooth.
Place paper liners in a muffin tin. Place about 2 tablespoons of pumpkin batter into liner, then 1 tablespoon of Nutella batter, then top with 2 more tablespoons of pumpkin batter. Bake for 18-22 minutes. These are best served completely cooled. Makes 20 muffins.
Muffin
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
3 cups flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
Cheesecake Filling
1 8oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Nutella
1 egg
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat eggs slightly. Add in sugar, pumpkin and oil and beat thoroughly. Add in remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, Nutella and egg until smooth.
Place paper liners in a muffin tin. Place about 2 tablespoons of pumpkin batter into liner, then 1 tablespoon of Nutella batter, then top with 2 more tablespoons of pumpkin batter. Bake for 18-22 minutes. These are best served completely cooled. Makes 20 muffins.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Fall Craft #1
Scarecrow coffee man= SUPER CUTE!
This adorable scarecrow made from a coffee can is the perfect decoration for your fall party table!
Fall is full of fun for the kids. Try out more of our fall crafts, as well as some of our great fall recipes and printable activities.
What you'll need:
Coffee can
2 sheets tan felt
Small scrap of orange felt
2 large mismatched buttons
18" twine
Scissors
White craft glue
Instant grab glue
Raffia
Small straw hat
2 silk flowers
How to make it:
Put lid on coffee can. Cover coffee can with tan felt using white craft glue. (See photo.)
Place coffee can on its side and use instant grab glue to pipe on the mouth. Cut twine to fit on the glue smile and press in place. Cut remaining twine into one inch pieces. Use instant grab glue to attach to the smile in a stitch type fashion. (See photo.)
To make the nose, cut a triangle from orange felt and use instant grab glue to attach it just above the smile.
Use instant grab glue to attach two buttons for eyes.
Stand coffee can up and pipe a generous amount of white craft glue onto the coffee can lid. Cut raffia into 18" lengths and place on top of lid, covering the lid (be sure the raffia lines up properly with the facial features!). Let dry. (See photo.)
Glue the hat onto the raffia hair.
Glue two silk flowers to the hat. (See photo.)
Tips:
Many coffee companies are moving using plastic containers. You can still use these plastic containers to create this craft, or scale down the size and use a vegetable can instead.
This adorable scarecrow made from a coffee can is the perfect decoration for your fall party table!
Fall is full of fun for the kids. Try out more of our fall crafts, as well as some of our great fall recipes and printable activities.
What you'll need:
Coffee can
2 sheets tan felt
Small scrap of orange felt
2 large mismatched buttons
18" twine
Scissors
White craft glue
Instant grab glue
Raffia
Small straw hat
2 silk flowers
How to make it:
Put lid on coffee can. Cover coffee can with tan felt using white craft glue. (See photo.)
Place coffee can on its side and use instant grab glue to pipe on the mouth. Cut twine to fit on the glue smile and press in place. Cut remaining twine into one inch pieces. Use instant grab glue to attach to the smile in a stitch type fashion. (See photo.)
To make the nose, cut a triangle from orange felt and use instant grab glue to attach it just above the smile.
Use instant grab glue to attach two buttons for eyes.
Stand coffee can up and pipe a generous amount of white craft glue onto the coffee can lid. Cut raffia into 18" lengths and place on top of lid, covering the lid (be sure the raffia lines up properly with the facial features!). Let dry. (See photo.)
Glue the hat onto the raffia hair.
Glue two silk flowers to the hat. (See photo.)
Tips:
Many coffee companies are moving using plastic containers. You can still use these plastic containers to create this craft, or scale down the size and use a vegetable can instead.
GARLIC anyone!?
This recipe is to die for and very easy. I'm a garlic lover so I LOVE making this. Enjoy and make sure you have a toothbrush handy for after..wink wink!
what you need
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
20 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup KRAFT Light Classic Caesar Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
make it
HEAT large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 4 min., turning chicken after 2 min.
STIR in broth and dressing; cover skillet with lid. Cook chicken 3 to 5 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
SPRINKLE with Parmesan; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 1 min.
kraft kitchens tipsSERVING SUGGESTIONServe with roasted vegetables and whole grain rolls.PURCHASING AND STORING GARLICLook for heads of garlic that are both large and plump with dry skins. Store in a cool dark place, such as on a pantry shelf, for up to 8 weeks.
what you need
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
20 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup KRAFT Light Classic Caesar Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
make it
HEAT large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 4 min., turning chicken after 2 min.
STIR in broth and dressing; cover skillet with lid. Cook chicken 3 to 5 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
SPRINKLE with Parmesan; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 1 min.
kraft kitchens tipsSERVING SUGGESTIONServe with roasted vegetables and whole grain rolls.PURCHASING AND STORING GARLICLook for heads of garlic that are both large and plump with dry skins. Store in a cool dark place, such as on a pantry shelf, for up to 8 weeks.
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Pepperoni Pizza Bread
Found this on Mommys Kitchen.net and it looks and sounds delicious! Had to share:)
1 - 1 lb loaf Rhodes Frozen Bread Dough, thawed
25 - 30 pepperoni slices
1 - tablespoon olive oil
1 - 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, your preference
Parmesan cheese, garnish
pizza sauce for dipping (jarred or homemade)
Spray the counter with non stick spray. Roll thawed bread dough into a rectangle (about 10 x 16). Brush dough with olive oil. Arrange pepperonis and mozzarella cheese over the dough.
Roll up dough like a jelly roll and pinch seam to seal; place, seam side down, onto a baking sheet that has been sprayed with non stick spray.
Brush the top with a bit more olive oil and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese. Cover dough with plastic wrap that has also been sprayed with non stick spray. Let dough rest for about 45 minutes in a warm place.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 - 40 minutes, or until golden brown and the bread is cooked through. Let cool a bit and slice. Dip bread slices into prepared pizza sauce.
1 - 1 lb loaf Rhodes Frozen Bread Dough, thawed
25 - 30 pepperoni slices
1 - tablespoon olive oil
1 - 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, your preference
Parmesan cheese, garnish
pizza sauce for dipping (jarred or homemade)
Spray the counter with non stick spray. Roll thawed bread dough into a rectangle (about 10 x 16). Brush dough with olive oil. Arrange pepperonis and mozzarella cheese over the dough.
Roll up dough like a jelly roll and pinch seam to seal; place, seam side down, onto a baking sheet that has been sprayed with non stick spray.
Brush the top with a bit more olive oil and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese. Cover dough with plastic wrap that has also been sprayed with non stick spray. Let dough rest for about 45 minutes in a warm place.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 - 40 minutes, or until golden brown and the bread is cooked through. Let cool a bit and slice. Dip bread slices into prepared pizza sauce.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Peach Sangria
Found this great recipe from Lauren Conrads page. VERY yummy!
1 bottle of white wine of your choice
1 cup peach schnapps
½ cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
2 nectarines, sliced
1 cup green or red grapes, whole or sliced
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir before serving. Enjoy!
For a virgin version of this recipe, swap out the schnapps and white wine for Sprite or sparkling water!
1 bottle of white wine of your choice
1 cup peach schnapps
½ cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
2 nectarines, sliced
1 cup green or red grapes, whole or sliced
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir before serving. Enjoy!
For a virgin version of this recipe, swap out the schnapps and white wine for Sprite or sparkling water!
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I purchase mine through Amazon but if you search I'm sure you will find it anywhere. Happy tanning!
Amazing Ziti
This recipe is delicious and easy which this gal loves:)
Add in a glass of Merlot and your good to go!
Mama's Amazing Ziti
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
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Ingredients
1 pound95%-lean ground beef
2 cupsshredded carrot
2 10 3/4-ounce cansreduced-fat and reduced-sodium condensed tomato soup
2 1/2 cupswater
8 ouncesdried cut ziti pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoonssnipped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoononion powder
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1 cupshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cupshredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
Directions
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, cook ground beef and shredded carrot over medium heat until meat is brown. Drain off fat. Stir tomato soup, the water, uncooked ziti, dried basil (if using), onion powder, and garlic powder into meat mixture in Dutch oven.
Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook about 25 minutes or until ziti is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in fresh basil (if using) and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese.
Add in a glass of Merlot and your good to go!
Mama's Amazing Ziti
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Views Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
1 pound95%-lean ground beef
2 cupsshredded carrot
2 10 3/4-ounce cansreduced-fat and reduced-sodium condensed tomato soup
2 1/2 cupswater
8 ouncesdried cut ziti pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoonssnipped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoononion powder
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1 cupshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cupshredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
Directions
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, cook ground beef and shredded carrot over medium heat until meat is brown. Drain off fat. Stir tomato soup, the water, uncooked ziti, dried basil (if using), onion powder, and garlic powder into meat mixture in Dutch oven.
Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook about 25 minutes or until ziti is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in fresh basil (if using) and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese.
Mini pumpkin candles
These cute home made pumpkin candles are fabulous and easy!
Just carve out the "gunk" and wash inside then waa la...
Just carve out the "gunk" and wash inside then waa la...
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