tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86378092714867365152024-03-14T03:03:15.237-05:00Eazy MealzEazy Mealz for Buzy MomzTori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-69868027899220444822013-10-06T13:51:00.002-05:002013-10-06T13:52:12.282-05:00Easy Chicken TacosIngredients:<br />
1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pgk</span>. frozen corn<br />
1 can black beans, drained<br />
2-3 frozen chicken breasts<br />
1 jar salsa<br />
cumin<br />
chili powder<br />
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Directions:<br />
-Place corn in bottom of crock pot, then beans, and chicken<br />
-Sprinkle chicken with cumin and chili powder<br />
-Add salsa<br />
-Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, or until chicken is done and shreds easily<br />
-Remove chicken from crock pot, shred, return to crock pot and mix well with other ingredients<br />
-Serve on tortillas
Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-20744073751855963612012-05-01T12:33:00.002-05:002012-05-01T12:33:39.712-05:00Campfire Chicken Dinner<div dir="ltr" id="internal-source-marker_0.5336061940889597" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Chicken halves </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Baby Red potatoes </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Red onions </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Baby carrots </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Corn on the Cob </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tomatoes </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Salt and Pepper </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Spices of your choice </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You will need large pieces of the Heavy Duty Aluminum foil for this recipe. You will need 1 piece for each person eating. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Salt,
pepper and spice the pieces of foil. Place a chicken half MEATY SIDE
down in the spices. Arrange potatoes, carrots, and corn on the cob
around the chicken. Cut onions and tomatoes into wedges or slices,
whichever you prefer and place on top. Close the aluminum foil well so
all juices will stay contained. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Either grill this or bake in a 325°F oven until all is tender. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The slower you cook this, the more tender and flavorful it will be.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-82263717032002831372012-01-17T21:46:00.003-06:002012-01-17T21:53:15.608-06:00Crunchy Bean SaladThis is the way the salad recipe was given to me, but I put stars by the things I don't include when I make it.<br /><br />3 celery stalks, diced<br />1 yellow pepper **<br />1 medium apple, diced<br />1 small red onion *<br />1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained<br />1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained *<br />3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar<br />1 tbsp olive oil<br />2 tsp Splenda (I used more like 2 tbsp)<br />1/2 tsp salt *<br />freshly ground pepper *<br />1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped *<br /><br />In large bowl combine celery, yellow pepper, onion, apple and beans. Toss with the vinegar, olive oil, Splenda, salt and pepper. Top with chopped cilantro.<br /><br />** I used a red pepper and a green pepper- not a yellow.Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-9704557134018258482011-09-03T22:01:00.002-05:002011-09-03T22:06:26.786-05:00Eazy Shoyu ChickenShoyu chicken is a super eazy, super yummy, family fave!!
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span>
<br /><ul><li>2-3 lbs. chicken drumsticks (about 10-12 pieces)
<br /></li><li>1 cup soy sauce</li><li>1-2 tbsp. minced garlic</li><li>1/2 cup ketchup</li><li>1/2 cup sugar (I use Splenda.)</li></ul>Put chicken legs in crockpot. Mix other ingredients together in a measuring cup. Pour evenly over chicken. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4-6 hours. Takes great with rice or on thin spaghetti noodles.
<br />Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-31015954580509110432011-09-02T13:33:00.003-05:002011-09-02T13:42:37.234-05:00Slow Cooker Lasagna (Weight Watchers)I found this recipe in a <a href="http://weightwatchers.com/">Weight Watchers</a> booklet I was looking at. And surprisingly IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!
<br /><ul><li>1 lb. uncooked lean ground beef (7% fat)</li><li>1 small chopped onion</li><li>1 clove garlic, minced</li><li>28 oz. canned crushed tomatoes</li><li>15 oz. canned tomato sauce</li><li>1 tsp salt</li><li>1 tsp dried oregano</li><li>1/2 tsp dried basil</li><li>1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
<br /></li><li> 1 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese</li><li> 1 1/2 cup(s) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeses, divided </li><li>6 item(s) dry lasagna noodles, no-cook
<br />1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, strong-flavored like Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano</li><li><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr></tr></tbody> </table> </li></ul><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody></tbody></table><span style="font-weight: bold;">Instructions </span><ul><li>Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes; simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
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<br /></li><li>Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together ricotta cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
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<br /></li><li>Spoon 1/3 of beef mixture into a 5-quart slow cooker. Break 3 lasagna sheets in half and arrange over beef mixture; top with half of ricotta mixture. Repeat with another layer and finish with remaining 1/3 of beef mixture.
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<br /></li><li>Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours. Remove cover; turn off heat and season to taste, if desired. <span style="font-style: italic;">(original recipe said 4 to 6--- that makes the noodles soggy.)</span>
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<br /></li><li>In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over beef mixture. Cover and set aside until cheese melts and lasagna firms up, about 10 minutes. Yields 1/6th of dish per serving. </li></ul>
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<br />Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-25939552701313007612011-08-28T22:16:00.003-05:002011-08-28T22:18:05.581-05:00"Sacred Heart Diet" SoupSo, I discovered this "diet" online called the "Sacred Heart Diet." I'm not suggesting you do the diet, but I made the soup and I think it is DELISH! And it's super low calorie-- like 75 calories per cup (or less...) So, I thought I would share the recipe. :)
<br />
<br /><dl><dd><ul><li>1 or 2 cans of stewed tomatoes</li><li>3 plus large green onions</li><li>1 large can of beef broth (no fat)</li><li>1 pkg. Lipton Soup mix (chicken noodle)</li><li>1 bunch of celery</li><li>2 cans green beans</li><li>2 lbs. Carrots</li><li>2 Green Peppers</li><li>
<br /></li></ul> </dd><dt>Season with salt, pepper curry, parsley, if desired, or bouillon, hot or Worcestershire sauce-- I don't add any of this. Cut veggies in small to medium pieces. Cover with water. Boil fast for 10 minutes. Reduce to simmer and continue to cook until veggies are tender.Enjoy!!</dt></dl>
<br />Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-20115716929424902202011-01-03T08:42:00.002-06:002011-01-03T08:47:59.572-06:00Venison quesadillasMy husband's co-worker brought us a ton of ground venison. I was a little nervous to eat deer. I'm not sure why-- it just seemed mean. haha Anyway, I got over it and finally browned some on the stove. When I tasted it was I was amazed at how GOOD it was!!! It reminded me of this little hole-in-the-wall Mexican cafe in a town I used to live in. So, I decided to make some quesadillas!! Obviously you can replace the venison with beef or chicken, or just leave out meat all together, but the venison tasted awesome.<br /><br />Warm you griddle or frying pan.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Ingredients</span><br />Tortillas<br />Avocados<br />Quesadilla cheese mix<br />Browned venison<br /><br />--Sprinkle cheese, add a few slices of avocado and a spoon full of venison. Close in half. Cook on griddle for 2 minutes, while one side becomes crisp and slightly browned. Then flip to other side and allow that side to brown and become crisp as well. ENJOY!!Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-16970217125593466652010-12-20T00:07:00.001-06:002010-12-20T00:07:52.121-06:00Recipe Sharing IdeaThis isn't a recipe post exactly, but just thought I'd give a few <span style="font-weight: bold;">cool ideas</span> for sharing recipes or maybe even a gift idea!! At Printrunner.com you can make all kinds of things. They do <a href="http://www.printrunner.com/flyer-Printing.aspx">flyer printing</a> and sticker printing. But what I thought might be a really neat, original Christmas gift idea was <span style="font-weight: bold;">a calendar with a recipe on each month</span>! You could totally utilize the <a href="http://www.printrunner.com/Calendar-Printing.aspx">calendar printing</a> available from Printrunner.com and make a calendar with a fave recipe on each month. I think that would be such a neat idea! You could include pictures of the final products... So cool!! <a href="http://www.printrunner.com/sticker-Printing.aspx">Sticker printing</a> could come in handy when sending out Christmas cards. You could put your<span style="font-weight: bold;"> favorite holiday recipe</span> on a sticker and share it so easily in your Christmas cards. The holidays are about sharing and what better way to show you care than by sharing something special to you. :)<span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:transparent;" ><br /></span>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-69665553696121525832010-12-07T09:16:00.003-06:002010-12-23T21:52:04.076-06:00Mini Crescent Rolls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3hy44E9w6SxrFaqoiaNtwOz9EK0prPb0eeVPIOpyPjTCG_nbOBmVlCfBUptaBEwwYpQrcBWuGc8lbjjmJtodepukzebtoTnNk-nM_DCJFmqstpUuAxRhEDHtJIJLhj1ogdDF1AKaKXE/s1600/100_1805.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3hy44E9w6SxrFaqoiaNtwOz9EK0prPb0eeVPIOpyPjTCG_nbOBmVlCfBUptaBEwwYpQrcBWuGc8lbjjmJtodepukzebtoTnNk-nM_DCJFmqstpUuAxRhEDHtJIJLhj1ogdDF1AKaKXE/s320/100_1805.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547959490128398178" border="0" /></a>This is my son's new favorite breakfast!!!<br /><br />Prep Time 15 min.<br />Total time 30 min.<br />Makes 48 snacks<br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br /><ul><li>2 cans (8 0z. each) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls</li><li>48 cocktail-sized smoked link sausages or hot dogs (from 16 oz package)</li></ul>DIRECTIONS<br /><ol><li>Heat oven to 375*. Unroll both cans of the dough; separate into 16 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles.</li><li>Place sausage on shortest side of each triangle. Roll up each, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling into opposite point; place point side down on 2 ungreased cookie sheets.</li><li>Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, switching position of cookie sheets halfway thru baking. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.<br /></li></ol>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-51647659766142270832010-12-07T08:59:00.002-06:002010-12-23T21:52:04.078-06:00Crescent Bacon-Cheddar Pinwheels<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibr8TsQVX5Ej1KQoIEmuyEER0E0LN6KGqAB7bFb3jti__cE4y-yHbqAbxapKqGWeIMbPaZLo0j8MDpJA6eI_UuhbgJWjhSF2rNnCF5OHpCdYPU-xNyRxwJFf-HeoQ6e4C3pB5i6LRxc8/s1600/100_1804.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibr8TsQVX5Ej1KQoIEmuyEER0E0LN6KGqAB7bFb3jti__cE4y-yHbqAbxapKqGWeIMbPaZLo0j8MDpJA6eI_UuhbgJWjhSF2rNnCF5OHpCdYPU-xNyRxwJFf-HeoQ6e4C3pB5i6LRxc8/s320/100_1804.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547955475276337666" border="0" /></a>I recently had the opportunity to host a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pillsbury Get-Together</span>. They supplied me the ingredients and recipes for me to share with a few friends. That was fun, but I wanted to share the recipes here on my recipe blog as well. They sent me four to use and this one was <span style="font-weight: bold;">my family's fave</span>.<br /><br />Prep time 15 min.<br />Total time 35 min.<br />Makes 16 appetizers<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">INGREDIENTS</span><br /><ul><li>1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz.) Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations seamless dough sheet</li><li>2 tablespoons ranch dressing</li><li>1/4 cup cooked real bacon pieces or 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled</li><li>1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz.)</li><li>1/4 cup chopped green onions (about 4 medium)</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">DIRECTIONS:</span><br /><ol><li>Heat oven to 350*</li><li>If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate into 2 long rectangles. Press each into 12x4-inch rectangles, firmly pressing perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut lengthwise into 2 long rectangles. Press each into 12x4-inch rectangle.</li><li>Spread dressing over each rectangle to edges. Sprinkle each with bacon, cheddar cheese and onions.</li><li>Starting with one short side, roll each rectangle to edges; press edge to seal. With serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 slices; place cut side down ungreased cookie sheet.</li><li>Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.<br /></li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">ENJOY!!!</span>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-9687369181838347992010-09-05T15:21:00.007-05:002010-09-05T15:26:56.588-05:00Avocado Mac n Cheese<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhflc3WnYrSyBYck9n3pEgxVriwRhUHUID5o-IIsCTz-9rVCG1-Rc1IzBCTGpwfKTBCfSOCfuYjGAdjrvBgCJrT5uxxcAs7yOToRUpqIG4tOV6uK1hKGfgd6MS9L_2DqlIHUCrfUsOzr4k/s1600/avocadomandc.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 377px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhflc3WnYrSyBYck9n3pEgxVriwRhUHUID5o-IIsCTz-9rVCG1-Rc1IzBCTGpwfKTBCfSOCfuYjGAdjrvBgCJrT5uxxcAs7yOToRUpqIG4tOV6uK1hKGfgd6MS9L_2DqlIHUCrfUsOzr4k/s400/avocadomandc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513528541811125426" border="0" /></a><br />I didn't think this sound very good from the name, but I WAS WRONG!! <span style="font-weight: bold;">It's a yummy, fun twist on regular mac n cheese. :)</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Avocado Mac n Cheese from </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://avocadosfrommexico.com/recipe-Avocado-Mac-and-Cheese.html">Avocados from Mexico</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">:</span><br /><br /><span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12-red">Ingredients:</span><br /> <span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12"> 8 ounces wagon wheel pasta</span><br /><br /><span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12"> 3/4 cup skim milk</span><br /><br /><span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12"> 1 fully ripened avocado from Mexico, halved pitted, peeled and diced</span><br /><br /><span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12"> 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas</span><br /><br /><span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12"> 3/4 cup diced sharp white cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)</span><br /><br /><span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12"> 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice</span><br /><br /><span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12"> 1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br /><br /><span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12"> </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="txt-recipes-tahoma12-red">Preparation:</span><br /> <span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12"> In large sauce pot, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat milk until hot; remove from heat, set aside. Reserve 1/2 cup of the avocado for later use. When pasta is almost cooked, in blender, combine remaining avocado, the peas, cheese and lemon juice; gradually add hot milk; blend until smooth. Drain pasta; return to sauce pot. Stir in cheese sauce; add remaining 1/2 cup diced avocado; toss gently. </span>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-80248200295884184982010-09-05T14:15:00.004-05:002010-09-05T15:28:39.076-05:00Avocado Quesadillas n' Dip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbcuhZ2OU7kUTvM86FO4vGDYai4XVMw2f7vHIOYU96Mt4hU0wzQW9jM2OUM5DH3dshyiPGyVJI7XJpbjGY9tgoV2VZh23oWQayEb_zwk8Ek84hE-736ZcIb-Yj0bnW_EdzPRxItRjo0Q/s1600/avocadoquesa.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbcuhZ2OU7kUTvM86FO4vGDYai4XVMw2f7vHIOYU96Mt4hU0wzQW9jM2OUM5DH3dshyiPGyVJI7XJpbjGY9tgoV2VZh23oWQayEb_zwk8Ek84hE-736ZcIb-Yj0bnW_EdzPRxItRjo0Q/s320/avocadoquesa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513529022229840114" border="0" /></a><br />I had the opportunity to try out 2 new recipes that are available on the website <a href="http://avocadosfrommexico.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Avocados from Mexico</span></a>. They sent me the recipes and 6 perfect avocados and by "perfect" I mean DELICIOUS!! <span style="font-weight: bold;">You MUST check out their <a href="http://avocadosfrommexico.com/">website</a></span> because they have so much info about avocados, great recipes and even a<a href="http://www.avocadodressup.com/"> coloring page for the kids</a>.<br /><br />The first recipe I tried was <span style="font-weight: bold;">Avocados Quesadillas n'Dip</span>.<br /><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="95%"><tbody><tr style="font-weight: bold;"><td class="titles-recipes" align="left"><span id="ctl00_cphContenido_lblNombreReceta"><br />Avocado Quesadillas n' Dip</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="txt-recipes-tahoma12" align="left"> <br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="titles-recipes" height="10"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" width="55%"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="95%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="left"> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="txt-recipes-tahoma12-red">Ingredients:</span><br /> <span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12"> 1 fully ripened avocado from Mexico, halved, pitted and peeled<br />1/3 cup prepared ranch salad dressing<br />4 (6-inch) flour tortillas, any flavor<br />1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese<br />1/4 cup corn kernels<br /> Raw veggies<br /><br /> <br /></span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="txt-recipes-tahoma12-red">Preparation:</span><br /> <span class="txt-recipes-tahoma12"> Chop half of the avocado.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">To prepare Avocado Dip</span>: In bowl of food processor, combine chopped avocado with ranch dressing; process until smooth; transfer to small serving bowl; set aside.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cut remaining half of the avocado into 8 slices</span>. Heat skillet over medium heat; place one tortilla in skillet; heat until warm, about 30 seconds. Turn tortilla over, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese on half of the tortilla; heat until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Remove from skillet.<br /><br />Place 1 tablespoon corn and 2 slices avocado on top of cheese; fold other half of tortilla over avocado; press the edge together. Remove to serving plate; cut into thirds. Repeat with remaining tortillas.<br /><br />Serve warm with reserved Avocado Dip and raw veggies, if desired.</span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This recipe was super yum and SO easy to make</span>! I made quesadillas for 3 people in under 10 minutes. I also did not have any Monterey Jack cheese so I used cheddar on a few and White American cheese on the others. It was so good!!Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-83681905100124619412010-08-16T22:24:00.002-05:002010-08-16T22:26:42.511-05:00Chili Cheese Dip<ul><li>1/2 to 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained</li><li>1 can (15 oz.) chili, with or without beans</li><li>1 pound Mexican Velveeta cheese, cubed</li></ul>Combine all ingredients in greased 3 to 4 1/2 qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat 3-4 hours or on high heat 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes until cheese is melted. Makes 6-8 servings.<br /><br />Serve warm with tortilla chips. :)Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-3634417038762291182010-07-11T13:37:00.002-05:002010-07-11T13:39:10.870-05:00Super Eazy Peanut Butter Cookies<div class="rcingredients">My kids and I were going to make chocolate chip cookies, but I was out of butter and applesauce. I found this recipe on <a href="http://www.myrecipesource.com/all-recipes/super-easy-peanut-butter-cookies-recipe.html">allrecipes.com</a> and we decided to try it out. We added 3 chocolate chips on the top of each cookie dough. <span style="font-weight: bold;">YUM!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span><br />1 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth<br />1 cup sugar + extra for dipping<br />1 egg<br /><br /></div> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="rcheaders">Preparation:</span><div class="rcingredients">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br /><br />2. Mix well 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, and 1 egg. <br /><br />3. Roll into walnut sized balls.<br /><br />4. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly with fork or bottom of cup with design on it.<br /><br />5. Bake 8 minutes or until slightly browned.<br /><br />6. Let stand one minute, then remove to cooling racks.<br /><br />7. Enjoy!</div>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-43761762310613161342010-07-05T13:32:00.007-05:002010-07-13T00:18:16.034-05:00Tropical Traditions Raw Organic Honey CLOSED<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWwgtvju2wP-KsMSosDfggm2EvXurUJXqwWFaDbxTcfyDDZTrAab5W0l93A95COzybH3XGaV2bh8hW9ztkYbKzabbHU6OZnh8VVhIAB_QBkCU8rHG7wyd7FFb4QNg91cAylvT5UPc16zU/s1600/organic_raw_honey+sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWwgtvju2wP-KsMSosDfggm2EvXurUJXqwWFaDbxTcfyDDZTrAab5W0l93A95COzybH3XGaV2bh8hW9ztkYbKzabbHU6OZnh8VVhIAB_QBkCU8rHG7wyd7FFb4QNg91cAylvT5UPc16zU/s400/organic_raw_honey+sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490492559222680834" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This giveaway is closed.<br /><br />Congrats to comment #124!<br /><br />I love working with Tropical Traditions</span>! I have had the opportunity to try so many products and I have loved everyone. This time I was able to try out <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/organic_raw_honey.htm">Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey</a>. I mentioned in a previous giveaway that my Livie loves peanut butter sandwiches. She loves honey with her peanut butter as well. So, once again I was able to test out the greatness of Tropical Traditions and the organic raw honey got<span style="font-weight: bold;"> 2 big thumbs up from Liv</span>.<br /><blockquote>Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey comes from the frontier areas of Canada, and is only harvested during a 6-week period in the summer. Tropical Traditions is the exclusive source of this premium organic honey in the U.S. Most commercial honeys available on the market today come from bee farms, where the bees are controlled within a certain area and get their pollen from usually only one kind of flower. Many of the plants that produce these flowers (clover, orange blossom, etc.) are grown with pesticides and fertilizers as well. In addition, almost all honeys on the market are pasteurized in high heat and filtered, removing many of the beneficial nutrients and enzymes.</blockquote>Honestly, I was surprised to see what <span style="font-weight: bold;">organic raw honey </span>looked like, but it spread great and made a great sandwich. I am also excited to check out some of the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/search.cfm/Recipe%20Blog">Great recipes</a> on the recipe blog at Tropical Traditions!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you want a chance to try it?</span> Then you're in luck!! Tropical Traditions is giving me the opportunity to let one of my readers try this great product!!!<br /><br />Here's how to enter:<br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><strong>To Enter:</strong></span> <strong>Visit</strong><a href="http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/" target="_blank"><strong> Tropical Traditions </strong></a>and comment with another product they have that you'd like to try. While you're there you can <strong><a href="http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/subscribe_for_special_sales.cfm" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Tropical Traditions Sales Newsletter</a>. </strong>That will keep you up to date on great specials they continually have going on. My last order I got ended up with <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 out of 3 products FREE</span> all because of deals I read about in the newsletter. So the newsletter is awesome.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">Want more ways to enter??</p><ul><li><strong>Follow me on </strong><a href="http://twitter.com/swampbrat76" target="_blank"><strong>twitter</strong></a><strong>.</strong> Leave me your Twitter name.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Enter my</span> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://swampbrat.net/2010/07/05/tropical-traditions-rocks-again/">other giveaway</a> to win Tropical Traditions All-Purpose Cleaner on my SWAMPBRAT blog. This only counts for one extra entry on this giveaway, no matter how many times you enter at SWAMPBRAT.<br /></li><li><strong>Tweet this giveaway. </strong>You can do this up to <strong>3 times day</strong><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);">as long as the tweets are atleast 1 hour apart</span></span></em><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);">.</span> Comment back with your Twitter status url.</li><li><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/troptraditions" target="_blank">Follow Tropical Traditions</a></strong> on Twitter.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Follow Eazy Mealz </span>by clicking in the sidebar.<br /></li><li><strong>Fan <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/SWAMPBRAT-Blog-Giveaways/142112055210?ref=ts">SWAMPBRAT</a> on Facebook</strong>. This way you can hear about new giveaways posted on my blogs! :)</li></ul>Good luck! <span style="font-weight: bold;">This giveaway will end July 11 so HURRY</span>!!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.</span></span>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com124tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-24741581678872462052010-06-30T10:53:00.003-05:002010-06-30T11:01:38.863-05:00Firecracker Bites<ul><li>1 pkg. cream cheese, softened</li><li>1 cup, cold milk</li><li>1 pkg. (3.4) vanilla flavor instant pudding</li><li>1 1/2 cups thawed Cool Whip divided</li><li>1 pkg. (12 oz.) Nilla wafers</li><li>1/2 cup mixed red, white and blue sprinkles</li><li>42 pieces red string licorice</li></ul><ol><li>Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min. Whisk in 1 cup Cool Whip.</li><li>Spoon about 1 1/2 tbsp. pudding mixture onto each of half wafers; cover with remaining wafers to make sandwiches. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Freeze</span> 2 hours or until filling is firm.</li><li>Spread tops of wafer sandwiches with remaining Cool Whip. Dip in sprinkles. Insert licorice piece in top of each for the fuse. Freeze until ready to serve.</li></ol><br />Recipe found here: <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/dessert/main.aspx">http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/dessert/main.aspx</a>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-15730351822929002862010-06-30T10:45:00.005-05:002010-06-30T11:01:00.711-05:00July 4th Dessert Bowl<ul><li>1 pkg (8 oz.) Cream cheese, softened</li><li>3 cups cold milk</li><li>2 pkgs. (3.4 oz) vanilla flavor instant pudding</li><li>1 tub Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed and divided</li><li>48 Nilla Wafers</li><li>1/4 cup each red and blue colored sugars</li><li>1/4 cup granulated sugar</li><li>1 cup fresh strawberries</li><li>1 cup blueberries</li><li>2 bananas, sliced</li></ul><ol><li> Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk and dry pudding mixes. Gently stir in 2 cups Cool Whip.</li><li>Brush tops of wafers with water. Sprinkle 16 wafers with red sugar, 16 with blue sugar and the remaining with granulated sugar.</li><li>Arrange 24 wafers on bottom and up side of 2 1/2 qt. bowl, alternating colors of wafers. Spoon half the pudding mixture into bowl; top with layers of 1/2 each of the fruits. Cover with layers of remaining wafers, pudding mixture and fruits.</li><li>Top with remaining Cool Whip. Refrigerate 2 hours.</li></ol><br />Recipe found here: <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/dessert/main.aspx">http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/dessert/main.aspx</a>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-84200354124727735312010-06-30T10:38:00.002-05:002010-06-30T10:41:31.608-05:004th of July Flag Cake!!I thought this looked like so much fun!<span style="font-weight: bold;"> So patriotic</span>!!! I think you could replace the fluffy boiled icing and silver white cake with just regular white cake and icing...<br /><br /><h1>Decorating a Flag Cake</h1> <p><b>By:</b> <em>Allrecipes Staff</em></p> <p>No patriotic celebration would be complete without an All-American Flag Cake!</p> <p>Decorate your cake in the baking pan if you'll be taking it farther afield than the backyard.</p> <div class="item"><img src="http://images.media-allrecipes.com/images/5414.jpg" alt="" border="0" height="75" width="100" /><p><span>1. </span>To make this flag cake, we used a 9x13-inch cake (we baked a Silver White Cake). You'll need two pints of strawberries, one pint of blueberries, and Fluffy Boiled Icing.</p><ul><li>Wash and drain the blueberries on paper towels.</li><li>Wash and drain the strawberries. Stem them and cut them into halves.</li></ul> <ul><li><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Silver-White-Cake/Detail.aspx">Silver White Cake</a></li><li><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fluffy-Boiled-Icing/Detail.aspx">Fluffy Boiled Icing</a></li></ul> </div> <div class="item"><img src="http://images.media-allrecipes.com/images/5416.jpg" alt="" border="0" height="75" width="100" /><p><span>2. </span>Spread the icing generously over the cake. (Whipped topping or whipped cream can be used in place of Fluffy Boiled Icing, but the finished cake will need to be refrigerated.) Fluffy Boiled Icing holds up well at outdoor picnics and barbeques.</p> </div> <div class="item"><img src="http://images.media-allrecipes.com/images/5418.jpg" alt="" border="0" height="75" width="100" /><p><span>3. </span>In the top left-hand corner of the frosted cake, arrange the blueberries into an outline of a rectangle that is 5 inches wide and 4 inches tall. Press the berries down into the frosting.</p> </div> <div class="item"><img src="http://images.media-allrecipes.com/images/5420.jpg" alt="" border="0" height="75" width="100" /><p><span>4. </span>Fill the blueberry outline in with the remaining blueberries. The blueberries look best if placed in rows: the icing between them resembles stars.</p> </div> <div class="item"><img src="http://images.media-allrecipes.com/images/5422.jpg" alt="" border="0" height="75" width="100" /><p><span>5. </span>Place strawberry halves cut-side down in rows going across the cake horizontally. The bottom stripe of the flag is red, so start the first row at the bottom. Be sure to press the berries down into the frosting so the stripes will not be raised above the fluffy frosting. (If you want to be technically accurate, there are 13 stripes on the flag.)</p> </div> <img src="http://images.media-allrecipes.com/images/5424.jpg" alt="" border="0" height="75" width="100" /><p><span>6. </span>Serve any leftover berries with the sliced cake and ice cream. For a stunning holiday effect, place a couple of sparklers into the top of the cake. When darkness falls and fireworks begin to burst, light the sparklers and serve the cake during the festivities! </p>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-40603059243570462322010-05-25T08:20:00.002-05:002010-05-25T08:21:57.518-05:00Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal MuffinsI found this recipe over at <a href="http://www.mykindarain.com/2010/05/24/peanut-butter-banana-oatmeal-muffins/">My Kinda Rain</a>. Sounds super yum!!<br /><br /><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1354" title="IMG_9490" src="http://www.mykindarain.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_9490-200x300.jpg" alt="IMG_9490" height="300" width="200" /></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Muffins</p> <p><em>Yield: </em>about 18 muffins</p><p><br /><em>Ingredients:</em><br />1½ cups all-purpose flour<br />1 cup old-fashioned oats<br />1 tsp. baking powder<br />½ tsp. baking soda<br />½ tsp. salt<br />2 tbsp. applesauce<br />¾ cup light brown sugar<br />2 large eggs<br />1 cup mashed banana (about 3 bananas)<br />6 tbsp. creamy peanut butter<br />1 cup low-fat buttermilk</p> <p><em>Directions:</em><br />Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir together with a fork to blend. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, brown sugar, eggs, banana, peanut butter and buttermilk until smooth. Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix just until incorporated and fully blended. Divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.</p>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-20499216797880485412010-05-21T22:53:00.000-05:002010-05-21T22:53:23.539-05:00French's Onion ChickenI actually got this recipe from a French's TV commercial, but it is also listed at <a href="http://www.frenchs.com/recipe/crunchy-onion-chicken-RE1309.html">French's website</a> as well. I made it for my family last week and they were loving it!!!! I highly recommend it because it is sooooo easy and really, really tasty!!<br /><br /><h3>Ingredients:</h3> <p>2 cups (4 oz.) FRENCH'S® Original or Cheddar French Fried Onions</p> <p>2 tbsp. all-purpose flour</p> <p>4 (5 oz.) boneless skinless chicken breasts </p> <p>1 egg, beaten </p> <h3>Directions:</h3> <p>Place French Fried Onions and flour into plastic bag. Lightly crush with hands or with rolling pin. Transfer to pie plate or waxed paper.</p> <p>Dip chicken into egg; then coat with onion crumbs, pressing firmly to adhere. Place chicken on baking sheet. </p> <p>Bake at 400°F for 20 min. or until no longer pink in center.<br /></p><p>***I also tried this recipe with the Cheddar French Fried Onions and it was super, super delish!!!<br /></p>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-34265520064987885712010-05-21T22:33:00.006-05:002010-07-11T13:41:38.678-05:00Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter Giveaway CLOSED<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmw-WjUzTdhJBHJw0tKtPCJyOQg13f2zCvr5CfmM_ttnl-A5TbthPXXD4VEtZ9AtQWNe5t-uwQNbCZdVOBNkapxNXkmwDh8OaZ_DP4DmbM-br3ApYqhUBX_lI7dLjpMI1d6xvogmBxBS0/s1600/organic_coconut_peanut_butter_photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmw-WjUzTdhJBHJw0tKtPCJyOQg13f2zCvr5CfmM_ttnl-A5TbthPXXD4VEtZ9AtQWNe5t-uwQNbCZdVOBNkapxNXkmwDh8OaZ_DP4DmbM-br3ApYqhUBX_lI7dLjpMI1d6xvogmBxBS0/s320/organic_coconut_peanut_butter_photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473932939425488626" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">I apologize for the slow response!! For some reason I thought I had the giveaway ending on the 22nd!!! Thank you to Tropical Traditions for being on the ball and contacting me for the winner info. I apologize!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The winner is comment #9. Congrats!! I will be contacting you!! </span><br /><br /><br />I have another awesome giveaway!! This time it is for <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.tropicaltraditions.com//organic_coconut_peanut_butter.htm">Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter</a>. Liv, my 4 yr old, is a huge fan of peanut butter. She literally eats a peanut butter sandwich at least once a day. She likes to tell me if she wants PB and jelly or PB and honey. She also tells me if she wants it cut in a circle, triangles, heart, or 6 little rectangles.<br />I had the opportunity to try the TT Coconut Peanut Butter and y'all... Livie approved it!! Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Peanut Butter is made from <span style="font-weight: bold;">organic peanuts and organic coconut</span>. That's it. Just those two ingredients: nothing else! The peanuts are 100% organic Valencia peanuts grown organically by family farmers in New Mexico and Texas. And it tastes good!!! It's a little, idk... runnier? than normal PB, but it tastes great.<br />Do you want a chance to try it? Then you're in luck!! Tropical Traditions is giving me the opportunity to let one of my readers try this great product.<br />Here's how to enter:<br /><br /><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><strong>To Enter:</strong></span> <strong>Visit</strong><a href="http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/" target="_blank"><strong> Tropical Traditions </strong></a>and comment with another product they have that you'd like to try. While you're there you can <strong><a href="http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/subscribe_for_special_sales.cfm" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Tropical Traditions Sales Newsletter</a>. </strong>That will keep you up to date on great specials they continually have going on. My last order I got ended up with <span style="font-weight: bold;">2 out of 3 products FREE</span> all because of deals I read about in the newsletter. So the newsletter is awesome.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">Want more ways to enter??</p><ul><li><strong>Follow me on </strong><a href="http://twitter.com/swampbrat76" target="_blank"><strong>twitter</strong></a><strong>.</strong> Leave me your Twitter name.</li><li><strong>Tweet this giveaway. </strong>You can do this up to <strong>3 times day</strong><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);">as long as the tweets are atleast 1 hour apart</span></span></em><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);">.</span> Comment back with your Twitter status url.</li><li><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/troptraditions" target="_blank">Follow Tropical Traditions</a></strong> on Twitter.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Follow Eazy Mealz </span>by clicking in the sidebar.<br /></li><li><strong>Fan <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/SWAMPBRAT-Blog-Giveaways/142112055210?ref=ts">SWAMPBRAT</a> on Facebook</strong>. This way you can hear about new giveaways posted on my blogs! :)</li></ul>Good luck! <span style="font-weight: bold;">This giveaway will end June 12</span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.</span></span>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com93tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-59760377362740476162010-05-05T19:21:00.003-05:002010-05-05T19:33:03.991-05:00Hormel Chili & Dinty Moore... yum!!<p><em>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=261582&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hormelfoods.com" rel="nofollow">Hormel Foods</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</em></p><br />I'm from Texas, the land of Chili Cook-offs. But I've never been one to create my own chili. What's the point when you can go to the store and buy some Hormel Chili?? My kids absolutely LOVE to put <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=261582&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hormelfoods.com" rel="nofollow">hormel</a> Chili on their hot dogs. It makes a boring dog into something super yummy and fun! Another new creation: Hormel Chili in a tortilla. I didn't think it'd be very good, but I guess with Hormel you can't go wrong. And of course I love it on my baked potato. This post is making me hungry... We always use the classic Hormel® chili con carne. But now there is a new, premium Hormel® Chili Master™ with awesome varieties such as white chicken chili and roasted tomato.<br />Another fave, easy meal is Dinty Moore soup. It's so thick and filling. Y'all remember the commercials with "Dinty Moore" putting his thumbprint on every can, right? I love the big, red thumbprint on the top of the can. It's a reminder that it's gonna be yummy!! Dinty Moore still has the awesome soups, but now they introduce Dinty Moore® HeartyMeals™ varieties such as chicken pot pie and noodles and beef!! Have you tried the new Hearty Meals? Which is your favorite?<br />·What is your favorite way to eat Hormel® chili and Dinty Moore®? Do share!! And don't forget, you can explore <a href="http://www.hormelrecipes.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hormelrecipes.com</a> for ideas. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=261582&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hormelfoods.com" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Visit my sponsor: Hormel Chili" src="http://socialspark.com/metrics/view/post?slot_id=261582&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocialspark.com%2Fimages%2Fdisclosure_badges%2Fdisclosure_badge_green_three.png" style="border: 0pt none ;" border="0" /></a>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-49564736652239330072010-04-26T11:48:00.002-05:002010-04-26T12:00:23.839-05:00Tuna Crescents2/3 cup mayo<br />1/4 cup sweet pickle relish<br />1/4 chopped celery<br />2 cans tuna, drained<br />2 tbsp finely chopped onion<br />1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<br />2 packed (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls<br />1 cup peas<br /><br />Obviously celery, peas, onion... are all optional. You can make the tuna how you prefer..<br /><br />Preheat oven to 375.<br />Mix all ingredients, except for crescents, in a bowl. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 16 triangles. On a cookie sheet arrange the triangles in a circle with the wide ends of te triangles overlapping in the center and points toward the outside. There should be a 5" diameter open circle in the center, as the crescents are making a circle.<br />Scoop the tuna mixture onto the wide ends of the overlapping triangles. Bring the outside points of the triangles up over the filling and tuck under the wide ends of dough at te center of ring. (Filling may not be completely covered.)<br />Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut and serve.Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-66709167453097739572010-04-26T11:46:00.003-05:002010-04-28T14:50:48.103-05:00Tuna Patty SandwichesMy friend, s--max, sent me this recipe and I can't wait to try it!! Thanks s--max!!<br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">(3) 5 oz. cans <span class="il">tuna</span> <span style="color: red;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">¾ cup bread crumbs</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1 ½ tsp mustard</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">(3) eggs</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Chopped celery to taste <span style="color: red;">(this is optional)<br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Mix all together in a bowl. Take about ½ cup of mixture to form patties. Brown in a skillet. <span style="color: red;">(Recipe I found said to use oil, but I used I Can’t Believe it’s Not Butter & they were good.) </span>Put on your favorite bread. Good w/mayo & cheese! I think it made 7 patties.</span></p>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637809271486736515.post-59018974265539635932010-04-13T07:41:00.003-05:002010-04-13T07:46:00.857-05:00Frugal Beef TacosI found this great recipe on <a href="https://pssst.generalmills.com/">https://pssst.generalmills.com/</a>. This is a site that helps you save money as make great meals!! This meal is in the new "$5 Dinner Mom Cookbook." I am totally getting this book!!! You can purchase it at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com....<br /><br /><div align="left"> <h2> Beef Tacos </h2> …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. <table class="questiontext" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="2"> <tbody><tr> <td> 1 cup white rice ($.20)<br />¾ pound ground beef ($1.12)<br />½ onion, chopped ($.15)<br />2 teaspoons ground cumin($.10)<br />salt and pepper<br />8 Old El Paso taco shells ($.75)<br /></td> <td> 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce ($.25)<br />1 plum tomato, chopped ($.53)<br />1 cup cheddar cheese ($.75)<br />½ cup sour cream ($.15)<br />4 ears of corn ($1)<br /><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> In a medium saucepan, bring 2½ cups of water to a boil, add the rice and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. </p> <p>In a large skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion. Drain excess fat. Return the beef to the skillet and add the ground cumin, salt and pepper and ¼ cup of water. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. </p> <p> Add the cooked taco meat to the taco shells and top with the shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and shredded cheddar cheese. </p> <p>Remove the husks and silk from the ears of corn and boil the corn in a large pot of water for 4 to 5 minutes or place the ears of corn in microwave-safe baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 7 to 9 minutes. </p> <p> Serve Beef Tacos with Rice and Corn on the Cob. </p> <p> <b> Cost: $4.91 </b> </p> <p> <b>Frugal Fact:</b> Coupons for name-brand taco shells, such as Old El Paso, and sour cream are released several times throughout the year. Match the coupon with a sale or store promotion for the lowest price on taco shells and sour cream. </p> </div>Tori :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14963896000691417017noreply@blogger.com1