Monday, February 21, 2011

chicken fajita chili yumm ~

what u need


2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
Nonstick cooking spray
2 14-1/2-ounce cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 16-ounce package frozen pepper (yellow, green, and red) and onion stir-fry vegetables
1 15-ounce can (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained ( i don't use beans because we don't like them but i know a lot do so added it )
3 tablespoons light dairy sour cream (optional)
3 tablespoons shredded cheese


Directions
1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, chili powder, fajita seasoning, cumin, and garlic; toss to coat. Coat an unheated large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, half at a time, in hot skillet until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.
2. Place chicken in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Add undrained tomatoes, frozen vegetables, and beans. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
3. If desired, top individual servings with sour cream, shredded cheese

8 layer casserole

what u need


3 cups dried medium noodles (6 ounces)
1 pound ground beef
2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small)
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

how to do it ?

1. Grease a 2-quart casserole or a 2-quart square baking dish; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.


2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook beef until brown. Drain off fat. Stir tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
3. In a medium mixing bowl beat together the sour cream and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in milk and onion. In prepared casserole or baking dish, layer half of the noodles (about 2 cups), half of the meat mixture (about 1 1/2 cups), half of the cream cheese mixture (about 1 cup), and all of the spinach. Top with the remaining meat mixture and noodles. Cover and chill remaining cream cheese mixture until needed.



4. Cover casserole or baking dish with lightly greased foil. Bake in 350 degree F oven about 45 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.



5 Make-ahead directions: Prepare as directed through Step 3. Cover with lightly greased foil and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream-cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before baking.

fast and easy !

Thursday, February 17, 2011

buckeyes

what u need

1 1/2 lbs confectioners' sugar
1 16 oz jar crunchy peanut butter
1 cup butter, softened
1 12 oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon Crisco or vegetable oil

what to do

In the bowl of a food processor, add 1/2 the quantity of the butter, sugar, peanut butter. Process until well combined.
Shape into 1 inch balls. Refrigerate. Repeat this process with remaining ingredients.

In the top of a double boiler, combine Crisco or vegetable oil and chocolate, simmering and stirring until chocolate has melted. (If you don't have a double boiler, melt it in a small metal bowl over boiling water in a saucepan; alternatively, use a microwave). When melting chocolate, be careful not to allow any moisture to touch it (or steam), as this will cause the chocolate to seize and you'll have to start over!

Dip each ball in chocolate until partially coated. Place on wax paper or silicone sheets.

Store, refrigerated, in an airtight container.

one of my favorites so good !

double baked potato

CREAMY STUFFED BAKED POTATOES


what u will need

4 large baking potatoes
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup ranch dressing

what u do

Bake potatoes 1 hour at 400°F. Increase temperature to 450°F. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out potato; set shells aside.
In a mixing bowl whip potatoes; add sour cream, onion and salt; and ranch dressing beat until fluffy. (Potatoes may be slightly more moist than usual.) Fold in cheese. Divide into shells. Return to oven 12-15 minutes or until hot and lightly browned. (Caution: Remove from oven and serve immediately.)

Cooks Note: Potato shells may be stuffed, placed on tray in freezer to harden, then wrapped in moisture-vapor-proof wrapping. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven, 45-55 minutes.

fast dinner

EYE OF THE ROUND STEAK
what u will need
round steak
bacon
toothpicks
season ( whatever you would add to your steak ) ALSO easy on the salt with the bacon and worcestershire salt u don't need much if any !!
worcestershire sause ( use sparingly a little goes a long way !!!)

what to do ...
Wrap a slice of bacon around each eye of the round steak, insert a toothpick to hold bacon secure.
Sprinkle with garlic salt, seasoning salt and Worcestershire sauce. Marinate for at least 30 minutes for flavor.

Fry steaks in butter until brown with lid off. Turn steaks and cover. Simmer a few more minutes.


what to have with it ?

brocoli and cheese

I add fresh or frozen broccoli with 4 tablespoons of water 2 table spoons if it is frozen ! put it in a dish with a lid steam in micro wave to4 or 5 mins until look bright green check cause every micro wave is different if you have left over water you will need to drain

add your favorite cheese i use velveta cut into chunks add in broccoli and add lid back on put in micro wave until melted stir and there you go !


SOUTHERN BAKED BEANS
what u need

1 large can of baked beans
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 lb of lean ground beef
1/4 cup of ketchup
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 slices bacon
In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion until the ground beef has completely cooked. Add all ingredients to a baking dish and stir together (with the exception of the bacon).
Place bacon strips over the top of the beans and bake in a 350°F oven for 45 minutes to an hour. (Beans are ready when the bacon is completely cooked)

easy last min dinner

CHICKEN POT PIE ( hubbys fav)

what ill need
1 can veg-all mixed vegetables
1 can cream of potato soup
1 can cream chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1 or 2 large chicken breast cut into chunks
salt and pepper to taste
2 9-inch deep dish unbaked pie crust

what to do


Saute chicken in 2 tablespoons olive oil for about 3 minute until light brown, add chicken to the first 4 ingredients.
Mix together and pour into pie crust. Put top crust on pie, cut 4 slits in the crust. Brush with beaten egg wash.

Bake on a cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

artistic to be organized ? easy fast way to store ur keys




what you need
some hooks ( just depends on how big ur frame and how bulky ur keys are )
old photo frame ( just the wood no glass needed )
something for the back to hold it up curtain holders is what i used u can be creative anything that holds it up will work !

what to do ?


figure out what way you want ur photo frame to stand log way or high

screw ur hooks into the top space them out based on your keys

screw , glue your 2 back brackets on to help it stand up and support it

make sure it is sturdy

and there you go ( you can paint it to match your style have fun be creative )


super easy yet catches your eye and best part you will always know where your keys will be

buffalo chicken dip

what ill need ...
4 bonelesss skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3/4 cup blue cheese dressing
3/4 cup ranch dressing
1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

what to do ?

Place chicken breasts in a large saucepan; cover with water. Boil until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from water, and cool. Shred meat and reserve.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in large skillet. Stir in celery; cook until soft. Mix or layer in the cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, and ranch dressing. Cook and stir until smooth and creamy. Stir in the shredded chicken and hot sauce. Spoon mixture into an 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

super east BEST ranch dressing !




all you need is 3 items

packet of hidden valley buttermilk recipe dressing ( make sure its the buttermilk i don't care for any other hidden valley dressing )
1 cup of mayonnaise ( i like hellmann's )
1 cup of butter milk ( any brand will do ! )

just add all 3 ingredients together and put in the fridge a hour ! thats it this is the best ranch dressing and i am very picky when it comes to liking ranch dressing and for sure this is amazing and my favorite !!!! the directions are on the back of the season packet but been using this for years thought i would share if you have not tried it yet !!!!

thanks for reading

Thursday, February 10, 2011

how to home made bath bombs

what you'll need:

- 4 ounces (114g) Baking Soda
- 2 ounces (57g) Citric Acid
- 2 ounces (57g) Corn Starch
- 2 ounces (57g) Epsom Salts

- 2 teaspoons Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Fragrance
- 1 tablespoon Oil ( I used Coconut Oil)
- 1 or 2 drops of food color ( optional )

You will also need a mold to give your bath bombs a shape. mix all ingredients together and place in molds leave in until dry ( about a day )

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

diy sparkle ball

WHAT YOU WILL NEED .... BOTTOM PICTURE IS HOW IT WILL TURN OUT (:
A DRILL ( YOU CAN USE A LIGHTER FOR THE HOLES I RECOMMEND A DRILL MY HUSBAND DID THIS FOR ME ! )
HOT GLUE GUN ( ALOT OF GLUE STICKS ! )
PLASTIC CUPS ( MAKE SURE THEY ARE THE 9 OZ CUPS !!!!! )
I USED TINSLE ( OPTIONAL BUT I LIKE TO HIDE AS MUCH AS THE WIRE AS I CAN AND LOOKS REALLY GLITTERY WHEN PLUGGED IN )
100 LIGHTS OR MORE ~ ANY COLOR !
CLOTHES PINS OR ANY KIND OF CLIPS YOU WILL NEED AT LEAST 20 CLIPS
TIME AND PATIENCE (:
READY TO GET STARTED ? .....

DRILL HOLES INTO BOTTOM OF CUPS BE CAREFUL THEY DO GET HOT AND DRILLS CAN BE TRICKY WITH PLASTIC IF YOU ARE NOT USE TO USEING DRILLS PLEASE GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU ( YOU CAN ALSO USE A LIGHTER BUT WILL GIVE ROUGHER EDGES )



START OUT WITH UR 9OZ CUPS PLACE IN A CIRCLE WILL WORK AROUND AND YOU WILL GET THE SHAPE HOLES SHOULD BE FACING IN NOT OUT TOP OF THE CUP WHERE YOU WOULD DRINK OUT OF SHOULD BE ON THE OUTSIDE .... I LAY THEM ON THE FLOOR CLIP THEM TOGETHER FIRST BEFORE YOU START GLUEING MAKE SURE THEY ARE LAYING AS FLAT AS THEY CAN ON THE FLOOR !! ONCE U GET THEM FLAT AND EVEN GLUE A DOT ON THE TOP OF THE CUP AND A DAB ON THE BOTTOM OF EACH CUP CLIP BACK INTO PLACE AND LET DRY ABOUT 5 MINS !




START ON THE SECOND ROW DO THE SAME AND GLUE BOTTOM ROW WITH TOP ROW MAKE SURE YOU ARE KEEPING AS TIGHT TOGETHER AS YOU CAN ! THERE WILL BE THREE TEIRS ALL TOGETHER ! WILL LOOK LIKE A DOME

GLUE AND CLIP GLUE AND CLIP (: CAREFUL ALSO WITH THE GLUE HOT GLUE IS NOT FORGIVING ! ONCE YOUR ONE DOME IS DONE SET IT OFF TO THE SIDE SHOULD HAVE 3 LAYERS OF CUPS START THE LAST THREE LAYERS BUT DO NOT GLUE THEM ON THE DOME YET !



WORK THE LIGHTS AND TINSLE THROUGH THE FIRST HALF OF THE DOME ALOT EASIER THAN DOING IT ALL AT ONE TIME WORK ONE LAYER INTO NEXT I ADDED 2 LIGHTS PER HOLE ! WHEN U GET THE FIRST 3 LAYERS WITH TINSLE AND LIGHTS GO AHEAD AND HOT GLUE YOUR 4TH PIECE ( SHOULD BE SAME SIZE AS FIRST CIRCLE WE DID LET COOL ADD LIGHTS 5TH LAYER ADD LIGHTS LAST LAYER SHOULD HAVE 3 OR 4 CUPS MAKE SURE WE ADD ONE AT A TIME HOT GLUEING WORKING IN THE TINSLE AND LIGHTS FOR THE LAST LIGHT MAKE SURE YOUR PLUG FOR YOUR LIGHT IS OUT !!!!!!! PUT THE LAST 2 LIGHTS IN AND HOT GLUE THERE YOU GO !


THESE ARE SOO CUTE OUTSIDE IN SUMMER OR FOR CHRISTMAS OR ANY HOLIDAY OR OUTING YOU DO HAVE FUN !

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