***Tomorrow's Post (hopefully!!): Baking Gals Cookies for my Soldier***
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
My Girl Paula! Hummingbird Cake
Friday, July 31, 2009
Italian Penne Pasta Salad
Italian Penne Pasta Salad
1 bottle Marzetti Asiago Peppercorn Salad Dressing
1 lb penne pasta, cooked, cooled
1 1/2 lb grilled chicken breasts
8 oz Feta cheese, crumbled
16 oz Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (or sliced)
1 t oregano or Italian seasoning
6 sundried tomatoes, packed in oil - rinsed and chopped
2 medium roasted sweet red peppers from a jar, sliced thin
Begin with 1 cup of salad dressing, and combine with all the rest of the ingredients. Stir to coat. If pasta salad seems too dry, add more salad dressing. Serve and enjoy!!
***Tomorrow's Post: Dried Fruit Scones***
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Paula Deen's Broccoli Salad
For the dressing, you combine mayonnaise, white vinegar and sugar:Combine the dressing and the broccoli, and "WaLa!" - Broccoli Salad!! :)
This was an excellent side dish to a grilled dinner - a little sweet and sour. The homegrown broccoli was excellent - not as tough as grocery store broccoli and a little more flavorful. So for not knowing how to grow broccoli, and realizing last minute I needed a broccoli recipe, this was excellent and a keeper. Everyone in my family loved it and we had some leftover for the next evening! Here is the recipe with my modifications to the side. Hope you enjoy!!
Paula Deen's Brocccoli Salad
(with my adaptations for items on hand!!)
1 head broccoli
6 - slices cooked bacon, crumbled (I used 1/2 package Hormel Bacon Bits)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup raisins, optional (I used golden raisins for their sweetness)
8 oz sharp Cheddar, cut into very small chunks (I used a handful or two of crumbled blue cheese)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 T white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes (I used 1/2 cup thinly sliced oil packed sundried tomatoes, drained and rinsed)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Trim off the large leaves from the broccoli stem. Remove the tough stalk at the end and wash broccoli head thoroughly. Cut the head into flowerets and the stem into bite-size pieces (I only used the flowerets). Place in a large bowl. Add the crumbled bacon, onion, raisins if using, and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring well. Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently. Serve and enjoy! (That last line was my comment!!)
***Tomorrow's Post: Italian Penne Pasta Salad***
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Shopping Spree
Sunday, July 19, 2009
My Girl Paula! - Gorilla Bread
Saturday, July 18, 2009
For All You Harry Potter Fans - Butterbeer!
Summertime Butterbeer
This recipe is per individual serving.
8 oz ginger ale or cream soda (we like cream soda)
2-3 T butterscotch syrup
Mix in a tall glass and serve over ice.
If you are in the mood for a hot and frothy Butterbeer, give this one a try.
Hot, Frothy Butterbeer
2 1/2 cups of milk
2 T brown sugar
1 t vanilla
1 teaspoon butter
Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the rest of the ingredient. Blend with a small hand mixer to make it frothy. Bring the mixture to almost boiling. Pour into mugs and serve.
If you are considering a Harry Potter themed party anytime in the near future, head on over to Madam Rosmerta's site. She has recipes for melon brains, chocolate covered frogs, and mini dino eggs!! Enjoy!!Friday, July 17, 2009
Marinated Grilled Chicken Dinner Salad
***Tomorrow's Post: Celebrating Harry Potter With Some Kid Friendly Butterbeer***