Thursday, February 21, 2013
Make breakfast fun with these quick and easy muffins.
It seems that all of my friends have pinned one version or another of pancake muffins on Pinterest, so this week I decided to try my own recipe. The great thing about pancake muffins is that you can put whatever filling you want in them, whether it's blueberries, bananas or chocolate chips. I decided to try mine with sausage. In addition, I used pancake mix (where you just add the water) to make the pancakes instead of making them from scratch. This recipe makes 12 muffins, and can be served with butter and syrup. To make this you'll need: To start, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a muffin tin and set aside. In a small skillet, cook the sausage. Once cooked, remove from the sausage from the pan and chop into bite-size pieces. Next…
Thursday, February 14, 2013
This sweet treat is easy to make and sure to impress you Valentine.
It's Valentine's Day. If you haven't bought a gift yet, or just want to make a special treat, you'll want to try this recipe for Valentine's Day Chex Mix. I found the recipe on Pinterest, a great resource for food and gift ideas. The recipe takes only a few minutes to make, and you can package it up easily into a gift box to give to your sweetheart. To make this recipe you'll need: To start, place the cereal in a large bowl. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on high for one minute, to one minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Next, place half of the cereal mixture in 1-gallon …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
This healthy breakfast recipe is a great way to start your day. Mix it together the night before and cook for 1 hour in the morning.
According to many studies and reports, breakfast is the most important meal of the day – yet so many people skip it. Start your day off right with this recipe for overnight scrambled egg bake. This recipe is made with low-fat cheese and egg substitute which lightens it up. To make this you'll need: To start, coat a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Beat eggs in a large bowl and add the evaporated milk. Next, place the bread on the bottom of baking pan, it will overlap. Toss the ham and cheese over the bread. Pour the egg mixture over the top. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. In the morning bake the covered egg mixture at 350°F for 45 minutes. Remove the tin foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Cut into 8 portions …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Fight off the below-freezing temps with this warm dish of comfort food.
On days like today, there is nothing better than a nice warm casserole. Casseroles are easy to make, can feed a crowd and are especially nice on days when you want to stay inside by the fire. This recipe for cowboy casserole comes from the blog The Cutting Edge of Ordinary and it serves approximately 12. To make this you'll need: To start, take the tater tots out of the freezer and defrost them for an hour or so. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. After an hour, chop the onion and cook it in a large skillet until translucent. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Then, add the beef and cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain the mixture and place into a large bowl and set aside. In a small bowl combine the soup, milk …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
This deliciously healthy recipe is a great way to fit vegetables into your diet.
I have a problem when it comes to eating healthy. It can be difficult to fit a lot of fruits and vegetables into my diet. My solution? Soup. I make a gigantic pot of this vegetable and chicken soup and eat it throughout the week. This recipe not only warms up great, but you can make big batches and freeze it - making it the perfect meal on those days when you just don't want to cook. This recipe it something I came up with after looking at several other soup recipes. It contains every I like, and nothing that I don't like. To make it even easier to make, I use frozen vegetable and a rotisserie chicken from the local grocery store (without the skin, of course). To make this you'll need: *Note, these are rough measurements, I usually just …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Warm up this winter with a tasty dish full of seasonal flavors.
During the bland months of winter I like to eat foods with a lot of flavor, so I tend to cook recipes that are hearty and will make my taste-buds dance. This recipe for cider braised chicken thighs has a lot of delicious flavors. The cider adds a subtle sweetness to the chicken, and the spices, along with the cider, create a great sauce. This dish is also fairly healthy and a great meal for anyone trying to keep that New Year's Resolution. To make this recipe you'll need: To start, season both sides of the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Brown the chicken in batches, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side; set aside. Next, reduce the heat to medium and add the shallots and …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Have you resolved to be healthier in 2013? Try this recipe for Spaghetti Amatriciana.
For 2013 I am going to continue to make healthier choices and find ways to eat food that not only tastes good, but is healthy. If you, like me, made a similar resolution, you won't be disappointed with this recipe for Spaghetti Amatriciana. If you did not, I promise you'll like this as well. To make this you'll need: To start, cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and then drain the pasta. Meanwhile, heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon, flipping once, until crisp; remove from the pan and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the onion; cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Then, crumble the bacon into pan and add the tomatoes and red …
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Throwing a party on New Year's Eve or hosting a gathering on New Year's Day? Patch has the recipes you'll need to keep your guests happy.
Here are 5 easy recipes you can make for your New Year's Eve or New Year's Day gatherings. Ingredients: To start, brown the beef in a medium saute pan. Drain the fat. Add the onions and bell pepper, and cook until the onions are translucent (about 5 minutes). In a Crock Pot, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato juice, beans, pumpkin, chili powder, cumin, pumpkin pie spice, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Mix well. Next, add in the cooked beef and stir. Cook on low for six to eight hours, or on high for four hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese sprinkled on top and your favorite corn bread. Enjoy! Ingredients: To start, mix the cream cheese, dressing and beer in a large bowl until you reach your desired …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
This recipe found on Pinterest is perfect to throw together for big parties, or for when you are in a hurry.
Whether you forgot about the office party and need a dish to bring, or you're throwing a family party and need to feed a lot of people - this festive recipe is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. It's sure to be a hit with your guests or co-workers. I found this recipe on Pinterest, but it was pinned from the House on Hilltop blog. In all, this recipe can be completed in 20 minutes and it's kid friendly so feel free to invite the little ones to help you in the kitchen. To make this you'll need: To start, preheat the oven to 225 degrees. While the oven preheats, line one cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place as many pretzels as you can flat on the sheet. Next, unwrap the Hershey Kisses and place one in the middle of each pretzel …
Thursday, November 29, 2012
This recipe from Williams-Sonoma's Comfort Food cookbook is a family favorite during the winter months.
When it starts to get cold out there is nothing better for dinner than a nice, hearty stew. One of my favorite stews comes from the Williams-Sonoma Comfort Food cookbook. The recipe, called hearty beef stew, has a delicious sauce and the beef is nice and tender. For extra flavor I like to add sauteed mushrooms and a dash of red wine to the recipe. To make this recipe you'll need: To start, cook the bacon in the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Once the bacon is crisp and brown, used a slotted spoon to remove it from the pot. Place on paper towel to drain and set aside. Pour the fat from the pot into a heat-safe bowl. Return two tablespoons of fat to the pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown, season …
Monica Deardorff
7:00 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013
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