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Smoked Salmon Dip

2013-05-17T15:33:00.000-07:00

Smoked Salmon Dip

2 packages cream cheese, room temp.

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 Tbsp worsestershire sauce

1 tsp dill weed

6 sliced green onions, whites and greens

1/2 lb. smoked salmon.

Mix first 4 ingredients well. Fold in the onions and fish.

Serve with crackers or fresh veggies.

posted by: Lisa O.

Baked Spasagna

2013-05-17T10:30:00.000-07:00

Recipe and Picture from the Cooking blog "the girl who are everything" check her site out. She has some really great recipes. This one is my favorite.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs (24 ounces) spaghetti noodles, uncooked
2 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese (you could probably get away with less)
8 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces sour cream
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Meat Sauce:

12 ounces ground beef or sausage
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook spaghetti al dente according to package directions. Drain and place in large mixing bowl.
In another mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, ricotta, half-and-half, mozzarella, oregano, basil, pepper, garlic, salt, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
Add above cheese mixture to the spaghetti. Mix gently until spaghetti is evenly coated with mixture.
Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Gently place spaghetti mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees in pre-heated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven, remove foil and place dish on cooling rack for 10 minutes.
While pasta is cooking, prepare the meat sauce.
For the meat sauce: Add ground beef or sausage to a skillet over medium heat and brown meat well. Add salt and pepper. Add the onion and cook until soft. Drain meat and set aside. Add spaghetti sauce and let simmer for about ten minutes.
Cut pasta into into squares and top with meat sauce.

Notes

Source: adapted from Food.com

2013-05-17T09:42:00.005-07:00

Even though the school yr. is ending.. Keep these adorable lunch boxes in mind for the next school yr.

These can be found HERE

We have already ordered ours.

Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki

2013-05-16T15:13:00.003-07:00

(photo from Just cook already)

Ingredients

1 pound chicken (chopped, cubed, or sliced however you like it)

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup teriyaki sauce

3/4 package of shredded carrots

1/3 cup brown sugar

3 cloves minced garlic

1 green onion, chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantrio

1/2 cucumber, cut into pieces

1 lime

2 cups cooked sticky rice (or regular rice is fine)

Directions

After cutting your chicken, add it to the crock pot. Add the teriyaki sauce, carrots, garlic, brown sugar, and chicken broth and mix all together. Set the crock pot on high and cook for 4 hours.

To serve, put rice in a bowl with the teriyaki poured over top. Add chopped cilantro, cucumber, and green onion as a garnish. Squeeze some fresh lime juice on there and you've got a bowl full of heaven.

Found this recipe from one of my favorite cookings blogs...Just Cook Already thanks for sharing.

Chicken Fajitas

2013-05-16T10:22:00.001-07:00

Chicken Fajitas

These are a family favorite around here- they are so easy to make.

Grill up your meat.

when your done with your meat- put in a large bowl. Add a bottle of Paul Newtmans Italian dressing, 1 small bottle of pace salsa (medium Flavor) juice from one lemon, and throw in your cut up vegetables.

Throw in fridge and let it sit over night. When your ready to eat dinner- throw it in a skillet and heat it up!

It s that easy! Hope you guys will try this- i have been making these alot lately just because it s so easy and still so good!

We got this recipe from our friend savannah over at Classy Clutter.

Honey lime chicken enchiladas

2012-12-05T22:07:00.004-08:00

From Madeitateitlovedit.blogspot.com

Honey-Lime Chicken Enchiladas

1/4 cup honey (heaping)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
12 corn tortillas
1/4 cup lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded mexican cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 large can of green enchilada sauce (my favorite is macayo's)
1 Tablespoon cooking oil

Combine honey, lime juice, chili powder and garlic in a large sealed container. Add chicken and coat thoroghly. Place in refrigerator for atleast a few hours.

Mix enchilada sauce and cream in a bowl. Pour about 1/2 cup into the bottom of baking dish. Can use more then 1/2 of cup to cover the whole bottom of the pan evenly. (Use a 9x13 or (2) 9x9 pans)

Prepare tortillas by heating on stove in oil for about 20 seconds on each side. Fill each tortilla with a couple tablespoons of chicken, some cheese, and a tablespoon of sauce. Roll up and place in baking dish, seam side down. Do this until chicken is gone and the pans are full. Cover entirely with enchilada/cream mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese. (You will most likely have some sauce left over)

Orange Rolls

2012-11-16T11:45:00.000-08:00

Karens Knotty Orange Rolls

This last weekend i went to a cooking class where my good friends mother taught us how to make these. These are seriously to die for and are my favorite.

1/4 C. warm water

1 tsp. sugar

1 Tbsp. of yeast

combine in a small bowl and let sit for 10 min or until it bubbles

In a bread mixer add:

3/4 C. sugar

1 C. instant potato flakes

1 Tbsp. salt

2 C. flour

In a saucepan melt 3/4 cup butter and add 3 cups of whole milk. Heat and cool to warm so it won't kill the yeast. Add all ingredients into bread mixer. Add 4 eggs (room temperature) and 6 cups of flour.

Dough will be sticky. Let rise for 1 hour. Roll our in a rectangle and cover with butter for plain filling or filling for orange rolls. Fold over into thirds and cut into 1 inch strips. Knot rolls and put onto cookie sheet (12 rolls to sheet) let rise for 3 hours.Bake a 400 degrees for 8-10 min or until very lightly browned. (my oven gets really hot so i bake these at 350.

Orange Roll Filling:

Filling-

1 1/2 C. sugar

orange peel from 2 oranges

Glaze-

4-5 C. powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

add in orange juice till glaze is a thin consistency

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Cheeseball

2012-11-13T07:57:00.000-08:00

Cheese ball

2 cream cheese

1 16oz bag of sharp cheddar cheese

1 packet of dry ranch

Mix all together in a bowl- once mixed really well- form into ball and roll it in finely chopped pecans.

Perfect for after school snack or even bringing to a holiday party!

Trust me- You will never want to try another cheeseball after you try this! Its that good!

Enjoy and we hope you all try this recipe out!

If any of you have yummy holiday recipes than email us your recipe and we can post about it on our blog!

WINNER

2012-11-12T20:36:00.002-08:00

WINNER for the Target Gift Card Is...................

Gretchen P.!

Please email us at envymycooking@gmail.com

Thank you so much for everyone who entered. Will be hosting another one in December as well!

If anyone has yummy recipes please email us!

2012-11-08T10:00:00.000-08:00

Willis White Chili

recipe from: Lauren Willis

4 cans white beans

2 cans of white corn

3 cups chicken broth

2 can diced green chilies

2 chicken bouillon cubes

2 medium onions chopped

1 Tablespoon garlic powder

1 Tablespoon oregano

1 Tablespoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

4 cups shredded chicken breasts

1 24 ounce sour cream

Combine broth and cubes. Add all spices. Simmer for a few minutes. Add green chilis, corn, chicken, beans, and onions. Cook for 15 minutes. Add sour cream and stir. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Whats your favorite soups? email us your favorite recipe and we d love to feature you.

recipe from madeitateitlovedit.blogspot.com- check her blog out for good recipes!

Don't forget last day to enter for the $25 gift card to Target- enter below

2012-11-05T13:25:00.002-08:00

Okay so to get back into the Swing of things we are starting off with a giveaway!

$25 gift card to Target. (our favorite store)

all you have to do is follow us on our blog and leave a comment!

giveaway ends friday night at 9pm

Good Luck everyone

P.S If any of you have a recipe to share please email us at envy.my.cooking@gmail.com

Thanks for following us

2012-11-05T08:12:00.001-08:00

Mini Apple Pie

found off pinterest

Start off by cutting up 8 apples

mix apples in a bowl with:

12 Tablespoons of flour

1 1/2 C. of sugar

4 heaping teaspoons of cinnamon

1/4- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg- if you don't like this it can be left out

Stir to get all the apples coated

You will also need

4 Tablespoons of chilled butter cut into small peices (cut evenly)

2 boxes of Pillsbury pie crust (four chilled not frozen)

Unroll your first pie crust-roll and than start cutting out circles

you can use a lid to a mason jar for this part

Thank add pie crust inside the muffin pan than start adding your apple fillings

Than grab your small cube of butters than your previously cut and add a butter to all of the tops of the apples

Then with the left over dough add to the top of the pies

brush melted butter on again before baking

bake at 400 degrees and bake between 13-18 minutes- until golden brown.

hope you have enjoyed this little treat. this is perfect for a thanksgiving coming up

Chicken Noodle Soup

2012-10-31T13:52:00.001-07:00

Chicken Noodle Soup

2 cups chopped celery

2 cups chopped carrots

1 chopped onion

4tsp. chicken bouillon

*boil until tender in 4 cups of water*

Add: 2 cups of cream of chicken

2 cups cooked chicken ( i just go and buy a rotisserie chicken from the store and shred it- way easier

1 cup of half and half milk

1/2 package of wide noodles

Simmer 10-15 min

Enjoy for the winter season- this is super easy and our kids love this!!

Baked French Fries

2012-07-06T12:50:00.000-07:00

Baked French Fries

Ingredients
1 large baking potato
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Cut potato into wedges. Mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and onion powder together. Coat potatoes with oil/spice mixture and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 45 minutes in preheated oven.

party ideas for July 4th

2012-07-03T14:23:00.000-07:00

Cute Party ideas for July 4th-

Mushroom and Bell Pepper Chicken

2012-07-02T14:21:00.000-07:00

I found this recipe from one of my favorite go to food blogs- its called 365 days of slow cooking

our family really liked this recipe.

Recipe for Mushroom and Bell Pepper Chicken with Linguine in the Slow Cooker

Makes 4-6 servings

1 medium onion, diced

1 Tbsp tomato paste

1 Tbsp oil

1 tsp dried tarragon

1/2 tsp thyme

1 Tbsp minced garlic

4 oz of mushrooms, sliced

1/4 tsp Shirley J chicken bouillon or 1/2 tsp regular chicken bouillon granules

1/3 cup water

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

4 or 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (frozen is fine)

Salt and pepper

3 peppers (I used red, orange and green), cut into chunks

1/4 cup canola oil

5 Tbsp flour

Dash of soy sauce

About 8-12 oz of linguine, cooked and drained

1. In a microwave-safe bowl combine the onion, paste, 1 Tbsp oil, tarragon, thyme and garlic. Microwave for 4-5 minutes, stirring every minute. Transfer to the large slow cooker (I used my 6 quart).

2. Add in the bouillon, water, and Worcestershire. Place chicken on top and salt and pepper. Place mushrooms and peppers on top of chicken.

3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.

4. Remove the chicken and place on a cutting board. Break up into large chunks and tent with foil.

5. In a pan heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add in one Tablespoon of flour and whisk. Add in the rest of the flour one tablespoon at a time and whisk. Add in juices from slow cooker and whisk to create a nice creamy sauce. Add in a dash of soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Add in more thyme and tarragon, if needed.

6. Pour sauce into the slow cooker and stir in chicken chunks. Stir in hot linguine and stir into the sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Review:

I was inspired by the mushrooms and peppers in my fridge to make something delicious in the slow cooker. I wanted a creamy sauce but decided to make the roux with oil instead of butter just to make it a bit more healthy. I was pleased with the results overall, but I did feel like this was missing something. I'm not sure what! It's kind of driving me crazy. Any ideas?!

3 1/2 stars.

Teriyaki Bacon Wrapped Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs

2012-06-27T12:33:00.003-07:00

My good friend Scarlett just started a cooking blog- she is an amazing cook and has some really good recipes- please check her out and follow her food Blog

"madeitateitlovedit.blogspot.com"

Here is a Teriyaki kabobs recipe from her blog:

Teriyaki Bacon Wrapped Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs

4 large chicken breasts

1 lb. Applewood smoked bacon (regular is better then thick)

1 large can of pineapple chunks, or fresh pineapples would be even better!

Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste and Glaze

Skewers

Cut bacon in half (up and down) stretch bacon out a little while still all together (lengthwise)

Trim off all the chicken fat and Cut it into cubes

Wrap piece of bacon around chicken, stick on skewer (with the bacon loose end first to secure the bacon), place two pieces of pineapple or 1 piece of fresh pineapple, repeat until all chicken is used up!

I had a few pieces of bacon left and a few pieces of pineapple. But depending on how big your chicken breasts are you could use up everything!

Place in a 9x13 pan. Poor glaze over whole kabobs. Make sure to get every single one! I did mine in layers. I did first row of kabobs, pour glaze, second row of kabobs, glaze.

Cover and refridgerate for as long as u can! The longer the better!

Then place on the grill and cook until the chicken is cooked all the way through. (My husband first had them on tin foil and they werent cooking fast enough {for him} so he took them off and just placed them directly on the grill)

Idea for father s day

2012-03-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

Such a cute gift that your kids can give to their dads for fathers day! even though fathers day is like 3 months off.. i thought i would still post this just so you can keep this idea in mind!!

download here
found here

Dinner for "new moms"

2012-03-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this on pinterest and though this was such a cute idea- i know i always struggle whenever i need to plan a meal for one of my friends. I never quite no what to bring them- check her site out here-

its really cute!

Corn and potato chowder

2012-03-26T09:34:00.000-07:00

You will need

2 pounds of red potatoes, cubed into one inch pieces
1 tbsp salt, divided
2 tbsp butter
1 pkg frozen roasted corn, thawed; about 3 cups
I used Trader Joes brand.
You can also substitute regular corn or grilled corn on the cob, kernels removed after roasting.
1 large white onion, finely chopped
3 cups reduced fat (2%) milk, plus 1/2 cup, divided
1/2 cup half and half
2 lemon thyme sprigs
3 tbsp chives, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon thyme, chopped
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

First, prep all of your ingredients and have them handy. Place the potatoes and 2 tsp of salt in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook until just fork tender, about 10-15 minutes. Place your frozen corn in a saucepan and bring to room temperature

Once the corn is room temperature, puree one cup of roasted corn and 1/2 cup milk. Set aside. When the potatoes are fork tender, drain and set aside, still in the colander.

Melt the butter in a stockpot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and the last teaspoon of salt. While they are cooking, use a knife to further rough chop the potatoes in the colander. Once the onions are translucent, about 3-5 minutes, add the milk, half and half, potatoes, roasted corn, roasted corn puree, and thyme sprigs. Raise temperature to simmer ingredients.

Simmer ingredients in the pot for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chives & 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme. Remove thyme sprigs {the leaves will have mostly fallen off so fish out those pesky stems}. Serve hot with bread sticks and/or a salad. I cheated - those bread stick beauties are store bought! They were garlicky and buttery and delicious! And once you dunk those suckers into the chowder, you won't be able to stop. It's THAT GOOD!

glad i found this recipe at dwell on joy

Crock pot salsa chicken

2012-03-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

Salsa Chicken
from Chef Mommy

Ingredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 can cream of chicken soup1 cup salsa1 package taco seasoning1 cup sour cream

Directions:
1. Mix soup, salsa and taco seasoning in the bottom of your crockpot. Sink chicken breasts into the mixture, covering completely. Cook on low for 5 – 6 hours depending on size of chicken breasts.
2. Remove chicken, shred and return to the crockpot. Add sour cream and mix well. Heat until everything is warmed through.

Enjoy!

what an easy and fast recipe- love it! Thanks for sharing

Cheesy Bacon Potato Rounds

2012-03-19T10:00:00.000-07:00

Cheesy Bacon Potato Rounds.

Ingredients:

4 baking potatoes,

cut into 1/2 inch slices;

1/4 cup melted butter;

8 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled;

8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese;

1/2 cup chopped green onions.

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush both side of potato slices with butter; place them on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides, turning once. When potatoes are ready, top with bacon, cheese, and green onion; continue baking until the cheese has melted.

found theses on my favorite site pinterest- tried them and loved them

good ideas...

2012-03-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this on pinterest and thought this was such a cute idea.

Turn birthday cards into a "book" for your child to read - so much better than throwing them away!

Italian chicken pasta

2012-03-15T09:00:00.000-07:00

Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken:

4 chicken breasts,

1 packet Zesty Italian dressing seasoning,

1 8 oz. cream cheese (softened),

2 cans cream of chicken soup;

Cook on low for 4 hours. (If sauce is to!o thick, add a little milk.)

Serve over pasta.

Thanks for sharing Boss Sanders

Pina Colada Smoothie

2012-03-12T10:00:00.001-07:00

Ingredients

1 small pineapple or 1/2 a medium pineapple
1 can coconut milk
1 cup pineapple juice
pinch nutmeg as optional garnish

Directions:

Cut off the top of the pineapple with the leaves and slice the pineapple in half, then cut away the outer rind and if the core is hard, then cut it away also. Sometimes when the pineapple is very ripe, the inner core can be sued as well.
Cut the pineapple into bite sized pieces so it is easier for the blender to puree.
Then repeat this for the other half of the pineapple if it is a small one.
Place the pineapple in a blender.
Add the pineapple juice and coconut milk and blend to a smooth consistency.
Taste the smoothie. We prefer smoothies that are not overly sweet, so it was fine this way. If you wish a sweeter smoothie you could add a bit of agave syrup.
We sprinkled the top of the smoothies with just a touch of nutmeg.

recipe found here