Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from October, 2016

Mama Mia Meatball Taquitos- Taste of Home Tuesday

I can't believe it's Taste of Home Tuesday again already!   Things have been crazy here- we've bought a house and the moving frenzy has begun.   I've got about half the kitchen packed, which has made meal planning and cooking a fun challenge.   I've been relying heavily on old standbys and new dishes from the Simple & Delicious cookbook. That's where I found this easy recipe .   I always make too many meatballs for spaghetti night, and I freeze them right in the sauce for quick subs, etc.   I let it defrost, removed the meatballs from the sauce and then continued with the recipe.  I used part skim ricotta because it's what I had on hand.     I warmed the sauce in small ramekins for dipping.   These were a big hit here, even with my son who isn't a huge meatball fan.    They'll make great game day snacks too.    Thanks to Lauren W for sharing the recipe!                       * Exported from MasterCook *                         Mama

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

When I heard the theme for this week's Taste of Home Tuesday was chocolate, I thought too easy!  Wow, was I wrong.   I scrolled through so many delicious chocolate recipes, I just couldn't make up my mind.    I was pulling something from the freezer for dinner when I realized that my frozen banana stockpile has gotten out of hand again.   Narrowing the search to bananas and chocolate, I found these muffins.   The recipe shows a streusel topping, which I didn't make, I wanted the chocolate to be the main focus.     Normally I'd sprinkle the tops of the muffins with raw sugar before baking, but this time I waited until the muffins had partially cooled and pressed in a few additional chocolate chips.     A chocolate drizzle would be good too.   The texture is fantastic.   Next time I will make them into minis, they will make great lunch box snacks.  Thanks so much to Donna B for the recipe! Be sure to go see what other great Taste of Home recipes are being reviewed

Loaded Baked Potato Dip- Taste of Home Tuesday

I have to admit, I've never been a big "dip" person.   I'm trying to branch out more, and the very first recipe that I pinned out of my new Simple & Delicious cookbook was this Loaded Baked Potato Dip.   I slightly varied the ingredients- I used Mexican blend cheese, dried chives and sriracha.   So easy to put together while the waffle fries are cooking.   It would also be fantastic with a nice sturdy potato chip.  I'll definitely be making this one often.   Thanks so much to Betsy K for sharing the recipe! This is the 125th recipe that I've reviewed from the Taste of Home family of publications.  I've been a fan since the 90s, and a Volunteer Field Editor (VFE) since 2015.    I'm so happy for the opportunity to be a part of Taste of Home Tuesday with Red Cottage Chronicles and other VFEs.    Thank you Maureen for hosting every week!                    * Exported from MasterCook *                          Loaded Baked Potato Dip   Amo

Spicy Maple Chicken Strips

Football used to be a family affair at our house.  Unfortunately, my husband now works weekends.   My son is more into video games than football games.   I have found that I can lure him back in to sit with me for a bit if I make fun food.  I had marked this recipe to try, but I'm not a huge fan of bone in wings, and I don't fry very often.   What drew me to it was the sauce- spicy and maple?  I'm in.   I started with breaded boneless chicken strips that I baked according to the package directions.    For the sauce, I split the recipe in half and put it into 2 saucepans.  While I love spicy, my son doesn't.   For his, I added just a few drops of the sriracha, for mine, the whole amount.    I tossed my portion liberally in the sauce, he preferred a small cup so he could dip.   It was an overcast day, and lighting in my kitchen is a challenge.  I took a quick snap or two and called it good.   Not only was it delicious, Jake hung out with me for the entire quarter.   

Pizza Quesadillas

Pizza quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that combines the best of both worlds. They make a great appetizer or a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love.       Quesadillas are a go-to food for us.  Quick snack, football fare, even dinner with a side salad. When I saw this version on the Taste of Home website, I knew they'd be a big hit with my family.     I went with just pepperoni because I didn't have any hard salami on hand. I used Italian seasoning instead of oregano. I added some to the sauce as well, along with some parmesan cheese. Thank you to Barbara B for sharing her recipe!  Thanks for hosting Taste of Home Tuesday, Maureen! Be sure to go and check out what she and my other fellow Community Cook Amy made by clicking the links below.  Do you have an amazing recipe you'd like to submit to Taste of Home? Follow this link and learn how! Want to apply to be a Community Cook?  Check out the requirements and apply here. Pizza Que

Cinnamon Whiskey BBQ Chicken Melt

I ordered this sandwich at a local chain restaurant a while back.   It was so good, I got it the next time I visited too.    I found myself craving it, when no trip to the restaurant was happening, so I decided to recreate it at home. I put together the barbecue sauce based on the ingredients that I saw online on the Fireball website. Though I liked the homemade version, I'll be buying a bottle from the site for instant gratification purposes.    I assembled the sandwich just like at the restaurant- bread, cheddar, ranch, chicken, bacon, barbecue sauce, cheddar, bread.   Butter the top slice of bread, flip it buttered side down onto the griddle, then butter the other side.   Cook until golden brown and delicious.      Enjoy!                       * Exported from MasterCook *                     Cinnamon Whiskey BBQ Chicken Melt   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method --------  ------------  --------------------------------   4             slice