so while I was perusing thru my Facebook newsfeed I saw on the southern lady cooks page skillet fried apples, I re-posted the photo with a comment "I think I want this for breakfast today". So I made it with a twist or should I say kick. I made a caramel Stolichnya caramel sauce to top it. The recipe is simple and easy.
1 apple cored and sliced
Cinnamon to taste
Butter
Shot of caramel Stolichnya vodka
Brown sugar
Water only enough to dissolve sugar if butter doesn't do it.
Can of biscuits
While the biscuits bake, core and slice apple, throw into frying pan with about half a stick of butter or the equivalent. While apples are getting tender sprinkle with cinnamon. Once apples are soft to touch add brown sugar and shot of vodka let cook until you get a nice syrupy consistency. Biscuits should be done viola ready to top and eat!
I know it's been a while since I've posted anything. I don't really have an excuse just haven't been up to it until now! I've caught the writing bug along with my cooking what I see obsession lol so look forward to seeing some new posts and updates while I've got the fever ;)
Hello my fellow readers, today I have an un-sponsored review teehee. I will be doing this every month or bi-weekly. Drop me a line and tell me what you think. Okay on the menu today is Gruffalo Stew a.k.a pork chop stew or soup a budget meal under $10 for a family of 7. Plus a movie review on the Gruffalo done by my lil ones Lili and Lolo. Let's begin.
They look so concentrated lol wish they did this everyday.
Bubbling Pot of Gruffalo Stew lol
Tada all ready!
Lili and Lolo review time!
Gruffalo Stew a.k.a Pork Chop soup
1 family pack of pork chops bone in
1/2 cup favorite pork marinade I used Goya Mojo
2 bay leaves
4 cups of water
2 cans of tomato sauce
pinch of black pepper
pinch salt
1 packet of Sazon
pinch of Adobo
1 onion diced
1 clove garlic diced
1 cup of rice
1 can great northern beans aka white beans
Marinate pork chops in a bowl or container over night. The next day cut the pork chops from the bone and cut into 1 inch cubes. Then pan fry the cubes in a little oil. when golden brown but not fully cooked set aside to add into a large pot. In the large pot add the 4 cups of water, 2 cans of tomato sauce and the 2 bay leaves. Let water bubble lightly then add the pork cubes, diced onion and garlic and remainder of seasonings for 30 min. Then add the rice and beans and let cook for an additional 20 min on med heat. Tada! you now have Gruffalo stew. you can sub the meat for any type you like or for vegetarian version replace meat with large TVP chunks or Portabella mushrooms either way it will taste great.
Hope you like it, make your family movie day into a theme and tell me what you've got cooking ;)
Hello my fellow foodie readers Happy August 1 ;) On the menu today is some summer sizzlers to spice up my favorite and hottest month of the year, yes my birth month August. through out this month I will have some delectable sweets and savories with enough spice to last you until you get the spice craving again lol. As well as some events, news, product reviews and more food filled fun stuff all through out August. So without further ado I present to you Ode to my birth month menu, recipes, drinks, games and art. Bon Apetite!
Menu: Appetizer: Jalapeno Hush puppies Salad: Mango chili lime shrimp salad Main course: Cajun seafood pasta Dessert: Chocolate chili cupcakes Drink: Riesling
Jalapeno Hush Puppies
1½ cup White Cornmeal ½ cup Flour [sifted] 2½ tsp Baking Powder 1½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Pepper 1 cup Milk 1 Egg [beaten] 3 tbl Vegetable oil ¼ cup Onion [finely chopped] ¼ cup Jalapeno Peppers [finely chopped]
Combine dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients and stir until blended. Using a fork, drop heaping portions of the mixture into hot, deep fat (350°). Fry each hush puppy approximately 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn once during cooking. Drain on absorbent paper towel.
"Three kinds of pepper turn up the heat in this creamy shrimp and scallop sauce. Fresh basil, thyme and parsley add just the right counterpoint, while Swiss and Parmesan cheese add their own sharp flavors. Perfect over fettucine!"
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
flakes
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped parsley
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound scallops
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
DIRECTIONS:
1.
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
2.
Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
3.
Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.
Recipe courtesy of Casey's Cupcakes, Cupcake Wars, 2010
Prep Time:
15 min
Inactive Prep Time:
20 min
Cook Time:
18 min
Level:
Easy
Serves:
24 cupcakes
Ingredients
3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
5 tablespoons chocolate instant pudding mix
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoon ground chile powder
2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup low-fat milk
5 whole eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 ounces sour cream
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Dark Chocolate Ganache, recipe follows
Edible gold dust
Vodka
24 large sugar diamond
120 small sugar diamonds
Edible gold glitter
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Prepare a cupcake pan with 24 cupcake liners.
Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, chile powder, cayenne, and salt in a medium bowl. Combine the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a 5-quart mixer with a paddle attachment on first speed. Add the sour cream and mayonnaise. Add the dry ingredients, 1 scoop at a time, allowing each scoop to be incorporated before adding the next. Once all the dry ingredients are incorporated, stop the mixer and scrape down sides and bottom. Turn the mixer up to second speed and mix well. Turn the mixer off. Add the chocolate chips and fold in by hand. Fill the cupcake liners using a 2-ounce scoop. Bake for 15 minutes. Insert a skewer into the cupcake, if it comes out clean they are ready to be removed from the oven. Let cool completely before decorating.
To assemble: Place a star tip #849 in a large piping bag. Fill with Dark Chocolate Ganache and generously frost each cupcake. Mix equal parts gold dust with vodka to make an edible gold paint. Using a small round brush, paint the edges of the ganache with the edible gold paint. Garnish by placing 1 large and 5 small sugar diamonds on top of each cupcake. Sprinkle with edible gold glitter.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
Dark Chocolate Ganache:
2 1/2 pounds dark chocolate (recommended: Ghirardelli's)
1 quart heavy cream
1/4 pound butter, cubed
Make your own double boiler by filling a pot half way with hot water. Let the water come to a boil. Place a metal bowl over the pot, making sure that the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl. Put the chocolate in the bowl and stir to melt. When the chocolate is melted completely, remove from the heat. Scald the cream (to 180 degrees F) in a pot over medium heat. Pour the heated cream over the melted chocolate and slowly incorporate; the chocolate will appear glassy. Add the butter, in pieces, to the chocolate. Mix until all the butter has melted. Let set for 1 to 2 hours. The ganache is ready when it is a pipe-able consistency.
Supplies: Theme, people or titles, index cards, pen
Select a theme of famous artists, bands, composers, tv shows or movies and come up with a list of people or titles that relate to your theme or category. Then label 3X5 index cards with famous artists, bands, tv shows etc…
So if your crowd is into: The arts do artist, composers, Broadway plays and something along those lines. Music consider bands, number one songs, lead singers Pop Culture consider tv series, reality tv shows, movies or fads
Base the difficulty on your guests and error on the side of simple rather than difficult. This way if someone knows nothing about the topic they may not feel excluded.
Now that you have the idea; make as many cards as there are guests and tape them to their backs without them seeing who or what they are. They will need to figure out who they are by asking each person one yes or no question but they can only ask that one person one question in a row. (This encourages mingling) Sample questions Am I a woman? Am I alive? Do I play music? Etc…
Depending on the option you select you can play that the first person to correctly determine who they are wins a prize or just play for fun.
Hello my fellow foodies, today on what's on the menu Shannon Pogue Eats presents: Fajitas and Margaritas! So stay tuned for some recipes, videos, pics and a cute little movie called Lunch Luchadorz! Enjoy!
Fajita Recipe 1pkg of Tyson grilled ready seasoned steak strips 1pkg of El Paso fajita seasoning 1pkg of soft flour tortillas 1pkg of shredded taco cheese 1pkg salad or 1pkg lettuce sauce of your choice sour cream etc; I chose bacon ranch dressing
Heat the Tyson grilled ready seasoned steak strips as package directs. Then add the El Paso fajita sauce pkg. as directed. Then place on a tortilla some steak, salad or lettuce, cheese and sauce of your choice. Viola! Fajitas! serve with side salad and chicken or beef flavored rice. Afterward have a nice cold margarita!
"A near perfect strawberry margarita with frozen strawberries and limeade concentrate."
INGREDIENTS:
6 fluid ounces tequila
2 fluid ounces triple sec
8 ounces frozen sliced strawberries in
syrup
4 fluid ounces frozen limeade
concentrate
DIRECTIONS:
1.
Fill a blender with ice and crush. Pour in the tequila and triple sec. Add the strawberries and limeade. Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve in margarita glasses with the rims dipped in powdered sugar.
mango chili lime salad recipe here:
