Merry Christmas

Just want to wish you all a Merry CHRISTmas!! And remember what it stands for..

Parental Guidance

I saw Parental Guidance the other day and it was way funny and I would so love to see it again. It had a great cast of actors and a funny story line. 10 stars all the way.
The only complaint I have is you can tell Billy Crystal had have way to much botox.

Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behaviors collide with Artie and Diane's old-school methods.

Director: 

Andy Fickman

Writers: 

Lisa Addario, Joe Syracuse

Stars:

 Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei 

Opens December 25 2012

Sandwich monster

1 package of refrigerated biscuits (8count)
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup of sliced Mushrooms (optional)
2 ounces of pepperoni slices, quartered (about 35 slices)
1/3 cup of pizza sauce
1 egg beaten

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with foil.

2. Separate dough into individual biscuits; Set one aside. Roll out each remaining biscuit into 7-inch circles on a lightly floured surface. Top half of each circle evenly with cheese, mushrooms, pepperoni and sauce, leaving 1/2 inch border. Fold dough over filling to form half moon shape; crimp edges closed with fork. Brush tops with egg.

3.Split remaining biscuit horizontally and cut each half into eight 1/4 inch strips. For each sandwich, roll two strips of dough into spirals to create eyes. Divide remaining twos strips dough into seven pieces to create noses. Arrange eyes along straight edge of each sandwich; place nose between eyes. Brush eyes and nose with egg. Place on prepared baking sheet.

4.Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with additional pizza sauce.

Fish and Chips

Starting with the "chips". Its actually sweet potato fries and they are good I can't stop munching on them while the fish cooks.
1 - 1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cinnamon
I also put a little brown sugar on it as well.


Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (preferably the easy release kind).

Peal the sweet potatoes. Cut into strips that are about 1/2 inch wide on each side.

Place the sweet potatoes into a seal able plastic bag. Add oil, salt, paprika and cinnamon. Seal the bag and shake well to thoroughly coat the fries. Spread the potatoes out onto the baking sheet in a single layer.

Cook for 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes. Transfer immediately to a paper towel lined plate and serve warm.

Fish time.

3Cups of Crispy rice cereal divided (2;1)
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 pound of white fish
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian season
salt and pepper
2 table spoons of butter

1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray cookie pad or line it with foil. Place 2 cups of cereal in a baggie and coarsely crunch it. Put remaining 1 cup in a large mixing bowl.(after you crush the first half mix it with the 2nd half) Beat egg and water and put in a different mixing bowl.

2. Cut fish into small pieces (like fish sticks or nuggets.) Sprinkle with the seasons. Dip fish in the egg mixture Dip off any extra egg. Place in the dish of cereal and coat each side. Put on baking dish and drizzle with butter.

3.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.

Then I made home made Tarter Sauce to go with it.

1 c. dill pickle relish, well drained
1 c. low calorie imitation mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lemon (or lime) juice
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tbsp. drained capers (opt.)

Combine relish, mayonnaise, lemon juice and mustard in a bowl; mix well. Stir in capers, if using. Store in refrigerator in a covered jar. Yield: makes about 2 1/2 cups.

BAKED AVOCADO

BAKED AVOCADO

INGREDIENTS:

	2 Tbsp olive oil
	1 small bell pepper, seeded & finely chopped
	1 clove garlic
	1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped
	1 Tbsp fresh thyme
	Salt & pepper to taste
	2 Tbsp butter
	2 Tbsp flour
	1 cup milk, warm
	1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
	2 large ripe avocados, halved & seed removed
	1/2 tsp lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:  Sauté peppers in olive oil over medium heat (about 5 minutes).  Add the garlic & cook another 2 minutes.  Stir in the tomatoes, thyme, salt & pepper & cook 3 minutes.  Sprinkle avocados with lemon juice & set aside.  Melt the butter in a saucepan, low heat & when melted remove from heat & stir in the flour mix to combine well.  Slowly whisk in the heated milk until you have a smooth sauce.  Add the cheese & allow to melt, stir to make a smooth mixture.  Add the tomatoes to the cheese, stir to combine.  Place avocado halves in an ungreased baking dish, put the tomato mixture into each avocado half mounding it.  Extra tomato mixture should be placed around the avocados.  Bake at 450 F (232.22 C) for 15 minutes, or until browned. 
SERVINGS:  4                                    TIME:  40 minutes

DJANGO UNCHAINED

Sunday I was given to honor to see DJANGO UNCHAINED. I first have to say this is not my type of movie at all but my husbands type. It had lots of blood and violence in it but I actually have to say that it wasn't that bad of a movie. I don't really want to give to much a way about this movie so go see it.

The "D" is Silent. Payback Won't Be.-DjangoStoryline:Django (Jamie Foxx) is a slave living in the Deep South after having been separated from his wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington). When Django is held for a slave auction, Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz), a German bounty hunter who uses his former profession as a dentist as a cover, frees Django from his vicious masters, the Speck brothers (James Remar and James Russo), and gives him the option of helping him hunt down and kill the Brittle Brothers, a ruthless gang of killers whom only Django has seen. In return, Schultz will free Django from slavery completely and help find and rescue Broomhilda from the brutal but charming Francophile Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio), who owns Candyland, a plantation where male slaves are trained to fight for sport and female slaves are forced into prostitution. Django agrees, and the two go after Candie and the Brittle gang.

Runtime: 2hr45mins
Open Dec 25, 2012 (But I wouldn't go and see this type of movie on Christmas) 

December Ipsy bag

I have been a member of Ipsy (myglam) for almost a year. And I love it. Its only $10.00 a month and get you 5 samples, some are full sized beauty items. Ill try to go back and get pictures or see if I can get them off the website for you. If you want to sign up you can CLICK HERE

                                                       HERE ARE SOME :D

Chicken Noodle Casserole

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)

1/2 cup milk

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

2 cups cubed cooked chicken

2 cups medium egg noodles, cooked and drained

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1.Heat the oven to 400°F. Stir the soup, milk, vegetables, chicken, noodles, Parmesan cheese and black pepper in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
2.Bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the chicken mixture. Top with the cheese. Let stand until the cheese is melted.

Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Peanut Butter Granola Bars

1 egg white
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/3 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted*
2 cups old fashioned oats
1/3 cup miniature chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray an 8x8 baking pan and set aside.

Begin melting your stick of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. 

While the butter is melting, using a hand beater, beat the egg white until frothy.  Stir in the peanut butter, coconut sugar, and honey.  Add the melted butter and oats.  Stir to combine, then add the chocolate chips.  You want to make sure the butter isn't too hot still to melt the chocolate.

Spread mixture into the prepared pan pressing lightly to form an even layer.  Bake until the edge of the mixture begins to brown, about 15 minutes.  Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 1 hour.  Cut into squares, serve, and enjoy!

Home Made Arby Sauce

Although the beef sandwiches from Arby's would be very hard to duplicate since they are made from specially processed beef hunks, thinly sliced, this fast food chain's barbecue sauce can be cloned easily. Now you can whip up this slightly tangy sauce to put on your own homemade sandwich creations, even barbecued ribs or chicken.

Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
1 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons water
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce

funnel cake :)

Ingredients:

1 egg
2/3 cup milk
2 tbsp. sugar
1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder




Directions:



1. In a deep skillet, heat about two cups of oil over medium-high heat until hot. Test the temperature by dropping a pinch of flour into the hot oil. If it sizzles right away without smoking, it's perfect.

2. Beat egg and milk. Mix all other ingredients in a separate bowl and slowly add to the egg mixture, beating until smooth.

3. Using a funnel, drop into hot oil working from center outwards in a web pattern. (You can use a gallon sized freezer bag instead of a funnel by pouring the batter into the bag, snipping off a small corner of it, and squeezing the batter into the oil.)

4. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, remove from the oil when golden brown and crispy.

5. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

So Sad.

Our deepest condolences go out to those affected by today's tragedy in Connecticut. Join us as we share an extra hug with our loved ones today.

Sloppy Joe Burritos

1 pound ground beef
1 cup of chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup of chopped onion
1 can of sloppy joe sauce
Colored tortillas
1 tablespoon of cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon of sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups of coleslaw mix

1. Cook beef, bell peppers , and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is no longer pink stirring to break down. Drain fat. Stir in sauce; cook over low for 3 minutes or until slightingly thickened.

2. Whisk Vinegar, oil, Sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until well blended. Add coleslaw mix; Toss to coat.
3.Divide beef mixture evenly on top of tortillas and add the coleslaw on top and roll them up.

BBQ chicken pizza

Pizza dough(any kind you want)
BBQ sauce
Cooked chicken
Onion
Green pepper
Bacon Chopped
cheese

Spend the sauce on the pizza.
Sprinkle Chicken, onion, peppers, bacon and cheese all over the pizza
Bake at 450 for 10 mins.

*The picture was taking before it was cooked.

Chicken balls

I don't have a picture but Ill post one when I make these again they are soo good.

"Chicken Balls"

8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine, room temperature
1/2 tsp. pepper
2-4 Tbsp. milk
2 cups cooked, diced chicken
(I also add a bit of chopped celery to mine)
2 tubes of refrigerator crescent rolls
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
more melted margarine or butter
"sauce" for top (see below)

Combine cream cheese, butter, pepper & milk until smooth. Add chopped chicken & celery.
Open crescent roll tube and separate rolls. Flatten them out a bit and fill each with a bit of cream cheese/chicken mixture. Close sides securely around filling. Dip each "ball" into melted butter then roll in bread crumbs. Place on ungreased cookie sheet for 20 to 25 minutes at 375 degrees.

*"sauce":
use one can of condensed cream of chicken soup and pour into a pan. Fill the empty can half full of milk and pour into pan. Bring to a simmer and then pour over the top of your chicken ball

Nacho Chicken Warp My version.

My version is way different than the one of the campbells site. I also suck at taking pictures of the food I cook. Sorry. =[.

2cups of shredded cook chicken
1cup of cook rice
half of a jar of queso dip.
Tortillas

Mix all of it together and let it heat up a little on the stove. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 20sec. Put mixer on the shells and roll them up..

Campbell's® Skillet Sauce

This is what they look like. I was sent them for free by Bzzagent campaign to try out. I have to say they are not the best thing in the world. A little to salty and blah. Yes its fast and easy to cook but I think I rather spend all day cooking instead of trying these again. Sorry Campbells.




FTR: My reviews may not be all the great and detailed I like getting to the point on either its good or bad. If you don't like it you don't have to read them.