tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45948637767006095982024-02-19T01:48:42.329-07:00Simply DeliciousAdelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-49193519408748193712011-12-01T07:00:00.000-07:002011-12-01T07:00:11.787-07:00Fabulous Chocolate Cake and Mini-how to Frost a cakeThis recipe was called "The Best Chocolate Cake Ever"... It was very delicious and it was definitely one of the best.... but I'm not convinced it was the absolute best... but its worth making when you're having company over (otherwise, you'll end up eating it all yourself!)
Cake:1 box devils food cake1 package dry Jello chocolate pudding mix1 cup sour cream1 cup oil4 eggs, beaten1/2 cup milk1 Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-73484609543605891692011-11-29T07:00:00.000-07:002011-11-29T07:00:13.520-07:00Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Quesadillas
So now that Thanksgiving is over, are you ready for something other than pumpkin?
These quesadillas are some of my FAVORITE to make now! I love this recipe and I know you will too! All you need is some cooked and cut up chicken (I love having grilled chicken cut and in my freezer for easy use), cooked and crumbled bacon, grated cheese and 1 avocado cut up.
Preheat your pan with a dollopAdelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-77649021947368130892011-11-17T21:50:00.001-07:002011-11-17T22:19:52.239-07:00Pumpkin Muffins
I made these yummy cupcakes/muffins for a Halloween Party. I LOVE the pumpkin flavor. These had such a cool consistency. It was a mix between the crumby quality of muffins and the cake-like texture of cupcakes. And even better... they were so super easy! It only called for two ingredients, but I added in some spices and I loved it!
So, just a cake mix (I used white... yellow Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-14359113073926213532011-11-15T13:06:00.001-07:002011-11-15T14:23:04.823-07:00Mini Deep Dish PizzaCan you believe it? I'm back! I make no guarantees as to how long I'll be back posting recipes, but the scare I just had about losing everything jump started me to get blogging again!
So, this is a recipe I found on Pinterest a while back (from the website Dashing Dish) and I loved it. It was so quick and easy and I really liked it. I have to admit that my husband thought they were a good snack,Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-79447030052209848912011-02-28T08:00:00.002-07:002011-02-28T08:00:25.871-07:00Mint Oreo Ice CreamSo... I might have made another kind of ice cream. I had all the ingredients and those Mint Oreos were calling my name. I just had to see how good it would be in this ice cream.And it DID.NOT.DISAPPOINT!YUM! If you are a mint oreo fan, you will want to try this. Seriously YUM.So, here we go... Same recipe as before:2 cups heavy whipping cream1 (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk3 Tbsp. butter, Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-91312143319287300532011-02-22T09:00:00.000-07:002011-02-22T14:43:12.474-07:00Grilled Chicken Pasta in a Tomato Cream SauceYou know how you have a recipe bookmarked FOREVER on your computer and you just don't try it... and then you finally do try it and it is easy and delicious? Seriously. Why have I not tried this meal before now? I have had it printed and sitting on my counter for probably 6 months and just tried it a few weeks ago. I don't even know where this recipe came from anymore... its just been that long. (Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-5933690247045745942011-02-10T08:00:00.000-07:002011-02-10T08:00:02.260-07:00Lasagna SoupI got this recipe from one of my co-workers at my new job (see last post). I had a feeling my husband would love it, since he loves Lasagna, and he absolutely did. It was pretty fast and easy too! My kind of recipe!1 lb. ground beef1 onion3 tsp. garlic, minced (I used less...)1 1/2 tsp. oregano1/2 tsp. pepperpinch of salt1/4 tsp red pepper flakes1 small can tomato paste (I didn't have any paste, Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-22156656573493327842011-02-05T14:38:00.012-07:002011-02-05T16:42:22.211-07:00Nutella Ice CreamI am still alive.Just barely.I picked up another job as a nurse in the birth center at the other hospital near me... So I've been doing double time right now.And I've been orienting... and working a lot of hours. My kids are starved of attention, I'm exhausted and I've hardly been cooking... And it hasn't been new recipes. Hence, my absence from this blog.I apologize, but I'm back... at least forAdelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-28348070129585659672010-11-29T08:00:00.000-07:002010-11-29T08:00:04.499-07:00Can't Leave Alone BarsThis is a recipe that I got from Tried and True cooking with Heidi and I am so glad I tried it.I took these to work that night to be devoured by my co-workers during the night. We need something to keep us awake all night! The day shift got there and there were only about 2-3 left and they were upset with me for not bringing some for them.Thankfully, they are one of the easiest desserts I have Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-14717015380851047062010-11-28T08:00:00.000-07:002010-11-28T10:21:36.522-07:00Cheesy Chicken LasagnaThis is a recipe I have had bookmarked FOREVER and I finally got around to making it...And it did NOT disappoint. YUM!2 cans evaporated milk1 packet (1 oz.) dry Ranch dressing mix1/8 tsp pepperenough lasagna noodles for a 9x13 pan (this is usually 6 for me)2 cups cooked chopped chicken1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese1 1/2 cups cheddar cheeseBoil noodles according to package directions and set Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-73369113618215864232010-11-18T08:00:00.000-07:002010-11-18T08:00:07.004-07:00Moroccan Carrot SoupOnce again, another delicious soup recipe from my oldest sister.(That pumpkin one was hers too)Ingredients:2 T butter1 cup chopped white onion1 pound large carrots, peeled, cut into 1 inch chunks2 1/2 cups veggie or chicken broth1 1/2 t ground cumin1 T honey1 t lemon juice1/8 t ground allspice1/2 cup plain yogurt or milkDirections:Saute onion in butter or oil until translucent. Mix in carrots Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-75206444808354061182010-11-15T08:00:00.000-07:002010-11-15T08:00:04.769-07:00Mississippi Mud PieI haven't made this dessert in so many years! It brings back fond memories of my childhood though.Easy dessert, simple ingredients and very yummy!Crust:1 cup flour1 c. chopped nuts (optional... I always leave out nuts!)1/4 cup margarineCream together in mixer and press into the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Let cool.Cream Cheese mixture:8 oz. cream cheese1 cup. powdered sugar1Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-43803468928304773272010-11-13T08:00:00.000-07:002010-11-13T13:54:13.663-07:00Creamy Vanilla Fruit DipConfession: I am not a big fruit eater...And when I say big... I mean, not really at all. (Did I really just admit that?)Its horrible, really, but its true. I just don't eat fruit fresh. I love making fruit drinks with my frozen fruit, but I just don't eat fruit fresh.Okay, I'm glad I got that out there...Now onto this recipe. This is one of the ABSOLUTE YUMMIEST fruit dips ever. I would Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-82070310787980693052010-11-07T14:00:00.000-07:002010-11-07T14:11:12.640-07:00Curried Pumpkin SoupAs the season is changing **sigh** it seems that I am feeling like making more and more soups and breads. That is just what sounds good at the end of a cold Fall day(or is it already Winter here in Idaho?) .This is a delicious, smooth, creamy soup. I got this recipe from my oldest sister and even her kids love it!4-5 cups pumpkin(see this post on baking your pumpkin from Halloween!)2 T. olive Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-74314821750543884722010-11-03T08:00:00.000-06:002010-11-03T08:00:08.269-06:00Cream Cheese Rippled Pumpkin BreadDoesn't that just sound heavenly?It was...I found this recipe from Lick the Bowl Good. Its definitely one of my "go-to" food blogs for great recipes.I made this to take to a brunch with some friends one morning and it did not disappoint.Cream cheese filling:8 ounce package cream cheese, room temperature1/2 cup white sugar2 large eggs1 1/2 T. flourPumpkin Bread:3 1/2 cups flour1 tsp. baking Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-19261984536609867222010-11-01T17:00:00.004-06:002010-11-07T14:10:42.375-07:00Got Pumpkins?Anyone have any pumpkins laying around?Well, I know I do!First, I have to show off my cool designs...Haunted MansionOwl sitting in a tree. (The owl is a little damaged from the frost last night)And a skull and cross bones... This was the hubb's pumpkin, but I ended up carving out about half of it as he was having trouble with the intricacies! It took a woman's gentle touch!Okay, so back to the Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-11024622860063764182010-11-01T13:54:00.006-06:002010-11-01T14:27:12.416-06:00Canning Apple Pie FillingDo you have too many apples?Well, I did and this is how I used them... to make apple pie filling for when I need to make a quick and easy dessert... Make a pie crust (or buy one... I won't tell!) dump this in top with another pie crust or a crumb topping and bake it! So easy!First, peel your apples and slice into small wedges.Fill your quart jars with apples.Then make this sauce:4 1/2 cups Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-61551321111303125702010-10-19T08:00:00.003-06:002010-10-19T14:15:13.060-06:00Peanut Butter Bars with Chocolate Fudge FrostingI know... another really long title... But these are totally worth having a long title. Yum...I made these and after having a couple, I made my husband take them to school for the other teachers to eat because I would have eaten them all!I really like this recipe... and as far as desserts go, it has really good ingredients in the bottom layer at least... The frosting is pretty much all sugarAdelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-71717192828987516662010-10-12T08:30:00.002-06:002010-10-12T08:30:00.159-06:00Sweet Potato FriesI have been ordering from Bountiful Baskets and I am loving all the produce we have gotten. A few weeks ago, we got some sweet potatoes and I was sooo excited! I have quite a few yummy recipes that I love, but I decided to make some sweet potato fries at my husband's request.Here's the seasoning mix I chose to use:2 tsp. Seasoned salt1 tsp. tsp. paprika1/2 tsp. chili powder1/4 tsp. parsely1/4 Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-43618926003666903542010-10-05T08:00:00.000-06:002010-10-05T08:00:06.407-06:00Grilled cheese revampedI don't even want to call this a recipe, but I just have to share my latest quick lunch. I was looking in the refrigerator for something quick to make for lunch the other day and saw some leftover spaghetti sauce and I had a memory from my teenage years. My mom used to make grilled cheese sandwiches in our sandwich maker (This is a sandwich maker... Looks like a waffle maker) I love our sandwich Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-54606319945049170352010-10-02T14:00:00.000-06:002010-10-02T14:43:46.874-06:00Leaving on a Jet Plane...As we speak (or read in your case)...I'm headed to Brazil for 12 days! My oldest sister and I are meeting up in Houston and flying to Brazil to visit my parents! My parents are serving a 23 month service mission for our church and have been gone since April 2009 (when my little guy was just 4 months old!). They will be coming home in March, but my sister and I decided to get away together and Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-5750399010138564472010-09-30T13:10:00.000-06:002010-09-30T13:10:00.223-06:00Down to Earth GranolaThis is one of those yummy recipes that I got from one of my sisters... I have a lot of those, you know. Recipes from my sisters that is... and I have lot of sisters too. 4 to be exact. As well as 2 more sisters (who are my brother's wives) and then 4 sisters-in-law on my husband's side. Thankfully, they are all very willing to share their yummy recipes with me. Love them!Okay, on to the Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-22707840438381090262010-09-23T08:00:00.000-06:002010-09-23T08:00:01.853-06:00Spanish Rice WrapsThis is a recipe I got from a cookbook from my sister. Her Relief Society put together a cookbook and this was in it. It was delicious, but made WAY too much for our little family. I ended up making up many more wraps and freezing them for future use.Ingredients:2 Tbsp. butter1 pkg. Spanish Rice (Rice a Roni)2 cups water1 16 oz jar salsa (or to taste)12 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast1 cup Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-5403947686189463152010-09-16T08:00:00.003-06:002010-11-01T15:41:30.784-06:00Makin' SalsaEver since I was a teenager, I have been making salsa every single summer. My parents grew a huge garden every year (which I hated at the time... but now I very much envy) and they would grow tomatoes and peppers with which to make salsa. The summer that I was the only child left at home, my parents and I had a system. My dad would wake up first and pick the tomatoes and peppers and grill them. Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594863776700609598.post-40717289275241289622010-09-09T08:00:00.001-06:002010-09-09T08:00:06.578-06:00Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken RecipeThis was such a super easy and absolutely delicious meal! I highly recommend it to MOST of you... I wouldn't recommend nursing mothers eat this. It was a little spicy and my little one was VERY upset the day after I ate this. But it was absolutely delicious and I can't wait to make it again... in 9 months when I'm done nursing... **sigh**Okay.. onto the recipe:1 small bottle of Zesty Italian Adelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09732208704010440949noreply@blogger.com2