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Spring is in the Air, but It’s STILL Cold!
Author: Ginger
• Tuesday, March 02nd, 2010

*I finally added the link to Jerry’s Chili.  Sorry for the delay.  Enjoy and share with your friends!

Click pic to view Jerry's simple chili recipe.

You know, it’s still a little cold out, and I can’t resist a warm bowl of chili.  But since my hubby is sick, I’ll hold off on his simple chili recipe and opt for some Puffy Tacos instead.  I promise to link soon.  Sound good?

Just spice up your fave taco recipe using ground turkey and some of these puffy tacos. 

All you have to do is, place your tortillas (I prefer Mission because they are less chewy.) in a pan of hot canola oil, bend with a spoon, and allow to fry quickly on both sides.  (Don’t you wish you had a bowl of that hot chili to serve along side, or stuff with the same?  A fried Chili-to, no less.)  Since were all out on that end, why not go for some of Jen’s Taco Soup.

For these and more great recipes click the pic and visit Jen @ Balancing Beauty and Bedlam or Lisa @ Blessed with Grace.

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Easy Italian Anyone?
Author: Ginger
• Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
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Do you love Italian food but long for something different?  If the answer is yes, you will want to try this recipe.  It’s called Mozzarella Pie, and it’s as easy as as any skillet recipe you have tried.  My family has enjoyed this recipe for years and my sister previously posted it on her site.  So why not click the link and see what the fuss is all about.  Think of it as Lasagna without the pasta.  For this and more great recipes visit Jen @ Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.

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What’s A Party Without Food?
Author: Ginger
• Monday, July 13th, 2009
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The July edition of your party is here Jeni, so let’s grab some groceries and put together some great meals. Why not start with a simple dip recipe I found over at Boo Mama’s?

White Rotel Dip

3 packages of pork sausage (mild or spicy is fine – but use at least 1 maple-flavored)
4 packages of cream cheese
2 cans of Rotel tomatoes

Brown sausage and drain. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients and heat until cheese is melted, being careful to stir often.

Serve with tortilla chips.

And if you’re worried about eating cream cheese AND sausage in the same dish, don’t worry because the tomatoes are TOTALLY healthy, and therefore you’ll be just fine.

Pair this with some OnBorder-Cafeto please the crowd. Then we can add some other finger foods to enjoy. Like Pioneer Woman’s Bacon Wrapped Jalepeno Thingies or her Holiday Bacon Appetizers. I know, it’s not the holidays, but see you for yourself. Can you pass these up?

Pioneer Woman's Jalapeno Thingies

Pioneer Woman's Jalapeno Thingies

Pioneer Woman's Holiday Appetizers

Pioneer Woman's Holiday Appetizers

Moving on to your Mac-n-Cheese as a traditional side.

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On to the main dish which, would have to be something with flair, Asian work for you?

My Asian Mamma! She is my fave! She is sooo cute!

We can then add Some Wedding Cookies for desert. How appropriate. Thanks for this recipe Maw-Maw. weddingcookies

We will need more than that to satisfy my sweet tooth, so let’s make some of Annie Ruth’s Snicker Pie. It’s hot and this stuff rocks! If this is not enough ice cream for you, try some Ice Cream Sandwich Cake. (I originally posted my recipe with a holiday variation, but the Butterfingers recipe will be perfect for such a celebration.) Wait, it’s still July, we just have to add my fave Strawberry Jello Cake, right? More Cool Whip, please? baking_avatar

flagcakeOk, enough with the cake on my end. I’ll stop eating once I’ve had some of my mom’s choco brownies. Sound good? Stick around and see what the other ladies are bringing to the party. Should Mr. Linky decide to leave early, just post your link in the comments.

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Asian, or Something Like It?
Author: Ginger
• Tuesday, June 09th, 2009

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Inspired by Kara and her Kitchen Creations, I wanted to make something Asian for my family.  I knew it had to be something we’d all eat, with me being the pickiest of all.  I was reluctant to try Ramen Noodles, but after a lil’ taste from my hubby, needing a quick fix meal, and the genius of my youngest son, Jordon (who actually came up with this recipe), I am sold!  So, with a little ground sausage, leftover BBQ chicken, Guidry’s Creole Onions (chopped onion mixture), beef or chicken broth, Authentic Soy Sauce, and Ramen Noodle packets a series of new dishes was born.  Here are some pics of the results.

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BBQ Chicken w/Peas

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BBQ Chicken w/o Peas

The basic recipe is simple.  Put noodles on to boil and prep as directed.  Brown or warm your leftover sausage, beef, turkey, or chicken with onion mixture.   Add soy sauce and broth, then stir in noodles and packets to taste.  As a final touch, add some peas and a lil’ parsley for color.

For another great addition, try some toasted wanton wraps, which we also made as a desert.  We brushed them with water so the edges would stick, filled them with some leftover choco coated pecans, and folded them up to close.  We then fried and dusted them with Hershey’s Cocoa.  It was a perfect combo.  The coco broke up the sweetness and the desert itself went well with this savory dish.  Not bad for using what you have on hand and works great with leftovers.

What’s in your kitchen?  For more visit Jen at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam and Lisa at Blessed by Grace.

*Note: Photos by Gordon.

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**Also, since this was such a fun and easy recipe, I’ve decided to link it with Sarah at Real Life.  Check out my cute lil’ Asian avatar, and don’t forget to stop by and enjoy the others.

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Ding Dong Cake
Author: Ginger
• Friday, May 22nd, 2009

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In honor of Cake Week and Chocolate Friday, I am posting a very special recipe for you.  It’s called Ding Dong Cake.  Yes, just like the treats you ate as a child. ding-dongs Doesn’t it just take you back?  My sister makes this awesome cake and I wanted to post her recipe.  For now, I ‘ll settle on the one found at Cooks.com.  You know everybody LOVES Ding Dongs so you just can’t go wrong!  Drop by Lisa’s and have some more cake at Stop and Smell the Chocolates.

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Hey Ladies, just had to share this one with Sarah at Real Life, but keep your eyes open for an even easier recipe from Rena, and don’t forget to link your favorite post.

Recipe: Ding Dong Cake

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Ingredients

  • Devil’s food chocolate cake
  • 5 tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 c. Crisco
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • Chocolate icing

Instructions

  1. Bake cake according to directions; freeze cake in freezer for 1 hour.
  2. Split, making 4 layers. Mix together flour and milk and cook until thick; cool.
  3. Add butter, Crisco, and sugar and whip on high speed for 10 minutes.
  4. Fill in between layers and ice with chocolate icing.
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Strawberry Jello Cake WFM!
Author: Ginger
• Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

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This is absolutely one of my all time favorite cakes, which my mother traditionally made for my birthdays.  I love making it any time of year, but it is perfect in  spring and summer as a light refreshing treat.  You can even add strawberries to make stripes and berries for stars on the Fourth of July.  What could be better than that?

*You may also want to try orange cake and jello as a variation, similar to the Orange Dreamsicle Cake.  I have often thought about a chocolate respberry version as well.

I hope you will love this cake as much as I do.  For more easy cake recipes and tips, visit Lisa at Stop and Smell the Chocolates and Kristen at We are THAT Family.

Recipe: Strawberry Jello Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1 package strawberry cake mix
  • 2 packs strawberry jello
  • 1-2 small tubs Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Simply prepare cake and jello according to package directions.
  2. Once cooled, poke holes in cake with a fork or skewer. Then, ladle in jello as desired.
  3. Place in fridge to cool then top with Cool Whip.
  4. Return to fridge and allow jello to set for about 2 hours and serve with any remaining jello on the side.
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An Awesome Cake to Share with You
Author: Ginger
• Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

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This is for Lisa's Cake week, so stop by and see what she's baking.

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Today I will be sharing Sandy’s Famous Carrot Cake, as submitted by my sister Rena.  This cake is so special, it is requested by many for family gatherings, birthday’s  and anniversaries.  So click the name to view the recipe and Tabletalk to see much more.  You can find many other great cake recipes this week with Lisa at Stop and Smell the Chocolates.  Then, stop by Balancing Beauty and Bedlam to see what Jen is serving and close your day with Lisa at Blessed with Grace.

Have fun and enjoy the feast.

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Tuesday Fun with Jen and Lisa
Author: Ginger
• Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

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Let’s see, what do I want to post today?  I have some pics of recent meals that I want to showcase soon, but for now I think I’ll add another easy one from my Tabletalk page.  Since this is a week to honor Jenifriend through her upcoming Web Shower on the 14th, why don’t we take a look at one of her recipes—Mac-n-Cheese an Adult Can Love?  Sound good? And, yeah, this one already has a pic.

If you would like to view more recipes to share with family and friends, stop by Jen’s at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam and Lisa’s at Blessed with Grace.  I am sure they will be happy to entertain you as their guests.

Thanks,

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Yay! It’s Choco Friday!!
Author: Ginger
• Friday, May 08th, 2009

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What better way to celebrate (Click me!) than with CHOCOLATE?!!  So here’s another Recipe from, none other than, Annie Ruth herself. Yes, they are found in my Tabletalk tab above, so enjoy and share some chocolate with your family and friends this weekend.

For more you know where to go, right?  Just visit Lisa at Stop and Smell the Chocolates.

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A Special Tuesday Shout Out!
Author: Ginger
• Monday, May 04th, 2009

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Update: Here is Jen’s other blog!

Ok, you may remember my recent post with a recipe for a choco mug cake that can be cooked in the microwave??  Well, here’s another easy recipe from my sister-in-law Jennifer.  I thought I’d post it here today to serve as a special shout out for her brand new blog called Falling Into God’s Hands.  She is also planning another blog along the way, but don’t worry, I’ll give you a heads up once it’s out there.  Meanwhile, stop by and take a look.

I had never tasted Salmon before my visit with her, and I have to say this recipe is a hit.  So without further ado, here’s Jennifer’s Easy Salmon Recipe.  Don’t forget you can find more fun recipes via my Tabletalk tab above, as well as the many recipes found at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam and Blessed with Grace.

Thanks for stopping by my table.  Now, I’m off to visit yours.  Can’t wait to see what’s out there this week.

But, before I go, I want to remind you to grab that button and win those prizes.

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