Thursday, May 26, 2011

Tasty Chips Find!

Many people out there are having BBQ's for the Memorial Day weekend, so why not serve some awesome chips? These chips are so tasty and yummy that they will fulfill your chip craving spot on. I found them my local Cost Plus World Market store. The chips are from a company called El Sabroso and they are called Original Salsitas Salsa Chips. They are SO good! They are spicy salsa tortilla rounds with real tomatoes and avocados. So whether you want to serve them for Taco Night or for your Memorial Day BBQ, check these yummy chips out! They are sure to be a hit at your party! Or you can buy them from Amazon by clicking on the picture below!
El Sabroso Original Salsitas, Spicy Salsa Tortilla Rounds, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Salad Dressing Find - Cardini's Aged Parmesan Ranch

Many people are trying to incorporate more salad into their lives to become healthier individuals. But, many of those people can't seem to find a good salad dressing, or they bore easily from their regular one. There is good news for those of you out there. Cardini's Aged Parmesan Ranch Dressing is delicious and you will not bore from this find. So if you find yourself walking the salad dressing aisle at your local grocery store, pick this guy up and you will be delighted you did. This product is also gluten free, and has an delicious flavor.

Cardini Salad Dressing, Aged Parmesan Ranch, 12.00 fl oz

Friday, May 6, 2011

Breakfast Idea- Fire & Ice Oatmeal- YUMM!!!

I came up with this recipe today and I must say it is amazing. You have got to try it! It is healthy, delicious, packed with fiber, fast, simple to make, and so satisfying. So make it for yourself, your family, or for your mother this Mother's Day weekend!
 
 
Ingredients:
 
1) 1 cup quick cooking oats
2) 1 cup water, or a bit more for desired consistency
3) 1 cut up frozen banana (freeze overnight)
3) 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3) Handful of walnuts
4) Honey as desired
 
 
Steps:
 
- Put the oats, cinnamon, nuts, and water in a saucepan on medium heat.
- Stir the ingredients frequently so they don't burn.
- Cook until all the water has evaporated about 3-5 minutes.
- Take off the stove and plate.
- Add cut up frozen banana and fold it into the oatmeal.
- Drizzle honey on top and you have got your fire and ice oatmeal breakfast!!!
 
 
Now enjoy this delicious breakfast idea by http://www.shenanigansdaily.blogspot.com/
 
Happy Mother's Day!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Spaghetti Squash

This is the way I prepare spaghetti squash.

Ingredients:

1) 1 large spaghetti squash
2) Olive oil
3) Salt and pepper

Steps:

-Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
-Cut the spaghetti squash in half length wise
-With a spoon take out the seeds
-Drizzle with olive oil and spread the oil with your hands
-Salt and pepper as desired
-Cook face side up for about 45 minutes
-Take it out and let it cool for 10 minutes
-Shred pieces with fork but be careful as the squash it still hot

Note: You can add Parmesan cheese, spaghetti sauce or a tbsp of butter. I ate it as is with my sweet potato fries from the post bellow.

Enjoy!
Squash, Winter, Vegetable Spaghetti 1 Pkt. (25 seeds)

Recipe Sweet Potato Fries

This is a new recipe which I prepared today. And it was easy and delicious.

Ingredients:

1) You will need 6 sweet potatoes or yams cut up like french fries
2) About 4 Tbsp. of olive oil
3) 4 Tbsp. salted butter
4) Salt and pepper to taste
5) 1 Tbsp sugar

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
-Toss the sweet potato fries with the olive oil and salt and pepper until evenly distributed
-Evenly distribute cut up pieces of butter
-Sprinkle the sugar on top to cover
-Bake for about 40 minutes

Note: I paired these delicious sweet potato fries with spaghetti squash.

Enjoy!

Recipe by http://www.shenanigansdaily.blogspot.com/
Georgia Jet Sweet Potato Plants - 8 Potted Plants