Hi everyone!
Tonight I launched my new blog, Heart Healthy Mama! I hope you will go over and take a peak at www.hearthealthymama.blogspot.com! On the blog I explain my new point of view, and the reasons for it. Please consider becoming a follower, and sharing your comments!
The True Adventures of Cakegirl will now officially be retired.
Thanks and have a great week!
-Cakegirl
Welcome to my blog!
I'm so glad you came to visit! My goal with this blog is to share my cooking and baking adventures, kitchen tips, and fun!! I hope you'll join me on the adventure. Keep an eye out for new kitchen tips every Friday. Have some you'd like to share?? Let me know, and I'll be sure to post them! I'd also like to share recipes and swap some with friends, maybe even cook our way through a cookbook or 2. Who knows??
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
And Finally.....My Meatloaf Recipe
Wow-it's been a while! I've been pretty neglectful when it comes to my blog-it's been a bit crazy around here!!
Today I'm presenting my meatloaf recipe. I have to be honest - I am not a meatloaf fan (nor is my daughter). But the hubby-he ADORES it! Not only on the night I cook it - his very favorite thing is making meatloaf sandwiches for the next couple days. And even though I'm not a fan, I don't mind this recipe - I actually really like the "sauce" that's spread over the top. I should also mention that we don't use ground beef, we only use ground turkey in our house.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey (or beef)
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
8 oz can diced tomatoes , Italian flavored, with juice
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
For topping:
1/3 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp mustard
2 Tbsp brown sugar
Prheat oven to 375. Mix all ingredients well.
Place in a 9x13 baking dish and arrange into a loaf shape.
Mix topping ingredients together in a small bowl.
Spread topping over entire top of loaf.
Bake for one hour.
Serve with some yummy sides- usually garlic and Parmesan mashed potatoes and green beans in our house!
Give it a try and let me know what you think!!
And I'm really gonna try to keep up with the blog better-thanks to my dear friend Marianne who requested some new recipes!!! (You never know if anyone's really interested in your blog till you get some feedback or requests!! Thanks, Mar!!)
Happy Cooking!
-Cakegirl
Today I'm presenting my meatloaf recipe. I have to be honest - I am not a meatloaf fan (nor is my daughter). But the hubby-he ADORES it! Not only on the night I cook it - his very favorite thing is making meatloaf sandwiches for the next couple days. And even though I'm not a fan, I don't mind this recipe - I actually really like the "sauce" that's spread over the top. I should also mention that we don't use ground beef, we only use ground turkey in our house.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey (or beef)
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
8 oz can diced tomatoes , Italian flavored, with juice
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
For topping:
1/3 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp mustard
2 Tbsp brown sugar
Prheat oven to 375. Mix all ingredients well.
Place in a 9x13 baking dish and arrange into a loaf shape.
Mix topping ingredients together in a small bowl.
Spread topping over entire top of loaf.
Bake for one hour.
Serve with some yummy sides- usually garlic and Parmesan mashed potatoes and green beans in our house!
Give it a try and let me know what you think!!
And I'm really gonna try to keep up with the blog better-thanks to my dear friend Marianne who requested some new recipes!!! (You never know if anyone's really interested in your blog till you get some feedback or requests!! Thanks, Mar!!)
Happy Cooking!
-Cakegirl
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Garlic Chicken Pasta
Last night I made a delicious garlic chicken pasta! It was really almost by accident. I always plan my weekly menu and Sunday, and this week I was not feeling really motivated. I had every day figured out but one, and I figured I would just "wing it" at the grocery store and pick something up.
I stood in the aisle looking at dinner kits, indecisive. Then to the right of the dinner kits were the flavored rice and noodles. I grabbed a box og the Pasta Roni Garlic Butter noodles thinking it would make a quick yummy side dish. But the more I looked at it, I thought "how bout throwing in some chicken and making it a main dish?"
So when I went to prepare it last night, I was a bit chagrined to discover that there was a recipe for garlic chicken pasta right on the back of the box! Guess my idea wasn't so original after all! Haha.
But it did turn out to be quick and delicious, and a salad and good bread were the perfect finishers!
Here's the recipe!
1 box Pasta Roni
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 3/4 cup water
2 Tbso butter
1/3 cup milk
Start by cutting up the chicken breast into bite size pieces. Melt the butter in a large skillet, then add the chicken. Brown on both sides, till cooked through.
Slowly add the water and milk, then bring to a boil.
Add the pasta and seasoing packet and stir.
Cook, stirring frequently for about 6 minutes. Sauce will be thin; remove from heat and let thicken about 4 minutes.
Serve with your favorite salad and some yummy bread!!
Enjoy!!
Coming later this week (finally!)-my meat loaf recipe! Be sure to swing back by!
-Cakegirl
I stood in the aisle looking at dinner kits, indecisive. Then to the right of the dinner kits were the flavored rice and noodles. I grabbed a box og the Pasta Roni Garlic Butter noodles thinking it would make a quick yummy side dish. But the more I looked at it, I thought "how bout throwing in some chicken and making it a main dish?"
So when I went to prepare it last night, I was a bit chagrined to discover that there was a recipe for garlic chicken pasta right on the back of the box! Guess my idea wasn't so original after all! Haha.
But it did turn out to be quick and delicious, and a salad and good bread were the perfect finishers!
Here's the recipe!
1 box Pasta Roni
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 3/4 cup water
2 Tbso butter
1/3 cup milk
Start by cutting up the chicken breast into bite size pieces. Melt the butter in a large skillet, then add the chicken. Brown on both sides, till cooked through.
Slowly add the water and milk, then bring to a boil.
Add the pasta and seasoing packet and stir.
Cook, stirring frequently for about 6 minutes. Sauce will be thin; remove from heat and let thicken about 4 minutes.
Serve with your favorite salad and some yummy bread!!
Enjoy!!
Coming later this week (finally!)-my meat loaf recipe! Be sure to swing back by!
-Cakegirl
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Cajun Chicken Pasta and Potato Pancakes
Now that we're finally getting settled in here at the new house, I am hoping to keep up a bit better with the blogging!
Today I wanted to share 2 recipes with you - Cajun Chicken Pasta and Potato Pancakes! I didn't make these 2 items together, but I wasn't happy with the chicken dish that I originally made with the potato pancakes.
I've recently had some requests for crock pot meals, so stay tuned for those soon!!
Here's the chicken pasta:
4 oz linguini pasta (I think next time I'll use penne)
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tsp cajun seasoing
2 Tbsp butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green onion, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, place chicken and and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5-7 minutes. Add peppers and green onions; cook for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper, and heat through.
In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Potato Pancakes
One of my very favorite things- so many great memories of my mom making these for us when we were kids.
Leftover mashed potatoes (whatever you've got - you can add the next ingredients accordingly)
1 egg
1/4 cup flour
salt and pepper to taste
Mix your mashed potatoes with egg and flour (if you have a large amount, you may need more of each.), until you have a nice thick dough. Add salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, heat some oil in a saute pan.
Drop heaping big spoonfuls of the potatoes into the hot oil. Cook for about 3 minutes or so (check bottom before you flip-they should be golden brown). Flip cakes over and cook till golden brown on bottom.
Serve with your favorite toppings-some people like sour cream or ketchup. I just like them slathered with butter!!
Enjoy!
-Cakegirl
Today I wanted to share 2 recipes with you - Cajun Chicken Pasta and Potato Pancakes! I didn't make these 2 items together, but I wasn't happy with the chicken dish that I originally made with the potato pancakes.
I've recently had some requests for crock pot meals, so stay tuned for those soon!!
Here's the chicken pasta:
4 oz linguini pasta (I think next time I'll use penne)
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tsp cajun seasoing
2 Tbsp butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green onion, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, place chicken and and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5-7 minutes. Add peppers and green onions; cook for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper, and heat through.
In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Potato Pancakes
One of my very favorite things- so many great memories of my mom making these for us when we were kids.
Leftover mashed potatoes (whatever you've got - you can add the next ingredients accordingly)
1 egg
1/4 cup flour
salt and pepper to taste
Mix your mashed potatoes with egg and flour (if you have a large amount, you may need more of each.), until you have a nice thick dough. Add salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, heat some oil in a saute pan.
Drop heaping big spoonfuls of the potatoes into the hot oil. Cook for about 3 minutes or so (check bottom before you flip-they should be golden brown). Flip cakes over and cook till golden brown on bottom.
Serve with your favorite toppings-some people like sour cream or ketchup. I just like them slathered with butter!!
Enjoy!
-Cakegirl
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Cheesy Chicken Tortellini
Tonight I tried a variation on an old recipe that I had. Normally when I make it, I use cheese tortellini. But as I was going to grab it at the grocery store, I noticed that right next to it was Chicken Tortellini. I thought that might be a nice change. It's quick, easy, and yummy!!
So, here it is!
Ingredients:
Olive oil
2 cup Marinara sauce
1/3 c mascarpone cheese
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp chopped thyme
1 lb cheese or chicken tortellini
2 oz shredded mozzerella
1/4 c grated parmesan
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil an 8x8x2 dish.
Whisk sauce, mascarpone, parsley and thyme in a large bowl to blend.
Cook tortellini in a large pot until just tender (about 2 min)
Drain. Add tortellini to sauce and toss to coat.
Transfer to baking dish. Top with mozzerella and parmesan.
Cover and bake till sauce bubbles and cheese melts, about 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!!
Come back later this week for a meatloaf recipe, and one of my very favorites-potato pancakes!!!!
-Cakegirl
So, here it is!
Ingredients:
Olive oil
2 cup Marinara sauce
1/3 c mascarpone cheese
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp chopped thyme
1 lb cheese or chicken tortellini
2 oz shredded mozzerella
1/4 c grated parmesan
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil an 8x8x2 dish.
Whisk sauce, mascarpone, parsley and thyme in a large bowl to blend.
Cook tortellini in a large pot until just tender (about 2 min)
Drain. Add tortellini to sauce and toss to coat.
Transfer to baking dish. Top with mozzerella and parmesan.
Cover and bake till sauce bubbles and cheese melts, about 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!!
Come back later this week for a meatloaf recipe, and one of my very favorites-potato pancakes!!!!
-Cakegirl
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Check out my Guest Blog!
Good morning! Head on over to Frosting for the Cause and check out my guest post! I was thrilled to be able to help with this great project. There are a ton of great recipes there, as well as wonderful stories and lovely pictures.
-Cakegirl
-Cakegirl
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
A Quick and Yummy Side Dish...and A Guest Post!
Hi Everyone!
Just checking in with a quick and yummy dish I discovered! Unfortunately, I have no pics (camera was still packed the night I tried it out!), but the hubby and I could not stop eating it!! I wish I could say that Baby Cake ate them as well, but my child (for some inexplicable reason) doesn't like potatoes. Now, I could eat potatoes for every meal, and I would swear she wasn't mine if I didn't so clearly remember giving birth to her. (and I could never claim she was switched - she looks just like me!! lol) Anyhow, I did include a pic of my little "ham and cheese" at the end of the post - she is a natural born entertainer!!
Here's the recipe! (we had had it with chicken, but I think it would be yummy as a breakfast casserole too!)
Baked Rosti Potatoes
2 tbsp oil
2 packages (20 oz each) of seasoned refrigerated shredded hash browns
1 1/2 cups Kraft shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup flour
1 small onion, minced
1 egg, beaten
Heat oven to 400. Brush oil onto bottom and up sides of a 9x13 baking dish. Combine all ingredients except egg. Add egg; mix lightly. Press onto bottom of baking dish. Bake 55 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting to serve.
See? Super easy - and I gurantee you will enjoy it!
Be sure to check back in on Saturday - there will be a link to my guest post over at Frosting for the Cause. Head on over and check out the cute Valentine Cookies I made!
Hamming it up with her baby cousin!!
Be back soon!!
-Cakegirl
Just checking in with a quick and yummy dish I discovered! Unfortunately, I have no pics (camera was still packed the night I tried it out!), but the hubby and I could not stop eating it!! I wish I could say that Baby Cake ate them as well, but my child (for some inexplicable reason) doesn't like potatoes. Now, I could eat potatoes for every meal, and I would swear she wasn't mine if I didn't so clearly remember giving birth to her. (and I could never claim she was switched - she looks just like me!! lol) Anyhow, I did include a pic of my little "ham and cheese" at the end of the post - she is a natural born entertainer!!
Here's the recipe! (we had had it with chicken, but I think it would be yummy as a breakfast casserole too!)
Baked Rosti Potatoes
2 tbsp oil
2 packages (20 oz each) of seasoned refrigerated shredded hash browns
1 1/2 cups Kraft shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup flour
1 small onion, minced
1 egg, beaten
Heat oven to 400. Brush oil onto bottom and up sides of a 9x13 baking dish. Combine all ingredients except egg. Add egg; mix lightly. Press onto bottom of baking dish. Bake 55 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting to serve.
See? Super easy - and I gurantee you will enjoy it!
Be sure to check back in on Saturday - there will be a link to my guest post over at Frosting for the Cause. Head on over and check out the cute Valentine Cookies I made!
Hamming it up with her baby cousin!!
Be back soon!!
-Cakegirl
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Returning Soon!!
Hi everyone!! Just wanted to let you know that I will be returning to blogging soon!! It's been a crazy few weeks as we've been working on moving into our new home! But I am excited to be trying some new recipes this week, and even more excited to share them with you soon!! So, please hang in there!
See you soon!
Cakegirl
See you soon!
Cakegirl
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
So......
So...my plan had been to make some yummy homemade mac and cheese, but my dear daughter decided that she would just like a sandwich, and the hubby is working till 10:00 tonight. It's been a very crazy few weeks as we are getting ready to move to the new house. I haven't gotten to do nearly as many posts as I would like, but I am looking forward to trying some new recipes over the next week, and sharing the results with you!
So, here is the recipe for the super simple mac and cheese. I'm sorry there are no pics, but I promise you it's yummy, quick, and really easy!!
Ingredients:
1 box of rotini noodles
2 cans of cheddar cheese soup
milk
salt and pepper
bread crumbs
butter
Preheat your oven to 350. Cook the rotini noodles according to directions on box. Drain noodles and add in 2 cans of the soup, then 1 can full of milk. Add some salt and pepper and mix it well. Melt about 3 tbsp butter in the microwave, and mix that with about 4-5 tbsp bread crumbs. Spread the noodle mixture in a 9x13 pan, and then pour the bread crumb mixture over the top. Bake for about 20 minutes and enjoy!
-Cakegirl
So, here is the recipe for the super simple mac and cheese. I'm sorry there are no pics, but I promise you it's yummy, quick, and really easy!!
Ingredients:
1 box of rotini noodles
2 cans of cheddar cheese soup
milk
salt and pepper
bread crumbs
butter
Preheat your oven to 350. Cook the rotini noodles according to directions on box. Drain noodles and add in 2 cans of the soup, then 1 can full of milk. Add some salt and pepper and mix it well. Melt about 3 tbsp butter in the microwave, and mix that with about 4-5 tbsp bread crumbs. Spread the noodle mixture in a 9x13 pan, and then pour the bread crumb mixture over the top. Bake for about 20 minutes and enjoy!
-Cakegirl
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Baby Shower Fun!
Hello all!
This weekend I had the joy of making goodies for the baby shower of one of my oldest friends! We met in the 5th grade, and living on the same block, we spent a LOT of time at each other's houses. I was so excited when I found out that she and her hubby were expecting their first baby! And I was thrilled when she asked me if I would make goodies for her!
They decided on a farm animal theme, and she asked me to make farm animal cookie favors and a mix of cake pops - some just plain pink, blue, and yellow, and some that were farm animals. (Did I mention that they are crazy enough to NOT found out what they're having??? I am too much of a planner, so we, of course, had to found out what we were having when we were pregnant! But, to each their own, right? :) )
Anyhow, we decided to turn the cake pops into centerpieces, which were then given away as prizes.
Here are some pics!
The pig cookie.
I tried two designs of chicks. One without sanding sugar....
And one with!
And a horse! (my favorite).
Here are the cake pops:
The chicken (my favorite!) The cake pop designs all came from the super talented Bakerella, in her awesome book, Cake Pops!!! You should check it out - it's awesome!!
The pig, ducky and chicken, hangin' together!
And here they are as a centerpiece!
All in all, it was a great, fun-filled day with old friends!! I am so happy for Tracy and Ryan and can't wait to find out whether we'll be welcoming a beautiful baby girl or a handsome baby boy!
Stay tuned tomorrow night for a SUPER easy and quick homemade mac and cheese recipe!
-Cakegirl
This weekend I had the joy of making goodies for the baby shower of one of my oldest friends! We met in the 5th grade, and living on the same block, we spent a LOT of time at each other's houses. I was so excited when I found out that she and her hubby were expecting their first baby! And I was thrilled when she asked me if I would make goodies for her!
They decided on a farm animal theme, and she asked me to make farm animal cookie favors and a mix of cake pops - some just plain pink, blue, and yellow, and some that were farm animals. (Did I mention that they are crazy enough to NOT found out what they're having??? I am too much of a planner, so we, of course, had to found out what we were having when we were pregnant! But, to each their own, right? :) )
Anyhow, we decided to turn the cake pops into centerpieces, which were then given away as prizes.
Here are some pics!
The pig cookie.
I tried two designs of chicks. One without sanding sugar....
And one with!
And a horse! (my favorite).
Here are the cake pops:
The chicken (my favorite!) The cake pop designs all came from the super talented Bakerella, in her awesome book, Cake Pops!!! You should check it out - it's awesome!!
The pig, ducky and chicken, hangin' together!
And here they are as a centerpiece!
All in all, it was a great, fun-filled day with old friends!! I am so happy for Tracy and Ryan and can't wait to find out whether we'll be welcoming a beautiful baby girl or a handsome baby boy!
Stay tuned tomorrow night for a SUPER easy and quick homemade mac and cheese recipe!
-Cakegirl
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Oops...a few days behind!!
Things have been so crazy busy around here, as I'm sure most of you can relate to!! There has been less cooking, and a lot more baking going on around here!! I made some delicious chocolate covered pretzel rods, as well as Oreo and Nutter Butter Truffles, some pink and purple cupcakes for a birthday party, 2 cakes for my niece's First Birthday (regular cake, and a "smash" cake), and plain cupcakes for the kids to decorate at our Cousin Christmas Party!!
Coming up this weekend: Red Velvet Cake, Cannolis, S'mores Bars and Brownies!!! Stay tuned for pics!! Below are seome pics from this past week!
My niece celebrated her First Birthday!
I think she enjoyed the cake.....
Baby Cake had fun decorating cupcakes with her cousins!!
Mmmmm....cupcakes!
A sea of cupcakes.....
Christmas Pretzel rods!
A plate of goodies ready to go for Baby Cake's teacher (I made the ceramic trays they were on too!!)
Well, until next week... here's wishing everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Have a safe and joyous holiday!!!!
-Cakegirl
Coming up this weekend: Red Velvet Cake, Cannolis, S'mores Bars and Brownies!!! Stay tuned for pics!! Below are seome pics from this past week!
My niece celebrated her First Birthday!
I think she enjoyed the cake.....
Baby Cake had fun decorating cupcakes with her cousins!!
Mmmmm....cupcakes!
A sea of cupcakes.....
Christmas Pretzel rods!
A plate of goodies ready to go for Baby Cake's teacher (I made the ceramic trays they were on too!!)
Well, until next week... here's wishing everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Have a safe and joyous holiday!!!!
-Cakegirl
Saturday, December 11, 2010
What a Week!!
Well, crazy holiday time is officially upon us!! I have been baking and cooking up a storm this week!! Tonight I'm going to share 2 easy dinner recipes, and then some pics of the 2 cookie orders I did this week.
Between baking and shopping and wrapping and packing and working on the new house, I needed a couple quick and easy dinners. So this week, I made two of our old favorites: stuffed shells and tortilla pie.
Let's start with the stuffed shells!!
Here's the ingredients:
large pasta shells
15oz ricotta cheese
2 cups grated or shredded mozzerella cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp parsley
2 eggs
1 jar pasta sauce
Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 16 shells, and boil for about 10 minutes. Drain shells in a colander, and run cold water over them to stop them from cooking any more.
In a large bowl, mix together all the rest of the ingredients except for the sauce.
Pour about 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Stuff shells with about 3tbsp of the filling and place side by side in the pan. Pour the remaining sauce over the top and bake in a 350 oven for about 25 minutes.
Yum!! Just add some good garlic bread on the side, and you're ready to go!!
Now for the tortilla pie!
Ingredients:
1 package of 9 inch flour tortillas
1 lb ground meat (we use turkey, but you can use beef if you prefer)
1 jar of salsa con queso
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
assorted toppings of your choice: sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, salsa, etc
Start by browning your meat in a skillet. When fully browned, add entire jar of salsa con queso;mix well and heat for an additional 2 or 3 minutes.
Place a tortilla in a 9 inch pyrex dish and spoon some of the meat and cheese mixture onto the tortilla. Place another tortilla on top, then more meat, then one last tortilla, last bit of the meat, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Bake in a 350 oven for about 20 minutes.
Good stuff! Then just add any toppings of your choice!!
Now, on to the really fun stuff!!
I had two sugar cookie orders this week.
The first was for zebra print cookies. Here's a couple of my fav pics!
And then I had an order for Christmas Cookies. I took a lot of pics, but here are a few favs! (If you wanna see the rest, visit me on facebook-if you scroll down to the bottom of this page, you will find a "like us on facebook" box!)
Tomorrow's adventure - a whole lot of cake balls!!!
Have a great night!!
-Cakegirl
Between baking and shopping and wrapping and packing and working on the new house, I needed a couple quick and easy dinners. So this week, I made two of our old favorites: stuffed shells and tortilla pie.
Let's start with the stuffed shells!!
Here's the ingredients:
large pasta shells
15oz ricotta cheese
2 cups grated or shredded mozzerella cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp parsley
2 eggs
1 jar pasta sauce
Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 16 shells, and boil for about 10 minutes. Drain shells in a colander, and run cold water over them to stop them from cooking any more.
In a large bowl, mix together all the rest of the ingredients except for the sauce.
Pour about 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Stuff shells with about 3tbsp of the filling and place side by side in the pan. Pour the remaining sauce over the top and bake in a 350 oven for about 25 minutes.
Yum!! Just add some good garlic bread on the side, and you're ready to go!!
Now for the tortilla pie!
Ingredients:
1 package of 9 inch flour tortillas
1 lb ground meat (we use turkey, but you can use beef if you prefer)
1 jar of salsa con queso
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
assorted toppings of your choice: sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, salsa, etc
Start by browning your meat in a skillet. When fully browned, add entire jar of salsa con queso;mix well and heat for an additional 2 or 3 minutes.
Place a tortilla in a 9 inch pyrex dish and spoon some of the meat and cheese mixture onto the tortilla. Place another tortilla on top, then more meat, then one last tortilla, last bit of the meat, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Bake in a 350 oven for about 20 minutes.
Good stuff! Then just add any toppings of your choice!!
Now, on to the really fun stuff!!
I had two sugar cookie orders this week.
The first was for zebra print cookies. Here's a couple of my fav pics!
And then I had an order for Christmas Cookies. I took a lot of pics, but here are a few favs! (If you wanna see the rest, visit me on facebook-if you scroll down to the bottom of this page, you will find a "like us on facebook" box!)
Tomorrow's adventure - a whole lot of cake balls!!!
Have a great night!!
-Cakegirl
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Busy, Busy, Busy!!
Hi everyone!! Sorry it's been so long since my last post, but last week was my busiest week of the year!! My daughter's school held their annual Holiday Concert and Silent Auction, which I was in charge of. We had over 300 people attend! And, in the midst of the craziness, my husband had to go out of town for work, and we got the news that we will be closing on our new house this coming Tuesday! So I've done very little cooking and baking in the last week, but I will be getting back on track this week. (I hope). The only thing I did bake last week were some cake balls for the concert, so here are some of my favorite pics of them. I promise more interesting posts next week! ;)
And I couldn't resist adding a pic of my sweet Baby Cake with Santa at her concert!!
-Cakegirl
And I couldn't resist adding a pic of my sweet Baby Cake with Santa at her concert!!
-Cakegirl
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