abt 2.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast 1 package Lipton Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix 2 tbsp water 2 tbsp olive oil PREP: Combine all ingredients except chicken in a freezer bag. Use your finger “smashing” the bag until it’s all mixed up. Then add the chicken and refrigerate for about an hour. Preheat oven to 375(f) Place chicken in a 13×9 baking dish. Brush with the remaining mix left in the bag. Bake 45 minutes, uncovered – or until chicken is no longer “pink”. Makes 4 servings. **TIP:…
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June Reading Roundup 2011
June is bustin’ out all over. – – – Oscar Hammerstein Hi ya! This is just a monthly roundup of what I read this month. Should have ALL of the reviews up in a week or two. Be sure to check back. Books mentioned: The Magic of Finkleton by KC Hilton Wither (The Chemical Garden Trilogy) by Lauren Destefano Beautiful Creatures (Beautiful Creatures, Book 1) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl Beautiful Darkness (Beautiful Creatures, Book 2) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl Cascade: A Novel (River of Time Series)…
Read MoreSaucy Steak Skillet
1 lb beef (boneless round steak), cut into serving sized pieces 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped (abt a cup) 1 can (16 oz) whole potatoes, drained (reserve liquid) 1/4 cup catsup 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp bell pepper flakes 1 tsp instant beef bouillon 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried marjoram leaves 1/4 tsp pepper 1 package (10 oz) frozen Italian green beans 1 jar (2 oz) sliced pimiento, drained Coat steak and then tenderize by beating with a meat mallet. Brown…
Read MoreJuly 2011 Book Mark
Here is the July addition to my Year of Books project. Pretty simple again this month. My “creativity” has hit a dry spell. =( Maybe next month’s will be more extravagant!
Read MoreIn My Mailbox July 3 2011
In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren in which book bloggers share the books they’ve gotten in the past week. So, I had an AWESOME week this week! Did you? Here’s is the vid of my bookies this week. I did a “long version” with the books synopsis’s, and a “short version” with just the titles. Choose your poison. Links are all below. =D So this week… Tuesday I received for review: 13 Curses by Michelle Harrison (THANK YOU LITTLE BROWN!!!)…
Read MoreChoco-nut Buddy Bars
1 cup peanut butter 6 tbsp butter (softened) 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 package choc chips (11 oz) preheat oven to 350(f) In large bowl, mix peanut butter and butter until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well, beating until nice and creamy. Gradually blend in flour and salt. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips. Spread mixture into 13 x 9 ungreased baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges begin to brown. Remove from heat…
Read MoreGrandma’s Lazy Cake
cake: 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup whipping cream 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt frosting: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup butter (melted) 1/4 cup whipping cream or milk Preheat oven to 350(f). In a 1-qt saucepan combine 1/2 cup butter and 1/3 cup whipping cream. Cook over low heat, stirring until butter melts; set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine sugar and eggs. Beat until creamy. Add butter mixture, flour,…
Read MoreMy TBR Stack for Joo-lie
HAHA… So as I was doing the edits for this months TO BE READ PILE, I had an “a haaaa…” moment. I think, I might just have, a slight accent. I’m not sure but I believe that saying “Joo-lie” instead of “Jewel-eye” just might toss me in the hillbilly category. I must process this new self discovery. “Purr-hapz ovah a big ole glass’a swee-tea…” haha. *yes, I was drinkin’ sweet tea while I was editing. But..BUT… don’t stereotype me dang it! haha!!! Anyhoo, for your viewing enjoyment. ME. With my…
Read MoreChicken Casserole
2 cups cornflakes (then slightly crushed, should make about 1 cup) 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1/2 cup shredded cheddar 1/2 cup shredded Swiss 1 cup miracle whip 3/4 cup milk 2 tbsp chopped green onion 1 tsp salt 1 tsp prepared mustard 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves 2 cans chicken (or tuna) drained 1 package frozen green beans (thawed), drained 1 package elbow macaroni, cooked and drained Preheat oven to 375(f) Make the topping: Mix the cornflakes, cheddar, and half of the Swiss. Set aside. Mix…
Read MoreTreadmill Tuesday – 1
Hi ya! Just posting a quick update. THANKS SO MUCH for all the sweet emails! I love you guys! I’m still stuck and not losing more. Not sure what to do now. Will just keep on keepin’ on I suppose. Something will have to give eventually. LOL!!! I do know I need to drink more water. I do good to get one bottle in, so… yeah, that is the main thing I am going to try to work on this week… Anyhoooo…. Here’s the first Treadmill Tuesday. Thanks for watchin.…
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