tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46240361671771143352024-03-01T05:56:22.688-08:00my kaotic kitchenRobin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.comBlogger549125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-9428738980801883942015-07-07T12:07:00.000-07:002015-07-07T12:10:43.697-07:00recipe roulette - pistachio mousse and pistachio mousse casserole..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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so you've been wondering where i have been.. maybe.. no? well i'll tell you anyway.. ha.. we've been working on the house in williams and doing projects around the boulder city house.. business has been super busy and i kinda got burned out on having to remember to take a photo of our meals.. ha ha but i am back.. ready, willing and able to get back into the swing of things.. so for my first post in months i bring you one of my all time favorite dessert recipes!!</div>
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today's recipe is one of grandmommy's from her 1000's of recipes.. i served this for father's day.. it was a huge hit!!</div>
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once a week since i was 16 and until my grandma passed we would have lunch at her house.. and on special occasions, i.e. the sky was blue.. she would make this pudding... so for father's day this year i asked my dad what he wanted and he said pistachio mousse.. it's so freaking good!! and so simple!!</div>
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<strong>pistachio mousse</strong></div>
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prep time: 10 minutes</div>
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servings: 10-12</div>
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<strong>ingredients:</strong></div>
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2 boxes of instant pistachio pudding</div>
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1 12 oz. tub of cool whip</div>
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1 cups cold milk</div>
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1 cup mini chocolate chips</div>
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<strong>directions:</strong></div>
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put everything but chips in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer until blended then add chips. refrigerate.. serve in fancy glasses.. {well you don't have to serve them in fancy glasses but grandmommy always did} but for the party i got clear plastic tumblers and served it in those.. below is a bonus recipe.. </div>
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<strong>no bake pistachio mousse casserole</strong><br />
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prep time: 15 minutes<br />
chill time: 2-3 hours before serving {preferably overnight}<br />
servings: 20 {it's so rich small pieces are best here}<br />
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1 box of chocolate graham crackers<br />
pistachio mousse (see above)<br />
1 bag of semi sweet chocolate chips<br />
1 cup of heavy whipping cream<br />
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line the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole baking dish with the graham crackers.. break some of them up them to fit..spread one-third of the pistachio mousse<strong> </strong>evenly over the graham crackers.. top with a layer of graham crackers then pistachio mousse again.. continue until you end up with a layer of the pistachio mousse on top.. make your ganache.. over medium low heat melt chips and cream until smooth.. keep stirring and once the chocolate is completely melted and the 2 ingredients are well combined turn heat off... about every 5 minutes whisk the chocolate.. for about 15-20 minutes.. once it has cooled but is still pourable.. pour it over the top.. then pick up the casserole dish and tilt it back and forth coating the entire top.. put the uncovered casserole in the freezer for about 30 minutes..<br />
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enjoy and get cook'n!!!</div>
Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-41211131448075751002015-02-12T00:01:00.000-08:002015-02-12T00:01:00.293-08:00throwback thursday.. valentine round up!!<br />
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for valentines day this year we will be up in willaims working on our <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2015/02/makeover-monday-diy-door-headbord-and.html" target="_blank">kaotic cottage</a>.. so i was thinking i would plan on our morning starting with a little <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/06/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-these_25.html" target="_blank">mimosa</a>.. then </div>
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maybe these <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/05/heart-shaped-cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank">heart shaped cinnamon rolls</a>.. or<br />
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these <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/04/insanely-good-chocolate-donuts.html" target="_blank">insanely good chocolate donuts</a>.. umm yumm.. <br />
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we will surely have these <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2015/01/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-its-my-4.html" target="_blank">scrambled eggs </a>valentine weekend.. and maybe even one morning <br />
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these yummy <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/11/chili-huevos-rancheros.html" target="_blank">chili huevos rancheros</a>... <br />
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these tomatoes would make a great side dish to any breakfast meal on this day for lovers.. <br />
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/09/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday.html" target="_blank">tomato bruschetta </a> and definitely want to have these super easy<br />
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/03/easy-delicious-brunch-potatoes-aka-home.html" target="_blank">brunch potatoes</a> ..<br />
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maybe make your sweetie breakfast in bed....<br />
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how about for lunch this super easy <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/04/for-love-of-pizza.html" target="_blank">pizza with heart shaped pepperoni </a>...<br />
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and a romantic weekend would not be complete without a <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/08/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-somedays.html" target="_blank">perfectly grilled rib eye with whiskey butter </a>...<br />
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end the evening with maybe this <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/06/no-bake-smore-casserole-ooohh-emmm.html" target="_blank">no bake s'more cake </a>..<br />
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or this amazing <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-best-vanilla-cake-with-chocolate.html" target="_blank">vanilla cake with chocolate frosting</a>..<br />
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Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-89893975242327099632015-02-11T11:15:00.000-08:002015-02-11T11:15:34.004-08:00take my word for it wednesday.. these steamed clams with "fried" spaghetti were da bomb.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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soooo this happened and take my word for it it HURT.. i was making these <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2015/01/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-these.html" target="_blank">spicy sweet potato stacks</a> the other night and was not paying attention and i sliced off the tip/finger pad of my finger.. wowzer did it hurt and typing is challenging!! be very very careful when using a mandolin. ok now on to the dish.. sam ordered this dish years ago at a little bistro in town and ever since then i always order them whenever we go and i love love them.. well clams were on sale at the local market and i decided i would try my hand at making them.. let me tell you they were delicious. next time you see fresh clams you need to try this dish!!</div>
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"fried spaghetti" is left over spaghetti noodles sautéed in a little olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and crushed red pepper... yum!!</div>
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<strong>steamed clams</strong><br />
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cooking time: 10-12 minutes<br />
servings: 2<br />
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<strong>ingredients:</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />3 strips of bacon cut into lardons<br />
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced<br /> 1/2 cup dry white wine<br /> 2 pounds of clams, rinsed and cleaned<br /> 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped<br /> <br />
*optional 1 small lemon cut into wedges<br />
cooked "fried spaghetti" as mentioned above {if you don't want them served over pasta they are just as yummy without it}<br />
crusty bread is a must though to "sop" up the broth<br />
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over medium heat in a large skillet with cover cook bacon until rendered down and just before crispy.. add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant but not burned.. add wine and crank up heat to medium-high until wine is brought to a simmering boil.. add clams and cooked covered for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until clams have opened. toss out any clams that didn't open. add parsley... pour clams and broth to a large serving bowl over "fried spaghetti", serve with lemon wedges on the side and crusty bread.. we had jake and sam over for dinner the night i served this and sam it was as good if not better than the one from the local bistro..<br />
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good monday morning!! we've been doing some upgrades again to our <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2015/01/make-over-monday-our-little-cottage-in.html" target="_blank">kottage in the woods</a>.. i really wanted a repurposed or old antique door to turn into a headboard.. i found some at vintage recycle stores but they were like 100 bucks.. so pete went to home depot bought unfinished interior door and well the rest is history as they would say.. i totally love love how it turned out and it was so easy!!!</div>
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it was already white so i did a thin layer of annie sloan pure white chalk paint over the front of the door..</div>
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i then decided i wanted an accent color on the door to give it dimension.. so i painted the raised panels with annie sloan chalk paint in the color called arles.. </div>
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i sanded certain spots to give it the distressed look then gave it a very thin coat of the dark wax and steel wooled it then polished it with a dry lint free cotton rag..</div>
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i do i do love it!!!!!</div>
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a few people inquired about the chest of drawers in my bedroom.. i bought it at a yardsale and it's from the old boulder city hospital.. it's probably from the 40's .. it's metal and just has such character...</div>
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this is my kaotic kottage!! ha ha as you see it gets pretty crazy around here.. but at the end of the day it all gets put away and becomes a kozy little kottage..</div>
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the kitchen is coming along nicely.. i need to paint the bottom cabinets and once the walls are done we will tackle that project..</div>
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the walls are a light buttercream yellow.. {that clock doesn't go there there just happen to be a nail in the wall from the previous owners so stuck up there ha i will eventually move it..}</div>
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i am not sure if i like the valances i need to see them once the couch and chair come up {which should be next week} i really wanted light even white couches but pete reminded it's the woods and dirt and can get rainy and slushy and if the dog jumped up on a light colored couch with muddy paws i would have a fit so we actually got a darker grey/blue couch and chair.. let's hope they look good!!<br />
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the pictures above were from our last trip to the house and the photos below are the ones from this past weekend.. <br />
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i really did not like the cabinet doors that were in this bathroom!! we brought them home and pete was going to just skin them in bead board and call it a day but when we got home he decided to just make new doors! i love them.. i have cute knobs for them as well and we will put those on next week.. the drawers are a different story and not much we can do so i painted them and need to sand them and hopefully they will look better.. :)<br />
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i bought those end tables above at a yardsale for 5 bucks for 2.. i immediately brought them home and gel stained them and immediately hated them.. ha but i brought them up to the house and hated them even more ha ha ha .. luckily i could change them and now i love them.. i painted the top with the ci ci caldwell grey {i had never used her product before and while i love the color i was not happy with the product itself and will stick with annie sloan} the legs are annie sloan pure white.. <br />
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this cute little stool i got at savers for a few bucks.. i painted the legs with annie sloan pure white and covered the top with some fabric i picked up at joannes.<br />
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here are few projects we are working on.. so this above cabinet has a funny story.. when pete first built the doors for the bathroom he made them to big and we were like augh what to do with these doors.. so we came up with this linen closet he is building and the doors fit perfectly and i now will have extra storage in the bathroom.. things tend to work themselves out in the long run because i love this cabinet and it will fit in perfect in the bathroom once we bead board the walls!!</div>
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on our way outta town this past saturday we stopped at yard sale and the little table was 3.00 so of course i bought it.. we had nooooooo room in the truck since it was loaded for a run to the house i almost had to go the whole way with it in my lap.. ha ha ... it's a good solid little table.. it was pine so i painted it and will add a cute knob.. i love it.. next to it is going to be the headboard for the extra room in williams. i picked up some old shutters at a vintage store in boulder for 7 bucks and pete built a frame around them with left over wood from the linen closet, when i was painting it i knocked a slat out and pete has to replace that but other than that i love it .. re-use, reclaim, recycle nothing goes to waste around our house!!<br />
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first off let me say it's always so nice to hear from you guys and some of you say the sweetest things and for that i appreciate your encouragement, comments, constructive criticisms, etc. the other day i got a fun email that <a href="http://www.chobani.com/" target="_blank">chobani</a> {ya know the awesome greek yogurt company} liked my page and asked if i could create a meal using their yogurt and share it with you and them {<a href="http://www.chobani.com/" target="_blank">#madewithchobani</a> project}.. the answer was of course yes.. i love their yogurt.. one of my favorite afternoon snacks is a chobani vanilla yogurt with about 12 chocolate chips tossed in!! umm yummm.. i also use is it in sauces and what not to add creaminess when i am trying to stay away from heavy cream or half and half.. it's a great substitute for sour cream as well...<br />
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coincidentally the day i was asked to participate in the #madewithchobani project i was creating a new dish in my noggin!! lately after work i've been working on furniture projects and so the time spent in the kitchen has been reduced.. i had initially planned on making <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/05/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-these.html" target="_blank">salisbury steak meatballs..</a> but then on my way home i started thinking do i really want to go home and make meatballs?? and the answer was no, i had a headboard to paint {that project being posted next week} so i thought what if i just cooked the ground turkey with all the ingredients i would use for the meatballs toss it with some pasta and add a cream sauce.. and well guess what!! that's what i did and it was a huge success!! we both loved it.. and so easy.. </div>
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*disclaimer-i was asked to participate in the <a href="http://www.chobani.com/" target="_blank">#madewithchobani</a> project, i was not compensated in any way and the opinions expressed in this post are my own*</div>
<br />Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-1460882029742619222015-01-29T12:52:00.002-08:002015-01-29T12:52:57.915-08:00throwback thursday.. crunchy bbq chicken <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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today is throwback thursday!! i am sharing with you today one of my favorite chicken dishes.. it's so easy!! it's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or if you cut them up and served them as nuggets or bites they'd be perfect for football party!! :) </div>
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2 lbs boneless/skinless chicken tenders, thighs or breasts {i only had breasts so i used them and they were outstanding}</div>
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ooooohhhhh emmmmmm geeee.. i can't believe i've been chronicling my culinary adventures for 4 years now!!! what is shocking to me more is that people actually read it!! one of my very first posts was this <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2011/01/breakn-all-rules-scrambled-eggs.html" target="_blank">break'n all the rules scrambled eggs..</a> it's how we've made scrambled eggs for the past 30 years.. they are so creamy.. so fluffy.. so cheesy.. in a word.. delish!! { i know that isn't technically not a word but it described these eggs to the "t"} i have made these eggs for up to 30+ people and i didn't change the way i made them one bit.. lucky for me uncle jimmy has an egg pan that can hold up to 5 dozen eggs... they are so good you must try them!! excuse the pictures if you can believe it snowed in las vegas/boulder city and i made this scrumptious breakfast new years day and we ate outside admiring the white powdery stuff covering everything..</div>
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for new years dinner i made <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2011/12/garlic-crusted-prime-rib.html" target="_blank">garlic crusted prime rib,</a> <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/04/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-easy.html" target="_blank">baked potatoes,</a> baked white sweet potatoes, <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/01/yorkshire-pudding-breakfast-and-dinner.html" target="_blank">yorkshire pudding</a> and creamed spinach.. talk about wow what a way to ring in the new year.. anyway i had left over sweet and regular baked potatoes and figured I'd make them into hash browns..</div>
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Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-46435865250872631912015-01-15T15:39:00.002-08:002015-01-15T15:39:30.695-08:00throwback thursday.. luscious pizza with garlic infused olive oil.. <br />
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it's throwback thursday and i thought i would share a recipe from a year ago.. i am a pizza FANatic.. i mean i love everything about pizza and there are very few pizzas i don't like.. i do however especially love this one.. instead of a traditional red sauce i use a garlic infused olive oil {recipe for making your own garlic infused oil can be found <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/01/easy-garlic-confit.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">here</span></a>}</div>
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these pizzas are light, luscious, cheesy, garlicky.. in a word... yum!!! </div>
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<br /> <strong>asparagus spinach & garlic pizza</strong><br /><br /> prep time: 15 minutes<br /> cooking time: 7 minutes<br /> servings: 1 pizza<br /><br /> <strong>ingredients:</strong><br /> pizza dough, cut in half, {my go to recipe that i use can be found <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/04/for-love-of-pizza.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">here</span></a> or a pre made pizza dough from the store is fine i recommend whole foods.. which is what i used this time}<br /> 1 cup of fresh grated mozzarella cheese <br /> 6 or 7 asparagus spears, woody ends removed and chopped <br /> 1 cup fresh spinach leaves<br /> 6-8 roasted garlic cloves <br /> garlic oil {recipe for roasted garlic cloves and oil can be found <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/01/easy-garlic-confit.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">here..}</span></a><br /> fresh cracked black pepper</div>
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<br />preheat your oven to 500 degrees (f) for 30 minutes with your pizza stone in the oven.. while it's heating up get a medium saute pan and heat two twirls around the pan with garlic olive oil over medium heat.. add your asparagus and cook for about 2 minutes then add your spinach and cook another 3-4 minutes.. remove from stove.. now cut the pizza dough in half {reserve other half for the sausage pizza below} and roll out one 1/2 of the dough on a floured surface to the thickness your family likes.. slide the pizza dough on to a piece of parchment paper..brush garlic olive oil all over dough and then add your fresh cracked black pepper.. now it's time to sprinkle your mozzarella.. then add spinach and asparagus and roasted garlic cloves over cheese. now pick up parchment and pizza and slide gently onto pizza stone.. bake until lightly brown and cheese is melted.. about 6-7 minutes.. but keep an eye on it the thin pizza cooks up pretty fast.. remove from oven and allow to cool for about 3-4 minutes. slice and serve..</div>
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<br /> <strong>hot italian sausage pizza</strong><br /><br /> prep time: 15 minutes<br /> cooking time: 7 minutes<br /> servings: 1 pizza<br /><br /> <strong>ingredients:</strong><br /><br /> pizza dough, cut in half {my go to recipe that i use can be found <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/04/for-love-of-pizza.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">here</span></a> or a pre made pizza dough from the store is fine i recommend whole foods..}<br /> 1 cup of fresh grated mozzarella cheese <br /> 2 hot italian sausage links, casing removed<br /> garlic oil {recipe for roasted garlic cloves and oil can be found <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/01/easy-garlic-confit.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">here..}</span></a><br /><br /><strong>directions: </strong></div>
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<br />preheat your oven to 500 degrees (f) for 30 minutes with your pizza stone in the oven.. while it's heating up get a medium saute pan and cook your sausage until no longer pink and crumbly, remove from stove and set aside.. take your other half of the dough and roll out on a floured surface to the thickness your family likes.. slide the pizza dough on to a piece of parchment paper..brush garlic olive oil all over dough and then sprinkle your mozzarella all over.. add cooked italian sausage over the cheese... pick up parchment and pizza and slide gently onto pizza stone.. bake until lightly brown and cheese is melted.. about 6-7 minutes.. but keep an eye on it the thin pizza cooks up pretty fast.. remove from oven and allow to cool for about 3-4 minutes. slice and serve..<br /><br />enjoy and get cook'n!!</div>
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i was never a sweet potato kinda person.. except of course for <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/11/recipe-roulette-grandmommys-sweet.html" target="_blank">grandmommy's sweet potato casserole</a>.. other than my once a year treat at thanksgiving i never ate sweet potatoes.. then a few years back i tried sweet potato fries.. ohh yumm.. but never a baked sweet potato or anything like that.. then about a month ago pete bought white sweet potatoes and i baked them.. holy moly were they good!! they didn't even need butter..they were so good.. so decided to venture out a little bit and try some other recipes calling for sweet potatoes but to use the white sweet potatoes.. these little stacks are ridiculously good.. so easy but so good. i came across this recipe <a href="http://www.kimshealthyeats.com/rosemary-sweet-potato-stackers/" target="_blank">rosemary sweet potato stackers</a> and knew i wanted to make my own version of them.. and boy did they turn out good.. </div>
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preheat oven to 375 degrees.. spray a standard 12 cup standard muffin tin with pam or another non stick cooking spray.. slice your potatoes.. a mandolin works best here.. in a large mixing bowl combine melted butter, parmesan, thyme, red pepper and salt.. add sliced potatoes.. toss to evenly coat.. layer the potato slices into the muffin cups and fill to the top.. give each a quick shot of the pam or non stick cooking spray.. bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and starting to get crispy.. remove from oven and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes before serving.. add additional thyme and parmesan if desired right before serving.. soo good!! {they were good with spicy ketchup too} *i'[ve made them a few different ways too.. i've alternated between regular russet potatoes and sweet potatoes and recently for breakfast i cubed up the sweet potatoes tossed in the same ingredients and roasted them.. super good*</div>
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happy happy 2015!! i hope everyone's holiday was magical and filled with family and friends.. we've been busy in the gullo household and below is a little bit of what we've been doing.. we bought a "weekend/retirement" home recently in a small town called williams, arizona, population 3000 {now 3002} ha ha . it is the gateway to the grand canyon.. cutest little town ever.. we bought on the outskirts in the "woods".. we absolutely love it.. it's so cute.. we are about 26 miles from the grand canyon..</div>
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now the first several photos are of what the house looked before we bought it.. this was from the first time we saw it and if you can believe despite all the clutter i absolutely loved it.. her decorating ideas and taste differ from mine and i haven't figured out why there were so many mirrors everywhere but oh well.. i wanted you to see the changes we've made.. so get comfy and let's jump right in.. comments, suggestions, ideas, etc. are welcomed.. </div>
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this is the living room by the front door.. see those mirrors stacked there behind the dresser? mirrors where all over the house..</div>
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this is the extra room.. there was sooo much stuff.. </div>
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the bathroom was filled with stuff and hardly an inch of wall space was vacant..</div>
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this is the master bedroom!!</div>
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a better view of the living room from the front door angle..</div>
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let me tell you for the house only being 900 sq. feet they utilized every inch of space.. </div>
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moving in day..</div>
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we brought up this <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/05/diy-chalk-paint-second-project-yardsale.html" target="_blank">table and chairs</a> that i painted with the chalk paint.. we sit on over an acre and the back patio is awesome.. i love it and our view is breathtaking..</div>
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our first snow fall.. </div>
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the empty living room.. this is the wall they had their couch on..</div>
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we thought we'd keep the yellow paint until we saw what a horrible job they did and all the holes.. when they painted they didn't cover anything up painted right over fixtures, the smoke detector, etc.. we've got a lot of painting to do.. as you can see they took the fixtures and window covers. they even took the fridge and a garage we had out back.. augh what a nightmare the day we tried to move in.. luckily it all worked out..</div>
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this is the corner of the master bedroom.. i was almost sad to put up sheers over the windows because the view of our first sunset was amazing..</div>
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this is the extra bedroom.. looks a lot different without all that stuff, huh?</div>
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i just love this kitchen.. </div>
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ok so we are starting to put our stamp on the house.. we picked up this chair from pete's brother.. i ordered a cover and it's way toooooo big but that's ok.. we starting painting the walls with kilz and will paint with a light buttercream yellow.. we picked up that coffee table for 20 bucks.. sanded it down stained and painted it, the end tables i got for 5.00 and stained them and i think i am going to add some paint to them this one color just isn't for me.. </div>
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we got this amazing marble table from pete's dad.. it was in the tropicana hotel in the 60's, unfortunately once we got all the dish paraphernalia on it it just wont' work as a tv stand.. but never fear it's going somewhere in the house.. the ladder we used to hold the cabinet doors while drying.. </div>
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so we've begun changing the kitchen.. we painted the upper cabinets in a pure white and the walls a lemon yellow.. the bottom cabinets are going to painted a rich navy blue.. i want to get an industrial looking light for over the sink.</div>
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the bathroom was scary!! we are going to do a wainscoting with beadboard on the bottom half of the walls and a light yellow or white on the top.. pete removed the cabinets doors and built new ones with beadbaord,.. {i'll show you those hopefully next week} </div>
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we picked up a dresser off a yard sale face book page and converted it into a console. i am going to make a faux back to cover the holes and wires that was bugging me all weekend.. ha ha {the house is in total disarray and the walls are every color in the rainbow but seeing those holes and wires is what bugged me.. yeah pete thinks i am weird too} </div>
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this is the master bedroom!! i picked the chair up for a buck.. i don't like it's color and will re paint it.. the vanity i got from sam's sister.. the "dresser" in the corner is actually a metal chest of drawers that came out of the hospital in boulder city in the 60's.. it's awesome!!!!!</div>
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the little night stand i picked up at savers for a few bucks and painted it..i bought a headboard at a yard sale for 10 bucks and brought it home and painted it, i love love it.. unfortunately it's a king and our bed is a queen so jake and sam got a new headboard.. and pete got a raised panel door which we will paint and convert into a headboard.. {that's my project for this week so hopefully i can share with you soon}we are going to paint these walls either a white or very light yellow..</div>
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we've started the re do on the bathroom.. yeah that color of yellow on the walls didn't cut the mustard.. ha ha get it..because well it looks like mustard.. ha :) we are going with a very light yellow or white.. </div>
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here is the extra bedroom.. its kinda beachy, coastal inspired.. i thought you could get the best of both worlds in this room.. beachy casual fun while in the beautiful snowy mountains.. the headboard for this room is going to be old shutters we are going to upcycle into a headboard.. stay tuned for that.. the end table was one pete's sister had outside to donate.. we rescued it and painted it and i just love it.. it's one heavy little thing!!</div>
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i just love the light in the kitchen..</div>
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one of my favorite refurbished pieces is the kitchen table.. it's an antique thresser table we got from a used furniture store.. i stained the top and painted the legs.. i love love it.. now for the chairs *insert sad face here*.. i picked them at a vintage store in boulder for 5 bucks each.. i painted the fabric on one of them with annie sloan pure white and the legs with annie sloan blue.. it turned out great.. then i got side tracked and left it outside while it was drying and we had an unexpected down pour.. i couldn't save it well at least not without some help.. so i ordered chair covers and they are working out great.. {for now} i don't like the blue legs with the chair covers so i will change that very soon too!! </div>
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well there you have it.. so far.. it needs a lot and we are looking forward to all the projects it holds.. we still need a couch and some other key pieces of furniture but we don't want to rush and buy something that doesn't work up there..so for now every weekend it will get a little change. a little sprucing up.. a little love.. then when the weather warms up the property will get an overhaul.. ohh the possibilities are endless!! i might finally get that pizza oven i've been dying for.. </div>
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thanks for stopping by.. check back tomorrow i'll be back to posting recipes!!</div>
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it's been a crazy last few months!! first shelby announced she was moving to port orchard, wa.. that threw me for a loop.. so we planned it got it all ready and unfortunately it didn't work out. i was excited for her to have a new adventure but sad she was doing it so far away.. now here new adventure will be in vegas. she is starting barber school in a few months!! yeah shell!! and jake finishes his last law school exam tomorrow for this semester.. *whew* glad that is almost over. he tends to get a bit umm shall we say cranky during final exams.. and then on to my news!!!! i am so excited.. pete and i bought a little cabin/cottage in the woods!! {sounds kinda fairy tale-ish when said that way ha} it's in a small town called williams, arizona, which is the "gateway" to the grand canyon.. we actually have a view {long distant view albeit but a view } of the grand canyon! it's so cute and i love love love it.. but it does need a lot of work.. it's on over an acre and the previous owners did nothing with the land but use it to store their junk, while they removed 99% of their stuff there still is some stuff we need to remove.. we also would like to have part of it graded down flat for a bbq pit, cooking fire pit and seating area.. that is of course down the road! what needs to be done now is the inside... they kinda made the house a little crazy inside ha.. i will show pictures tomorrow we've got a looooooooooong way to go and i can't wait! lot's of fun projects in our future!! we've tried to furnish and decorate the house from yard sales, thrift stores, used furniture stores.. etc.. {except the mattresses} and we might have to break down and buy a couch from a furniture store.. we'll see.. pete has been pretty picky about the couch!</div>
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with all that going on i've neglected this poor little blog and i am sorry. but i think i am back into the swing of things.. we won't be going to the house in williams for several weeks with all the christmas activities we have coming up so it's my goal to post 4-5 times a week again.. check on tuesdays i will share with you our projects as we complete them..</div>
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today for throw back thursday i am sharing my past favorite holiday recipes!! </div>
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i make this christmas morning to have while opening presents.. <br />
<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/05/heart-shaped-cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank">heart shaped cinnamon rolls </a> </div>
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then we go to my mom's house and after presents we have this breakfast and have been doing so for probably 35 years.. <br />
<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/01/simple-and-tasty-huevos-rancheros.html" target="_blank">christmas morning huevos rancheros</a><br />
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curtis and janet have a christmas eve party every year and janet's mom makes the best cuban pork and black beans..{my recipe here doesn't come close to how amazing her mom's is but mine is pretty darn good}<br />
<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-eve-cuban-pork-roast.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">christmas eve cuban pork and black bean "soup"</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/01/yorkshire-pudding-breakfast-and-dinner.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">yorkshire pudding</span></a><br />
{I love yorkshire pudding with either prime rib or leg of lamb it's one of my all time favorite holiday meals!}<br />
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2011/12/garlic-crusted-prime-rib.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">garlic crusted prime rib</span></a><br />
{love me some prime rib.. rare.. with spicy horseradish!!}<br />
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/08/grilled-butterflied-leg-of-lamb-with.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">grilled butterflied leg of lamb</span></a><br />
{grilled leg of lamb is outstanding!}<br />
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2011/12/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-this-is.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">hot cocoa!!</span></a><br />
{this cocoa is amazing.. add a little alcohol to make it even better here are <a href="http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/02/7-ways-to-spike-your-hot-cocoa-boozy-hot-chocolate.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">7 ways to spike your hot cocoa make it a boozy hot chocolate</span></a>}<br />
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-grandmother-always-made-toffee.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">grandmommy's toffee squares </span></a><br />
{wouldn't be christmas without these}<br />
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2011/12/grandmommys-christmas-snow-balls.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">grandmommy's christmas snow balls</span></a><br />
{i love this cookie}<br />
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/03/take-my-word-for-wednesday-these-spicy.html" target="_blank">spicy ham 'n swiss sliders</a><br />
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MEERY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS<br />
from my family to your <br />
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Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-64398526724931503782014-11-06T00:01:00.000-08:002014-11-06T00:01:00.431-08:00throwback thursday.. happy fall y'all!! pumpkin crunch cake and pumpkin cinnamon donuts!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this time of year!! now don't get me wrong me i love me some summer too, especially living in vegas and near lake mead.. but i also love fall and when everything is pumpkin!! so for today's throwback thursday i wanted to share with you 2 of my favorite and easiest pumpkin recipes!! you will not be disappointed if you make them this November {or anytime of the year}!!</div>
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<strong>pumpkin crunch cake</strong><br />
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prep time: 5 minutes<br />
cooking time: 5-60 minutes<br />
servings: 8-12 (depending on the size of pieces you serve)<br />
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1 box betty crocker super moist spice cake mix <br />
2 cups pumpkin butter (my recipe can be found <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/11/spiced-pumpkin-butter.html" target="_blank">here)</a> *<br />
1 can of evaporated milk<br />
3 large eggs<br />
1 cup chopped pecans<br />
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips<br />
1 cup butter, melted<br />
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pre heat your oven to 350 degrees (f). spray the bottom of your casserole dish with pam. mix pumpkin butter with evaporated milk and eggs.. whisk to combine.. pour mixture into your casserole dish.. sprinkle dry cake mix over pumpkin mixture.. then top with pecans and chocolate chips.. drizzle melted butter over entire thing.. bake 50-55 minutes.. remove from oven allow to cool about 15 minutes and serve warm or you can serve room temperature... top with whipped topping if you would like..<br />
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* if you don't have pumpkin butter you can use 1 15oz. can of pumpkin puree, 1.5 cups sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice and 1/2 tsp. salt<br />
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<strong>pumpkin cinnamon chip donuts</strong></div>
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prep time: 5 minutes<br />
coking time: 15 minutes<br />
servings: 12 donuts<br />
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<strong>donuts:</strong><br />
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1/2 cup butter, melted<br />
3 large eggs, slightly beaten<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
1 cup pumpkin puree <br />
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
1 tsp. baking powder<br />
1 3/4 cups flour<br />
1/4 cup cinnamon chips<br />
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cinnamon - sugar {which is 2 tblsp. of sugar and 2 tblsp. of cinnamon mixed}.. any left overs put in an airtight container and use it on the best <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-yummiest-cinnamon-toast-ever.html" target="_blank">cinnamon toast</a> ever.. <br />
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preheat oven to 350 degrees {f}.. lightly spray your standard donut pan.. beat together the butter, eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree, spice, salt and baking powder until smooth.. add flour and cinnamon chips and mix until well combined.. fill the wells of your donut pan 3/4 of the way.. bake for approx. 15 minutes or until your cake tester once inserted comes out clean.. remove donut pan from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.. then with a spatula loose the edges and transfer to a cooling rack.. in a small wide mouthed bowl mix the cinnamon and sugar.. while they are still warm take each donut and dip in the cinnamon/sugar mixture and place back on the cooling rack.. allow to completely cool and serve {if you don't allow to cool completely they are slightly fragile but super yummy while warm so might be worth the risk!!}<br />
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Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-72185870090966767012014-11-05T14:04:00.001-08:002014-11-05T14:04:40.120-08:00take my word for it wednesday.. it was our 40th anniversary of going camping at doheney state beach.. full menu<div align="center">
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it's been 40 years that we've been going camping at doheney state beach and although the other campers in our group have changed.. it's pretty much always been our family.. this year we ended up having about 19 at the campsite at one point.. camping was me, pete, shell, patrick, jake, sam, curtis, janet, ollie and amelia.. staying in hotels near the camp ground where my mom, dad, janet's mom and dad, my cousin sharon, ollie's god father and amelia's god mother.. coming to visit from near by cities was my cousin jimmy and childhood friend {who we started this entire adventure of camping here with when we were kids} and her hubby!!<br />
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parking cars was a little crazy but there was plenty of food, laughter and good cheer!!<br />
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so to get the menu started i made a big pot of chili the morning we left.. i got up at 5:30 and put it on and then an hour before we left i turned it off.. left it in the pot put it in an ice chest and away we went.. </div>
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so the first night while setting up camp we had <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/09/throwback-thursday-turkey-chili.html" target="_blank">spicy turkey chili</a>..</div>
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the following morning i made <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2011/01/breakn-all-rules-scrambled-eggs.html" target="_blank">cheesy scrambled eggs</a> {excuse the photo it was the second post i ever did ... so this weekend i am so going to re do the photo and dish} i then made bacon and potatoes like the ones below..</div>
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/03/easy-delicious-brunch-potatoes-aka-home.html" target="_blank">home fries..</a> i served everything with flour tortillas on the side and the left over chili for burritos.. I also made before we left <br />
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/10/throwback-thursday-homemade-cinnamon.html" target="_blank">homemade cinnamon rasin bread and orange cranberry bread..</a> to snack on while breakfast was cooking..</div>
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after breakfast i whipped up a big pitcher of sangria and kept it in the cooler for when guests stopped by.. my cousin jimmy and sam loved it.. </div>
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for lunch the first day i made <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/08/chili-dawgs.html" target="_blank">chili dawgs</a> and </div>
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for dinner i did a grilled <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/el-pollo-loco-chicken-375027" target="_blank">el pollo loco type chicken</a> with beans and rice.. i'll share that recipe soon..</div>
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the next morning i made <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/10/chocolate-chip-pancakes-and-chocolate.html" target="_blank">fluffy chocolate chip pancakes</a>.. i also had blue berries, strawberries and bananas.. so some had blue berry, strawberry, chocolate chip banana pancakes.. there was all kinds of craziness going on.. i didn't make pumpkin though and i think next year i will.. i served it with the <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2011/01/breakn-all-rules-scrambled-eggs.html" target="_blank">cheesy scrambled eggs</a> again, bacon and sausage.. and of course <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/11/thirsty-thursday-spicy-bloody-mary-with.html" target="_blank">bloody marys</a> and <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/06/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-these_25.html" target="_blank">mimosas..</a><br />
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/04/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-easy.html" target="_blank">baked potato</a> but cooked in a dutch oven over the grill.. i also served salad and garlic bread that i grilled on a griddle on my coleman stove.. and for desert.. </div>
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a s'more bar!!! {basically the left over s'more stuff i had left over from <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/10/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-petes.html" target="_blank">pete's 50th birthday bash..}</a><br />
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it was a busy weekend.. but we had an amazing time!! ollie caught a fish which tio pete cleaned and i wrapped in foil with some butter, garlic and lime and grilled.. pete said it was most excellent!!<br />
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pete photo bombing shell and patrick.. ha<br />
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jake and sam going to go play catch and take frankie for a walk.. <br />
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ollie with bob and poppi..<br />
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the boys enjoying the beach.. <br />
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enjoy and get camp'n!!!</div>
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with thanksgiving coming up I thought I would share with you my grandmother's famous sweet potato casserole.. it was so popular at thanksgiving she took to showing up with the recipe already written out because she knew she would be asked by someone for the recipe! </div>
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to me it's the symbol of thanksgiving.. i could not imagine a holiday without this dish.. and i didn't use to like sweet potatoes but have alwaysssssssss loved this dish!!</div>
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the origin of the recipe is a mystery.. my grandma has always made it and that's that.. ha </div>
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the crunchy topping is to die for.. now warning there is NOTHING light, less fat or low sugar about this recipe.. it's straight up indulgent and pretty much that's why it only gets made once a year.. </div>
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but it's amazing.. try it this year you will not be disappointed.. </div>
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and here is the recipe in grandmommy's own hand..<br />
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cooking time: 40 minutes</div>
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servings: 8-10</div>
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1 40 oz. can of yams, mashed (or 3 cups mashed sweet potato or yams)</div>
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1 stick of butter, melted</div>
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1/2 cup of white sugar</div>
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2 tsp. vanilla</div>
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar</div>
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mix casserole ingredients together in a glass casserole dish {not sure it has to be glass but my grandma always liked it in the glass} then in separate medium mixing bowl combine topping mixture and pour over yams as a topping.. {don't mix in} bake at 350 degrees (f) for 35-40 minutes or until light golden brown.. </div>
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Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-91363345798294155542014-11-03T11:50:00.001-08:002014-11-03T14:02:40.152-08:00grilled sweet and spicy mustard pork chops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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i feel like a bad boyfriend these days and all i am doing is apologizing for not paying attention to you guys or not being around enough.. sorry :(* but that will end soon.. it's been crazy busy here at work and pete and i have a few fun things in the works.. once they are set in stone i will share them with you.. but if all goes well and as planned look for more cold weather yummy meals and diy refurbishing posts this winter.. so without jinxing it just keep your fingers crossed for us!!</div>
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also what kept me away we went on our annual doheney camping trip and this year it blossomed to about 17 people at one point i was feeding at the campsite.. i'll share those recipes this wednesday.. in the meantime i am sharing a wonderful dish inspired by our friend lo!! thanks tina and lo!! :) </div>
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tina and lo one day were telling about a tri tip they had grilled. they slathered it with mustard then added a dry rub then at the end of grilling it added some spicy garlic jam i had gotten lo for his bday from schepf's farm in queens creek, arizona.. well i wasn't making tri trip that night and i didn't get myself any of the garlic jam so i improvised with pork chops.. and let me tell you it came out ahhhmaaaaaaaaaaaazing!! this might be one of my favorite ways to grill pork chops!!</div>
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the hot peach pepper preserves is amazing but if you can't find something similar mixing peach preserves with hot pepper jelly will do the trick!!</div>
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<strong>grilled sweet an spicy mustard pork chops</strong><br />
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cooking time: 15 minutes <br />
servings: 4<br />
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4 (1.5 inch) pork chops<br />
bbq rub {recipe below}<br />
2 tblsp. mustard {i used a habanero mustard that was delish i've also used regular or even dijon before..}<br />
hot peach pepper preserves {if you don't have it just combine peach preserves with hot pepper jelly to taste}<br />
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slather your chops in mustard and add dry rub all over and place in the fridge for 2-3 hours before grilling .. then when ready remove chops from fridge and bring to room temperature.. while your doing that pre heat your grill to medium-high heat.. grill the chops 5-7 minutes each side.. after a minute or so of grilling brush them with the spicy preserves.. continue to grill 6 or so minutes.. your looking for an internal temperature of 140-145.. remove chops from grill and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.. <br />
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1 tblsp.. chili powder {i used a garlic chili powder if you don't have that use 1/2 tblsp. chili powder and 1/2 tblsp. garlic powder}<br />
2 tsp. cumin</div>
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2 tsp. onion powder<br />
2 tsp. cayenne <br />
1 tblsp. smokey paprika<br />
2 tsp. pepper<br />
2 tsp. salt</div>
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combine all ingredients in a small bowl.. keep in an airtight container until use and any left overs keep in the container. super yummy.<br />
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Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-4329341244973701842014-10-09T11:35:00.000-07:002014-10-09T11:35:07.245-07:00thirsty thursday.. pomegranate sangria<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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please please excuse these photos!! it was a <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/10/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-petes.html" target="_blank">party</a> after all :) i have the most beautiful pomegranate tree in my front yard and come this time of year i seek out recipes calling for pomegranates. so when i found this one <a href="http://www.climbinggriermountain.com/2013/11/bourbon-pomegranate-sangria.html" target="_blank">here</a> i knew i wanted to make it for pete's 50th b day party..</div>
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soo i don't like sangria.. truth be told i don't like wine.. but i knew some guests did.. namely sam.. he he she loves sangria!! </div>
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the over all consensus.. and i am quoting here.." the best sangria i've ever had.." "this is better than milo's"..{a local wine bar} so you can't take my word for it but take the guests world for it.. this sangria is delish!!! {my niece jessie is due to have another baby any day now and first thing she asked for when she is allowed is this sangria!!}</div>
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<strong>pomegranate sangria</strong><br />
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servings: 6-8 {can be doubled or tripled for parties}<br />
prep time: 5 minutes<br />
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2 oranges, sliced<br />
1/2 a pomegranate's seeds<br />
1 cup pomegranate/blue berry juice<br />
3 tblsp. sugar<br />
1/2 cup bourbon<br />
juice of 1 lemon<br />
1 bottle red wine {i used pinot noir}<br />
2 cups 7-up or sprite<br />
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in a large pitcher or drink dispenser combined all the ingredients and place in fridge for up to 2-3 hours before serving.. allow all the flavors to meld.. when ready to serve remove from fridge give it a quick stir and serve over ice.. you might want to have more pomegranate seeds and oranges on the side to garnish!!<br />
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good morning and today is take my word for it wednesday!! and today you must take my word for it this party was awesome!! we got to see old friends.. a lot of family and everyone had a good time! now it was 10 months in the making and took a lot of hard work {only because we decided to re do the bathroom, that post <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/10/tip-trick-tuesday-revamp-and-update-our.html" target="_blank">here..</a>, convert an old bed/junk room into a craft/work out room and add bar stools to the back yard kitchen area, that post <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/08/tip-trick-tuesday-refurbished-yard-sale.html" target="_blank">here..,</a> convert shell's old room into a guest room, that post <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/07/tip-trick-tuesday-refurbishing-old-lamps.html" target="_blank">here..</a> and add a fire pit to the backyard, that post <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/06/tip-trick-tuesday-diy-backyard-fire-pit.html" target="_blank">here..}</a> we actually did some other things, like re doing our bedroom and master bath, which i will share with you later.. pete and i like goals.. if we know we have to get things done by a certain date we are better at it..now pete was installing the light fixture in the bathroom at 4:00 and the party started at 6:00 but at least it got installed... initially pete was going to "pit" or slow smoke an entire pig but luckily for me that became to encumber some and we opted for <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/09/throwback-thursday-slow-smoked-apple.html" target="_blank">apple infused slow smoke pork butts,</a> which turned out ahhmmaaaaazzing!! some of the best smoke pork ive ever had, pete cooked it the day before for 14 hours.. the next day we shredded it and added bbq sauce and served it in a crock pot with another waiting in the wings to replace when it was empty.. i also served <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/05/homemade-bakes-beans-perfect-for-that.html" target="_blank">baked beans</a> in a crock pot and <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2014/10/macaroni-mondaycrock-pot-mac-n-cheese.html" target="_blank">crock pot mac 'n cheese..</a> i had little chalk board signs designating what each crock pot held for the ease of the guests.. i also served different kinds of rolls for sandwiches, caesar salad, cole slaw and fresh cut up fruit.. we ended up having over 50 people and much to my horror ran out of mac 'n cheese, salad, cole slaw and fruit. i actually had more in the house i could have made more of each but when i offered that or to bring out the s'more bar i got all yeahs for the dessert bar instead.. so despite a few hiccups it was a wonderful party and we feel so blessed and happy to have such amazing family and friends.. thank you all!!</div>
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i got a picture from savers {the post on how i made this will be next week}, painted the glass with chalk paint and then made the sign.. it was presented on an easel for the party and was by the front door.. </div>
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pete converted an old chevy tailgate into a serving bar.. {the post on that transformation coming soon}</div>
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i strung old pictures of pete along one of the serving tables..</div>
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i made 3 or 4 bbq sauces and offered a variety of hot sauces for the guests..</div>
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lots of different choices for your drink of pleasure.. </div>
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i took an old picture.. {it had an anne geddes little girl photo in the frame} from savers for 5.00 and painted the glass with chalk board paint, distressed the frame and used martha stewart chalk stencil for displaying the menu..</div>
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i served appetizers and munchies on the bar of the outdoor kitchen.. </div>
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rare picture of jake smiling and he said only because poppi was sitting by him :)</div>
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uncle paul, aunt carey and one of pete's oldest friends.. </div>
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the dogs joined the party after mostly everyone left..</div>
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the fire keeping aunt carey, sam and frankie nice and toasty..</div>
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i {heart} these kids..next big party.. their rehearsal dinner..</div>
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{not the greatest photo i had to steal it off shell's fb..} but i love those smiling faces..</div>
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jake had this sign made for pete.. what's funny is he had it made at pete's work and he never knew about it!! good job jake.. </div>
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i got several different jars from savers and the dollar store.. i offered basically any and every kind of chocolate out there.. different kinds of marshmallows and a variety of grahams.. i got disposable long s'more skewers so everyone could have their own.. i also had irish cream on hand for those that wanted to soak their marshmallow in it.. <br />
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all in all a wonderful party!!</div>
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jake and josh.. my boys!! {double heart}</div>
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happy 50th birthday pete!!!</div>
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enjoy and get party'n!!</div>
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we've lived in our house for 12 years and ever since we moved in i've wanted to redo the bathroom.. but i waited until the kids moved out.. and pretty much a few months after shell moved out pete came home and found me painting the cabinets.. i initially wanted new cabinetry, new bathtub, etc. the works.. then we priced it and well there was a lot of other things i would rather spend the money on.. we were able to do this room for a 1/4 of what all "new" stuff would have cost!!</div>
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white particle board cabinets that had seen better days!!</div>
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i removed the cabinet doors.. and decided on a paint color.. blue struck my fancy!!</div>
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pete removed it and our initial intention was to dry wall over it.. but then i started kinda liking the idea of a cubby..</div>
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talk about yucky!! blah.. we ended up having a contractor come and texture the wall and paint the bathroom. he also moved the light i hated from the wall to the ceiling so i could have a pendant light!!</div>
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we put the black primer on the counter.. pete got a little messy.. :( you have to let that dry for 24 hours..</div>
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then sponged the "white diamond" for the last color .. allowed it all to dry for another 24 hours.. {all colors and directions are provided in the box.. it's a great product i can't recommend it enough}</div>
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we bought these peel and stick tiles.. they were so easy.. they are mesh backed so pete was able to cut them into thirds and use them as a back splash!!!</div>
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i initially wanted to find an old mirror and paint it but i couldn't find one so we bought the one above at lowes.. if i find the perfect mirror at a yard sale i will buy and then use this one somewhere else.. but for now i love it.. </div>
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pete built the replacement for the medicine cabinet.. we used bead board for the back and wanted to use chicken wire but he found something a little different at lowes and used that.. it's got one shelf {post on how we made it coming up soon}</div>
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pete and i made the shadow boxes.. i used old frames from savers and pete built a box and we attached the frames to the front.. {post on how we made the shadow boxes coming soon} i picked up the little mirror at savers for a few dollars and painted it blue. i got the tray on the back of the toilet at savers for 2.00 and then i picked up the beach glass on top of it at a yard sale for a few bucks..</div>
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the light proved to be a bugger of a problem. when pete first told the contractor to move it from the wall to the ceiling he said to center it over the sink.. and he shouldn't have.. it's very close to the wall and i was limited in the size of pendant light i could get.. i first wanted a chandelier but it was to big.. then i ordered a pendant light made out of shells and it matched the mirror perfect but it didn't put out enough light.. then pete stopped and got 2 more lights which i hated ha.. so i then went and got this one.. it's not finished it's actually a chandelier and has hanging crystals.. but it got installed saturday at 4:00 just a few hours before the party was about to begin and i didn't have time to finish the light. i will and will update the post with a new picture.. </div>
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i'm backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!! did you miss me??? well i missed you.. i haven't posted in a month :( and i apologize for my absence.. we had a 50th b day party for pete this past weekend and planning and executing my plan has been all consuming!! but i am pleased to report the party was a huge success and we had a wonderful time!! check back on wednesday for more about the party!! when planning the party i knew i wanted to do bbq.. and i knew i wanted simple hearty sides that were not much fuss!! so i set out to find a recipe for crock pot mac and cheese.. a lot of them called for eggs and i didn't want to deal with that after reading reviews of cooks having problems with the eggs and milk "curdling".. several recipes called for pre cooking the noodles and i knew i didn't want to do that.. and the other recipes called for canned cheese soup, processed cheese or cream cheese and i just wasn't feeling it.. so i took the best from all three methods of making it and came up with my own!! easy peasy lemon squeezy!! it was so amazing.. i made it for the party, here is a tip.. if your having a party of let's say over 50 people don't try a new recipe that morning ha ha it can be a little daunting.. also if your having 50+ people don't just double it you must triple it.. we ran out!!!! i was sooooooo embarrassed :/.. blah.. but what can you do?? now since i didn't have any left overs and i really wanted to share the recipe with you today i made it again on sunday.. i did it a little different than i did on sunday so i will tell you both ways!! i didn't get any of the mac 'n cheese i made for the party but i was told it was good.. maybe even better than the local bbq joint!! </div>
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you toss everything into the crock pot.. set it on low and cook for 4 hours.. i stirred it about every 1/2 hour!!</div>
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it comes out creamy and cheesy!! my 2 favorite things in mac 'n cheese..</div>
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when i made it saturday i forgot to spray the crock pot with non stick spray and there was a lot of "burnt" melty cheese which got rave reviews.. sunday's batch i remembered to spray the pot with the spray and there was a lot less of the burnt melty cheese so i will leave it up to you if you as to if you use the non stick spray or not :)</div>
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prep time: 5 minutes<br />
cook time:3-4 hours<br />
servings: 8 as a side dish and 4 of our meal<br />
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<strong>ingredients:</strong><br />
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1 package {16 oz.} of elbow macaroni <br />
1/2 cup melted butter {i forgot this step in sunday's version and it was still super yummy}<br />
1 can {12 oz.} evaporated milk<br />
2 cups milks with a 1/2 cup being reserved for the end {saturday's batch i only used 1 cup and found i needed to add milk 2 times during the cooking process}<br />
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese<br />
1 tsp. mustard powder<br />
1 tsp. cayenne <br />
salt and pepper <br />
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spray the inside of your crock pot with pam {or don't its up to you} add butter {if using}, evaporated milk, 1.5 cups of the regular milk, 2 cups of the cheese, spices, uncooked noodles then the remaining cheese. set on low and cook 3-4 hours.. stir every 1/2 hour.. the last hour of cooking add your remaining .5 cup of milk and stir.. if you think you need more add more.. check at 3 hours and take a sample bite and see if your noodles are almost done if not cook another hour :) serve immediately..<br />
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today is throw back thursday.. and i am sharing one of my most popular posts.. this pork shoulder is to die for.. i really really want pete to make it soon.. :)</div>
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pete got his first smoker a few years after we were married and several times a year he busts one of his out {he now has 3 or 4} and makes us a delectable meal.. i can't give you all the "smoking" tips and hints because.. well i don't know them.. he stays outside for hours and hours and cooks away and i usually only go out to bring him a beer or to take pictures ha ha .. but i can share with you the recipe and i have provided a link or 2 on how to "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlafiyj927Q" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">smoke</span></a>" pork {the technical wordy long winded man stuff ya know.. *wink*} we saw this recipe here and decided we wanted to try it <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-rays-tasty-travels/award-winning-competition-barbecue-pork-butt-recipe-recipe/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">award winning bbq pork recipe </span></a>.. it turned out sweet, tangy, smoky.. so flavorful.. so tender.. so juicy {good golly that's a lot of so's but it really was soooo good}</div>
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we brined the pork over night.. then rubbed them down with a homemade rub and placed on the pre heated smoker..</div>
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after 6 hours we started spraying the apple mop/spray every 30 minutes..</div>
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finally after about 11 hours they get to the this amazing color and the bark on the outside it truly to die for.. it takes all day but is so worth it!!!</div>
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<strong>slow cooked smoked bbq pork shoulder</strong></div>
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prep time: 24 hours</div>
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cooking time: 10-12 hours</div>
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2 - 6-8 lb. pork butts</div>
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2 tsp. cumin<br />
2 tsp. cayenne <br />
2 tsp. pepper<br />
2 tblsp. chili powder<br />
2 tblsp. onion powder<br />
2 tblsp. garlic powder<br />
2 tblsp. paprika<br />
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combine in a medium mixing bowl and store in an air tight container until ready to use.<br />
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<strong>apple juice/mop spray:</strong><br />
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1cup apple juice<br />
1 cup water<br />
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar<br />
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combine all ingredients and put in a spray bottle and store until ready to use.<br />
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<strong>sandwiches:</strong><br />
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kaiser rolls<br />
bbq sauce {we used sweet baby rays}<br />
spicy vinegar sauce {not pictured but ohh sooo good} *recipe below*<br />
onion<br />
pickles <br />
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add your water, juice and salt to a large container that can hold the 2 pork butts.. we used a gott cooler.. once the salt has dissolved add your pork and make sure they are completely submerged {if not completely add more apple juice}, cover and if your container can go in the fridge put it in the fridge over night, ours would not so we added a lot of ice.. in the morning remove your pork from the brine and pat dry.. now sift the rub evenly over the pork.. then pat/rub the rub into the meat.. make sure as much of the rub as you can adheres to the pork.. preheat your smoker to 225 degrees {f} and get the smoker ready.. if you need assistance on getting your smoker ready here are some <a href="http://www.brinkmann.net/recipes/brinkmann_tips/better_smoking_experience.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b9c139;">tips</span></a>.. we used apple wood in our smoker {pete likes apple wood for pork and hickory with red meat}.. once your smoker is ready and the ideal temperature add your pork to the grill.. after 6 hours spray the pork with your apple juice/cider mop sauce every half hour.. continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 195 degrees {f}.. it will continue to cook once removed so try and remove right at 195 degrees.. typical smoking time for pork is 1.5 hours per pound {but we have learned weather can effect that so start checking the internal temp. after 8 hours.} you will also have to check the coals and wood and add more when needed.. once it's reached it's ideal temperature remove from smoker and spray one more time with the apple mop sauce and allow to sit for about 30 minutes.. slice or pull apart and serve on rolls with a slice of onion, sliced pickle and extra bbq sauce.. i made spicy vinegar sauce that was really good with it also.. now you don't have to make a sandwich .. all by itself it's pretty amazing too..<br />
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1/4 cup apple juice<br />
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar <br />
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper<br />
1/2 tsp. cayenne<br />
1 tsp. pepper<br />
salt<br />
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combine and put in an airtight container and keep in the fridge until ready to use.<br />
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Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-28705813555583673382014-09-04T12:19:00.002-07:002014-09-04T12:19:19.405-07:00take my word for it wednesday.. you must try this biscuit burger.. plus a burger round up..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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labor day weekend was phenomenal.. for the first time in a long time both my kids were able to go to the lake!! so that was special! one of the nights we had a bbq and we grilled burgers.. uncle paul made thin patties cooked them on the grill and then encouraged everyone to pile them high.. one of the boys piled his 4 high!! it was a site to be hold!! i opted for 2 and i used a jalapeno~cheesey biscuit i bought as my bun!! talk about amazing! these burgers rocked!</div>
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were gearing up for another big party! pete is turning 50.. i can't wait so check back over the next several weeks for some projects we having going for that party!! plus the fun menu!</div>
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<strong>biscuit burger </strong><br />
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prep time: 10 minutes<br /> cooking time: 8-10 minutes<br /> servings: 8-10 {depending on how high you stack'em}<br /><br /> <strong>ingredients:</strong><br /><br />3 lbs. fresh ground beef {80/20}<br /> garlic salt and pepper<br /><br /> <strong>condiments:</strong><br />
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lettuce<br /> tomato, sliced thin<br /> onion, sliced thin<br /> burger sauce {recipe to follow)<br />buttery cheesy biscuit {or any bun that you enjoy}<br />
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divide meat into equal portions, liberally sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.. one at a time flatten each out with the palm of your hand kinda spreading the meat out you want them pretty thin *but not to thin* and the size of whatever bun your using.. heat your grill to medium high.. add your burgers.. watch them because they are thin. cook one side until slightly crispy about 4 minutes.. then flip and cook other side another 4-5 minutes.. remove from grill and cover with foil while you get everything else ready.. toast your buns then add as many patties as your little heart desires to each bun and top with your favorite toppings and serve immediately..<br />
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<strong>burger sauce</strong><br />
prep time: 3 minutes<br />
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1/2 cup mayo</div>
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1/4 cup ketchup</div>
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1/2 tbls. garlic powder</div>
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1/2 tbls. smoky paprika</div>
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1 tsp. tobasco</div>
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2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper</div>
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whisk everything together.. cover and put in fridge for about an hour before use.. best results let it sit over night.. it's amazing on fries too :)</div>
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below are a few of my favorite burgers!!</div>
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/01/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-you-cant.html" target="_blank">all american burger</a></div>
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2011/05/burger-and-fries-nothing-simpler-than.html" target="_blank">burger and fries</a></div>
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/06/mini-macs.html" target="_blank">mini mac sliders </a></div>
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/10/spicy-sliders.html" target="_blank">spicy sliders</a></div>
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/01/turkey-burgers-on-fresh-buttery-pretzel.html" target="_blank">turkey burgers on a fresh buttery pretzel bun</a></div>
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/08/take-my-word-for-wednesday-bagel-umami.html" target="_blank">bagel burger</a></div>
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<a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/02/whitecastle-type-sliders-good-for-big.html" target="_blank">white castle type sliders</a></div>
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enjoy and get cook'n {burgers!}</div>
Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-869893876720662742014-09-02T14:29:00.000-07:002014-09-02T14:29:11.714-07:00tipsy tuesday.. it's getting dark and stormy.. {ginger beer, rum and lime juice}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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we had family and friends over friday night when they got to town.. we decided to shake things up a bit and try this new drink.. it's crisp, fresh and ohh soo good!! if your looking for something a little different i suggest giving this a try.. </div>
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<strong>dark and stormy</strong><br />
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prep time: 5 minutes<br />
servings: 1<br />
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crushed ice<br />
1/4 of a lime<br />
2 oz. rum<br />
10 oz. ginger beer (angry orchards apple/ginger beer is delish!}<br />
lime wedge for ganish<br />
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fill a chilled copper mug, mason jar or glass mug with ice.. squeeze lime wedge over ice.. drop the wedge in the mug.. pour rum in the mug then add ginger beer.. stir and add lime wedge and voila! soo yummy and refreshing!<br />
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Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-6753572731330076262014-08-29T15:32:00.002-07:002014-08-29T15:32:16.144-07:00labor day round up and a couple fun new sites..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLK0J5MGNFfRhN3syvhAyGJ7edhtV78e5snQAFfUFMMUBLOrYwAfoopdQgCvuuWgbD3J9V5bsV10dGJuBoC0kwCpfGnzY7xgbqjLZ2M2esbvUHfohnjN14s4juse3wxNyf6zawee5wQriX/s1600/flag1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLK0J5MGNFfRhN3syvhAyGJ7edhtV78e5snQAFfUFMMUBLOrYwAfoopdQgCvuuWgbD3J9V5bsV10dGJuBoC0kwCpfGnzY7xgbqjLZ2M2esbvUHfohnjN14s4juse3wxNyf6zawee5wQriX/s1600/flag1.jpg" height="428" width="640" /></a><br />
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i can not believe it's going to be september and this weekend is our last big weekend at the lake.. then it's time to put the boat away and clean out the trailer and camping weekends begin..this year for labor day we have a house full!! lots of family and friends are coming for the weekend and if you can believe no hotel rooms so we are pulling out the air mattresses and bunking on the couch.. you know what a lot of people means.. there will be bbqs!!<br />
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i was asked by this awesome site <a href="http://www.mancrates.com/" target="_blank">man crates</a> to create a list of what i think are must haves for any bbq!! below are my suggestions!! besides the recipes i posted a few other must haves for any out door bbq are s'mores made with kahlua dunked marshmallows!! {i'll share that with you next week}, a few dark and stormys {if you haven't had one check back next week they are amazing!!} and most of all family, friends, laughter and love!! i can't wait and i hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend also..<br />
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{seriously check out their site it's so cute and any hubby, dad or son would love to get one of their crates!! they are going to cringe when they read i referred to their site and cute.. they fancy themselves a manly site ha ha}</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span>i was also asked by this awesome site <a href="http://www.thebesty.com/" target="_blank">thebesty</a> to give a list of my 5 favorite restaurants in my home town.. so go check it out!! and remember <br />
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enjoy and get bbq'n!!!</div>
Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-70578389300505058842014-08-28T12:52:00.000-07:002014-08-28T12:56:57.828-07:00throwback thursday.. enchilada stack with a creamy jalapeno sauce..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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i love this recipe.. i first made it back in 2012 that post here <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/01/take-my-word-for-it-wednesday-enchilada.html" target="_blank">enchilada stack</a>.. my entire family loved it.. it's so easy and so good.. this time around i used fajita size flour tortillas and i might even like it better than the first time i made it.. </div>
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i love enchiladas!! there is a restaurant in town that serve cheese enchiladas with an extra spicy enchilada sauce.. ::swoooon:: i love them.. so for this recipe i used the "hot" enchilada sauce but you don't need to the mild kind is just as yummy..</div>
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<strong>enchilada stack</strong><br />
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1 lb. ground turkey (beef can be substituted we just don't ever eat it..)<br />
1 can of your favorite enchilada sauce.. (green or red) oh and they have a HOT RED one it's amazing!<br />
6 or so small/medium tortillas<br />
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese <br />
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1/2 an onion, diced <br />
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cilantro, chopped</div>
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diced onion</div>
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creamy jalapeno sauce {recipe below}</div>
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cook ground turkey in your skillet over medium until browned and cooked through, if using beef you will want to drain it off, add about a 1/4 of a cup of your enchilada sauce .. spray a pie plate with pam.. add a little enchilada sauce and swirl it around to cover the bottom of the plate.. start with a tortilla, swirl around a little enchilada sauce on top of the tortilla then add meat, then onion then cheese then top with another tortilla and keep going until you finish with a tortilla on top add a little swirl of sauce.. cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree {f} oven for 40 minutes.. remove cover add a another swirl or 2 on top with enchilada sauce and top with cheese.. bake another 15 minutes .. let sit for 5-7 minutes then slice into wedges.. top with jalapeno cream sauce or sour cream, cilantro and onion and serve with home made re fried beans.. {my recipe for beans is found <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/03/creamy-refried-beans-no-more-canned.html" target="_blank">creamy refried beans</a>}</div>
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<strong>creamy jalapeno sauce</strong><br />
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prep time: 5 minutes<br />
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1 cup mayonnaise <br />
1 cup sour cream<br />
2-3 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped {or a small can of diced jalapenos}<br />
2 green onions, chopped<br />
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice<br />
1 tsp. chili powder<br />
1 tsp. garlic powder<br />
dash of cumin<br />
salt and pepper <br />
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combine all ingredients and keep in the fridge until ready to use..<br />
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i didn't have mayonnaise for the above sauce so i used cottage cheese.. that's why it looks kinda "bumpy" ha :)</div>
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enjoy and get cook'n!!</div>
Robin Gullohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308229005883515687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624036167177114335.post-29803597927378357002014-08-28T12:32:00.000-07:002014-08-28T12:32:52.117-07:00take my word for it wednesday.. this is the quickest, easiest and yummiest tomato sauce you'll ever make.. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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take my word for it wednesday.. {sorry it's a day late} this is the easiest yet quickest sauce you will ever make.. it's soooooooo good!! so easy.. you must make this!!!</div>
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<strong>creamy pink pasta sauce</strong><br />
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prep time: 1 minute<br />
cooking time: 15 minutes<br />
serves: approx. 1 cup<br />
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olive oil<br />
2 cloves of garlic, minced<br />
3 tblsp. tomato paste<br />
1/8 cup vodka {optional}<br />
1/2 cup vegetable broth<br />
1/2 tblsp. italian seasoning <br />
salt and pepper<br />
3 tblsp. cream <br />
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in a non stick skillet heat two twirls around the pan of olive oil over medium heat.. add garlic and cook until fragrant.. 1-2 minutes.. add tomato paste, vodka and broth.. whisk until well incorporated.. add seasoning, salt and pepper.. drop to a simmer and cook 10-15 minutes.. remove from heat.. whisk in cream.. and then it's ready to use... {you could use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.. you could use white wine instead of vodka.. you can eliminate the alcohol all together and use more broth..you could use fresh herbs instead of dried.. have fun} you could serve over pasta, tortellini or in <a href="http://kaotichectickitchen.blogspot.com/2013/10/easy-baked-mostaccioli-with-sausage-and.html" target="_blank">baked mostaccioli</a> or over polenta like i did below... it really is very good!<br />
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<strong>polenta with a creamy tomato sauce</strong><br />
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prep time: 5 minutes<br />
cooking time: 15 minutes<br />
servings: 4<br />
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polenta tube {i used san gennaro polenta}<br />
creamy sauce {above}<br />
grated parmesan cheese <br />
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pre heat oven to 350 degrees {f} cut thick slices of polenta approximately 1/2 inch thick and arrange on a foil lined lightly oiled baking sheet... spoon sauce over polenta and sprinkle with parmesan.. bake for 15 minutes.. remove from oven and serve immediately. <br />
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enjoy and get cook'n!! </div>
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