Freezer Wine Marinade For Steak

Monday, April 30, 2012
Freezer Wine Marinade For Steak or any meats you prefer is an easy way to get a fork-tender meal on the table already flavored from freezer then just choose a cooking method for any weeknight easily.

This easy marinade is a sweet coating added to a freezer bag with meat like pork, chicken, or beef and the sauce is bursting with a little vino kick to its flavors and is terrific with any cooking method.

We have cooking methods here for slow cooking, air frying, grilling, and pan sauteing, and if you cube or leave the meat whole it's fine.

The wine, spices, and combination of ingredients do all the work in a freezer bag and are ready when you are cooking you just have to remember to take it out to thaw overnight in the fridge.

Cook the steak however you prefer, using an instant-read meat thermometer will help.

Just remove the freezer bag and thaw in the refrigerator overnight and the sauce and meat are ready to cook when thawed.




Freezer Marinade Hawaiian Chicken

Saturday, April 28, 2012
Here is the third freezer marinade in my series. The freezer Hawaiian chicken is the best twist to my roundup of marinades.


Easy to prep, marinate the chicken for an insanely delicious tasting chicken recipe ever!


As easy as popping the chicken in a freezer bag with this marinade for a tender juicy chicken you can serve it over anything you like

Grilled, sauteed, slow-cooked or whatever cooking method you choose this will turn out great!


Don't miss trying these freezer marinades they are perfect for the busy folks out there that have things to do, oh and did I mention
economical?

You don't have to waste money on all those packaged frozen foods that you can't read have of the ingredients for and preservatives!


Check out these easy, healthy marinades, and let's have some fun.


Printable recipe below!



this is a delicious marinade for chicken or pork for freezing . Later when ready to cook you can place the thawed meat that was marinated in pineapple Hawaiian juice and spices and cook any way you like, This is how to make freezer marinades for later chicken skewers Hawaiian style



Freezer Peanut Butter Chicken Marinade

Friday, April 27, 2012
Freezer Peanut Butter Chicken Marinade is a great change of Asian American flavors using some simple pantry ingredients and of course, peanut butter is one of them!

Here is the second marinade in a series on my blog for the freezer series while I am away on our trip.

These Asian flavors are most picky kids' favorite flavors and a great way to get them to eat meat if they don't have food nut allergies.

We also would like you to try our tasty Garlic Freezer Chicken Marinade it's so versatile and it's for a whole roasting chicken.

I was a little skeptical about peanut butter with chicken but one bite and it was a tender delicious surprise.

The marinades always tenderize the chicken right in the freezer and no matter which method of cooking you choose, a juicy tasty meal will be served.

Check out this easy recipe, if you have picky eaters, you may be pleasantly surprised with the first bite of this one.

Using boneless chicken, pork or steak cubed make the best skewers for that outdoor barbecue, and also perfect for this freezer marinade. 

Scroll down and print off this easy recipe and choose an easy cooking method that's perfect for your busy scheduled day ahead.




Low Fat Turkey Mock Reuben Sandwich Recipe and Video

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

A classic with a low fat twist. I love Reubens. My cholesteral problems have given me a new propective on

how to eat healthier to protect my heart... Here is one low fat sandwich with all the great taste of the original sandwich.

The Classic Mock Reuben.




Low Fat Turkey Reuben Sandwich

thinly sliced low sodium roasted turkey breast
fresh or canned and rinsed sauerkraut
swiss cheese

1 bottle of fat free thousand island dressing

1 loaf of seedless rye bread or seeded whichever you prefer

light canola oil butter or healthy heart smart margarine

canola or olive oil cooking spray

Take two slices of rye bread and lightly spread with choice of above suggestions and place down into the oil sprayed large fry pan or panni make, warming the pan to a medium heat. Layer starting with meat, kraut, dressing, and end with cheese.



Place bread on top and toast on both sides till browned evenly. Serve warm.

Curt's Grilled Black and Blue Bacon Angus Burger Recipe

Monday, April 23, 2012
Another bragging post of course... A proud mom seeing her youngest son excel in the world of cooking adding many new ideas. Curt is one of those kids (oops men) that loves food. There are no boundaries when taking good quality ingredients and taking it to the next level.

He took over the grill with his determination to make mom not only proud but prove he had the better combination of flavors in making a mouth watering burger. I was not surprised to take one bite and fail my 8 months of dieting with no meat to succumb to eating the whole burger... Blue cheese, bacon crumbles and Angus Beef? Really too tempting to resist! My will power just went out the window! What a great way to celebrate my birthday and weight loss... I have no regrets! You only live once right? I am so happy to have two sons that love to cook.. Chad is more the dessert maker in the family and breakfast lover and Curt loves to create his own dishes based on what he loves....


Use an age Danish Blue Cheese he said, at least aged 60 days. He said you don't need much. A little on each burger will go a long way, it's a very strong tasting cheese.

I love blue cheese so there is no such thing as too much for me!


Cinnamon Apple Crescent Rolls

Thursday, April 19, 2012
Cinnamon Apple Crescent Rolls are the quickest cinnamon apple roll you'll ever make in less than 15 minutes.

Simple refrigerator dough is the star of this recipe along with either pie filling or fresh fruits, you can decide how simple you want to make this dessert treat.

These can be garnished with whipped cream or ice cream or just a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar mixture.

There are so many possibilities to add to these refrigerator biscuits that you can have a new breakfast treat or perfect any time of the day.

If you love easy, quick desserts you may also like to try my Strawberry Mug Shortcake recipe or my 3 Ingredient Dump Cake

This dough is so versatile you can even fill it with chocolate chips or Nutella.

Just scroll down the recipe card for these easy printable instructions and check out our photos for ideas.


crescent roll apple cinnamon rolls


Slow Cooker Spanish Rice Recipe

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Slow Cooker Spanish Rice Recipe is a great side dish or can be a whole meal!

I usually add sauteed ground beef, sauteed chicken, or leftover pork tenderloin cubes to the slow cooker or a whole meal.

Beef, peppers, rice, and tomatoes all blended and slow-cooked into an all-in-one pot easy weeknight meal!




Buffalo Chicken Casserole Pie

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
If you have buffalo chicken lovers in your home, this casserole is perfect and so simple to make with leftover chicken and a few other ingredients.


The filling has one of your favorite dressings, hot sauce, lots of cooked chicken and loads of cheese in a pastry crust or topped with biscuits.


It really takes no time at all to throw together especially if you're using a frozen pie crust or refrigerator biscuits, either one works great in a pinch.


We just love the semi-homemade package biscuit topping with this recipe, it's pure country comfort food!


If you love buffalo chicken you may also like to try our Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe, another family favorite.


You can even add other things to the mixture like chopped jalapeno peppers or even black olives, just make your own creation.


Scroll down to get this easy delicious buffalo chicken almost pot pie casserole recipe we love!



chicken with hot sauce with biscuits and cheese topping




Chilled Blueberry Soup Recipe

Friday, April 13, 2012
This is a cold blueberry soup the perfect refreshing meal starter to any summer meal.

The soup is creamy and sweet with a hint of spice to enhance the flavors of the berries plus you can substitute a different pureed fruit with this versatile recipe.

If you're not a spice fan, try adding some grated orange or lemon peel to this soup for a variety of flavors to bring the best taste out in the berries.

The recipe is super easy to make but does require a food processor or blender.

chilled blueberry soup


Italian Baked Crusted Flounder with Rigatoni in Lemon Wine Butter Sauce

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Just when you thought your had the best ever lemon butter wine sauce, you find one like this that tops them all!

No matter whether it's seafood or chicken this will be your last recipe to try it's that good!

Butter, wine, lemon a few shallots and garlic make this creamy sauce drinkable!

The meat or fish is baked with a delicious crumb topping and served on any of your choice pasta.

The choices of meat and pasta are yours to make, this basic recipe is so easy you won't ever believe it didn't come from a 5 star restaurant seriously, you must try this.

Scroll down to our printable recipe card for the best seafood meal you'll ever make and love forever!



flounder on a bed of pasta rigatoni in a wine butter sauce




Double Crusted Leftover Leg of Lamb Savory Pie Recipe

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

1 cup peas
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup carrots
1 cup boiled cubed potatoes
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup red burgundy wine
1/2 cup fire roasted tomatoes or diced tomatoes drained
1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pound leftover leg of lamb cut into chunks
2 cloves finely minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon, mint, oregano and garlic powder
1 1/2  tablespoons wondra flour or  cornstarch mixed in cold water to make a paste
1 beaten egg yolk

In a medium saucepan, combine the cooked lamb, vegetables, garlic, tomatoes, herbs, spices, broth and wine. Mix well. Heat this mixture till boiling then add the cornstarch cooking for one minute. Pour this into a prepared crust. Cover with a top crust. Brush with egg yolk. Bake on 400 degree hot oven until browned on top around 55 minutes.

Crust:
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt mix together with flour
2/3 cups shortening cut into the flour then add
4 1/2 tablespoons ice water

Mix till dough forms a ball...Roll out on floured board two 9 inch crust and line pie plate.

Dessert Kabobs

Monday, April 9, 2012
What can be more fun than a dessert kabob at a BBQ? These are so much fun and with our suggestions, you'll be able to mix and match whatever you prefer!

We have chosen easy store bought foods easily found to make this a smashing success.

Choose from all fruits kabobs to all cake and donuts kabobs or a mixture on these skewers of both.

Serve them up with warmed hot fudge sauce, melted chocolate for dipping or a caramel ice cream topping drizzled over the top.

You may even like to try serving them up with our delicious caramel apple dip or funfetti dessert dips.

Just scroll through out delicious suggestions in the recipe card below and make some creative kabobs for your next party.




Baked Ham with Pineapple Glaze Recipe

Friday, April 6, 2012
This is the best Baked Ham with Pineapple Glaze recipe you'll ever need.

This ham isn't the typical spicy type unless you want it to be, we have the option of adding the cloves, nutmeg, and ginger-flavored ham listed in the recipe card but Mom made it with a sweet soda, pineapple, and cherry glaze.

This tender sliced ham can be slowly cooked in a crockpot, oven, or even Dutch oven on the stovetop just the cooking times will vary.

Slowly cooking this sweet tender ham will glaze it perfectly and meld the flavors throughout every slice.

The ham depending on the size cooks at around 20 minutes per pound, we use an instant-read thermometer to ensure it's cooked all the way through.

This glaze is delicious and has pineapple with maraschino cherries and lemon-lime soda, that's how my mom made this recipe.

Scroll to the recipe card below to print off the recipe if you don't want to read this post after you hit print the ads will disappear thanks for your patience with this free family recipe.




Butter Rum Almond Brittle Candy

Thursday, April 5, 2012
Butter Rum Almond Brittle Candy is one of the best almond crunch candies on the planet it's so flavorful and addicting.


This buttery rum confection is my late mom's recipe from the early 1960s and also was my Dad's favorite candy of all time.


Mom would make several batches during the holiday season because dad would eat it so fast it was one of his guilty pleasures.


Although you can substitute any nuts salted or unsalted, we love the salted sweet combination of flavor.


This almond brittle is the perfect gift for hard-to-,buy folks around the holiday season especially at Christmas time.


We love making assorted candy like peanut butter candy and Amaretto Fudge along with baked caramel corn for an assorted tower of tins filled for gifts!


Easy ingredients are used and simple to find at the local grocery stores so don't worry there is nothing complicated about this delicious candy recipe but a candy thermometer is a must-have.


I have used almonds, pecans, macadamia nuts, mixed nuts, cashews, and pistachios!


Scroll down and print off this recipe and try this and watch it disappear quickly when you share this candy with friends and family members.



almond crunchy brittle candy in a white dish


Baked Coconut Spiced Chicken Recipe

Tuesday, April 3, 2012


1- 1/2 pounds chicken breast sliced thin
1 can coconut milk
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
15 gingersnap cookies, crushed ( In either a food processor or crush in a plastic bag with a rolling pin)
1/4 cup shredded coconut ( I like this fine and put in a food processor as well)
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces

Pour coconut milk over chicken in a large bowl, refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Combine the breadcrumbs, gingersnap cookies, and coconut in a bowl. In two bowls add the in one egg and breadcrumb mixture in glass pie plates. Dip each chicken piece in the beaten egg and then cover with the breadcrumb combo mixture (breadcrumb coconut and cookies). Arrange coated chicken pieces in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.  Put some butter on each of the chicken. Pour some of the coconut milk into the  casserole dish to cover the bottom. Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink, about 45 minutes to an hour depending on thickness.

Easy Irish Cream Parfaits

Monday, April 2, 2012
For the easiest Irish Cream Parfait dessert, this one is perfect with sweetened real whipped cream with Irish cream plus it's elegantly served in pretty glassware for hosting a dinner party.

Irish cream liqueur will give this whipped cream a wonderful flavor when layered with your favorite cookies.

These are great all year round but a nice addition served for St. Patrick's Day or Christmas holidays and you can even tint the whipped cream green.


Irish Cream Parfait