Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Quick Dinner Fix: 2 New Recipes
Craving a nice pasta dinner complete with caprese salad?
Boy, do I have the fix for you!
Incidentally, the amazing mummy at Yummy Mummy Kitchen
inspired me to create these
check out her site, her recipes are phenomenal!
Your starter...
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Pin It Monday Hop #34
Let me start by saying our thoughts and prayers are with our hostess Judy of Pursuit of Functional Home. On Tuesday, Typhoon Yolanda was on it's way to the area in which she lives. The news this morning was reporting on some of the destruction and devastation of the storm. I haven't heard from Judy and pray everything in her world is alright. Please whisper a prayer for her and her family.
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At A Peek Into My Paradise I share recipes, DIY, crafts, travel, everything Disney and bits and pieces of life sharing a peek into what makes my life paradise. Plus, I love link parties and giveaways....so there is always something happening at A Peek Into My Paradise.
Hi! I'm Alicia, also known as "the Mrs." on my blog. My family and I live as expats in SE Asia. I blog about our life overseas, recipes I attempt to make while substituting lots of ingredients, projects I do around the house, "tot school" lessons I teach to my toddler, and lessons I learn through parenting and walking with the Lord.
Michelle is a single mom to an amazing 2 year old boy named Eli. Michelle blogs at The MaMade Diaries about crafting, blogging and everyday mommy life.
I'm Emily and I blog over at Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt. I blog about new recipes we try, DIY crafts, home decor and improvement projects. We just bought a new home and are remodeling it so head on over and follow us for all the great posts we will be sharing about our house remodeling adventure!
Wife and Mom of two adult daughters. Expecting my 1st grandchild in November 2013. I live to have fun and be happy whilst outwitting a disability.
I'm a stay at home mom with 2 kids my son is 3 and my daughter is 10. I enjoy doing DIY projects and sharing them with everyone. I'm also in the middle of taking online courses to became a Real Estate Agent.
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Saturday, November 9, 2013
Baby Shower Cupcakes for the Daddy!
My first granddaughter is due in 13 days!
Tonight is the "man-shower" for the Daddy
My contribution to the party are these cupcakes
I found these darling free printables at Embellish
I printed them on a sheet of Avery 8165 label paper
then stuck them to a piece of card stock for stability
Cut a regular straw into 3 pieces, slit the end and inserted the topper!
So simple....
Extra simple cupcakes using Pillsbury cake mix!
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Easy Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting from Savory Sweet Life
The only ingredient not pictured above is the butter.
WHY?
because it's imperative NOT TO USE SALTED BUTTER.
Don't do it!
I think me and salt have a love/hate relationship
and...this time I hate salt.
Did I say not to use salted butter in this recipe?
I used Wilton "PINK" to color the frosting
What do you think?
I think they are girlie enough for a shower
and an expectant grand-girl
but still a touch manly
with the brown's and yellow.
Can't wait for our new arrival,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
I want to be like a leaf! Do you?
- WE EXPECT ORDER. That's a dogwood tree in the picture. We expect it to have red leaves in the fall, crooked branches and red berries. We are God's people. We're expected to be kind, love our neighbor and walk in righteousness. What if we walked outside our door expecting a dogwood tree and saw a pine? Would we be confused? What if people look at us expecting Christ-like behavior and think we're demon possessed? Would it leave them shaking their heads? How can God shine through us if we are out of order?
- WE EXPECT OBEDIENCE. Don't we? What if that same dogwood tree turned red in the summer and green in the fall and didn't loose it's leaves? This reaction is absolutely contrary to what we expect. The unusual behavior would be in direct disobedience to God's natural plan. Do we do things that are disobedient? Are people expecting one thing from us and we do the opposite? Is God expecting something different than what he's seeing from us? How can God shine through us if we are disobedient?
Reflecting,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Make your Own Grilled Chicken Salad
I've always loved salads
I especially love LongHorn's Grilled Strawberry Salad
I also love Panera Bread's Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad
Since I don't live near either of these
I make my own and you can make your own Grilled Chicken Salad too!
Here's how...
The Pampered Chef Grill Pan is the "coup de grace"
when grilling chicken for a salad or any main dish!
I start by cutting my chicken in thin, long pieces
and then grill on the stovetop.
Takes about 10 minutes and done!
Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning is a MUST!
Sprinkle on your chicken while cooking
The taste is restaurant-style or simple perfection.
While the chicken is cooking,
prepare the rest of your salad.
I use this organic Spring Mix from Earthbound Farm
You can use any fruit you like
Today, I used watermelon, pineapple and grapes together
I love strawberry and pineapple together too,
fresh apples, mandarin oranges, fresh oranges
any fruit you like that is not mushy will work
I never use blueberries, don't know why?
I also add something crunchy too
pumpkin seeds, pretzels (gluten-free)
pecans, croutons (gluten-free)
basically anything I consider healthy
that can add some crunchy texture
Once your chicken is done
spoon on the top of your greens
sprinkle with the dressing of your choice
I choose to make my own.
Today I used pomegranate red wine vinegar (1 tbsp.)
combined with olive oil (1 tbsp.), lemon juice (1/2 tsp.) and
just the slightest dash of sugar
I don't measure these I just keep mixing until
I get the taste I want.
I also love lime dressing prepared with
100% virgin olive oil and lime juice.
Lime dressing makes the fruit taste so sweet
Any vinaigrette enhances the sweetness of fruit.
Balsamic vinegar and olive oil is tasty too.
Remember, to reduce the acidity just add a pinch of sugar.
I hope this helps you make delicious Grilled Chicken Salad
I believe the key is the taste of the chicken
always use Mrs. Dash
and the salad dressing
always make your own!
Enjoying some salad,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
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