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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Pictures coming soon, Homemade wedding cookies

I am soon going to add pictures of my latest creations. I just have to make sure I keep the dig camera with me. I forget so many times, only to call to mind after everything has been eaten up. LoL.

Soo, I was thinking as a favor to my guests, to make some homemade Butter Vanilla Cookies(yum yum yumma mumma). These cookies are yummy. Have not had them in a while. Now here is the exciting part... I am going to use a wedding cake cookie cutter from Joann's. I got the idea while browsing for wedding favors, and came across a site that would make them for you. -Buuuttttttt... I believe they only use the standard 'sugar cookie' recipe. I wanted to step it up a bit, by making the gift a bit more personal(cause I'll be making them myself), AND also use a much more delicious recipe instead of the plain 'sugar cookie'. Its going to be great! The butter vanilla cookies are so soft and chewy, I'm not sure if they could withstand being decorated. That is not going to stop me from experimenting : )

THESE cookies will definitely be photograped and posted. Before and after Decorated. Goodnight
Ok, this is my second post today. Anyways... Thanks

Thats RIGHT! I said it, WHOLE WHEAT Flour!!!

YES, Cooking with whole wheat flour is wonderful. -And NO, I did not make a mistake in my first recipe. : )
To the critics, whole wheat flour is a much healthier alternative to White/all purpose flour. Many good cooks who love to experiment with food, (like myself) have found that oven fried chicken is absolutely great with whole wheat flour.  As with many other things, to thicken gravy, to brown meat and of course, all things bread like. Anyways, just thought I'd add this bit of information
Have a wonderful Day!
♥KCraig

Sunday, September 4, 2011

First Recipe

Ok, Its been nearly two months since my last post. The reasons? Don't ask, alright? Good.  Now, lets get started on this Chicken recipe!
This recipe can be all your own, add a little of this, a pinch of that and voila! A creation all your own.

This is a nice, flavorful, smothered Chicken recipe, with a side of Rice, a side of Broccoli with cheese and Steamed Baby Carrots, which as with the broccoli, are optional.
Here's what you would need(You can vary the seasonings to your liking or whats available to you):
ENTREE
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenders
Everglades Original Seasoning Blend*#
Salt(to liking)
Pepper(to liking)
Garlic powder
Red Onion(chopped or stripped)
Assorted Bell Peppers(optional)
Whole Wheat Flour
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Water(or Low Sodium Broth)
SIDES: Rice(White or WW), Broccoli & Cheese, Carrots

*If you are unable to obtain Everglades seasoning, you can take your original season salt and mix with a tad bit of sugar(or splenda) and onion and garlic powder. Yums :-)  

#My next post after this will be a list of my favorite seasonings, including Everglades(which is AMAZING ! by the way). I will also include where I purchased them and where you should be able to find them in your area.

(1) Wash, clean and prep meat.
(2) Season meat using Everglades, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder.
(3) Coat meat with WW Flour.
(4) Place Olive Oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Just enough to saute.
(5) When oil is hot, add chopped onion, bell pepper, saute.
(6) Then add meat, saute just enough to brown both sides of meat.
(7) Carefully add small amounts of water AROUND the chicken, careful not to POUR!
(8) Stir water in slightly
(9) Cover chicken with a lid, bring the temp down to low-medium, Simmer.
(10) Cook 5-6 minutes on each side
(11) Boil rice
(12) Steam Broccoli, add your favorite cheese.
(13) Steam Carrots, do not mix with Broccoli.

ANDDD VOILA!   THERE YOU GO.. ...
A RECIPE FROM MY