Nutella Pizza

If you're friends with me on Facebook, or you follow my blogs, you know all about my recent obsession with Nutella.  To quote Julie Powell, "Yum!"  It really is quite ridiculous because I do find myself eating it on everything.  Toast, homemade breads, on strawberries, with bananas....just right off the spoon.  Did I actually admit to that?  Actually, as I am reading what I am typing it sounds like I might be going a little overboard with my Nutella consumption and it possibly may be one of the contributing factors to my jeans being just a little too tight here lately.  Hmmmm.....

Now that you know all the background info, I am sure you can ONLY imagine the pure joy I felt when I ran across the idea for Nutella Pizza.  Thank you, THANK YOU Katerina, from Diethood , for posting this fabulous recipe!

It really is so simple to make and it will be gone before you know it.....

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the basics:
your favorite pizza dough
1/2 cup of Nutella (or as much as you want!)
white chocolate chips
hazelnuts (I used almonds because that's what I had in my pantry)

making it:
1.  prepare your pizza dough and spread it as thin as you possibly can.
2.  put it on your baking sheet and bake at 400 for 10 minutes (or what your pizza dough instructions recommend)
3.  When the crust is baked, take it out of the oven and spread the Nutella over the crust and top with nuts and chocolate chips.
4.  Place back in the oven and bake for 5 more minutes.  (if you want the chips to melt, then crush them before placing them on the pizza)
5.  After five minutes take back out of the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

There you have it, Chocolate Pizza.  Try it, you'll love it!!

Nutella Pizza

FREEZING POTATO FRIES

CUTTING UP IDAHO POTATOES TO MASH AND FREEZE

Whenever I make mashed potatoes I usually cut up about 7 Idaho potatoes.  I add to the boiling water the amount of potatoes I think I need for the meal and the potatoes that are left over I season and freeze.  Now, keep in mind I am fixing mashed potatoes for 6 people, 5 of which are boys), so you may end up freezing a lot more fries than I have pictured. 

So, after I cut up my potatoes, (I leave the skin on) I simmer them in salt water until partially cooked.  Not too long, you don't want them to be mushy!! Drain them, put them in a bowl and toss them with seasoning.  (I use seasoning salt, ground pepper, and a little Cajun seasoning to spice them up).  

Then I place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet.  Normally I cover the pan in wax paper and then put the potatoes down, but i totally forgot when i did these and they still came off the pan easily.

Then I place them on a rack in the freezer for about an hour or until frozen through. Don't forget about them because you don't want them to get freezer burn!!

After they are frozen, take them off of the pan and place them in a zip lock bag, labeled with the date.

When you are ready to cook the potatoes toss them with 2 tbs of olive oil, put on a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees until golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).  Don't forget to occasionally turn them. 

FREEZING POTATO FRIES

Fried Rice

Easy Fried Rice

A dish that my family loves, but I have only made once.  Why?  Because it is Fried Rice and Fried Rice is hard to make, right?  No, I was wrong..(yes, this occurs every now and then), it is just the opposite.  Easy and delish! Excited I have a new dish to go along with my egg rolls!!

FRIED RICE
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What you need:

1/3 cup chopped, cooked chicken, Beef, pork of fish, if desired. (I didn't use any meat)

2 tBsp olive oil

3 cups cooked, cold Rice (white, brown or instant) *I cooked my rice the morning of and then placed it in a covered dish and let it sit in the refrigerator all day until I was ready to stir-fry it. 

3 green onions, sliced

2 tsp soy sauce

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup frozen peas (peas or carrots), cooked

1 packet of Sun-Bird Fried Rice seasoning (any brand will do)

Preparing it:

1.  In a large skillet, heat oil; stir-fry rice and green onions.

2.  Add seasoning and soy sauce; stir-fry 1 minute.

3.  Push Rice to the side, add eggs, scramble; stir into rice.

4.  Add peas and meat if desired.

Makes 5 servings, about 1 cup each as prepared above.

Fried Rice

Mimosas

Mimosas make a delicious brunch beverage for any special occasion.
photo by: ccharmon

Makes 8 servings 

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Ingredients

• 3 cups of your favorite champagne, chilled
• 1 cup orange juice

MIXING:

Mix champagne and orange juice together, pour, and garnish with your favorite fruit. Enjoy!

Mimosas

Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake

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Ingredients:

1 pkg. two layer chocolate cake mix

3 oz. pkg. instant chocolate pudding mix

4 eggs

1 cup water

2 cups sour cream

3/4 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

Preparation:

Spray a 4 quart crockpot with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and pudding mix. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the water, then add the sour cream and oil and beat until smooth. Add to the dry ingredients and beat well. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Pour into crockpot. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until top springs back when touched very lightly with finger. 8-10 servings

This is a brilliant way to have dessert waiting on you when you get home after a long day.  I actually have made this before on a Sunday afternoon and cut the time in half, cooking it on high.  This warm cake topped with ice cream is absolutely amazing. 

Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake

Egg Rolls

 I love Egg Rolls, but making them from scratch, at home, has always intimidated me.  I finally conquered my fear, bought all the ingredients and found out that not only are homemade egg rolls delicious, but they are also so simple to make, it makes a ton and is so much cheaper than buying the packaged ones in the freezer section at the grocery store. I baked mine instead of frying them, but I will also include the directions for frying if you prefer that method.

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What you need:
1 pkg Egg Roll Wraps (24 count)
1 lb lean ground pork
1 tsp minced ginger (i used ground ginger)
*2 cups cabbage, finely chopped
1/4 lb bean sprouts
*1/2 cup carrot, shredded
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp oyster sauce
*I used the packaged slaw mix for the cabbage and carrots and used about 3 cups total.


**Canola oil if frying
    Non-stick cooking spray if baking
    Olive oil as needed if baking
    Optional sauce for dipping


How to make them:
Stir-fry meat and ginger in skillet over high heat until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.  Add cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots and green onions, cook 2 minutes.  Stir in oyster sauce.  Let mixture cool.

1.  Use 2 tablespoons filing for each egg roll.  Place filling diagonally on wrap.

2.  Fold bottom corner over filling; roll snugly half-way to cover filling.

 3.  Fold in both sides snugly against filing; moisten edges of last flap.

 4.  Roll wrap up and seal top corner; lay flap-side down until ready to cook.

Frying option:
In a large skillet, heat oil to 350 degrees F and place rolls flap down, a few at a time, turning occasionally, until golden, 2-3 minutes.  Drain on paper towels.

Baking Method:
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.  Place rolls on a baking sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray.  Lightly brush the tops with olive oil and bake until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.

I had a ton of left overs, so i wrapped each one individually in parchment paper and then placed them in zip lock bags.  Be sure to label your bags and make sure you use them within two months of freezing.  Thaw at room temperature before using and then bake at 400 degree F, for 10-12 minutes.

Enjoy!

Egg Rolls

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Pineapple Coconut Cookies

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Farmer's Market Freshness

I love shopping at the Farmer's Market. This is something I look forward to every Summer. Last week was my first visit to the one here in our new town of Cody. It was fabulous. Such an abundance of produce and fresh baked goods, and the prices were CHEAP. The market is conveniently located, every Thursday, in the parking lot of my husband's office. So, even if I can't make it there in time before everything is snatched up, I am confident I can talk him into skipping over to pick me up some goodies. Okay, so maybe he won't skip, but you get the picture.

Tonight, I am using some of my veggies to make a stir fry and egg rolls. I can just taste the freshness already. So, if you haven't already, support your local farmers and get out there and scoop up some produce that has been hand picked right out of the garden! You won't be disappointed!

Farmer's Market Freshness

S'mores Brownies

Heaven is the best word I can think of to describe these brownies....

I was entering a picture into a S'mores contest when I stumbled across a picture of some S'mores Brownies. After looking at all the pictures everyone had posted of their deliciously delicious creations I had no choice but to run to the store and pick up everything I needed to satisfy my sudden craving for S'mores. These are so easy and so delicious that they did not even last one night at our house.

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This is what I did:
I took about 7 graham crackers and broke them into squares to line the pan completely.

Then, I mixed together my box of brownie mix and poured that mixture on top of my graham crackers.

Then you bake the brownies according to the directions on the box, which is usually at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

When the brownies are done removed from oven and top with miniature marshmallows and place back in the oven just long enough to toast the top of the mallows.  This only takes a few seconds so be sure not to walk away and forget about them!

Slice and enjoy this amazingly delicious treat.  I promise, you won't be disappointed.

S'mores Brownies

Sweet Fried Summer Squash

This is a sweet, crispy coating for deep-fried yellow squash that is a tasty treat for all us veggie lovers!

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Basically you need:
2 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 cups shortening, melted

Directions:
1.. Allow squash to rest for 5 minutes after cutting to release its moisture.  Stir the flour, sugar, and salt together in a shallow bowl.  Dredge the squash slices in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess and set aside until needed.
2.  Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Arrange the squash in a single layer in the skillet.  Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about five minutes.  Drain on paper towels.

Sweet Fried Summer Squash