Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Foil Packs


I love, love, love this grilled pineapple chicken recipe! I made them in the oven instead of grilling them on the barbecue but either way is so tasty! The pineapple is so juicy, the veggies are so crunchy, and the SAUCE is so easy and amazing.




SOURCE: http://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/grilled-pineapple-chicken-foil-packets/

Sopapilla Cheesecake

Sopapilla cheesecake is such a scrumptious dessert! You can serve it hot or cold and the ingredients are so easy to keep on hand. It doesn't take long to whip up this sopapilla cheesecake recipe. Can you say yum?




See full recipe:
http://completerecipes.com/-Sopapilla-Cheesecake-.html

Unroll and spread 1 can crescent rolls on bottom of un-greased pan. Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Spread mixture over crescent rolls. Unroll and spread remaining crescent rolls over mixture. Spread melted butter over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

-2 cans pillsbury butter crescent rolls
-2 (8oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
-1 cup sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-1/4 cup butter (melted)
-Cinnamon & sugar

How to Crochet - Beginner's Video

Want to learn how to crochet? Learn how! (Link below image)


http://makeanddocrew.com/how-to-crochet-beginners-video-course-giveaway/

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Spring Detox: Flavored Water Recipes


SOURCE: http://marfmellow.com/post/48723991362/spring-cleanse-your-body-yes-another-post

1) The classical : lemon/cucumber:
Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + 1 cucumber and a lemon, thinly sliced + 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil leaf + 1/3 of finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

2) The granite : Strawberry/Lime or Raspberry/Lime
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 6 strawberries / 0r Raspberries and one thinly sliced lime + 12 finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

3) The digestive : Fennel/citrus
First: infuse 1 to 3 grams of dried and crushed fennel in 150 ml of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool.
Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + lemon juice (put the leftover lemon in the mix) + a small thinly sliced orange + 12 fresh chopped mint leaves + the infusion of fennel seeds. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

4) The antiOX : Blackberry/Sage
Note that a part from the berries, sage leafs is the herb that has the highest antioxidant content.
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of blackberries that have been very slightly crushed + 3-4 sage leaves. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

5) WATERmelon : watermelon/Rosemary
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of watermelon cut into cubes + 2 rosemary stems. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

6) The exotic : Pineapple/Mint
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of pineapple cut into cubes + 12 fresh mint leaves finely chopped. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

7) The traditional : Apple/cinnamon
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of apple cut into cubes + 2 cinnamon sticks + 2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

8.) The zingibir : Ginger/tea
In advance: heat 1 teaspoon of ginger in two cups of tea, let it cool down.

Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water with two cups of the ginger tea + 4-5 pieces of fresh ginger cut into cubes. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Friday, December 19, 2014

Christmas Sangria (Cranberry & Rosemary White Sangria)

Cranberry & Rosemary White Christmas Sangria


Here's a tasty Christmas style sangria that incorporates cranberry and rosemary. I will definitely be making this during the holidays!

Ingredients:

    1 Granny Smith Apple
    1 Braeburn Apple
    1 heaping Cup Fresh Cranberries
    1 large Sprig Rosemary
    1 Bottle Pinot Grigio
    ½ Cup White Grape Juice
    ¼ Cup Sugar (more, for garnish)
    1 Can Club Soda

Directions:

  1. Cube the apples.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a pitcher except for the rosemary sprig.
  3. Chill drink and garnish with rosemary sprigs.
Source: http://cookingstoned.tv/recipe/cranberry-rosemary-white-christmas-sangria/


21 Winter Cocktails to Keep You Warm


It's cold outside! BuzzFeed put together a list of 21 Winter Cocktails to Keep You Warm. Check out the article here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/melissaharrison/winter-cocktails

Christmas Cranberry Margaritas



Easy Cranberry Margaritas

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail (*see note below for optional homemade cranberry juice)
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
3/4 cup tequila
1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
ice cubes

Directions:
Stir all ingredients together until blended.  Serve over ice in sugar- or salt-rimmed glasses, garnished with fresh cranberries and lime wedges if desired.

SOURCE: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/cranberry-margaritas/