Recipes

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Beach Pictures.. My family...

 My wonderful parents..
 My guys..
 My daughter and  oldest son...
 My younger son..
 Oak Island...
 Oak Island...


Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Beef,Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas...

These were awesome and not a speck was left. The guys worked so hard on the yard and pool, I made these to thank them.

2 pks. fajita seasoning mix
1 lb. chicken tenders (cut into strips)
2 lbs. sirlion steak (cut into strips)
2 lbs.  shrimp peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper (sliced thin strips)
1 yellow bell pepper (sliced thin strips)
butter
olive oil
creole season

Place a little olive oil and butter in the bottom of a large skillet. Place the chicken and beef in the pan. Season a little with creole season. When done take out of pan and place peppers in pan. When they are tender add shrimp and when shrimp is pink add the fajita season mix and add beef and chicken back to pan. Stir all together and simmer for about 5 minutes covered. Heat tortilla shells and dig in. You can add sour cream, salsa or guacamole to these..









Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Thought of the day..

Life is like the ocean. It can be calm and still or rough and rigid but in the end, it is always beautiful...

Coming Wednesday...

Thought of the day
Beef,chicken and shrimp fajita

Pina Colada Cheesecake...

Summer is my favorite time of the year. We just got back from our family vacation at the beach and the guys are working in the back yard fixing a spot for a above ground pool.  I am off this week as well so I plan on enjoying myself outdoors and cooking a lot. I wanted to make the guys a treat for all the work they are doing. So I found this recipe and it is awesome and perfect for summer....

1 8 oz cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 teas. rum extract
1 teas. vanilla extract
1 6 oz graham cracker crust
1 cup pineapple preserves
1/2 cup toasted coconut (optional)

Mix the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and extracts together. Pour into crust. Chill until set about 4 hours.  When ready to serve spread the preserves over filling and top with coconut. Enjoy..



Monday, July 15, 2013

I'm at the beach.....

We have been here since Saturday and we are having a blast. I have relaxed and enjoyed the beach. The guys have been out on the boat fishing and I have cooked lots of food so far to make daddy happy. I have made beef jerky,potato salad,stuffed burgers, peach cobbler, trail mix and subs..  I will post pics soon.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Sorry Guys.!!

Sorry guys!! I have been working way to many hours the past few weeks. I am also trying to get us together for our family vacation and I am pretty much wiped out. But I will get back to normal soon. :) I have lots to get done this week and packing, making treats to take, laundry and shopping are all on my list. Hope you guys have a great and I will be sharing my week with you...:)

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Happy 4th of July....

I am having to work today but when I get off we will be cooking out. The recipes have already been posted on here for you guys to enjoy.. Hope you enjoy your food and fireworks...

Stuffed Burgers
Hot Dogs with homeade chili
Potato Salad
Baked Bq. Beans
Brownies
Wonderland Bars
Chips
Watermellon

Monday, July 1, 2013

Coming Tuesday..

Chicken Guacamole Tostadas
Thought of the day

Chicken Guacamole Tostadas

  • I have been very busy with work lately which has been leaving me pretty much wiped out.  But here is a mexican recipe that is very easy and yummy..

  • ripe peeled avocado 
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped tomato, divided
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
  • 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
  • (6-inch) corn tostada shells
Mash avocado and add salt,garlic and lime juice. spread on tostada shell. Spread the rotisserie chicken on top and add tomatos, cilantro, jalapeno  and any other toppings you may like. Enjoy..




Thought of the day...

The two most important days of your life are the day you were born, and the day you figure out why.