Like I said, the popcorn wasn't good but the box is pretty!
Princess Classics Disney On Ice Popcorn
I have a picture of the pretty, purple Princess Popcorn Box but it won't load correctly.
The worst $6.00 popcorn I've ever had but the show was definitely worth the cost of admission!
Candy apples, cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones in Princess and Mickey Mouse cups...it was great!
The worst $6.00 popcorn I've ever had but the show was definitely worth the cost of admission!
Candy apples, cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones in Princess and Mickey Mouse cups...it was great!
easy Chicken with Onions, Bacon,and Gravy
My husband asked me if this is hard to make because he wants me to make it often. I said it's a little involved but not hard.
What you will need:
One half pound bacon cut up into bite size pieces and cooked until crisp.
One or two pounds of chicken cut up browned in the bacon fat.
One large vidalia or other sweet onion sliced and added to the chicken about halfway through cooking.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Milk
All purpose flour
When the chicken and onions are almost done, remove them from the oil and add about a tablespoon of flour and whisk for about 15 seconds then add milk little by little while whisking.
Once the gravy is browned and thickened, add the chicken and onions and stir through and let simmer for a couple of minutes and then stir the bacon in and let simmer till hot, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot over rice.
I adapted this recipe from a show by Emeril on The Food Network. He was cooking quail in bacon fat.
What you will need:
One half pound bacon cut up into bite size pieces and cooked until crisp.
One or two pounds of chicken cut up browned in the bacon fat.
One large vidalia or other sweet onion sliced and added to the chicken about halfway through cooking.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Milk
All purpose flour
When the chicken and onions are almost done, remove them from the oil and add about a tablespoon of flour and whisk for about 15 seconds then add milk little by little while whisking.
Once the gravy is browned and thickened, add the chicken and onions and stir through and let simmer for a couple of minutes and then stir the bacon in and let simmer till hot, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot over rice.
I adapted this recipe from a show by Emeril on The Food Network. He was cooking quail in bacon fat.
easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
I made this cheesecake using sweetened condensed milk from a recipe found on the Eagle Brand website.
The milk gives it a creamier texture than I am used to but it was rich and tasty.
The homemade chocolate ganache topping I made with semi-sweet chocolate chips melted in hot half and half instead of the cream called for in the recipe. I heated the cream and chocolate chips in the microwave in small increments of time, stirring often until it becomes smooth and thickened.
I baked the homemade graham cracker crust for a few minutes to add more flavor and crunch to the crust.
It was so rich I had to chase it with some Dove chocolate candy.
easy Homemade Seafood and Fish Sauce
What you will need:
-Mayonnaise...I used light
-Tomato Ketchup
-Horseradish Sauce
Combine all three in a one to one ratio.
Or, in my own terms, a little bit of this and a little bit of that!
Taste as you go. The horseradish sauce adds a little kick so adjust accordingly.
easy Salmon Patties with Scratch Sauce
This was a good home-alone meal.
What you will need:
-One small can of pink salmon
-One egg
-1/4 cup bread crumbs
-1/4 cup chopped onion
-Seasoned with a little: garlic, chives, salt, freshly ground black pepper and celery flakes.
Combine to make two patties and fry in medium hot pan coated with olive oil.
Serve warm with sauce. Would make a good salmon-burger on a bun.
easy Bratwurst and Peppers
What you will need: One package of Bratwurst Links
Frozen Peppers and Onions-I used one half of a bag
Heat the olive oil covered pan and add the links. Let them cook until about half way done and then put the peppers and onions in the center and let finish cooking.
If the pan starts to dry out, add a little water and it will create a moist steam to continue cooking without burning.
easy Pan Saute'ed Shrimp
We had a small haul but it was enough for supper tonight. I decided to try pan sauteing them in their shell because of an episode of something I've seen on the Food Network. My husband liked them, I thought they were fair and the son at home wouldn't even try them, he said the heads still on really turned him off.
I started pinching heads and peeling and deveining the remainder of the shrimp and my husband helped make a scampi using olive oil and butter.
We used salt, pepper and a few shakes of Old Bay Seasoning.
In addition we grilled sale bought flat iron steak and I cooked some white acre peas with onion.
A very satisfying meal I think because we caught the shrimp, cleaned the shrimp and cooked the shrimp ourselves.
Tasty too.
I started pinching heads and peeling and deveining the remainder of the shrimp and my husband helped make a scampi using olive oil and butter.
We used salt, pepper and a few shakes of Old Bay Seasoning.
In addition we grilled sale bought flat iron steak and I cooked some white acre peas with onion.
A very satisfying meal I think because we caught the shrimp, cleaned the shrimp and cooked the shrimp ourselves.
Tasty too.
Feasting on Asphalt and Fried Chicken
Alton takes a bite of fried chicken breast and proclaims that it is the best fried chicken he has ever had! Quite a comment from such a famous and serious foodie!
He tries to get the secret recipe out of the tight lipped man who just smiles and starts singing the attributes of his grandma in heaven.
He did admit to seasoning the chicken a day before it's cooked but would only say he uses salt, pepper and a little shake.
"Shake of what?", Alton asks uselessly.
I think I've had the best fried chicken too and the cooks "secret" was to soak the chicken in salt water for a couple of hours before flouring and frying.
I suppose she could have been committing the sin of omission like so many other secretive Southern cooks!
I don't like to fry foods that much so I haven't tried it yet to see if she was telling the whole truth!
He tries to get the secret recipe out of the tight lipped man who just smiles and starts singing the attributes of his grandma in heaven.
He did admit to seasoning the chicken a day before it's cooked but would only say he uses salt, pepper and a little shake.
"Shake of what?", Alton asks uselessly.
I think I've had the best fried chicken too and the cooks "secret" was to soak the chicken in salt water for a couple of hours before flouring and frying.
I suppose she could have been committing the sin of omission like so many other secretive Southern cooks!
I don't like to fry foods that much so I haven't tried it yet to see if she was telling the whole truth!
Easy Fresh Spinach with Pasta
Another Food Network creation I saw by Giada De Laurentis.
What you'll need:
Cooked, hot pasta--I used about 8 ounces of spiral shaped pasta.
Fresh Spinach--I used one half bag of fresh Popeye brand.
Black or Green Olives
Olive Oil
Parmesan Cheese
Cracked Black Pepper ...all of these to taste....
Salt
Garlic Powder
Pour hot pasta over fresh spinach and stir until the spinach is wilted. It's good and makes a pretty presentation.
I used a pretty bowl and added some black olives and Parmesan cheese.
Photo to come.
What you'll need:
Cooked, hot pasta--I used about 8 ounces of spiral shaped pasta.
Fresh Spinach--I used one half bag of fresh Popeye brand.
Black or Green Olives
Olive Oil
Parmesan Cheese
Cracked Black Pepper ...all of these to taste....
Salt
Garlic Powder
Pour hot pasta over fresh spinach and stir until the spinach is wilted. It's good and makes a pretty presentation.
I used a pretty bowl and added some black olives and Parmesan cheese.
Photo to come.
Ice Cream with Sherbert
I didn't make this, I bought it. Breyers has a box of half vanilla ice cream and half orange sherbet and it's delicious! Even my parrot likes it! (he gets only a little for a treat.)
We've been looking for a "name" brand sherbet hoping to find one that tastes better than the usual store brand sherbets we've tried. Although, the Kroger store brand is pretty good and comes in a lot of flavors.
The vanilla ice cream has the usual Breyers touch and tastes great! I like having both to choose from. To mix or not or both is easy to answer...it's all right there!
We've been looking for a "name" brand sherbet hoping to find one that tastes better than the usual store brand sherbets we've tried. Although, the Kroger store brand is pretty good and comes in a lot of flavors.
The vanilla ice cream has the usual Breyers touch and tastes great! I like having both to choose from. To mix or not or both is easy to answer...it's all right there!
Looking Forward to Shrimp Season
I want to try a dish I saw on the Food Network. He saute'd the shrimp in their shells in butter and garlic. It sounds messy to eat but I bet it helps the shrimp meat stay moist.
I also like to make shrimp scampi using lots of real butter and a nice al dente pasta.
I have tried frying shrimp cakes using a mixture of cornmeal and flour and whole shrimp to make shrimp pancakes. Maybe these would be good on a bun with sauce.
I also like to make shrimp scampi using lots of real butter and a nice al dente pasta.
I have tried frying shrimp cakes using a mixture of cornmeal and flour and whole shrimp to make shrimp pancakes. Maybe these would be good on a bun with sauce.
elle's Easy Cheesy Brown Rice
Today's side dish was brown boil-in-bag rice cooked in the microwave for 10 minutes. Carefully drain but leave a little water to make it saucier.
On the hot rice I added a little olive oil, a lot of real butter, salt, fresh cracked black pepper, dried chives, parsley, and a palmful of Parmesan cheese.
Mix well and serve warm.
Using a mixture of white and brown rice would be good and add extra nutrients and fiber.
On the hot rice I added a little olive oil, a lot of real butter, salt, fresh cracked black pepper, dried chives, parsley, and a palmful of Parmesan cheese.
Mix well and serve warm.
Using a mixture of white and brown rice would be good and add extra nutrients and fiber.
Easy Oven Baked Barbecued Chicken
What you will need:
Chicken/cut up - I like using boneless, skinless chicken thighs that I bought on sale.
Chicken rub herbs - look in the seasoning section. The chicken and rib rub taste like BBQ seasoning.
Olive Oil
Garlic Powder
Salt
Pepper
Coat the chicken with a generous amount of olive oil and sprinkle with the seasonings.
Place pieces into a roasting pan so they are not touching. Cover loosely with foil.
After baking for 15-20 minutes, ucover and coat the tops of the chicken pieces with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Leave uncovered for the remainder of cooking time.
Oven Temperature - 375 (medium hot)
Cook for 30 minutes and check for doneness by cutting into a thick portion.
Chicken/cut up - I like using boneless, skinless chicken thighs that I bought on sale.
Chicken rub herbs - look in the seasoning section. The chicken and rib rub taste like BBQ seasoning.
Olive Oil
Garlic Powder
Salt
Pepper
Coat the chicken with a generous amount of olive oil and sprinkle with the seasonings.
Place pieces into a roasting pan so they are not touching. Cover loosely with foil.
After baking for 15-20 minutes, ucover and coat the tops of the chicken pieces with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Leave uncovered for the remainder of cooking time.
Oven Temperature - 375 (medium hot)
Cook for 30 minutes and check for doneness by cutting into a thick portion.
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Easy Buttered Rice With Parmesan Cheese
Another idea from the Food Network. Alton was making risotto and when it was finally finished, he added cooked vegetables and Parmesan cheese. My family likes regular rice but I thought maybe I could flavor it like a risotto dish.
I used boil-in-bag, store brand, white rice, cooked in the microwave for 10 minutes and then added butter, salt, pepper and Parmesan and mixed until melted and combined. Then I sprinkled on some dried chives and parsley.
My husband liked it very much and wanted seconds!
The rice dish was a good side to my oven barbecued chicken and canned whole green beans.
I used the Rachael Ray "eyeball measuring trick" with the butter and cheese and other ingredients. Start with one tablespoon of the butter and cheese and taste for flavor.
I used boil-in-bag, store brand, white rice, cooked in the microwave for 10 minutes and then added butter, salt, pepper and Parmesan and mixed until melted and combined. Then I sprinkled on some dried chives and parsley.
My husband liked it very much and wanted seconds!
The rice dish was a good side to my oven barbecued chicken and canned whole green beans.
I used the Rachael Ray "eyeball measuring trick" with the butter and cheese and other ingredients. Start with one tablespoon of the butter and cheese and taste for flavor.
Spinach Egg Scramble
What You Will Need:
Two eggs-I like jumbo sized eggs
Small palmful of frozen spinach-or use fresh
Small palmful of frozen chopped onion-or fresh
salt
pepper
Olive oil for cooking
Add olive oil to a nonstick pan and put over medium heat.
Add onions and cook for one minute and then add spinach. Stir and cook for two minutes.
Add eggs that you have whisked till a little bubbly and add to the hot pan on top of the vegetables.
Let sit briefly and then start stirring until done to taste.
I like mine more dry than wet.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm.
This would be a cute way to have "green" eggs and ham.
Two eggs-I like jumbo sized eggs
Small palmful of frozen spinach-or use fresh
Small palmful of frozen chopped onion-or fresh
salt
pepper
Olive oil for cooking
Add olive oil to a nonstick pan and put over medium heat.
Add onions and cook for one minute and then add spinach. Stir and cook for two minutes.
Add eggs that you have whisked till a little bubbly and add to the hot pan on top of the vegetables.
Let sit briefly and then start stirring until done to taste.
I like mine more dry than wet.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm.
This would be a cute way to have "green" eggs and ham.
Hamburger Ball Game
Saw it on Food Network.
Make your burgers into balls but don't flatten them. Put them into the hot pan and let cook a couple of minutes and then using a strong spatula or turner, flatten the burgers and continue to cook for several minutes, turn and cook until the juice runs clear when you press down on the pattie.
For these burgers , I put the ground beef into a bowl and mixed in some olive oil, chopped onions, and minced garlic. I did wear gloves because the icky factor is pretty high.
The olive oil helps everything mix smoothly together.
Make your burgers into balls but don't flatten them. Put them into the hot pan and let cook a couple of minutes and then using a strong spatula or turner, flatten the burgers and continue to cook for several minutes, turn and cook until the juice runs clear when you press down on the pattie.
For these burgers , I put the ground beef into a bowl and mixed in some olive oil, chopped onions, and minced garlic. I did wear gloves because the icky factor is pretty high.
The olive oil helps everything mix smoothly together.
Simple Pasta Salad
What you will need:
One Pound of Dry Pasta; Rotinni, for example.
One Small Can of Medium Whole Black Olives, drained.
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Parsley
Olive Oil
Cook pasta in salted, boiling water according to directions. I like mine firm.
Drain and pour up to one third cup of olive oil on the pasta. Add seasonings to taste starting with just of little of the garlic powder and taste testing until satisfied. Add the can of olives and mix well.
Serve warm or cold.
Is fine alone or as a side dish to soup or sandwiches.
Protein additions to make this a main meal could include:
Chicken, fresh cooked or canned, drained, cut up into bite size pieces
Tuna
Steak
Shrimp
One Pound of Dry Pasta; Rotinni, for example.
One Small Can of Medium Whole Black Olives, drained.
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Parsley
Olive Oil
Cook pasta in salted, boiling water according to directions. I like mine firm.
Drain and pour up to one third cup of olive oil on the pasta. Add seasonings to taste starting with just of little of the garlic powder and taste testing until satisfied. Add the can of olives and mix well.
Serve warm or cold.
Is fine alone or as a side dish to soup or sandwiches.
Protein additions to make this a main meal could include:
Chicken, fresh cooked or canned, drained, cut up into bite size pieces
Tuna
Steak
Shrimp
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