Smoked Salmon on crackers with Cream Cheese, Capers, and Red Onion
Blue Cheese and Candied Walnut Tarts
Shrimp Cocktail Shots with Avocado and Cilantro
Friday, April 30, 2010
Appetizers
We served these three appetizers at the VIP mixer before the 100 Club of Central Texas annual awards banquet. This venue was held at a breathtaking exotic animal reserve in Creedmore TX.
Smoked Salmon on crackers with Cream Cheese, Capers, and Red Onion
Blue Cheese and Candied Walnut Tarts
Shrimp Cocktail Shots with Avocado and Cilantro
Smoked Salmon on crackers with Cream Cheese, Capers, and Red Onion
Blue Cheese and Candied Walnut Tarts
Shrimp Cocktail Shots with Avocado and Cilantro
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution
This program is inspiring to say the least. I am moved to tears each episode. The facts he brings to light about the reality in our public and private kitchens will shock you. I hope everyone will visit his website and take advantage of the recipes and education provided to help change our bad eating habits.
This food revolution is about saving America's health by changing the way you eat. It's not just a TV show, it's a movement for you, your family and your community. If you care about your kids and their future take this revolution and make it your own. Educate yourself about food and cooking. Find out what your child is eating at school. Make only a few small changes and magical things will happen. Switching from processed to fresh food will not only make you feel better but it will add years to your life.
Message from Jamie
This food revolution is about saving America's health by changing the way you eat. It's not just a TV show, it's a movement for you, your family and your community. If you care about your kids and their future take this revolution and make it your own. Educate yourself about food and cooking. Find out what your child is eating at school. Make only a few small changes and magical things will happen. Switching from processed to fresh food will not only make you feel better but it will add years to your life.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
My new toy!
I have a new love! I finally got a 600 series RED Kitchenaid mixer and it's amazing. Thank you Mom & Dad!
Super Bowl
OK so we all know that the food you serve is more important than the game. This year, everyone was out of town but even though we had an intimate viewing we didn't skimp on the food. We made Pork Loin, Chicken wings (Honey BBQ & Stubs BBQ), and Green Chili Cheese Fritters.
A Few More Cakes
Veteran's Day Cake - Designed by my 9 year old daughter. Three layers, Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla.
Mom's Birthday Cake - A very long tradition - made with the same heart pan passed down for generations and always strawberry cake with strawberry icing. I did however find some very interesting candles this year. The flame burned the same color as the candle.
A Baby Shower Cake - Yes brown icing mean it was ordered by Tina who is obsessed with brown icing. Her next order is for a horse cake. Wish me luck!
Mom's Birthday Cake - A very long tradition - made with the same heart pan passed down for generations and always strawberry cake with strawberry icing. I did however find some very interesting candles this year. The flame burned the same color as the candle.
A Baby Shower Cake - Yes brown icing mean it was ordered by Tina who is obsessed with brown icing. Her next order is for a horse cake. Wish me luck!
Same Few Ingredients - 3 great dishes!
Last week I had an obsession. It was Tomatillos, Green Chilies, Chicken, and Cream Cheese. I got to experimenting and came up with three amazing dishes using these 4 ingredients. The creations were green chicken enchiladas, soup and quiche. All of which were amazingly good! I have included a few pictures and the recipes. As usual, these recipes are so simple.
Green Chicken Enchiladas
4 Chicken Breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
1 Chopped Onion
1 Can Crushed Tomatillos
1 Small Can Chopped Green Chilies
8 oz Cream Cheese
Corn Tortillas
Grated Cheese
Fresh Cilantro
Green Onion
Brown the chicken and onion in a deep skillet with a small amount of olive oil. Add Tomatillos, Green Chilies, Salt and Pepper. Once bubbling hot, add cream cheese. Mix until melted and turn off heat. In casserole dish, put a small amount of juice from chicken mixture in bottom of dish. Start by layering tortillas, cheese and chicken mixture until all chicken has been used. Top with a final layer of tortilla and cheese. Then bake at 350° until cheese is brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and top with chopped cilantro and green onion.
Green Chicken Soup
4 Chicken Breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
1 Chopped Onion
1 Can Crushed Tomatillos
1 Small Can Chopped Green Chilies
8 oz Cream Cheese
2 Large Cans Chicken Broth
Grated Cheese
Fresh Cilantro
Green Onion
Brown the chicken and onion in a deep skillet with a small amount of olive oil. Add Tomatillos, Green Chilies, Salt and Pepper. Once bubbling hot, add cream cheese. Mix until melted. Add Chicken Broth and bring to a simmer. Serve with grated cheese, chopped cilantro and green onion. Great with Poppy's homemade sourdough bread.
Green Chicken Quiche
Take the left over soup and mix in the left over chopped cilantro, green onion and grated cheese. Add 3 eggs per cup of left over mix. Pour into pie crust and bake at 350° until firm and brown on top. As everyone knows, I don't eat many left overs so I love to create an entirely new meal from the left over ingredients from the night before.
Green Chicken Enchiladas
4 Chicken Breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
1 Chopped Onion
1 Can Crushed Tomatillos
1 Small Can Chopped Green Chilies
8 oz Cream Cheese
Corn Tortillas
Grated Cheese
Fresh Cilantro
Green Onion
Brown the chicken and onion in a deep skillet with a small amount of olive oil. Add Tomatillos, Green Chilies, Salt and Pepper. Once bubbling hot, add cream cheese. Mix until melted and turn off heat. In casserole dish, put a small amount of juice from chicken mixture in bottom of dish. Start by layering tortillas, cheese and chicken mixture until all chicken has been used. Top with a final layer of tortilla and cheese. Then bake at 350° until cheese is brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and top with chopped cilantro and green onion.
Green Chicken Soup
4 Chicken Breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
1 Chopped Onion
1 Can Crushed Tomatillos
1 Small Can Chopped Green Chilies
8 oz Cream Cheese
2 Large Cans Chicken Broth
Grated Cheese
Fresh Cilantro
Green Onion
Brown the chicken and onion in a deep skillet with a small amount of olive oil. Add Tomatillos, Green Chilies, Salt and Pepper. Once bubbling hot, add cream cheese. Mix until melted. Add Chicken Broth and bring to a simmer. Serve with grated cheese, chopped cilantro and green onion. Great with Poppy's homemade sourdough bread.
Green Chicken Quiche
Take the left over soup and mix in the left over chopped cilantro, green onion and grated cheese. Add 3 eggs per cup of left over mix. Pour into pie crust and bake at 350° until firm and brown on top. As everyone knows, I don't eat many left overs so I love to create an entirely new meal from the left over ingredients from the night before.
Friday, October 16, 2009
It's Apple Time Again
Here is the first batch of caramel apples of the year. This first order included toasted coconut, mint chip, m&m, pecan and toffee.
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