Here's What's Cooking This Week!!

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As we all start to dive into holiday preparations, I am still searching for the elusive "perfect" appetizer. Maybe I found it this week. We are making a southwestern flatbread that is sure to be delicious! Our entree this week is simple and tasty and quick. I love quick and delicious meals during this busy time. Our dessert this week is something you can serve at a party, give as a gift, or just make and enjoy for yourself. I love making candy and I know you will too!

Menu and Grocery List

Appetizer~Southwestern Flatbread

Package of  Flatbread

1 Chicken  Breast~raw

2 Roma Tomatoes

1 small Onion

Queso Fresco 

Sour Cream

Avocado

Entree~Ginger Orange Pork Stirfry with Rice

1/2 cup Orange Juice

1 tablespoon Lime Juice

1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger

1 Scallion

Ketchup

Cornstarch

Salt and Pepper

White Rice

1 pound Pork Loin

1 medium Onion

1 Red Pepper

1 Green Pepper

Dessert~Homemade New Mexico Caramels

1 cup Sugar

1 cup Light Brown Sugar

1 cup Dark Corn Syrup

1/2 pound unsalted Butter

Salt

2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream

1 tablespoon Vanilla

This is our week!

Thanks for joining us today!!

Stop back soon!

Braving The Heat To Go To The Grocery!

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I'm off to the grocery to get this weeks necessities. Here's our menu:

Appetizer~Amaretto Purses w/Mascarpone & Fontina

Salad~Strawberry Salad

Entree~Orange Chicken

Side Dish~Fruit Studded Rice Pilaf

Dessert~ Bread Pudding & Apples

Here is our Grocery List:

Amaretto Purses with Mascarpone & Fontina

8 oz. Fontina Cheese

8 oz. Mascarpone Cheese

1 tablespoon Amaretto

 White Pepper

Dried Tart Cherries

25 sheets Phyllo Dough

Butter

Strawberry Salad

Romaine Lettuce

Fresh Strawberries

Sherry Vinegar

Dijon Mustard

Minced Shallots

Sugar

Sea Salt

Black Pepper

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 Avocados

Orange Chicken

Chicken Breast

Dijon Mustard

Honey

Onions

Green Bell Pepper

Butter

Paprika

Cinnamon

Orange Juice

Pineapple Juice

Basil

Brown Sugar

Pepper

Salt

Fruit Studded Rice Pilaf

Butter

Long Grain White Rice

Onion

Water

Chicken, Vegetable, or Beef Base or Bouillon Granules

Dried Apricots

Golden Raisins

Brown Sugar

Bread Pudding

Milk

Butter

Sugar

Salt

White Bread

3 Eggs

2  Granny Smith Apples

Golden Raisins

What's to Eat this Week?

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Here is our menu:

Monday~     Appetizer~Navajo Tacos

Tuesday~     Salad~      Shrimp Ceviche

                        Wednesday~    Entree~    Gourmet Burger & Hot Dog Bar

                  Thursday~    Side Dish~Southwest Deviled Egg  

Friday~        Dessert~   Pecan Bars

Here is the grocery list for this week:

Navajo Tacos

Flour

Baking Powder

Salt

Shortening

 Hamburger(1pound)

Onion

Shredded Cheddar

Tomato

Lettuce

Avocado

Ceviche

 1 pound Medium-Small Shrimp

Salt

4-6 Limes

2-3 Lemons

Red Onion

Serrano Chile

Fresh Cilantro

1 Cucumber

1 Avocado

Gourmet Burger & Dog Bar

Hamburger

Hot Dogs

Buns for Both

Onion

Tomato

Blue Cheese, Provolone,

Lettuce

Jalapeno

Pico de Gallo

Mustard, Dijon, Honey Mustard

Mushrooms

Egg

Applewood Bacon

Chili

Ketchup

BBQ Sauce

Slaw

Cream Cheese

Pastrami

A1

Southwest Deviled Eggs

Eggs

Mayo

Ground Mustard

Seasoning Salt

Ground Cumin

Chili Powder

Cayenne Pepper

Green Onion

Paprika

Pecan Bars

Flour

Confectioners Sugar

Butter

3 Egg

Brown Sugar

Sugar

Dark Corn Syrup

Vanilla

Salt

1.5 cups Chopped Pecans

Thanks for joining me today!

Later today I will be posting the 

recipe and pictures of our Navajo Tacos.

Please join me!!

See you soon!!

 

It's Grocery Time!!

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I will make this quick today: I have a great menu for you this week. We are going to be learning a couple new things with this menu. We will be roasting tomatoes, making dressings, making a reduction, baking cupcakes, and frying the best homemade chicken fingers you have ever had! I promise! So lets get started. Here is your menu and grocery list:

Appetizer~Roasted Roma Round Up with Balsamic Reduction

Salad~Green Salad on a Stick

Entree~Homemade Chicken Fingers w/ Ranch and Honey Mustard

Side~Grandma's Potato Salad

Dessert~Alex's Nilla Wafer Cupcakes

Here's what you need:

Appetizer

Roma Tomatoes( 3)

Old Bay Seasoning

Pita Chips

Mozzarella  Cheese(Fresh-if possible)(8oz)

Cream Cheese(1)
Balsamic Vinegar(1 bottle)

Green Salad on a Stick

Romaine Lettuce

Grape Tomatoes

Cucumber(1)

Block Cheddar Cheese(8 oz)

Sour Cream
Buttermilk(1/2 cup)
Garlic(1 clove)
Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)

Homemade Chicken Fingers

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast(1.5 lbs)
Saltines
Egg
Garlic Powder
Dried Basil
Paprika
Salt and Pepper

Sour Cream

Mayo

Dijon Mustard

Honey

Lemon Juice

 Milk

Buttermilk Powder

 Dried Parsley

 Dried Chives

 Dried Oregano

 Dried Tarragon

Garlic Salt

 Lemon Pepper

Grandma's Potato Salad

Idaho Potatoes(3 lbs)

Mayo

Onion

Sugar

Eggs(6)

Mustard

Alex's Nilla Wafer Cupcakes

Flour 

Sugar

Butter
Milk
Salt
Cornstarch
Eggs(4)
Vanilla
Baking Powder

Mini Vanilla Wafers

Bananas(2)

That is everything for the week. Stop by tomorrow and we will start with the Roasted Roma Roundup with a Balsamic reduction. Thanks for joining me. See you Monday!