Thursday, July 30, 2015

Celebrate It! Blog Party!!!!

       
        


Saturday, July 25, 2015

Sheetz "Gobbz" Cookies for #SundaySupper

Copycat recipes are the fun theme for today's #SundaySupper, and I knew immediately what I wanted to create! Sheetz "Gobbz" cookies. Sheetz is a gas station and convenience store near my home that I frequent occasionally, and along with gas they sell made to order food, and bakery items called Shweetz that are delivered daily. One of their bakery items is a cookie called Gobbz. It is quite tasty, slightly addicting and sort of resembles a whoopie pie. I made my cookie a little smaller, and I used  buttercream for the middle. I think they are yummy!


Copycat "Gobbz" Cookies

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

I think know it is Banana Pudding Icebox Cake time! Why?
 Because It is HOT, HOT, HOT!
I grew up eating vanilla wafers and pudding, as I am sure, you probably did too. It is the first recipe I remember learning from my mom, and I make a birthday cake version of it for every one of my son's birthdays. So, my mind went to making a Banana Pudding Icebox Cake as we enjoy another heat wave here in the south, and I only want to cook if an oven or stove are not involved! 

This Banana Pudding Icebox Cake recipe is so close to the original. The only major difference is that you mix the pudding with whipping cream instead of milk. 
bananas, vanilla pudding, icebox cake, whipped cream
Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Vegetable and Chicken Shish Kabobs/#SundaySupper

     I don't know about you, but I love to grill! So, when I saw that today's #SundaySupper theme was Farmstand Favorites, I knew I wanted to make these Vegetable and Chicken Shish Kabobs. Why? You grill everything but the rice!
      I used large chunks of chicken breast mixed with colorful purple onion, red and orange peppers, and some pineapple chunks. The difference with this recipe is that I grilled the veggies separately from each other. They all need different amounts of time on the grill to bring out their optimum flavor. Then after they were all grilled, I put the shish kabobs together, glazed them with a special homemade tropical sauce, and put them back on the grill. They came out beautifully grilled, with the flavors complementing each other perfectly. I served the kabobs on a bed of whole grain rice, with a drizzle of homemade tropical sauce.

Vegetable and Chicken Shish Kabobs

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Cherry and Sliced Almond Mini Bundt Cakes/#BundtBakers

Today at #BundtBakers we are showing off our fruit and nut inspired bundt cakes! For me, my cake had to be a Cherry and Sliced Almond Mini Bundt Cake! Cherries are my summertime obsession this year! I am loving them!! I also added a fun, tasty cherry sauce that is so easy to make, it's ridiculous! You will want to make this!
 Cherry and Sliced Almond Mini Bundt Cakes

Monday, July 13, 2015

Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry/#WeekdaySupper

This Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry is a meal that is always being served in our house. We probably have it twice a week. It is a super quick meal that is good for you, and just perfect for a summertime family meal. One of the reasons it is quick to make is because I almost always have 2-3 chicken breasts cooked and ready to eat in the fridge. You can substitute those for the raw ones in the recipe. My son lives with us and he has the type of job that requires him to be in tip top physical shape, so chicken is his friend. Which means that it is pretty much all we eat. A really good aspect of this recipe is that it can accommodate a lot of different likes and dislikes when it comes to what goes in it. For instance, for this particular meal, everyone has the rice, chicken, corn and broccoli. Only my husband and I want the onion and only I want the zucchini and squash. So I cut up them up and set them aside. I did the same with the onion. When I start putting everything together, it goes quick.

Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Tapioca Pudding and Chocolate Sugar Cookie Cups/#SummerofPudding

The #SummerofPudding is in full swing, and today I am sharing my all time favorite pudding, Tapioca! I have loved tapioca since I was a kid; so a long time! I made some Chocolate Sugar Cookie Cups to showcase just how creamy, rich and good tasting this tapioca pudding from KozyShack is! This is a simple sugar cookie recipe that is easier to do than cutouts!These are perfect for all your summertime celebrations, or just when you want a little something special! Just a reminder~ National Tapioca Pudding Day is coming up this Wednesday, July 15. So join the celebration and savor the creamy goodness of  KozyShack Tapioca Pudding! You are truly going to love these!
 Tapioca Pudding and Chocolate Sugar Cookie Cups

Friday, July 10, 2015

Southern Grilled Pork Loin Sandwich and Carolina Blogging

I am guest posting on Carolina Blogging today with this favorite sandwich of mine. I hope you will stop by and take a look!

 Southern Grilled Pork Loin Sandwich w/a Creamy Southwestern Pico Sauce

It all starts with this creamy Southwestern Sauce
that is easier than you think to put together.


I added a few tasty toppings!

There you have it. A combination of flavors 
from my two favorite places. What is your
favorite sandwich combo?
Drop by and visit me over at Carolina Blogging 
to get this recipe and check out what
Carolina Blogging is all about!

Thanks for stopping by! See you over there!