Thursday, February 14, 2013

Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies


Instead of giving your loved ones expensive chocolates this upcoming Valentine’s Day, surprise him/her with a Valentine Sandwich Cookies.

It’s a sweet and perfectly heart-shaped cookies coloring the cake with pink frosting, designing it with beautiful white frosting and .

Its outstanding sweetness can impress your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. So check it out and try it! :)



Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies - Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Unbelievable Grilled Chicken


Unbelievable Chicken! Unbelievable indeed. 

This grilled chicken with an uncanny mix of sauces and marinade ingredients is just absolutely unbelievably good and healthy too!

you won't have a hard time finding the mix, plus you get to enjoy it right after marinading in more or less 20 minutes.








Unbelievable Chicken -Ingredients


1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Prizewinning Triffle


Do you want to produce a dish that will fit into your healthy eating lifestyle?

Well, you are in luck because i have just found the dessert that will give you nutritional benefits! 

This recipe will surely stand out among all the trifle recipes that you know. :)







Joy's Prizewinning Triffle - Ingredients

 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken


Who would've known that something so tasty could be oh so good?


This Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken definitely makes the cut for something healthy yet wonderfully tasty! This guiltless pleasure will surely make you feel like you're not missing out on anything!








Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken -Ingredients


1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Irresistible Tiramisu II



I am having a problem with my kids recently. They have become these picky eaters and i just don't know what to bake for them for the upcoming holiday. 

So i went on with my usual routine, I searched for a recipe that even picky eaters can't resist. And i found this one that looks delicious and fantastic.

 I'm a little bit nervous but i'm gonna give it a try. And i'm hoping for the best because this recipe looks irresistible! 


Tiramisu II - Ingredients

 6 egg yolks
 3/4 cup white sugar

Gourmet Cucumber Chicken Salad

Salads are great for picnics and outside lunches. 

They're light, easy to prepare, healthy, and very yummy!
This Gourmet Cucumber Chicken Salad is absolutely perfect for a beautiful day out. 

It's very easy to prepare, easy to pack, easy to eat, and you can bring along gourmet in a grassy park or a sandy warm beach!







Gourmet Cucumber Chicken Salad -Ingredients


2 (10 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained

1 cup seedless green grapes, halved

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Yummy lemon squares




Is it just me or some things are really better when miniaturize?


Regular sized lemon squares are great as well, but miniaturize them and you definitely have a taste of heaven. 


Especially when you just want to indulge for a little while the bursting flavor of lemon.Well, you are in the right place because i just happen to know the best that you can make out of lemon! 



Lemon Squares I - Ingredients


 1 cup unsalted butter
 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Teriyaki Chicken for the Busy Cook

I can be quite a busy bee sometimes.
Sometimes I can't even feel the day as it breezes past me and then it's dinner time again.


That's why I'm grateful for recipes such as this because they are a lifesaver in times when I really need to do a home-cooked meal because I'm expecting some guests, or if I'm just really craving for one but don't exactly have the time.







Teriyaki Chicken for the Busy Cook -Ingredient

1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces

1/2 cup soy sauce

Creamiest Chocolate Mousse


Is there anything better to eat at summertime aside from dessert? 

Well to tell you the truth, i have this thing for chocolate mousse. It just looks so delicious, soft and oh so good! 

That's why i am looking for a recipe on how to make this one and i have found the perfect one that made me wanna cook it the second i saw the picture and reviews. 

And of course, i would love to share it to all of you. So lets go and try this one. :)


Creamiest Chocolate Mousse - Ingredients

 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
 7 egg yolks, beaten

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Cafe Style Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

I was about to go out to the cafe to grab something to munch on when I thought of cooking something up on my own ala-cafe style, of course. 

This filling recipe is definitely a time and energy saver since you won't have to waste a step out of your house or even a minute of boredom in waiting for your order to come.

Enjoy this meal!





Cafe Style Grilled Chicken Sandwiches- Ingredients



2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/4 cup olive oil

Delicious Tiramisu Layer Cake




I need to prepare a cake for our family reunion tomorrow. For a change, i would like to bake something different. 

So i browsed the net and came across this recipe that looks great and absolutely delicious. 

I'll be sharing with you the ingredients that i saw and the procedures. Come and lets start baking. 

Cannot wait to make something wonderful out of this cake. :)




Tiramisu Layer Cake - Ingredients


CAKE:
1 (18.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Easy Chicken Parmesan

Chicken and cheese are a great combo. They combine for a great hearty and delicious meal you can enjoy almost anywhere you want to.


I particularly like how Parmesan Cheese stamps its flavor on Chicken and makes waves in my taste buds.

This Easy Chicken Parmesan is the perfect recipe for those on the go, or for those who want something simple to prepare. 

Cooking this is simply a breeze, and tasting it is surely a delightful experience.


Easy Chicken Parmesan -Ingredients

1 (700 ml) jar pasta sauce

6 tablespoons KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

Monday, February 4, 2013

Yummy Banana Pudding




I am going to have a dinner party tomorrow and i haven't thought about what to cook for dessert. Thankfully, i came across this recipe in the internet that has caught my attention.

It's a banana cake! My favorite cake that my mother has been making me since i was young. 

I am very eager to make it because for the first time, i'm going to make myself! So try it with me guys and make our experience amazing. :)


Banana Pudding IV - Ingredients

 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

30 Minute Almond Chicken

Almonds? Chicken?

Who would have thought the two could make such a memorable pair when combined in this simply delectable dish?

I just love how simple this seemingly-complex recipe could be, and how tasty and gratifying the dish itself is. 

Let's all give it a go and dine with me in this one-of-a-kind Almond Chicken.
Dig in!





30 Minute Almond Chicken -Ingredients

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup Italian dressing

Famous Marshmallows


Do you know the famous marshmallow "Peeps" that kids love? 


Out of curiosity, i searched over the internet on how to make it and stumbled upon this yummy looking marshmallow! 

The marshmallow looks so amazing and wonderful. I could not wait to make and taste it myself. It looks like it's gonna be fun. :)

Famous Marshmallows - Ingredients


 1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
 2 cups white sugar

Mouth Watering Apple Dumpling

Do you want to make something that is easy yet delicious to eat?


Then i would highly recommend this apple dumpling that made my family happy on Thanksgiving since we are all fond of eating apple pies.

It is indeed a quick and easy dessert to make. I found this recipe online and you might consider baking it because it's really a mouth watering dessert. :)

Apple Dumpling - Ingredients


2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Apple Dumpling - Directions


1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. Cut each apple into 8 wedges and set aside. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Roll each apple wedge in crescent roll dough starting at the smallest end. Pinch to seal and place in the baking dish.

3. Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the apple dumplings. Pour Mountain Dew™ over the dumplings.

4. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/country-apple-dumplings/detail.aspx

Spicy Chicken Soup




It's a cold and rainy day outside and I'm wondering what I could prepare to spice up my day indoors. I was thinking maybe some hot and steamy soup for my grumbling tummy, or some spicy flavorful chicken for my eager tongue.

Hey, why not both? Why not even combine both?
How about some Spicy Chicken Soup to heat up my cold day and tuck me in cozy with a blanket 'round my shoulders?

It might be a ton of ingredients, but I'm pretty sure it'll be worth the try!

Spicy Chicken Soup -Ingredients


2 quarts water
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon onion powder
5 cubes chicken bouillon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) cancondensed tomato soup
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Spicy Chicken Soup -Directions


In a large pot over medium heat, combine water, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken, reserve broth. Shred chicken.

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned. Stir in salsa, diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, tomato soup, chili powder, corn, chili beans, sour cream, shredded chicken and 5 cups broth. Simmer 30 minutes.

Fruity Blueberry Crumb Bars




Are you tired making the same snack for your kids over and over again?

Well, i came across this recipe online that i know your kids would love. I'm sure that after your kids taste this, they would not ask for any other snack because this one is buttery, fruity and tangy all at the same time.
Can you believe that? Well, try it and see for your self. :)

Blueberry Crumb Bars - Ingredients

 1 cup white sugar
 1 teaspoon baking powder
 3 cups all-purpose flour
 1 cup shortening
 1 egg
 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)
 4 cups fresh blueberries
 1/2 cup white sugar
 3 teaspoons cornstarch


Blueberry Crumb Bars - Directions


1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

2. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar, 3 cups flour, and baking powder. Mix in salt and cinnamon, if desired. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in the shortening and egg. Dough will be crumbly. Pat half of dough into the prepared pan.

3. In another bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Gently mix in the blueberries. Sprinkle the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble remaining dough over the berry layer.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top is slightly brown.Cool completely before cutting into squares.


http://allrecipes.com/recipe/blueberry-crumb-bars/detail.aspx?src=mer1045

Delightful Oreo Truffle




It's family time and what would kids want more than a oreo truffle that looks tasty and delicious at the same time. You are in luck because i just found out a great recipe to make a oreo truffle. So come on, try it with me and let's make a delightful dessert for your kids.

OREO Truffle - Ingredients


1 (16 ounce) package OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided
1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 (8 ounce) packages BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted


OREO Truffle - Directions


1. Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later use. (Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.) Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter.

2. Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover chocolate can be stored at room temperature for another use.) Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs.

3.Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-oreo-truffles/detail.aspx

Yummy Apple Pie



Are you craving for a fruit pie? 

Well, I just saw this recipe online that looks so delicious and easy to make.
Since i have many apples here i decided to make a apple pie because i'm so craving for this kind of fruit pie.
It looks so yummy and soft that i just have to cook it right now. :)

Apple Pie - Ingredients


1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Apple Pie - Directions


1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.

2. Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.

3. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/apple-pie-by-grandma-ople/detail.aspx