Greek Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 Cucumber, diced

1 Container Cherry Tomatoes

1/2 of a small Red Onion

1/4 Cup of Pine Nuts, toasted

1/2 Cup of Feta Cheese

Vinaigrette Dressing

1/2 Cup of Olive Oil

1/4 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar

1 TBSP. Oregano

1 Clove of Garlic, minced

1 tsp. Dry Mustard

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions

1.)  Dice Cucumber, Tomatoes and Red Onion.  Place in a medium bowl

2.)  In a toaster oven toast Pine Nuts until golden brown

3.)  Mix all vinaigrette ingredients together and whisk until combined

4.)  Add Pine Nuts, Feta Cheese, and Vinaigrette to veggies and mix until combined

Chicken Piccata

Ingredients

4 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 Cup of Flour

1 Stick of Butter

4 TBSP Olive Oil

1 Lemon

1 Cup Chicken Broth

1/4 Cup of Capers

Salt and Pepper

Directions

1.)  Flatten Chicken Breasts and cut in half.  Season with Salt and Pepper

2.)  In a flat dish add Flour, Salt, and Pepper

3.)  Dredge Chicken in Flour

4.)  In a medium skillet heat Butter and Olive Oil.  Once it starts to sizzle add Chicken

5.)  Cook Chicken on each side until golden brown

6.)  Remove Chicken to baking dish

7.)  In your skillet mix pan drippings with Chicken Broth, juice from Lemon, and Capers

8.)  Bring to a boil (you can add a TBSP of flour and whisk into sauce if you want to thicken it up)

9.)  Pour sauce over Chicken and Bake at 350 Degrees for 20 minutes

Lemon Artichoke Orzo 

Ingredients 

1 Package of Orzo Pasta

1 small Onion, diced

1 can of Artichokes, diced

1/4 Cup of Prosciutto, chopped (or you can use Pancetta or Bacon)

1 Cup of Spinach, Chopped

1 Garlic Clove, minced

1 Lemon, Zest and Juiced

4 TBSP Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/2 Cup of Crumbled Feta Cheese

Directions

1.)  Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook Orzo according to package (You can also cook in chicken broth for more flavor)

2.)  Chop Onion, Prosciutto, Artichokes, Spinach and Garlic

3.)  In a medium skillet heat Olive Oil and add Onions, cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes

4.)  Add in Garlic, Prosciutto, and Artichokes.  Cook another 2-3 minutes.  Add Spinach

5.)  Zest Lemon over skillet, and then add the juice of the lemon.

6.)  Mix in cooked Orzo, stir until all ingredients are combined.  Turn off heat

7.)  Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with Feta Cheese

**Can be served warm or cold

Spring has sprung and Easter is just a few weeks away so it is the perfect time for a table refresh!  We were in need of some new plates and I found these blue gingham and floral plates that will be great all through the summer!  They are durable will be a great addition to your entertaining!

I took my spring tablescape and updated a few pieces to create a simple look for Easter!  I have everything linked below and the prices are amazing!

Spring Tablescape

Blue Gingham Plate

Floral Salad Plate

Woven Placemat

Gold Silverware

Linen Napkins

Hurricane Candle Holder

Tablecloth

Easter Tablescape

Wooden Tray 

Similar Bunny Vase

Blue and White Vase

Gold Candle Holder

Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Ingredients

1 Box of Fettuccine Noodles

1 Stick of Butter

1/2 Cup Heavy Cream

2 Cups Parmesan Cheese

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

1.)  Cook Pasta according to package

2.)  In saucepan over medium heat melt Butter and add Heavy Cream

3.)  Bring to simmer and add in Parmesan Cheese, stir until melted, remove from heat

4.)  Add cooked Fettuccine Noodles and Salt and Pepper

5.)  Mix together and top with Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients

1 Bag of Rhodes frozen Bread Dough or Rolls

10-12 Slices of Sandwich Pepperoni (or a bag of pizza size pepperoni)

1 Bag of Grated Mozzarella Cheese

2 TBSP. Melted Butter

1 tsp. Garlic

1 tsp. Italian Seasoning

1 Jar Pizza Sauce

**NOTE:  You can also use Refrigerated Pizza Dough, and other toppings

Directions:

1.)  If using frozen dough let it thaw and knead it into a ball

2.)  Flour rolling pin and roll out dough

3.)  Once dough is rolled out sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni

4.)  Tightly roll dough into a jelly roll log

5.)  Melt butter and mix in garlic and italian seasoning

6.)  Baste butter and seasonings onto the top of the dough

7.)  Gently cut dough into 1 inch pieces and place on baking sheet

8.)  Bake at 350 Degrees for 15-20 minutes (you want to make sure the dough is golden brown)

9.)  Serve with your favorite pizza sauce

Chili Recipe

Ingredients

1 TBSP Olive Oil

1 lb. Ground Beef

1 Package of Ground Sausage

1 Onion, Chopped

2-3 Jalapeno’s, Chopped

1 Red Pepper, Chopped

1 Garlic Clove, Diced

1 20 oz. Can Diced Tomatoes

1 can Black Beans (Can also use Pinto or Kidney)

1 8 oz. can Tomato Sauce

1 TBSP Cumin

1 TBSP Chili Powder

1 TBSP Chipotle Powder

Salt and Pepper to taste

Toppings

Sour Cream

Cheddar Cheese, Shredded (or cheese of choice)

Jalapenos

Avocados

Directions

1.)  In a large pot over medium heat add the olive oil and onion, red pepper, garlic, and jalapenos.  Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally

2.)  Add ground beef and sausage.  Cook until browned

3.)  Stir in Cumin, Chili Powder, Chipotle Powder, Salt & Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Beans, and Tomato Sauce.  Stir until all combined and bring to a low boil.  Cook uncovered 25-30 minutes.  Stirring Occasionally

4.)  Serve with cornbread and toppings of choice

Jalapeno Cornbread

Ingredients

1 Cup Flour

1 Cup Cornmeal

2/3 Cup Sugar

1 Teaspoon Salt

3 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

3 Tablespoons Honey

1 Egg

1 Cup Milk

1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil

3 Jalapenos (2 finely diced, and one sliced in rounds)

1 Small Onion, Diced

Directions

1.)  Preheat oven to 400 degrees

2.)  Dice 2 Jalapenos and Onion.  Slice 3rd Jalapeno into rounds

3.)  In a large bowl mix together Flour, Cornmeal, Sugar, Salt, and Baking Powder

4.)  Add in Egg, Milk, Honey, Vegetable Oil, Jalapenos, and Onions.  Mix until combined

5.)  Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and top with sliced Jalapenos

6.)  Bake at 400 Degrees for 20-25 minutes

**Once out of the oven I like to drizzle with additional Honey

Tortellini Soup Recipe 

Ingredients

1 Onion

1 20 oz. Can of Diced Tomatoes

1 Bag of Fresh Spinach

1 Bag of Frozen Tortellini

4-6 Cups of Chicken Broth (depending on how much soup you want to make)

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 TBSP. Oregano

1 Cup of Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1.)  Dice onion and place in stock pot over medium heat.  Drizzle with olive oil

2.)  Once onions are translucent add in diced tomatoes and let simmer for 2-3 minutes

3.)  Now add in your broth and bring to a simmer.  Once soup is simmering add in your tortellini and continue to simmer

4.)  Chop spinach and add to soup

5.)  Add salt, pepper, and oregano.  Simmer for another 10 minutes

6.)  Serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese and hearty bread

Ingredients 

1 Package of Meatloaf Mix (it is ground pork, beef, and veal)

1 Small Onion, Diced

1 Clove of Garlic, Diced

1/2 Cup of Parmesan Cheese

1/2 Cup of Italian Breadcrumbs

1 Egg

1 TBSP Basil, Chopped

1 TBSP. Italian Seasoning

1 tsp. Pepper

1 tsp. Salt

2 Jars of Tomato Sauce of your choice

Directions

1.)  Finely dice onion, garlic, and basil

2.)  Place Meatloaf mix in large bowl.  Add in onion, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and egg

3.)  Mix together with your hands until all ingredients are evenly mixed

4.)  Using your hands or scoop (I use an ice cream scoop) roll mixture into large balls

5.)  Turn crockpot on low and place 1 jar of sauce in crockpot

6.)  Place meatballs in crockpot and cover with 2nd jar of sauce

7.)  Stir meatballs several times

8.)  Serve with pasta of your choice or you can make meatball sandwiches

Easter will be here very soon and I like to start planning out my recipes and putting together my menu.  I like to have fun and festive food that is easy to make ahead.  Here are two easy appetizer and snack recipes that will be a hit with adults and kids!  I always like to have a signature drink for each party.  Here is a really easy champagne punch recipe that you can throw together last minute.

Carrot Cheese Ball

Ingredients

2 Packages of Cream Cheese

3 Slices of Cooked Bacon, Crumbled

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 TBSP. Worcestershire Sauce

2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 Bunch of Parsley

Crackers of Choice

Directions

1.)  Cook Bacon, I like to place on baking sheet and cook in oven for 20 minutes at 350 Degrees.  Let cool and crumble

2.)  Mix together Cream Cheese, Crumbled Bacon, Garlic Powder, Salt, Worcestershire Sauce, and half of the Cheddar Cheese

3.)  Form Cheeseball into Carrot and place on serving platter.  Cover with remaining Cheddar Cheese

4.)  Place Parsley in the top of the carrot cheese ball

5.)  Refrigerate until ready to serve

6.)  Serve with crackers of choice

Bunny Trail Mix

This fun and festive trail mix is perfect for Easter!  Plus it is a super easy snack for kids to help make!  You can also add anything you want to create your own signature mix!

Ingredients

1 cup Annie’s Bunny Grahams

1 cup Pretzels

1 cup Mini Marshmallows

1 cup M&M’s

1 cup  White Chocolate Chips

Directions

*Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!

*You can adjust the amount if you are making this snack for a large party!

Champagne Punch

Ingredients

1 Can of Frozen Pink Lemonade

1  2 Liter Bottle of Sprite Zero

1-2 Bottles of Champagne (I used 2 Bottles of Prosecco)

1 Bag of Frozen Strawberries (they add flavor and act as ice)

Directions

1.)  Mix all ingredients in a beverage dispenser or pitcher

2.)  Add frozen strawberries for ice

Ingredients

1 Box Lucky Charms Cereal

1 Bag of Marshmallows

3 TBSP. Butter

Directions

1 Cup White Chocolate Chips (Optional)

1.)  Melt butter and marshmallows on stove top then pour over Lucky Charms and white chocolate chips

2.)  Press into a 9×13 pan and let cool

3.)  Cut into squares