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Showing posts with label pinterest. Show all posts

February 4, 2014

Easy Super Bowl Appetizers


Hosting a Super Bowl party at your house can be quite exhausting if you don't have a plan! We wanted to keep this year's Super Bowl on a budget and make some simple appetizers to fill everyone up while we down our beers, shots, play beer pong, and watch the Broncos lose Bruno Mars' amazing half time show and funny super bowl commercials...  :)

We kept it simple. We had 5 people total, so I made three appetizers, and we still had plenty left over for later!

Recipes are below. Enjoy and pin for next year's Super Bowl party!


Hot Spinach Queso: Crockpot Recipe

Ingredients: 
-10oz Frozen spinach, thawed and drained
-1lb Velveeta cheese (2% reduced fat)
-8oz Cream cheese (lite)
-1 Jar salsa (I used medium salsa for a kick, about 3/4 of a 18oz jar)
-Handful of chopped cilantro (optional, but so good!)

Directions:
-Cube the Velveeta cheese and place all ingredients in crockpot and heat until cheese has melted. You will want to continue to stir occasionally to combine the ingredients. Keep on low setting, it should take around an hour to be melted (but some crockpots may vary). This method is great so you can keep the dip warm for a few hours during the game.

If you are not doing Crockpot:
If you prefer, you can always place all ingredients in an oven safe dish, and bake until the dip is heated through. Set oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly! 


Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

These are a staple in my household. I'm a HUGE wing lover and these are always a huge hit. They can be pretty spicy, so I always have bleu cheese and ranch dressing on the side for dipping. 

Ingredients: 
-3 or 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
-3/4 jar of Louisiana Hot Wing Sauce (Or Red's if you prefer)
-8 Wheat Tortillas
-Bleu Cheese Crumbles
-Dry Ranch Seasoning Packet

Directions:
-Place frozen chicken breasts in boiling pot of water for about 20-30 minutes until cooked
-Place cooked chicken in a bowl and let sit for about 5 minutes to cool
-Shred chicken, set oven to 400 degrees 
-Mix chicken with the buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning packet
-Roll into tortillas and top with bleu cheese crumbles
-Place in oven for 15 minutes
-Cut taquitos in half once taken out of oven.
-Enjoy!



Burger Sliders

These are pretty much a no-brainer. They are just so delicious, though! And so easy. 

Ingredients:
-1pkg King Hawaiian Wheat Rolls (12)
-2lb Lean Ground Beef
-3 Slices American Cheese, cut into fours
-Burger fixings (1 tomato sliced, few pickles, 1 small white onion sliced, small pieces of lettuce)

Directions:
-Divide ground beef into small slider sized patties and season to your liking. We used a small bit of Tony's seasoning and McCormick Steak Seasoning. 
-Set skillet to Medium-High heat. Cook burgers about 2-3 minutes per side. 
-Place cheese on burgers while on skillet to melt
-Slice buns in half and place cooked burgers on the slider buns
-Top with whatever you like
-Enjoy!

What are your favorite appetizers to make for the big day?!

July 26, 2012

Ideas for Cupcakes

Alright, I need your creativity and brains, friends! As much as I love to cook and it is almost like therapy for me, I am not really the best baker. Then again, I've never really got into trying it out or usually have had the best utensils to make baking easy and decorating look at least somewhat decent.

My 90 day mark is coming up at work, and I wanted to show my appreciation by making some insanely delicious cupcakes or even another dessert if y'all have a great idea to share. I'm willing to try anything!

So.... here are some ideas I saw on Cooking Light via Pinterest, and then I want you to comment and tell me if you like one of the ones below to do, or if you have a better recipe or link that you want me to check out!

So here we go! (Recipes are in the "via" links)

Amaretto Apple Streusel Cupcakes


Peanut Butter Chococolate Chip Cupcakes

Chocolate Velvet Cupcakes

Strawberry Filled Lemon Cupcakes


or more of a dessert like:


Gluten-Free Chewy Gooey Marshmallow Cookies with Mini Chips

Healthy Zuccini Brownies

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries


Sooooo what do y'all think!? I am linking up with Michelle for Pinterest Wednesday, cheating because it is Thursday, hehe, but these are all pins and I need y'alls opinion! I'm ready to try something new in the kitchen... cause who knows? I could be a good baker??? :-)



July 12, 2012

Huxley's Pinterest Board

As I was drinking my coffee this morning, listening to T.I. Radio at work gettin' pumped up for the day, aaaaand I couldn't think of much to blog about today... we just had leftovers of the Crock Pot Roast last night, so I figured I'd post some randoms of all the funny little Boston Terrier pics I find that remind me of Huxley that are so cute/funny.... cause who doesn't like to look at cute little pups!?

Thaaat's what I thought. I have collected quite a few on what I'd like to call: Huxley's Pinterest Board.  Am I insane for having a board for my dog? Hehe

Enjoy! Tomorrow is Friday!!

Bad to the Bone! Bahah

Hungry?

The Studious Side

Huxley still does this :-) He's always the last one outta bed!

Scuba Hux?

Hehe, this one is always a fav. So cute
Reminds me of little Ernie, Ruthie's frenchie. Play Date overdue!

Kanye Huxley? ya know its hard out here for a piiiimp

I could look at cute pics of Boston's all. day. long! I find them on Pinterest and pin em to Huxley's board along with other cute puppy pics and recipes for him! Are you following me?!
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Happy Thursday!

June 27, 2012

Pinspiring...

Ever since I started my new job, I've been happier career-wise than I have ever been. I love that I can say that honestly and full-heartedly. I also have been so blessed to be able to be back in the blog-world and also back onnnn the Pinterest Wagon! I've been completely mildly obsessed and if you're not following me than you are missing out! Also, leave me a comment with yours & I'll gladly follow back!

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Today as I link up with gorgeous Michelle from Vintage Apple, I'll be showing off my favorite Pinspiring quotes I've found lately. Also funny pins too!
These fitness ones I've been loving b/c I've just started doing this 2x daily thing. Gym @ Lunch time, then Gym with my brother after work. I'll break it up by doing strength/weights at lunch, finishing off with Cardio after work.
Motivation is my hardest issue, so any help I can get I will take! Enjoy!



 

There is some "thinspiration" for y'all... now for some funnies! :-)



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via I want this!

via We must do this! Hah

via I wish this were my computer...

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Ok, forcing myself off Pinterest!! Hope you got a good laugh! Be sure to click the button here at the bottom and check out everyone else's pins too!

Happy Hump Day!

June 20, 2012

Thankful

The past two weeks spending with my baby sis have been incredibly amazing! I only get to see her about every 4-6 months since she lives in Louisiana, and for being 10 years apart, it is ridiculous how much fun we have.

This girl has been through so much in her 14 years of life already living the first half with our struggling family: my dad losing a company/us going bankrupt at 2yrs old, my parents divorce at 5 yrs old, my dad's cancer and passing at 12, and moving constantly... [Now she is in a great school (3.9 GPA!!!!) and my mom is re married to a wonderful man and they have a gorgeous home in Louisiana]  She is so strong as a person and just has so much faith. I love that she loves Christian contemporary music like me, and she loves going to Church- she is just a shining child of God and it makes me want to be a better Christian just being around her. Even in just the past two weeks, I'd come home from work and be stressed and she thinks I am nuts for taking things too seriously and just tells me to have faith and let it go. Ahh so lucky to have her in my life!!

We have been best friends her whole life but mainly since we shared a room when she was 3 years old, and as a music fiend I used to lock her in my room and JAM OUT to the Eastside Boys, Lil Jon, and I got her rapping to "to the windowwwwws" at 4 yrs old. Yep my mom was proud. It was the CLEAN version, okay!? Hello I was 13! :-)

10 years later, and we still crank the radio to the highest and try our best to rap to Nikki Minaj songs and gangsta music. She is determined to get me to learn all the words to Superbass haha, I just can't it's too fast!

Anyway, back to faith! I was saying yesterday how I had missed Church last Sunday, and I have been itching to be in the house of the Lord and just be thankful! We have so many blessings happening in our little family lately. Scott's dad is doing really well at work and he finally found a place in Austin to live where he is by himself (no crazy roomates) and happy...

Another blessing to be thankful for... Scott has been working his butt off like crazy at Dell for over 2 years, literally being in the top 5 out of 400 sales reps on the floor, and we have gotten the verbal (not written juuust yet-but I just know) confimation of a pretty significant promotion that he has been wanting for so long!! He would be working in Specialized Public Accounts still at Dell, and working 2 days a week from home, and let's just say our last buddy that went into that position said it changed his life: He was able to buy his first home, get engaged, have a wedding, etc.;-) No, we are completely happy and fine where we are at together, I believe God will let us know in our hearts when we are ready to take our next step in our relationship. This promotion in Scott's life right now is just such a huge blessing! We are so excited to see what God has planned in our lives. I'm so happy and proud for my boo. :)

All of this constantly reminds me of how much Faith is just so important. I'm not the best at writing about my faith or how to live by God, sometimes I just get lost in a certain song that describes perfectly what I'm feeling, or verses that stand out to me. I love these little sayings I have found on Pinterest lately...

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I am so in love with this verse.

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I want to love this way. :-) I love these where you can find the scriptures accordingly.

I'm most thankful that I realize how far we've come. 3 years ago, Scott and I had bad jobs, barely made enough money to live comfortably, didn't have sweet Huxley, we fought more than I'd like to admit, we were irresponsible and made bad decisions that hurt ourselves and each other, and today we are so blessed with not just jobs but great careers, a gorgeous apartment, a cute fur baby, being more involved and a part of the Church,  and being happy above all things.

This song by Kutless has been on my heart lately too as it is the best to listen to when you are in trying times, needing a little push of faith, or just grateful knowing that you AREN'T alone. My fav part of the song describse that with those same hands that were used in creating us and the world, we are lifted and carried by God everyday.


What are you thankful for lately?

June 6, 2012

Pinteresting Wednesday

(linking up with the fabulous Michelle from Vintage Apple!)
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Yes, please! {via}

Lulu Workout Gear! Need some of this. {via}

Gorgeous Look {via}

Yes! {via}

Hehe cute {via}

Aint that the truth! {via}

Love this {via}

Gorg {via}

Um, yeah I could deal with this... {via}

Love this ensemble {via}

YUM: Spinach & Hummus Dip I have to make this {via}

Lol their faces are priceless {via}

Love Turquoise! Beautiful {via}

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