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My VERY FIRST AWARD!!!!!

2012-02-08T15:26:00.004-05:00

Mr. Jasper, my friend here in my own state, honored me with my very first blog award!! We were so excited we had to go outside to bark it to all the neighborhood dogs!

Yay for us!! I couldn't wait to post about my award and award a few of my favorite blogs of my own!! A couple I'm not sure if they are 'under 200' people, but even if they are, perhaps one of you are not following them, so I think that would be ok! :)

Thank you so very much for thinking of us, Jasper!

Liebster Award

These are the rules for the Liebster Award:
1. Thank the giver and link back to them.
2. Reveal your top five picks {with less than 200 followers} and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.
3. Copy and paste the award on your blog.
4. Hope that the people you’ve sent the award to forward it to their five favorite up-and-coming bloggers and keep it going!

Here are our picks:

Doxies with Moxie: Not only are these the nicest dachshunds around, they have one of the most generous and talented families ever! We hope to have Mrs. Agnes make us something really soon!
Tales from the Dach Side: Not only do these dachsy owned people have a keen eye for Etsy stuff, they have a great love for our little long dogs! I live for their Friday night Dachshund Videos!! You will BOL!!
Minna Krebs - Blogville, Texas: Not only can you read all about the life of a very pretty wire-haired dachshund, but you can pick up Avon from Lucy the Dachshund. This blog is a 'spew tea all over your desktop' good read.
Bicontinental Dachshund: I know that Milo, Dixie and I are jealous of the adventures of Miss Tootsie! Imagine! She is an American AND Swiss citizen! The pictures of her hikes are swoon worthy!
Hot Dog in the City: Ollie is one of the most handsome dachshunds ever, in our humble opinion. ;) You will love hearing about Mr. Ollie's life and if you take the time to follow Corrin's blog and twitter (Ollie's too) you'll find a laugh a minute!

We might not be the most vocal of posters and commentators, but we stalk your blogs every single post!! Keep them coming... dachshund love is the best kinda love!!

Snow Day!

2012-02-08T15:01:00.004-05:00

Although at this point all the snow has disappeared just as quickly as it arrived, I wanted to post some dachshunds in the snow photos! :)

Now I'm off to make some homemade soda bread and homemade french onion soup.
Can you tell I love my days off?

(Don't tell Milo I posted this!!)

Even the snow won't stop Super Nose Dixie!

Where's Milo and Dixie?

2012-02-01T02:07:00.001-05:00

Gorgeous temps made it perfect for a long sniff around the back part of our property. This is messy, but it of farm land instead of the carefully manicured lawns of the suburbs.

For Milo and Dixie it's perfection... So many things to sniff and see.

O Hai!!! Watchu Doin'??

2012-01-31T07:40:00.002-05:00

With weather in the upper 50's yesterday, Dixie and Milo had a great time roaming around the farm and enjoying the sun!

Today is supposed to be even better; weather around 62f is in the forecast. We are thinking a run at the dog park might be just the way to celebrate Spring (possibly) being right around the corner!

So, watchu doin' today?

Does All This Sun Mean..

2012-01-29T14:00:00.001-05:00

Spring is coming??? *Milo enjoying a belly sunning Sunday afternoon.

And This is the Face...

2012-01-29T11:42:00.002-05:00

Of a dachshund feeling bad for her brother.

The Face of...

2012-01-29T11:19:00.001-05:00

A dachshund with a tummy ache. :(

Milo vs Mommy in the Battle of the King Bed

2012-01-26T05:16:00.001-05:00

Milo wins...

Saturday Afternoon...

2012-01-21T16:13:00.001-05:00

Pretty much like any other afternoon...

Stop American Censorship....

2012-01-18T11:10:00.002-05:00

The vote is coming soon, please contact your Congressperson today.

Oh the Sunday Sleep...

2012-01-15T11:46:00.001-05:00

Ssssh! I know you must work mom, but don't click the laptop keys so loudly... I need another 8-10 hours of beauty sleep.

Homemade Dog Food

2012-01-04T13:43:00.003-05:00

One of the pups resolution was to have only whole food and whole food treats. Of course that means cooking said food and treats was my resolution. -_- Funny how that works.

So today I made their first batch of food. :)

And I believe it was a success.

Wonder what...

2011-12-28T21:35:00.001-05:00

She is dreaming about.

Milo and Dixie... Fashionistas

2011-12-26T19:25:00.001-05:00

Milo and Dixie hit the town showing off their new coats, harnesses and leads.

We hope your Christmas was amazing!!

Watching & Waiting...

2011-12-22T22:31:00.001-05:00

For Santa Paws!!

Sunday....

2011-12-18T13:39:00.001-05:00

A(nother) day of rest for dachshunds.

It's Saturday....

2011-12-17T07:14:00.001-05:00

Just guess what I wish I was doing (but can't, as I have a list of 87 million things to do)

All I See...

2011-12-16T05:20:00.001-05:00

Before going to work is this sight. Can't blame Milo, its too cold and the bed is too soft... 'Baby Boy, I would love to stay in bed with you.'

O Hai!!!

2011-12-15T10:04:00.001-05:00

Wat chu doin??

Gorgeous Day!!

2011-12-14T19:04:00.001-05:00

It was 65f today in Kentucky!! Such a beautiful day for a couple dachshunds to explore the property. They were moving too quick for me to get lots of pictures... Just know they had a lovely time

The Scene at My House Right Now...

2011-12-13T14:56:00.001-05:00

And I'm so jealous...

Puddle's Drinking Songs

2011-12-13T09:55:00.002-05:00

Just 'cause Miss Puddles asked if I had any Beer Drinking Songs...

And every Dachshund, especially mine, knows a few drinking songs... after all, their momma usually looks like this lady! *Well, its a great way to use all those Natty Light cans!

A Little Christmas Music

2011-12-12T12:41:00.002-05:00

It has been crazy busy around my little house for the last month and a half... new job, last theatre performance, family and friend obligations... just crazy.

But now is the time to relax, to have fun with friends and family, and enjoy one of the most amazing times of the year.

In honor of this special time, here is a little play list of some of my favorite Christmas songs to help us both get into the mood.

Enjoy

Butterflied, Dry Brined Roasted Turkey with Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella on the Food Network

2011-11-24T08:41:00.000-05:00

Butterflied, Dry Brined Roasted Turkey with Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella on the Food Network

This year, with all the busy-ness of my life, I've decided that this recipe will suit me nicely. I have added some whole bay leaves under the skin for flavor as well as decorative purposes (Remember NEVER eat a bay leaf itself, just enjoy the flavor!!) I will let you know tomorrow how the family and friends enjoy it.

I am thankful to Critchfield's for butterflying my turkey as I am not fond of cutting meat of any sort! O_o

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

Shrimp and Veggie Foil Packets

2011-11-15T08:13:00.000-05:00

I counted it up, I'm working 3 jobs at present... OK, so I didn't count as much as cry in my pillow trying to figure out how to make a 24 hour day meaningful to my little family as well as profitable. :( Yeah, it was quite the a morning. But the evening got better when I made these little beauties.

So easy, so affordable, and so good. You'll have to try!!

*I purchased the wrong shrimp, so in my pictures you'll see Medium shrimp instead of Jumbo. My apologies. I served it with fried rice and egg rolls from Aldi.

Shrimp & Vegetables in Foil Packets
1 1/2 lb. broccoli florets
1 bag of shredded carrot matchsticks
1 bunch green onions
1 1/2 lbs 26/30 ct shrimp (peeled & deveined)
foil
canola oil for brushing

Sauce:
4 t sesame oil
4 T soy sauce

Tear 5 pieces of foil into 18 inch strips. Brush each lightly with canola oil.

On each foil piece add-
1 C broccoli florets
1 C carrot matchsticks
7-8 shrimp
1 T chopped green onion
Mix sauce and pour 1 tablespoon of the mixture over each packet. Fold foil in half and seal edge by folding in 2-3 times.

Cook in 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. Serve over steamed rice.

Sunday Drive and McDonald's

2011-11-14T07:59:00.003-05:00

It has been so pretty lately that I cannot help myself from taking a long drive to get to know the area we've moved into. There are some great little country roads all around me. Its nice to know the layout cause one never knows when they will want to blast some rock music loud and drive off the stress or, as we did Sunday, just enjoy the day.

For the pups they got a special treat... McDonald's Ice Cream. I've never bought one for them before, but as Reed and myself have never had issues with them (we are both lactose intolerant) I thought that the pups might not have any issues as well.

Here is your Monday "Awwws" and "Squees" in dachshund vs. ice cream form:

Keep Calm and....

2011-11-07T16:01:00.003-05:00

ETSY

Wut???

2011-11-05T19:39:00.002-04:00

Just trying to get my beauty sleep...

Nanner, Nanner

2011-10-26T14:32:00.001-04:00

Don't you wish you could take a nap like me???

Being Sick Sucks...

2011-10-25T16:15:00.001-04:00

Especially when your nurse sleeps on the job!!!

Silent Sunday

2011-10-16T12:49:00.001-04:00

Getting the silent treatment from Dixie for being gone so long this morning...

Hey!! Hey, You!!

2011-10-13T13:48:00.001-04:00

You can't nap without me!!

Best Thing About Monday Night Football?

2011-10-10T21:06:00.001-04:00

The pre-game food and nap during the game.

Sundays...

2011-10-09T15:42:00.002-04:00

Perfect day for a nap.

Chicken Enchilada Puffs

2011-10-09T08:07:00.004-04:00

The last of our pretty Indian Summer Days are coming to a close. We tried to spend as much time outside having fun as possible, but already we are longing for those summer days that will not be back for months.

On the bright-side, I've been cooking more! :D Like these lovely little easy dinner items. Just try it one time, you'll be hooked!

Chicken Enchilada Puffs
1 package jumbo crescent rolls
3 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
3/4 cup cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
1/3 cup enchilada sauce
2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup Mexican shredded cheese for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 375 and line cookie sheet with foil and spray with no-stick spray
Place cream cheese and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese in small bowl and microwave for about 30-40 seconds, to soften. Add seasoning mix, sauce and chicken to cheese mixture and stir until combined.
Unroll crescent rolls on prepared pan. Scoop 1 large heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture into the center of the two short ends of the crescent roll. Pull outer corners of the crescent roll over the chicken mixture, and then pull the long end over, completely enclosing filling. Sprinkle tops of puffs with additional shredded Mexican cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Soy Lime Salmon

2011-10-05T08:30:00.000-04:00

I love salmon! I could eat salmon, in some form, every single day of the week. Only problem with having it so often, you sometimes do the same marinade or same side dishes again and again. This time, I decided to make a new marinade using up a left over lime in my fridge! :)

Soy Lime Salmon

2 tbsp Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tbsp garlic, finely minced
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp ginger
4 Salmon filets

Mix all ingredients and pour over your salmon. Marinate 4 hours or overnight. Grill on medium-low heat until flaky.

Crock-Pot Apples

2011-10-04T08:51:00.000-04:00

I love something sweet, that isn't overwhelmingly sweet. And, I love my house to have that aroma of a home, not just a place to live. These apples can take care of both of those needs.

Crock-Pot Apples

1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons trans-fat free margarine
1 teaspoon cinnamon
6 Gala apples, cored
1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider

In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, pecans, margarine, and cinnamon. Fill the apples with the filling and place them in the crock-pot. Pour in the apple juice or cider.

Cover and cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours on low heat until the apples are soft and begin to collapse.

Breakfast Pizza

2011-10-03T20:44:00.001-04:00

I love breakfast... ok, well I really love breakfast at dinner-time. I mean, who has time to do the full English at 6am? Not me, for sure. So when we are wanting some breakfast like foods, or when I am in a hurry, breakfast is perfection.

And when talking about perfection, this can be found next to its definition. Tasty and quick... perfect way to fill up on a chilly fall night.

Breakfast Pizza
1 pre-made pizza crust
1 16 ounce package of bulk, mild breakfast sausage
1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
4 eggs, lightly scrambled
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375°.

Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain.

Top pizza crust with sausage, potatoes, and cheese. Combine milk, salt, pepper, ground mustard and eggs, stirring with a whisk. Carefully pour milk mixture over sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until done through.

Don't worry.... those apples will be showcased tomorrow. They were amazing! :D

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

2011-10-03T08:48:00.000-04:00

Amazing... Just amazing stuff (and so much easier than making 'real' buffalo chicken wings!)

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

3/4 pound chicken breast cutlets
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 Boboli Pizza Crust, or whatever premade, prebaked pizza crust you prefer
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
6 tablespoons hot sauce, medium to spicy heat (more or less to your own personal taste)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp oregano
Bleu Cheese Salad Dressing
Celery Sticks, if desired

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine cheddar and mozzarella cheeses; sprinkle a third over the crust. Set aside.

Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the chicken breast cutlets and grill (or pan cook) until no longer pink and completely done. Set aside to cool. Once chicken is cool, cut into thin strips.

In a large sauce pan combine butter, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and brown sugar. Stir over medium heat until combined. Add chicken and toss until combined with the sauce.

Spoon chicken and sauce mixture over cheese. Sprinkle with oregano and remaining cheese. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Drizzle lightly with Bleu Cheese dressing and serve with celery sticks, if desired.

Sundays During the Chilly Fall....

2011-10-02T14:09:00.001-04:00

Perfect for afternoon naps!!

Cajun Chicken Linguini

2011-09-30T09:02:00.005-04:00

For some reason Reed has gotten on this 'spicy' kick of late. I'm pretty sure it was right around the time college football started because we did our annual 'go watch the opening game and pig out' night with wings and cajun shrimp alfredo. Since then, bring on the spicy and Reed is a happy boy. So after much griping and complaining that I've never made cajun chicken for him, but for others, I made him some last night. He proclaimed it on of the Top 5 things I've ever made for him. Hope you enjoy my recipe, too.

*The vegetables do not have to be chopped finely as I have done, but picky eaters, like me and Reed, like the flavor but oftentimes do not like the consistency of certain vegetables... for us, its Red Pepper. I chopped the onion, as well, just for visual consistency.

Cajun Chicken Linguini

3 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Cubes
3 teaspoons Tony Chacheres Cajun Seasoning
1 pound Linguini
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded and chopped finely
1/2 whole Large Red Onion, chopped finely
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
4 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
2 1/2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Chopped Fresh Parsley

Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice over chicken pieces. Toss around to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over high heat. Brown the chicken until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a clean plate.

Add remaining olive oil and butter. When heated, add peppers, onions, and garlic. Sprinkle on remaining Cajun spice. Cook over very high heat for 1 minute, stirring gently and trying to get the vegetables as dark/black as you would like. Add tomatoes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to a minute until tomatoes are soft and falling apart. Remove all vegetables from the pan.

With the pan over high heat, pour in the chicken broth. Cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in cream, stirring/whisking constantly. Cook sauce over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until cream starts to thicken the mixture. Taste and add cajun seasoning if necessary, remember the sauce should be spicy!

Finally, add Parmesan cheese, chicken and vegetables to sauce, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until mixture is bubbly and hot. Add drained linguini and toss to combine.

Top with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and a slight sprinkling of Parmesan cheese right before serving.

Just Cause....

2011-09-28T10:13:00.006-04:00

Just cause a dachshund always can make you smile....

xx Milo and Dixie xx

Yay We Got Mail!!

2011-09-27T09:09:00.001-04:00

A couple weeks ago I won this contest for free cookies. As my hips didn't need the extra goodies, I asked Mrs. Nancy if she would give cookies to Milo and Dixie. :) And she did!!

Boy did they LOVE them!! It was just as much fun sniffing the package as eating the cookies, I believe.

Thank you Miss Hildy and Mrs. Nancy!! You all rock!!

Sloppy Joe Turnovers

2011-09-26T09:38:00.003-04:00

I will apologize for the picture. :) I would love to blame it off on someone else, or the camera, etc. But I just wasn't paying attention and was hungry! xx

These are so easy. We modified the original recipe that someone had given me to suit our own taste buds. Well, actually Reed modified it and I just simply wrote down his modifications. So you could call this Reed's first blog recipe! Yay, him!!

Sloppy Joe Turnovers
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
10-oz can of the larger biscuits **

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Brown the ground beef and onion, drain. Add the ketchup, bbq sauce, sour cream, salt, paprika, cayenne and garlic powder, stir to combine. Roll out dough to 4 inch rounds. Place 1/4 cup (or so) meat mixture in center and fold over top. Seal edges firmly with fork. Bake 15 minutes.

**I mistakenly got the wrong type of biscuits, so I simply rolled out smaller biscuits into about 3 inch rolls, placed the meat filling inside, then placed another roll on top. I crimped the edges with a fork and baked the same amount of time.

Wordless, But Not Snoreless, Wednesday

2011-09-21T20:13:00.001-04:00

Long Days of Winter....

2011-09-20T19:25:00.001-04:00

The long days of winter are coming.... Doxie is in training for them.

Vegetable Oil Brownies

2011-09-18T08:29:00.001-04:00

Ok, so I didn't have any margarine or butter and couldn't force myself out of the house last night to get some but I wanted turtle brownie sundaes. Yes, I had pecans, caramel, and ice cream, just no butter or margarine. Haha, well my priorities are straight!!

So I did a little search and found a recipe which I adjusted to suit my needs (and my pantry items). My dessert was lovely... how could it not be? Brownies + ice cream = nirvana!

Vegetable Oil Brownies
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup vegetable oil (divided)
1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the cocoa, 1/3 cup vegetable oil and boiling water. Mix until well blended and thickened. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and remaining 1/3 cup oil. Finally, add the flour and vanilla; mix just until all of the flour is absorbed. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Sausage Egg Muffins

2011-09-17T08:39:00.001-04:00

It might not be officially fall, but it is cold enough that my fall comfort food cooking genes have gone into hyper-drive. So this morning, when it was all cool and cloudy, I decided a warm breakfast was what was needed. So enter these lovely little gems.

Sausage Egg Muffins
1 pkg. sausage Patties (I used Jimmy Dean)
1/3 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
2 eggs
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pkg. refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

In a skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, basically long enough to chop into small pieces. Add green onions and red peppers. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes longer or until sausage is no longer pink; drain on paper towels and set aside.
In a bowl, combine the eggs, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and sausage mixture.
Separate dough into 10 biscuits; press or roll each into a 4 in. circle. Press into the bottom and up the sides of ungreased muffin cups.
Spoon sausage mixture into cups; press down lightly.
Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes or until filling is set.

Milo and Dixie are Featured in the DoxieClubhouse!

2011-09-16T12:20:00.001-04:00

Check out my babies who were featured new members to the Doxie Clubhouse!!

The Best Home-fries Ever!!

2011-09-16T10:18:00.004-04:00

I have some left over red potatoes in the garden... I know they are best during the spring, when they are soft and creamy inside. And, to be honest, these are very unlovable looking. But being a thrifty girl on a very (read extremely) tight budget now with the new house, I needed to use find a good use for them.

And I did!! Ok, so Reed and I did. He was my official spice sou chef. :)

Redskin Home-fries
4-6 (depending on size) large red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/8 cup red bell pepper, chopped finely
1/8 cup green onion, greens and whites chopped finely
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp red pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Microwave red potatoes, without water, in a loosely covered container until al dente. I microwaved mine 8 minutes. When finished be sure to strain any water that steamed out of the potatoes during cooking.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, onions and bell pepper and saute until fork tender. Add potatoes and toss gently. Add your seasonings and salt and pepper to taste.

The Artist Simply Known As Milo

2011-09-15T13:57:00.001-04:00

Milo is daydreaming of his future exhibits at the MOMA or Louvre, under the shadow of his first piece of dachshund art.

*Milo's is toward the left, and Dixie's toward the right.

Practicing for the Summer Olympics

2011-09-15T05:20:00.001-04:00

Milo is showing his concentration and form on the Dachshund Olympic Event: Couch Arm Balance Beam

The Sick House

2011-09-12T22:22:00.001-04:00

When you are ill, there is nothing better to have than a snuggling dachshund!

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

2011-09-09T09:33:00.002-04:00

I've been really busy this week with one of those little 'side projects' I work on from time to time. This was for a benefit concert which is tonight at a small theatre in Glasgow, Kentucky. Should be fun. The TD there was the one time bassist for the Kentucky Headhunters. Do a little google for Dumas Walker if you ain't familiar (yup... I used ain't) :D

So, with my busy schedule I have had quite a few crock-pot meals. They are easy to prepare for cooking and are ready when I get home from work. -wham!- Perfection for me!!

So this is a new recipe out of my slow cooker arsenal. It was very well received by Reed, which is the only barometer I use in my cooking.

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
1 tbsp olive oil
1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 6 ounce can of tomato paste
3/4 cup of chicken broth
1 4 ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 medium sized onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 pound linguini noodles

Prepare the sauce in the base of the slow cooker by stirring together the olive oil, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth or water, mushrooms, onions, garlic cloves, Italian seasonings and salt and pepper.

Add the chicken breasts or thighs to the sauce in the slow cooker, spooning over the sauce on top of the chicken to cover. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for eight hours.

Just before the chicken is finished cooking, prepare the linguini noodles as directed on the package.

Serve the chicken cacciatore over the noodles with some warm crusty bread.

Snuggles Are Best!!

2011-09-09T08:09:00.000-04:00

No matter the problems of the day, a dachshund snuggle makes it all irrelevant.

Sauteed Green Beans

2011-09-08T08:04:00.002-04:00

I am blessed now with my new house to have a garden. VERY blessed as the old owner's garden is still here and I can have anything I want from it as long as they were allowed to come back and harvest through the summer. Duh, yeah!!! Squeeee!!

French Green Beans. There is nothing that makes my mouth water like sauteed green beans, and to have them fresh from the garden to my skillet then plate? Heavenly.

This is my grandmother's recipe. I actually had no set recipe for it, as most of the grandmother recipes are usually just watch and learn things, so I had to figure out what I did with my last recipe. I would always just adjust depending on how many green beans I had purchased at the store.

I am just looking at the picture and thinking Oo omg what a huge plate of food. :D Don't be hating on me! I was hungry! The other sides to my lovely green beans was crock pot chicken cordon bleu and some left over red potatoes from my low country boil.

Sauteed Green Beans
1 pound French Green Beans (haricot vert for those who want to know)
1 small shallot, chopped VERY finely
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped very finely
4 tbsp butter or margarine
Salt
White Pepper
4 strips of bacon, fried crisp and crumbled, for garnish

Clean your beans thoroughly in fresh water and remove any bad spots as well as nip the tips off. Cook in a pot of lightly salted, boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, drain in a colander and shock in ice-cold water, drain and set aside.

In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine until bubbling but not browned. Add the shallot and garlic, and saute until softened, about 30-45 seconds. Add the beans and toss a couple of times. Add the salt and pepper and continue to saute until all is hot throughout. Serve immediately with a crumbled bacon garnish.

Orange Chicken

2011-09-07T08:36:00.000-04:00

First off, let me apologize for taking a picture of the dish in a plastic container. Honestly its aroma was SO YUMMY we didn't think to take a picture all plated up. I should also apologize for the ugh-ness of the photo, too. But meh, its a cell phone picture, can't expect much, right?

Orange Chicken = love. Even if Reed did not like it as he is totally non-chinese after an ugly bout with food poisoning after some take out about 2 years ago. Hey, I had food poisoning, too. But I still slide up to the table for some Chinese... I just make sure that I make it and its not on some buffet. :D

This was amazing. It was time consuming, yes, but the end result was OMG. I do hope you try it soon.

I used a deep fryer to fix my chicken, but you can easily fry in a skillet with oil.

Orange Chicken
1 1/2 Pounds boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
3 eggs, scrambled
Flour
Panko breading
12 oz can Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate (low pulp), thawed
4 heaping tbsp Brown sugar
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
6 heaping tbsp ketchup

Dredge the pieces of chicken in flour, then egg then panko breading prior to deep frying. I made it easier for myself and created four separate batches to fry. It takes around 5 minutes per batch to cook. Just to be careful I would pull out one of the bigger pieces of that batch and slice apart to see if it was cooked through.

Drain the batches on paper towels while you create the sauce.

Mix the remaining ingredients in a dutch oven and heat through. Prior to serving combine the fried chicken bits in the sauce and serve over hot rice.

Low Country Boil

2011-09-06T10:18:00.003-04:00

Last weekend I had a couple friends around for a Low Country Boil. If you've never had one, well you just haven't lived. Its not a terribly complicated thing to make. It's quite informal. It's just delicious and a great way to spend a hot country day.

Most important part of the meal is the turn out onto paper. Most use newspaper, but as I haven't touched a real newspaper in years, I had to use white craft paper. You eat with your fingers for the most part, but I do provide forks for those who are a bit weirded out.

Low Country Boil
Crab Boil in a Bag (I use Zatarain's)
12 red new potatoes
1 pound smoked sausage link sausage, cut into 4-inch pieces
6 ears corn
3 pounds fresh seafood, any combination of crab and/or shrimp deveined but in the shell)

Fill a large pot with enough water to cover all of the ingredients. Add the crab boil and bring to a boil. When the water boils, add the potatoes and sausage. Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Add corn and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Add shrimp or other seafood and cook for no more than 3 minutes. Drain and serve with warm bread, clarified butter and lemon.

Best part about this dish it can be adjusted to feed a few or many.

Canine Commandments

2011-09-05T18:57:00.004-04:00

Dixie's Gotcha Day has come and gone, but when I saw this I was immediately taken back to the day we brought her home. She was so small, mistrustful and weary looking. Today she is still haunted by her past, a past we do not truly know, but we have found our way together to become a family no matter her fears.

Remember getting a pet, any pet, is a lifelong commitment. Nothing to be taken lightly or in haste...

Pedigree's Write a Post, Help a Dog 2011

2011-08-28T09:16:00.003-04:00

The Pedigree Foundation and Pedigree dogf ood has, in the past, had a blogging program where any time a blogger wrote a blog for the program, 20 pounds of dog food were donated to a specific shelter. The program is called Write a Post, Help a Dog. Last year, nearly 400 bloggers participated, resulting in 7,820 pounds of dog food donated. Amazing!!! This year, the program is back, and I am doing my part to help. And I hope you will too! In fact, you can copy all the info below for your blog post!

How you can help in 2011

Simply spread the word about Write a Post, Help a Dog 2011 and once again Pedigree will donate 20 pounds of food for each blogger's post. Here's all you need to include in your post:

The Write a Post, Help a Dog program is aimed at raising awareness and food for the more than four million dogs that wind up in shelters and breed rescues each year.

For each blog post mentioning the Pedigree Foundation from now until midnight ET on September 3, Pedigree will donate 20 pounds of its new dry Pedigree recipe food for dogs -- its best recipe ever -- to a shelter, because every dog deserves leading nutrition.

The Pedigree Foundation -- a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit organization is committed to helping dogs by providing grants to shelters and rescues and encouraging dog adoption. This year the Foundation has already raised more than $376,570 against its goal of $1.5 million to carry out its work to fund grants that not only help shelters operate, but to further shelter innovations.

The Pedigree Foundation depends on charitable contributions from individuals to carry out its mission to help dogs find loving homes. In addition to writing a blog post, here's how you can help:

Donate online at http://pedigreefoundation.org/donate.aspx

Apply for a shelter grant from the Pedigree Foundation by completing a form at www.pedigreefoundation.org

Purchase Dogs Rule Gear at www.dogsrulegear.com where the proceeds go to the Pedigree Foundation to help loving dogs find a home. SPECIAL OFFER: Get 10 percent off Dogs Rule Gear by using the promo code BlogPaws10 from August 22 - September 30.

Saturdays =

2011-08-20T16:06:00.001-04:00

Bath and nail trim time.... Milo is not pleased, but has come around. Two hours later Dixie is still not talking to me.

It's the Weekend...

2011-08-19T19:30:00.001-04:00

Let the good times roll(over)!

Any Pillow Will Do!

2011-08-17T16:06:00.001-04:00

Even when it's a butt.

It's Sunday...

2011-08-14T07:20:00.001-04:00

Rest up, cause there might be a surprise nail trimming to go with your bath from yesterday.

This is the picture...

2011-08-12T19:22:00.003-04:00

Of a very happy dog!!!

Looky What I Found!!!

2011-08-12T19:22:00.001-04:00

Can you say room divider?? Thank you Habitat Store! :)

Ride-ies!!!

2011-08-11T01:11:00.001-04:00

Mom wanted a peach milkshake so we gotta go on a ride!!

Woot!! Can't Wait 'til Friday

2011-08-10T10:00:00.001-04:00

This is Milo... I just heard that USA network is showing a movie I have always wanted to see, but mom wouldn't let me watch cause of the rating. Now that it's on tv she can't tell me no!! I am going to pop my corn, get my kibble-aid & be in front of the tv for the network premiere of The Fast and the Furriest!

Wonder if Vin Disel will look like this??

Wut???

2011-08-08T16:10:00.001-04:00

Can't a puppy get his beauty sleep??

Scene from Sunday

2011-08-08T08:06:00.001-04:00

Every dachshund knows the only thing to schedule on a Sunday is a nap

Show Me Yo Teef

2011-08-08T08:01:00.001-04:00

In honor of shark week ending Dixie is showing how to really take a bite

Sorry!!!

2011-08-02T15:16:00.001-04:00

We've been busy and blogging has been low on our list lately. :(

Forgive us, please??

Happyz Birfdayz, 'Doh!!

2011-07-21T11:09:00.001-04:00

Happy 7th birthday to the best dachshund ever!!

What I Leave Behind in the Mornings

2011-07-20T07:22:00.001-04:00

Dixie, La Grenouille (the frog), & Reed snuggling... Milo is there too, just cannot discern him ;)

Terrible Twos at Almost Seven

2011-07-19T20:55:00.001-04:00

Lately Milo will not leave me alone... Just like a toddler who needs to touch you all the time... If I am sitting he must be on my lap... If I am sitting with him on my lap, well out would be better if I was lying down and him snuggled on top... If he is on top of then I should take a nap with him... Ok, so that isn't too bad... Carry on baby Milo, carry on!!

Mr. Big Nose

2011-07-17T15:31:00.001-04:00

Boy I wish I could sleep like Milo!!

Weekend is Here!!

2011-07-15T21:09:00.001-04:00

Dixie says, "Take it easy!!"

Laundry Day!!!

2011-07-14T08:50:00.001-04:00

Milo is barking his opposition to my folding the last of the warm towels.

Uh, Mom....

2011-07-12T21:16:00.001-04:00

May I have some popcorn while we watch "Deadliest Catch"???

Ok... So Lemme Prefix this...

2011-07-12T06:13:00.000-04:00

My deck was in bad shape... very bad shape. I had the choice of starting on the stuff for the deck and enjoying it a bit this summer or redoing the deck boarding and skirting first and probably not getting any enjoyment until 2012. So, I did the stuff first.

I don't really have a before picture for my deck. It was just a big brown area with nothing on it. Now though.... now its brilliant!!

I have to admit, everything that was done, was done on a budget. :D

Except for this :D This was the biggest expense of the whole thing. But as I received $250 for my birthday the expense of this wasn't bad. It was a Walmart purchase. The cost $189.00

These chairs were my first purchase. They were $5.50 for the pair at Goodwill. I will admit they looked about $5.50 worth at the time. But 2 cans of Krylon Textured Shimmer in Hammered Metal later, and now they look like a million bucks... or at least $15.00 each :D The pillow were also a Goodwill purchase at $1.00 each, then covered with a $1.00 flannel back outdoor tablecloth. The table between was a $3 handmade planter from Habitat for Humanity, which i simply turned upside down and Gorilla Glued on a platter which I purchased at Goodwill for 50 cents. The platter I painted with my left over spray paint to match the chairs.

Next came my $25.00 firepit from Craig's List. It is a mosaic tiled firepit which weighs more than I. It has a black mesh topper for when you wish to use the fire, or this tiled top for when you'd like to use as a table.

Also directly behind the firepit are two pallet seating areas. They are made from 2 pallets each, strapped together, then covered with a piece of particle board for the top, and treated lumber sides. I painted both out with Krylon outdoor paint (LOVELY STUFF). I got the idea for the pallet seating here, but took off in my own direction a bit.

Here is another picture which captures the pallet bottoms better. I didn't do any fancy mitering on the boards (cause I do not have the tools to do it!) but I like the look nonetheless.

I bought 2 crib mattresses (who knew they were the exact length of a pallet??)and 2 canvas drop clothes to make padded seating for my pallets. The mattresses were $10 and $15 off Craigs List and the drop cloths $9 each at Walmart. I simply mitered the corners (here I DID have the tools) and added a bit of cording to make it look better.

I also did the monogram painting... For some reason I am into monogramming things! Only one side is monogrammed, so if I do become tired, I can just turn them over!!

Also on the pallets, as the width of the mattress and the width of the pallets are different by 6 inches, I added brown planter boxes filled with marigolds. There is also some space left at the end of each of the planter boxes for another project later, you know, when I have extra cash again!!

If you look straight back you'll see two pretty wooden shutters I picked up for $1 each at Habitat for Humanity. I spray painted them a pretty blue for some color. Why did I put them up? Here is your reason....

For the most part, you won't see the ugly mess needed for cable, phone and electricity... :) this makes me happy!

This is a little something I made to add another pop of color to the deck. :) I had everything to make this, except for the monogram which I picked up at Michael's for $1.00

So all in all I spent my $250 plus about $100 for the whole deck area... You know, paint, some rocks, lighting, etc. Not too shabby I believe! :)

Now all that is left is to redo the skirting all the way around, power wash (which hopefully removes that paint that some bonehead got on the deck before us) and restain/protect the deck this fall! :P

Ooooh!! I Forgot to Share!

2011-07-11T12:04:00.003-04:00

Back in May I (finally) started working on the outside of my house. Its been a long time coming, and to be honest, not my favorite sort of DIY to do. Working outside is just fraught with hazards for me as I prove over and over again how I lack grace in yard projects and maintenance. But I warriored through and now I shall share during the next couple days what I have slowly been putting together and fixing. :)

I still have more to do, but with a 10 day vacation in Florida coming up, I have had to curtail my spending in favor of more pleasurable things!!

A few weeks ago I found this lovely thing next to the trash. I know, right? It has great bones, just needed some love... Ok, LOTS of love.

But look at how it turned out!! :D

I found the pillows at Goodwill... total of $2. :) They are not water proof, but I am always cautious to put them out only during days that bad weather isn't in the forecast. But honestly, at $2 I can afford to let them be thrown away and purchase more. But ultimately I love the colors as they go well with my shutters, and I am a super cheapskate, so I am conscious of the weather so I don't have to spend more on new pillows!!

I still have many plans for the front area, but as I said funds are at a minimum. So until August, this is how my front area will stay. Although for a total of $2 for pillows, as I had the stain, black spray paint and the sanding materials on hand already, this was a VERY inexpensive addition to my house. Now perhaps another neighbor has a bird bath? wooden shutters? trellis? Just stick it in my yard so I don't have to go through your trash if you'd like!!

But wait until you see what I did with my back area tomorrow!!

Use the Force 'Doh

2011-07-10T09:01:00.001-04:00

Milo is channeling his inner Luke Skywalker, or his inner lazy dachshund, on this pretty Sunday afternoon.

Relaxing..

2011-07-09T15:29:00.001-04:00

We are watching all the Harry Potter movies in order today and tomorrow... I think Milo would rather be outside :)

Shhhhh..

2011-07-08T13:54:00.001-04:00

Ah... A very quiet house... This is what I came home to, a boy and his dogs...

Reed got home late last night from Kings Island... Really late. So a little sleep doesn't hurt.

Hard to tell, but those lumps are Dixie and Reed... Milo greeted me with a couple tail thumps, then settled back into the quiet again.

Yummy!!!!

2011-07-07T20:40:00.002-04:00

Can you smell that??? Someone is grilling!!!

Dear God...

2011-07-07T08:29:00.002-04:00

I miss sleeping with my boy... Bring him home from Kings Island quickly and safely...

Thank you... Love, Dixie

Dear God...

2011-07-07T08:23:00.002-04:00

Please let mom stop working so much... We cannot blog without her and do not have a human pillow to keep us warm.

Thank you.. Milo

Yard Work is Hard

2011-07-02T19:46:00.002-04:00

Milo is taking it easy after watching me work hard outside.... He is still recuperating from his injury as well... It's difficult being a little dog at times.

Sorry!!

2011-06-29T15:49:00.002-04:00

We've taken a bit of a blogging break cause mom has been working a bunch. We will be back to normal blogging transmissions soon!!

*this is how Dixie looks when she sleeps. Its why we nicknamed her Bubba D...

Paw Update

2011-06-26T09:55:00.002-04:00

Milo is doing better from his strained paw... But regular dosages of rawhide are necessary.

Hurt Paw

2011-06-25T06:49:00.002-04:00

Milo is feeling a bit under the weather today with a bad paw... (left front its making him go owwwweee when he walks.... Cannot see an open wounds or broken nail.. Just started late yesterday afternoon.)

I am going to see if Dr. Blair at Clays Mill -whispers- V.E.T. Clinic can see him this morning.

Keep your paws crossed for him.

Right there... Yep you have it, Mom

2011-06-24T12:56:00.002-04:00

Milo lets you know when you are scratching the best spot.... Left side of the neck, right above the chest!!

BBQ Ribs #2 - Shelle's BBQ Sauce

2011-06-23T08:43:00.001-04:00

This is a fantastic sauce... Yes, it has a little bit of a shortcut, but sue me. It was what my grandmother did, mom did and now I do! *With a couple little "Shelle" changes... :)

This BBQ is great with anything... it compliments the dry rub (pork and beef) nicely without taking away from those spices.

Usually I would finish my ribs off on my gas grill, but it was raining the day I cooked them, so I had to finish in the oven. Ok, so I didn't HAVE TO, but I didn't wish to be soaked outside standing for a wee bit of flavor when the spices and sauce were flavorful enough!!

Shelle's Special BBQ Sauce
1/3 Cup Chopped Onion (chop very small.. smaller than DNA kinda small)
1 Clove Garlic, very finely minced
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
3/4 Cup Bottled Chili Sauce
1/2 Cup Beer (Samuel Adams Summer Ale is my choice, adds a citrus flavor)
1/4 Cup of Honey
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Yellow Mustard

In a medium saucepan saute onion and garlic in olive oil until the onion is tender. Stir in chili sauce, beer, honey, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and mustard. Bring mixture to a boil, stir gently to prevent burning. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once it is cooled you can keep in your fridge for several weeks... if it lasts that long! :D

Best Part About Bad Weather...

2011-06-22T22:01:00.001-04:00

Snuggles with Reed and Milo.....although Milo is in stealth mode.
*Dixie is doing her impression of the invisible dog.

BBQ Ribs - Shelle Style

2011-06-22T14:37:00.004-04:00

Aldi just happened to have a nice set of pork ribs on sale for $5.63... how is a girl to pass that up? Yeah, I know... you can't. So here is Shelle's way of making ribs.. I adjust my seasoning for beef versus pork ribs, so remember this is my Pork Dry Rub recipe. I will give you my Beef Rub recipe whenever I find ribs on sale again!! :D

**Sorry about the picture... as my hands were rather greasy and gross I had Reed take a picture... and ... uhm... he is kinda shaky! :D

Shelle's Pork Rib Dry Rub
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry oregano
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Mix the rub ingredients together well in a small bowl.

Place the rack of ribs on a double thickness sheet of aluminum foil (1 large sheet folded in half so it is strong and thick). Pour the rub over the ribs and work the rub fully and evenly into the ribs. Seal the top with another double thickness sheet of aluminum foil. Refrigerate over night or at least 4 hours.

Remove the meat from the fridge and allow to come to semi-room temperature while you preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

Bake until tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

Remove the top layer of foil and cover with your favorite barbeque sauce (I will post my recipe for my homemade bbq sauce tomorrow). At this point you may either bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or take to your gas grill to finish the ribs off.

*As it was raining, I finished my ribs inside.

Surveying All He Owns

2011-06-21T16:05:00.001-04:00

Which to a dachshund is everything....

Mmm... Peaches!

2011-06-19T08:47:00.005-04:00

A friend of mine, from the great state of Texas, has one thing going on I would like above all else... a freakin' peach tree in her yard. Seriously... there are all sorts of levels of jealousy going on for the other beautiful things in her life, but she got the cherry on top with a lush peach tree! As this is her first year living with her tree, and has an abundant crop coming in, I thought I would post from the "Pennington Family Recipe Book" a few of my favorite peach recipes from all of the sides of my family.

Enjoy Elizabeth!!

Fresh Peach Sauce
*Serve this over pancakes in the morning... or ice cream at night... Yummy goodness from my Great-grandmother Scott

1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 cup sliced peeled fresh peaches
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium size saucepan, bring water, sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Add peaches. Bring to a boil; boil another 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve warm.

Peach Crumble
*You can add whatever fruit you'd like, but mostly I make apple and peach. Yeah, and ice cream it up again!! Mmm. Thanks to Grandmother Edna, living in Baton Rouge.

8 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
Large pinch of ground cinnamon
Large pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut
into small pieces
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats

Preheat the oven to 375F. Arrange the peach slices in a buttered 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with the lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg.

In a small bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar. With your fingers, blend the butter into the flour-sugar mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Stir in the oats and sprinkle the mixture on top of the sliced peaches. Bake until the peaches are soft and the topping is brown, about 25 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.

Fresh Peach Chutney
*Serve over cream cheese on crackers... with smoked salmon... the possibilities are endless for this... Thanks Grandmother Lois!

1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 large sweet red pepper, seeded, diced 1/4 inch, about 1/2 cup
1 small white onion, peeled and diced, about 1/2 cup
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced, 2 tablespoons
1/3 cup white raisins
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds firm, fresh peaches, skin & pit removed, sliced into wedges

Put the vinegar and both sugars into a medium size saucepan, place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add the red pepper, onion, jalapeño, raisins, garlic, ginger, salt and simmer 10 minutes. Add the peach segments and simmer an additional 5-10 minutes. If the peaches are still firm allow to cook several minutes more. If you would like the syrup thicker you may also allow to cook for a minute or two to reduce liquid.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes in the pot. Serve at room temperature. Transfer all excess to a clean container and refrigerate, covered, for up to one week.

Grilled Balsamic Chicken and Peaches
*This is my recipe... well it started at a Betty Crocker site, then I evolved it to be my own. I could eat this EVERY. SINGLE. DAY!

1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup roughly-chopped fresh basil leaves
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 whole boneless and skinless chicken breasts
2 large sweet onions, thickley sliced
6 fresh peaches, skinned, halved, and pitted
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped rosemary

Put vinegar, maple syrup, 1/4 cup of the oil, salt and pepper into a wide, shallow dish and whisk to combine. Add chicken, turn to coat, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning several times.

Prepare a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to medium high heat. Toss peaches and onions with orange juice, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, chopped rosemary, salt and pepper in a large bowl; set aside. Remove chicken from marinade and grill about 5 minutes per side, or until just cooked through. Transfer to a large plate and cover to keep warm. Grill peaches and onions until tender and slightly charred, then transfer to plate with chicken.

Truth!!

2011-06-18T11:29:00.002-04:00

Testing

2011-06-17T11:05:00.002-04:00

Since the last Blogger droid update it has been been acting wonky... So here is a test to see if we can post again as a disapproving doxie looks on.

Best Roast Beef Sandwiches EV-AH

2011-06-17T09:46:00.005-04:00

I do not cook a lot during the summer. Well, I cook because we have to eat, but it is terribly boring to post about. My menu consists of things grilled with a side. Blah... I would rather enjoy the sun and fun of summer than be stuck in a kitchen for hours. Come the colder days of late fall you will see the recipes and tons of crafts pop back up on my blog.

That being said, I made an old recipe last night and just had to share. Its easy and takes no time to prepare. :) I served it with a Ramen Noodle salad and chips! My type of meal... Enjoy!

Best Roast Beef Sandwiches
Sandwiches:
6 Sandwich Rolls (white, wheat, whole grain all work well)
1 pound of thinly sliced deli roast beef
6 slices of Swiss Cheese

Sauce:
2 Tbsp melted margarine or butter
6 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 1/2 tsp each Poppy seed and Sesame Seed

Cut the rolls, if needed, as layer your roast beef and swiss cheese on each roll. Place completed sandwiches in a foil lined 9x13 pan.

Mix the sauce together. Brush on the liberally on the rolls and pour the remainder into the bottom of the pan.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes at 400F.