Garvin County Extension Cookbook: Burrito Cups

Our county has produced a cookbook for as long as I can remember. In an effort for inspiration, I'm cooking my way through several of the old time recipes. Today's recipe, is burrito cups. This recipe was so easy! I keep browned ground beef frozen in my freezer all the time. It's one of my favorite time saving tips! Mix browned ground beef with one packet of burrito seasoning mix and 1 1/4 cup of water. Simmer 10 mins. Roll and flatten biscuits in muffin tins along the sides and bottom. Spoon mixture into cups. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake @ 375 until brown and cheese melts.
And look!!! 155 calories!!!

An Impromptu Christmas Dinner

December 25, 2012.
Ice and snow welcomed the Christ child's birthday.

The boys and I were supposed to be on our way to my sister's, about 80 miles from here, however the weather made other plans for us. She had the turkey and all the trimmings. I had the desserts. Stuck at home with two boys and a mother next door to feed, what could I make from my pantry that would be special enough to call Christmas dinner? Here's what I came up with:
I had chicken breast. I had store bought stuffing. I did have crescent rolls. I had pretty decorations. How could I put it all together.......

First I took the chicken breast and beat them flat. I seasoned the inside before I filled with stuffing.

For the stuffing: my mom had cranberries. So, I took about a cup of cranberries and boiled with water, sugar and cinnamon. When softened, I removed the berries to cool. I added this to the stuffing, prepared per package directions, along with chopped walnuts.

I rolled about two spoonfuls of stuffing inside each breast and pinned with toothpicks. Season the outside with olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme.

Our menu:
First course: broccoli and cheese soup

Second course: green salad

Main course: Chicken breasts with cranberry and walnut stuffing.
Fresh broccoli and cheese.
Crescent rolls.

Dessert: assorted cookies and hot chocolate.

All and all a good day and a good meal. I'm calling it, 'The Year I had my mom all to myself for Christmas!'

Christmas cookies and candies, Part 2

Round 2 of fun holiday ideas.

Christmas cookies and candies, Part 1

Hopefully these fun cookies and candies will inspire you. I use white and chocolate almond bark because its so easy to work with and forgiving. Just be careful not to over heat it. Just a few seconds in the microwave at a time. Questions or how to's, just ask.

Cupcakes Round 2

See some more of my creations. Hope you are inspired to bake!

Cupcakes

Cupcakes seem to be my latest passion. See some of my latest creations. Enjoy and be inspired!

Tomato, olive and basil crustini

A quick appetizer to wow your guests.

•Start with a good quality bread loaf. Some places, even Wal-Mart deli counters, will slice the loaves for you. I started with a loaf called everything Italian.
•Drizzle the slices with oil olive and either rub with fresh garlic or spread with minced garlic.
•Chop tomato, black olive and basil leaves. Mix in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and sea or kosher salt. Top loaf slices.
•Top mixture with mozzarella cheese and toast until cheese bubbles.
~~Enjoy!!