Spinach Squares

I love spinach but it wasn't until recently that I decided I did.  I despised it as a child and would refuse to eat it, turning up my nose and closing my lips tightly.  Now, I eat it weekly baked or raw, I want it!   One of my twins eats it raw..he loves salads!  The other two boys, well I'm working on them.  Trying new ways.  They'll come around..in time.

Eggplant Bruschetta and Pizza

When I told my oldest son I was making eggplant parmesan the other day, he asked me to make him eggplant pizzas.  I am so glad he did!  I made both eggplant bruschetta and pizza.  Both are amazing! 

Baked Sandwiches

We love making these and they are perfect to slice and send to school for lunches.

Stuffing Bites

What do you do with all the leftover dressing/stuffing you have from the feast you cooked yesterday?  Make stuffing bites, of course!  You don't even had to wait for leftovers..just mix a box or bag of stuffing according to directions, add whatever you want to it, form into a shape, pan fry or bake.  There you go..simple and perfect!  Great for watching the game, as appetizers for your guest, or just popping in your mouth while wrapping presents!  Enjoy! 

Stuffing Bites

Form leftover dressing/stuffing into shapes.  Spray skillet with non stick spray.  Brown bites on all sides.  Serve with Strawberry Cranberry Sauce or cranberry sauce.  Enjoy!  

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Here you go!!!  Something totally different, buffalo chicken with celery and ranch all rolled up into one amazing bite!  You will definitely want to double this!

Greens and Cornbread Bites

Here is something a little different for you.  Greens and Cornbread Bites.  Yep...a true southern snack if there ever was one.  use your favorite Greens, fresh, frozen or canned.  This is a very forgiving recipe.  Adjust all ingredients to your liking.  Hope you enjoy these..

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Greens and Cornbread Balls

makes 24

1 14 oz can Greens (doesn't need to be cooked) drained and squeezed thoroughly to remove liquid.  You can use 1 1/2 to 2 cups of your leftover cooked greens.  

1/4 to 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers, diced 

1/4 cup Onion, minced 

2 slices Bacon,cooked and crumbled,  

1/2 to 3/4 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, grated

Salt, Pepper, Hot Pepper Sauce, optional  Use whatever you use to season greens if they aren't already.  Season to taste. 

1 to 2 cups Cornbread Stuffing Mix, may substitute cooked and crumbled cornbread

3 Eggs, beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease cookie sheet

These are canned mustard greens, already diced.  I pressed the lid on them until the liquid no longer came out. 

Mix greens,  diced red pepper (amount you like), onions, bacon, pepper jack cheese (amount you like).  Taste and then season with salt, pepper and/or hot pepper sauce, optional, to taste.

Add 1 cup cornbread stuffing mix, or crumbled cornbread,  and beaten eggs.  Add more cornbread stuffing mix or cornbread, as needed to make a mixture that is still a little moist.  

Roll into walnut size balls, they will be moist,  and place on a greased cookie sheet.  Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 8 minutes. Turn pan around and cook another 5 -10 minutes.  They should be firm, with a tiny give when done.  As always, my oven cooks different than yours...adjust time accordingly.  

Reid borrowed my camera and took pictures of his lego man cooking a fish while another may patiently waits at the picnic table.  <3 

Oh My!  <3 and HUgs!

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Aren't they pretty?

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Weekend Potluck

Red Neck Appetizers..Grilled Cheese Balls

I was looking for appetizers to make for New Year's Eve.  My oldest wanted grilled cheese....well Here Ya Go!  Fun and Good!

Grilled Cheese Balls

Bread

Butter

Sliced Cheese

Spray pan with grease in a spray can.  

Slather a bread with butter.  

Throw it in a pan.  

Top with 2 slices of cheese.  

Top the cheese with bread.  

Check to see if the bottom has browned, if it has...smash the top piece of bread.  

Smear some butter on it and flip.  

Cook until the bottom piece of bread is brown.  

Take out and put on a piece of paper towel. 

Cut into 4 squares,  Trim the ends...you know your kids don't like it.  

Take a square and roll into a ball.  

Stick a tooth pick or cake pop stick in it.  Enjoy...Y'all!

Sausage Cheese Balls

If you have ever been in the south during the winter holidays, I know you have eaten these!  We always called them just "Sausage Balls"  but there is a lot of cheese in them so...Sausage Cheese Balls they are!  I can remember these from way back when.  Seems there were always on the table of snacks when there were get togethers at Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.  I don't know why they were never fixed in the warmer months of the year.  Something I will have to find out!  Easy to make, Yummy to Eat!   ~smiles~

Sausage Cheese Balls

I made 49 from this recipe.  Mine aren't always the same size for some reason. 

3 cups biscuit mix

1 lb bulk sausage

1-2 lb cheddar cheese 3-4 cups shredded..I used cut up chunks I had and got 3 cups

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Spray cookie sheets (2)

Toss everything with a fork,  

Mix with hands.  

Shape into walnut size balls. Bake on greased cookie sheets (2) for 15-20 minutes @ 350 degrees.  

 Halfway through,  lift sausage balls up with spatula so they won't stick and turn pan around.  As always, My oven cooks different than yours.  Please adjust time accordingly.

  

Place a paper towels to absorb grease from the bottom.  Remove from paper towels, place on serving plate and serve with spicy or honey mustard.  

Pumpkin Apple Bites

I made these thinking there would finally have a pumpkin pie I would eat.  I like pumpkin but have never liked pumpkin pie.  These turned out great.  A little pumpkin and apple with cinnamon and brown sugar in a hand held crust.  Very easy to make.  My hubby was eating them as fast as they came out of the oven.  We just love little bites of everything, don't you?

Pumpkin Apple Bites

makes 16-24 (we kept eating the filling so not certain) ;D

1 -2 cups diced apples 

1 - 2 cups diced fresh pumpkin

1/2 cup brown sugar

1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

pinch of salt

flour tortillas, I used 6” and got three 2 1/2 - 3” circles  You can use a small mouth jar ring

Directions 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Cut your tortillas into circles

Peel pumpkin with a vegetable peeler, dice 

Dice apples.

Toss both with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Heat tortillas in microwave, a few at a time,  for 5 – 10 seconds.

Fit into mini muffin tins.

Add pumpkin and apple mixture.

Cook in a preheated oven for 5-12 minutes.  Until set and tortilla cups are starting to brown.

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Black Bean and Corn Taco Bites

A little Spicy.  A little Sweet.  These are perfect for an appetizer, and after school snack or meal.  I love anything to eat that is convenient..especially with my boys.  

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Black Bean, Corn and Turkey Bites
makes 24 bites

1 lb ground turkey

1/2 small onion

2 tablespoons cumin

1 tablespoon chili powder

1-2 tablespoon minced garlic, to taste..I used 2

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 

sea salt to taste

1 15 oz can black beans, do not drain

1 10 oz can rotel, mild or hot, your preference

1 cup of sweet corn, frozen or canned
corn tortillas, cut in 2 1/2"  to 3" circles

mini muffin pan

Brown meat, drain if needed.

Add onion, cumin, chili powder and garlic to meat and cook onions until translucent.

Add cans of black beans, with liquid, and rotel.
Add corn and simmer until liquid thickens

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

While simmering cut corn tortillas in 2 1/2” - 3" circles. Squares would also be cute.

Once mixture is cooked, heat the circles, or squares of corn tortillas in the microwave, or skillet, for 8-10 seconds (adjust your time if needed) just to heat and make pliable.

Fit in hole of muffin tin and add mixture.

Cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for 6-10minutes, 
until set and starting to brown.

Take out of tin and plate.  Garnish with shredded cheeses and lettuce, sour cream, green chilies…whatever you top your taco with.


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Fit and Fabulous Fridays

Pepperoni Cheese Pull Apart Bread

Do you want something fun and delicious to snack on?  Bread, pepperoni, cheese and a hint of garlic perhaps?  Well, here it is!  Just for you!!!
It was rainy Sunday morning and after baking a loaf Whole Wheat Banana Bread,  I took out a loaf of frozen bread.  Not having anything particular in mind…I kept thinking about the possibilities there were given with a loaf of unbaked dough.   Looking in the refrigerator made it easy to decide…a half a stick of pepperoni and low fat cheddar cheese. 

Labor Day Suggestions

Happy Labor Day!  I hope and pray Each of you has a Safe and Wonderful Day!  Eating with family and friends and making Beautiful Memories as the Summer Comes to a Close.  But, not in Florida!  It will be hot here for quite some time.  

Here are links to some of our favorites.  Take your pick and enjoy...the choices are all yours!  <3 and Hugs Dear Ones!

Meats....

Ted's Pulled Pork

Crock Pot Pork Chops

Brined Roasted Chicken

Stuffed Hamburgers

Inside Out Chili Dogs and Cheese Dogs

Peppered Lemon Pork Loin

Sides

Tortellini Salad

Ranch Potato Salad

Potatoes In Cream Sauce

Tater Bugs

Sweet Beans and Ham

Fried Potatoes, Onions and Peppers

Creamed Corn and Bacon

Rice and Tomatoes

Appetizers.... 

Refrigerator...Pantry Dip

Mini Bacon and Cheese Fritattas 

Chili Bean Salad Dip

Fruity Bacon Jam

Bread...I only have one.  Think I need to work on this one.  :D

Buttermilk and Corn Cornbread

Desserts...

Grandma's Blueberry Cake

Banana Cake

Tropical Pineapple Pops In A Cup

Ice Cream In A Bag

Brownie Peanut Butter Pie

Refrigerator Lemon Cake  (pictures are good but the cake is GREAT!)

Gooey Brownie Pecan Pie

I'll try to add some more in a bit.