Buttercream Recipe

Do you love a light but sweet buttercream?  Then this is it!  It can be whipped up quickly and is just yum.  I do sift the confections sugar one cup at a time.  It is a bit tedious but worth the step for that light and fluffy texture.

Buttercream recipe

1 1/2 sticks butter

1/4cup criso

1 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 cups confectioners sugar

2-4 tablespoons milk

To make a Crumb Coat for a two tier 6" & 8" make a double batch.  Check the consistency after each tablespoon of milk.  6 Tablespoons seemed good for the frosting decor but when it got warm the frosting became a bit drippy. 4 Tablespoons seemed to be the sweet spot :)

Left Over Turkey and Corn Chowder

White and Dark meat skin and bones removed chopped in small pieces

Left over mashed potatoes (or store bought works well too)

2 cans cream of chicken soup

Small Bag of frozen corn with peppers and onions

A little garlic powder salt and pepper

Add chicken broth and milk until you get the consistency you like.

Serve with shredded cheese on top

Yum!

Zucchini on the Grill

Do you love zucchini but get tired of the boring pan saute? Give this yummy grilled method a try. It's the perfect blend of owey goewy yumminess that we all love in a great side dish.  Plus, it's not too terrible for us.

4 zucchini
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup bread crumbs
garlic powder
onion powder
mix blend cheese

Scrap the insides of the zucchini to make a boat.  Generously rub with olive oil, cracker pepper and sea salt.  Mix the zucchini pulp with the remaining items.  Stuff the filling back into the boats, sprinkle a little more cheese on top and grill.

Chicken and Artichoke Hash Brown Casserole

Do you like breakfast for dinner? Or an awesome brunch dish on Sunday morning?  Then this one is for you.  It's the perfect balance of protein and starch in a creamy rich base.  You will feel like you are indulging with every bite!  YUMMO

Two cups cooked chicken
1 Can artichoke hearts diced
1/2 sweet onion
3 Tablespoons Butter
1 Can cream of chicken soup
1 Bag of hash brown potatoes
Dashes of garlic powder
Black pepper
Cheddar cheese

Saute onion with butter. Add artichokes and chicken.  Add a few dashes of chicken stock and spices. Mix in soup and hash browns. Pour mixture into baking dish and cover with cheese.  Then bake at 375 covered with foil for 30 minutes.  Taking the foil off for the last 15 minutes to brown the top.  YUM

Orange Beef and Beans

 This beef dish is great if you have leftover steaks or roast.  The perfect way to jazz up the leftovers and transform them into something new.  Or you can start with fresh beef as well.  You'll never order take out again!  Promise ;)

1 1/2 of chopped beef
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup teriyaki
1Tbls lime juice
1 Tbls  sesame oil

1 Tbls Garlic Powder
1/2 sweet onion
1 bag fresh green bean or broccoli

Put beef in crock pot. Mix together the next 5 ingredients and pour on top of beef. Chop onion and place on top. Cook on low 5-7 hours. Add Thai noodles and steamed green beans or broccoli. Cover with noodles and veggies have softened up a bit. And enjoy!!

Or you can put fresh green beans with some seseame oil on them in a tight foil packet. After you have everything in the crock pot out the foil packet on top. Cover with the lid and let them steam along with the rest of the meal. Yummy

 

Curry coconut corn and potatoe chowder

Small bag of Frozen corn

Simply potatoes with onions 

Box chicken stock

Can of coconut milk

2tsp graham Masala 

1 block hot curry from box

1 package of instant potatoe with garlic

Dash of garlic power

Salt pepper to tast 

High in crock pot for 3-4 hrs until potatoes are tender