Thursday, June 16, 2011

homemade beef stroganoff.

Homemade Beef Stroganoff.

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp pepper
10.5 oz can of cream of mushroom soup, condensed
3 oz fresh chopped mushrooms
3/4 cup sour cream

Recipe: 
In medium skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain excess fat. Stir in garlic salt, pepper, soup and mushrooms. Simmer covered, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in sour cream; heat through, but do not boil. Served over linguine.

With bustle of my everyday life (giving my sister a ride right after making dinner then getting to eat it cold) I forgot to take a picture of the finish product but I have a picture of the mixture before adding the sour cream.




Tuesday, June 7, 2011

capellini pomodoro.

Capellini Pomodoro.


Ingredients:
1. 1 tsp minced garlic
2. 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (i used a basil and oregano spiced one and a fire roasted just for added flavor.)
3. 1/4 tsp black pepper
4. 1/3 cup olive oil
5. 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 
6. 1/4 cup italian mix cheese (romano, parmesean, and a provolone-mozzerella mix) aka pizza cheese.
7. 9 oz fresh angel hair pasta




Recipe:
Heat olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, tomatoes and pepper and heat through, stirring occasionally, about 10 - 15 minutes.  (I just left it on the stove while the water boiled and the pasta cooked.) 






Remove from heat. Transfer hot, cooked pasta to large bowl. Toss pasta gently with tomato mixture and cheese.


I like using fresh pasta.

(watching peter pan.)

yum!

clorox wipes.

LIFESAVER TUESDAY.





These are just awesome.
Good for all those little messes. I use them to quickly wipe down the areas D touches all day long, since they disinfect. I also use them almost daily to wipe down the bathroom surfaces to help keep it looking great.   They actually work on glass too. They have a clear drying formula so no streaks!

I know I'm a dork but check out clorox games.


Friday, June 3, 2011

Moroccanoil.

Favorite Friday.

Moroccanoil.

This stuff is the best. After towel drying, I put a dime sized amount throughout my hair.  It strengthens and conditions while reviving... and I can actually tell a difference. It also saves on drying time.  Plus it smells amazing. 

Definitely try it out.

Now I'm off to break into my own car since I locked both sets of keys in last night at work. Boo.


Thursday, June 2, 2011

our memorial day.

On memorial day we took the peanut to Uncle Mic and Cindy's.  They live on a farm about 45 mins away from where we live.  Though it was extremely buggy we had a great time.
D and dad.  (All bundle cause of the black flies.)

"Baa" as Danate calls them.

So interested in the sheep.

us.



Enjoying his "pop" after being outside.

We had so much fun. Hopefully its not so buggy next time!


Wednesday, June 1, 2011

homemade chicken and broccoli alfredo.

Homemade Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo.


Ingredients:
1. box of penne pasta
2. 2 stems of broccoli
3. 8oz. package of cream cheese
4. 1 cup half and half
5. 2 medium chicken breasts
6. 1/2 cup shredded parmesan 
7. 1/2 cup butter


Recipe:
1. Cook box of penne according to directions. Drain.
2. While pasta is cooking, cube the chicken and fry til cooked through.
3. Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil and steam chopped broccoli covered for about 5 mins.




Alfredo Sauce:
1. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add cream cheese and stir until mostly combined. Add half and half and Parmesan cheese; stir. (I also add 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp garlic salt.)  Remove from heat and let thicken (1-2 minutes).
It was delicious.

Dantae loved it too.


mr. clean with fabreze.

"LIFESAVER TUESDAY"


I first noticed this product of Mr Clean with Febreeze on a TV Commerical and decided to try. I love Febreeze and when I saw it paired with  Mr.Clean I knew I'd love it.  I was so pleased with the ease of cleaning and the shine I got. It amazes me how powerful this product is while still smelling pleasant. Not like some other products that smell harsh.  I use it for just about everything; kitchen counters, the frig, the bathroom, you get the idea. 

I know I'm a day behind. Sorry been busy on the home front.

I also entered a giveaway for this adorable skirt.
Go to elle apparel to check out more of  Leanne's awesome clothes.