Make My Meal Monday

Again, I know its tuesday, but im trying to get back in the swing of blogging! I found this recipe awhile ago and it was INCREDIBLE, I have to share!!!

Amazing Pork Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker!

Ingredients

• 1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup red wine
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

Place pork tenderloin in a slow cooker with the contents of the soup packet. Pour water, wine, and soy sauce over the top, turning the pork to coat. Carefully spread garlic over the pork, leaving as much on top of the roast during cooking as possible. Sprinkle with pepper, cover, and cook on low setting for 4 hours. Serve with cooking liquid on the side as au jus.




Seriously, this was so easy and the au jus was to die for!!!!!

Fun Friday

After a whirl wind month of July, I was so happy to see the month of August arrive!!! I've been absent from blogging while working like a crazy lady and have tons to catch up on. One blog at a time, right?! So Fun friday!
After a bad morning, my Aunt took Caitlin and I to Downtown Disney for the second day in a row. She found these figurines she fell in love with yesterday, and Aunt Laura wanted to get the for her!! She loves her Lourla and Risch!

Aunt Laura met us there, picked up the friends (seen in bag) and we went to try Fresh-a peel for lunch! At lunch, she dined with her friends

ps Fresh a peel was SO tasty!! and POP chips, 100 calorie bags so tasty!!!!

We had to do the fountain. Ive watched other kids play in this fountain forever, and even though she didnt have a suit, she was playing it it!!  She had so much fun, we will HAVE to do this again!!!

Make My Meal Monday

Yes I know its Tuesday...I was lazy yesterday, oops. Yesterday I made a double batch of these. One for us, and one for our friends who just had a beautiful baby girl! Relatively easy, this was one of my first "Impress the future Hubby" Dishes. It takes a few ingredients and time, so I dont make them much anymore. Needless to say he was happy yesterday! Here ya go, enjoy!!!

Enchiladas

This is the single recipe, not doubled!

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef season with cumin, chili powder and adobo seasoning to taste.

pkg 8 large tortillas

1 can refried beans

2 cans enchilada sauce

1 pkg cheddar cheese

1. Brown ground beef and drain. Add 1/2 can of enchilada sauce and about 1/2cup of cheese. Stir together and simmer.

2. Spread some refried beans onto the tortilla like so. Skip this step if you arent a bean fan!

3. Add some meat mixture to tortilla.












4. Fold each end in and roll to create the enchilada.

5. Repeat until all are filled. Reserve some
meat mix for topping.

6. Spread remaining meat on top of enchiladas.
top with all the remaining enchilada sauce.











7. Top with cheese, bake at 350 for 30-35 mins

until cheese is bubbly! Serve with Yellow rice and
sour cream.

Thoughtful Thursday

The case as captivated the nation. I was in shock hearing "NOT Guilty" on all counts other than lying to law enforcement. Just typing that, you all know who I'm talking about..Casey Anthony. Today is her sentencing and all of Orlando is riveted by the thought she could get out today!

People have bashed the jurors saying she killed her daughter, and I dont contest that, but I think there wasnt enough proof to convict her. They failed to show how, where and when it happened. No one doubts that she is evil, not reporting your child missing for 31 days, lying to police about her, making up imaginary people, this girl is seriously messed up. The evidence showed chloroform and duct tape.Thats what I think happened. Casey used chloroform to make Caylee sleep, then duct taped her mouth shut to keep her quiet, and put her in the trunk. How else could she spend the night at her boyfriends house when "Zanny" didnt exist? I think she accidentally overdosed her or the tape covered her nose and mouth and it was an "accident" Whatever happened we will never know the truth and I will be happy when this case is over.

I will be happy to see this allover,and I know one day, She will face God, the ultimate and final Judge and Jury!!

Wordless Wednesday

Nothing says Happy 4th of July like a blue frosted donut!!

Make My Meal Monday

There is one recipe I know off the top of my head. It's my go to dessert, the one thing people ask me to make and for a long time I was all nervous cooking any dessert for anyone. I should call it my In law pie, my father in law jokes that I cant come to their house unless I make this for him! So, here's my ultra fancy, first dessert I ever learned!

Peanut Butter Pie

Ingredients:

1 pre-made pie crust (oreo, chocolate are best)

1 pkg of cream cheese softened

1 cup of crunchy peanut butter

1/4 cup of  powdered sugar

1 tub of cool whip

Chocolate sauce for topping

1. Mix cream cheese and sugar together.

2. Add peanut butter and mix thoroughly.

3. Add cool whip and mix evenly. 

4. Put into pie pan and top with chocolate sauce. 

So, thats it! My super easy once secret pie recipe. Now, I've never made this the same way twice, so if you asked me a year ago what was in it, was different, but enjoy!!!!

Make My Meal Monday

Spicy Bean Roll Ups

I've been in love with little lavash sandwiches forever. I never thought they were easy to make until about a year ago. Seriously easy!!! I went to a Ball Canning House Party last night and needed something to bring, so I went on a search for a recipe. I didnt find one I loved, so I made this instead!!

Here's what you need

3/4 c Shredded cheese

1 tub Philly cooking cream Sante Fe Blend

1 pkg tortillas (the large ones work best)

1 can on black beans

1. Mix cheese and cooking cream together in a bowl.

2. Drain and puree beans in food processor.

3.  Lay out saran wrap under a tortilla. put a light layer of beans on the tortilla

4. Then add a layer of the cheese spread. Leave a little room at the end.

Repeat this until all the mixture is gone. Mine made about 6 tortillas worth!







5. Roll the tortilla long ways to create a roll up.

6. Wrap up in the saran wrap. Refrigerate for 30 mins or more.Can be made ahead of time.

7. Remove roll up from saran wrap and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Serve!












Super easy! They look cute,and they are pretty cheap.Most importantly,  I thought they were pretty tasty!!

Thoughtful Thursday

So this week I'm linking up again with Mama Kat's Writers Workshop 

 List 10 things you wish you could say to strangers who share unsolicited advice about your parenting skills.


 As soon as you get pregnant its like the advice faucet turns into a  flood. I don't know what it is about people who think your body/child/excretions become apart of their business! When I was pregnant,the advice dam started to break and  I heard all sorts of crap from people, no do eat that, yes eat that, do this, dont do that! When Caitlin was born, it was full on flood status. You should hold your boob like this, be sure to wipe your butt this way, dont let her cry, let her cry! Oy vey!! I've always wanted to respond so here's my chance!!!


1. Yes, thats my kid laying on the floor having a fit, would you care to join her, apparently they are fun, she  sure seems to like them. I think she's learning a new relaxation art.


2. I'm so glad your perfectly dressed, impeccably clean child is doing this or that, my hand me down, dirty kid is having fun playing at the park while your kid keeps getting told to watch out for that dirt, or let me wash you off.. LET THEM HAVE FUN! Thats why there are baths!


3. Yup, I keep my kid quiet with a lollipop when I cant handle it anymore, dont like it, shut up.


4.  Yes she still has a pacifier, would you like to borrow her for 3 weeks and take it away then return her to me so I can sleep too? Thanks, didnt think so.


5.  Thanks for buying my 2 year old this lovely halter top and skirt combo, she wont be wearing it, why you ask? Because she 2, not 22.... I dont even wear halter tops and skirts come to think of it, neither should you!


6.  Oh, yes my kid is sick, sorry we cant play today, why? That would be because you thought bringing your snot nose, hacking cough kid out was a good idea a week ago.... ya....


7. Thanks so much for the workout advice and gym reccomendation, and by thanks I mean thanks so much for making me feel like a fat blob who doesnt know how to locate a gym. And at least now I can say Im feeling better by doing something.


8. Im so glad little Johnny can name all the presidents, in order, but if you give him a box and a ball can he play for hours? No? Didn't think so. 


9. Why dont we skip this whole my kid did this at 5 months, oh yours didnt..blah blah blah, and say you win, because I simply dont care!


10. Shut up, shut the freaking front door up. (thats my most grown up response)




I know this sounds harsh in some ways, but I would never say this stuff in real life, and guess what its my blog, I can say what I want so , neh! :)

Wordless Wednesday

Im rolling tuesday and wednesday together and telling you I think JP is gonna be Ashley's main man!

Its between him and Ben F, thats my prediction!!

Make My Meal Monday

Whatchamacalit Chicken 

Dont get too freaked out by the title, basically I did a pantry dump for dinner and it turned out pretty tasty!! Oh, and I managed to Vlog about it (with some kiddo interruptions but that the Mommy Jungle!!) 

Ingredients I used:

1.5 lb of boneless skinless Chicken breast cut into 2 inch or so cubes

1/2 c white cooking wine

1/2 onion finely diced

1/2 green pepper finely diced

1 can of cream of chicken soup

Cheese as desired

Pasta- cooked

Be nice...Im a new Vlogger...

What horrible screen shots...oh well! Enjoy! 

Fun Friday

My friend Bridget at Twinisms is Rocking her baby bump and I was curious, so I found a whole slough of others sharing, so I figured why not right?

14 Weeks, ah, no real belly

18 weeks, finally looking pregnant not like a fat schlub

 

Family baby shower, mildly still cute pregnant

You know you love your future sister in law when you are feeling really fat and get into a bridesmaid's dress

This is the picture I hate. I stopped taking them after this, I was 37 weeks.
Caitlin was born at 39..ya 2 more weeks dragging that around!!!

I hope you all enjoyed!!!

Thoughtful Thursday

So I visited Mama Kat's Writers Workshop for a fun prompt to spice up the day. 

If Social Media died tomorrow, describe another hobby you might get into.

First off, if Facebook wasn't here, I might go nuts! I talk to grown ups and feel like I have some semblance of a life. That being said, I spend WAY to much time online!!! So thinking about not having it, might send me into an anxiety attack, but its worth a thought! What in the world what I do????????

Some Ideas:

• Beg Mike to buy me a nice SLR camera and get back in to photography.....probably wouldnt ever make any money doing it, but worth a try.
• Learn how to bake, gasp, without a Box mix!! I suck at it. Im trying be brave and just do it sometimes but its scary, and then I feel like a failure blah blah blah
• Get Disney Season passes, and visit a park when bored.

Hmm , maybe I should be spending less time on Facebook and doing more. But then how would a mostly SAHM get interaction with adults?? 

Wordless Wednesday

I'm putting words on this Wednesday because it needs explanation!

My whole life I've gotten bad bloody noses from nothing, washing my face, a little tap on the nose and a geyser sprouts..dern allergies. since becoming a mom, this has proved very interesting. Its not like you can just stop and apply pressure for 20 minutes....So I've had to improvise...yup, take a look, sure enough I've resorted to shoving a tampon in my nose. Deal with it.

Trashy Tuesday

I know its Wed morning...but I wanted to watch a show last night for today. I dont know how many of you watch this show...

but I've watched it since it began., mostly because Piper Perabo was in Coyote Ugly, one of the best chick flicks ever.  Its a spy show, one of my favorites, and reminds me of that show with Jennifer Garner, Alias.

The premise:

Annie Walker is a CIA agent, but to her family she works at the Smithsonian. She's a new agent and is earning her keep. Her buddy Auggie, is blind and is apparently a techno genius.  Lots of familiar faces on this show from others. But mostly its Annie and her missions on spotlight with her buddy running tech.

I know the more I type about it, the dumber it seems lol. Special effects suck, it USA network, not FOX people. But for some strange reason, Im stuck on the show...I will narrow it down to 5  reasons I watch...

1. I'm mostly a  Stay at home mom with a DVR/Hulu.....come nap time I want to zone out and enjoy watching other people's exciting  lives.

2. Piper Perabo is relate-able as Annie Walker. She comes across insecure at times, goofy and normal!

3. Auggie is hot for a blind guy...nuf said.

4. I'm secretly a spy and can relate to the show...crap now I have to kill you all.

5. It's better than watching hours upon hours of the Casey Anthony trail which since I live in the Orlando Area, is the only thing that occupies daytime television.....

So, if you havent seen it, try it out...if ya have some time to kill!

Make My Meal Monday

Turkey Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs

I put both as the title because I made the meatballs for spaghetti and the meatballs. I was lazy and didnt make my own sauce or anything, so deal with it!

The Ingredients:

2 cups of Bread crumbs

1.5 lbs of ground turkey

1/4 cup white cooking wine

1/2 green pepper 

1/2 onion

2 eggs

oregano

tarragon

garlic salt

Preheat oven to 400. Dice green peppers and onion

(I cheat and use the mini food processor)

Add all remaining ingredients to the peppers and onions. If mixture seems to liquidy(yup my word) add more bread crumbs.If seems a bit too dry, add a little

 more white wine!

 Roll the mixture into meatball size balls and place on

 cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes on one side, turn and

bake 15 on the other side.

Deal with small child meltdown while cooking.

Add meatballs to sauce when they are done.

And so ya know, we make ghetto garlic bread here!

Take about 2 Tbsp of butter, 3 garlic gloves and garlic salt. Spread over unwanted bread.Broil on low for about 5 mins or long enough you forgot about it and start to smell a little burning.voila, cheap garlic bread! 

Fun Friday

Busch Gardens!

So we went to Busch Gardens yesterday! Honestly, it was the best trip there so far. We left around 9:30  and stopped at Cracker Barrel for some breakfast! Mike got us a little lost (thank goodness for google maps on my phone!!) and we made it there around 12! We rode Montu, the skyway, Cheetah Hunt, the train and saw lots of animals and had an all around good time! Cheetah hunt is by far one of the best coasters I've been on it a long time!! Smooth, exciting and its longer than most! There are 3 spots its shoots you to 60 mph!!!! 

Here are some favorite shots of the day!