Author: QuiltLady
SPICED APPLE SALAD ~ BLOG 366.226
ROAST SPICED APPLE SALAD with MAPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE
APPLES
4 medium Honey Crisp, Fuji, Gala or other firm apples, quartered
1/2 – 1 teaspoon QUALITY cinnamon
2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Place apples in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Roast 20-30 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Cool COMPLETELY.
DRESSING
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 tablespoon PURE maple syrup
1 tablespoon Frank’s chili lime sauce
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended.
SALAD
4 cups spring mix salad greens (see note)
4-6 plump dried apricots, quartered
4 ounces FRESH goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup candied chopped walnuts
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens and apricots.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
- Divide mixture among 6-8 plates.
- Top with goat cheese and roasted apples.
- Sprinkle with candied walnuts.
- Serve immediately.
NOTE: I like to use a combination of shredded romaine lettuce, super slaw (broccoli, red cabbage and savoy cabbage), sliced green onions and shredded carrots.
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY with MENUS & RECIPE LINKS week 32 of 2024 ~ BLOG 366.225
Be sure to join Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
WEEKEND RECAP
It was the County Fair last week. We went on Thursday (Military Day and hubby got in free). As much as I LOVE the fair, it was a miserable day with high heat, high humidity, horrific air quality from the fires all around us and it was REALLY bothering my eyes. Friday we were going to spend the day antiquing in a town to the north and have dinner out, but after we got there and made the first stop I just didn’t feel right so we stopped for a late lunch and came home so I could rest more. Saturday and Sunday were just spent lounging around the house and getting the laundry done as well as watching the closing OLYMPIC ceremonies.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
This week looks like it will be beautiful, sunny and in the high 70’s. The real determinant will be wind direction and the smoke from ALL the local fires.
ON MY MIND
I got my stitches out last Wednesday, but incisions were still infected so was put on an additional week of antibiotics. I’ve been doing so well before this with staying healthy that it concerns me to be backsliding. Being immunocompromised really isn’t any fun!
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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READING TIME
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
8/12 MONDAY
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8/13 TUESDAY
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8/14 WEDNESDAY
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8/15 THURSDAY
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8/16 FRIDAY
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8/17 SATURDAY
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8/18 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN SALAD
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CORN MOUSSAKA & SALAD
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ROAST CHICKEN and SMOTHERED POTATOES
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SPINACH BACON SALAD
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BUFFALO CHICKEN SLOPPY JOES
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APPLE BBQ CHICKEN SALAD
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OUT for our ANNIVERSARY |
DESSERT
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LEMON COBBLER
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BLACKBERRY PIE BARS
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
Here are a few of my favorites from the fair last week. The pigs are one of my favorite next to the bunnies. And my friend, Teri took 3rd place in the quilts.
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
Obviously we eat A LOT of chicken!
SILENT SUNDAY ~ BLOG 366.224
SATURDAY COFFEE ~ BLOG 366.223
GREAT AMERICAN FOOD TRUCK RACE ~ BLOG 366.222
DECONSTRUCTED CABBAGE ROLLS ~ BLOG 366.221
DECONSTRUCTED CABBAGE ROLLS
1 medium onion, chopped
1 LARGE carrot, julienned
1/2 head cabbage, sliced
1 pound ground pork
2-3 cloves garlic, FINELY minced
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- In a large skillet brown the ground pork breaking it into small pieces.
- When just about cooked through, add onions cooking 5-6 minutes more until meat is cooked though and the onions opaque.
- Add the carrots, garlic, salt and pepper cooking 4-5 minutes more.
- Whisk together the Worcestershire sauce, broth and tomato sauce.
- Add the tomato sauce mixture, stirring to coat well.
- Add the cabbage and tomatoes.
- Bring to a SLOW boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until cabbage is tender.
- Serve over rice.
NOTE: If you like the taste of the peppers you normally stuff, then dice a red pepper and add in when you add the carrots.
WORDLESS WEDNESDAY ~ BLOG 366.220
SUPREME BEEF FLAUTAS ~ BLOG 366.219
Flautas are one of my favorite ways to eat Tex Mex. It’s like your favorite taco and a burrito had a baby. All rolled up and fried to give you a crispy shell outer shell even though they are baked and stuffed with all your favorites and then topped with FRESH pico de Gallo and lime cream.
BEEF FLAUTAS SUPREME Yields 6 flautas
1 LARGE shallot
3/4 pound QUALITY ground beef
1 teaspoon Pampered Chef Tex-Mex or southwest seasoning
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/3 cup chicken broth
- Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and brush with oil or coat with nonstick spray.
- Wash and dry all produce.
- Halve, peel, and thinly slice shallot and mince a few of the slices until you have 1-2 tablespoons.
- Save the minced portion for the PICO DE GALLO.
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced shallots, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef and seasoning, cooking 4-6 minutes, breaking up meat into pieces, until beef is browned and shallot is softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and chicken broth (½ cup for 4 servings).
- Simmer 2-4 minutes more until mixture is thickened and beef is cooked through. Turn off heat.
6 Flour Tortillas
½ cup Mexican Cheese Blend
- Drizzle tortillas with 1 tablespoon avocado oil (2 tablespoons for 4 servings).
- Brush or rub to completely coat.
- Place tortillas on a clean work surface.
- Add a heaping ¼ cup filling to one side of each tortilla, then sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon Mexican cheese.
- Roll tortillas up tightly, starting with filled sides, to create flautas.
- Place seam sides down, snugly on prepared sheet.
- Bake on middle rack until golden brown and crispy, 8-12 minutes.
PICO de GALLO
1 LARGE Roma Tomato
4 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons avocado oil
1 LARGE lime, juiced (I serve with an additional lime wedge)
2 green onions, sliced
- Finely dice tomato.
- Zest and quarter lime.
- In a small bowl, combine tomato, minced onion, half the lime zest, and half of the lime juice.
- Season to taste with salt.
- In a separate small bowl, combine sour cream, remaining lime zest, and the other half of the lime juice.
- Add water 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.
- Season to taste with salt.
- Divide flautas between plates.
- Top with pico de gallo, sliced green onions, lime wedges and lime crema.
- Serve.
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY with MENUS & RECIPE LINKS week 31 of 2024 ~ BLOG 366.218
Be sure to join Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
WEEKEND RECAP
Good morning dear friends. I hope you all enjoyed your week! After being pretty much a homebody for 10 days we FINALLY really got out and about on Saturday. We started early and visited 3 different farmer’s markets in 3 surrounding towns and had a pizza at a favorite brewery, but the smokey fire air was getting to my eyes along with the heat and humidity so we came home mid afternoon and I binge watched a couple shows and then we watched a SYFY movie called MADAME WEB after dinner.
Sunday was more laid back, but I did accomplish getting the laundry caught up as well as some deep cleaning and organizing. I’ve been doing little projects where I can stay away from dust and bacteria. I ended up in the on-call ophthalmologist’s office last Tuesday with a slight infection starting so ended up on antibiotics 🙁 nipping the infection right away and at least I get my stitches out Wednesday! 😀 I also pickled the beets I bought at the farmer’s market and grilled BBQ chicken for an early dinner.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
This week is supposed to be a lot of partly cloudy and still in the 90’s with A LOT of smoke, so not the prettiest of weeks. This will be definitely be a flip flop week with comfy Levi’s and tanks with lightweight blouses. I’m hoping Thursday is a really good weather day since most of it will be spent outside at the county fair. I will wear actual shoes that day 😀
ON MY MIND
For the past 2 years I have been trying really hard to stay up with blogging daily. So, 3 days a week I have set up to do WORDLESS WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY COFFEE and SILENT SUNDAY. These 3 days seem like all I do is post a meme or special picture, but a lot of thought goes into deciding these and they each mean something to me in a positive way I want to convey to others. My husband asked me if that was cheating? I don’t think so – it’s just my Type A personality staying focused and organized 😀 I do post Happy Homemaker Monday in depth and 2-3 recipes, tutorials or trips on the other 3 days that require much more thought.
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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READING TIME
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
8/5 MONDAY
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8/6 TUESDAY
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8/7 WEDNESDAY
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8/8 THURSDAY
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8/9 FRIDAY
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8/10 SATURDAY
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8/11 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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OVEN FRIED CHICKEN with SPICY HONEY & SLAW
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LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN with SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & HERBS
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stitch removal day so will eat out!
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COUNTY FAIR DAY so it will be a CORN/YOYO day CLEAN OUT REFRIGERATOR OR YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN
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PULL APART CHEESY PIGS in a BLANKET
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HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD
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BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN PASTA SALAD |
DESSERT
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APPLE FRITTER CAKE
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
We took back roads a lot this weekend and I noticed that so many farms are starting to stockpile bales of hay for winter. And I LOVE barns, so getting a few pictures of some of my favorites was quite nice. I also LOVE finding these rocks and re-hiding them!
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS