Oatmeal Cereal for my Alexandra

My Alexandra would eat oatmeal for breakfast every morning. I finally decided to start making my own...Thank god.

It was so so GOOD! I never knew how amazing a bowl of oatmeal could be..

This is for my Ally!!



Vanilla, Cranberry and Apple Oatmeal for my Alexandra

2 cps. oatmeal
2 cps. milk
2 tsp. Vanilla Paste or Vanilla Extracts
1/2 cp. Vanilla Sugar
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 cp. Dried Cranberries
1 chopped apple

1. Add the milk, Vanilla, Vanilla Sugar, Cinnamon, Cranberries and Apples. Bring to a boil. Let Simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the oatmeal. Stir a minute or two.

2. Put in bowl and top with a little more milk per serving.

Fish Tacos with Green Tomato Salsa

Ever since I started my site I have become braver and braver in the kitchen. I do not come in the kitchen protected by a recipe. This is one of those times.

I wanted fish tacos. My husband loves tempura, so I used tempura batter on the mild white tilipia fish.

My salsa was a result of having 5 huge green tomatoes staring at me.
I have been wondering what to make with them for days...I did not feel like fried green tomatoes. Let me say, this turned out wonderful. A little tart which went perfect with the fish. My husband informed me it was another home run.

I love becoming braver and more inventive in the kitchen.....It is such a high.

Let start with the yummy salsa:

MY MEAN GREEN SALSA

4 BIG Green tomatoes (NOT Tomatillos)
2 Garlic Cloves
1/4 cp. Cilantro
1/2 red onion
1 bell pepper
1 jalapeno
2 TB O Jalapeno Olive Oil
2 TB Lime Juice

1. Throw all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until the consistency you enjoy.



Fish Taco:

1.5 lbs Tilipia
1 box of tempura mix
1 1/2 cp. VERY cold soda water
1 Quart oil

Dried Cilantro and Chipotle Pepper Powder

1. Heat the oil to 350.
2. Meantime cut the tilipia in bit size pieces. Then add the soda water to the tempura mix.
3. Dip one tempura a few times and then drop into the hot oil.
4. As soon as it is dark brown remove from oil. Add a little cilantro and Chipotle pepper to each batch.

Red Cabbage Slaw

2 cp Red Cabbage
1/4 cp Cilantro
2 TB. O Jalapeno Olive Oil
1 TB. O Lemon Champagne Vinegar
1 Jalapeno, grated (Remove rib and seeds)

1. Toss all the ingredients together.

To assemble:

flour tortillas
tempura fish
salsa
jalapenos
slaw
Green Tabasco (For those who like it hot...MY HUSBAND)
Add the fish to the cooked tortilla shells. Top with the salsa, slaw, (optional) jalapenos, and green Tabasco (optional).

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What do I have in my kitchen? Huevoes Rancheros for the Husband

On Sunday my husband wanted something spicy and savory. Geoffrey loves Mexican. I wanted to make Huevos Rancheros, but most of the recipes I looked at used regular salsa and I did not want that.

I looked into my cupboard and decided to create my own dish with what I had in my kitchen. Lets just say, It was a huge success. My husband devoured the entire plate and informed me that I hit a homerun.


Let's see what you think.....



2 links of Chorizo, out of casing
1/4 cp. chopped onions
1 can pinto beans
1 can of Salsa de (Something...I can't remember, sorry. It is really hot and in a yellow small can)
2 whole Chipotles in Adobo
2 TB of the Sauce in the Can of Chipotles in Adobo
2 flour tortilla, grilled
3 eggs
1/2 cp. monterary jack cheese
2 jalapenos sliced thin

1. I pureed the pinto beans and added the salsa de..., the Chipotles in Abodo and lots of Abodo Sauce. I salt and peppered. It tasted spicy and yummy. Set a side.
2. I browned the Chorizo and added the onions. When browned and the onions are soft I added the thick spicy sauce.
3. I grilled the tortillas and layed on the bottom of a plate. I added half of the cheese.
4. I cooked the eggs over easy. When the eggs where done I added the sauce to the tortillas, topped with the eggs. I added the rest of the cheese and then topped the entire thing with the jalapenos.

Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta Salad

I received the Bon Appetite Magazine and this was a must try. I admit I changed a few things, but this turned out so refreshing and yummy. I honestly, could eat the entire bowl. I love fresh produce and herbs.



Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta Salad


One and half pints of cherry tomatoes
1 container of the tiny mozzarella balls
3 TB. fresh chives
1 TB. fresh oregano
3 TB. fresh basil
salt and pepper
4 TB. white balsamic vinegar
2 TB. of good olive oil (It is really good even without oil)
3 TB. freshly grated parm. cheese
1 lb. Orchettia pasta

1. Boil the pasta until al dente about 10 minutes. Let cool.
2. Add the oil, vinegar and whisk. Add the herbs, salt and pepper. Add the tomotoes and mozzarella.
3. Add the pasta and toss to combine. Top with fresh parm. Serve.

This is so good. I can't wait to have some for lunch!

VANILLA VANILLA VANILLA GIVEAWAY

I am having a fantastic Giveaway! This Giveaway is simple just leave an unique idea on how you would use Vanilla. The winner will receive 5 Mexican Vanilla Beans, 4 oz. Tahitian Vanilla Extracts, 1 0z. of ground Vanilla Beans, and my all time favorite product, 4 0z. of Vanilla Paste!!

All of the Vanilla will be from Steve @ The Boston Vanilla Bean Company. I love their product and their passion.

The Giveaway will begin tonight and will end on Friday. On Friday, Steve from the Boston Vanilla Bean Company will pick the top 3!!! Then your fellow foodies will vote for the number ONE!

Just leave a comment on how you would use vanilla.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Dirty Blondes: A Cross Between Brownies and Blondies.

Vanilla, Vanilla, Vanilla!!!!
My favorite ingredient! There is nothing I would rather talk about on my 100th post!
Yep, today is my 100th post~Congratulations to me!!
I am celebrating by posting extraordinary brownies, I mean Blondie's, no no...A cross in the middle...Dirty Blonde's..
I also want to inform my readers I am going to host a giveaway.
This time I will be giving away the most amazing products. Boston Vanilla Bean Company Vanilla Paste (MY FAVORITE INGREDIENT EVER).

Stay posted....The Giveaway will be real real soon!!!


Dirty Blondie's

2 Sticks of butter, melted
3 cps. Vanilla Sugar (Another FAV)
1 TB Vanilla Paste
4 eggs
1 melted 4.4 oz. of Hershey Milk Choc. Bar
1 tsp. salt
1 bag of caramel choc. chips.
1 1/2 cps. flour

1. I added the first three ingredients and mixed until fluffy. I then added one egg at time. I slowly added the melted chocolate bar. I added the salt and then the sifted flour. Lastly, I added the caramel choc. chips. I mixed until just mixed.
2. I added to a greased 11 X 13 pan.
3. Baked on 350 for 45-hour. When tooth pick comes clean...

My husband absolutely adored these...I will not be making anything else....He said that it resembles fudge.

I hope you enjoy!!