Chicken & Four Cheese Tortellini Recipe

Chicken & Four Cheese Tortellini I am what I like to call Step-Italian because my step dad is Italian. I've always grown up with a love of pasta and all things Italian, tortellini is no exception. This is what I had for dinner last night, except I modified the recipe by not adding the mushrooms, because I don't care for them. Enjoy or should I say piacere! :) Ingredients: 20 ounces dried cheese-filled tortellini 1/2 cup sliced carrots 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, halved crosswise 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/3 cup...

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Remake of Cheddar's Cookie Monster

Cheddar's Cookie Monster Cheddar's restaurant has the most heavenly desserts that I have ever tasted, the Cookie Monster. I found this recipe on The Pink And Blue Blog for a Pan Skillet Cookie, which is essentially the same thing! Enjoy :) What You'll Need: 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 egg 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup chocolate chunks Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in an 8 inch cast iron skillet set over medium-low heat. Stir in sugars and vanilla and...

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Organix Hair Care Review

Hair Care: Organix I am a sucker when it comes to hair care products. If I find a product that I think smells good then I will buy it. Two years ago, I found Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo & Conditioner I had to have it. The product description said: Organic coconut milk and ultra whipped egg white proteins along with weightless coconut oil to hydrate and nourish your hair as gentle cleansers wash away impurities.I imagined my hair feeling soft and silky. What I got was that "weightless" feeling. My hair felt squeaky clean and ultra dry. The shampoo and conditioner left my hair pretty much useless when it came to body and styling. I was not...

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Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas  After living in Texas for 20 years, I have had a solid relationship with Mexican cuisine. This recipe was something that I just came up with with what I had available in my kitchen. This is a quick 30 min meal. Ingredients: 3 Chicken Breasts 10 oz can Old El Paso Mild Green Chili Enchilada Sauce 10 oz can Old El Paso Mild (or Medium) Enchilada Sauce Small can of chopped Old El Paso Green Chilies 1 Yellow Onion (chopped) 1 Green Pepper (chopped) 1 Tomato (chopped) Tortillas Cheese Sour Cream Directions: Preheat oven to 350º 1. Boil Chicken in water for about 10 min or until the chicken is no longer pink. 2. Shred Chicken....

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How to Make Cake Balls

Cake Balls Cake balls have been taking over the world of baking for the past year because they are like little individual cakes. Cake balls are relatively easy to make, but do require some time. For this example, I am making Red Velvet Cake Balls with white almond bark and cream cheese frosting. I served them on a platter and surrounded them with clear rock candy. Ingredients: 1 Box of Cake Mix of your Choice (prepared to the directions on the box) 1 Can of Icing (your choice) 1 Package of Almond Bark or Chocolate Sprinkles or other decorations of your choice. Directions: 1. Bake the cake according to the cake box. 2. After baking, take the...

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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff I work an hour away from where I live. When I get home after work, I usually go to the gym. By the time I get home from the gym it is 7:30ish and I really have no motivation to cook. I use a lot of slow cooker recipes because they are easy for me to do. I put all the ingredients in the crock pot the night before, turn it on in the morning, come home at night and it's ready! This is one of my favorites to make. Ingredients: • 2-3 pounds stew meat (I like a lot of meet in mine so I tend to just buy two packs of stew meat) • 1 teaspoon salt • 
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
 • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
 • ¼ teaspoon...

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Individual Apple "Rose" Pies

Individual Apple Rose Pies I decided to make individual Apple Pies for this year's Thanksgiving as a unique take on my famous Apple Pie. The thing that I did different this time was instead of just dicing up the apples I decided to peel them. I used a potato peeler to "peel" the apple into thin slices. That way I could form them into a spiral pattern that turns out to look like a rose. For this recipe I doubled the Perfect Pie Crust recipe. If you want a quick version, you can use the store bought pie crust as well. I have altered the recipe from the one that I used a little, because I learned that the apple roses would show more if the...

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The Perfect Pie Crust

If there is one thing that I would be famous for (according to my family) would be my apple pie! It was requested by my family members that I make an apple pie for Thanksgiving. I am having my mom's Thanksgiving tomorrow and I wanted to go ahead and make the pie crust so that it would be ready in the morning. Here is my recipe for a buttery pie crust. JUST MAKE SURE YOU DON'T EAT ALL THE DOUGH before you bake it! It's tempting, I promise. The Perfect Pie Crust Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced 1/4 cup ice water Directions: 1. Measure out the water and then put it in a cup and in the...

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The Truth about Argan Oil

Organic Argan Oil What it is: A lightweight oil that can be used as a daily moisturizer or treatment for skin, hair, and nails. What it does: This 100% Pure Argan Oil is a legendary oil that's rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, and grown organically in Morocco. With its multitasking benefits, Argan Oil can be used for many areas including hydrating and nourishing skin, as a daily moisturizer, skin treatment, treating spilt ends, and softening cuticles. It's gentle enough to use on all skin types and is believed to help with skin conditions including acne. Argan Oil easily absorbs into skin to give you a youthful, dewy glow, and has...

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Cheesesteak

Cheesesteak Thinly sliced rib eye, sautéed onions and bell peppers, loads of cheese, sourdough bread toasted on a hot panini press. So I have a confession to make. My mom bought me a Hamilton Beach Gourmet Panini Press for Christmas 2 years ago. I have probably used it twice. Usually because I try to limit my carbs and therefore I don't keep bread around and I live by myself so when I would have bread it would go bad before I had a chance to eat it all. I decided to take the Press off from above my refrigerator and experiment with one of my favorite sandwiches: Philly Cheesesteak. Cheese steak panini, serves 4 1 lb thinly sliced rib eye 1...

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How to Remove Dark Circles Under the Eyes

Removing the Unwanted Dark Circles Have you ever stayed out too late and wake up in the morning looking like this? With my hectic schedule, this is my every day look. I have tried multiple products and "home remedies" and I have finally found the three things that I have found that have worked for me. 1. First, to reduce the swelling and puffiness around the eyes, I put two spoons in the freezer (it  only takes a couple of min. to get cold). Then you place them under your eyes. Simple as that! It works wonders! Not to mention how good the cold spoons feel against your face, especially after a long night of partying. 2. Then, I...

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Almost Hitched Tips!

This blog is for anyone who is interested in recipes, fashion, hair care and beauty products. My name is Johanna and I am a 23 yr old women with a dog and a boyfriend of 2 years.  I am at a different spot in my life than I have ever been before. I am no longer in college or dependent on my parents. This blog is my journey through learning how to cook and how to grow more beautiful with age. Sit back and enj...

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