Tilapia Soft Tacos

My sister in law Cheryl was so kind to get me a subscription to the Food Network magazine for my birthday, I was looking through it the other day and I saw a great fish taco recipe. The taco looks so good, light and refreshing, perfect for one of these hot June nights we have been getting. I used the concept of the recipe but my husband and I changed the way the fish was done. This was my first time to ever eat a fish taco; I loved it a great deal. The flavor was simply incredible and it was extremely easy to prepare.

3 - Eggs (beaten)
1 C. - Flour
2 C. - Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 - Tilapia Fillets
2 Tbs. - Johnny's Garlic Season
Soft Tortilla Wraps
Lettuce Shreds
Pica De Gallo
Pace Pineapple Mango Chipotle Salsa

Place 3 shallow dishes on the counter, in one place the eggs, in another the flour and Johnny's in the last is the Parmesan cheese. Dip one piece of fish into the egg then into the flour, shake off the excess and dip into the egg again then into the cheese pressing firmly to get a good coating. Do the same with the remaining fish. Cook on a preheated electric skillet at 325 degrees for 5-8 minutes on each side or until the cheese is golden brown and crispy. Lay out one tortilla wrap and on one side lay down some lettuce shreds, place 2 pieces of fish on top then spoon on some salsa and pica de gallo.

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Paula Deen's Heart Attack Burgers

I was watching Paula Deen on the Food Network one day and could not believe what I saw her doing, but then at the same time I was really not surprised but I sure was intrigued. I looked through You Tube and was able to find this video clip to show my husband and he was shocked and amazed at what Paula was doing, but at the same time we both knew that we MUST give this recipe a try. I do confess that this had to be one of the best things I have ever eaten and probably the worst for me health wise.

2- ½ Lb - BBQ Burgers
4 Strips - Bacon (cooked)
2 Eggs - (fried)
4 - Krispy Kreme Donuts

Place one donut down on a plate and top it with 1 burger, then with 1 egg and then with 2 strips of bacon (break each strip into 2 sections) then top the entire thing with another donut. Sit back in awe on what you are just about to consume then raise it to your mouth and just go for it. The contrast between sweet and savory is just unbelievable and downright DELISH!!!

Orange Creamsicle Cake

Welcome to Thursday is Dessert Day..... With Easter just around the corner I wanted to make a cake that to me just SCREAMED Easter and Spring. I was walking through the store a few weeks ago and I noticed an Orange Supreme cake mix on the shelf, OMG, all of the sudden ideas started flooding into my head of what I could do with this simple and basic cake mix to give it a new identity. As the ideas came in I went from isle to isle gathering ingredients to create the cake I had just came up with while walking in the store. Let me just say some of the best thing just happen as you are walking through the grocery store!

1- 18.25oz. Box - Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Orange Supreme Cake
1 1/3 C. - Water
1/3 C. - Oil
3 - Large Eggs
5 - Drops Red Food Coloring
5 - Drops Yellow Food Coloring
1 Tsp. - Orange extract
1 C. - Vanilla Chips
1 Tsp. - Pure Vanilla
1 - 12oz. - Betty Crocker Whipped Fluffy White Frosting
3 - 14oz. - Cans Mandarin Oranges (drained)

In a mixing bowl add the 7 ingredients and mix well to combine, when fully mixed and smooth stir in the chips and transfer to a 13x9 baking dish. Bake according to directions and let cool completely. While the cake is cooling pat dry the oranges using paper towels and mix the vanilla into the frosting. When the cake is completely cooled, frost, and cover the top with the oranges.

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Eggs Baked In Corned Beef Hash

Domestic Muse is having a wonderful contest on her site....Everything Old Is New Again and VINTAGE APRON Giveaways. She is having 3 categories to her contest, main dish, dessert and side dishes. She will pick 1 winner from each and they will receive on of the cutest hand made vintage looking aprons I have ever seen. This is my second entry into the contest, this submission is for main courses. Since it was just St. Patrick's Day I was still in the mood for corned beef so I found an awesome recipe in my 1962 Betty Crocker's New Good And Easy Cookbook. They had a great recipe for Baked Eggs in Corned Beef Hash...YUM-O!!! I mean come on, if your like me and simply love corned beef hash than just how could you go wrong with this recipe.

2 Cans - Corned Beef Hash
4 - Eggs
2 Tbs. - Butter
1 Tbs. - Garlic ( not in the recipe but I add it to almost everything I cook)
4 Tbs. - Cream
Salt & Pepper

In a frying pan add the hash and garlic, make sure you get the garlic mixed through the hash thoroughly. Press the hash down firmly into the pan and cook over medium high heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated and crispy. Turn the hash over in the pan and cook the other side the same way. When the has is done transfer it to a shallow baking dish, with the bottom of a custard cup create holes in the hash and dot with the butter. Crack an egg into each hole and season with salt & pepper. Top each egg with 1 Tbs. Of the cream, bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until the eggs are your desired texture. Serve hot family style straight from the dish or as an individual servings.

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Spaghetti & Meatballs

We have not had spaghetti in our house for quite some time so last night we decided to make homemade meatballs and take that jar of traditional sauce to a whole new level. This I do believe was the best spaghetti I have ever had, I kid you not. The sauce my husband created was out of this world delish and it complimented my meatballs very well.

Sauce:

26 Oz. - Traditional Spaghetti Sauce
1 Tbs. - Garlic (chopped)
2/3 C. - Water
1 Tsp. - Italian Season
1 ½ Tsp. - Parsley
1 Tsp. - Steak Season
1 Oz. - Semi Sweet Chocolate
1/3 C. - Ricotta Cheese
2 Tsp. - Parmesan Cheese

Meatballs:

½ Lbs. - Ground Chuck
1 Tbs. - Garlic (chopped)
½ Tsp. - Steak Season
½ Tsp. - Parsley
1 Tsp. - Italian Season
½ Tsp. - Paprika
1 - Egg

16 Oz. - Spaghetti Noodles (cooked)

In a medium sized bowl mix together all the meat ingredients and shape into balls about the size of a walnut. Bake on a foil lined baking sheet in a 350 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked through. While the meatballs are baking add all of the sauce ingredients to a medium sized sauce pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes stirring every few minutes. When the meatballs are done place them into the sauce and simmer for another 5-10 minutes then ladle the sauce over the platter of noodles and top with the meatballs. Garnish with some fresh grated Parmesan cheese and parsley.

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Chicken Dunkin Style

Last night for dinner we had a craving for a good old classic meat and potato dinner, and what is more classic than Chicken Cordon Bleu? We had everything we needed to make this scrumptious chicken along with a few more things to give this dish a Dunkin twist. This was our first time to ever make this dish and we were both very pleased with how easy it was and how wonderful it turned out.

2 - Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
2 - Slices of White American Cheese
2 - Deli Slices of Honey Ham
2 - Pieces of Bacon (cooked)
¼ Tsp. -Chopped Garlic (divided)
1 - Egg
1 C. -Panko Bread Crumbs
Smokey Mesquite Seasoning
Plastic Wrap

Lay the chicken out onto a cutting board and with a sharp paring knife cut the chicken open like a book, being careful not to cut the entire way through. Lay each piece of chicken between plastic wrap and pound them out thin. Once pounded lay half a piece of cheese down on one side of the chicken then sprinkle half of the garlic over the cheese. Lay down half a piece of ham, top that with one strip of bacon, the other half of the ham and finish with the other half piece of cheese. Fold the opposite side of chicken back over and secure with damp toothpicks, repeat with the other piece of chicken, and sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the Smokey Mesquite seasonings. Break the egg into a shallow dish and place the Panko crumbs into another shallow dish, when ready dredge one piece of chicken into the egg and then coat in the crumbs. Place the chicken on a wire rack that is sitting on top of a baking sheet, repeat with the other piece of chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, when the chicken is done baking cook in a 325 degree deep fryer for 1 ½ minutes per side or until golden and crispy.

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Turkey -n- Ham Cheesy Bake

It has been such a busy weekend that for dinner we decided to just go simple, my husband helped me in the kitchen and we created the best little go to supper and or breakfast I have ever had. This was so easy to prepare but yet just full of wonderful flavors and textures, it would be great all alone or paired up with a green salad for dinner or some fruit for breakfast. Either way this was a simply delish meal, so the next time you want something quick, easy and just downright yummy give this recipe a try.

½ C. - Thick Sliced Deli Ham (cubed)
½ C. - Thick Sliced Deli Turkey (cubed)
1 Tsp. - Garlic (chopped)
2 - Scallions (diced)
1 Tbs. - EVOO
6 - Eggs
¼ C. - Milk
1-1/2 C. - Cheddar Cheese (grated)
4 Dashes Hot Sauce

In a medium sized oven proof pan heat the EVOO over medium heat, when the oil is hot cook the turkey, ham & garlic for about 3 minutes then add the scallions and cook for another 2 minutes. While the meat is cooking break the eggs into a bowl and mix in the milk, hot sauce and ½ c. of the cheese. Once the meat is ready add the egg mixture and stir lightly for about 1-2 minutes or just until it starts to set, then transfer to the oven and cook for 5-6 minutes. Pull the pan out and top with remaining cheese then back into the oven for another 5-6 minutes or until the eggs are fully set and the cheese is melted. When the egg bake is done carefully remove it from the pan and cut a wedge out, lay it on top of some country gravy and garnish with another dollop of gravy and some sliced scallions.

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Sausage Egg Bites

Every year our family gets together for Super Bowl and we do it pot luck style, this year I wanted to try something a little different. Back on 1-10-09 I was doing my nightly commenting when I stumbled across a great looking item on Elizabeth’s Edible. She had made Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese. I thought they looked perfect for my Super Bowl contribution, I did however make a few changes from her original recipe but I still think they turned out awesome and I do believe the family will love them. Thank you Elizabeth for the great recipe idea, I truly love your site.

4 - Eggs
6 - Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage Links
¼ - Onion (finely minced)
¼ Tsp. - Cayenne
½ Tsp. - Johnny’s Garlic Season
½ Tsp. - Dry Parsley
1/3 C. - Cheddar Cheese (shredded)

In a small frying pan heat 1 Tbs. of EVOO over medium high heat, cook the onion and sausage until the onions are soft and the sausage in browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool while you get the egg mixture ready. In a bowl crack in the eggs and whisk in the seasoning and cheese, then stir in the onion and sausage. Place 1 Tbs. of the egg mixture into a mini muffin pan section and top with a few more pieces of cheese. I was able to fill 16 out of the 24 sections of my pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until set. Serve warm or room temperature with some hot sauce, salsa or even sour cream for dipping.

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Cheese Swirls

When I think of making cocktail/finger foods for a gathering the first thing that enters my mind is something made out of puff pastry. I had a box in the freezer and on it was a recipe for Spinach-Cheese Swirls. Now, I could have made the recipe to the letter but I decided to change it up a little bit. I’m sure they would have been just great if I would have made them the way it was on the box but at the same time I’m glad I went my own direction because they turned out really good.

1 Sheet - Puff Pastry
1 - Egg
1 Tbs. - Water
1/4 C. - Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 C. - Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
1/4 C. - Parmesan Cheese Powder
2 Tbs. - Chives (Dry)
1/2 Tbs. - Johnny’s Garlic Season

Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature for 30-40 minutes. Heat oven to 400 degrees, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir the egg and water in a small bowl, mix together the cheeses, garlic season and chives. Unfold the pastry sheet on some wax paper and brush it with the egg mixture, top with the cheese mixture and start rolling the pastry from the short side and roll it up like a jelly roll. Cut into 20 (½ inch) slices. Place slices cut side down on the baking sheet and brush with more of the egg mixture. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown, serve warm or at room temperature.

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BLD

Do you ever have one of those nights when it’s late; you’re tired, hungry and just don’t feel like fussing over a big meal? Here at the Dunkin house it happens every so often and that’s when we will make a BLD dinner. A BLD dinner is a meal that is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. One of our favorite type’s of BLD is breakfast food, so on this late night we fixed a quick and simple breakfast for dinner.

5 Eggs
1 Slice of Cheese (your favorite)
2 Tbs. Heavy Cream
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
1/3 C. Brown Sugar
1 Tbs. Dijon Mustard
8 Slices of Bacon

In a large zippy bag, place the brown sugar, mustard, and bacon. Toss the bacon in the bag to coat in the mixture. Line the bottom of a broiler pan with aluminum foil and place the rack on top. Lay the sugar coated bacon on the broiler rack, cook in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until crisp. While the bacon is cooking, break the eggs into a bowl and season with salt & pepper then beat in the cream. Heat some butter in a medium frying pan over medium low heat and gently scramble the eggs until they are the desired texture you like. Place the cheese on top of the eggs, turn off the heat and cover with a lid or tent with foil to melt the cheese while you wait for the bacon to finish. Plate up the bacon, eggs and serve along side with some hash brown potatoes.

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