Archive for the ‘Valentine’s Day’ Category
We all know that Valentine’s Day is a great time to tell your significant other just how much you love and care about them. But what about the other important people in your life, yes, your girlfriends, when do we celebrate them?
Oftentimes, we forget about our girls whether they are our co-workers, neighbors or even a bestie since grade school. They bring joy and happiness into our lives so this year I am recognizing two of them with sweet treats from Shari’s Berries and we are celebrating Galentine’s Day today (officially on the 13th).
I brought in Shari’s Berries and Caramel Pretzels to share with two co-workers who are always there when I need a listening ear, or there to wipe away a tear or just there because they care.
I wanted them to know that I appreciate their support and to also add a little sweetness to our mid-morning snack.
Shari’s Berries is an FTD company which also carries a large assortment of personal gifts and flowers and this “All The Frills” arrangement is currently on sale for $23.99. If you use this code when ordering you will receive 20% off any gift $29 or more.
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Shari’s Berries are large, fresh, sweet and juicy which can be ordered in a variety of dips and toppings as well as no-sugar added strawberries.
Shari’s Berries make a perfect gift for any occasion, Birthday – Anniversary – Thank You – Just Because – Valentine’s Day.
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Sharing 6 Premium Dipped Strawberries and 4 Caramel Pretzels was a perfect mid-morning treat for my Galfriends and I!
Will you celebrating Galentine’s Day tomorrow?
If you want to see more deliciousness, check out Shari’s Berries on Facebook/SharisBerries on Twitter @SharisBerries and Instagram @SharisBerries
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Next Sunday is Valentine’s Day and I was trying to come up with a recipe that both hubby and I would enjoy but didn’t want to spend all day in the kitchen.
Having seen this recipe online, I decided to give it a try with a twist and trust me it tasted better than it looked! Hubby wasn’t too sure about using uncooked lasagna noodles in the Crock Pot, but I assured him that they would be done without having to boil them first.
Ingredients
2 Jars Marinara Sauce
Lasagna Noodles (uncooked)
2 packages Turkey Meatballs
1 Medium Red Onion chopped
1 Container of Ricotta Cheese
1/2 Package Mozzerella Cheese
1 Package frozen Spinach
1 Container fresh mushrooms (washed thoroughly)
Cooking Spray
Directions
Coat Crock Pot with Cooking Spray
Pour a small amount of Marinara sauce onto the bottom of the Crock Pot
Break noodles in half and lay a few on top of the Marinara Sauce
Spread a little Ricotta Cheese on top of noodles
Add a few meatballs, onions, mushrooms and spinach
Top with a little more Marinara Sauce
Continue another layer of ingredients until Crock Pot is full
Pour remaining Marinara Sauce over all ingredients and top with slices of Mozzarella Cheese. Cover and slow cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours depending on the model of your Crock Pot.
Top with Crushed Red Peppers to spice it up a bit then pour yourself a glass of wine and relax until dinner time!
Do you have a special recipe for Valentine’s Day or will you and your sweetie be heading out to dinner?
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Hello Friends and Happy Valentine’s Fri-Yay!
Today’s Friday Foodie Feature is Slow Cooked Chicken Cacciatore and Strawberry Shortcake in a Glass, a dessert inspired by Modern Christian Homemaker from last week’s #WWDParty.
I hope you are enjoying your Valentine’s Day, perhaps you received Roses at work and are the envy of all your cubicle mates, or maybe were awaken to an early morning DELIGHT followed up by a bountiful breakfast, no matter what it was, I hope you left some room for a little dessert!
This week’s Slow Cooked meal is Chicken Cacciatore, another easy breezy Crock Pot Meal.
Ingredients:
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4 bone in chicken thighs – skin removed
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4 chicken drum sticks – skin removed
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1 can of Italian Style diced tomatoes or sauce
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1 Package of Mushrooms or jar of whole mushrooms drained
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1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning or oregano leaves
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1 package of frozen onion and peppers (fresh if prefer)
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1 tsp of minced garlic
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1/4 cup water
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Linguine or fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
Remove the skin from the thighs and drumsticks which is the worse part of this recipe, next time I will buy skinless chicken! If using fresh mushrooms, wash to remove excess dirt.
Spray Crock Pot with Cooking Spray for easier clean up then put chicken, veggies, tomatoes, garlic and seasoning into the pot.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours depending on Crock Pot model
About 15 mins before serving, prepare pasta according to box directions and remove chicken and veggies from Crock Pot. Place in a serving bowl and cover to keep warm.
Mix flour and water in a small bowl, then add to the liquid in Crock Pot and let cooks for 5 to 10 minutes so it can thicken, then pour over chicken and veggies.
Now on to the best part of dinner – Dessert!
Ingredients:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Dessert Shells
- Chocolate Pudding
- Whipped Cream
Break up a dessert cake putting a few pieces into the bottom of the glass, add some strawberries, a few more pieces of the dessert cake, 1 container of chocolate pudding and top with whipped cream … WhaLaa – Dessert is Done!
Enjoy your dinner and dessert!
PS – if you are not too tired or busy later, come back at 6:00 to join the #WWDParty for more Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats!
Stay Blessed – No Stress in 2014!
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Hello Friends & Welcome to the Weekend Wind-Down Party #5
Has all this snow and cold weather gotten you down…do you just wanna strangle that Punxsutawney Phil – what the heck does a groundhog know about the weather anyway.
How was your Superbowl Sunday, did your team win? The Seahawks dominated that game!
Didn’t you love the half time show with Bruno Mars! – that boy can dance!
Which were your favorite commercials, mine were the “Doritos” and “Cheerios“, both with cute kids and family fun. What was up with the Maserati commercial, I liked it, but who was their target audience, the fans in the private Box Seats? Oh well, now we have Valentines Day to look forward to – chocolate and wine – both of my favorites.
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Stay Blessed – No Stress in 2014!
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