We're going to PAR-TAY like it's 1978!!!

We are children of the 80s~~~

We have lots to celebrate...here are a few~

Michael Jackson🎤  ET👽  Mtv💃  Aqua Net (oh yeah!)𐇕💁

CareBears🐻  Cabbage Patch Kids👶  Speak and Spell📱

Atari🎮  Teddy Ruxbin🐻  Neon 💚💛💜  Bubble Rompers🎀

Laura Ashely👒  Strawberry Shortcake🍓  🕺Weird Al🙀

Jazzercise👯  Mr. T 💣 Cassettes📼  
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Maker🍦

and of course...Garbage Pail Kids👹

Life was good...Dinner time left a little to be desired~ lots of casseroles with cream of something soup, tuna surprise, congealed yumminess, AND apparently NO VEGETABLES.... 

My plan is to take some "go-to" dishes from growing up and spice them up...if they don't pass the test, that's ok~ it was fun!!!

Jen~ Deviled Eggs

Catherine~  Spinach Artichoke Cheese Fondue with Bread Cubes

https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/our-version-of-melting-pots-spinach-artichoke-cheese-fondue/

Emily~ Salad with Ranch Dressing and Homemade Croutons

Allison~ Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/baked-mashed-potatoes-with-parmesan-cheese-and-bread-crumbs-recipe-1944749?soc=sharepin

Jen~ Meatloaf with Feta and Sundried Tomato

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/turkey-meatloaf-with-feta-and-sun-dried-tomatoes-recipe-2014108?soc=sharepin

Haley~ Birthday Cake!!!🎂

Valentine's "Blupper"

Happy Valentine's Day friends!

I'm bringing back an oldie but goodie for this month's Cooking Club menu.... This is not the exact menu we had last time I hosted a breakfast for supper menu, but it's very similar.  As always, my reasoning behind "blupper" (breakfast for supper) is because I'm short on time or just too exhausted to think of anything else better to cook.  So, due to lack of time or maybe just because I'm lacking creative juices today, The Generous Basters will dine on a yummy, fattening, Saturday-morning style feast.

Alison

Tomato spinach quiche

http://www.food.com/recipe/spinach-tomato-and-feta-quiche-33454

Haley

Sweet potato home fries

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/sweet-potato-home-fries-recipe

Jill

Maple candied bacon

http://www.theclevercarrot.com/2012/12/maple-candied-bacon/

Keata

Baked French toast

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/baked-french-toast/

Sarah
Muesli with raspberry sauce

http://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/quick-bircher-muesli-raspberry-sauce/f6e24ac8-6201-48ee-8c06-be201f5a79c0?current_section=recipes

Amy

Spicy Bloody Mary

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/moms-spicy-bloody-mary-recipe

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it's january...i figured i'd try out a new menu for the new year...here we go! 
***i'm looking forward to seeing y'all. remember your re-gift 💝

jen:  chang's spicy chicken copycat
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/p-f-changs-changs-spicy-chicken-50004573

catherine: cauliflower fried rice
http://www.onceuponachef.com/2016/10/cauliflower-fried-rice.html#.WHa2VLEbcx0.pinterest
fyi~ i saw pre chopped ingredients at wal-mart in the vegetable department if you want to save some chopping time

emily: asian zoodles
http://diethood.com/stir-fry-zucchini-noodles/

whitney: pf changs lettuce wraps copycat
http://www.food.com/recipe/p-f-changs-chicken-lettuce-wraps-15865
** please double...notice that a lot of it can be prepared the night before 

kati: carrot cake
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/grandma-hiers-carrot-cake-recipe.html

It's time to make a choice...

It's a big night...Election Night! Decisions will have to be made~ don't worry~ I will keep it simple!!

Here's the menu:

Jen~ PW Pork Roast with Apples and Onions (because I love my Dutch Oven and anything that comes out of it!)
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/pork-roast-with-apples-and-onions/
*** UPDATE: I MADE THIS AND IT WASN'T THAT GREAT....

GOING TO MAKE THIS INSTEAD...
Spinach/Feta Stuffed Chicken
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/8551/spinach-stuffed-chicken-breasts/

Kati~ Pumpkin Soup (because I had it at an Octoberfest party and can't stop thinking about it!)
I will email the recipe to you as well!

Kürbissuppe – German Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

            1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

            1 small onion, chopped

            1 clove garlic, finely chopped

            2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

            1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth

            1/2 cup water

            1/2 teaspoon salt

            1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

            1 can (15 oz) canned pumpkin

            1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk (Carnation, not sweetened condensed)

            1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and sugar; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until soft. Add broth, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Stir in pumpkin, evaporated milk and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth (or transfer mixture to food processor or blender in batches, if necessary). Return to saucepan. Serve warm.

It’s great topped with crème fraiche and cracked pepper. I also sometimes “fry” fresh sage leaves in olive oil and drizzle the oil over the soup.

Catherine~ PW Cheddar Chive Biscuits 
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/cheddar-chive-drop-biscuits/

Whitney~ Ina Garten Roasted Vegetables
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-winter-vegetables-recipe.html

Emily~ Pumpkin Butterscotch Bars
http://www.skinnytaste.com/skinny-pumpkin-butterscotch-bars/

A September Fiesta!

Appetizer ~ Whitney
Hot Corn Dip
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/hot-corn-dip/

Salad ~ Jen
Avocado Cilantro Dressing
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/8092474310592939/
*Just bring your favorite green salad

Main Dish ~ Kati
Chicken Tortilla Soup (with corn bread on the side)
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/slow-cooker-chicken-tortilla-soup/

Dessert ~ Catherine
Apple Cinnamon Crepes OR Apple Pie Taquitos 
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/8092474310596000/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/8092474310595941/

Love in the Air....

Here's a  Menu for a "date night at home" to whip up for your Valentine!!


Catherine - Shrimp Linguine with Roasted Tomatoes
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/linguine-with-shrimp-and-creamy-roasted-tomatoes


Jen - Sautéed Spinach- This recipe is so easy, you can make it here at my house before we eat!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/sauteed-spinach-recipe.html


Whitney- Cheesy Bread by Pioneer Woman (feel free to omit something if you can't bring yourself to make it as is since it's so rich) We bake it at my house!
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/garlic-cheese-bread/


Emily- Our Go To Caesar Salad for Cooking Club, thanks to Whitney discovering it a few years ago!
http://www.marthastewart.com/339888/romaine-salad-with-caesar-dressing


Kati- Gooey Baked Fudge in individual ramekins
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/sweets-for-your-sweetie-1-delicious-baked-fudge/

Give Thanks

Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is Good: His Love endures forever.  Psalm 107:1

 

I am so Thankful for all of you and how this cooking club brings us together each month! With the holiday season coming up I thought we could start the celebration with each other and a wonderful Holiday Meal.  I know we've done this before, but I'm hoping you will get some more delicious recipes to add to your collection.   

Keata:  Tripp Country Ham (a recipe from the owner herself)

Keata:  Squash Dressing ( recipe from Nancy Snider)

Allison:  Autumn Chopped Salad:  http://espressoandcream.com/2010/11/autumn-chopped-salad.html

Haley:  Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans:  Http://rachelschultz.com/2012/12/pan-seared-brussels-sprouts-with-cranberries-pecans/

Jill:  Sweet Potato Stacks:  http://myrecipes.com/m/scalloped-sweet-potato-stacks

Theresa:  7-UP Biscuits:  http://www.plainchicken.com/2010/04/7up-biscuts.html?m=1

Amy:  Pecan Pie:  http://m.bakerella.com/mams-pecan-pies/

 

If you can't make it and you are cooking...please make sure you swap with someone on the other team.  We will be meeting on Tues, Nov. 18th at 6:30.  Lots of Love, Keata