My recipe box is full of treasured recipes from friends and family, new and old! A dear family friend, who is an excellent cook, created this version of Turkey Pinwheels many years ago. and it remains one of my all-time favorite tailgating and party foods. Turkey pinwheels are easy to make and full of flavor and color! Assembling turkey rollups is simple with a little preparation. You can cook the bacon and chop the green onions ahead of time and be sure to leave the cream cheese out for a little while to soften. Create an "assembly line" of ingredients and these are a snap. To begin assembling the wrap, use a flat spatula to spread 4 T. of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of each tortilla. Next, sprinkle 1/3 cup Velveeta cheese onto cream cheese mixture. Then, arrange 7 or 8 spinach leaves over the cheese and keep spinach about 1/2 inch away from the side and bottom edges and two inches from the top of tortilla. Now, layer two turkey slices over the spinach, keeping turkey 1/2 inch away from side/bottom edges and two inches from the top of the tortilla. To make the wrap, roll the tortilla up tightly from the bottom toward the top. The filling may move up as you roll, but the extra two inches should allow for it. Then, fold the open ends down. Finally, secure each rolled tortilla tightly in Saran Wrap. Repeat with remaining tortillas and refrigerate four hours or overnight. Finally, when you are ready to serve, unwrap tortilla rolls and slice with a very sharp knife into 1-inch slices. Arrange pinwheels on a platter and garnish with remaining crumbled bacon for extra color. Serve with Salsa or Ranch. Notes: • Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix is our favorite Ranch. Follow the instructions Continue Reading
Decorate a Large Space with a Gallery Wall
Have you ever had trouble decorating a large, empty wall space? Many homes today are built with tall ceilings or massive wall spaces, leaving homeowners stumped as to how to decorate. Oftentimes, art and frames get swallowed up in these wide open spaces. Enter Gallery Wall! Over the past couple of years, I’ve gone back and forth about how to decorate the rather large, empty wall space in our den. A large piece of artwork was the “centerpiece” over the couch, but an empty, stark space still remained. While searching for ideas on Pinterest, I came across a gallery wall at Making Home Base blog. It dawned on me that I could decorate our large, empty space with sentimental photos! Pine Cove Family Camp is such a special place to our family, and we've collected so many photos from our time there over the years. Huge empty wall problem solved! I agree with the original poster that the frames should be at least 11x14, or they may look too small on the wall. If you are creating a gallery wall for a smaller space, say, above a dresser, you could opt for smaller frames. For our den, I used these 16x20 Target frames and printed 11x14 (matte finish) photos from Mpix, one of my favorite photo sites for quality prints. Depending on your space and the look you are going for, you can use color or black and white. Detailed instructions for hanging the frames vertically are on Making Home Base's blog, but horizontal images worked better for our space. Hanging pictures is typically a "marriage building exercise" in our house, but not this time! An air-grip laser level is the secret! I started with the top middle frame. Nothing technical about the placement—I simply held it up on the wall until the height looked pleasing to the eye next to the artwork. It's roughly 2/3 the height of the painting. After hanging the first nail, I used the laser level to beam a straight line across the wall. I then placed one nail 21¼ inches from either side of the nail. Continue Reading
Homemade (Healthy) Taco Seasoning
Homemade taco seasoning is an easy, healthy, and cheap alternative to store-bought taco seasoning! Tacos are a go-to weeknight meal at our house because they are easy, quick and healthy! Years ago, my cousin shared a delicious homemade taco seasoning recipe that replaces the store-bought version. I've never bought pre-made taco seasoning again! Creating your own taco seasoning allows you to control the ingredients and save money, especially if tacos are on your regular meal rotation! The addition of cornstarch thickens the consistency. ' Be sure to try these Crockpot Chicken Tacos using Homemade Taco Seasoning! Homemade (Healthy) Taco Seasoning 1 T. chili powder2 t. onion powder1/2 t. salt1 t. cumin1 t. garlic powder1 t. paprika1 t. oregano1 t. cornstarch Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. 1 recipe = 1 store-bought packet. For regular taco meat, brown 1 lb ground beef , stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked. Drain. Return meat to skillet and add 2/3 cup water and 1 recipe of Homemade Taco Seasoning. Over low heat, simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes until thickened. If you make a large batch, use 2 to 3 Tablespoons per recipe. For more family-friendly recipes, visit www.amandajanebrown.com. Continue Reading
Pasta alla Vodka
Pasta alla Vodka is a delicious, creamy, yet not-too-heavy pasta dish made with vodka, crushed tomatoes, garlic, green onion, and sausage. In our family's current stage of life with three kids going different directions during the week and my husband's busy work schedule and masters classes, our "dinners as a family at the table" are a bit disjointed. As a result, I am always on the hunt for fresh dinner ideas that are simple and tasty. On some of our busier days, the thought of feeding my people yet another meal is miserable at best, even though I love to cook...and eat...delicious food! I think you will love today's recipe for Pasta alla Vodka! It's all the things! Simple, delicious and full of flavor! We have one extremely picky eater under our roof. Not naming names, but she's taller than me, looking at colleges, drives a car. Finding dinner ideas that she will actually enjoy is challenging, and much to my delight, she came home from a friend's house several months ago raving about the pasta that was served. So for the foreseeable future, Pasta alla Vodka is in our regular meal rotation! **If you are wondering about the vodka, most of it cooks out as the pasta simmers on the stove. The vodka enhances the flavor of the entire dish. Penne alla Vodka Pasta dish made with a creamy sauce with vodka, crushed tomatoes, garlic, green onion, and sausage. 1 T. olive oil3 cloves fresh garlic, minced1 green onion, chopped fine8 oz. sausage, Regular or Sweet Italian removed from casing1 cup vodka2 cups chicken stock (I use Better Than Bouillon)1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes1 lb. penne pasta, uncooked3/4 cup whipping cream1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes1/4 t. dried oregano1/4 t. dried basilKosher salt and pepper, to tasteFresh Parmesan cheese, grated fine Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and green onions and sauté about one minute. Garlic burns quickly, so immediately add the sausage and Continue Reading
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