Friday the 13th

Enough said...

It is a miracle

We baked!!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I am MOST likely the ONLY person who LOVES Brussels Sprouts! But, I DO!! I love them!!
I ONLY like them FRESH, not frozen! Here is an EASY green veggie side you may need this Easter Sunday!
A couple of months ago I found a Roasted Broccoli Recipe on Pinterest from The Amateur Gourmet. I normally HATE broccoli BUT this recipe changed my life! I have been known to JUST eat this for lunch or dinner, it is THAT good! I now make ALL my roasted veggies this way. One of my favorite combos is broccoli, tomatoes, garlic, and onion! YUMMY! Today I made my Brussels Sprouts with this roasted recipe and they were AMAZING!!! My recipe is a tad different from The Amateur Gourmet. SO, here is how I make them! ENJOY!!!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

You will need:
Fresh Brussels Sprouts
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Old Bay Seasoning
Oh, So Garlic
Parmesan cheese
Lime

Heat the oven to 400

-Cut the bottom tip off the Brussels Sprouts and in half, long ways
-Coat with:
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Old Bay Seasoning
Oh, So Garlic
-Place them cut side down on a foiled cookie sheet
-Bake for about 20min, or until they are tender AND crispy
-Squeeze about a half of lime juice over the HOT Brussels Sprouts
-Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on top
-Add it to your plate
And try to share if you can!

I hope you have a blessed Good Friday and a joyful Easter Weeekend!

Eskimo Kisses, Amanda

Why Clean When You Can Make

Robots!

Homesick Tortilla Soup

When I get homesick I always make my mom's Tortilla Soup, it ALWAYS hits the spot! I did not have all the ingredients it called for so I combined what I had from Mom's and added a little from this one I found on Pinterest and then added my own touch!

Here yall go: Homesick Tortilla Soup!

Saute: about 5min
1 cup of frozen onion
2 Tablespoon of minced garlic
4-5 Dashes of Tabasco Sauce
1-2 Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Add:
1 can of Rotel: Mild
32oz Chicken Stock
1 can of Cream of Tomato
1 can of tomato sauce
1 can of corn
1 can of rinsed black beans
1 "can" of water
Stir thoroughly
Add:
1 Teaspoon of Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoon of Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon of Salt
1 Teaspoon of Pepper
½ Teaspoon of Lemon Pepper
2 Tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce
*Simmer for 1 to 1 ½ hours uncovered between
medium and low

Add cheddar cheese to bowl before you pour your soup and top it with chopped cilantro!

Delish until the last drop~

Eskimo Kisses, Amanda

The two recipes I picked from:

Mom's Recipe:
1 cup of frozen onion
3Tablespoon of chopped jalapeno
1Tablespoon of minced garlic
1 Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
*Saute onion, jalapeno, and garlic in the EVOO
1 can of Stewed Tomatoes
6 cups of Low Sodium Chicken Stock
1 cup of Low Sodium Tomato Soup
*Stir thoroughly, add:
1 Teaspoon of Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoon of Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon of Salt
1 Teaspoon of Pepper
½ Teaspoon of Lemon Pepper
2 Tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce
*Simmer for 1 to 1 ½ hours uncovered between medium and low

Chef in Trainings: Crock pot Chicken Tortilla Soup (click here)

Breakfast for Dinner

The kids LOVE LOVE scrambled eggs and bacon any time of day! Tonight I made them their eggs and bacon, BUT baby h was NOT in the mood for that! SO I decided I NEEDED an "Egg in a Hole." I had NO idea how to make it so I texted my good friend Jen and she gave me the scoop!
Egg in a Hole

Ingredients:

1 slice of bread

1 egg

Butter

Some Tony's

A glass

Punch out a nice hole in a slice of bread
Melt butter on MEDIUM heat and brown the bread and circle on both sides. Once toasted add some butter to the hole and crack your egg in it and dash on some Tony's. Once it starts to bubble and you CAN flip it, flip it it takes time until time to flip, I did NOT time it bc I was feeding the kids :) and let it cook until it is to your liking!

Add it to a cute plate with some oven baked bacon! DELISH!!

**Bake bacon in the oven on 400 degrees for about 15-17min!**Eskimo Kisses- Amanda

The Kitchen Area

A LOT has changed since the last post, THANK GOODNESS!!! We have moved AND am now a proud owner of a Swagger Wagon! Our home looks like we need to be on a TV show for hoarders!! I am so thankful that our house was UNpacked BUT now we has STUFF everywhere!!!! EEEKKKK! So, my sweet Tune told me to just take it a corner at a time, so I am. I started with our "Kitchen Area". This area includes our kitchen, dinning room, and playroom...ALL in one area. Here are some iPhone pictures: Kitchen Area.

Looking in to the kitchen. Yes, John. Our scrubber DOES need to be in a rose bowl.

On each side of the fridge: John would call this my clutter. I call it my Skelton touch

The oven/stove: I have NO IDEA how to work it. The microwave is so smart, I need classes.
Our Family table. I have missed eating as a family!The Playroom: Why I clean it up, I have NO idea. I tell myself each night I am cleaning for the robbers!This is the ONLY area that is put together!!! I am going to try to take it a day at a time and try NOT to stress over the mess. I know it WILL be done BUT I must take my time so I can be somewhat of a good mom and wife!

The past couple of weeks the only thing that has gotten me to this point is the app: Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. EACH day He talks to me through her words, His words, SO thankful. Today's was especially great for living in this mess I have on my hands, "When your mind is stuck on a negative focus, you see neither Me nor My gifts. In faith, thank Me for whatever is preoccupying your mind. This will clear the blockage so that you can find Me. - http://bit.ly/eF5kSq" SUCH truth! SO it will be one day at a time and give the stress to Him.

John has been amazing, he has been very helpful in organising our cabinets so it will ALL fit. We are down 1/2 in the storage department. His engineering mind is such a GREAT help!

My dad comes early April to hang our pictures and rearrange the furniture, then it will have the family touch! WHEW!!

Take it one corner and one day at a time my cute friends!

Eskimo Kisses- Amanda