New Adventures

Alot has been going on since my last post, I apologize for abandoning my blog for so long.  There are alot of things to look forward to though, including new recipes and my new adventure in photography. I'll be posting prices and available dates if you're interested in scheduling a shoot. Hope you enjoy the pictures and feedback as always is greatly appreciated.

This weekend I attended the bridal shower of my very beautiful cousin and took some pictures for her, looking very forward to the wedding, she is going to make a gorgeous bride. Here are a few sneak peaks at some of the pictures from the shower!

Tuna Cakes With Horseradish Sauce

Canned tuna isnt just good for tuna melts and cat food, canned tuna can be an affordable staple for a large family. This recipe is great for sneaking in the good stuff your kids need and can be altered in several ways to your taste.

Ingredients:

2 Cans of tuna in water drained

1 1/2 Cups plain bread crumbs(or you can try other variations)

1 Egg

2 Tbsp of mayo (or creamy ceasar dressing is a good alternative for more flavor)

1-2 Tbsp of Basil (dried or fresh)

1 Tbsp Mustard

1/2 Cup of Colby/Jack Cheese

Salt and Pepper to taste

Drain and add tuna, bread crumbs, and egg to a medium-large mixing bowl mixing until incorperated. Then add the rest of your ingredients and let sit in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.

Heat up a greased skillet to medium heat. Use an icecream scope to scope tuna mix in balls and place in skillet and flatten with a spatula. Let cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. And your done! Quick and easy.

These would be great with a horseradish sauce...

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp prepared horseradish
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salt to taste

Mix all the ingredients and refrigerate!

Chicken Penne with Spinach

The great thing about this dish is that its cheap, quick, and easy to make. No crazy expensive household gadgets or foreign cheese and sauces that no one can pronounce let alone afford. And deceptively delicous is an added bonus, my three very picky eaters loved it!


Ingredients:
1lb. Chicken Breasts
2 Cups Uncooked Penne
6oz. Bag of Spinach
1Tbsp Basil (I prefer fresh)
1 Clove of Garlic diced
1 Jar Spaghetti Sauce
1 Can of Diced Tomatoes drained
3oz. Neufchatel Cheese
1/2 Cup Colby/Jack Blend Cheese
Salt to Taste
Parmesan Cheese to Taste


First, cook your chicken in a large skillet and dice into small chunks. Return to the pan and add your basil, garlic, spaghetti sauce and drained diced tomatoes over med-high heat. Bring this to a boil then let simmer.


Meanwhile start your penne according to the box directions leaving out salt until the end. Be sure to use a larger pot for the spinach you'll be adding later. At the very last minute of the penne boiling add the bag of spinach and cook down, turning it into the penne. When it has finished cooking down drain the pasta and spinach and add to your chicken and sauce mixture.


Add you Neufchatel cheese in chunks stirring until incorperated. Add your colby blend cheese, salt to taste, and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Plate and add parmesan cheese to taste and you have yourself a healthy easy dinner!

The Art Of Baking

I come from a southern family where food's not pretty, and it doesn't really matter as long as it taste good. I firmly disagree in this though. Most of the joy in baking with your heart for the little people you love the most is making something beautiful.

Here is a sneak peak at some delightful bites to look forward to...

and remember tell your friends all about it!