Favorite products of January

Hey!

How are you today?

This week already feels super long..... It's on Tuesday....

In my minion voice : Whaaaat?

I know be grateful you woke up and are alive and stuff ... yeah yeah I am believe me I am...

I didn't sleep so good last night so just amps up the.... It's only Tuesday mood...

Sorry....

Alright...on a better note....

Let's talk about some things that made me happy in January!

Redken One Spray

My hair was giving me such a hard time and the One Spray helped so much! It was so nice!

Tastefully Simple Dried Tomato and Pesto Seasoning

This seasoning was my Favorite before the Pork chops because of the Chicken Pesto Dip I now know how to make for every function!!

It Works Cleanser 

What a nice little helper to feel clean inside and out!

Country Heat

Oh man.. Getting Beachbody on Demand is so Awesome! I still can't believe how much fun doing Country Heat is!

Now you know Netflix is my Best friend....

I was able to catch up on all the Walking Dead last month...

Now I am ready to start the current season but i'm nervous to start it. It is one thing for them to be dealing with the Walkers and all but actually people... ehh

What special things helped you out last month? 

Do you have any suggestions on what I should watch next?

Comment below and tell me something good.

Have a wonderful day!

<3 Ashley

Holy Guacamole!!! Did You SEE That Catch?!

Hello!

Hi!

How are you all?

Can you believe it is already February?

Wow! Where has the time gone?

Alright, so on my Honeymoon.... I fell in love..... with Guacamole! They served it to you in the morning with breakfast... they served it by the pool.... they served it at dinner....

It was so good!

I have been making guacamole at home every so often. I have made it many different ways...  

From the packets....

From Tastefully Simple packet....

Smashing the avocado and adding lime juice....

Bought it at the store.....

So many ways!

Super easy too!

Now this is the next Recipe I would like to try!

No cilantro!

Kris is not a fan of it and actually I am not either.....

Now the hardest thing for me is buying the avocados....

My friend sent me this to help me out with that issue.....

I just waited for 4 to become ripe and in a blink of an eye they were gone! 

Ingredients:

3 avocados, pitted

juice of 1 lime

1 clove of garlic

1 small red onion diced

1/4 cup Chopped tomatoes

1 small jalapeno chopped

1 tbsp mayo

1/2 tsp kosher salt

pepper

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine avocados, lime juice, garlic,onion,tomatoes,jalapeno, and mayo.

Stir until desired consistency.

Add Salt and Pepper

Now somehow when ever I fix stuff... there is always some Mexican dishes added.....

They are calling for snow Super Bowl Sunday here....

Which means Kris and I will probably be chomping on our chips and dips together!

How romantic!

Now if y'all have a Guacamole recipe..... Please Share!!!!

<3 Ashley

Crock Pot Dips Queso dips everywhere!

Hi!

Hey!

Good Morning!

How are you?

I thought having 2 crock-pots was so amazing until I started making such yummy stuff and now well I think I need more!

These are all done in the crock pot...

So I would only pick one because you HAVE to have Buffalo Chicken dip in one!

All of these are ones that you throw in the ingredients and stir every so often....

I have a new love at Buffalo Wild Wings so this is my attempt to making it.

Chili Con Queso

2 Cans of chili

1 block velveta

1 lb cooked ground beef

Made this for Christmas and my Parents went wild over this dip!

Mexican Dip

1 block Velveta

1 can Rotel

1 lb of ground beef

1 Jar of Taco sauce

Who doesn't just like Queso? For my friend it's her magic potion that makes everything in the world seem just fine!

Queso

1 lb White American Cheese

1 can of Green Chiles

1/2 tbsp jalapenos

1 tablespoon of butter 

1 (8 ounce) Cream Cheese

3 tbsp Milk

MMMM... Gosh where are the chips? Let's get to scooping up these yummy Dips!

I will be making the Chili Con Queso dip for the Super Bowl....

MMMMMMMM

Yum!

Aren't you getting so excited and ready for the Game?

Yeah... Right the "game"

If you have any Crock pot dip recipes... SHARE THEM!!!!

<3 Ashley

Fan Favorites!

Hey!

Hello!

How are you?

I am going to share some of my "Fan Favorite" party foods!

These are ones that I get asked to make many times... also know that if i serve these I can't go wrong and they are easy!

My fan Favorites for Games:

Meatballs: 

Done in the crock pot....

Sweet and sour sauce 4 jars

half a bag of frozen meatballs

Stir occasionally

That is a throw it in and go... kind of recipe. 

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Cream Cheese

Can of Chicken

Buffalo Wing Sauce

Ranch

Shredded Cheddar Cheese 

Throw it in... stir occasionally

Now if you are wanting to make a lot of Buffalo Chicken dip. Double up on the Cream Cheese, Chicken and Shredded cheese.

To me the Ranch and Buffalo sauce is just guessing game in itself because it's all in how hot/ spicy you are wanting the dip to be. 

The ranch helps cool it down. 

Crescent Roll Pizza Dippers

1 can of Crescent Rolls ( makes 8)

Mozzarella Cheese sticks (4 cut in half)

Pepperonis ( 2-3 on each crescent roll)

Follow the directions on crescent roll can

Place each ingredient on  each cut piece and roll up 

I like to serve these with Pizza sauce or Alfredo sauce... Totally from the jars... nothing fancy but gives a little bit of extra yumminess.

Now, the only thing about these is that they don't make up a lot....

So if you Good with just having to serve 8 or less or are having a small get together I would fix these. 

Or if you have a lot more food going on and you don't feel like these will cause a fight.

Cheesy Pesto Chicken dip Doesn't take up room in the Crock pot! dollar store throw away pie pan!

Goodness I can't wait until the Super Bowl is over so I will stop telling you all about FOOD! 

Making me so hungry every time I type a post!

Hope You all have a wonderful day!

If you have some Fan Favorites... Share them with me!

<3 Ashley

Super Bowl: Mozzarella Chicken Poppers

Good Morning!

Hello!

How are you today?

These are something you really want to add to your Super Bowl Party menu! 

I have fixed them a few time and they are super easy to make.... messy but super easy!

Now, this recipe calls for BBQ sauce and I used a BBQ sauce from one of our local BBQ restaurants that makes their own sauce. 

So if there is one that you adore then grab it and add it to this recipe!

Mozzarella Chicken Poppers

Ingredients:

1 lb ground chicken

1 pinch of salt

1 pinch of pepper

1 block of mozzarella 

2 tbsp BBQ sauce

Seasoned Bread Crumbs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut mozzarella into small cubes. Set aside.

Mix ground chicken, BBQ sauce, salt and pepper in bowl.

With the mozzarella cubes, wrap the chicken mixture around the cubes and seal completely.

Place on greased baking tray and bake for 10 mins. Flip the poppers and bake for another 10 mins.

Now if you are wanting a dip of some sort for these I would just use the BBQ sauce.  I actually haven't had anyone asking or needing sauce to dip with these.

Plus, I blink and they are gone most of the time!

These are so quick and simple I have actually made them for dinner before.

Even if you aren't going to be making them for the Super Bowl... They are something you may wanna just try for fun later on.

If you do try these Let me know!

They are one of my favorite things I can make!

Hope you have an Awesome day!

<3 Ashley 

Super Bowl Party Pinwheels!

Hey!

Hello!

So I have been looking for other things to fix that don't require the Crock Pot!

Normally, I would be looking for those sort of recipes but... I already am having the tough decision on which one of the yummy recipes to fix!

There are so many PIN WHEEL recipes!

These caught my eye....

Philly Cheese Steak Pin Wheels

1 cup of red and green peppers

1 Alfredo pasta sauce

1/2 cup of chive and onion cream cheese spread

1 can of refrigerated crescent dough

9oz sandwich frozen steak

Heat oven to 375 degrees. spray baking sheet

cook sandwich steaks as directed on package until browned and cooked through. Place on paper towel and chop. 

Cook peppers stirring them occasionally until tender

unroll crescent dough on to work surface. Spread chive & onion cream cheese spread evenly over crescent dough. top with cooked steak and bell peppers.

roll dough pinch at seam. Cut roll into 12 1 inch slices

place slices 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 14-16 mins. Let cool for about 5 mins. 

Serve with warm Alfredo Sauce



Now these look good for my Husband.... for me though i'm thinking of adding Chicken instead of Steak....

Yeah... I am not a Steak girl....

I have tried it cooked all different ways..... and nope....

Don't like it.

Excited to try these!

What about you?

Are you going to add these to your menu?

Do you have a different Pin Wheel recipe you love?

Share it!

<3 Ashley

Super bowl party! Mexican Pigs In Blanket

Hey!

Hello!

How are you?!

So, I am all about not changing things and leaving them they way they are if they work.....

Well, when I came across this idea.... I had to tuck my tail under and just enjoy this little tweak!

Every one LOVES Pigs In A Blanket right?

Well what about.....

Taco Pigs In A Blanket.....

Yes... you heard me Taco Pigs In A Blanket....

Interested right?

These would be perfect for Kid night dinners..... parties.....and well the SUPERBOWL!

INGREDIENTS:

1 (8 ounce) can of Refrigerated crescent dough

6 Slices of cheddar cheese, cut in fourths

24 cocktail sized smoked link sausages

1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter

1 tablespoon of taco seasoning

Then any toppings you would like to add once cooked

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Unroll crescent dough and cut each triangle into 3 triangles. Place 1/4 square of cheddar cheese and one cocktail link on the wide end of triangle. Roll up to small end. Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Repeat for rest of dough.

In a small bowl, combine the butter and taco seasoning.

Brush mixture over the pigs all tuck in their blankets.

Bake for 10-12 mins 

Serve immediately

I served them with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole! 

They are so delicious!

Now, I did make the Pigs In A Blanket normal and then Taco style. 

If you add these to your menu let me know!!!

Hope you enjoy them!

<3 Ashley 

Tastefully Simple : Artichoke Deep Dish Pizza Bites

Hello!

Hi!

How are you?!!!

Are you ready for another recipe to add to you Super Bowl menu?

This is a Tastefully Simple recipe I have been drooling over and thought the Super Bowl get together was a perfect time to make it!

I have all the ingredients and I am just waiting for the game!!!!

Ingredients

• 1 package Bountiful Beer Bread Mix
• 1 packet Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix 

  1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt 
• ¾ cup hot water

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided

• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

• 1 cup mayonnaise

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine Bountiful Beer Bread Mix®, water and 2 tablespoons oil; mix and knead until dough forms. Let stand 10 minutes.

1. Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup cheese with remaining ingredients. Set aside. Press dough into an 11x7-inch baking dish, pressing up sides. Bake 10 minutes.

1. Remove from oven. Using the back of a measuring cup, press dough down and up the sides. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Spread artichoke mixture over dough. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and sprinkle with additional Seasoned Salt, if desired.

1. Bake 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cut into 12 pieces.

Makes 12 servings.

Make Ahead: Prepare through step 3. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day ahead. Continue with step 4.

If interested in the Tastefully Simple products you can email my sister here :  simplytreats4you@gmail.com

This sounds so good!

I can't wait to make this!

Don't worry I will take pictures and let you all know how it turns out after the get together!!

Have a wonderful day!

<3 Ashley

Peanut Butter Jelly time!

Good Morning!

Hello!

HI!

How many of you now have that song stuck in your head?

Where ya at ?  Where ya at ?

Sorry!

Can you believe it's only Wednesday?

I'm am pretty excited....

I had been having such a terrible time falling asleep at night well happy to report that at 9:30pm last night I fell asleep with the light in the bedroom on and remote in my hand and hadn't turned the TV on yet!

Like whoa!

This working out thing has helped!

I shared not too long ago the Strawberry Cheesecake Shake..... How many have you tried that?

Good right?

Well I found a new one I am wanting to try!

Peanut Butter Jelly Shake

 1/2 cup of milk

1 cup of mixed berries

 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder

1 1/2 tablespoons of peanut butter

Sounds delish!

Let me know your thoughts and I will share mine!

I need to go to the store and get some of the ingredients.

Have an AWESOME day!!

<3 Ashley

Strawberry Cheesecake anyone?

Hello!

Good morning!

How are you today?

I know what you are thinking... thought you were on a diet... showing off dessert...blah blah blah

Well it's actually a Protein shake...

So HA!

Jello pudding mix in cheese cake flavor

Frozen Strawberries

Vanilla Protein Powder

Mix and BAM!!!!

 You have a YUMMY protein shake!

Now my question was.....

 Do you drink these before or after a workout?

After the work out

The most important time is right after the workout because your muscles are like sponges and need instant nutrition for muscle recovery and growth.

They also recommend you can drink one before going to bed.

Right when you wake up.

OR

Half an hour before a work out if you didn't have a meal 3-4 hours before your workout.

Strawberry Cheese Cake Shake

 8 ounces milk
1-2 ounces of water
3-4 frozen strawberries
1 tablespoon of sugar free jello cheesecake pudding
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder.


Hope you enjoy this tasty treat!!!

Have an AWESOME!!!

<3 Ashley