BREAKFAST BISCUITS

For a quick grab and go breakfast it doesn't get better than this! The kids will  love these little breakfast biscuits.

1. Roll out Hungry Jack Biscuits very flat.


2. Spray muffin pan

3. Place 1 biscuit in each muffin cup.

4. Fry sausage or bacon and place small amount in each biscuit cup.

5. Sprinkle each with chopped green onions or chives.

6. Mix about 3 eggs together and pour equally over meat/egg mixture.

(Don't overfill.!)

7. Place shredded cheese on top of egg mixture.

8. Pinch biscuits in on top slightly.

9. Bake at 400 for about 15 min.

10. Enjoy!
Allison
http://allisonskitchen.blogspot.com/

Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner team up for Save the Children

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone is doing well, The rain is still coming down here in Fl but I still think it's much better than 10 below 0 and snow that my family in Indiana is having. As part of the Foodbuzz team I have been contacted to help spread the word about raising money for Save the Children and to rediscover the fun of cooking together… and do some good, too

Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner ( Frigidaire.com ) are teaming up to inspire families everywhere to get together in the kitchen and start cooking together. Starting today, parents can join in the Frigidaire Kids' Cooking Academy to get great recipes. It's the ultimate parent resource,featuring daily tips, tasty recipes and how-to videos starring chef and TV personality Mary Sue Milliken. All designed to help involve kids in the kitchen.

When they do, Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children to help make sure that more children have access to healthy foods. and promote healthier lifestyles for children living in poverty in the United States.

Plus, to help spread the word, everyone who participates will be entered for a chance to win the daily prize, a kids' apron set, and the grand prize: a new Double Oven Range from Frigidaire.
Here is my own Kid friendly recipe for you to try:

COFFEE MUG CAKE


1 coffee mug
3 tbsp milk
3 tbsp oil

4tbsp. flour 3 tbsp choc. chips

4tbsp. sugar some nuts--optional

2tbsp baking cocoa small splash of vanilla

1 egg

Add dry ingredients to mug & mix well. Pour in milk, oil & egg & mix well. Add chips, nuts if using & vanilla, mix well. Place mug in microwave & cook for 3 min. on high. Allow to cool a little & tip out on plate if desired. Enjoy!!


So lets get cookin'! Head to http://www.maketimeforchange.com and get inspired to cook with your kids.
I'm also asking all of you to send this post to all your friends and family. Together we can help raise money for Save the Children. No Child should go hungry.

Thanks for all your help.
Allison
http://allisonskitchen.blogspot.com
Thanks to Everyone
Allison

APPLESAUCE BUNDT CAKE

My Aunt Shirley gave this recipe to my mom a long time ago and I remember my mom baking this cake often,  When we went to Erie last fall to visit, my Aunt brought this cake over and it brought back so many memories,  It's super easy to make and I think you all will enjoy it as much as we do.

Applesauce Bundt Cake.

1 box yellow cake mix
3eggs
1-11/2 cups applesauce--cinnamon flavored is really good in this

Mix all together & pour half of batter in prepared bundt pan. mix 1/4 cup sugar with some cinnamon & sprinkle over batter, add rest of batter.Bake at  350 for about 50 min. or till toothpick comes out clean. I butter and  dust the pan with sugar instead of flour. My mom added chunks of butter & chopped walnuts with the cinnamon sugar mixture.  Dust with powder sugar when cool. Enjoy!!

Well it's going to be in the 30's again this week I really think i should move further south (Ha Ha)
Enjoy!
Allison
http://allisonskitchen.blogspot.com

BUITONI RISERVA SHRIMP AND LOBSTER RAVIOLI

As part of the foodbuzz tastemaker program I received Buitoni Riserva pasta to try.

I have the Shrimp and lobster Ravioli with Garlic Butter Sauce, This is a Complete meal for two made with real Maine Lobster

  Having owned a few restaurants my husband and I have tried a lot of
Lobster Ravioli, He's not even fond of the lobster ravioli that Carrabba's has and we love all of the food at Carrabba's, so i was surprised when after his first bite he said it was really good (WOW success!!),

I did have a minor set back with the boil in bag sauce a corner opened up and the sauce started coming out
I grabbed the pack out of the water as soon as I saw this and managed to save most of the sauce I did add about 3 T of butter to the sauce to make a little more.

  I'm glad I was at the stove watching or I would be making my own sauce.  The Sauce is a mild garlic and butter with herbs and very flavorful, the pasta is very tender and you could actually see chunks of lobster and shrimp in every ravioli..
 This was a very quick and delicious meal that i would recommend to all of my friends and family, plenty of food for two people I might add a T of Cognac or sherry to the sauce next time but you don't have to I just can't stop playing with my food I'm always thinking on how to improve something.

Enjoy!
Allsion
allisonskitchen.blogspot.com

ENGLISH IVY'S RESTAURANT INDIANAPOLIS IN

Hi everyone, Sorry I have not posted in a while, we've had a lot going on this month.
We had to go up to Indiana, and I'm really behind.  I wanted to share a great little restaurant that our nephews took us to right across from their town home.  ENGLISH IVY'S  is located in the beautiful Historic Saint Joseph Neighborhood, just a stone's throw from Downtown Indianapolis.  Such a nice comfortable place. Great atmosphere,everyone was so friendly and the place was decked out top to bottom for Christmas this is a very reasonable place to visit with daily food and drink specials.  I started with a  Bloody Mary (This was a meal in itself)

We all tried something different, so much fun to share!

GRANDMAS POT ROAST (YUM!!)

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN (sorry about the pic that was a big Bloody Mary! ha ha)

PISTACHIO NUT CRUSTED TILAPIA

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK

JUST SOME OF THE DECORATIONS.
Well that's all for now If your ever in Indianapolis In try English Ivy's, Oh by the way Much thanks to all of my family for putting up with all the picture taking before they could eat!!
ENGLISH IVYS
944 N ALABAMA ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
317-822-5070
http://www.englishivys.com/
Enjoy!
Allison
allisonskitchen.blogspot.com

Invite HORMEL to your next Dinner

Hi every one, The weather in fl is perfect right now, Beautiful days cool evenings, perfect for entertaining.

As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program I received products from HORMEL.
So I invited family and friends together to enjoy a fall meal.
And i invite you to become familiar with all of Hormel's great tasting foods.
I made one appetizer, a potato and the main course and everyone brought a dish to share, I hope you enjoy my recipes we sure did and had a great time.
MINI PIZZAS WITH HORMEL TURKEY PEPPERONI MINIS:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Start with sandwich thins or you could use English muffins or pitas.

Add your favorite sauce, mozzarella cheese, and  garlic salt.  Top with Hormel minis bake at 400F till cheese is nice and melty, sprinkle with fresh pepper and fresh basil. The kids thought these little pepperonis were soooo cute.
ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC:

3 to 4 cloves of garlic chopped fine
3 T Fresh rosemary
2 T parsley
Kosher salt
Pepper
1 Hormel boneless pork loin roast
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine to sart then more for gravy
Preheat oven to 350F
Crush garlic,rosemary salt and pepper and Parsley to make a paste.  Pierce meat in several places and press mixture into holes.  Rub meat with remaining garlic mix and olive oil let set in fridge for at least 1 hr to marinate.
Put Roast in pan add wine and cook till meat thermomater says 160 Turning and basting with pan juice.
Remove roast and let rest about 20 min. before you slice it.
Meanwhile add about 1 can of chicken broth to pan drippings add a little more wine and cook and loosen all the bits from the bottom of the pan.  Thicken with a little cornstarch mixed with water (about 2Tcornstarch with 2T water) cook and thicken adding more chicken broth or wine to make desiered consistancy taste and add S&P if needed
CHEESEY BACON POTATOES

Wow i can't tell you how many of these potatoes we use to make at our restaurants, every one loved them and we still make them a lot at home, these are super easy to make and you can make them ahead of time and heat on the grill or in the oven At the restaurant we would deep fry the skins then fill them with the stuffing but they are still wonderful just baking in the oven or heating on the grill.

1 potato makes 2 stuffed baked potatoes
so for every potato bake or microwave till just tender
slice in half while still hot hold each half in a kitchen towel and carefully scoop out the flesh be careful not to break the skin.
but both sides of potato into a micro safe bowl to this add 2T Butter and 2 slices of American cheese microwave till butter and cheese start to melt take a spoon and chop and mix potato mixture make sure cheese is melted all the way now scoop into each shell sprinkle with HORMEL bacon and chopped scallions or chives serve with sour cream.
Well that's it Thank you Hormel and Foodbuzz for a great day!
No matter if it's Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner a snack or your next party Hormel procucts have you covered
Enjoy!
Allison
Allisonskitchen.blogspot.com

Pace Picante Sauce Loose Meat Sandwiches

Hi Everyone,
As part of Foodbuzz Tastemaker program I was sent Pace Picante sauce (medium) to try,  I have been making Loose meat sandwiches for some time and I decided to substitute Pace Picante sauce in place of the 1 cup of ketchup that I usually put in.  Wow this made a difference I took these to a pot luck and everyone wanted the recipe! So try substituting Pace in some of your recipes and see what happens you'll love it!

Did you know that in 1904 while people across the country were singing "Meet me in St. Louis" hamburger sandwiches were capturing the interest of people at the St.Louis World's Fair? They now dominate the American sandwich scene and every family has its own favorite versions. So here is a recipe for a different kind of burger.

Serve with french fries,carrot sticks,milk shakes and homemade cookies yum

1 1/2 lbs.ground beef

3 tblsp. shortening

1 branch celery,chopped

1 large onion,chopped

1 green pepper,chopped

1/2 can condensed tomato soup

1 c. ketchup  ( Replace with Pace Picante Sauce medium)  

1 T. celery seeds

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp.pepper

2 T. flour

1 T. brown sugar

1 T. vinegar

1 T. prepared mustard (optional)

Hamburger buns

Brown meat in shortening if meat is lean, otherwise brown beef in its own fat. Add celery,onion and green pepper and simmer until tender. Add remaining ingredients, except buns.

Cook slowly 1 hr. Serve on bun.

Thank You Pace I love the sauce you sent me,

enjoy!!

Allisons Kitchen