Asian pork sliders with cole slaw

I made these sliders for a quick, easy, weeknight dinner.  I purchased some shredded pork from the local store, and then seasoned it with teriyaki, soy sauce, and honey.  Put that on the bun, and top with some cole slaw (which I made with red cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, and broccoli, topped with light mayo, honey, and lemon).

 

Delish!

 



A Bit of Gardening

Here are a few of my plants this year.

 

Basil going strong

 

Cucumbers surviving

 

One of three tomato plants

New this year - Lemon Tree!





White Pizza Dip

I made this dip for a girls night recently.  I got the original recipe from here.  I modified it a touch for my taste, since I think it may have been a bit salty for me the way it was originally written.

 

Ingredients:

8 oz shredded mozzarella (1 oz reserved)

7 oz shredded provolone

1 pint roasted cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup fresh basil

1/2 tsp basil

4 cloves garlic, pressed

1.5 blocks cream cheese, softened

 

Mix all the cheeses and herbs together until well mixed.  Add the tomato halves and mix again.  Top with remaining mozzarella cheese, and bake in 350 degree oven until bubbly and top is golden.  Serve with crackers or bread

 

My verdict?  Delicious, but use it in a fondue pot, it was annoying to reheat :)

 

 



Pollo Tacos Fresco

Chicken tacos for dinner this week!

 

Heat tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds, and assemble your tacos!  I used shredded chicken mixed with salsa, queso fresco, avocado, lettuce, and pico de gallo for ours.

 



Cheddar Baked Chicken

I needed a quick meal for chicken, and I wanted one that I hadn't made before (chicken gets boring).  So, I put some cheese crackers in the food processor, coated the chicken in them, and baked the chicken at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.  Served with some honey mustard, and it turned out great.

 



Bridal Shower Gift

I was looking for a unique bridal shower gift, and found some ideas online.  I was able to replicate them for myself, and give them away as a gorgeous gift for a good friend.  I used a newsprint idea for one gift, and then the second was the personalized sharpie on a piece of ceramic-ware.

 

Here is the ceramic piece - I wrote with sharpie, and then cooked the piece in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, and then left it in the oven while it cooled down.  Seems pretty permanent to me!

 

I decided to use a plate with a pretty print already on it - the oven baking did not hurt the blue butterflies at all!