Cheesy Olive Poppers

Had an appointment this afternoon, so the three of us decided to make a day of it. We went out to lunch and ran a couple of errands.

One (oh so fun) stop was the grocery store. It wasn't super crowded, which was nice for a change! Headed for the register, and every line was sooo long though (ahhh...that's where everyone was) except this one. I should have know better.

We get in line. Hubby heads in first so he can unload the cart onto the conveyor. There is an older gentleman in front of us. He started showing hubby all his groceries and telling about all the "deals" he was getting. No big deal.

I forgot something, so I took off real quick. When I came back, we were being rung up (by the slowest cashier on the planet, but that is beside the point)

Fast forward, we are home, groceries unloaded, I am putzing around with this that and the other, and hubby just pops out with "I didn't care for that man in front of us in line".
I said that he seemed nice enough to me.
He looked at me with this ugh look on his face and proceeded to tell me that as soon as I took off, the guy leaned over to him and started telling him dirty jokes.

Now, hubby is a man's man, and he and the guys tell their fair share...but apparently this guy was making him blush.
I guess the guy finished and left quick enough that hubby decided it wasn't worth saying anything to him over.
Note to guys: Other guys think it's strange if you randomly start telling dirty jokes to strangers at the grocery store.
That is our lesson for the day.

Ingredients:

2 Cans Crescent rolls

24 Jumbo sized Spanish olives

½ Cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Unroll crescent dough, separate into rectangles (made up of two triangles)

2. Press seams closed

3. Cut each rectangle into three equal squares

4. Sprinkle approx 1 tsp of cheddar cheese on each section of dough

5. Place an olive on top of the cheese

6. Roll dough around olive and seal well

7. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top

8. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes

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Smell Good Sunday #50

"Smell Good Sunday" has been a running joke in my house as long as I have been married.

Hubby states it is his favorite day of the week as I am usually cooking up a storm and making the house smell good.

Share with us everything you have been up to this week!

A few rules though:
1. Link directly to your post and not the main page of your blog
2. No etsy shops or products for sale
3. Click around and visit other people, that's what makes this a party!
4. Don't forget, all features are pinned to the Smell Good Sunday Pinterest Board

Featured Post from Last Week:

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts from Comfort Spring Station

An InLinkz Link-up

Quiche Lorraine Scones

Gah!
That was a nail-biting game for the Patriots.
I really wasn't sure they were going to pull it off!

There were only 4 of us in the room watching the game, and I could hear each of our hearts thumping.
Or...it could have just been mine multiplied.

OMG
We are off to the big game!

Feb 4th I will be in a house with 30 friends and family.
I have the feeling we would manage to set blood pressure records.
(do we remember last year, holy schnikes!)

Ingredients:

2 Cups + 1 Tsp flour (divided)

1 Tbsp baking powder

Pinch Cayenne powder

Dash Nutmeg

1 Tsp Salt

8 Tbsp Butter (cold, diced)

½ Cup Half and Half

2 Eggs

4 oz Swiss cheese

3 Green onions (thinly sliced)

7 Strips bacon (cooked and crumbled)

Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 Tsp water)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

3. Prepare bacon, onion, and cheese

4. Toss those ingredients with 1 Tsp flour, set aside

5. Combine flour, baking powder, cayenne, nutmeg, and salt

6. Cut in the butter

7. Lightly beat eggs with half and half

8. Add eggs to the flour mixture

9. Add the bacon mixture

10. Knead on a well floured surface for less than a minute

11. Pat dough out to ¾ to 1 inch thickness

12. Cut dough with biscuit cutter or cut into triangles

13. Place scones onto prepared baking sheets

14. Brush tops of scones with egg wash

15. Bake about 20 minutes, or until golden brown

Print

Forgot the salt. Sigh.

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Adapted from: Brown Eyed Baker

Smell Good Sunday #49

"Smell Good Sunday" has been a running joke in my house as long as I have been married.

Hubby states it is his favorite day of the week as I am usually cooking up a storm and making the house smell good.

Share with us everything you have been up to this week!

A few rules though:
1. Link directly to your post and not the main page of your blog
2. No etsy shops or products for sale
3. Click around and visit other people, that's what makes this a party!
4. Don't forget, all features are pinned to the Smell Good Sunday Pinterest Board

Featured Post from Last Week:

Candied Rice Krispie Squares from Busy Being Jennifer

An InLinkz Link-up

Sloppy Joe Casserole

For those who have been reading my blog for awhile know I am a NE Patriots fan.

This run to the superbowl is keeping us all on edge.
We'll find out next week if we will be in the big game or not.
Oh the anticipation!

Is your team still in the running?
What is your go to football food?




Ingredients:

1 ½ -2 Lbs Ground beef

2 Cans Manwich

2 Cans Crescent rolls

4 Cups Mozzarella (shredded)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Prepare a 9x13 pan with cooking spray

3. Brown beef, drain

4. Mix Manwich with ground beef, simmer

5. Open one roll of dough and place on bottom of pan

6. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella on top of dough

7. Add meat mixture, spread evenly

8. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of meat mixture

9. Unroll second can of crescent rolls and place on top of cheese

10. Cook 10-12 minutes

Print

OK, I admit it. I got into a fight, and lost, with my top layer of dough. Sigh, It still tasted delicious though!

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Smell Good Sunday #48

"Smell Good Sunday" has been a running joke in my house as long as I have been married.

Hubby states it is his favorite day of the week as I am usually cooking up a storm and making the house smell good.

Share with us everything you have been up to this week!

A few rules though:
1. Link directly to your post and not the main page of your blog
2. No etsy shops or products for sale
3. Click around and visit other people, that's what makes this a party!
4. Don't forget, all features are pinned to the Smell Good Sunday Pinterest Board

Featured Post from Last Week:

Retro Tuna Noodle Casserole from Marilyn's Treats

An InLinkz Link-up

Mushroom and Sweet Pea Risotto

It is so cold.
So so very cold

I know, it's cold everywhere.
Snow in Florida?! What!

Not that I am a fan of waking up to -10 degrees with a windchill of -30...
but, it IS winter. Winter is temporary.

We got a big storm last week, about 18 inches of snow in our area. The winds were flying so high yesterday it looked like mini blizzards every time a gust came by.
That can be annoying.

My big problem is the complainers!
Oh. My. Word.
(yes, I see the irony of me complaining about others that complain)

Facebook is FULL of everyone "OMG it's too cold"
"I HATE WINTER"
"Make it end!"
"Another day, still in the single digits. GAAAAAH"

Now, maybe I am confused...but...
Didn't you make a choice to live here?
Learn to dress for it people!

Personally, I cannot stand it when it rains.
Drives me to drink.
So, I make it a point not to live in, say, Seattle.

I get it. It's cold.
Our heating bills are up and we stay inside more.
BUT
It's beautiful white and sparkly.
You get an excuse to make soups, stews, chilis, and casseroles all the time.
Not to mention, you get to wear all those fluffy comfy sweaters!

Now that I am done complaining...I still find this giggly

Are you the half full or half empty type when it comes to winter?
What's your favorite "warm the bones" winter food?



Ingredients:

4 Cups Chicken broth (for vegetarian, use vegetable broth)

1 Tbsp Butter

½ Cup Sweet onion (finely chopped)

1 ½ Tsp Garlic (minced)

1 Cup Arborio rice (uncooked)

½ Cup Dry white wine

1 Tbsp Olive oil

4 Cups Mushrooms (sliced)

2 Tsp Thyme

¾ Cup Frozen green peas

6 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

¼ Tsp Ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In medium saucepan, heat broth over low heat (keep warm)

2. In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat

3. Add onion, cook until clear

4. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds or until fragrant

5. Add rice, cook (stirring) for 3 minutes

6. Add wine, cook until liquid is absorbed (stirring constantly)

7. Stir in ½ cup of broth, stir constantly until liquid is absorbed.

8. Repeat until all broth is gone and rice is tender

9. Heat oil in large skillet

10. Add mushrooms, cook until tender

11. Add the mushrooms, thyme, peas, ¼ cup cheese, and pepper to the rice

12. Stir and cook for 3 minutes, just until everything is warmed

13. Spoon into bowls and top with remaining Parmesan

Print

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Adapted from: Recipe Girl

Smell Good Sunday #47

"Smell Good Sunday" has been a running joke in my house as long as I have been married.

Hubby states it is his favorite day of the week as I am usually cooking up a storm and making the house smell good.

Share with us everything you have been up to this week!

A few rules though:
1. Link directly to your post and not the main page of your blog
2. No etsy shops or products for sale
3. Click around and visit other people, that's what makes this a party!
4. Don't forget, all features are pinned to the Smell Good Sunday Pinterest Board

Featured Post from Last Week:

Best Cauli Mac and Cheese by All Thats Jas

An InLinkz Link-up

BBQ Chicken Wrap with Blue Cheese Slaw

Happy New Year!

I hope 2018 brings to you new possibilities and adventures.

Is anyone making any resolutions? I didn't keep up with mine too well, but, that's OK.
I figure I did so well with the week in review one, it makes up for last years lack,

My aunt was on the receiving end of my grandmother's recipe box.
I am currently going through and taking pictures of these old handwritten (or typed!) recipes of hers. This year, my resolution will be to make some, hopefully all, of these recipes.
Reasonable...or so it seems today!



Ingredients:

Wrap

2 Cups Shredded chicken

1 Cup BBQ sauce

4 (8 inch) Tortillas

1 Cup Cole Slaw

Cole Slaw:

2 Cups Shredded cabbage

1 Shredded carrot

¼ Cup mayonnaise

¼ Cup Sour cream

2 Tbsp Grainy mustard

1 Lemon (juice)

Salt and Pepper to taste

¼ Cup Blue cheese

Directions:
1. Assemble slaw and refrigerate for an hour

2. Mix chicken and BBQ sauce

3. Top wraps with chicken

4. Add cole slaw

Print

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Adapted From: Closet Cooking