October 2011 – This Carolina Girl

The Tooth Pick Icing Trick

I made these cupcakes a couple summers ago, but the icing trick could be used to make Halloween spider cupcakes. All you need is a cupcake covered in icing, a tube of gel-based icing in any color(s) of your choice and a tooth pick! The 2 designs on the left and center are created almostContinue reading “The Tooth Pick Icing Trick”

Zucchini Bread

Source: Cooks.comSo many people make zucchini bread, and claim to have the best recipe…well guess what, I do! Any recipe that ends with you pouring melted butter over the top, should be a winner in your book. You can also make a simple lemon juice, orange juice, and powdered sugar glaze to pour over instead,Continue reading “Zucchini Bread”

Krista’s BBQ / Hot Wing Pizza

(Pardon the poor picture quality. Will take a more appetizing picture the next time I make it!) Ingredients2 tubes of store bought pizza crust/dough1 14oz jar of Pizza Sauce1 lb boneless chickenSalt and PepperOil5 table spoons of BBQ or hot sauce (I use the Texas Pete Fiery Sweet Wing Sauce)1 small onion, diced1 pack ofContinue reading “Krista’s BBQ / Hot Wing Pizza”

Spinach and Onion Quesadillas

Nate was supposed to be off today, but had to close at the last minute. So that leaves me to figure out something to make for dinner alone, but will also be good reheated for whenever Nate gets off. I have trouble thinking of what to cook on a whim (he went to school forContinue reading “Spinach and Onion Quesadillas”

The Perfect Gag Gift / Stocking Stuffer

A good friend of mine introduced me to this product as a joke, but as it turns out… it really works! Ever heard of Poo-Pourri? Anyone who uses a shared bathroom at the office or has to go #2 at a date’s house could benefit. You will never be bashful about using the bathroom everContinue reading “The Perfect Gag Gift / Stocking Stuffer”

Our Favorite Chili

I’ve tried a lot of different chili recipes, and had never made one to brag about. Most chili’s, to me, all taste the same. They may have a variation in the beans used or no beans for that matter, but all in all, not much of a difference in taste. So by combining a fewContinue reading “Our Favorite Chili”

Marissa’s Baby Shower

My sister-in-law, Marissa, is preggers with a little boy. HE is due December 4th and will be their first child. This past weekend some ladies from Marissa’s church she grew up in and myself threw her a small baby shower! It was a lot of fun putting together all of the decorations and menu items. Continue reading “Marissa’s Baby Shower”

Baked Cheesy Chicken Penne

Source: Real Mom Kitchen Sometimes you want to eat a home-cooked meal, but you don’t want to go through the trouble of actually cooking and then the dreaded clean up at the end. Sometimes you want to eat a home-cooked meal, and you do feel like cooking that day and you don’t mind the cleaning afterwards. Continue reading “Baked Cheesy Chicken Penne”