Confessions of a Blogaholic

* I won't post a blog entry until I think it has a cute title : )
*After being gone for a week I actually felt a little overwhelmed trying to catch up on all of your blog lives that I had missed
* I haven't completely figured out that things that come out of the oven are hot and they burn you. At one point last week I had burns on my arm from pizza and on both of my hands from chicken pot pie.
*I really love having a clean house and am actually enjoying cleaning it.
* I love pizza. I probably eat it more than I should. We make pizza, I'll make Texas Toast pizza or bagel pizzas..I'm not picky : )
* I feel like I'm being thrifty by running outside and not having a gym membership.
*Sometimes when I'm making a group of friends take pictures who don't want to, I rationalize it to them by saying that I have to blog it.
* I used skype for the first time a few days ago to talk to my niece and I love it! How cool is it to be able to talk face to face with someone in a different town!
*After attending so many rodeo events in Reliant Arena, I feel that cowboy boots are required for entry.
* I enjoy putting things in the food processor and watching them shred into tiny pieces and knowing all I had to do was hit a button(only food of course).
*I'm pretty sure I looked like a 12 year old when I was skiing..purple goggles, pink hat, pigtails, pink jacket, 5'2"

So proud of our Baylor Bears for making it to the Elite 8! Sic 'em!

Easy Granola

This is one of my favorites to have around the house.

Easy Granola
From Real Simple

4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup sliced almonds
¼ cup hulled pumpkin seeds or shelled sunflower seeds
½ cup pure maple syrup
2 tbs canola oil
½ tsp kosher salt
1 cup dried fruit (I used cranberries)
*Heat oven to 350. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss oats, almonds, and pepitas with maple syrup, oil and salt.
*Bake, tossing once, until golden and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
*Add the dried fruit and toss to combine. Let cool. Granola will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Honey Chicken Stir-Fry

Honey Chicken Stir-Fry
From Taste of home Comfort Cookbook Diet
1 pound chcken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove minced
3 tsp olive oil
3 tbs honey
2 tbs soy sauce
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbs cold water
Hot cooked rice
Directions
*In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry chicken and garlic in 2 tsp oil. Add honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is lightly browned and juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
*In same pan, stir-fry vegetables in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Return chicken to the pan; stir to coat. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with rice

Hoisin-glazed Shrimp

Hoisin-glazed Shrimp
from Real Simple

Ingredients
Shrimp
Hoisin Sauce
Sesame Seeds
1 cucumber
2 Scallions
*Thread shrimp onto skewers (wrap end of skewers with foil)
*Broil, basting with ¼ cup Hoisin Sauce until opaque (2-3 minutes per side)
*Sprinkle with sesame seeds
*Toss 1 sliced cucumber with 2 sliced scallions and 2 tablespoons each rice vinegar and canola oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with shrimp.
*I served it with white rice, butter and soy sauce.

Weight Watchers Chicken Salad

Weight Watchers Chicken Salad

*I honestly don't pay much attention to the amounts. Just add what you think looks right : )
¼ cup fat free yogurt
¼ cup fat free mayonnaise
6 oz cooked, skinless chicken breast
½ c grapes, red seedless, halved
2 medium scallions, chopped
1 tsp chopped walnuts
Celery
Apples
Paprika
Salt
Pepper
Combine all ingredients in a food processor.

Taco Soup

Taco Soup
From Danee : )
Ingredients
1 lb beef
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can corn
1 can ranch style beans
1 can rotel
1 package ranch seasoning
1 package taco seasoning
Directions
*Brown the meat in a medium skillet.
*Combine all ingredients in a large pot(only draining the corn) and heat.

*Total Carbohydrates 11.75g per 1/2 cup

Choc-Oat-Chip Cookies

Choc-Oat-Chip Cookies

Ingredients:
* 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
* 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
* 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 2 tablespoons milk
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 2 1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
* 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
* 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)
Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 375° F.
COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat brown sugar, butter and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in oats, morsels and nuts; mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
BAKE for 9 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies or 12 to 13 minutes for crispy cookies. Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely.