Boston Cream Cake

I am not the biggest fan of pies, but I love Boston Cream Pie. The chocolate, the cream, you can't go wrong! So when I saw this recipe, I had to try it! Probably the easiest cake I have ever made! It was so good. It's also a cake that I think gets better as it sits in the fridge. I had a piece 3 days later and it was just as yummy!

1 box butter or yellow cake mix

2 boxes of vanilla instant pudding mix

1 container chocolate frosting

Poke holes in the cake when it comes
out of the oven

Make pudding mix with milk and let sit for
2 minutes to start to get firm. Then pour
over warm cake.







Garlic Parmesan Noodles

I love Pasta Roni, it's cheap and delicious, but I hate not knowing what is in the mystery powder you make it with so I decided to make my own version :) Stephen LOVED this dish and it literally took me 15 minutes to make!

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

4 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup milk (I had non-fat)

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 lb angel hair pasta

2 teaspoons parsley (I used dried but fresh would be good)

1 cup rotisserie chicken (I had some left over from another dish- this is optional)

Directions: 

• Put the oil and garlic in a pan and cook for 1-2 minutes then add the butter and let it melt. 
• Add in the chicken broth and salt and pepper and bring to a boil
• Once the chicken broth is at a roiling boil, break your angel hair pasta in half (I usually HATE doing this with pasta, but for this dish it works really well) and add it to the broth. Cook for about 8 minutes
• Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to make sure you have no lumps then add the milk. 
• Lastly, stir in the parsley and chicken if you have it and serve!

Cooookies

I LOVE these cookies that are from an adorable baker at Farmers' Market- my goal- to learn how to make them!

Coffee Meringue Shrooms, Bleeding hearts (cookies filled
with strawberry filling) and Chocolate, toffee, pecan
cookies!!

Watermelon & Strawberry Lemonade

I found this recipe on Pinterest and from the second I read the title I knew I had to make it. It is so delicious! I made some slight modifications, I didn't want it to be as sweet but more tangy. This is such a refreshing drink for summer!

8 cups watermelon

2 1/2 cups strawberries

3/4 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice

1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice

1/4 cup sugar

Directions: 

• Put all the ingredients in a blender and put on puree! Serve over ice :)

My hubby, the coach!

SO proud of Stephen and his athletes! He had 3 make it to the State Championships this past weekend, such an accomplishment. One athlete got 2nd in women's discus and the other got 2nd in mens shot. Congrats to the athletes and coaches, Stephen & Megan!

Asian Dumpling Soup

Came home today and had no clue what to make.  I opened the freezer and had some Asian dumplings and decided to experiment and make a soup (I also had to use the veggies I got from Farmers' Market before they went bad on me)! The soup was absolutely delicious and I will definitely add this to the list of dishes I will make over and over again! The best thing about this dish is that is is SUPER fast to make- prep and cook time was like 30 minutes, perfect for a busy week night.

1 pack of frozen Asian dumplings or pot stickers (I used chicken & veggie)

4 baby bok choys, cut into small pieces

1 yellow onion, diced

5 cloves garlic, minced

6 carrots, sliced in thin circles

6-8 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

2 teaspoons pepper

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 eggs, whisked

1 green onion, sliced (optional)

Directions:

• In a big pot, saute onion, garlic, carrots and bok choy in 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Let saute about 5 minutes
• Add chicken stock, seasonings, and sesame oil and bring to a boil.
• Add dumplings and cook for 3-5 minutes until they are cooked through.
• Right before you serve, add the egg into the broth and stir.
• Serve in a bowl and top with some green onions
• Enjoy!!!

Getting Inspired!

I haven't posted in what seems like forever! Honestly, I really haven't made anything new, I have definitely had a lack of inspiration! BUT, I went to Farmers' Market this past weekend and bought a bounty of goodies that are just waiting to be cooked up! Thought I would share the picture :) Stay tuned...