Fresh & Delicious Chicken Pesto Burgers

10 Apr

Sometimes, you just want something different for dinner. It doesn’t have to be way outside the box, but sometimes you just need to use a little creativity. Hence this recipe, which is a different take on one of my favorite sandwiches that I like to order at a local cafe. The sandwich that I love to order is a Chicken Pesto Panini which has strips of grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, and provolone cheese on grilled white panini bread.

While I have made my own version of the panini before, I wanted to see try an equally good but less time consuming version that I could easily make for a weeknight meal. And that is what this recipe is: Easy and Fast. It only requires a few ingredients and one pan.

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Chicken Pesto Burgers

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 3  tablespoons of Pesto
  • 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Mozzarella or Provolone Cheese

Kitchen Tools:

  • 1 grill pan (or a skillet)
  • Medium size bowl
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Wooden spoon (for mixing)
  • Meat thermometer

 

Instructions:

1. In your medium size bowl, combine the ground chicken, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Use the wooden spoon to mix all the ingredients together.

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2. To make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly mix, use your hands to completely combine everything together.

3. Spray your grill pan (or skillet) with non-stick cooking spray and heat the pan on medium heat.

4. One pound of ground chicken will yield 4 quarter pound burgers. Divide the meat into four and form 4 burgers. Place them in the grill pan.

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5. Cook the burgers on each side for approximately 5 minutes.

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6. Cooking chicken burgers can be a little tricky — you want to make sure they are cooked through, but you don’t want to overcook them. Be aware that chicken burgers dry out faster than ground beef. To be safe, check the burgers with a meat thermometer. Each burger should have an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

7. Remove the burgers from the pan, serve on buns or on bread of your choice with either Mozzarella or Provolone Cheese.

8. Enjoy!

I decided to serve my chicken pesto burger with some shredded mozzarella cheese.

I decided to serve my chicken pesto burger with some shredded mozzarella cheese.

 

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The Dresses I Didn’t Pick

9 Apr

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I know I said I didn’t want to overwhelm this blog with all kinds of wedding stuff, and that’s why I started Twyf Becomes Wife. However, since Joni was here for this excursion, I thought I would share my experience finding my wedding dress. As you may know, I have been working as a Wedding Consultant, helping other brides find the dress of their dreams for their big days. But, due to Valentine’s Day being a particularly slow day at work, I had the opportunity to try on a few dresses. I have known since January what the dress for me would be, but since I don’t plan on having to shop for another wedding dress ever again, I figured I might as well put on a few that weren’t really my style. I will say this: I didn’t pick any of these dresses for myself. As I often tell my brides, each of these dresses is beautiful, but they belong with someone else.

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This was the first dress. From the Vera Wang White Collection, this ivory ballgown has 100 yards of tulle(!), which is about 10 times more than I can deal with. It has always reminded me of a very extravagant ballet tutu. Its an absolutely gorgeous dress, but I feel like I could have camped out under it. I just don’t have the personality to pull off this kind of gown, and I wouldn’t be able to get anywhere near Brian.

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Ugh. Please ignore the weird claw thing I’m doing with my hand. I don’t know what to do with my hands in pictures; you’re lucky most of these aren’t in Madonna-esque “Vogue” poses.

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The champagne embroidery on this dress is really nice, and I love the shape the corset gives me, but I wasn’t feeling how the back was split… or how long the train was in general. This was getting closer to what I wanted (nothing poofy), but still not it.

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Then there was this dress. I absolutely love the illusion back, especially with the lace and the buttons — my consultant didn’t button all of them, that would have taken quite a long time because they’re tiny and there’s a bunch of them. The ruching on the front was nice, and it also helped emphasize an hourglass figure, but I felt like the heavily beaded lace on top was a little too much. It emphasized a little too much, if you catch my drift. I like how it looked from the front, but then, there was the back…

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Um… I just don’t think I care too much for the train on this. I would have wanted it bustled up for the entire ceremony, because that line down the center just doesn’t look right to me. The longer I look at it, it kind of reminds me of something from Star Trek… Sorry. Its a lovely dress, and if it weren’t for that train, it would have been a very serious contender.

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Maybe I’ll be able to actually pull of this whole “bridal” look…

So,what does my dress look like? Well… it doesn’t look like any of these dresses. I waited until I could come back with my mom and sister to order it, because there was no way I was doing that till my mom got to see it. I will tell you that its soft white, not super white. I don’t want to channel Casper the Friendly Ghost. I’ll have a color accent to match my Maids of Honor and my BridesDames. Its very me. If you want to read more about my adventures in wedding planning, and other wedding-related topics, please check out Twyf Becomes Wife! However, I plan on being able to reveal my dress in about… oh.. 13 months. :)

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On Reading “The River of No Return” by Bee Ridgway

25 Mar

Some of my friends and family make fun of me for having a Twitter account. “What do you tweet about?,” they ask. Or they might say, “I tried Twitter, I thought it was stupid.”

If you really stop and think about it, Twitter is kind of odd. You follow all these people, most of whom you don’t know, and you correspond with each other and the entire world in short messages of 140 characters. But, Twitter does have its uses and its perks.

Generally, I use Twitter to satisfy my inner nerd and my inner fan girl. I follow the news sites, politicians, entertainers, as well as follow my friends who have accounts. I also, though, follow as many of the publishing companies as I can. It’s no secret that I love books and sometimes I feel that for as much as I read, I never have a good handle on when new and amazing books are coming out.

For the most part, following publishers on Twitter only serves to give me information on new books, etc. But, publishers also do free book giveaways through Twitter which is really cool for a bibliophile like me — especially if the giveaway is for an Advanced Reader Copy of a book that is not yet out.

Several weeks ago, I was lucky enough to win an Advance Reader Copy of The River of No Return by Bee Ridgway from Dutton Books (an imprint of Penguin). Here’s my review of this lovely book:

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DISCLAIMER: I chose to write this review. I was in no way compensated by Dutton to do so. All rights for The River of No Return are reserved to its author and publisher.

The River of No Return by Bee Ridgway

In her debut novel, Bee Ridgway — a professor of American literature at Bryn Mawr College — weaves an intricate and nuanced tale of time travel, power, knowledge, and romance. On the surface, The River of No Return is an invigorating and page-turning time travel thriller that places its main characters in a battle against time itself and with those who wish to control it. Underneath, however, is a historical, cultural, and social commentary that takes the science fiction based subject of time travel and turns it on its head, rooting the concept in the power of human emotion and memory. Ridgway’s debut is far more than an adventure story — it is a thought provoking read that incites you to question all what you know about the world around you and what you consider to be the place of the concept of time in our lives.

In 1812, Lord Nicholas Falcott, a member of the British peerage and a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars, suddenly disappears from the battlefield at Salamanca as a French soldier prepares to kill him in combat. Against all apparent laws of time and space, he is transported to 2003 London where wakes up in a hospital and is informed that he is now a member of the Guild, a time and government transcending organization that controls time travel and its participants, and that “There is no return” to his previous life. Quickly, Lord Falcott becomes Nick Davenant and is instructed by the Guild in modern life. The Guild, however, is not simply a kindly guiding organization. It is powerful and wealthy, keeping close tabs on its members and gifting each with an annual multi-million dollar stipend. By 2013, Nick Davenant has adjusted to 21st century life, but deep down he has never left his 19th century origins behind. Haunted by homesickness and dreams of his battlefield experiences, Nick uses memories of a young woman he left behind to ease the panic that accompanies the fact that no amount of money can change his place out of time. Soon, however, Nick is summoned by the Guild and ordered to break its cardinal rule: travel back from when he came to help prevent the unraveling of time itself. Attempting to come to terms with the fact that what the Guild preaches as truth is not all that is seems, Nick travels to 1815 and comes face to face with his old life and the woman who has kept him grounded in another century for the last decade.

In 1815, as Nick tries to accomplish what the Guild has asked of him, Julia Percy mourns the death of her beloved grandfather and guards the secret he tasked her to protect on his deathbed: his ability to manipulate time. As her cousin Eamon arrives to take possession of the family home and her fate, Julia quickly recognizes that there is more than one secret pervading her life, and that those secrets are desired by many and have further reach than she can fully comprehend. While Eamon manically scours the house and Julia’s memory for something called the “Talisman,” she observes that her mysteriously returned from the dead and greatly changed neighbor Lord Falcott may be her only solution to the increasing danger in which she finds herself.

First separately and then together, Nick and Julia discover the extent to which the river of time effects them all and how far the Guild will go to control the future and everyone’s fates.

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The River of No Return is one of the best books I have read recently, and I unabashedly place it on my list of favorites. Ridgway writes beautifully and evocatively, injecting a complexity into her storytelling that rivals the best puzzle masters. While some compare her debut and its time traveling components to The Time Traveler’s Wife, I would compare it instead to Katherine Neville’s masterpiece The Eight. Filled with clues along the way and peppered with references to historical figures, places, and movements, Ridgway’s first novel is a stimulating and entertaining read.

From the time I began reading, I couldn’t put the book down. It truly is a page turner and will leave you zealous to find out what happens next. In addition to its entertainment value, The River of No Return‘s most valuable facet may reside in its subtle observations of time itself. This is especially interesting to me as someone who has studied history in-depth. Throughout, Ridgway deftly conveys that, at its core, time and age is a construction. We are all victims of our time — something that has nothing to do with our abilities. We are products of both nature and nurture. When we are born and the circumstances of that time — its technology, customs, etc. — have much to do with what we become. Our capacity, however, is unaffected by time.

The River of No Return is available for purchase on April 23, 2013.

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My Take: 30 Travel Experiences To Have Before You Turn 30

24 Mar

So, the title of this post scares me a little bit because it underscores a fact that I’m slowly coming to grips with: my 30th birthday isn’t as far off as it used to be (I turned 25 two weeks ago). But, my new-found insecurity about my age isn’t what prompted me to write this blog post. I had no plans of blogging about this particular topic tonight, but I read a post on The Huffington Post this evening on the same topic, and I felt that I needed to present my own version because I disagreed with some of the items on the other list.  I’m not going to say which of the 30 things I disagreed with because I feel that blogging and travel is very personal and that there are no “wrong answers” with it. However, I did agree with some of the items on the list and repeated them on my own.

Also, as I’ve already stated, I’m not 30 and won’t be for another 5 years. So, my list is based not only on my previous travel experiences, but also on my travel bucket list and what I feel are things that are important to experience in life through travel.

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(Note: This list is in no particular order).

(Note #2: This list is written from the perspective of a North American, so some of my items may not be as feasible distance-wise if you reside somewhere else in the world.)

1. Marvel at something.

I may or may not have paraphrased this line from Eat, Pray, Love, but that’s not the point :-) . Whether it’s naturally occurring or man made, I think one of the most important travel experiences to have before you turn 30 is to view something that leaves you in complete and utter awe. Something that sums up how amazing the world we live in is and how we, as small human beings, fit into it.

My experience with #1 occurred when I was on a cruise from Baltimore to the Caribbean. I've traveled this route twice. And let me tell you, nothing -- absolutely nothing -- makes you feel as small and as in awe as standing on the deck of a ship with nothing but miles and miles of deep ocean surrounding you.

My experience with #1 occurred when I was on a cruise from Baltimore to the Caribbean. I’ve traveled this route twice. And let me tell you, nothing — absolutely nothing — makes you feel as small and as in awe as standing on the deck of a ship with nothing but miles and miles of deep ocean surrounding you.

2. Take a Cruise on the Ocean.

Jumping off my last item, I urge you to take a cruise. Forget about the Cruising stereotypes — the kids, the pools, the food, etc. Embrace the uniqueness of cruising. Embrace the water. And if you can, splurge for a balcony cabin. Sit on that balcony, watch the water, and think.

3. Travel somewhere or do something on your travels that scares you.

This doesn’t have to be dangerous and in fact please don’t do something that endangers your health and safety. But do do something that takes courage — something you think you might not be able to do.

4. Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors.

Go somewhere, whether it is across town, across the state, across the country, or across the world and walk where your ancestors walked. See what they saw, think about how they might have felt. I’m a true believer in the power of history — particular personal history and how families are shaped across generations.

5. Travel by train somewhere.

In 2011, I traveled from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. on the Capitol Limited route of Amtrak. Traveling by train is truly unique, just like traveling by ship is an experience in and of itself.  On a train, as discussed in this recent New York Times article,
you see terrain and sights that you otherwise never would by car. Train tracks often cut through swaths of land that are relatively untouched.

6.Visit the ocean closest to you (and try to visit one not so close).

Oceans. Challenge yourself to see two of them. At least see one. So far, I’ve only seen the Atlantic. The Pacific is next on my list. I’m exceedingly jealous of my Dad who has also seen the Indian Ocean.

7. Plan/Participate in a Vacation with as many friends as possible.

When I graduated from high school, I was lucky to have a group of friends to spend a week with in Florida. The trip was certainly an experience that I will never forget, for many reasons. But, it wasn’t just a trip. It was a lesson in friendship.

8. Embrace your inner child.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you have outgrown Disney World, Disney Land, Harry Potter, or Universal Studios. Travel to these glorious places. Participate in them wholeheartedly.

9. Go somewhere that requires a passport.

As Americans, we are lucky that we live in such a large country. 50 states provide us with multitudes of experiences. But, I encourage you to travel to foreign shores. At least travel to the countries that are your nearest neighbors.

10. Go where the city lights don’t shine.

Gazing at the stars can be one of the most powerful experiences of your life. Looking up at the night sky is literally looking at the past. To view the heavens, make it a priority to go somewhere where light pollution is at a minimum. Darkness illuminates all on its own.

11. Travel solo (for fun, not business).

Have the courage and the confidence to travel somewhere by yourself, even if it’s only a short road trip.

12. Embrace local culture on at least one trip.

When we travel we often become hung up in the “tourism” culture of our destination. On a least one trip, regardless of where you travel to, do as the locals do. Avoid chain restaurants and name brand hotels. Stay at the local inn or Bed & Breakfast, eat at the family owned restaurants.

13.Visit a battlefield.

Whether you travel within the United States to a battlefield of the American Revolution or the Civil War, or you pay your respects at another site of one of the world’s wars, you should visit a battlefield. Understand the sacrifices that the youth of other generations have made, regardless of who they fought for and who won. Understand how blessed you are for the life you have. Recognize the wars still fought today and the youth still making sacrifices.

14. Become a tourist in your hometown.

Find things to do where you live that allow you to “travel in your own backyard.”

15. Go somewhere where your language is not the native language.

Challenge yourself. Can you make your way in a city or country where you know very little of the language?

16. Take a Road Trip.

Don’t just drive from Point A to Point B and back again. Map it out. Make an itinerary. Stay no more than 2 nights in one place.

17. Go somewhere spur of the moment.

You don’t always need to have a plan. Whether that means booking a 5 day cruise the day before it leaves or driving to the nearest beach in the middle of the night, be spontaneous. My dream: grabbing my passport out of the drawer, driving to the airport, and flying to Europe on a whim.

18. Take a trip for a selfish and specific reason.

Favorite author speaking/signing autographs in NYC? Want to be a member of the studio audience for a tv show? Want to attend a protest at the Supreme Court? Sometimes you just need to make the trip.

19. Go where the water is bluer than blue.

Visit a tropical locale. The Caribbean is highly suggested. I dream of Fiji, the Maldives, and Bora Bora.

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Off the coast of Little San Salvador Island, Bahamas

20. Sleep outside.

Even if it is in your backyard.

21. Take a trip to relax and only relax.

Go to the beach, go on a spiritual journey, go to the wilderness. Go somewhere that sightseeing is not your priority. Read, listen to music. Relax.

22. Visit someone far away.

As teenagers, we can’t wait to get away. In our twenties, we lament the fact that we’ve drifted apart. Plan a trip purely for purpose of visiting someone you don’t see on a regular basis, because seeing someone in person is always better than a phone call, text message, or email.

23. Plan a dream vacation even if you never take it.

Figure out the place you would like to go most. If you are lucky enough to go, plan a new dream vacation. Keep dreaming, keep planning.

24. Go Somewhere only for its cuisine.

Want Southern BBQ? A French croissant? Go somewhere purely for its famous food.

25. Learn something.

Learn how to cook authentic Mexican. Learn Japanese calligraphy. Learn how to meditate with a Buddhist guru.

26. Give back.

Travel endows us with amazing and memorable experiences. Even if you are traveling for fun, find at least one trip where you can give back to the community you are visiting.

27. Let loose.

Go somewhere that involves fun, fun, and more fun.

28. Visit the haunt of a fictional character.

Like to read? Go to the site of your favorite book. Visit King’s Cross Station and get in touch with Harry Potter, or travel Route 66 like the Joad family. Not a reader but a movie or TV buff? Go to NYC and see Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment.

29. Splurge on a fabulous experience.

Even if you are traveling on a budget, take the opportunity at least once to experience a little glamor. Have high tea at the Plaza Hotel. Get a movie star makeover. Go to the 5 star restaurant.

30. Disconnect.

Our modern lives are dominated by technology today and the need to be constantly connected. Go somewhere that doesn’t have 24/7 Wi-Fi and cell phone service.

So, what travel experiences do you think you should have before you turn 30?

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What’s for Dinner: Cheesy Breaded Chicken

19 Mar

If you’re like me, when it comes to making dinner you just want something easy and uncomplicated.

I spend a lot of my free time on Pinterest trying to come up with different things to make, and sure, there are a LOT of great ideas in Pinterest-land. But they’re not always easily executed and often at least require a trip to the grocery store, if not a lot of preparation.

So, I’ve had to come up with some old stand bys — recipes that never go out of style and are always good. One of my favorites is a breaded chicken recipe that I came up with myself.

Now, I’m sure you’re saying, “but it’s breaded chicken…how hard could it be? And how much creativity does that take?”

Well, in a way you’re right. But at the same time breaded chicken has its issues too — it can be bland, soggy, and (worst of all) exit the pan breading-less.

Luckily, I’ve perfected my version of breaded chicken. The secret is in the breading.

Here’s the recipe:

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Cheesy Breaded Chicken

Makes: 4 chicken breasts

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup regular, seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese (or whatever shredded cheese you have)
  • 1 egg
  • water
  • olive oil
  • garlic powder
  • ground black pepper
  • Italian seasoning (oregano, thyme, basil)
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Tools:

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 glass or ceramic baking dish
  • Aluminum foil
  • 2 large shallow bowls

Instructions:

1. In one of the shallow bowls, crack the egg. Add a small amount of water to the egg and scramble it. Set the bowl aside.

2. Take the skillet and place it on the stove. Add a small amount of olive oil to the bottom of the pan — enough that the entire bottom of the pan is lightly coated. Turn the burner on to medium high heat and allow the pan to heat while you prepare the bread crumb mixture.

3. In the second shallow bowl, mix the Panko breadcrumbs and the regular bread crumbs together. Season to your preference with the garlic powder, ground black pepper, and Italian seasoning.

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4. Once the bread crumbs and seasonings are mixed, add the shredded cheese and mix it thoroughly with the bread crumbs.

5. Now that the bread crumbs are mixed, the pan should be thoroughly heated and you can start breading the chicken breasts.

6. Using a fork (or your fingers), thoroughly coat each piece of chicken in the egg wash and then place it into the bowl with the breading mixture. Thoroughly bread each piece of chicken and lightly press the breading mixture into the surface of the chicken breasts so that they are adequately covered.

7. Place each piece of chicken into the skillet and reduce the heat slightly.

8. Cook the chicken for approximately 5 minutes on each side or until the chicken breasts are brown and crispy.

9. Spray the baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and turn on the oven to 350 degrees.

10. Place the chicken breasts into the baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 25 minutes.

11. Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy!

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These breaded chicken breasts are amazing and so easy to make. They go great with a simple side dish and a vegetable, and are great as leftovers the next day too!

Let me know how they turn out if you decide to make them!

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Easy Taco Stack-Up

18 Mar

Spring’s almost here!

You know what that means? Picnics. Yeah, I know, I know…who wants to think about picnics when it’s still snowing…but warm weather will be here before you know it.

So, today, I’m offering up one of my go-to picnic and/or party recipes: Easy Taco Stack-Up.

While it may not look like much, Taco Stack-Up is definitely a delicious little casserole that is easy to make and really versatile. You can dress it up or dress it down however you like! And, it’s not just good for a picnic or a party — it’s also a really great and easy dinner recipe too!

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Easy Taco Stack-Up

Makes: One 13×9 in. casserole.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 cans Campbell’s condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 2 packages of taco seasoning
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 package of at least 8 burrito (large) size flour tortillas (If you prefer corn tortillas or another variety, feel free to change it up)
  • 1 package shredded cheddar cheese

Tools:

  • One 13×9 baking dish (I use a clear glass Pyrex dish)
  • One large skillet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Colander/strainer
  • Ladle
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Place the ground beef into the skillet and brown it over medium heat until it is cooked thoroughly.

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2. Once the ground beef is cooked through and no pink remains, drain the beef. Once drained, return the beef to the skillet.

3. Add the taco seasoning, cheddar cheese soup, and water to the ground beef and stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Just in case you've never used it, this is the Campbell's Cheddar Cheese Soup.

Just in case you’ve never used it, this is the Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese Soup.

 

4. Simmer the beef mixture on medium heat for approximately 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened and is no longer watery.

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5. Once the beef mixture has simmered thoroughly, prepare your 13×9 baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.

6. Using a ladle, transfer enough of the beef mixture into the baking dish to cover the bottom. Layer one and 1/2 tortillas over the mixture and start alternating layers until you are out of beef mixture.

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7. After you have done  the last layer of the beef mixture, place two whole tortillas on top of the stack-up. (If you feel the top is not completely covered by those two tortillas, you can tear smaller pieces off another tortilla and cover open spaces.)photo(57)

8. Cover  the stack-up with aluminum foil and place it  in a 350 degree oven. Bake for 20 minutes.

9. After 20 minutes, remove the aluminum foil from the stack-up and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the stack-up. Return to the oven uncovered until the cheese is melted (approximately 5 minutes).

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10. Remove the stack-up from the oven.

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11. Cut, serve, and enjoy!

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At the beginning of this post I talked about how versatile this recipe is:

To jazz it up, add beans, onions, and/or green peppers to the beef mixture. Also serve it with your favorite taco fixings like sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.

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Get Your Chocolate Fix: 3 Ingredient (Skinny) Brownie Batter Dip

20 Feb

I didn’t have any other pictures to use here, so please enjoy this Astronaut Sloth… Slothstronaut.

Hey there! A while back, I said I’d let you know when I have my wedding blog up and running, and now that I do, I figured I should probably share the link: Twyf Becomes Wife. (How perfect is that, right?) I’ve been a little slow in updating it (sorry, couldn’t resist), but check it out, please. Let me know what topics you’d like to see!

Now, I know you all have probably had your fill of chocolate between Christmas and Valentine’s Day, but this is the easiest. dessert. ever. It really is. I made it a few weekends ago for our weekend potluck at work and my co-workers raved over it. Even with non-fat and low-fat ingredients, it still tastes incredibly rich.

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Ingredients

- 2 cups plain yogurt (can be non or low-fat)
- 2 cups thawed whipped cream (can be non or low-fat)
- 1 18oz. box brownie mix
- handful of chocolate chips (optional)

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1. Mix 2 cups of yogurt with 2 cups of whipped cream in a large bowl.

2. Blend 18oz. of chocolate brownie mix into the yogurt and whipped cream. This was easier when I did it gradually, not all at once. Using a hand mixer also helps.

That’s it!

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I put all of it in a large container and sprinkled a handful of chocolate chips on top. You can try it on top of graham crackers, but I also like it as a really decadent chocolate yogurt/pudding type dessert. Hope you enjoy it!

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