Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Glass etching gifts

I made these for christmas gifts. Would be great for engagement or housewarming too. Pretty easy to make & a useful gift. You can give as is, or fill with cookies, or use as gift box n fill with kitchenwares, etc.



Armour etch cream
Glassware (not pyrex)
Rubber gloves
Stencil brush
Vinyl stencils
Sponge
Painters tape

Take glass & place vinyl evenly as possible. Surround tape with painters tape. Put rubber gloves on & take stencil brush & heavily apply etch cream. Leave on for at least half an our, an hour is better. Put gloves back on, & with sponge wash etch cream off. Then take tape & stencils off. Wash dish & dry. Be careful, etch cream is caustic. Enjoy your new dish, now monogrammed or personalized!


Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Roasted tomato garlic sauce with white bean balls

Great meatless monday meal!


I used tomatoes from the garden, cut up, added 4-5 garlic cloves, salt, pepper, olive oil & cooking sherry & roasted for an hour at 450 degrees. 


1 can cannellini beans
1 can great northern beans
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
Oregano, thyme & parsley to taste
2 eggs
Salt/pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2/3 cup bread crumbs

Mix all together, make into balls & fry until browned on each side. Drain on paper towels.


Put 1 small can of tomato paste
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup red wine
1 tsp sugar
Purée of roasted tomatoes/garlic (put in food processor)
Juices from roast tomatoes/garlic
Salt, pepper, thyme to taste



Cook pasta of your choice, drain & serve with bean balls, roasted tomato sauce & fresh parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!


Girly party favor or stocking stuffer


Pretty nail file
Inexpensive, colorful nail polish
Washi tape

Put them together for a colorful stocking stuffer or little something extra to go with larger gift. Could also be used as girls party favor. Costs under $4.00 eack & very cute! 

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Delicious Pork Loin Dinner

Ingredients:

Carrots peeled & cut long (however many you desire)
Parsnips peeled & cut long
Onions cut into fourths
Bag of trader Joe's jasmine rice
1 boneless pork tenderloin
salt/pepper
2 Garlic cloves finely chopped
1/2 cup water 
1/4 cup dry white wine wine

Glaze:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
Chopped chives for garnish

spray Roasting pan with cooking spray, then coat with a thin layer of olive oil. Sprinkle both sides of meat with salt/pepper & rub with garlic. Cook over med/high heat until browned on both sides. De-glaze pan with white wine. Put onions, carrots & parsnips around pork & put into over 1 1/2 hours 350 degrees, until it's done. Before roast is done, in saucepan combine glaze ingredients & stir until thickened. Brush roast with glaze several time last 1/2 hour of cooking. Take out roast when done & sprinkle with chopped chives. 

Make Trader Joe's jasmine rice & serve with pork, carrots, parsnips & onions. Enjoy!
 

 Plated~