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!

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! 

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!

 

 

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