A couple weeks ago I got a craving for BBQ beef sandwiches and coleslaw, like we all do. I did some searching on one of my favorite food websites, All Recipes . I found this recipe for Slow Cooker BBQ Beef. I was a little apprehensive about making this recipes. Not a lot of effort, but big flavor. It was absolutely delicious. I would have used Cattleman's BBQ sauce, but it's not sold around here anymore. It's my favorite BBQ sauce, it even beats out Cookie's BBQ sauce. So I looked at Target and ended up using KC Masterpiece Original BBQ sauce. I thought it was missing a little something though. The boyfriend thought it was perfect. Next time I make it, I may use my mom's homemade BBQ sauce recipe. I tried using Sara Lee buns and also fresh baked ones from the Target bakery. I did like using the Sara Lee buns better.
The coleslaw I made was drool-worthy and awesome. I also found this recipe on All Recipes. It was the Sweet Restaurant Slaw, which is reminiscent of KFC's coleslaw. It gets even better the longer it marinades in the fridge. I think it's best to let this sit overnight before serving. I will be making another batch of this coleslaw for a 4th of July cookout next week. I cannot wait!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
5 minute cake recipe
I was craving a chocolate fix and remember a 5 minute cake mug recipe I had found floating around the internet about a year ago.
The Most Dangerous Cake Recipe in the World
It's simple enough, add the flour, sugar, cocoa and mix in a large coffee mug.
Add in the wet ingredients, the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
I did not have any chocolate chips so I omitted those.
It didn't take a long to mix together, then I put it in the microwave for 3 minutes.
When I pulled it out of the microwave, it looked a little springy and spongy. It wasn't terribly sweet or chocolaty either. In fact, it was kind of bland. I did some more searching on the internet and found most people actually enjoyed it and actually loved it. I found one blogger (Bakin-n-Bacon) who agreed with me. I had about 2 bites of mine and I can't and won't finish it. As she said, I'd rather have no cake than this cake. Even box mixes are better.
The Most Dangerous Cake Recipe in the World
It's simple enough, add the flour, sugar, cocoa and mix in a large coffee mug.
Add in the wet ingredients, the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
I did not have any chocolate chips so I omitted those.
It didn't take a long to mix together, then I put it in the microwave for 3 minutes.
When I pulled it out of the microwave, it looked a little springy and spongy. It wasn't terribly sweet or chocolaty either. In fact, it was kind of bland. I did some more searching on the internet and found most people actually enjoyed it and actually loved it. I found one blogger (Bakin-n-Bacon) who agreed with me. I had about 2 bites of mine and I can't and won't finish it. As she said, I'd rather have no cake than this cake. Even box mixes are better.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Some news...
Sorry I missed posting last week. No excuse, I've just been really lazy. I'm trying to enjoy my time off between school terms. Which my break ends on Tuesday.
It has come to be that I need some extra income. So I applied to write for The Examiner. I am the Cedar Rapids Dessert Examiner. So yay! I love baking. I just sent in my first article for review.
Also, I am going to be knitting some items and putting them up for sale and even taking commissioned items.
Hopefully this will alleviate some stress in my life and help me be able to relax and geek out more.
On a side note, I started reading A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin since I started watching the HBO show. I am completely addicted. Both the book and the show bring something to the table. You will want to read and watch!
It has come to be that I need some extra income. So I applied to write for The Examiner. I am the Cedar Rapids Dessert Examiner. So yay! I love baking. I just sent in my first article for review.
Also, I am going to be knitting some items and putting them up for sale and even taking commissioned items.
Hopefully this will alleviate some stress in my life and help me be able to relax and geek out more.
On a side note, I started reading A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin since I started watching the HBO show. I am completely addicted. Both the book and the show bring something to the table. You will want to read and watch!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Tornadoes!
I've always been a severe weather buff. I loved studying tornadoes and watching storm spotter videos. One year for my Christmas my boyfriend at the time, got me a video camera. The sole purpose I wanted it was for storm spotting.
Right now, we're under a tornado warning (yes, I'm on the computer) and it made me think back to when I was a kid when get had a tornado warning.
I used to have a bag of things I packed that I couldn't live without if something would happen. I even made a list so I made sure to grab everything.
Now, I grabbed my purse, got my animals safe and grabbed the laptop. I will see if I can get some pictures to post.
Now, back to listening to the weather.
Right now, we're under a tornado warning (yes, I'm on the computer) and it made me think back to when I was a kid when get had a tornado warning.
I used to have a bag of things I packed that I couldn't live without if something would happen. I even made a list so I made sure to grab everything.
Now, I grabbed my purse, got my animals safe and grabbed the laptop. I will see if I can get some pictures to post.
Now, back to listening to the weather.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Weekends, how I love thee
The weekends are usually the time where I can relax and do all the baking and cooking I love to do. Friday night a friend had suggested we go to Wok and Roll (an Asian restaurant for those not familiar), but I declined. I love their garlic noodles and set off in search of a recipe that would do it justice. I came across a recipe on the blog White on Rice Couple. They in turn adapted it from The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook.
I did not add any mint or basil and I also used soy sauce, but added about 3 teaspoons instead since I really love soy sauce. I was a little skeptic about the oyster sauce since I didn't like the smell, but it definitely adds that bit of something to the taste of the dish.
Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe
It turned out pretty close to the garlic noodles from Wok and Roll, enough that I would rather make this quick meal at home than spend $13 for a single meal there. Seriously, it took more time to cook the noodles than throw it together. The jarred minced garlic is a life saver! I think it would be really good to add in some snow peas or even some other veggies and/or meat.
I did not add any mint or basil and I also used soy sauce, but added about 3 teaspoons instead since I really love soy sauce. I was a little skeptic about the oyster sauce since I didn't like the smell, but it definitely adds that bit of something to the taste of the dish.
Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe
- 7 oz dry egg noodles or spaghetti noodles
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup fresh mint or basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons Maggi Sauce or soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
1. In Large pot, bring water to boil and cook noodles according to the package instructions. Drain noodles and wipe pot clean. Return pot (or separate pan) to medium-high heat and add the butter. Once butter sizzles, add garlic. Fry for about 1 minutes or until fragrant. Don’t let the garlic burn.
2. Add brown sugar, Maggi Sauce and oyster sauce and stir well. Add noodles and toss evenly with the sauce.
3. Remove from pan and plate the garlic noodles in a large bowl and toss with fresh mint or herb of your choice.
It turned out pretty close to the garlic noodles from Wok and Roll, enough that I would rather make this quick meal at home than spend $13 for a single meal there. Seriously, it took more time to cook the noodles than throw it together. The jarred minced garlic is a life saver! I think it would be really good to add in some snow peas or even some other veggies and/or meat.
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