tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35011680252769164992024-03-20T04:46:25.118-07:00Life is all about how you handle Plan BAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13512426912763475585noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501168025276916499.post-11589334940525146482014-03-10T16:13:00.001-07:002014-03-10T16:33:28.546-07:00I would not last in a Chinese restaurant as the "egg roll" person......................but this recipe was totally worth the hassle!!<br />
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Once again, I would not make a good egg roll person. By the end I was getting better but they did not look pretty at all. Good thing they tasted AMAZING! So if you love buffalo chicken and want to take the time to wrestle with egg roll wrappers, you MUST try this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls......SO YUMMY!!! By far one of our favorites and will make an appearance on our menu again soon! I am on a mission now, to roll the perfect egg roll, haha! Enjoy!<br />
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<u><b>Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls</b></u><br />
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Ingredients<span class="bold"> </span></div>
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<span class="bold">For the egg rolls:</span></div>
<ul id="zlrecipe-ingredients-list">
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" itemprop="ingredients">12 egg roll wrappers (roughly 4 square inches)</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup cooked and shredded chicken (After I cooked the chicken, I used my Tupperware Quick Chef Pro System (food processor) to shred, it worked perfectly! <a href="http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/tup_show_item.show_item_detail?fv_item_category_code=2000&fv_item_number=P10051365000">Click here</a> to order yours today!)</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" itemprop="ingredients">½ - 2/3 cup hot sauce</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" itemprop="ingredients">4 oz cheddar, shredded or crumbled blue cheese</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix (without the dressing)</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6" itemprop="ingredients">Small bowl of water</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-7" itemprop="ingredients">Cooking spray<span class="bold"> </span></li>
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<span class="bold">For serving:</span><br />
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-9" itemprop="ingredients"><a class="ingredient-link" href="http://smells-like-home.com/2013/03/classic-blue-cheese-dressing/" target="_blank">Blue cheese dressing</a> , for serving</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-10" itemprop="ingredients"><a class="ingredient-link" href="http://www.smells-like-home.com/2011/01/homemaderanch-dressing/" target="_blank">Ranch dressing</a></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-11" itemprop="ingredients">Celery sticks</li>
</ul>
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Instructions</div>
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-0" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" itemprop="recipeInstructions">In
a large bowl, toss the chicken with ½ cup of hot sauce, adding up to a
total of 2/3 cup if the chicken seems to soak up the sauce really
quickly – it probably will.</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Lay
an egg roll wrapper out on a clean work surface with one corner facing
you and spread about 1 tablespoon cabbage or coleslaw horizontally
across the wrapper. Top with 2 tablespoons (or a small cookie scoop) of
chicken then 1 tablespoon of cheese.</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-3" itemprop="recipeInstructions">To
roll the egg roll, pull the corner closest to you up towards the center
of the filling and wrap it under the filling. Fold in the right and
left corners, sealing the two with a dab of water. Roll the egg roll
away from you, while gently snuggling the egg roll into itself to keep
it from falling apart. Be careful not to tug too hard anywhere – the
wrapper can tear easily. Seal the final corner onto the egg roll with
another dab of water and place the egg roll seam-side down on the
prepared baking sheet. Repeat with 11 remaining wrappers. You’ll
probably end up with quite a few wrappers left over – they can be tucked
inside a zip-top bag and frozen on a flat surface. Thaw in the fridge
before using again.</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-4" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Lightly
spray the tops of the egg rolls with cooking spray and bake for 12 to
17 minutes, flipping over halfway through, until golden brown and
crispy. Serve with blue or ranch cheese dressing.</li>
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Source-adapted from <a class="notes-link" href="http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2011/01/31/buffalo-chicken-rolls/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.smells-like-home.com/2013/03/buffalo-chicken-egg-rolls/">Smells Like Home</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13512426912763475585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501168025276916499.post-80404715291749283792014-03-10T05:37:00.005-07:002014-03-10T07:23:31.759-07:00Brush the dust off those razors, spring is on the way!!<br />
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I love this picture! It cracks me up every time because let's face
it, during the winter months what woman really wants to shave her
legs?!? Maybe I'm the only one that doesn't but I find that hard to
believe. So with spring supposedly around the corner, it's time to dust
off those razors, bust out the wax and tackle that forest of hair
ladies! And why not mix up a quick batch of homemade shave lotion while
you are at it? What's this you say? Shave lotion? Yes, exactly. It
will leave your legs feeling smooth and hydrated. The recipe I use is
simple and inexpensive, in fact most ingredients I found at the dollar
store! And the amount you save and quantity you get is amazing!! So
here it is, really simple and the best part is you can use any scent you
want. I made a coconut lime batch that was green, and made some cute
St. Patrick's Day gifts for some friends.<br />
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<u><b>Homemade Shave Lotion</b></u><br />
1 C shampoo<br />
1 C conditioner<br />
5 tsp baby oil<br />
5 tsp lotion<br />
Mix and let sit for an hour. Put in pump bottle or any container you may have. Enjoy!<br />
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RachelAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13512426912763475585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501168025276916499.post-85885737822175164512014-03-10T05:36:00.001-07:002014-03-10T07:23:45.297-07:00Staying at home means having more time to get things done...says no mom EVER!<a data-mce-href="http://rachelmarieallison.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/20140308_154310.jpg" href="http://rachelmarieallison.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/20140308_154310.jpg"><img alt="Image" class="size-full wp-image" data-mce-src="http://rachelmarieallison.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/20140308_154310.jpg?w=487" src="http://rachelmarieallison.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/20140308_154310.jpg?w=487" height="400" id="i-21" width="300" /> </a><br />
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Even when I was a full time working mom, I always thought I didn't
have anytime to make some of the homemade things I loved or wanted to
make. Yet somehow, I found the time, to my amazement. Now that I am
staying home, waiting the arrival of baby #2, Fiona, I thought I'd have a
little more time to make stuff. Well, that was a short lived thought.
I have a little more time now but still find that I am busy with our
first child, Stella, among other things such as getting settled and
finalizing bills, etc. In my little world, in my head, I am going to do
all of these great projects and such but in reality, only a few will
get accomplished. So when I got the spark of energy (which is rare at 7
months pregnant) I took it and ran, and two glorious things were made,
caramel sauce and chocolate syrup! It really didn't take that long,
even with the multiple times Stella needed or demanded my attention (I
had her help a little which she thought was beyond fun, messy, but
fun). They are simple recipes and a huge cost savings, and I think they
taste so much better, more homey as my one friend Amanda put it. I
like that. So here they are (see below). Enjoy!<br />
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<u><b>Chocolate Syrup</b></u><br />
3/4 C cocoa powder<br />
1 1/4 C water<br />
1 1/2 C sugar<br />
1 1/2 tsp vanilla<br />
Dash, salt<br />
In
a 2 qt saucepan or larger, whisk together all ingredients except
vanilla over medium/low heat. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Boil
for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour in mason jar
and allow to cool completely. *Please note: at first this will be very
runny and thin, but as it cools it will thicken, so don't freak out.<br />
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<u><b>Caramel Sauce</b></u><br />
1 C brown sugar<br />
1/2 C whipping cream (or milk, evaporated milk, soy milk, etc)<br />
4 T butter<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
Pinch of salt<br />
In
a 2 qt saucepan or larger, whisk ingredients together except for
vanilla. Bring to boil while stirring constantly. Boil for 15-20
minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and add vanilla. I pour mine
in a mason jar but any container will work that can withstand extreme
heat. Allow to cool completely. If stored in fridge it will harden,
just remove and allow to warm to room temperature a few minutes before
use. Or if you are impatient like me, scrape it out of the jar and make
a mess! It's so good in coffee with homemade sweetened condensed milk
(yes, I have a recipe for that as well and will post later). Enjoy!<br />
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RachelAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13512426912763475585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501168025276916499.post-83490769763615850152014-03-10T05:27:00.002-07:002014-03-10T05:27:23.559-07:00Starting fresh.....For those that don’t know, our family relocated in January from
Michigan to Minnesota due to my husband accepting a job. We were
nervous but excited at the same time. It was hard leaving our family
and friends for sure, not to mention the place we grew up and familiar
surroundings. But, we took a leap of faith and put our trust in God,
that this is truly where he wanted us to be. So here we are.
Minnesota. My husband has a dream of living in Alaska, I do not. And
after being here for a month and a half, I told him this is as close to
Alaska as it’s going to get. I am staying home now, after working full
time, and taking care of our first daughter, Stella, as well as
preparing for the arrival of our second daughter, Fiona. It was a rough
transition out here, to say the least (that’s a whole separate post or
two!), but we made it and couldn’t be happier. We definitely have had
our challenges on the way, which is the reason for the name of this
blog. On the way out here, my auntie had a change purse that said “Life
is all about how you handle plan B”. I swear I’m going to have that
tattooed on my forehead (not really). We have had more plan B’s than I
like but have made the best out of each one, to the best of our
ability. Anyway, despite some ups and downs, we are adjusting well and
making new friends. My one friend Amanda, that’s what I call her,
suggested that I start a blog. She caught my interest in this because I
am not really up with blogs and such but she mentioned it would be a
great way to share all of my home creations and get out there in social
networking (haha!). So she is my motivator for this, let’s hope it
works! I hope you will enjoy my thoughts, recipes, funny mom moments
and anything else I come up with….which could be interesting, I surprise
myself sometimes! Take care and enjoy!<br />
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