My Life as a Realtor – Day 219

My Life as a Realtor ~

Day 219:

Anticipated storm never really came!  Of course the kids were disappointed – but…  I had the day to myself – trying to do as much work as possible…

 

For dinner, I made a dish that I had seen on Rachael Ray – Grilled chicken, eggplant, tomato and mozzarella cheese.  Everything but the cheese gets grilled separately – drizzling olive oil and adding a dash of salt & pepper – stacking all and popping back in the over to just melt the cheese! Mmmmm!

                                               ~~ CLICK Here to view the recipe and video~~

Valentine’s Day Ideas by Evette

Valentine’s Day Ideas by Evette… on Rachael Ray

Click below for some great ideas that won’t break the bank!

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                                          Happy Valentine’s Day!

Football Food from Rachael Ray

Football Food from Rachael Ray…

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Even though I am not a big sports fan – I am looking forward to the Super Bowl!

 

Rachael Ray – Top 10 Recipes of the Year

Rachael Ray – Top 10 Recipes of the Year…

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I can’t pick a favorite – they all look delicious!

Cake Boss & Rachael Ray – Santa Cake

Cake Boss on the Rachael Ray show decorate a Santa Cake…

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Hungry Girl on Rachael Ray

Hungry Girl was on Rachael Ray – showing some great Guilt Free Recipes

                                                                ~ CLICK ~ to view video

                                                           Image from The Rachael Ray Show

Watch as Hungry Girl shows you tricks to cutting your calories in half!

Rachael Ray’s Meals for a Steal

Rachael’s Ray’s Meal for a Steal ~ CLICK ~  Watch this video of Rachael Ray on Good Morning America

Feeding your family economically – 2 meals for under $10 for 4 family servings.

Rachael Ray had 2 recipes –

• “Caprese Lasagna” ~ CLICK ~ Which simply consists of – Oven-Ready Lasagna Noodles – Fresh Tomatoes – Mozzarella Cheese – Basil   
• “Buffalo Chicken Flat Bread Pizza’s” ~ CLICK ~  Here you have Cubed Boneless Chicken – Hot Sauce – Chopped celery – Blue Cheese – Flat bread

Let’s go on a Picnic

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You can have a Picnic just about anywhere – park, beach, backyard, balcony, out of your trunk,…  anywhere.  All you need is a blanket, some good food and drinks!

From Kraft Foods here is a great recipe for Picnic Macaroni Salad ~ Picnic Pita ~ Picnic Menu

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Watch Rachael Ray’s ~ Picnic Menu Ideas Video from Food Network ~ CLICK ~ or get some great ideas with Rachael Ray and Massachusetts Best Sandwiches ~ CLICK ~.

Also, Picnic Potato and Chicken Salad Cups from Sunny Anderson for Food Network Magazine ~ CLICK ~ and for a TON of Picnic Recipes and Tips from Food Network ~ CLICK ~

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 So go out into the fresh air – along with good food and drink, bring a magazine, book, your I-pod – or nothing at all – just relax and have some good conversation!

Barbecued Burgers Indoors – YUM!

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Spring has sprung – bringing warm weather  – and warm weather attracts everyone outdoors!  One of our favorite things to do outdoors is BARBECUE!  Although, Springweather can be tricky – one day we’re in the 60’s, the next could be in the 40’s!  Being able to cook delish burgers indoors in great!  Here are some awesome recipes –

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        Rachael Ray’s –

•  Beer-Brasied Bacon, Bacon Cheeseburgers <CLICK>
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Burgers <CLICK>
• Chili Bacon Burgers <CLICK>
• Chicken Caesar Burgers <CLICK>
• Bull’s Eye Burgers <CLICK>

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Pasta – Inexpensive, Filling and Yummy!

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Looking to stretch your dollar and make easy, nutritious and delicious meals – PASTA!  I stock up when I shop at Shaw’s Supermarket in my hometown of New Fairfield, CT – when they have their 10 for $10 weekly sale items.  Many times, it is pasta – my favorite!

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There are so many different ways to prepare Pasta.  Here are just a few…

• Martha Stewart’s – Cooking Pasta – Simple steps to help you cook perfect pasta.
• Rachael Ray – Salad-a-Ghetti – Spaghetti and Salad come together in one dish!
• Emeril’s – Shrimp and Pasta– Add some chilis, garlic, lemon and green onion – BAM!
• The Neely’s – Easy Lemon Pasta with Chicken – Somethin’ Outta Nothin’
• Rocco DiSpirito – Spaghetti and Meatballs – Now that’s a MEATball!

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Please keep in mind that you can change these recipes around – omitting certain ingredients to suite your taste buds and your budget.

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For an even healthier dish, use Whole Wheat Pasta.  If your not crazy about the taste, mix half in with regular pasta! 

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Do you have leftover chili – chicken – veggies – steak – hotdogs? Cook some pasta, mix with your left overs and Voila!

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I’m in the mood to Bake!

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Oh how I love the smell of cake baking in the oven! Although, I have a secret… I prefer to bake by using box cake mix!  Sometimes, I’ll use Pillsbury’s Butter Recipe and add cinnamon – or nuts – maybe apples – or pineapple slices – throw in some raisons or mix a bunch of these – anything,  just to kick it up a notch!  Also, by adding 2 tablespoons of flour, it helps take away some of the “box” taste – that’s my mom’s secret!

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And if someone prefers blueberries, another chocolate chips and someone else wants it plain – make individual cupcakes – or divide the batter in half and make 2 loaves.  Voila! Everyone is happy! 

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Here are some great recipes from where else, but my FAVORITE sites –

•   Food Network <CLICK> has 2,788 recipes that came up when I search “Cake” – Wow! Too bad I couldn’t just back a cake for dinner for the next few months!
• Pillsbury <CLICK> – another one of my favorite sites – has a Banana-Chocolate-Caramel Cake recipe – Mmmm!
• Rachael Ray <CLICK> Even though Rachael is always saying she can’t bake much, she does have some “Yumo” recipes!  One is for Cake Mix Cookies
•  For some inspirations, watch Ace of Cakes <CLICK> Now those are some awesome cake bakers!!

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Calling all Bakers – Enter Pillsbury Bake-Off and you could win $1 Million Dollars!  Hey, you never know!

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Home for some Eggs!

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Sometimes my husband works through the night.  In the morning, on his way home, he’ll give me a call and say, “I’m coming home for some eggs!”

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• Pillsbury.com and Eggs!
• Eggs Recipes from FoodNetwork.com
• Eggs – Yumo! with Rachael Ray
• Learn about Eggs and How to Cook with them!
• Eggs – from AllRecipe.com
• ? Eggs, Good or Bad ?  from HealthyEats.com

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And remember, eggs are not only for breakfast – they’re great for lunch, dinner… anytime!

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Got Eggs?

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Favorite Comfort Food Recipes

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Here are some Comfort Food recipes from Food Network <CLICK> 

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And some Soup, Stew and Chili Recipes from Rachael Ray <CLICK>

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Super Bowl Sunday Snacks

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Oh Yeah!  It’s Super Bowl Sunday this weekend!  How exciting –  and I’m really not into sports – but please don’t tell anyone!  Although, I must admit that Super Bowl Sunday makes me almost want to become a football fan! 

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Of course one must eat while watching this big game – or else you’ll end up chewing on your finger nails or throwing something at the TV.  So…  here are some great recipes.  One of my favorite is from an awesome blogger – The Pioneer Woman – <CLICK> “The Pioneer Woman Cooks!”.  I of the snacks I plan on making is Zuchini Cakes – I could taste them now!

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And don’t forget RachaelRay.com  –  FoodNetwork.com and some BEER!

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So Go Team! Team! and I hope you all enjoy the game and don’t forget the commercials – CLICK here for 2008 SuperBowl Commercials.  – and here for the 2009 Ads.

Making Some Pizza – Yumo!

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Lately, my family and I have been making homemade pizza– Yumo!  Most of the time we buy the dough in our local supermarket – usually found near the deli, dairy and bakery departments.

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We’ll add fresh tomatoes, homemade sausage, tossed salad, different cheeses – or go cheese-less.  Add sauce, fried onions, peppers and any left over veggies.  It’s nutritious, inexpensive, filling, easy, goes great with soup during these cold winter nights and just plain old delicious!

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Here are some great recipes from Rachael Ray <CLICK> and The Food Network <CLICK>. 

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Have fun and remember kids of all ages could help – and – you can prepare the pizzas ahead of time and just pop them into the oven to have a meal ready in a flash!

Maybe on of you will be daring and try a Fried Egg Pizza – ??

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Bon Appetite!

It’s Time to Trim the Tree, Wrap the Gifts & Holiday Cheer!

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This past weekend, I purchased my freshly cut Christmas Tree.  I LOVE the smell of the pine needles and deciding where to place my ornaments.  This year, my family and I will have decorate the tree together – a wonderful holiday tradition.  With my mother visiting from Portugal, my husband and I working 7 days a week and my 5 kids running in different directions – it will take some planning!

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 – HGTV’s Trim the Tree <CLICK>

– Rachael Ray – Holiday Decorating <CLICK>

– About .com – Tips on Decorating Your Christmas Tree <CLICK>

– DIYnetwork – Gift Wrapping & Christmas Crafts <CLICK>

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Please stay safe – from ABC News –  Good Morning American – <CLICK> for Holiday Safety Tips Video

Holiday Cooking, Baking & Drinks!

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Oh the Holidays is always associated with FOOD!!  Here are some delicious recipes from some of my favorite sites:

• Rachael Ray’s guest, Gabrielle Union Candy Cane Cookies <CLICK>
• The Food Netwook – Giada’s Family Holiday Presentation <CLICK>
• Pillsbury.com – Cinnamon Christmas Tree <CLICK>
• HGTV – Holiday Tips for Christmas  –  Hanukkah  –  Kwanzaa  –  and  –  New Years!<CLICK>
• Evite.com – Holiday Brunch<CLICK>
• FineLiving.com – Holiday Cocktails<CLICK>

Please keep in mind that once you visit these different sites – go exploring on them for more Holiday Recipes and Entertaining Ideas!

Whether you and your family celebrate one or more of these Holidays – ENJOY!!

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