Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Sugar Cookie Bars


(photo courtesy of The Girl Who Ate Everything)

These are WAY better than sugar cookies!!  I'm actually not a huge fan of regular sugar cookies but these are addicting! 

Here's the link to the recipe:
http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2010/06/sugar-cookie-bars.html

Cilantro Lime Slaw

Can I just say.....I love this stuff!!!  I got this recipe off of makeit-loveit.com and it is supposed to be served on top of sweet pork tacos.  Pork tacos will never be the same without it! But I've also taken it to a few BBQ's and potlucks just as a coleslaw and it's been a hit every time!  I'm only posting the slaw recipe but if you want the pork recipe just let me know...it's delish too!

1 package Cole Slaw or whole shredded cabbage (red cabbage is good!)
1 c. Mayonnaise
1 c. cilantro, chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. Lime juice
1/2 tsp. Cumin

Combine all but slaw in a mini food processor-or chop and combine by hand (I just chop the cilantro and garlic, whisk the other ingredients together, then add the cilantro and garlic).  Mix desired amount of dressing with slaw mix no more than 30 minutes before serving.  **If you use a head of cabbage, I would recommend using half of it then see if you need more if needed. 

-If you try it, let me know what you think!

Spinach Salad Wraps

So....It's been a while but I have a list of recipes that I've been wanting to post so I'll start with this one.  I love this one for summer!  I cut it out of one of Mom's "Better Homes & Garden" magazines last year and it's delicious every time I've made it (plus-it's super easy, which is always a plus).

5 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. snipped fresh parsley (I just use dried)
1 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dry mustard (I just use a little bit of regular yellow mustard)
1 tsp. olive oil
1 5-oz. pkg. fresh baby spinach (about 5 cups)
6 10-inch flour tortillas
6 slices mozzarella cheese-torn in half (shredded is good too)
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
12 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and drained (or just use precooked, crumbled bacon)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions (green onions are good too)
3 hard boiled eggs, sliced

1.  For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar, sour cream, sugar, parsley, salt, garlic, and mustard until combined.  Whisk in the olive oil; set dressing aside.
2.  Divide spinach among flour tortillas. Top with cheese, mushrooms, bacon, onion, and sliced egg.  Drizzle with dressing.
3.  Roll up tortillas.  If necessary, secure with toothpicks.  If desired, wrap in waxed paper and cut in half to serve.  Makes 6 servings.

-The only tip I have is that I like to cook the mushrooms in a little olive oil (or toss them in with the bacon) just a little bit before I put the wraps together.  I've tried it both ways but I like them better cooked