Busy Busy Busy!

I've been working on a new venture for the past week or so and it has been occupying most of my time. Introducing.... LU LU BOWS BY SHELLE

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lu-Lu-Bows-by-Shelle/201628823189095

I'll get back to regular posts here soon. :)

xoxox,
Shelle

Lovely Leftover Pizza

      So in my last recipe post, I mentioned that I made an extra piece of BBQ chicken. Well I used that chicken to make one of my favorite quick dinners... BBQ chicken pizza! Here's Watcha need:

1 package of uncooked pizza dough (I get mine for cheap from Trader Joes, and it's the best in my opinion)
1 BBQ chicken breast
1/2 Medium white onion
1 Bell pepper (your choice of color I used 1/2 red 1/2 green)
1 Sprig of cliantro
1 Bottle of BBQ sauce (whatever was used on the chicken)
1 Small package of shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 400*

Start out by taking the dough out of the packaging and putting it on a lightly floured cutting board. Let it hang out there for 20 minutes and don't touch it.

 While you're waiting, chop the chicken into bite size pieces and set aside.

Also chop up the onion, bell peppers, and cilantro.

After the dough is done resting, get out your pan. It can be sqaure, round, whatever. I used a pizza stone for mine. Depending on what you're comfortable with, you can either roll the dough or stretch it. Stretching it is more challenging but more effective. Once you've got your dough in the pan, start layering on your toppings:


Sauce first of course!

                                                Pile everything else on however you'd like.

                          Pop it in the oven. 20-30 minutes later you'll have this lovely little number:

Let it stand for a few minutes, slice and enjoy!!!

Luck O' the Irish!

      I'm not 100% Irish. But, when asked about my heritage, I always say, "I'm IRISH!" My Irish blood is not plentiful, but it runs deep. My Gramps made sure we knew we our Irish heritage, and every St. Patrick's Day he'd tell us about it. I wish I could say I remember the stories, but sadly I don't. But I will always remember the twinkle in his eye. And I'll always remember this blessing by his chair:

Today, I made corned beef and cabbage for dinner. In remembrance of that wonderful man. He is forever in my heart. 

Sending X's and O's your way Gramps!

Love,

Shell Shell

Mmmmmmac 'N Cheese!

      One of the goals I set for myself when we got married was to try a new recipe at least once a week. Well I'm on a roll this week! I've tried three new recipes this week. I'll start with one I've been wanting to try for a long time. Mac 'N Cheese! Yummy! Here's whatcha need:

2 Cups shell pasta (I used farfalle but definitely use shells instead)
1/4 cup of butter (1/2 stick)
1 Can of Evaporated milk (12 oz)
2 Large eggs
1 Teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 Teaspoon pepper
1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 Cup Velveeta cheese, cubed


Start by cooking the pasta. Don't cook it all the way or you'll have mushy mac. Drain the pasta and put it back in the pan. Cut the butter:
And add it to the pan.

Whilte thats melting away, combine the evaporated milk, eggs, dry mustard and cayenne pepper in a bowl and wisk it all together:

Add that too the pot and let it hang out for a minute.
Once the mixture is nice and hot, add the cheese:

Once all the cheese is in keep stirring it until it's all good and melted. Then put the whole mixture in a 1 1/2 quart glass baking container and pop it in the oven at 350* for about 25 minutes. Then you end up with this melty goodness:

I served this with baked BBQ chicken and corn. Big hit! (SECRET: When making BBQ chicken always make a little extra. Stay tuned for the next recipe to see why.)

xoxox
Mrs. Wahl

New.

      There's a lot of things in my life that are new at the moment. I have a new home. Which means a new address, new bills, new chores, new furniture, new things to find places for. I also have a new name. Which means very soon i'll have lots of paperwork to do ( so not looking forward to that.) But the reason for all of this "new" is my wonderful new husband! Together we're figuring out this whole new life together. So far, we're 19 days in and we're loving it! We are so excited about this new chapter in our lives, and hope that you enjoy watching our story unfold.

xoxox