Pizza Puffs

Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

I promised a sweet lady I work with that I would upload these awesome easy appetizers. 

E-A-S-Y! and from Pinterest! Its a Rachel Ray recipe, she never disappoints, and Wes and I plan to add many more ingredients to make them different every time!

3/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
pinch of salt and red pepper flakes
3/4 cup milk
1 egg lightly beaten
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cubed pepperoni
1/2 cup pizza sauce

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a mini muffin pan (we used a regular size pan)
In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, seasonings, salt and red pepper.
Whisk in milk and eggs.
Stir in both cheeses and pepperoni.
Let mix stand for ten minutes.
Stir the batter and divide into muffin cups.
Bake 20-25 minutes, until puffed and golden.

We make a homemade pizza sauce and serve it warmed!
Delish and EASY!

moscow mule

Moscow Mule

So good. Made popular from Oprah behind the scenes. Simple and tasty.

2oz vodka

2oz lime juice

8oz ginger ale

add all to shaker and serve over ice.

homemade pizza sauce

This week on date night we decided to have homemade pizza. (while watching goodfellas...perfect) this sauce on a ready made crust, mushrooms, pepperoni, garlic, onions and cheese...mmmmmm!

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or veg oil
• 1 (26oz) can of fresh tomatoes *thank you nanny :)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1. In a saucepan saute the garlic in the olive oil.

2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil. 

3.Simmer for 30 minutes uncovered.

Silver Hunk Martini

Silver Hunk Martini

(Courtesy of sheila)

equal parts vanilla vodka and pineapple juice.

add to shaker with ice. 

Serve in chilled martini glass.

Smells delish. tastes delish.

Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder

Wes is the cook in this relationship no doubt but I can follow a recipe like no other...

and while reading Better Homes and Gardens I came across one we had to try.

Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder

• 8 slices of bacn, chopped
• 1lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite size pieces
• 1 1/2 cups chopped red sweet pepper
• 1 cup sweet onion
• 1 to 2 fresh jalapeno peppers. finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 large yukon gold potatoes, chopped
• 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves

1. In a 5 to 6 quart dutch oven cook bacon unitl crisp. Remove with spoon; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan.
2. Add chicken to pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir over medium high heat until chicken is no longer pink; remove. Add sweet pepper and onion to pan. Cook and stir until tender. Add jalapenos and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in flour. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook uncovered, 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender; stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken, corn, cream, cayenne, and bay leaves. Simmer, uncovered 15 minutes; stir occasionally. Discard bay leaves.
3. Top with jalapeno slices and bacon.

We ate with crusty bread and chowed down. sooo good.

10 things.....

1.essie polish in french affair

2.ranunculus

3.Colin Stuart Caged Sandal

4. Tazo Chai Tea

5. Stress Relief Candle in Vanilla Verbena

6. any shirt with nautical stripes

7. Real housewives of new jersey

8. Real housewives of new york city

9. Michael Kors brown belt

10. my homemade bow tie necklace