So I’ve been slacking lately. Not on cooking, that I’ve actually been doing pretty good at, but at writing these posts. So today’s Dinner and a Movie post will have more recipes that normal. Some good, some bad, and some so-so. Overall, I’ve been having a lot of fun doing this. I just wish it wasn’t breaking the bank. The next recipes I do will probably be ones that I already have ingredients for or I know won’t cost me an arm and a leg at the store (normally I wouldn’t care, but I seem to be throwing away a ton of food). Here we go!
even had leftover ingredients because I couldn’t fit everything in my pan. So I made a second batch a couple days later. Guess what, still delicious. I would definitely recommend making this, but not if you’re looking for something quick and easy. Also, I want to share with you, I almost forgot to add the spices to the sauce. So, just a heads up, don’t forget this step! It wouldn’t be Tex-Mex without the brownish red sauce to give it a wonderful flavor. Thumbs up – make it Click here for Taste of Home Recipe - Tacoritos |
Grandma's Blackberry CakeThis cake sounds interesting, and it is. It tastes fine, but I’m not sure it’s worth all the trouble and I ended up throwing half of it away. There are so many spices that need to be added to this that I started to lose track of how much of each and where I was on the ingredients list. Not to mention I had to purchase them all! I did have fun squeezing my own orange though (thank Target for the super cute juicer). The orange I bought, Oh Em Gee it was so juicy, I couldn’t let the extra go to waste. I think that was my favorite part of the recipe, drinking the rest of |
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Long Island Iced TeaThese drinks have never been my favorite – unless strawberry flavoring is added, then wow delicious! (My drink of choice at Applebee’s). Nevertheless, I need to get through this cookbook at some point, so I played bartender at home and made some LITs. On one side, they tasted just like a LIT should taste. On the other side, not delicious. I don’t think I even finished it. And this is sad because, did you know how much alcohol goes into a Long Island? I spent like $50 at the liquor store! (If anyone wants to donate to the cause, send us an email please). I’m happy |
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Special Raisin PieI’m a little late on this recipe, as I made this for Pi Day (3.14! yeah!) and it seemed to be a hit. With the rum extract, it gives the impression that there is alcohol in the filling and to me it looked like a pecan pie but with raisins. As usual, it was a lot of fun making the lattice design on the top of the pie and (unlike the blackberry cake) my house smelled amazing when it was almost time to take it out of the oven! From the picture, you can tell I’m not a pro at making pies (yet). Do you think it would be helpful if I bought a smaller pie plate? I feel like the pie crust isn’t big enough for |
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Pat's King of Steaks Philly Cheese Steak RecipeIf I’m being honest with you, I’ve NEVER had a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich before. I know, what a shock right? It’s mainly because sandwiches are my least favorite thing to eat, but I do like subs so I had to try this one next. This recipe is apparently from the head honcho Philly cheesesteak guru in Philadelphia, Pat King. If you’re in Philly, this is the place to go for the sandwich. It was super easy to make! I thought the thin steak I bought wasn’t thin enough, so next time I’d probably try to slice it in |
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Colcannon PotatoesSo this recipe was not my favorite. Not because of taste, but because who just eats mashed potatoes without a main course? I don’t do much cooking unless it’s for the blog so these only got eaten right after finishing them and never again. One thing weird about this though, it has cabbage in it. I don’t eat cabbage, so I’m hoping that I bought the right kind at the store. I will say, I didn’t even realize that there was cabbage in there. The green onions really boosted the flavor and I threw some onion and garlic salt in there as well (I know I know, this isn’t part of the recipe). |
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SIX recipes! Wow, I wonder how many I can afford to do for the next post? Stay tuned!
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Dinner & a Movie
Bringing you food and drinks so that you can make movie night that much more delicious.
"Food is essential for life; therefore make it good"
Shannon does it Julie & Julia style as she cooks through a cookbook and shares thoughts and recipes along the way.
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