More Pinterest Recipe Verdicts

So I've tackled a few more Pinterest recipes.  I'm determined that they will not just sit in cyberspace so I've brought them to our dinner table.  Some good, others...well I'll just say it could be the cook. Here is what we thought.

1.  Sweet & Spicy Bacon Chicken

So this recipe was everything I was hoping, and is probably one of my most favorite Pinterest recipes I've come across so far.  I grilled it rather than baked it which means all the credit goes to the hubby.  It was delicious and really didn't need anything extra to go with it.  In fact I'm making this again tonight!

 2.  Italian Fires

Truth be told we haven't been eating a lot of potatoes lately and when we do they are baked potatoes not fries.  We tried this a few weeks ago with some left over potatoes I had.  This is a Martha Stewart recipe, so you know its going to be good.  My concern was would it be easy and be as good in my kitchen as hers.  The verdict:  Yes.  These were good and takes just like fried fries rather than baked fries.  Everyone gave these a good thumbs up.

3.  Crockpot Pizza Casserole

This was a so so hit.  It gets points for taste, but the outsides got a little overdone.  I omitted the bell pepper since my kids are keen on it and I really made this for them.  I used ground sausage instead of hamburger meat as well.  This is one of those recipes I'll have to tweak and work out whats best for us and my crockpot.  Not horrible.  Not amazing.

4.  Pumpkin Fluff Dip

This was a huge hit with the family.  I made this last week to take with us on a picnic in the park.  Everyone loved it.  I served it with graham crackers and apples.  To be honest I was a little disappointed in it.  It wasn't quite what I was expecting (and I'm a big pumpkin pie lover).  I don't know if it need more spice or what, but the kids and husband loved it.  So to each his own.  I'd definitely say give it a try if your curious.

5.  Baked Zucchini Fries

We have been eating a lot of zucchini.  A lot.  I thought this would offer a new spin on something we've come used to eating, but it didn't turn out quite a lovely as I'd hoped.  First it was a little more difficult to make than just tossing them in the oven.  Not hard just more than I was expecting.  I couldn't find the planko crumbs she used so I used regular old bread crumbs which changed it a bit I think.  I also didn't have a cookie rack to cook them on so I cooked them right on the oven rack with a pan underneath.  All that goes to say that mine didn't turn out quite as nicely as the ones pictured above.  I felt they were a little bland so I'll add more spices next time.  I did serve them with marinara and that added lots of flavor and is probably a must for this recipe.

Going Beyond the Pin

You know we all do it.  Log into Pinterest and go pin crazy with everything we see.  In your head your like "that is so cute" or "I can do that" or "one day I'll learn to sew."  I have hundreds of pins.  Some are for the future, but most of them are things I could actually be doing today.  So I decided to actually do something about my pins, and by do something I mean do them.  I haven't done much, but I have cooked...a lot.  Below are some of the pinterest recipes I've tried out lately and my honest opinions of them.  If your interested in the recipe just click on the link for each.

1.  Garlic & Lemon Chicken

 This was really good, but if you aren't a fan of lemon it probably isn't for you.  My chicken didn't cook up as nice as this picture, but that is probably because I covered mine with foil to keep the veggies from drying out.  The result was awesome green beans and potatoes, but the chicken was a little dry.

2. Limeade Pie (once you click on the link you'll have to scroll down to find the recipe).

I made this for a church function a few weeks ago.  It was AWESOME!  I'm a key lime pie lover and this tasted just like it.  Not to mention is was so simple to make.  You can also make variations for pink lemonade and so on.  Definitely a keeper for me.

3. Grilled Mozzarella with pesto, tomato, & avocado

I didn't really follow the recipe.  I mean its a grill cheese how hard could it be.  I simply just put the ingredients together and wallah!  I didn't have any avocado, so I can't comment on that part, but my sandwich was yummy.

4.  Roast

On the pin I repinned, one pinner had written "the most amazing roast ever."  I will agree.  It was delicious and so easy.  We LOVED it!

Up next on the pinterest recipes to try is zucchini fries.  I'll let you know how those turn out soon.

Now beyond the pin.  The following is not a pinterest recipe, but I thought I'd share it anyway.

5. Phyllo Chicken Pie

My mother in law gave me this recipe.  It's a Publix Apron meal and it was wonderful.  We loved it.  Definitely worth a try if you are looking for something new and delicious.

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I cannot believe that it has taken me so long to blog. I LOVE blogging, but lately I have just not felt up to it. Perhaps it is this list of things I need to accomplish in the few moments I have, or maybe the need to just be lazy while my kids nap. Either way, I have missed writing my entire world down in cyber space. I only have a bazillion things to say and update my 2 or 3 readers on. Hang in there. I promise I will update SOON...maybe even later today if I have a few extra minutes. For now I have dinner preparations to attend to. So for those of you who feel the need to be part of my life, here is what we are having for dinner. Make a big dish for yourself!

Italian Bake

1 pkg sweet Italian sausage, scrambled and drained
3 jars Alfredo sauce
3 cups cheese it calls for shredded Parmesan cheese I used parma/mozzarella mix.

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can diced tomatoes
1 box pene pasta boiled -aldente
basil
garlic salt

Mix everything together (makes 9x13 plus some). Bake at 350 until good and bubbly. Cover with foil at the beginning of cooking and then take off at the end to brown top. Cook time is about 50 minutes.

Hope you enjoy!