~~~Baked Teriyaki Chicken~~~

 Hello! Last night I tried a new recipe and it was so good I wanted to share it with you. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs but you can use and pieces of chicken you want. This is my plate, I remembered to get a shot after I had started to cut my meat. Actually, it was so tender it almost fell apart!!! I just found my recipe on the internet. My poor cookbooks are VERY neglected, most are still packed!!!!

 Here are my ingredients assembled.

 The teriyaki sauce simmering.

 We started with a few shrimp as a little appetizer.

 Of course a nice glass of Pinot Grigio was my drink of choice:) Sorry about the bulb in the vase in the background. I had just gotten the vase and the bulb and had it there on the counter:) I am trying to grow a bulb of lilly in this vase, I'll let you know how it works:)

 We made a cocktail sauce of horseradish, ketchup and lemon juice. YUM!!!

 Since we had the shrimp, we just had a nice salad with our chicken. I mixed together baby spinach, torn romaine, tomatoes, green pepper, a LITTLE cheese, cucumber and mushrooms. I also made a home made dressing. I will give you both recipes at the end of this post.

Baked Teriyaki Chicken:
Ingredients
1 TBSP. cornstarch
1 TBSP. cold water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
6 skinless chicken thighs
Directions:
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar,garlic, ginger abd black pepper. Let simmer, stirring frequently until sauce thickens and bubbles.
Preheat oven to 425.
Place chicken in a lighly greased 9 by 13 pan. (I suggest lining your pan with foil as the sauce will stick to your pan and be hard to wash).  Brush the chicken with the sauce, turn over and brush the other side.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn pieces over and bake another 30 mins. (I only did 15 more mins., my thighs were done). Brush thighs with sauce every 10 mins. while cooking.
 ENJOY!!!!!


Poppy Sesame Vinagrette
4 Tbsp. sesame seeds
2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. paprika
4 tsp. minced dried onion
1 tsp. dried orange peel
3/4 cup sugar
Mix all ingredients in a shaker and ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!


I hope you enjoy both of these recipes. I am linking to:
On The Menu Monday-StoneGable

Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

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Feathered Nest Friday
Show and Tell Friday

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

 

 

Thanks for your visit. I read every comment and try to get back to you too. XO, Pinky

Galumpkis, or Polish Cabbage Rolls!!!!

Good Sunday morning!!! We went to dinner last night at friends and I volunteered to bring dinner. I had a hankering to make cabbage rolls so thought I would take them. I wanted to share with you how I make my Cabbage rolls. I apologize though because I forgot to take pictures of the process!!!! I know, BAD blogger!!!! But I will try to take you through it. Here we go:
 Ingredients
-2 pounds ground beef (I used meatloaf mix)
-2 stalk celery, chopped FINE
-2 small or 1 large onion chopped fine
-2 cups white rice, cooked
-salt pepper and garlic powder to taste
-1 large head of cabbage
2 small cans of tomato sauce
-2 cans of tomato soup

 First, remove the CORE from the cabbge. Then place the whole head in a big pot of water (to cover the cabbage). Bring to a boil and as it boils, remove each leaf to a colander. This usually takes about 10 mins. Meanwhile, cook your rice. Chop your onions and celery too.
Now mix together the ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic powder (I just eye it), rice and celery and onion. Place about a 1/3 to a 1/2 cup of the meat mixture onto a cabbage leaf, roll up and roll the sides in. Place seam side down in a lasagna pan. Repeat for each cabbage leaf. When the pan is full, mix tiogether the soup and tomato sauce and pour all over the cabbage rolls. I also sprinkle some more salt and pepper on top. Bake at 350 for about an hour. Mine took a little less than an hour. You can also do these ahead and freeze them. I recommend cooking them before freeing them, because if you don't they take FOREVER to cook after being frozen:):) I learned this the HARD WAY!!!!!!!!!!!:):)
I hope you will try these. We really enjoy them. I never liked cabbage til I had these. My MIL made them all the time and I loved them the first time.. Thanks for dropping by. I will be linking to:

SEASONAL SUNDAY

WOW US WEDNESDAY

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Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up~

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Rattlebridge Farm for Foodie Friday~

2805 for Potpourri Friday~

 I treasure EVERY comment, please let me know you were here!!!! XO, Pinky

Valentine's Lunch with Yvonne!!!!~~~

 HAPPY Valentine's day everyone!!! I hope you all had a love filled day. Today I had 2 friends for lunch and one was Yvonne of Stone Gable!!! Yes, we are good friends, we live about 45 mins. from each other. She hadn't been to the house yet so she was wanting to see it too. I think she liked it:):)  Since they were coming ON Valentines day I set a Valentines table, of course.I used a red with white tablecloth, my white chargers, a red polka dot plate, a heart shapped salad plate and a heart shaped bowl for our soup. Each place had a Valentine's lollipop and a box of Hershey's KISSES to take home. Since it was just lunch I kept things pretty casual.

 My white napkins were gathered in a heart shaped napkin ring.

 I used these stick on gel pieces for our glasses. There were lips, hearts etc.

 And a little box for goodies too!

 I placed the dessert dishes and forks on a cake plate but....NOONE ate dessert cause they are both dieting:(. I had cream puffs with chocolate sauce and chocolate dipped strawberries ready. I guess I will have to just eat them myself;):)

 For my centerpiece I used one of my anthurium plants and I just added some heart picks. I do have a great Valentine's centerpiece that I haven't found yet:):) It is an ivy topiary shaped into a heart with a sweet bird in  the middle. Hopefully it will turn up soon:):) But the anturium, has heart shaped leaves so it works!!!!

 Next to the centerpice I placed 2 heart shaped pillars.

 Let's light the candles!!!!! I shot these last night after the table was set.

 For our lunch we had split pea soup and a big salad with lots of veggies and chicken. I also made a home made dressing and will share that recipe too. It was a big hit!!!

Thanks so much for your viait. I am linking to:

Meet Me Monday http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/

Motivated Monday at Be Colorful

Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter

More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home Project

Savvy Homemade Monday at Home Savvy A to Z

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

 

It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess

Show and Share on Thursday at Southern Lovely

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations

Remodelaholic's Anonymous on Friday at Remodelaholic

Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at Addicted 2 Decorating

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Sew Darn Crafty Sunday at http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

WOW US WEDNESDAY

LET’S DISH

TABLESCAPE THURSDAY

SEASONAL SUNDAY

~~~Leopard Love!!!~~~

 Good morning!!! It is a gray and rainy morning here but at least it isn't snowing. As my title suggests, I love leopard anything!! Actually I love animal print. Just a touch though, in a room. I don't think it will ever go out of style. It has been around a LONG time and I bet will always be. So, I thought I would show you some of the leoard touches around my house. This first picture is the living room sofa, just ONE leopard pillow here. I also love that it blends so nicely with my blue and white collection. This next shot is a new candle holder I found recently. It is in the guest bathroom.

 and in the same bathroom I haver this tissue holder.

 This is my footstool in my office. I usually watch TV while I am sitting at the computer. (I like to multi task:):)

 This pretty box is in the master bath and holds my nighttime pills.

 A pretty hand towel next to my sink

 These towels are over the soaking tub..

 and the other day I remembered that I had a set of these votive holders. So, I put them on the window sill over the tub.

 These are downstairs in the family room.

 A soap dispenser in the downstairs powder room.

 and these towels that I found for a STEAL at Big Lots many years ago.

 This candle isn't leopard, more of a giraffe print, but still an animal print:) I also love elephants!!!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you al have a great week!!!! I am linking to:
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter

More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home Project

Savvy Homemade Monday at Home Savvy A to Z

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

WOW US WEDNESDAY

It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess

Show and Share on Thursday at Southern Lovely

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations

Remodelaholic's Anonymous on Friday at Remodelaholic

Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at Addicted 2 Decorating

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Sew Darn Crafty Sunday at http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

~~~Sunday Dinner!!!~~~

 Just a quick post so I can join in at the fun at Yvonne's on the menu Monday. Tonight we had meatballs for dinner, Joe's FABULOUS meatballs! I had a BIG salad and 2 meatballs and Joe had a large meatball Parm sandwich.

 I didn't want to have all that bread so that is why I made the salad. It was delish. Just simple ingredients: lettuce, cucumber, some cheddar cheese, sliced grape toatoes, sliced salad olives. I was too lazy to chop up a green pepper:) Here is my plate of meatballs. I shared the recipe before at this post:http://designsbypinky.blogspot.com/2012/12/joes-fabulous-meatballs.html   For those of you who missed it jump over and check it out. They really are good.

Thanks for your visit. XO, Pinky

On The Menu Monday-StoneGable

~~~TROPICAL, Winter Kitchen!!!~~~

 Well, we may have (VERY LITTLE) snow outside and HOWLING winds, but I want to feel warm breezes in a tropical setting!!! I long for Spring when I can go outside and enjoy gardening and just beng outdoors. So, I bring the tropics to my kitchen. It calms me and reminds me of all the good times I have had in Florida for MANY years. The buffet area has 2 pots with greens, a palm tree vase and another vignette to the right side.

 On the oven are 2 palm tree towels.

 Going around the room to the right.... the stove area

 sink area

 some close ups: I got this palm tree lamp many years ago at WALMART!!! I fell in love with it!

 I placed my topiary in this wrought iron stand. I couldn't believe it fit perfectly!

 Found this utensil holder at Bealls outlet in Fl. It is a great store and I have found alot of palm tree things there. I also have these VERY old S and P shakers. They were my in-laws and I think they came form a restaurant that they used to go to.

 I keep a cutting board next to the stove for prep. I have many different ones:) I like how the colors in this one blend so nicely with the granite. (I still can't believe I have granite counters:):)

 Another little corner vignette.

 Dish soap and hand lotion.

 A pretty plate and another candle holder and cadle. I love lighting them at night.

 At the bar I have 2 palm tree, straw placemats.

 This is the arrangement I made several years ago. I added the sticks recently to give it more height and presence.

 Love the faux moss on it. And the other piece is a wax burner.

 On top of the fridge are 2 candlesticks and one of my favorite pieces in the middle.

Hope you have enjoyed looking around my kitchen. Soon it will be time to bring out the Bunnies!!!!!!!! I will be linking to:
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

Meet Me Monday http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/

Motivated Monday at Be Colorful

Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter

More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home Project

Savvy Homemade Monday at Home Savvy A to Z

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess

Show and Share on Thursday at Southern Lovely

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations

Remodelaholic's Anonymous on Friday at Remodelaholic

Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at Addicted 2 Decorating

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Sew Darn Crafty Sunday at http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

2805 for Potpourri Friday~

The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays~

Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up~