Friday, January 28, 2011

DIY décor

Most girly girls love flowers.  These flowers from Dana Made It are darling, inexpensive, and will never wilt!  Plus, they could  be used for everyday decoration, or for a shower/party.  We haven't tried making these yet, but they look pretty simple and cute.  Visit Dana for the full tutorial! 


N&E

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

valentine's day cuteness

February is getting so close... and that means Valentine's Day is near!!!  This valentine themed party from Hostess With the Mostess is absolutely ADORABLE.  Obviously, we had to post it here!  Here are a few photos.


N&E

Sunday, January 23, 2011

oldie, but goodie

Rice Krispy Treats are an oldie, but still a goodie.  If you're having a sweet tooth craving or are hosting a get together, this simple recipe is always a reliable crowd pleaser.  They're also not too heavy on calories :o) 


taco pie recipe

Hi everyone!  So I have another recipe {courtesy of my Aunt Gail} that is delish and packed full of meat.  It's called Taco Pie.  I made this for a bunch of guys and they gobbled it up.
















Ingredients
1 pkg low fat or regular Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
{I used two pkgs.  One wasn't enough for some reason.}
1 lb lean fresh ground turkey breast
1 16 oz medium thick & chunky salsa
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese



Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Brown ground turkey in skillet until no pink shows.
Drain and add jar of salsa.
Let simmer while you put the dough in a pie plate.
Press onto bottom and sides to form a crust.
{I had a little extra dough, I wove it over the top}
Add turkey mixture.
Sprinkle all the cheese on top.
Bake at 450 for 20 minutes.
You may want to protect the crust from browning too much by putting foil around the edges.

And here's your finished product :o)

Saturday, January 8, 2011

wonderous wreath

Wreaths can be used year round as decoration {not just the holiday season}.  This is so very cute and also cheap.  Gotta love that!  If you already have a glue gun, you only need a few things that can be purchased at the dollar store.  We made this entire wreath for just $2 with a wicker wreath {$1} and a book {$1}.  For the full tutorial, visit Living with Lindsay.  Eli loves languages and collects dictionaries, so we bought a dictionary at the dollar store, and voila!  Hope you guys give it a try! 

Here's Lindsay's version.
And here is the Elizabeth & Nicole version.
Isn't it cute?
N&E

Thursday, January 6, 2011

black bean quesadilla recipe

This recipe never fails to fill empty tummies!  It's pretty simple and, of course, tasty.  It's also great if you have vegetarian guests.  Here's what you'll need.
















Ingredients:
1 can black beans - rinsed & drained
Ground cumin to taste {approximately 2 - 3 teaspoons}
Salt to taste
5 green onions
1 package of tortillas
Butter
16 oz bag of shredded cheese

Directions:
Put rinsed and drained beans in a bowl.

Rinse your green onions, cut off the root, and the top {basically using the white base}.

Cut onion into little slices & mix in with beans.

Season mixture with salt to taste {give your salt shaker a few good shakes}.

Sprinkle the cumin on the beans & onion and stir it all until they look nice and coated.

Butter the outside of your tortillas and place them on a baking sheet.

Spread the bean mixture on your tortilla.

Sprinkle with cheese {the more, the yummier}.

Top with another tortilla.

Repeat this until you've used the entire bean mixture.

It should yield about 4 quesadillas {depending on how bean-y you like them}.

Heat oven at 400 degrees and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until brown and crispy.
Enjoy!

cheap and cute décor

Decorating is so much fun, but can be so costly.  Here's a super cute idea from Southern Living for a mirror with a unique touch.   With a stencil and etching cream, you can decorate with any design you choose.  The mirror featured here was only $15.  Click on the images for a larger view and directions or check out Southern Living for the full tutorial!.

Here's the necessary supplies: