Project Pinterest: Fajita Seasoning Mix

Hello! We had a lot of great projects shared here last week. It's hard to choose a favorite, but I will! This week my favorite link-up was Denise's from her blog Run DMT! Her humor about Martha Stewart cracked me up! Her Martha Stewart Shortbread Candy Bars looked devine. Denise, look for you "I've Been Featured" button in your inbox!

On to this week's project. We have a few favorite meals that rotate at our house. One is fajitas! Usually I bought prepackaged seasoning mixes (which of course have all the icky stuff like msg in them) and was ok with that because I tend to like what is convenient and easy. Until, I came upon the notion that you could easily make your own fajita seasoning with spices you most likely already have in your cupboard! I found the pin at forthemommas.com.

I quadrupled the recipe so I could have it to use whenever I needed it without having to drag all the spices out again. 

See, I'm all about quick and easy!

4 TBSP cornstarch

8 tsp chili powder

4 tsp sugar

2 tsp salt

4 tsp paprika

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp cumin

Mix all thoroughly and put in an empty spice container for later use.

I don't have a picture, but I thought I'd share how I make fajitas too.

Cut up an onion in thick (1/2 inch) slices. Cut up a green pepper in thick slices. Cut up a red pepper in thick slices. Cut a protein (our favorite is thin, lean steak) in strips. Heat a large skillet on medium-high. Add a little EVOO or canola oil. Toss in meat and cook for a minute or so, or until it's no longer pink. Add in veggies and seasoning. Stir around and cook until preferred doneness. Serve in a tortilla shell with sour cream. Yum!

I can't wait to see what you've done with week!

Here are the guidelines for Project Pinterest:

1. Decide which pin on Pinterest you’d like to recreate.

2. Create it!

3. Flop or success, create a blog post about your re-do and include the original pin’s url.

4. Add the Project Pinterest button to your post so others can join in too!

5. Link up and check out other bloggers’ posts!

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Sarah:)

Project Pinterest: Taco Pizza Just Like Taco Bell's

Well hello! It's been so long since we've seen each other for Project Pinterest. Welcome back! We have a new co-host. Let me introduce you to Sandee from In the Hill of North Carolina! Between us, we've go the Carolinas covered!

We're shaking it up a bit too and will each choose a favorite project each week and feature the "winning" project on the next week's Project Pinterest post and you'll get this "I've Been Featured on Project Pinterest" button to proudly display on your blog!











 

OK, on to the project! Anyone else a huge Taco Bell fan? I'm not a fast-food junkie. I could care less about ever eating at a McD's, Sonic, KFC, etc., but I could not live without Taco Bell!

I found the post on The Country Cook's blog.

Here's what you need:

tortillas

ground beef (or turkey)

taco seasoning

refried beans

enchilada sauce (red or green)

shredded cheese (Mexican blend works well)

chopped roma tomatoes

Preheat the oven to 350. You can either fry your tortillas or brush a little EVOO on the front and back side of each and bake for about 4-5 minutes per side or until crispy and brown. 

Meanwhile, brown the ground beef, drain grease, and add seasoning. Open refried beans and warm them in the microwave or stove top. 

*The key to keeping the tortillas nice and crispy is to have a nice and hot baking stone to cook them on.*

Put a tortilla on the stone. Spread refried beans on and heap seasoned ground beef on top of the beans. Place another tortilla on top. Pour on the enchilada sauce to cover the tortilla. Top with cheese and tomatoes.

Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Eat and enjoy! I know you will!

Here are the guidelines for Project Pinterest:

1. Decide which pin on Pinterest you’d like to recreate.

2. Create it!

3. Flop or success, create a blog post about your re-do and include the original pin’s url.

4. Add the Project Pinterest button to your post so others can join in too!

5. Link up and check out other bloggers’ posts!

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I can't wait to see what you've done this week!

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Sarah:)

Project Pinterest: Easy Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe

I LOVE easy. I love chocolate! I love recipes whose ingredients I always have on hand. So, it's no wonder that  this recipe is a new favorite of mine! I found the recipe on The Girl Who Ate Everything blog and pinned it immediately! Who wouldn't LOVE these toffee bars?

The recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything's blog is

40 salted saltine crackers or enough to line your pan

1 cup unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 cups milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips

(optional) 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Please go check out her blog for all of the easy instructions. I followed them to a "T". You'll LOVE it, I just know it!

What have you made from a pin? Can't wait to see it!

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Sarah:)

Project Pinterest: Blueberry Crisp

Our blueberry season here is in the middle of the summer. Blueberries are in season somewhere because for the past two weeks Publix has had them on sale for $1.99 a quart. We're eating them as fast as we can buy them! Making blueberry crisp is one thing I like to make with them.

I found the pin on Becky Bakes.

 

Here's the recipe!

Blueberry Crisp

Filling:

5-6 cups blueberries

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Topping:

1 cup flour (I used 1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 white.)

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (I didn't have a lemon so I just added a few splashes of lemon juice.)

1/2 cup butter, melted (I used Brummel and Brown.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a baking dish, set aside. Place the berries in a large bowl, set aside. Whisk together the cornstarch and sugar. Sprinkle over the berries and toss together. Add the lemon juice and toss until well coated. Place in a baking dish.

Combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, spices and zest in a bowl. Add the melted butter and toss until it is all well combined. Sprinkle the topping over the blueberries. Bake for 45 minutes or until the berries are bubbling all along the edges and the topping is golden brown.

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I can't wait to see what you've made! Please link up with Katie and me!

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Sarah:)