Tasty Tuesday

Happy Middle of the week everyone!

Just two more days until a long holiday weekend, wooohooo! Here is a wonderful recipe for you to take home and try. It will come in handy for those football parties right around the corner too.

Cheesy Bacon Oven Chips 

• 1 large, uniformly-shaped russet potato, scrubbed well and sliced into 1/8" rounds*
• cooking spray
• 3/4 C. shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 T. crumbled bacon (about 2 slices) - I used real bacon bits
• chopped parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Bring sliced potatoes to a boil in cold, salted water to cover for 5 minutes.  Carefully drain, and transfer slices to a paper-towel lined countertop or cutting board.  Pat to dry.

Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray, and lay out potato slices so they are overlapping on it.  Spray lightly with additional cooking spray, then sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste.  Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese & bacon.  Bake 12-14 minutes in preheated oven until cheese is melted & bubbly.  Serve with chipotle ranch sauce (recipe below).  Serves 2.

*You can use 2 medium-sized potatoes rather than 1 large.  Also, I like to leave the skin on but you can peel the potatoes if you prefer.

Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce

• 1 T. ranch dressing
• 3 T. sour cream
• 1/4 t. chipotle chili powder
• 1/8 t. cayenne (adjust more or less depending on how spicy you want).
• 1/8 t. salt
• 1/8 t. garlic powder

Place all ingredients in a small bowl, and stir to combine.  Refrigerate any leftovers.

Courtesy of: Vittles and Bits

Tasty Tuesday {Restaurant Favorites}

Happy Tuesday Everyone!


Today we are sharing some amazing recipes that replicate some of your favorite restaurant favorites! My favorite thing about re-creating a recipe myself is that I can control what does or does not go in it. I can change or add things and make it healthier.

Enjoy!



Chili's Copycat Queso


Here's what you'll need:

- 1 can Hormel Chili (no beans)
- 16 oz. box Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

You can make this in a pan on the stove or in a crockpot. Mix all spices and the can of chili in pan/crockpot. Next add cheese and lime juice. Cut the cheese up so that it will melt quicker. You will add the milk in last as this determines the thickness. Put in as much or as little milk as you would like. Keep in mind that it will thicken more as it cools. Put in a serving bowl and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of: The Blonde Can Cook

Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients:

- 12 sticks part-skim, reduced sodium mozzarella cheese sticks (Sargento tastes the best)

- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 5 tablespoons Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 5 tablespoons panko crumbs
- 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 can olive oil cooking spray

Directions:

Cut cheese sticks into halves to give you 24 pieces. Place cheese in the freezer until cheese is frozen. In a small bowl, whisk the egg. In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, panko, parmesan cheese and dried parsley. Dip the frozen sticks in flour, shaking off the excess, then into the egg, then coat with the crumbs. Repeat this process with the remaining cheese placing them on a tray with wax paper. Place cheese back into the freezer until ready to bake (this is a must or they will melt before the crumbs get golden).

When ready to bake preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with oil. Place frozen cheese sticks on baking sheet. Spray the tops of the mozzarella sticks with a little more oil and bake in the bottom third of your oven until crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and bake and additional 4 to 5 minutes watching them closely so they don't melt.

Makes 24 pieces.

Courtesy of: skinnytaste.com

Wedding Wednesday {Trends}

This week's Wedding Wednesday features the top trends for Fall 2012 in the bridal world. For those of you planning a small get together or a big bash here are all the things you need to know for your special day.


Without further adieu, here are your



Top 10 Wedding Trends for Fall 2012


1. Ritzy Ranch Weddings

More and more we are seeing ranches and old venues used for ceremonies and receptions. Plain barns are brought to life through floral, lighting, and decor.

2. Long Sleeves & Lace

As we have all seen lace has made a giant step back into the world of fashion. As well as long sleeves with the trend of vintage. Strapless still lines dress stores but expect to see more coverage but with a twist. Like, sexy sheer backs. Lace is popping up on everything from cakes to decor!

3. Enchanting Flowers

With magical settings of fantasy movies like Twilight and Snow White, brides have much inspiration to work with. Think: soft and decadent floral. Whites and Neutrals are in big this season!

4. Watercolor Designs

Watercolor touches are being used on everything. Like dresses, invitations, and seating cards. Watercolors give weddings the perfect creative touch with a soft and whimsy look. Pastels like pink, and violet along with nudes are the "it" colors for this season. 

5. Bombshell Brides

Playing up your best features is what will bring your inner and outer beauty. This season it is all about the brides (hasn't is always been?). Whether it's the shapely dress you choose, your hair, eyes, or pouty lips, work it and everyone won't be able to stop staring!

6. The Panoramic Wedding Portrait

Following the trend of vintage inspired weddings, are the classic portraits. Some photographers are going for the more classic photo ops. Why not a panoramic photo of everyone at the wedding? Express the ideas and details you want captured with your photographer ahead of time. 

7. Snow White Wedding Dresses

Brides are opting out of the traditional white wedding dresses and going for a more mysterious and sexy vibe. Inspired by the films Snow White and The Huntsman and Mirror Mirror are giving bride's the idea of wearing a light and airy dress in different colors. 

8. Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties

Soon-to-be Brides and Grooms are opting of the party like events that usually consist of going out, booze, feather boas. Couples are having fun with friends doing awesome "activities". They boys are taking up race care driving, rock climbing, and even cattle herding! While the girls choose from an array of things from shopping & pedis to kick boxing. 

9. Wedding Videos

Couples are adding more to their videos rather that just "The Day Of." They are adding in snippets of personal trips, bridals, parties, etc. We are seeing more and more videos becoming more movie like as well. Forget that Plain Jane type wedding video and turn your special day into one romantic movie!

This is so cute!

10. Mega-Moons

Couples are opting on longer and more exotic Honeymoons. Bets are this is a better option! Sure, the price may be a little hefty, but you'll come back to the real world way too soon so make time to enjoy each other! 

Tasty Tuesday {Sweet Treats}

Today's Tasty Tuesday is full of sweetness! Who doesn't love trying some new recipes for goodies?


First recipe of the day is:


Rolo Stuffed Sugar Cookies
Makes 16 cookies



- 1 batch store bought or homemade sugar cookie dough
- 2 packages Rolos


Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Take 1 Tb of cookie dough and flatten. Wrap around 1 Rolo candy, Roll into a ball and set on cookie sheet. Bake for 14 minutes. Let cool & enjoy!


Try this fun recipe with other cookie dough flavors and candies!



If the first recipe wasn't super delicious how about a second sweet treat?!



Chocolate Chip S'more Cookies


What other way to keep on celebrating Summer until it's gone than chocolate chip s'more cookies?!


-Batch of store bought or homemade chocolate chip cookie dough
-Graham Crackers
-Hershey's Chocolate Bars
-Marshmallows

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Create a s'more and layer chocolate chip(use as much as needed or desired) cookie dough on top and bottom of s'more. Mold around the s'more until completely covered. You can do half size of normal s'mores or create a regular size. This will result in a bigger cookie size. Place on cookie sheets far apart as they spread widely. Bake for 15-17 minutes. If doing the larger size you may need to adjust baking time.




Let us know how it turned out. Leave a comment below or e-mail us at gooddaybakery@earthlink.net

Enjoy, and Have a Good Day!

Wedding Wednesday {Beverage Stations}

Today's Wedding Wednesday will feature beverage stations. This is a quickly growing trend and budget friendly! 

I found this eye candy on Pinterest. Don't you just love that site??

Check out your local and state liquor laws as well as with your venue's rules for serving alcohol. 

Decorating with candles, floral, fruit garnishes, and straws is a great way to dress up any beverage table. 

Tropical Beverage Table 

Love the twine on these beverage containers. Note: if serving outside be sure your beverage containers have lids to keep the bugs out and keep the drinks sanitary!

Vibrant colors with lots of fruit!

I hope today's Wedding Wednesday gave those of you planning an event some great ideas!