Summer Garden Goulash | Recipe
20 July 2018
The garden has been giving me some really great vegetables this summer. My zucchini plants just got started and I'm always looking for a fun and simple dinner where I can incorporate them (we do love zoodles but like to mix it up sometimes). The other night I just couldn't think of anything to make so I started combining a bunch of different recipes and items from the fridge, pantry, and the garden and we ended up with this really tasty goulash. You can use store-bought sauce and get the same effect but this time I used the homemade tomato sauce from the freezer that I had made the previous week.
Summer Garden Goulash
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, diced
1 tsp minced garlic
14 oz vegetable broth
14 oz homemade or jar tomato sauce
1 medium zucchini, chopped in cubes
2 cups farfalle or tube pasta
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (if needed)
fresh parsley
Brown meat with garlic and onion in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet.
Add tomato sauce and broth; mix well. Bring to boil. Add pasta and zucchini; mix well.
Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until pasta is tender.
Stir in Italian seasoning (if using) until blended; top with cheese and parsley.
Enjoy!
Whitening Sensitive Teeth at Home
09 July 2018
I’ve never been one for taking the time to whiten my teeth. Not that I had anything against it, who doesn’t love white teeth? But, I’ve never made it a priority or something high on my to-do list. But after years of being a coffee drinker, a wine drinker, a tea drinker and just an overall human being, my pearly whites [read: not so white] could use some love.
When I heard about Smile Brilliant I was very intrigued and after doing a bit of research I liked the results I saw that people were achieving. I was a tiny bit apprehensive at first, but after reading up on the process—I thought to myself, ‘What do I have to lose? Besides coffee stained teeth, that is..’ So, I decided to give it a whirl.
My box arrived quickly and packaged neatly. The instructions were very well written and the picture cards helped greatly. The first step I had to take was the create my molds. I was nervous at first to mix the molding clay together but if you pay close attention to the instructions, it should all go effortlessly. After my impressions were made I dropped them in the mail and waited for my customized trays to return.
When they arrived I was shocked at how perfect the mold had worked because they fit like a glove, even the imperfect teeth. Next up, it was time to start whitening. It took me a couple tries to find the perfect time, for me, to whiten. Once you place the small ribbon of whitening gel in the tray (don’t use too much- learned that the hard way) then you place them on your teeth for 45 minutes to 3 hours. After the first few minutes, you don’t realize they are there because they fit so well. After whitening, you move on to the desensitizing gel— that last step takes about 20 minutes and you can’t eat or drink afterward for a certain amount of time.
That being said, night time I always found was the easiest for me— I wanted to get it accomplished during nap time but since that’s usually my lunchtime it just didn’t work the times I tried. All and all, I have to say that I’m so very pleased with the company and the process. While there are several steps, it’s not difficult to get started. It just requires taking the time to let the process work. There is enough gel for several whitening procedures and you can tell some immediate results. I highly recommend Smile Brilliant to anyone looking for an easy and effective way to whiten their teeth.
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From the Vault | No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
05 July 2018
It's been a while since I posted this recipe--three years to be exact. It's been so hot and humid outside which has me craving bright and light recipes and this one is just too good not to share again. Also, Aaron is not a dessert fan but this is one of his favorites (second next to banana creme pie). If you have somewhere to go this is a great dessert to take, it's easy, looks impressive and taste amazing! The best part, you ask? --You don't have to heat up your kitchen to make it!
No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
Ingredients:2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed
3 1/2 cups whipping cream, divided
1/3 cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 sleeves graham crackers (I sometimes end up using less after I break a bunch)
4 ounces semi sweet baking chocolate, chopped
Directions:
Strawberry Icebox Cake-
-Hull the strawberries and slice into thin slices.
-In a mixer, whip 3 cups of cream (medium high speed) until it just holds stiff peaks.
-Add the confectioners sugar and vanilla extract. Whip to combine.
-Spread a small spoonful of the whipped mixture on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan, or platter.
-Lay down six graham crackers. Lightly cover the top of the graham crackers with a thin layer of whipped mixture, and then a single layer of strawberries. (Repeat three more times, until you have four layers of graham crackers.)
-Spread the last of the whipped cream over the top and swirl it lightly with a spoon. (I use my favorite icing tool)
-Then add a few more strawberries to the top.
Chocolate Ganache topping-
-Heat the remaining cream on the stove until bubbles form around the edges, then pour over the chopped chocolate. Let it stand for a few minutes, then whisk until the mixture is thick and glossy.
Drizzle over cake and then refrigerate at least 4 hours before enjoying!
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