Monday, July 25, 2011

Make It Monday - Mango Avocado Chicken Salad Bowls

I made these delicious salad bowls last week.
They were absolutely scrumptious!
Try this recipe and let me know what you think!

Mango Avocado Chicken Salad Bowls
{Recipe courtesy of Pilsbury Bake Off Magazine}

Vinaigrette
1/2 c. cubed peeled mango
2 Tbs. mango nectar
2 Tbs. white wine vinegar
1 Tbs. lime juice
1 Tbs. orange juice
1 Tbs. honey
1/3 cup vegetable or olive oil

Bowls
4 flour tortillas - burrito size
1/2 Tsp. ground cumin
1/2 Tsp. salt

Salad
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 1/3 cups cubed peeled mango
1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups cubed peeled avocado
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped seeded jalapeno
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 Tsp. salt

Preparation:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray inside of 4 oven proof 2 cup soup bowls with non stick cooking spray, set aside.

In food processor or blender place all vinaigrette ingredients except oil. Cover and process until smooth. With the processor or blender running, slowly pour oil in until mixture is thickened.

Spray 1 side of each tortilla with non stick cooking spray. Sprinkle cumin and salt evenly over sprayed sides of tortillas. Press tortillas, seasoned sides up, in bowls. Place bowls in 15x10x1 inch pan. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove tortillas from bowls; place upside down on cooling rack. Cool completely.

In large bowl, mix chicken and mango. In small bowl mix lime juice and avocado. Add avocado and remaining salad ingredients to chicken mixture; mix well. Add vinaigrette; mix well.

To serve, place a pile of lettuce in the bottom of the bowls and spoon chicken salad into tortilla bowls. Serve immediately.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

That's Crafty Thursday

So if you're like me, you have a never ending craft list.
I am always finding tutorials I want to try and can't keep up!
Here's my list for this week that I am adding to my Craft to Do List at Pinterest.
Give some of them a try!

It's a Cinch Skirt @ Cutting Corners


Pippa & Rascal - Stuffed Softie Pattern @ Ruffles and Stuff

Booster Seat Cushions @ Smashed Peas and Carrots
Hope you can find some use in these tutorials!
Happy Thursday everyone!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Website Wednesday - Fabric Bows and More Blog

I am always finding new websites and blogs that I LOVE.
One would if you are on your computer working and browsing as much as I am! :)
Here's my favorite one this week:


Since my daughter was born, well before that, I have been making bows.
And now that I am having another girl, I am go to this blog often to find some new fresh hairbow ideas!
So head on over and try some of their awesome tutorials!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Tutorial Tuesday - Jewelry Holder Tutorial

Here we are, super behind on posts again.
I am not sure why I get so behind...oh wait, an ever enlarging pregnant body, a 2 year old and a 5 year old, a stay at home job, and all my other Mommy duties...that might be it! ;)
I apologize.

Today I wanted to highlight some awesome Jewelry Holder Tutorials.
I purchased all the neccessary items to make my own, but haven't started and will have to show the final product on Finished! Friday.

Here are some of my favorite tutorials I have found this week:

DIY Jewelry Holder @ I Can Find The Time
Frame Earring Holder @ Don't Waste Your Homemaking
DIY Jewelry Holder @ The Eclectic Owl
Here's my version:

Picture Frame Jewelry Holder Tutorial
I have been wanting to make a jewelry holder for a long time.
The reason why?
My obnoxious pile of jewelry in my closet...gross huh.
So here is my tutorial for a jewelry holder, using only things I found around my house.
Supplies Needed:
- 1 Old Picture Frame
- Old (or new) Kitchen Drawer Liner
- Staple Gun with staples in it
- Hammer
- Nails
Step 1:
Flip over your frame over and remove the whole entire backing.
You can leave it for hanging purposes if you'd like.Step 2:
Measure out the drawer liner to match the size of your frame.
Step 3:
Staple the liner to the back of your frame.
REMEMBER: Keep the liner as tightly stretched as you can while stapling.
This will help keep the weight of the earrings you will be hanging there more secure.This is what it looks like when you are finished:
Step 4:
Now take your nails and hammer them to the bottom of your frame.
Add as many as you would like.
Step 5:
Hang your frame where you like and embellish it with your jewelry!
Share links to your holders with my by leaving a comment!
Can't wait to see what you make!

Monday, July 11, 2011

Make It Monday - Chicken Salad Cups


I used this recipe for my daughter's party Saturday.
It turned out delicious!
They are super easy and perfect for a light lunch, or any party!
Here's the recipe:

Chicken Salad Cups
Ingredients:

Croissant cups
(basically little squares of croissant dough placed in a cupcake pan and pre-cooked to form little cups)

2 1/2 cups cooked chicken
3/4 cups sliced grapes
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1-2 Tbs. lemon juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
a pinch of celery seed

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together and serve in the croissant cups or on a croissant.

They were a big hit at the party and super duper easy and delicious!
Make them and let me know how they turn out!