Brownie Peanut Butter and Banana Pizza

First I will go ahead and say that this is a w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l dessert!!!  I first made this last year when we had a bunch of relatives over for Easter.  Only then I made it in a traditional brownie pan (instead of pizza).  I found this recipe while rummaging through some cookbooks that my mother-in-law found at a thrift store.  I don't know why someone didn't want it because it's got the yummiest desserts in it!
Since then I googled the recipe and it's quite popular.  Each one varies a bit but here's how mine went and if you try this you gotta come back and tell me how yummy it was!

Also, if you make this for Valentine's Day you could add strawberries or raspberries to it for some festive color!

Ingredients
1 box Brownie Mix
1 8 oz block of cream cheese room temp
1/4 sugar or more
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter or more
3-4 bananas sliced or fruit of choice
1/4 cup crushed nuts your choice
melted chocolate  for drizzle or syrup

Start by baking your brownie mix according to the box instructions.  Very lightly grease your pan.  You can either do this in a 12 inch pizza pan or brownie pan (either way the taste is the same).  Bake for about 20 minutes and cool.

Meanwhile blend your cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar with a blender until nice and creamy.  I give it a taste and see if I want more peanut butter or sugar.

When your brownie is cool spread this mixture over the top like icing.  Then place your banana slices over the top, then your nuts, then your chocolate drizzle.

Serves about 12

You will totally Enjoy!  I eat mine with a big glass of milk!

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Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Pinwheels

When it's past lunch time and I find my self getting hungry I sometimes go just for a snack to tie me over especially if I'm really busy.  I tossed together these Pinwheels today.  But then I thought these would make great simple game day appetizers as well.

Have you tried this cream cheese garden vegetable variety?  I personally have had it sitting in the refrigerator for some time because it's not exactly a favorite in my house.  But I really liked in this roll-up.

4 ingredients.
Cream Cheese - Garden Vegetable Blend
Sharp Cheddar Cheese - shredded or sliced
Sliced Ham - (I used lunch meat)
Tortillas

Just layer them on your tortilla starting with the cream cheese then roll up and slice.  Some people wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm but I don't bother.  I'm usually too impatient to wait and like to go ahead and throw down a few ;O
I thought the garden vegetable jived pretty well with the roll-up and it can't get any easier than that.

I actually liked the cream cheese garden vegetable blend better this way than I did on any bagel!  You can go one step further and add:
olives
tomato
red onion
cucumber
spinach
turkey or whatever you like to fancy it up.

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Beer Nuts Review and Giveaway ENDED

With the Super Bowl right round the corner Beer Nuts can keep you satisfied in the snacking category.  Beer Nuts is out of Bloomington Illinois and commits to bringing you the freshest product.  Beer Nuts manufacture/sell products including Peanuts, Cashews, Almonds, Bar Mix & more.  In addition, Beer Nuts sells a variety of gift baskets some of which would be a neat gift for Valentine's for the guy in your life.

I recently received  a Assorted 6-Pack Attack with T .  This shipped super quick and is quite a neat surprise. 
The gift set includes 5 cans of nuts some of which are bar nuts while others are canned peanuts.

These were super fresh and the whole family ate them.  If you drink beer at all they are absolutely a perfect pair!  There is one can in the 6 pack that is a gray T-shirt with the company logo.

Overall we were thrilled to have been able to try the Beer Nut's products. There was even a cute "Snack Responsibly" warning on the cans.

Beer Nuts would also like to give one lucky reader of Time 2 Eat Yall a chance to win their very own Assorted 6 pack Attack with T.
WINNER  #35

ranya112 said...

35

Pecans! I'd love to try their pecans.

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Gorton's Seafood - January Grilled Giveaway ENDED

               
There's GOOD STUFF being given away over at Gorton's Facebook fan page!

Here's a re-cap on Gorton's facebook giveaway (US residents only):

Two-hundred Fifty (250) FREE grilled product coupons will be given out on  January 31, 2011. One (1) Grand Prize: Xbox 360 Console with Kinect (Retail Value $300.00) to be drawn on January 31, 2011.

Now Time 2 Eat Yall has a Giveaway for you as well, the prize is 2 free product coupons for 5 winners (US only -Gorton's is not sold in Canada).
WINNERS
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07violet said...

164

signed up for their newsletter #186

Gianna said...

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Now following GFC. #114

Jim said...

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I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/JCoyne1031/status/34061484577259520 #180

ladyt64 said...

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Google reader subscriber.

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Kitty Cardero said...

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I like the recipe for Avocado & Mango Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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Oven Cooked Pork Loin

This is a nice and easy recipe.  You can change cooking times depending on how big your pork loin is and season how you like it.  Leftover are great sliced up for sandwiches.

Ingredients

3 lb pork loin

Seasonings

2 Tb garlic powder

2 Tb seasoning salt

2 Tb pepper

2 Tb thyme

2 Tb soul food seasoning (Emerils, generic, or substitute for your favorite spice)

2 Tb lemon peel (dried or fresh)

2 Tb rosemary (dried or fresh)

2 Tb oregano

2 Tb dry mustard

Olive Oil

Directions
Preheat oven to 450.  Put all of seasonings in a bowl and mix.  Brush pork with olive oil.  Sprinkle all sides of pork with seasonings.  Place your pork on a grill rack lined pan fat side up.  (Or improvise, I just placed a grill rack one on top of a cookie sheet)  Bake for 10 minutes.  Then reduce oven heat to 250 and continue to cook until pork is done using a meat thermometer (approximately 1 hour or more).  When meat is done take it out of the oven and cover it in aluminum foil.  Let it rest for about 20 minutes before slicing.

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UK - Holland and Barrett Health Food Store

When the doctor first told my father in law that he had to be on a gluten free diet, he literally didn't know where to start.  It's always nice to find healthier eating options available even to people like him especially online who may not be able to physically hunt for their specific diet needs.  If you live in the UK and are on the hunt for health food, omega 3 vitamins, gluten free, dried fruit etc then check out Holland and Barrett.  This is a UK based company that is the leading retailer in vitamins, herbal supplements, minerals.   They specialize in quality assurance and is even a "green" store.   They have quite a wide product range whether you're looking for nuts, teas, cereals or even simple advice.  

They even have some healthy treats for kids like Blueberry Fruit Rolls which are 100% fruits.    Under their Current Offers section you can check out the best current deals that are available.  You don't have to be on a special diet like gluten free for instance to take advantage of the site, in fact I was actually surprised to see face creams, mouth rinse, and even shampoo.   If you are a UK shopper keep in mind that they offer a money back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied withe their product.

In addition they offer a free catalog if you just want to check them out or you can visit their site at http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/.  It's always nice to find more stores specializing in alternatives with variety even in the UK.   It just goes to show you that the need is growing for alternatives in food. 

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Homemade Cocktail Sauce

One of our favorite appetizers to munch on during Football season or around the Holidays is Shrimp Cocktail.  If you've never tried homemade cocktail sauce it's definitely worth giving a whirl.  It is so much better than any jar sauce and you can adjust the heat according to your taste.  Here is how I make mine:


Ingredients
Ketchup
Horseradish (Jar Grated)
Hot Sauce
Worcestershire Sauce


Directions
Start with about 1/4 cup of ketchup.  Add 1 tsp of horseradish, about 7 dollops of hot sauce and 7 dollops of Worcestershire sauce.  Mix it all together and give it a taste.  If you like more spice then add a little more of the last 3 ingredients.  If it's too spicy just add more ketchup.   This takes about 30 seconds to make and is how we love to eat our shrimp! 

Enjoy!

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I Need The Steam Team

If you live in the surrounding areas of Austin Texas and need any forms of  total cleaning or restoration in your home or business check out The Steam Team.  They really seem to know what they are doing.  For over 20 years they've specialized in cleaning and maintaining commercial and residential flooring upholstery, tile and more.

From their site you can gain valuable information regarding rug cleaning tips.  Have you ever spilt wine on your carpet, food, had animal mess or even mud?   With all the snow flying around and freezing temps we have been tracking in rock salt which leaves a yucky white footprint on the carpet.  It would be nice if they would come clean my carpets with the care they describe on their website!

The Steam Team is available 24 hours a day which is great for those all of a sudden leaky sinks, overflows, residential main break etc.  We actually have an unfinished basement and only when we get severely heavy rains does it leak a bit from the concrete.  It could really use their applied structural drying techniques and their advice so that we can really take a look at sustainability in the future.

Their do it yourself upholstery cleaning could have been to put to good use over the summer while we were at the Cabin on the lake.  One of the cousins came in from swimming and sat smack dab on the couch leaving a wet spot under him with Cheeto crumbs!  With Steam Team they treat your upholstery so that when life happens it minimizes the damage so you can have continued life out of your furnishings. 

What about you, do you need The Steam Team in your home like me?

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BLT - Lunch Time Favorite

BLT anyone?  This is one of the handful of my favorite lunch time sandwiches!  Lettuce, tomato, salt/pepper, fried bacon, and mayo on bread.  Yum! It's also one of the sandwich's that everyone (even picky eaters) here at my house eats...imagine that!
What's your favorite lunch time sandwich?

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CSN Review

Have you ever heard of CSN Stores? They are a collection of over 200 online stores where you can find nearly anything whether it be a simple bar stool, tools, cookware, kitchen lighting and tons more! Whatever your needs I'm sure you can find what your looking for at CSN Stores.

Awhile ago I told you about an upcoming CSN review.  I chose some art-a-peel wall art - Eat, Drink and Be Merry - for my kitchen!  Ordering was a breeze and while it took a few weeks to get the shipping ironed out (a hang up on the suppliers end) , I finally received the product. The CSN folks that I emailed back and forth were very pleasant regarding the matter. 

 Here's how it looks in my kitchen.

I'm happy to say that it looks great on my bare wall and it's one of the easiest peel and stick combos that I've probably ever done.  I put it above our sink because there's no window there like I'd like to have and it gets boring staring at a blank wall while your doing dishes.  Overall, I'm happy with my selection and the CSN service that I received was very pleasant considering the suppliers shipping ordeal. 

There was no compensation for this review. The opinions expressed are my own and I was not swayed by the items mentioned above.

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An All-in-One Vacation Package from Monograms

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Monograms. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you’re thinking about planning your next vacation  Monograms Travel is a simple option to travel planning.  Forget about all those other travel planners and get an All-in-One Vacation Package. 

With personalized vacation packages, sightseeing with VIP access even local cuisine, Monograms makes it easy on you so you can enjoy your vacation.  There's a Special Travel Deal right now, through February 15, 2010, travelers can save $200 off per person on select Monograms Europe vacations!

Monograms aims to help travelers put aside the countless hours of research that can come. They provide ideas for activities and excursions to book before or on your getaway to make yourvacation complete.

You also have the ability to choose the length of your vacation package. Travelers can delve into a multi-country adventure; spend a week in the city of their choice for an in-depth discovery or just three nights for a mini-break. In addition Monograms offers you a selection of wonderful, pre-screened hotels, known for their comfort, style, service and convenient locations. Monograms aims to treat you like a VIP while keeping money in your pocket.
 

No one should feel the need to “take a vacation, from a vacation”.  Their on-site Local Hosts handle the heavy lifting so you can immerse yourself in enriching experiences and truly enjoy every moment of your much-needed and well-deserved getaway.

Request a travel brochure for 2011 which is complimentary.

 

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Ham and Red Potato Soup

For Christmas we baked a ham.  We opted for a smaller ham than in previous years because we usually have so many leftovers that we get tired of eating it.  Well, even though we bought a smaller ham we still were up to our eyeballs in ham!  So, once we had had enough of ham, ham sandwich's, ham omelet's etc.  I decided to freeze the rest bone and all (I use the bone to flavor dry beans).  I cut it up in cubes and froze it in ziploc freezer bags.
Then wouldn't ya know I get a taste for ham soup!  There is nothing like homemade soup.  Yummmo.

Ingredients
4 cups cubed cooked ham
2 to 2 1/2 lbs red potatoes cubed
1-2 diced celery stalk
1-2 small onions chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 stick butter
water
salt/pepper

milk and cornstarch for thickening

Directions
Place your potatoes in a pot of water (just enough to cover) and boil until slightly soft.  Then add your ham, celery, onion, and  heavy whipping cream.  Boil on medium-low for about a half hour or so until your celery and onion soften nicely.  Turn to a simmer and add your butter, salt and pepper.   

At this point after the butter melts, I give the broth a taste and add just a few spices.  I added a few dollops of hot sauce, garlic powder, and parsley flakes to mine.  I continue to let it simmer until ready to eat. 

At this point you may want to thicken it (I did).  Although hubby eats his with crumbled crackers which thickens his so it's really up to you!

Enjoy!

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Snapware Review and Giveaway CLOSED

Before the Holidays  I had the opportunity to review a Snapware product that has been most beneficial around my home.  It was the 2 layer snap n stack cupcake/cookie carrier.  If you like to bake up sweet treats then you will love this too.  This is perfect to take to school parties, church functions, family reunions and to relatives houses.  

I have used this multiple times since I've had it.  I've used it for cookies, brownies, chocolate pretzels, muffins, and more.  The cupcake holders come out for easy serving and for other treats you may want to store.  I tested it out the freshness factor with some breakfast muffins.  I baked them on a Friday and on Monday they were still moist!  I love that it's versatile and easy to carry along.

The Snapware company has other nifty items that would be good for any family like cute pet storage containers, craft containers, ornament containers and more.  In addition, shipping is free on orders of $40 or more in the USA.
WINNER

Chisum Crew said...

71

I'm part of the Snapware family.

January 13, 2011 11:34 AM

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Chocolate Covered Pretzel Treats

This weekend I had a sweet tooth and decided to make some early Valentine's Treats!  I did it 3 ways:

Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Sprinkles

Cherry Covered Pretzels (using Cherry Frosting)

Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Coconut

These were yummy!  However, I'm not much of a cherry fan :0  The coconut ones were my favorite!  For the frosting or chocolate (we used mini chocolate chips) just nuke in microwave and dip!

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Real California Cheese: Pair Savvy Mobile App for Cheese Lovers!

Love cheese like me?  Check out Pair Savvy which is a user-friendly application that works on both iPhone and Android devices and allows you to search by cheese, wine or beer varieties based on personal preference. California cheesemakers make more than 250 varieties and styles of Real California Cheese, everything from bandage wrapped Cheddar to award-winning Brie.

Here’s how it works:
Download Pair Savvy to your mobile device and you can select by cheese, wine or beer. If you don't have a compatible mobile device, users can still use the Pair Savvy site to find savvy pairings.

The Pair Savvy App will come up with a pairing that has a list of suggested cheeses, California cheesemakers and brand names they can purchase at retail. So cool!

Some pairings even suggest fruit accompaniments, which is great when putting together a cheese plate or display. Keep this in mind around Valentine's Day for those special romantic snacks or dinners!  You can also save pairings and rate the pairings you have tried. There’s even a “Surprise Pairing” option for the more daring at heart.

This fun app is available for free download!  A beautiful, perfectly paired selection of cheeses and beverages will make you the most celebrated host or hostess and the favorite guest at every party you attend.

Real California Cheese Pair Savvy is available today at the Pair Savvy Site to most smart phone users through their mobile browser: pairsavvy.realcaliforniamilk.com

For the iPhone: Visit the App Store, search for “Pair Savvy” then download for free (available soon).

For Android users: Visit the Android Marketplace, search for “Pair Savvy” then download for free.

Better yet, Pair Savvy is linked to RealCaliforniaMilk.com so the app will update automatically with no need to download future updated versions.


Have you tried or heard of this app yet?  If so what did you think?


Disclosure -  Thanks to One to One Network for sharing this app!  This is not a review post nor was I compensated for this post.  For this post I am eligible to possibly win a gourmet cheese basket or $50 gift card. 

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Musselman's and the National Breast Cancer Foundation

Great news! Musselman’s is once again kicking off the New Year by partnering with the National Breast Cancer Foundation. (The NBCF is dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need.) Musselman’s understands the importance of early detection, and is hopeful that their partnership with the NBCF will encourage you to take this simple step in improving your health by having a mammogram in 2011.

What else can you do to help promote mammograms? In the month of January, for every package of Musselman’s Natural and Healthy Picks Apple Sauce purchased, Musselman's will donate ten cents to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Last year they reached $85,000, and would love your help spreading the word so they can reach an even higher amount this year!

You can find more information about these efforts here: http://musselmans.com/NBCF.aspx. 

Here is a great list of recipes from the Musselman's site using Apple Sauce!!
 

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New Year's Resolution - Eat Breakfast Everyday

To kick start my New Year, I have a goal.  I will be trying new things but one of which will be to eat breakfast everyday this year.  The old saying "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" just might be true all depending on what you are eating I guess. 

I have found that when I do eat breakfast, I am less grouchy, more focused, and ready to take on the day.  I am bad about skipping meals.  I skip less when everyone is home to eat with me and more when it's just me.  I guess I'm a social eater?  I've never thought of it that way.

For this New Year's Resolution, I will share ideas to add some variety at the breakfast table.  Here are a few things I have come up with.  Feel free to suggest yours in the comments!  Keep in mind that these are just my ideas to keep variety in the year to come that I will be using.  Some are good for on the go and some are good for quality sit down meals. 



1.  Fried eggs with bacon and toast.

2.  Scrambled eggs with cheese and sausage.

3.  Fresh Blueberry pancakes with sausage.

4.  Corned Beef Hash with Fried Eggs and toast with jelly.

5.  French Toast with a side of breakfast meat.

6.  Hamburger Gravy with biscuits.

7.  Waffles topped with fresh fruit.

8.  Breakfast Burritos

9.  Sticky Buns

10.  Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit.

11.  Breakfast Casserole

12.  Ham and Swiss Quiche

13.  Grits, Fried Eggs, and toast.

14.  Bagel with Cream Cheese and Fresh Fruit.

15.  Sausage Gravy

16.  Cinnamon Rolls

17.  Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies

18.  Cold Cereal with Fresh Fruit.

19.  Fruit Muffins with yogurt.

20.  Breakfast Pizza

21.  Sausage Biscuit

22.  Peanut Butter Toast with Fresh Fruit

23.  Granola Bar and Yogurt

24.  "McMuffin" - English Muffin with eggs, Canadian bacon and cheese.

25.  Cinnamon Toast with yogurt and/or fruit.

26.  Pancakes with link sausage and fruit.

27.  Hashbrown Casserole

28.  Banana Bread

29.  Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant

30.  Breakfast Strata

31.  Breakfast Pigs n a Blanket (link sausage and pancakes)

32.  Yogurt Parfait with fruit and granola

33.  Steak and Eggs

34.  Ham and Eggs

35.  Omelet


Feel free to suggest yours in the comments and stay tuned because soon I will showcase my lunch ideas!  I will not only be eating breakfast everyday in the New Year but I will do my best to eat lunch (all with portion control) as well everyday and try to bring my skipping meals to an end and see if I not only have more energy, sleep better but have an overall better health because of it. 

To think some people try to eat less and here I am trying to eat more.  Just goes to show you how everyone is different!

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