Posted in Easter, Entertaining Ideas, Holidays, tagged Egg Shell Crafts, Egg Shell Votives on April 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Happy Monday morning to you!
I found a craft project idea that I thought was entirely cute and clever and hope that someone out there will take the time to make. I will freely admit I won’t be doing this, but I love the idea!
I love these egg cup votives from marthastewart.com
They are cute, fanciful and yet so simple.
Check it out!
Posted in Easy Recipes, Entertaining at Home, Fast Recipes, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes, tagged Easy Dinners, Hawaiian Hoagies, Hoagie Sandwiches on April 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Hawaiian Hoagie
On evenings when I’m tired, work late or just feel like a lazy slug (which oddly enough, happens quite a bit) I like to make something fast and easy for dinner. Even better, I like Captain Cavedweller to make something fast for dinner.
Those hoagie sandwiches are filling and tasty and because they are toasted, nice and warm on a cool evening.
And simple enough that anyone can make them. Really!
You can literally be eating your dinner in less than 10 minutes. Serve with a side of cottage cheese and fruit if you are inclined for a healthy choice or a plate full of crunchy chips if you are inclined to go the more flavorful salt-packed route.
Ingredients for Hawaiian Hoagies
Put a light layer of mayo on your hoagie. Or not. You could also put on pizza sauce if you so desired.
Layer on some Canadian Bacon.
Sprinkle on some shredded mozzarella cheese.
Toast until the cheese is lightly browned and extra flavorful then add on your pineapple.
Top with some sliced black olives.
Enjoy!
Hawaiian Hoagie
Mayo
Shredded Mozzarella
Hoagie Rolls
Canadian Bacon
Olives
Pineapple
How much of each ingredient is really dependent on how many sandwiches you are making and how much stuff you want on each one. For me, I use three slices of Canadian bacon and one pineapple ring with a sprinkling of cheese. Hubby’s sandwich on the other hand features eight slices of bacon, three pineapple rings and we won’t discuss the cheese. At all.
Make it however you like and enjoy!
She Who Likes Easy Dinners
Posted in Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, tagged Savvy Decor, Savvy Entertaining, Spring, Spring Decorating, Spring Ideas on April 4, 2011| 2 Comments »
I spent the weekend giving our bedroom a much needed makeover. I’ll post some photos later this week.
Today, I wanted to share some quick and savvy tips for updating your home decor.
Bed Linens
Create a whole new look by making a duvet. Place two flat sheets back to back, and sew around the perimeter, allowing for a half-inch seam. Leave an opening at the bottom. To close, sew twill-tape ties or velcro tape to the inside edges. You can also use the same sheet pattern or a contrasting design for your sheets, add some throw pillows and enjoy the new look.
Window Treatments
Lighten up any room by removing heavy drapes or window coverings. Wash the windows then add back breezy curtains or drapings. Flat sheets can also be used for curtains. Look for curtain hooks that clip on to the fabric or use bias tape or ribbon to create tabs on top of the sheets.
Lighting
Remove lamp shades from lamps, wipe off light bulbs with a microfiber cloth, dust lamps and then clean the shades. Use a soft brush attachment with your vacuum and run up and down along the shade. If you don’t have a vacuum attachment, a soft brush will do. Remember to wipe down the inside of the shade as well. If the shade was rips or stains, think about investing in a new one.
Pops of Color
Nothing chases away the winter blahs and screams spring like bright colors. Three of the most popular this spring are green, orange and bright pink. Add a vase of orange flowers or a throw pillow in hot pink and you have created an instant “welcome spring” message for your guests.
Whimsy
Have fun with your spring decor and add unexpected elements. A vase filled with bright kumquats can hold a bouquet of daffodils. Limes and hot pink flowers are so fun together in a centerpiece. Use wall decals to brighten up a wall, cupboard or even a piece of wooden furniture.
Just add a few touches here and there and soon your house will be singing spring!
She Who is More Than Ready for Spring to Stay Sprung
Posted in Appetizers, Entertaining at Home, Hubby, Recipes, tagged Appetizer Recipes, Easy appetizers, Ham Roll-Ups, Tortilla Roll-Ups on April 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Tortilla Roll-Up Appetizers
If you want a simple appetizer that people absolutely can’t stay away from, try this easy recipe. I’ve made it countless times over the years and never have any leftovers.
Warning – we absolutely will not talk about the caloric content of this recipe! And don’t go all healthy-substitute crazy on me here. You have to follow the recipe or it just doesn’t taste right!
Ingredients
Mix up your filling. I know it looks a little... um... interesting.
Please don't be like me and absentmindedly put the meat on first then try to spread filling over the top. Put the filling on the shell, then layer on the meat!
Filling spread out on the shell, then add the meat.
Roll it up tightly.
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let set in the fridge for several hours or overnight. The longer it rests, the better the flavor!
Unwrap, slice and enjoy!
Tortilla and Ham Roll-Ups
4 large flour tortilla (or 6-8 smaller ones)
1 large package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated cheddar-jack cheese
1 small can chopped olives
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1 package of ham lunch meat, thinly sliced
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar-jack cheese, ranch dressing and olives. Mix well then spread over tortilla, going almost to the edges.
Layer on ham then tightly roll up tortillas. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. When you are ready to serve, unwrap, slice into about 1/2-inch wide slices and stand back. You don’t want to get trampled by the crowd as they hurry to devour these. (Unless Captain Cavedweller is there, in which case, linger all you want, he ain’t eating these!).
Happy Entertaining!
From She who Loves Roll-Ups way too much!
Savvy Entertaining 