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Chicken Green Beans and Potatoes

Spray bottom of pan with oil so it does not stick.  I used 5 raw tenderloins, 3 small potatoes, and 2 cans of green beans, and 1/2 stick butter.  I cut the butter into pieces and placed throughout mixture of chicken, green beans, and potatoes.

Sprinkle with 1/2 packet of italian seasoning.

Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

Super yummy.  Next time I make this I will pre cook the potatoes in the microwave until they are about 1/2 of the way done then cook altogether for around 30-45 minutes.

Smoothies

I was on pinterest last night, and I found these two smoothies "recipes".  I am running out to the store today to go get the ingredients so I can try them. They look totally delish!  Turns out they are off a blogger blog, so even better I follow her now to get all the updates on her recipes! Check her blog out here.

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

1 cup frozen blueberries

2 frozen bananas (sliced)

1 cup vanilla yogurt

a splash of milk

3-4 ice cubs

Chunky Monkey Smoothie

2 frozen bananas (sliced)

1/2 cup plain vanilla yogurt

1 cup milk

1 1/2 tablespoon peanut butter

2 tablespoon cocoa powder

Guest Post

Hi Everyone! My name is Cait and I blog over at Fit, Fierce and Fabulous. I blog about several different things on my blog including exercise tips, eating healthy, shopping, spending time with my girlfriends, family and fiance as well as planning our wedding that's happening in less then 6 months! I'm so excited to be guest posting (and being the first one!) on Samanatha's blog! How fabulous is this girl! ;) Anywhooo let me share a little somethin' I've been cooking up! While my fiance and I are not actually living together right now (we live in separate states while I am finishing up Graduate School back at home), I'm trying to be a good "soon to be" wife and trying new recipes in the kitchen. I have been on a baking kick the last few days. One of my favorite and easy recipes that I found on Pinterest lead me running to my kitchen to find the necessary ingredients to make Brown Sugar Blondies.

Although I was sad to not be able to find any colorful M&M's I decided to swap it out with some of my personal favorite sweets...Ghiradelli Chocolate (and in this girls case DOUBLE chocolate!)

So here is what you need

1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup to 1 1/3 cup M&M's (I substituted for Geordeli chocolate chips) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.Melt 1/3 cup butter. Add 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar and mix well. Cool slightly. Add egg (beaten) and vanilla and blend well. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing well. Mix in 2/3 cup M&M's. Spread in 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Sprinkle 1/3 to 2/3 cup M&M's on top. 

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

I must say they turned out pretty tasty! The chocolate chips are a huge hit and make each bite extra chocolaty!!  Off to see what else I can bake! Oh and feel free to stop by my blog! I love having new comments and meeting new bloggers like yourself! Thanks for having me Samantha! 

I Have Tried..

You know on Pinterest how everyone just pins things to their boards. Well do you ever try any of these things your post?

Such as... DIY&Recipes

So these are the recipes that I have tryed so far:

Oven Baked Smashed Potatoes  - Very Good. You must try this!

Baked Ziti Pasta. Very good.

Oven roasted parmesan potato's. Trying this tonight!

Bacon Chedar Ranch pull apart bread. Do NOT waste your time making this one.

Grinch cookies. Super yummy.

Bourbon Chicken. Spicy but Great!

White chocolate pepermint oreos. very yummy.

pepperoni and cheese crecent rolls. super quick and good.

(images via pinterest)

A Great Way To Spend A Sunday

Put on my apron, made some sangria, and started some baking early this morning.

I made these yummy peanut butter cookies. 

Momma bought me this Cooke Swap book for Christmas, I finally tryed this recipe out of it.  I think we might do a cookie swap this year with somes friends and maybe an open house.  Then...

My Bridesmaid, Jessica came over with her fiance David, along with Chris's dad.  Jessica helped me with wedding planning. I have realized I have a lot done, but so much to do.  I need to get on the ball!  We had some sangria and beer.. and then..

My babes had a long day..

Good night ladies :)

Rum or *Whiskey* Balls

I've had a few people email me wanting this recipe. So here ya go! Everytime mom and I make these, we double or triple the recipe at least.  We make some for us, the neighbors, and people I work with. 

1. 1 box vanilla wafers
2. 1 cup powered sugar
3. 4 tbsp light karo syrup
4. 1/2 cup rum or whiskey
5. 2 tbsp cocoa
6. 2 cup finely chopped pecans.

I usually buy the pecans in the baking aisle that are already packaged up finely chopped.  It saves the mess of cracking pecans, shelling them, and chopping them. Super time saver. But you do have to crush up at the vanilla wafers.  After the chop the pecans and crush the vanilla wafers, mix everything in the bowl together.  It will be super super sticky.  The easiet way to roll the mixture into small balls is to put some powered sugar on your hands so it doesn't stick to you as much.  But roll them into small balls, and then roll around in powered sugar.  Keep them in a air tight container. 

Hope everyone enjoys them.