Chat House Fun

Penne Ala Vodka

2011-04-12T04:17:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
16 ounces penne pasta
5 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, minced
2-3-garlic cloves, minced
1/2-teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2-cup vodka
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1-cup heavy cream
1-teaspoon salt
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pepper

Directions:
1. Cook pasta until al dente, drain and reserve in a large serving bowl.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 3 minutes.
3. Pour in vodka and stir, and then simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, then simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the cream and salt and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Add Parmesan cheese and mix in thoroughly, then season with pepper to taste.
7. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat well. Serve immediately.
Just add the fresh basil when you add the cream and salt. (I use light cream to cut down on the fat content.)

Funniest Prank Call

2010-08-30T08:54:00.001-07:00

Name Meanings - Where you a mean parent? - lol

2010-08-27T09:33:00.000-07:00

Search Baby Names and Name Meanings

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/

Artichoke Gratinata

2010-08-08T07:03:00.000-07:00

Artichoke Gratinata

Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Prep Time:: 10 min
Inactive Prep Time:: --
Cook Time:: 15 min

Level:: Easy

Serves:: 4 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Marsala wine
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Warm the olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the artichoke hearts, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and cook until the artichoke hearts are starting to brown at the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and wine and simmer for 3 minutes. Transfer the artichoke mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.

Melt the butter in the same skillet used to cook the artichokes. In a small bowl mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs. Stir in the Parmesan and top the artichokes with the bread crumbs. Bake until the top is golden, about 10 minutes.

Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese

2010-08-08T06:59:00.001-07:00

Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Prep Time:: 10 min
Inactive Prep Time:: --
Cook Time:: 20 min

Level:: Easy

Serves:: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound fusilli pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (9-ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
8 ounces (1/2 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (about 3 1/2-ounces) grated Asiago
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 more minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine.

Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.

Get your frustrations out

2010-08-01T11:34:00.001-07:00

http://www.playmygame.com/swf/player.swf?instancename=gnbtya9&hl="

marriage described through horse race, not for kids

2010-07-29T12:31:00.001-07:00

Quick Puzzle - hahaha

2010-05-05T08:18:00.000-07:00

Got a quick puzzle for you- while sitting down at your desk in front of your puter lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. now, while doing this, draw a number '6' in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction.

Dedicated to Slinky!

2010-04-27T19:40:00.001-07:00

Put Your Clothes Back On

2010-03-27T19:54:00.001-07:00

Health Care Plan

2010-03-26T18:35:00.000-07:00

Let me get this straight......we've passed a health care plan written by a committee whose chairman says he doesn't understand it, passed by a Congress that hasn't read it but exempts themselves from it, signed by a president that also hasn't read it and who smokes, with funding administered by a treasury chief who didn't pay his taxes, all to be overseen by a surgeon general who is obese, and financed by a country that's broke.

What the hell could possibly go wrong????

Little Ralph....

2010-03-12T11:51:00.000-08:00

Little Ralph was 7 years old and was staying with his grandmother for a few days.

He'd been playing outside with the other kids for a while when he came into the house and asked her: 'Grandma, what's that called when two people sleep in the same room and one is on top of the other?'

She was a little taken aback, but she decided to tell him the truth. 'It's called sex, darling.'

Little Ralph said, 'Oh, OK,' and went back outside to play with the other kids.

A few minutes later he came back in and said angrily,'Grandma, it isn't called sex.
It's called Bunk Beds. And Howie's mom wants to talk to you.'

Babies Do The Darndest Things - Photos - WFTV Orlando

2010-03-11T17:02:00.000-08:00

Babies Do The Darndest Things - Photos - WFTV Orlando

Maple Syrup Butter

2010-03-07T12:05:00.000-08:00

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup maple syrup (Grade B)
3/4 cup butter
Preparation:
Using a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, heat maple syrup until 234 degrees Fahrenheit(soft ball stage on a candy thermometer).
Stir in butter.
Pour mixture into a deep bowl and beat with electric mixer until thick and creamy, about 4 minutes. ( the longer the better)
Keep stored in glass container in the refrigerator.

Mama Neely's "Sock It To Me" Cake

2010-03-06T13:02:00.000-08:00

Mama Neely's "Sock It To Me" Cake

Recipe courtesy The Neelys

Prep Time:: 10 min
Inactive Prep Time:: 25 min
Cook Time:: 30 min

Level:: Easy

Serves:: 8 servings

Ingredients

Filling:

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans

Glaze:

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Cake:

1 package golden cake mix
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For filling:

Directions

For streusel filling, combine all ingredients and set aside. Blend glaze ingredients and set aside.

For cake:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Combine cake mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, water, sugar and flour in a large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes with electric mixer. Pour 1/2 of batter into a greased 13 by 9-inch pan. Sprinkle streusel filling on top and swirl the filing. Spoon remaining batter evenly over filling. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 25 minutes invert onto serving plate, cool completely.

For glaze:

Combine sugar, milk and lemon juice in bowl. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/neelys/mama-neelys-sock-it-to-me-cake-recipe/index.html

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL JELLO SALAD

2010-03-05T05:49:00.001-08:00

3 CUPS CRUSHED PRETZELS
3/4 CUP MELTED BUTTER
3 TBSP. SUGAR
1(8OZ.) PKG. CREAM CHEESE
1 LG. COOL WHIP
1 LG. STRAWBERRY JELLO(6OZ.)
2CUPS BOILING WATER
2 (10OZ.) PKGS. FROZEN STRAWBERRIES, THAWED AND SLICED

MIX PRETZELS,BUTTER,SUGAR.AND PAT INTO 9X13 PAN. BAKE AT 375 FOR 8 MINUTES.COOL

MIX SUGAR AND CREAM CHEESE, THEN ADD COOL WHIP. SPREAD OVER CRUST AND PUT IN REFRIGERATOR. COMBINE STRAWBERRY JELLO, WATER AND STRAWBERRIES: CHILL UNTIL LIVERY. ABOUT 10MINS. POUR OVER CREAM CHEESE. REFRIGERATE UNTIL FIRM

Hamburger Dip

2010-03-05T05:48:00.000-08:00

1lb. hamburger
4 0z. velveeta cheese
i can rotel tomatoes (10 oz.)

brown hamburger and drain. add cheese. melt cheese add rotel. serve with tostios chips. refrigerate left overs

Hashbrown Casserole

2010-03-05T05:46:00.001-08:00

1 BAG OF HASHBROWNS(NOT SHREDDED KIND)
1 ONION
1 STICK BUTTER
1 CAN CREAM OF CHICKEN OR MUSHROOM SOUP
2 CUPS SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
1 (8OZ) SOUR CREAM
2 CUPS OF CUBED HAM(OPTIONAL)

MIX HASHBROWNS, SOUR CREAM, AND 1 CUP OF CHEESE AND SOUP IN A BOWL.SATUEE' ONION IN THE BUTTER. POUR ONION AND BUTTER IN BOWL AND MIX ALL TOGETHER. ADD HAM. BAKE FOR 1 TO 1 1/2 HOURS. LAST 5 MINS ADD REMAINING CHEESE ON TOP AND MELT. THIS IS BETTER THE LONGER IT SITS IN THE FRIGE. ALWAYS BETTER THE NEXT DAY

Easy Peach Cobbler

2010-03-05T05:45:00.000-08:00

1 STICK BUTTER
1 CUP SUGAR
3/4 CUP SELF RISING FLOUR
3/4 CUP MILK
1LG. CAN SLICED PEACHES ( or any canned fruit)
9x9 SQUARE PAN

MIX FLOUR, SUGAR, AND MILK. POUR OVER BUTTER WHICH HAS BEEN MELTED IN BAKING DISH. ADD PEACHES AND BAKE AT 350 FOR 35-40 MINUTES. UNTIL BROWN ON TOP
WHEN YOU DO THIS DON'T MIX WHEN YOU PUT IN BAKING DISH AND YES THE PEACHES WILL BE ON TOP BUT DONT FRET CAUSE IT WILL COVER ITSELF.

HAM AND DILL PICKLE ROLL UPS

2010-03-05T05:43:00.001-08:00

1 JAR DILL PICKLES
1 CONTAINER SPREADABLE CREAM CHEESE
1 PACK OF HAM

PATS PICKLES DRY
PAT HAM DRY

LAY HAM DOWN SPREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE. PUT PICKLE ON TOP ROLL UP AND SLICE. LAYER IN A BOWL WITH PAPER TOWELS BETWEEN LAYERS. REFRIGERATE. MMMMMMMMM GOOD

2010-03-04T17:05:00.000-08:00

Chicken Bellisimo by Tutta Pasta

Good Day Cafe

Updated: Thursday, 04 Mar 2010, 10:43 AM EST
Published : Thursday, 04 Mar 2010, 9:39 AM EST

MYFOXNY.COM - Actor Danny Aiello and the owner of Tutta Pasta restaurant in Hoboken, New Jersey, stepped into the Good Day Cafe on Thursday to prepare Chicken Bellisimo.

Recipe for Chicken Bellisimo by Tutta Pasta

200 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ, 201-792-9603

Chicken Bellisimo by Tutta Pasta
Good Day Cafe

Updated: Thursday, 04 Mar 2010, 10:43 AM EST
Published : Thursday, 04 Mar 2010, 9:39 AM EST

MYFOXNY.COM - Actor Danny Aiello and the owner of Tutta Pasta restaurant in Hoboken, New Jersey, stepped into the Good Day Cafe on Thursday to prepare Chicken Bellisimo.

Recipe for Chicken Bellisimo by Tutta Pasta

200 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ, 201-792-9603

Egg Batter
(4) eggs
1/2 tbls parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Flour
4 oz oil
(2) 6oz chicken breast fillet
1/2 oz diced onion
4 oz marsala wine
1 1/2 oz butter
8 oz chicken broth
4 slices tomatoes
4 pieces of asparagus
(2) 1oz slices mozzarella
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper

Preparations:
Beat eggs with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in egg mixture and again in flour. Heat enough oil to coat bottom of skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes each side until golden brown. Meantime using another skillet coat bottom of skillet with oil, diced onions heat until golden brown. Add chicken fillets, Marsala wine, chicken broth, butter, salt & pepper. Cook medium low flame for 5-6 minutes (until reduced creamy) sauce. Add two slices of tomatoes, two pieces of asparagus, one slice of mozzarella cheese on top for each fillet. Place in oven at 450 degrees for 12 minutes.

Best Crab Cakes Ever

2010-03-02T04:26:00.000-08:00

1 1lb can - Jumbo lump crab meat

Fold in gently (so you don't break the crab meat) the following::

1 tbs - pickle relish

1/2 tsp - Old Bay seasoning

1/2 cup - mayonnaise

1 pkg - Old Bay Crabcake Classic (seafood section in store)

make 4 crabcakes

put on pan

broil until light golden brown on top

Garlic Broccoli Pasta Recipe

2010-02-25T12:21:00.000-08:00

4 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 garlic cloves, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Canola Oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a saucepan, saute garlic in oil until tender. Drain pasta(reserve some water); add to saucepan and toss to coat. Add the broccoli, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; toss to combine.
If the pasta seems dry add a small amount of pasta water
Yield: 4 servings.

Ode to forgetfulness

2010-02-25T07:33:00.001-08:00

Too Cute

2010-02-19T11:51:00.000-08:00

Pumpkin Pancakes

2010-02-16T17:41:00.000-08:00

2 cups baking mix, such as Bisquick

2 large eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
..........................................
Preheat a griddle to 375 degrees F, or heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Whisk together all ingredients until well-combined, but do not overmix.
Let rest for 10 minutes,Turn griddle down to 350 degrees.
Ladle quarter-cupfuls of the batter onto the griddle. Cook until the edges of the pancakes start to set and bubbles start to form on the surface of the pancakes.
Flip. Cook another 1-3 minutes until pancakes are golden brown on the other side.
Serve immediately with butter and syrup.

Chocolate Sheet Cake

2010-02-16T15:35:00.000-08:00

2 st margarine
4 tbsp cocoa
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c buttermilk or sour cream
1/2 c crisco
1 c water
2 c plain flour
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp soda

sift flour and sugar, bring margarine, crisco,cocoa and water to a boil, pour over flour and sugar, add milk mixed with soda , add eggs and vanilla,beat well
bake 45 minutes at 300 degrees in long shallow pan
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Icing
1 st margarine
4 tbsp cocoa
1/2 c buttermilk or 6 tbsp milk
1 box of confectioners sugar

bring margarine, cocoa and buttermilk (milk) to boil
add confectioners sugar, beat well and pour over cake as soon as it comes from oven.top with pecans if desired

Chocolate Pound Cake

2010-02-16T15:20:00.000-08:00

1 lb butter
1/2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 tbsp cocoa
1 c milk
1 tbsp vanilla
................................
Cream together butter and shortening, add sugar and eggs,sift dry ingredients
and add vanilla, add alternately with milk to creamed mixture.
Bake in 9 to 10" tube pan at 325 for about 80 minutes
.......................................

Icing
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 st butter
1to 2 tbsp cocoa
all in pan bring to boil, add milk to thin while boiling
pour over cake

Oven-Crispy French Fries with Paprika-Parmesan Salt

2010-02-09T06:07:00.000-08:00

Oven-Crispy French Fries with Paprika-Parmesan Salt
Not Just for Burgers

From the Kitchen of Emeril Lagasse
Servings: 4-6
Difficulty: Easy
Cook Time: 30-60 min

You think fries, you think burgers. These fries are perfect with
chicken, steak and salmon, too.

Ingredients
2 large baking potatoes (about 11/2 pounds), scrubbed well
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence (CLICK HERE for recipe) or
Creole Seasoning (CLICK HERE for recipe)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions
Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Pat the potatoes dry and cut them lengthwise into 1 /2-inch-thick
slices. Turn each side flat and slice again lengthwise into even
1 /2-inch-thick fries.

Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl and add the olive oil,
Essence, and 1 /4 teaspoon of the salt. Toss well to combine.
Then transfer the fries to a large baking sheet and arrange them
in one even layer so that they are not touching.

Roast, scraping the potatoes from the baking sheet with a metal
spatula and turning them over halfway through, until golden brown
and crispy, 30 minutes.

While the potatoes are cooking, combine the cheese, paprika,
garlic powder, onion powder, and the remaining 1 /2 teaspoon salt
in a small bowl and stir to blend.

Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Dijon Herb Sauce

2010-02-09T06:02:00.000-08:00

Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Dijon Herb Sauce

Make This Romantic Chicken Dinner in Just 20 Minutes

From the Kitchen of Emeril Lagasse
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cook Time: 1-30 min
Emeril calls this, "plate-lickin' good." Make this 20 minute
chicken dish and see for yourself!

Ingredients
Four 6- to 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Season the chicken on both sides with the salt and white pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat.
Place the chicken in the pan, and cook until golden, about 4
minutes per side.

Increase the heat to high, add the shallot and white wine, and
cook for 4 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a
serving plate.

Whisk the mustard and heavy cream into the pan, and bring the
sauce to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2
minutes, until thickened and bubbly.

Add the tarragon and parsley, and remove from the heat. Spoon the
sauce over the chicken, and serve immediately.

Prep time: 6 minutes

Too Funny

2010-02-05T09:34:00.001-08:00

(thank you Lily)

Pizza Dogs

2010-02-04T23:39:00.000-08:00

quick fix the kids will love

1 can sloppy joe or manwich sauce
hamburger,
hot dogs
hot dog buns
pepperoni
grated mazarella cheese
..............
brown hamburger and mix with sloppy joe or manwich sauce.

boil hotdogs and place in buns

top with sloppy joe mix,pepperoni and mazarella

place in oven long enough to melt the cheese

Gravy (sauce) for Pasta

2010-01-27T17:04:00.000-08:00

Gravy ( eh Sauce )

4 cans of puree - to each 1 and 1/2 cans of water

2 sm cans of paste - to each 1 can of water

stir all together in large pot

season to taste with :

salt

pepper

parsley

basil (fresh is best)

garlic powder

grated cheese

bring to boil - lower heat to simmer for approximately 4 hours

bon appetite !

I Need a Laugh

2010-01-15T01:42:00.000-08:00

A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up & down the aisles.
The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him.
He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife.
She directs him down the correct aisle.
A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter.
She says, confused, 'Sir, I thought you were looking for some tampons for your wife?
He answers, 'You see, it's like this, yesterday, I sent my wife to the store to get me a carton of cigarettes, and she came back with a tin of tobacco and some rolling papers; cause it's sooo-ooo--oo-ooo much cheaper . So, I figure if I have to roll my own .. ......... so does she.

I Need a Laugh

2010-01-13T23:26:00.000-08:00

This guy walks into a bar and sits at the bar looking sad,
the bartender comes over and says "what can I getcha?",
the guy says "just bring me the bottle",
the bartender asks "rough day eh?",
The guy says "yep, just talked to my son and he told me he's gay".

Next week the guy goes into the bar and sits at the bar again,
the bartender says "hey friend what can I getcha?",
the guy says "just bring me the bottle",
the bartender says "oh no, what happened this time?"
The guy says "I just talked to my other son and he says he's gay".

Next week the guy goes into the bar and sits at the bar again,
the bartender walks over and says "hi friend what can I getcha?",
the guy says "just bring me the bottle",
the bartender just looks at him, scratches his head and finally says
"does anybody in yer family like girls?"
the guy just looks at him sadly and says
"yep, just talked to my daughter".......................

This joke is meant only as a joke and not as a judgment towards any gay individuals at all whatsoever so help me God...Sworn to this 14th day of January, 2010

Main Course

2010-01-13T23:05:00.000-08:00

ANDI'S GREAT RECIPEE FOR STUFF

Items Needed

1 Lb cheap stuff
1 tsp salty stuff
1 tsp peppery stuff
1 tsp lemon juicy stuff
1 tsp vinegary stuff
1 tsp cinamony stuff
1 tsp chilli powdery stuff
1 tsp cummin stuff (yes it's a seasoning)
1 tsp garlicy stuff
1 tsp oreganoy stuff
1 tsp sugary stuff
1 cup floury stuff
1 cup cornmealish stuff
1 cup beer - for the chef
2 cans tomatoe soup
4 slices of bread
4 slices of cheese
the last three items can be increased depending on how well you want the kiddos fed

Instructions:

Combine all items except soup, bread and cheese, let simmer about 30 mins... when the kids come in and say ewww what is that stuff... tell them it's Andi's stuff but, if they're hungry there's a coupla cans of soup and some bread and cheese to make themselves some soup and cheese sandwiches or you would be more than happy to serve them the stuff instead.

CAUTION:

If one of the kids decides to taste the stuff...call 911 immediately. Your welcome. Always happy to help out the mommies any way I can :-)

Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

2010-01-13T15:53:00.000-08:00

4 Servings

Ingredients
1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken)
12 dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
1.In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in the broth 15 minutes, or until softened. Drain, reserving broth, and coarsely chop.

2.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook 9 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

3.Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 1 minute, until tender. Mix in the spinach, and cook until almost wilted. Pour in the reserved broth, and stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Continue cooking 2 minutes, or until heated through.

4.In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the spinach and tomato mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Cheese Cake

2010-01-13T15:43:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

Cake
2 - 8 oz cream cheese
1 - 16 oz sour cream
5 - eggs seperated
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vannilla
1 tsp lemon

Crust
8 Zweiback cookies
1 tbsp butter

Crush Zweiback cookies into crumbs. Melt butter and mix. Grease a 9" spring pan. Spread crumbs evenly in the bottom.

In a large bowl cream 2 pkgs of cream cheese and sugar. Mix in egg yolks one at a time. Add sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice and beat till smooth and creamy.

In a seperate bowl beat egg whites till stiff and forms peaks. Fold the egg whites into the batter. Pour into pan.

Preheat oven to 350. When oven is heat reduce heat to 325 and place cake in ontop of a 9" pie tin filled with water. (or place a pan of water on the lower rack)
Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes then start lowering the heat 25 degress every 10-15 minutes. Once you hit 200 degrees turn the oven off and leave the cake in for 1 hour. Then open the door and let cool to room temp. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR BEFORE IT IS DONE.

Official List of 2000+ Uses of WD-40

2010-01-13T14:04:00.000-08:00

Did you know...

•WD-40® can clean your bike & tools, remove grease, and lubricate locks, hinges, & all moving parts

•WD-40 removes paint, gum, rubber cement, stickers and other adhesives

•WD-40 loosens and penetrates rusted or stuck bolts and plumbing joints
More - http://www.wd40.com/uses-tips/

PRINCESS TRILOGY

2010-01-13T13:53:00.000-08:00

These books give a clear insight into a culture that I don't think I will ever understand.

http://www.jeansasson.com/books/princess-trilogy.html
By New York Times Bestselling author

JEAN SASSON

For the first time, the international best-selling PRINCESS books are available in a boxed set.

IT ALL BEGAN WITH PRINCESS, called "Absolutely riveting..." by People Magazine.

This first book in the trilogy describes the life of Princess Sultana, a princess in the royal house of Saudi Arabia where she lives in a "gilded cage" with no freedom and no control over her own life.

The saga continues with PRINCESS SULTANA'S DAUGHTERS called "Another page turner..." by Publishers Weekly. DAUGHTERS continues the extraordinary story of Princess Sultana. Gripping and personal, DAUGHTERS recounts the lonely battle of a Princess who is attempting to secure freedoms for her daughters.

The third and last book completes the PRINCESS TRILOGY, called a "Political rallying cry...." by Publisher's Weekly. CIRCLE paints a horrifying reality for women of the desert kingdom. As Sultana battles for a life of dignity, she saves other women from servitude.

THE PRINCESS TRILOGY is the testimony of a woman of indomitable spirit and great courage.

You have never read a story like the story of Sultana, and you will never forget her or her Muslim sisters.

Seasoned Fan Potatoes

2010-01-13T12:11:00.001-08:00

2 Servings

Ingredients

2 medium baking potatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

1.With a sharp knife, slice potatoes thinly but not all the way through, leaving slices attached at the bottom. Fan potatoes slightly. Place in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses and parsley; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Hot Wings

2010-01-13T11:12:00.000-08:00

Ingredients

oil for deep frying
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup hot sauce
1 dash ground black pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 chicken wings

Directions

1.Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). The oil should be just enough to cover wings entirely, an inch or so deep. Combine the butter, hot sauce, pepper and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir together and heat until butter is melted and mixture is well blended. Remove from heat and reserve for serving.

2.In a small bowl mix together the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Place chicken wings in a large nonporous glass dish or bowl and sprinkle flour mixture over them until they are evenly coated. Cover dish or bowl and refrigerate for 60 to 90 minutes.

3.Fry coated wings in hot oil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until parts of wings begin to turn brown. Remove from heat, place wings in serving bowl, add hot sauce mixture and stir together. Serve.

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Serves 3
Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Store covered in the refrigerator.

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