tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36757490360824029352024-03-21T11:06:33.625-07:00Chicks Like Us... Roxanne22http://www.blogger.com/profile/02625385982311053291noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675749036082402935.post-54579243876065574962013-06-14T09:30:00.003-07:002014-08-29T02:12:35.650-07:00Ariel's Mexican Beef Recipe :)<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">This is a recipe I snatched from my daughter Ariel... (She is a Fantastic cook !) Enjoy</span></strong></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span style="font-size: large;">Tonights dinner recipe <br /> 2 pounds roast beef in chunks<br /> Half Red onion diced<br /> 1 7oz can herdez salsa verde <br /> 1 tbsp chef merito carne asada seasoning <br /> Set in the crock pot for 4 to 6 hours. <br /> make some rice and beans and do what you want with it. Tacos, burritos, nachos its all good.</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"> Ariel cooking away for her family :)</span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Happy Cooking!</span>Roxanne22http://www.blogger.com/profile/02625385982311053291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675749036082402935.post-37579906760722050182013-05-09T10:33:00.001-07:002013-08-28T21:10:54.653-07:00My Desire for Everything Betsey.<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>I have such an admiration for Betsey Johnson's designs... </strong></span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">I can't stop wanting every thing Betsey. </strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong> </strong></span><br />
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Roxanne22http://www.blogger.com/profile/02625385982311053291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675749036082402935.post-11028259684800693102013-05-09T09:01:00.001-07:002014-08-29T02:20:03.568-07:00Chicken w/ Rice and Peas <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I've been cooking this flavorful soup dish for years. My family gobbles it up and rushes back to the pot for seconds thirds. HaHa Enjoy!</strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">5 cups water</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><strong>1 1/2 cups long grain rice</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><strong>2-3 tbsp red cooking wine to taste</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><strong>1 lrg and 1 sm can of campbells cream of chicken soup</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><strong>1 can peas or 1 cup of
frozen peas</strong></span><br />
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seasoning salt to taste</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is my cooking wine of choice it adds just the right amount of flavor to the dish. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My favorite! I use this pepper medley in almost every dish I make. (Grind it baby)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">*In large quarter pot add liquid, chicken and chicken broth to med heat, let simmer for 20 mins.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">*Add rice, cream of chicken soup, red wine and peas. </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">*Season with salt and peppercorn to taste.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">*Thoroughly mix all the ingredients. Close lid and l</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">et it simmer for 10-15 mins.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">*The broth should have a nice and creamy texture to it.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This photo is not mine it's one I found online but it's the closest to what the dish looks like. Mine however would have specs of cracked black peppercorn and would be a tad bit colorful with the added red cooking wine. When I get a chance to make my own Queens Chicken w/rice & peas I'll delete this pix and add mine... </span></strong></div>
Roxanne22http://www.blogger.com/profile/02625385982311053291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675749036082402935.post-9016180853533314002013-05-04T14:44:00.001-07:002014-08-29T02:14:27.176-07:00Puerto Rican Rice<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Starting this recipe blog with a family fave; "Puerto Rican Rice." This rice dish is packed with tons of wonderful flavors and aromas... it's truly a meal within itself. Enjoy</span></strong></div>
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boiling water (or subsitute 1 cup water for chicken broth) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> *you will be using 1/2cup liquid from the can of pigeon peas to even it out to two cups of liquid.</span></span></span></div>
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- Recaito (Sofrito)</span></div>
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peas (*important; remember to save the juice to add to the liquids. It measures out to ½ cup
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liquids then </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">seasonings - adobo, cumin, chicken bouillon cube or granules. (*note if you chose to add 1 cup of chicken broth you do not need to add the chicken bouillon it will make your dish too salty.) </span><br />
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cilantro.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This dish serves 4-5 people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure the lid is closed
tightly so the rice can cook properly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes I use aluminum foil to cover the
pan then put the lid over the foil for added pressure.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">While rice is cooking do not uncover lid.</span><br />
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Roxanne22http://www.blogger.com/profile/02625385982311053291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675749036082402935.post-37624598834002339542013-05-03T22:49:00.000-07:002014-08-29T02:09:05.701-07:00Money, Fame, Fashion, Glamour...<h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's my list of favorite stores I love to visit... I discovered some real cool thrifty stores to shop at if your like me (on a really tight budget.)</span> </h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Knee Deep, Chicago IL.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">This place is totally old school. I simply love everything in this store! "Knee Deep" happens to be located in the heart of Pilsen in Chicago, IL. </span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">@ 1425 W 18th st.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maria's Closet, Dallas, TX</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Maria's Closet, Dallas, TX.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I love going to Maria's closet, in the Bishop arts District in Dallas, TX. You never know what great finds you'll snatch up and at such great prices too. Come see for yourself... Maria's Closet is Located @ 420 W Davis St.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swag City Gifts, South Beach Miami, FL</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Swag City Gifts is the place to go if you're in South Beach Miami, they carry a wide selection of Body Piercings, Hats, T-Shirts, Belts and much more...</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Swag City Gifts is located at 710 Washington Ave. Suite #12.</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">o<span style="color: black;">r visit their online store</span> <span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><strong>@</strong></span> </span><span style="color: #990000;"> </span><a href="http://www.swagcitygifts.com/" style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.swagcitygifts.com/</span></a><span style="color: #990000;"> </span></span><br />
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