by Consumer Queen on April 15, 2013| 1047 Pageviews
Cuisinart AMB-4 Chef’s Classic Nonstick Bakeware 4-Piece Starter Set now over 60% off. You’ll want to get this fast because Amazon prices change very quickly. This is a great deal and would also be a great gift. It’s not to early to shop for Christmas you know. I keep a gift closet going and buy throughout the year to save money.
9-inch loaf pan, 9-inch square cake pan, 9-inch round cake pan, and 6-cup muffin pan
Heavy-gauge aluminized steel construction for even heat distribution
Durable nonstick coating on interior and exterior
Thick rolled edges prevent warping even at high temperatures
by Consumer Queen on April 12, 2013| 1763 Pageviews
OK I’m just going to warn you know. Apparently my family was so hungry from smelling what I cooked tonight that they forgot I needed to take a picture before they dove into the pork so you are getting a picture of a half eaten Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloins. LOL.
2 pork tenderloins (I used the Hormel Always Tender tenderloins)
3 cloves of garlic (pressed)
1 cup of water
2 tsps of sage
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of ground black pepper
1/4 cup of balsalmic vinegar
2 tbsp of soy sauce
1 tbsp of corn starch
1 Reynolds slow cooker liner
Instructions
Place slow cooker liner in bag
Add both tenderloins to bottom of slow cooker side by side (rinse of tenderloins first)
Rub salt, pepper and sage over the top of both tenderloins.
Pour 1/2 cup of water in to the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the pressed garlic to the bottom as well.
Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
Now mix cornstarch,balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for at least 1 minute. Whisk and place in microwave for an additional minute to thicken sauce. Pour 1/2 of glaze over tenderloins and cook for an additional 1 to 2 hours.
I use the remaining glaze to pour over the top once the tenderloin is plated.
by Consumer Queen on April 9, 2013| 1565 Pageviews
Tried a new recipe out tonight with the family. With my crazy schedule I am trying to use my slow cooker more and this recipe was a hit. Try this Slow Cooker Orange Chicken with your family.
by Consumer Queen on April 4, 2013| 1666 Pageviews
If you’re like me I am obsessed with Kitchen gadgets. Matter of fact I think I am running out of room in my kitchen LOL. I recently was given the opportunity to try out the new Rollie Egg Master. It’s like a little mini grill, actually they call it a vertical grill. My kids love eggs and now that they are 13 and 16 they are learning to cook. Even though I now they can handle the stove, this mama still gets nervous. The one art they haven’t mastered yet is flipping!
The great thing about the Rollie is you can cook without any butter or fat and there is virtually no mess. You do have to use a non stick cooking spray or you can do what I do and use olive oil in a sprayer. You literally just crack the egg and pour it in and then watch your eggs rise to the top. The inside is non stick which is awesome. I think the only thing you have to get used to is the shape. It comes out in a roll which is actually easier to eat. Of course it doesn’t do just eggs, it actually comes with a booklet of recipes you can do.
The Rollie comes with a cleaning brush, recipe guide, skewers and more.
by Consumer Queen on April 1, 2013| 1646 Pageviews
My local Crest Foods had the McCormick Recipe Inspirations on sale 2/$1 so I decided that I would pick up a few to try. Tonight we are doing Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Potatoes. I love these because all of the ingredients are pre measured and Monday’s are kinda hectic for us so I wanted something easy. Now the recipe on the back of the package calls for an oven recipe but I wanted to see if I could try this in the slow cooker.
If you cannot find the McCormick Recipe Inspirations in your areas try this:
2 teaspoons McCormick® Paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Rosemary Leaves
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
I started with a thawed a small whole chicken already gutted.
Add a 1 Reynolds Slow Cooker Liner to your slow cooker.
Add 1 cup of water
Roll up tinfoil into small balls and place on the bottom of the slow cooker. Number of balls depends on the size of your crockpot and chicken.
Place chicken on top of tinfoil balls.
Cut up red potatoes and place around the chicken.
In a small dish add your seasoning mix & olive oil.
Use a marinade brush or rubber spatula to spread your seasoning/oil mix on your chicken and potatoes.
Cover and cook 4 to 8 hours. Depending on how big your chicken is. You can tell it's done by using a meat thermometer. When it reads at least 165 degrees and the juices run clear then it's done.
If your Chicken is frozen you don't need to add the water!
by Consumer Queen on March 28, 2013| 962 Pageviews
This is a recipe that is great for any party. There is nothing better than homemade carmel pecan popcorn. I got this recipe from my mother in law Lynda.
2 cups packed brown sugar (can use Splenda Brown Sugar Blend)
1 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp soda
1 Tbs vanilla extract (can also use Amaretto)
8 quarts popped popcorn (I use air popped)
1 cup broken pecan pieces
Instructions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Spread popcorn on packing sheet or in roasting pan. Boil first 3 ingredients for 5 minutes, remove from heat. Stir in soda and vanilla (or Amaretto) mixing well; Add pecan pieces. Pour over popcorn; stir well to coat. Bake for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes. Break apart when cool enough to touch.
by Consumer Queen on March 28, 2013| 1090 Pageviews
Warm up your family on the chilliest days with these 25 tried & true recipes for hearty, zesty chili of all kinds…from Chili With Corn Dumplings and Slow-Cooker Steak Chili to Creamy White Chicken Chili and Rio Grande Green Pork Chili, you’re sure to find a favorite! Free Circle of Friends Cookbook 25 Chili Recipes [Kindle Edition]
by Consumer Queen on March 2, 2013| 1534 Pageviews
Exciting news! I will be hosting a Foodies’ Night-In Twitter party with Good Cook on Monday March 4th along with a few other Good Cook Kitchen Experts. Good Cook will be unveiling some of their new products such as a popcorn baller, stuffed burger press and a flour sifter. I’ve got a sneak peek of the items below!
Details:
Date: March 4th, 3013 Time: 4pm to 5:30pm ST/1:00pm to 2:30pm PST Hashtag: #FNIchat. Info: Use this custom tweetgrid to follow along. Prizes: Good Cook will be giving away (3) $100 gift prizes. Also the first 500 people to follow @GoodCookcom and RSVP will win a FREE high-temperature spatula. Follow:@GoodCookcom & @ConsumerQueen Spread the Word: Join us for a Foodies Night In Twitter party with @GoodCookcom & @ConsumerQueen Win prizes! http://bit.ly/Y5Ai8I #FNIchat
Enter to Win:
Thanks to Good Cook 3 lucky MyRoyalKitchen fans are going to win one of 3 $25 prize packs from Good Cook! Just enter via the Rafflecopter widget below.
