Tuesday, December 14, 2010

12 Days of Christmas: Day 2

Day 2 i thought i would do another gift idea seeing as Christmas is getting closer and closer. I think this is one of the most universal gifts, as in, you can give it to about anyone. What are they? Reusable bags! You can pick them up at nearly every grocery store, each with their store logo on it. If that is a little to, i don't know, tacky for you....here are some others that i like.















12 Days of Christmas: Day 1

12 Days of Christmas. 12 Days of my favorite Christmas things of 2010!

And the first one is.......



I LOVE these candles! They smell so wonderful and Christmas(y?)! One of my favorite Christmas household items, but also makes a GREAT gift! A gift set of 6 votives is only $6.00. And it comes in a cute little box with a bow, plus a gift tag. My idea of a great gift idea. And one of my favorite Christmas items of 2010.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Menu Plan: December 10-16

Friday
Green pepper, olive, pepperoni pizza
Saturday
Sushi (i get the day off of cooking)
Sunday
Sunshine Hummus Pasta
Monday
Tortilla soup
Blue corn tortilla chips
Tuesday
Leftovers
Wednesday
Asian meatballs w/ sesame lime dipping sauce
Steamed rice
Thursday (make ahead meal)
Butternut Squash Lasagna (bumped from last week, may get bumped again if i can't find ricotta cheese on sale)
green salad

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Turkey Sausage Ragu

 Turkey Sausage Ragu
3 T evoo
1 large onion, chopped
1 T thyme
8 oz turkey sausage
1/4 t chili flakes
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup red wine
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 T oregano
1 large bunch spinach OR kale, trimmed, and washed
1 T balsalmic vineagar
8 oz whole wheat linguine, fettucini, or pappardelle, cooked in salted water
parsley fresh parm., and evoo cheese for garnish



 In medium saucepan, heat 1 T evoo with chopped onion and thyme. 
Stir to coat, cover and cook until onion is soft and just beginning to color. 

 Add sausage, chili flakes, and garlic, cook for another 5 minutes covered. 

 Remove from heat. deglaze with wine.
 Return to heat, add tomatoes, veggies, and oregano.
 Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, until reduced and slightly thickened
 Combine sauce in large pot with cooked pasta
 Gently toss with 2 T evoo, serve with fresh parm. cheese and parsley

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Hollie's 12 Days of Christmas

 


Next Monday will officially kick off Hollie's 12 Days of Christmas! Each day until Christmas look for a new post where i will share with you one of my top 12 favorite things of Christmas, whether it be gift ideas, holiday decor, recipes, and more! Next Monday, be here!