Green Sauce Enchiladas - Lasagna Style

At a holiday party I hosted, these Green Sauce Enchiladas I created were the first to be completely devoured.  Make them for yourself and I guarantee, you will receive rave reviews from all the guests.INGREDIENTS8 boneless skinless chicken breast1 container of sour cream2 cups of jack cheese1 bunch of cilantroRemaining ingredients are from theEl Tapatio Markets1 pack of freshly made flour tortillas 2 containers of green chili sauce 1...

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Holiday Treats Platter

These cookie recipes are great to share and take only minutes to prepare! Package them up in a holiday tin from Aaron Brothers or on a festive plate covered in cellaphane. Attach your favorite cookie cutter (cookie cutters from Sur La Table) and handwritten recipe card to personalize it even more. Giant Snowflake Sugar Cookie1 1/2 cups butter, softened2 cups white sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I USE Pure Madagascar Vanilla Bean Paste...

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Flameless Menorah

Hanukkah is approaching. Here is a great holiday craft for the first night. Hanukkah CraftsParents.tv shows you a fun way to get in the Hanukkah spirit by making a menorah.Read M...

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30 days of...Gift Giving Ideas

"I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver."  - Maya AngelouSo this holiday season begin to free your soul by giving thoughtful gifts to the ones you love. Print this out and use it as a list.  Be sure to check it twice for those who are naughty - or nice!You can never have too much of these items!PursesExerciseJewelry - A Mother's BraceletHatsSurvival SuppliesMoleskin JournalsReservationsMassageNature and NuturePajamasBeautyUnique Toys and BooksThoughtful and HomemadeCalendarPiggies and Paws ArtworkPosters...

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30 days of Christmas Tree Ideas

Decorating for the holidays is a tradition in our home.  My favorite part is opening the box of ornaments I've collected over the years. Every ornament has sentimental value to us, otherwise it doesn't get hung on our tree.  My favorites are the pictures of family members I make every year through Kodak Gallery and the original "crafty" school projects I usually have to mend.   Hanging the vacation ornaments of places we've been always...

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30daysof...Trader Joes Favs!

So many friends and family of mine have not discovered the many hidden secrets and treasures you can find at Trader Joe's. In fact, most of them think it's only gourmet food that no one really eats. Showcased here are 30 of the best things that Traders Joe's has to offer. Holiday Favorites Peppermint JoeJoe CookiesMaple CookiesPumpkin TartPumpkin ButterPumpkin PancakesCorn Bread StuffingHostess GiftsDark Chocolate Bar w/Bottle of Port or Red WineUnique BeersOrganic SoapsCheese and Salami BasketsSecret SaucesPeanut Sauce VinaigretteEnchilada...

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The Easiest and Gooeyist Brownies, EVER!

These really are the easiest and gooeyist brownies, EVER! Easy, because they only require TWO items to make. 1. a box of No Pudge Fudge Brownie Mix 2. 2/3 cups of Trader Joe's Vanilla Organic Lowfat Yogurt.Simply mix together and bake. To make them even gooeyier, I melted 1/3 cup of Duncan Hines dark chocolate frosting and poured on top. ENJ...

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Almond Joy Cupcakes - Cuz I feel like a nut!

My daughter's favorite candy bar is the ALMOND JOY! So for her 10th birthday, I felt like a nut and made Almond Joy cupcakes. Some I made with coconut on the top, some had a coconut filling inside, and others were only chocolate with a ganache frosting. They were gobbled up! Here's how I made them.To start, reserve 1/2 cup of coconut for the frosting mix. Then toast the remaining coconut in the oven at 375 for 15 minutes or until golden brown. ...

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Enchiladas Casserole - Trader Joes Style

Here is a favorite dish of our family. Enchiladas Casserole. I make it a casserole because I have never had much luck or desire to roll the tortilla around the ingredients. It is too messy and they never stay together. So I layer my ingredients, similar to making lasagna. Trader Joe's enchilada sauce has the perfect blend of spices that kids and adults love. INGREDIENTS5 - 6 boneless skinless chicken breast 1 package corn tortillas1 can...

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Asian Appetizers

At our last ladies poker night, the only thing I left with was a few extra calories from these fabulous vegetable wontons. Here's how they were made. (For best results - prepare the filling and sauce and chill overnight.)INGREDIENTS 1/2 green cabbage finely shredded1/3 cup carrots, finely shredded3 minced green onions1 bunch of cilantro chopped3 minced garlic cloves1/4 tsp crushed red pepper1 TBS soy sauce1 TBS sesame oil25 Wonton Wrappers (once...

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Shop till you drop! - Not Anymore with these iphone apps!

If I could hug the developers of these delicious apps and websites for on-the-go moms, I don't think I would ever let go! The only way you could pry me away would be to take me to one of the restaurants I was led to by URBAN SPOON.  This app helps pick a restaurant in your nearby area. All you have to do is shake your phone and it will give you a choice for any cuisine you desire.If you need a gift certificate for one of these restaurants, check out Restaurant.com.  Simply register for free, enter the restaurant and receive a $25 gift...

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iPhone apps for Creators, Authors, Designers, and Moms

There are over 50,000 apps to choose from. This does not make your life simple. So for the next thirty days, I have chosen the best apps for creators, authors, designers, and moms. Do you have any favorites I missed? Let me know in the comment section below. CreatorsType Drawing - with just one word or sentence, a new artform is created. MyStarbucks - to get your creative juices flowing, get your java fix.Oxford Dictionary of Law - Protect your creation.  Know the law.Patent Finder - Has anyone else invented your idea?  Look...

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