One of my favorite ways to meet people is by doing booths at events. Tonight I am going to be at the Taste of Newfound. There will be over 36 local businesses on site! Live music, folk artistry, raffle drawings, creative displays, shopping, and of course – sampling great food from the Newfound area businesses.
Tonight I am demoing Pizza on the Grill. Yummy!! If you have never had pizza on the grill before, this is one thing you have to try!!!! Pizza was made to go on the grill. The open flames adds a crispness that you just can't get from the oven. (Sorry stoneware! I still love you!!)
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
What is the Magic Pot?????
You keep hearning about our "magic pot" (Pampered Chef's Deep Covered Baker) so what's all the fuss about?
Do you need more time? More Money? More variety at family meal time?
YOU NEED A MAGIC POT!
Our Magic Pot is like a crock pot for your microwave! If you have a crock pot I'm sure you love the results but how often do you plan dinner 8-9 hours in advance? Our Magic Pot allows you to get crock pot results in less than 30 minutes!
In addition to saving you time it will save you money! Let's face it, most people eat out more often than necessary and it mostly due to poor meal planning or feelling like the task of meal preparation takes too much time. Just think how much money you would save if you cut out just ONE restaurant meal each week! For a family of 4 that could be as much as $60-70. We all need a little more money in our bank account and having a magic pot will help make that happen!
If you love Pampered Chef Stoneware you will LOVE our Magic Pot! Easy to clean, lid inverts into the bowl for easy storage and quick and easy meals are ready in minutes!
PLUS! You can also use our Magic Pot in the oven!
When you purchase our Magic Pot you will receive around 140 recipes via email so there's no need to buy a cookbook!
Some of my favorite recipes include 10 Minute Pork Tendorloin, 15 Minute Fajitas, 20 Minute BBQ Ribs and our 10 minute Molten Chocolate Lava Cake! Most meat will cook in 6-10 per pound! Think about boiled chicken for chicken salad, ground beef for your spaghetti or bacon for breakfast! The possibilities are endless!
Worry about the meat being tough or dry? The results truly are 'magic'! Juicy fall of the bone tender meat cooked in minutes!
The best scenario is to get 2 magic pots! One for dinner and one for dessert! Saving you time and money!
If you're ready to order, go to www.pamperedchef.biz/traskskitchen and order from my website today!! The Deep Covered Baker is $85 plus FREE E-Cookbook
Here is a sneak peak at the recipes included in the e-cookbook! (the #'s next to the recipe name indicate the page # in the book)
Beef. 4
Microwave Recipes. 4
Barbecue Ribs. 4
Barbecued Beef Sandwiches. 4
Beef Enchilada Casserole. 5
Beef Hamburger Base. 5
Beef Pot Roast 5
Chipotle Chili Cornbread Bake. 6
Easy Beef Salsa Dip. 6
Easy Enchiladas (in 15 minutes) 6
Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad. 7
Hamburger Stroganoff ~ this makes enough to serve 1 portion & freeze another 7
Lasagna. 8
Lasagna Soup. 9
Meatball Subs. 9
Meatloaf (version 1) 9
Meatloaf (version 2) 10
Meatloaf (version 3) 10
Quick Jambalaya. 10
South-Of-The-Border Meat Loaf 11
Taco Soup. 11
Teriyaki Ribs with Grilled Pineapple. 12
Oven Recipes. 13
Bachelors Roast 13
Burgundy Pot Roast 13
Chili Cheese Pie. 13
Chuck Roast with Gravy. 13
Easy Baked Chimichangas. 14
French Beef Dip. 14
Goulash. 14
Round Steak & Mushroom Gravy. 14
Super Bowl Short Ribs. 15
Touchdown Taco Dip. 15
Vegetable Pot Roast 15
Pork. 16
Microwave Recipes. 16
10 Minute Barbecue Pork Tenderloin (with Sauces and variations) 16
Oven Recipes. 17
Bachelors Roast 17
Bacon Sausages. 17
Baked Ham.. 17
Mushroom Pork Chops. 17
Pork Chops & Rice. 17
Pork Chops & Stuffing. 18
Roasted Pork & Potato Duet 18
Smoked Sausage with Vegetables. 18
Chicken & TURKEy. 19
Microwave Recipes. 19
30 Minute Chicken (aka Rockin’ Roasted Chicken) 19
Asian Citrus Salad. 20
Cheesy Chicken Chilaquiles. 20
Chicken and Rice. 20
Chicken Breasts in 8 Minutes. 21
Chicken Fajitas with fresh salsa & guacamole. 21
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo. 22
Chicken Tortilla Casserole. 22
Easy Chicken Nachos. 22
Greek Chicken. 23
Green, White & Red Lasagna. 23
Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco. 24
Lemon Chicken, Pineapple, and Red Onion Salad. 24
Mexican Chicken “Lasagna”. 25
Moroccan Chicken Pasta. 25
Moroccan Fried Rice. 26
Quick Turkey Chili 26
Smokey Bbq Chicken Sandwhiches. 27
Smoky Buffalo Chicken Wings. 27
Southwest Chicken & Rice. 28
Southwestern Chicken Salad (version 1) 28
Southwestern Chicken Salad (version 2) 29
Super Moist Low Fat Chicken and Potatoes. 29
Teriyaki Chicken Pitas. 30
White Chicken Chili 30
Whole Boneless Turkey Breast 30
Oven Recipes. 31
Chicken & Vegetables. 31
Cranberry Chicken. 31
Juiciest Roast Chicken (with variations) 31
Lemony Chicken Popover Puff 32
No Peek Chicken. 32
Orange Chicken. 32
Roasted Turkey Breast 33
Smothered Chicken with Garlic. 33
Pasta, Fish, Vegetables, meatless and Sides. 34
Microwave Recipes. 34
Breakfast Casserole. 34
Breakfast Hashbrown Casserole. 34
Cheesy Mostaccioli 34
Cheesy Potatoes. 35
Corn on the Cob. 35
Creamy Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzotto. 35
Garlic Green Beans. 35
Greek Stuffed Peppers. 36
Loaded Baked Potato Chowder 36
Mashed Potatoes. 36
No-Fuss Sweet Potatoes. 36
Pasta Bake. 37
Salmon (with variation) 37
Smashed Potato Soup. 38
"Snausages". 38
Quick Veggie Lasagna. 38
Quinoa Corn Casserole. 39
Oven Recipes. 40
Baked Potato Curls. 40
Brown Rice Casserole. 40
Garlic Cheese Potatoes. 40
Hot Artichoke Dip. 40
Hot Pizza Dip. 41
Salsa “Fried” Potatoes. 41
Sausage and Apple Herbed Stuffing. 41
Touchdown Taco Dip. 42
Cakes & Desserts. 43
Microwave Recipes. 43
12-minute Chocolate Miracle Cake. 43
13 Minute Cobbler Cake. 43
Apple Berry Crisp. 44
Apple Crisp variations. 44
Autumn Apple-Cherry Crisp. 45
Black Forest Microwave Cake. 45
Cake variations (with icing) “lava cake”. 46
Cake Variations (with pie filling) 46
Cake Variations (with pudding mix) 47
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding. 48
Gingered Apple and Peach Crisp. 48
Lemon Sunshine Cake. 49
Mexican Chocolate Cake. 49
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake variations. 50
Pumpkin Cake (low fat) 51
Peanutty Chocolate Cake. 51
PiƱa Colada Pineapple Upside Down Cake. 51
Quick Fudgy Brownies. 52
Strawberry Margarita Cake. 52
Spiced Pumpkin Trifle. 53
Turtle Fudge Chocolate Cake. 53
Oven Recipes. 54
Apple Cranberry Cookie Cobbler 54
Apricot Cake. 54
Banana Chip Cake. 54
Banana Walnut Crunch Cake. 55
Berry Pancake Puff 55
Butterscotch Cake. 55
Chocolate Satin Mint Cake. 56
Choco-Peanut Butter Swirl Cake. 57
Citrus Poppy Seed Delight Cake. 57
Devil's Delight Cake. 57
Lemon Pound Cake. 58
Peach Cobbler variations. 58
Rum Cake. 59
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
6 10inch Flour Tortillas
1 can of chicken
2 tsp of Pampered Chef Buffalo Rub
1/4 cup of Blue Cheese Dressing
1/4 cup of Buffalo Wing Sauce
1 cup of Mozzarella cheese
1 cup of Cheddar cheese
Heat Grill pan and press on medium heat for 5 minutes.
In the classic batter bowl place all ingredients except the tortillas. Use the mix and chop to combine throughly. Lay one tortilla flat. Use the medium scoop to place 4 scoops in the center. Using the back of the scoop, gently press them flat. Make sure there is a 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the edge of the tortilla. Place a second tortilla on the top.
Place the quesadilla in the grill pan with the press on top. Cook on one side for 5 minutes. Flip and cook on the second side for 3 mintues.
Remove from heat and cut with the pizza cutter into 8 wedges. Repeat process with remaining tortillas.
If you want more heat add a can of green chiles!
1 can of chicken
2 tsp of Pampered Chef Buffalo Rub
1/4 cup of Blue Cheese Dressing
1/4 cup of Buffalo Wing Sauce
1 cup of Mozzarella cheese
1 cup of Cheddar cheese
Heat Grill pan and press on medium heat for 5 minutes.
In the classic batter bowl place all ingredients except the tortillas. Use the mix and chop to combine throughly. Lay one tortilla flat. Use the medium scoop to place 4 scoops in the center. Using the back of the scoop, gently press them flat. Make sure there is a 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the edge of the tortilla. Place a second tortilla on the top.
Place the quesadilla in the grill pan with the press on top. Cook on one side for 5 minutes. Flip and cook on the second side for 3 mintues.
Remove from heat and cut with the pizza cutter into 8 wedges. Repeat process with remaining tortillas.
If you want more heat add a can of green chiles!
Raspberry-Ginger Wine Coolers
1 bag (12 oz/350 g) frozen raspberries
1/2 cup (125 mL) honey
1/2 cup (125 mL) water
2 tsp (10 mL) grated fresh gingerroot
1 bottle (750 mL) dry white wine such as Chardonnay, chilled
Directions:
- Combine raspberries, honey, water and ginger in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until warm, stirring halfway through. Place fine-mesh strainer over small bowl and pour raspberry mixture into strainer. Press mixture lightly with Small Mix ‘N Scraper® to extract as much raspberry syrup as possible. Discard raspberry pulp and seeds.
- Pour wine into serving pitcher. Stir raspberry syrup into wine. Refrigerate 2 hours or until cold. Serve in Dots Stemware over crushed ice.
California Spring Rolls
Ingredients:
Sauce
1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
2 tbsp (30 mL) rice vinegar
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
4 tsp (20 mL) wasabi paste
1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil
Spring Rolls
1 lb (450 g) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed (about 3 cups/750 mL), coarsely chopped
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 2 large carrots, peeled
1 medium seedless cucumber
2 avocados
12 (8-in./20-cm) rice wrappers
1 cup (250 mL) water
Directions:
Nutrients per serving: (1/2 spring roll): Calories 100, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 160 mg, Fiber 1 g
U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving (1/2 spring roll): 1/2 starch, 1/2 low-fat meat, 1/2 fat (1/2 carb)
Cook's Tips: Rice wrappers are often called rice paper. They can be found in the Asian section of most major grocery stores. Brushing the rice wrappers with water will make them soft and easy to roll. Be sure to soften them just prior to filling and rolling them as they can become delicate and easily torn if they absorb too much moisture.
Make-Ahead: This recipe can be prepared up to 6 hours in advance. Cover uncut rolls with damp paper towels and plastic wrap. Refrigerate rolls and sauce until ready to serve.
Sauce
1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
2 tbsp (30 mL) rice vinegar
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
4 tsp (20 mL) wasabi paste
1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil
Spring Rolls
1 lb (450 g) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed (about 3 cups/750 mL), coarsely chopped
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 2 large carrots, peeled
1 medium seedless cucumber
2 avocados
12 (8-in./20-cm) rice wrappers
1 cup (250 mL) water
Directions:
- Combine sauce ingredients in Small Batter Bowl; whisk until blended. Reserve 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the sauce for shrimp. Cover remaining sauce; refrigerate until ready to serve. Coarsely chop shrimp using Chef's Knife. Combine shrimp, reserved sauce and salt in Classic Batter Bowl; mix well. Cut carrots and cucumber into long julienne strips using Julienne Peeler. Peel and slice avocados into 24 slices.
- Moisten both sides of one rice wrapper with water using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush. Arrange a portion of the carrots and cucumber on half of the wrapper to within 1/2 in. (1 cm) of edges. Top with 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the shrimp mixture and avocado slices. Fold sides of wrapper in toward center; roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining wrappers, vegetables and shrimp. Cut spring rolls in half diagonally. Serve with sauce.
Nutrients per serving: (1/2 spring roll): Calories 100, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 160 mg, Fiber 1 g
U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving (1/2 spring roll): 1/2 starch, 1/2 low-fat meat, 1/2 fat (1/2 carb)
Cook's Tips: Rice wrappers are often called rice paper. They can be found in the Asian section of most major grocery stores. Brushing the rice wrappers with water will make them soft and easy to roll. Be sure to soften them just prior to filling and rolling them as they can become delicate and easily torn if they absorb too much moisture.
Make-Ahead: This recipe can be prepared up to 6 hours in advance. Cover uncut rolls with damp paper towels and plastic wrap. Refrigerate rolls and sauce until ready to serve.
Where's the Outlet????
Outlet ~ Bargains ~ Discontinued Items
Exclusively through my web page, visit the Outlet...with discounts up to 60%. HOW?
From my "Home" page, go to:
~ Order Products
~ Individual Order (Option #2)
~ Outlet (bottom, left-side)
...while supplies last only.. NO GUARANTEE THEY WILL BE HERE TOMORROW! Order now and CHECK OFTEN...selection changes about every two weeks.
Outlet Sales are online only. You CAN combine outlet purchases with other products in our catalog! Only Customers placing individual orders can purchase items both from the outlet and from the current online catalog at the same time.
Enjoy our "oldies but goodies" at GREAT prices!
Any questions, call 603-254-7995 or email me!
Exclusively through my web page, visit the Outlet...with discounts up to 60%. HOW?
From my "Home" page, go to:
~ Order Products
~ Individual Order (Option #2)
~ Outlet (bottom, left-side)
...while supplies last only.. NO GUARANTEE THEY WILL BE HERE TOMORROW! Order now and CHECK OFTEN...selection changes about every two weeks.
Outlet Sales are online only. You CAN combine outlet purchases with other products in our catalog! Only Customers placing individual orders can purchase items both from the outlet and from the current online catalog at the same time.
Enjoy our "oldies but goodies" at GREAT prices!
Any questions, call 603-254-7995 or email me!
S'more Cups
Ingredients:
7 whole graham crackers (1 cup/250 mL finely crushed)
1/4 cup (50 mL) powdered sugar
6 tbsp. (90 mL) butter, melted
4 bars (1.55 oz or 43 g each) milk chocolate candy, divided
12 large marshmallows
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place graham crackers into a large resealable plastic bag. Finely crush into crumbs using Baker's Roller®;. Combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar and butter in Small Batter Bowl. Using Small Scoop, place scant scoop of crumb mixture in each cup of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan. Press crumbs to form shallow cups with Mini-Tart Shaper. Bake 4-5 minutes or until edges are bubbling. Meanwhile, break two of the candy bars into rectangles. Remove pan from oven; place one rectangle into each cup.
2. Cut marshmallows in half crosswise using Professional Shears dipped in cold water. Place one marshmallow half, cut-side down, into each cup. Return to oven 1-2 minutes or until marshmallows are just slightly softened. Remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool 15 minutes. Carefully remove cups from pan. Cool completely.
3. Break remaining candy bars and place in (1-cup/250 mL) Prep Bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute-1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring every 20 seconds. Dip the top of each marshmallow in melted chocolate. Turn top-side up and let stand 40 minutes-1 hour or until set.
Yield: 24 cups
Nutrients per serving: (1 cup) Calories 100, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 60 mg, Fiber 0 g
Cook's Tips: Dipping the Professional Shears in cold water before cutting the marshmallows helps minimize sticking.
The time it takes the chocolate to set varies depending on weather conditions and room temperature. You can refrigerate the cups briefly until the chocolate is set; store them at room temperature.
Store the cups in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Freezing is not recommended.
For a richer chocolate flavor, substitute dark chocolate candy bars for the milk chocolate.
Pampered Chef History
Doris Christopher is the quintessential successful career mom. This former home economics teacher started The Pampered Chef in 1980 with $3,000 borrowed from a life insurance policy. At the time, she was a 34-year old wife and mother of two who had no business experience.
Her goals were simple:
- to help families struggling to make meals at home special
- to spend as much as possible with her children, while working
- to make enough money to put her kids through college
Her plan worked – big time!
Starting from the basement of her home, she decided that the best way to display her wares was through in-home parties. However, on the way to her first party, she got so nervous that she almost gave up before she started! She talked herself into pressing on.
As friends, and friends of friends, hosted parties, Doris received requests from people wanting to join her in the business. That wasn’t necessarily part of her plan, but she figured out how to make it work. Today, the Pampered Chef has over 60,000 in-home consultants, mostly women who work from their homes. (There are LOTS of successful men working with Pampered Chef too!)
That growth hasn’t always been easy. At one time, The Pampered Chef had grown so fast that Doris decided to stop taking on new consultants so she could make sure the company could fully support them. That commitment to quality is one thing that attracted the attention of a famous investor.
The Pampered Chef became part of Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway in 2002. His endorsement is considered to be the ultimate stamp of approval in the business world.
By then, Doris Christopher’s little business was doing over $700 million in sales. She started in her basement and built the largest branded kitchenware company and largest direct seller of housewares in the world!
Join me and I will help you get started with this AMAZING company!!
Her goals were simple:
- to help families struggling to make meals at home special
- to spend as much as possible with her children, while working
- to make enough money to put her kids through college
Her plan worked – big time!
Starting from the basement of her home, she decided that the best way to display her wares was through in-home parties. However, on the way to her first party, she got so nervous that she almost gave up before she started! She talked herself into pressing on.
As friends, and friends of friends, hosted parties, Doris received requests from people wanting to join her in the business. That wasn’t necessarily part of her plan, but she figured out how to make it work. Today, the Pampered Chef has over 60,000 in-home consultants, mostly women who work from their homes. (There are LOTS of successful men working with Pampered Chef too!)
That growth hasn’t always been easy. At one time, The Pampered Chef had grown so fast that Doris decided to stop taking on new consultants so she could make sure the company could fully support them. That commitment to quality is one thing that attracted the attention of a famous investor.
The Pampered Chef became part of Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway in 2002. His endorsement is considered to be the ultimate stamp of approval in the business world.
By then, Doris Christopher’s little business was doing over $700 million in sales. She started in her basement and built the largest branded kitchenware company and largest direct seller of housewares in the world!
Join me and I will help you get started with this AMAZING company!!
What I Do......
I love cooking. Even more though, I love sharing with family and friends great recipes that are quick, easy and economical!! I am a busy mother of 3 and I don't have time to stir a pot when I get home in the evenings. So recipes that save me time and money in the kitchen are just as important to me as a good pot or pan.
When I first started Pampered Chef I worked a full time job. My kids have always been very active in sports. Even though I had a great boss, I constantly felt guilty asking for time off to make it to their games. And every time I did take time off I whittled down my vacation time, to the point where I didn't have time off in the summer time to take a vacation.
When the Pampered Chef opportunity was presented to me I was worried about juggling everything. I mean come on 3 kids, a full time job and my husband was a lot!! Not to mention laundry, meals, groceries, cleaning the house, doctor's appointments and other full time mom duties!!
However what I found was that I could control when I worked. I didn't rely on someone else's schedule telling me when I had to do shows. It was when I wanted to do shows. And when I wanted a little extra money it was as simple as adding 1 extra show to my calendar!
Now I do Pampered Chef full time. I have so much freedom!! I put all my family needs in my calendar first, and then I decide what days, nights, or weekends I will do shows.
I love the opportunity to bring families back to the table! It is so rewarding for me to hear a hostess get excited because she earned the 12 inch skillet for FREE. Or a guest email me and say that her 4 year old LOVED the homemade Mac 'n Cheese recipe for the Deep Covered Baker. Or one of my team members get excited because she was able to support her family with her "extra" income.
When I first started Pampered Chef I worked a full time job. My kids have always been very active in sports. Even though I had a great boss, I constantly felt guilty asking for time off to make it to their games. And every time I did take time off I whittled down my vacation time, to the point where I didn't have time off in the summer time to take a vacation.
When the Pampered Chef opportunity was presented to me I was worried about juggling everything. I mean come on 3 kids, a full time job and my husband was a lot!! Not to mention laundry, meals, groceries, cleaning the house, doctor's appointments and other full time mom duties!!
However what I found was that I could control when I worked. I didn't rely on someone else's schedule telling me when I had to do shows. It was when I wanted to do shows. And when I wanted a little extra money it was as simple as adding 1 extra show to my calendar!
Now I do Pampered Chef full time. I have so much freedom!! I put all my family needs in my calendar first, and then I decide what days, nights, or weekends I will do shows.
I love the opportunity to bring families back to the table! It is so rewarding for me to hear a hostess get excited because she earned the 12 inch skillet for FREE. Or a guest email me and say that her 4 year old LOVED the homemade Mac 'n Cheese recipe for the Deep Covered Baker. Or one of my team members get excited because she was able to support her family with her "extra" income.
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