Cats Easy Graham Cracker Crust!

 Hey y'all...hope you're having a Happy 4th of July weekend. I'm enjoying my short vistit in Texas with my daughter's family. I alway's say..."cherish every moment." If you've been watching the news you know exactly what I mean. The Texas flooding is devastating...I have no words...except 'please pray for all." As a mother...Gege...I just can't imagine the pain families are going through. I raised my daughter near the Guadalupe river. I've seen the devasation years ago when the river rose. So if you're reading this...hug your child...your loved ones....life is precious and can change in an instant. I hope you are having family time during this Holiday or gathering with friends. This no fail...easy graham cracker crust is super easy and delish. I love a graham cracker crust due to it being so versatile. I use this pie crust recipe in most of my pies. You can bake it ahead before you fill or just place in fridge to set up. I will warn you if you do bake it be ready for the aroma of walking into a bakery. Oh my goodness...the hint of cinnamom and my secret ingredient "walnuts." will leave your kitchen smelling wonderful. Yes...you can buy a graham cracker crust already made but I'm hoping the easy recipe inspires you to make your own, I'll be sharing soon some receipes for your summer recipes using this fun & easy recipe. Honestly...if you're like me...I love a graham cracker crust all year! ;-) I thank y'all so much for following and check back soon for more easy and versatile recipies. Wishing y'all a wonderful weekend!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Here's all you need...

* One "sleeve" ...pkg. graham cracker crust 

* !/4 cup walnuts

* 2 Tb. granulated sugar

* 1 tsp. cinnamon

* 6 Tb.melted butter

Here's all you do...

* Prepare your pie crust pan as desired. 

Tip...I prepare mine by coating the bottom and sides using a stick of butter then I cut a piece of parchment paper to the bottom of pie pan size. This helps with easy removal when slicing your pie ;-)

* Pulse all ingredients (except butter) in food processor until smooth.

* Add in melted butter and pulse until it becomes a crumbly texture.

* Place in pie crust and use a spoon or use the bottom of a meauring cup to smooth crumble on bottom and up sides.

Tip...I use my fingers at the top to help smooth the edges but don't over think it...for me the more rustic is better. Your pie crust will definately impress your friends and family with a "homemade vibe" but it's easy and delish. My kind of entertaining!

Enjoy & talk soon,

Cat

Easy To Make Baby Quilt | How To Pair Templates & Appliqué To Make the S...

Hey y'all...here's a fun tutorial to "kick off summer" using the Missouri Star Quilt Company Ice cream shop template builder set. Y'all these templates are super cute! Enjoy this fun design/tutorial with Misty. I'll be featuring a design soon using the templates as well. So pop on over and get your templates so we can create a summer fun project together.

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

How To Make an English Paper Pieced Wall Hanging With Our Kit + 5 Episod...

Hey y'all....another great start to your week w/ "At Home with Misty". She's featuring a fun & therapeutic wall hanging "Palette Pop." An english paper piecing design featuring Tula Pink Fabrics. The kit is available at Missouri Star Quilt Company. I hope you enjoy this tutorial. Misty is an awesome quilt designer and will walk you through every step. Enjoy!

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Cat

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Cats Tip of the day!..."Table Runner 2a Mock Roman Shade"

 Hey y'all...hope you're having a great weekend. I wanted to share a home decor tip with you that I recently finished. I have one of those long odd sized window in my bathroom. It does have the privacy glass but I wanted something decorative on the window. I didn't want the expense of a blind and recently while shopping I saw a textured table runner that would fit my odd sized window (13 1/2 x 40) and it was already lined. Well y'all...pop on over to my quilting blog for the rest of the story ;-) Yes...it did and I was pleased....20 bucks well spent and no sewing required. I love it when a "home decor" project comes 2gether! All the supplies...tips and techniques are on my quilt blog. This was super easy and it added just the right amout of light filtering need plus it's super cute....win...win! I hope you give this tip a try. Check back soon for some more home decor tips. Thanks so much for following and talk soon!

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Cat

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Cats Mock Roman Shade...

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What a great way to start your week....enjoy!!!

Blessed quilting,

Cat

Got Scraps?...make a Unique...Lake Garden Flag!

 Hey y'all...hope everyone is having a great week. I've been hosting a series over on my quilt blog that I would like to share with y'all. If you're like me you have "scraps" from sewing projects. Well recently I designed my own "Lake Garden Flag" in EQ8 using my scraps from Sunlit Garden by Lumin fabrics. I posted Phase 2 on quilt blog this morning so it's up and ready for y'all. I do by my garden flags but I will admit this will be the first of many "fun..fast n fab" projects that I'll be sharing. I love a project that uses those scraps...dont you? So here's a funny...I bet y'all thought scraps...and you we're thinking left overs...right? I do have some easy recipes too coming soon. I've been "testing" some healthi-r recipes that I'll be sharing soon. For me...it's all about trying new ingredients. But I will admit...I'm a bit picky. So I've been perfecting them before I share. I can't have a lot of ingredients due to my immune system but please note always adjust the ingredients to your family's needs. My needs have changed as I've gotten a wee bit older plus I need to loose a few pounds and my hub needs to gain. If life was simple I could just give him my extra pounds :-) Sometimes ya just need to laugh! I thank y'all so much for following and popping over to my quilt blog too. Talk soon!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Lake Garden Flag...

Cats "Chili Mac n Cheese" 2 Ways!

 Hey y'all....hope your having a great weekend. I've been catching up on my quilting as the weather has been a bit crazy. Seems weird to share a recipe that has the word "Chili" in it but these days I still like a comforting meal. Also, I'm sure some of y'all have kiddos at home for "Spring Break." Honestly, what I'm about to share with you is...we eat this "Chili Mac" all year. It all started when my sweet grandson wanted my mac n cheese and I was also making chili. Due to his sports and working out he wanted a high protein snack. Well...if you ask me adding beans to anything amps up the protein level. I made some pasta noodles added in some of the chili then we went all out and melted in velveeta cheese. Yup..."Chili Mac n Cheese" was born! What's funny is the next time you go out to dinner look at the children's menu. Seriously...Mac n cheese is now a meal :-) So technically I don't feel a bit guilty when I eat it too. Just in moderation :-) What I love about this recipe is it's super fast...great for those hectec nights with the kiddos and it's very satisfying. It's great to serve with a side salad or have on hand for the kiddos. It warms up easy & even taste pretty good cold too. My grandson version now is the second version of this recipe. It's quick and easy for a fast in between meal or snack. You could even add in your favorite meat to really amp up the flavor. I hope you give this a try with your kiddos or even your big kids. Oh did I mention the best part...it's a One Pot dish :-) Wishing everyone a fun & safe spring break. Pop on over to my quilting blog when you have a moment...we have a lot of sewing going on :-) Enjoy!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Here's all you need...

* 1 18oz. can Bush's Chili Beans (mild flavor)

* 1 10oz. can Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce (mild)

* 1 15.5 oz. can Bush's Best Cannellini Beans (drained)

* 1 pkt Herb ox granulated chicken bouillon

* 1 cup water

* 3/4 c. small mac noodles

* Salt/pepper to taste

* Pinch of humor :-)

Here's all you do...

* In a large skillet prepare following over medium heat....

* Add in all ingredients to pan except the bouillon and water.

* Cook over medium heat until combined.

* Cover and simmer until noodles are tender. Add more warm water if needed due to pasta will absorb the water while cooking.

* Season to taste.

Or...

* Prepare as above but add 1/2 cup chopped velveeta cheese and substitute mac noodles for "No Yolk Noodles." Cook as above. My grandson loves these noodles due to they have a bit more protenin :-)

Either way the kiddos will love :-)

Talk soon,

Cat

* Mix bouillon and water together.

* Fold in to pan and mix well.

* Add in pasta and cheese