Suppers on the Porch.."Cats Crust-less Chicken Crock Pie"

 Hey y'all...hope your week is off to a great start. I'm excited to share w/y'all that my "Suppers on the Porch" fun-ctional table decor is ready for your Suppers on the Porch. I have given tips on how fun-ctional you can use the individual squares no matter your table size. On my quilt blog you will notice they can be placed in a row for a traditional table runner, or you can arrange for a square table too. I love because they are individually made you can use 3-6...endless possibilities for entertaining. Although I've been stating Suppers on the Porch, I will admit they are super cute inside as well. I love this time of year...relaxing outdoors...suppers on the porch. Listening to the birds. The fabric collection inspired my design & I hope your enjoying this series with me. As promised,,,along with the decor comes the fun & easy recipes for your outside entertaining. I don't know about you but for me eating inside is easy...you don't need to worry about the weather. In this series..."Suppers on the Porch" I will be sharing fun & easy recipes for your suppers on the porch. I'll share a "main dish...sides & desserts that are great for entertaining outside. yes...they still will taste fantastic inside too :-) I thank y'all so much for following me & weather you are cooking...crafting...quilting...please click on Missouri Star Quilt Co for inspiration. They have awesome daily deals...tutorials & my link w/save you 20% off $50. or more for the month of April for you supplies needed. I love to watch the tutorials...the "Doan's Ladies" always have awesome designs & techniques to share. Sew inspirational. I hope you enjoy this recipe...it's perfect for a meal outside...serve along with a side salad & it's complete. Simple & d'lish for your "Suppers on the Porch." Enjoy!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Note...the Fun-ctional Centerpiece :-) Insul-bright is used for hot/cold items but always check w/your surface area before placing hot items. :-)

"Cats Crust-less Chicken Crock Pie"

Here's all you need...

* 2 lrg chicken breats...diced

* 1 pkt (1oz) o f  Herb ox...sodium free granulated chicken bouillon 

* 1 (10.5) oz. can cream of chicken soup (whisked w/one cup water)

* 1 (10.5) oz. can cream of chicken soup

* 1 (14oz) can sliced carrots..(drained)

* 1 (14oz) can cut green beans (drained)

* 1 (15oz) can white corn (drained)

* 1/4 c Breadcrumbs

* Salt/pepper to taste

Topping... 1/2 c. grated cheese...1/2 c. breadcrumbs...1/4 c. dry parmesan cheese.

Here's all you do...

* Sauté chicken in oil/butter or your preferred method. on med/low heat until cooked. Season with Herb ox pkt & your desired seasoning.

* Microwave 1 cup water until warm...whisk in one can of cream of chicken soup & add into pan.

* Whisk in one can of cream of chicken soup until all incorporated.

* Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 mins stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. :-)

* Sir in veggies until all incorporated.

* Pre-heat oven to 350*

* Line a medium size crock w/ butter on bottom of crock & up the sides...so fun :-)

* Add breadcrumbs and twist around bottom & sides until it's covered...any left-over just distribute evenly on bottom of crock.

* Place crock on a sheet pan for safe in/out of oven.

* Carefully pour creamed chicken mixture into crock about 3/4 full.

Topping...

* Mix 1/2 c. grated cheese...1/2 c. breadcrumbs...1/4 c. dry Parmesan cheese and sprinkle on top of pot pie.

* Cover w/ aluminum foil and bake for about 20 min....carefully remove cover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted :-) ...ovens vary.

* Enjoy!

This is a great for "Suppers on the Porch".... potlucks or anytime you need to share a meal w/a friend! Serves about 3-4.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe & check back soon for more "Suppers on the Porch" recipes.

Blessed Cooking,

Cat

Suppers on the Porch....Fun-ctional Centerpiece Trivet/Table Runner!

 Hey y'all...hope you're having a great weekend. It's been a bit crazy for me, but I've come to realize if it's not then something is wrong. Sometimes you just need to laugh :-) Well as y'all know by now I've been sharing my "Suppers on the Porch" Fun-ctional Table decor for entertaining. I'm super excited to say the last Octagon square...the fun-ctioning centerpiece is finished. Now all 5 squares of the Suppers on the Porch table decor are ready for your relaxing suppers outside. But I will say these are so cute that I'll be using the design inside as well. I've been having a blast with the "Porch Swing" collection by Riley Blake designs & the Spring Icons Bird templates all from Missouri Star Quilt Co. This project has been sew much fun & as promised I will be sharing recipes to use with the "fun-ctionig centerpiece" too. If you're just joining in, you can click on my link to MSQC to save 2-% off $50. or more for the month of April on supplies. I thank y'all so much for following me & check back soon for one more "tweet surprise" along w/recipes for you to enjoy "Suppers on the Porch." Enjoy!

Blessed Cooking from my Home to Yours,

Cat

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Suppers on the Porch "Fun-ctioning Centerpiece"...

"Suppers on the Porch" ...Project Progress ;-)

 Hey y'all...hope your week is going great. I'm so excited to share w/ y'all the last 2 squares of the "Fun-ctional" Table decor. I love this fabric "Porch Swing" by Riley Blake Designs. The prints & hues are stunning. So far we've completed the 4 "Octagon Bird Squares" on my quilting blog and next up is the 'fun-ctional" centerpiece square. You'll be using Insul-bright which is a thermo lining for hot/cold items. I love to insert insul-bright into a quilt block to use when entertaining. This design is a great space-saver too. Once we have completed the last step of the "fun-ctional centerpiece" you will be able to "stack" the squares when not in use. I will admit it's super cute for outdoor entertaining but would look great indoors too! You never know what the weather is going to be, so I love a multi-functional design :-) I'll be posting the last step of the runner soon on my quilt blog. If you still need supplies my link to Missouri Star Quilt Co. will save you 20% off $50. or more for the month of April. Also please follow MSQC website. They have great daily deals...tutorials for inspiration. I thank y'all so much for following and check back soon!

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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"Suppers on the Porch" Fun-ctional Table Decor...Phase 3

 Hey y'all...hope your week is going well. I wanted to give you a "Sneek Peek" of how my Scrap-a-long "Suppers on the Porch" is coming along. I'm having a blast...the fabric "Porch Swing" by Riley Blake Designs is super fun & the Templates from Missouri Star Quilt Co are great to work with and great quality too. If you like entertaining outdoors...supper on the porch and listening to birds sing, then you will love this design. I hope you're having as much fun as me & it's not too late if you're just joining in. My designs are super easy & broken into Phases so you can come "Scrap-a-long" w/me anytime. Also, my link to MSQC will save you 20% off $50. or more for the month of April if you still need supplies. I hope you pop on over to their website for all the tutorials...daily deals & all the fun inspiration the "Doan Ladies" have to share with us. They are sew inspiring and tutorials are super fun & easy to follow along. Well, come join me on my quilting blog and let's create this super cute "Fun-ctional Table Decor" for your outside entertaining. If you're like me, you'll probably use indoors too :-) I thank y'all so much for following and can't wait to share the "center piece recipe" w/y'all once the runner is completed. Missouri Star Quilt Co gives their affiliates products to "give-a-way" so please follow me on Instagram & Facebook so you don't miss out. I also do my own "appreciation give-a-ways" for my followers too. I just gifted a super cute Car Coaster & Quilter's Luggage Tag & a "quilty-friend" won all the way from Pennsylvania. How exciting! Talk soon.

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Pics below of progress & how I alternated the "background fabrics" within the blocks...Super fun & easy w/my "Crazy-Scrap-Piecing technique"...no Paper-Piecing :-)

"Suppers on the Porch" Fun-ctional Table Decor!

 Hey y'all...hope you're having a great week. I wanted to let y'all know my Scrap-a-long..."Suppers on the Porch" has started on my quilt blog. This is such a easy design & fun-ctional. The fabric "Porch Swing" by Riley Blake designs was my inspiration. I love spring weather, eating & relaxing on the porch. This table decor is super easy & you'll be excited to decorate with for your porch entertaining. It is made up of 5 individual Octagon squares that come 2ther as a table runner. Four super cute bird squares using the Bird template by MSQC & one center Octagon square that is fun-ctional for hot/cold items. Phase 1 & 2 is up on quilt blog. Come join the fun and my link to Missouri Star Quilt Co. will save you 20% off $50. or more for the month of April on all supplies needed. I can't wait to share w/yall the recipe I have for the "center piece." hint hint.  Thanks so much for following!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Sneek-Peek of Phase 1 & 2... :-)

Project Peek of the Week..."Suppers on the Porch"

 Hey y'all...hope you had a great weekend. I'm super excited to share with you my new pattern "Suppers on the Porch." The fabric collection "Porch Swing" by Riley Blake Designs inspired my design. I love to sit outside listen to the birds and entertain. It's very relaxing for all. I will be featuring a "Fun-ctional Table Decor" for entertaining. Super fun & easy doing raw edge a-play-que. All the supplies from MSQC are listed on my quilt blog to get you started. You can also save 20% off $50. or more for the Month of April from MSQC.I hope you pop on over to my quilt blog and join in on the fun! I will also have a "super sweet" recipe to share w/y'all that will be the "center piece" once the runner is complete. It's Spring...so they say...still kinda crazy but you will love entertaining w/this fun-ctional table decor! We've been giving away items w/MSQC on Instagram & Facebook so I hope you're following me for all the fun events. Thanks so much for following & talk soon!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Happy National Scissor Day....& Scissor Give-a-Way!

 Hey y'all...hope your weekend is off to a great start. I'm thrilled to announce we are giving a way these lovely 8" Amelia Scissors by Missouri Star Quilt Co. All you need to do is pop on over to my "Facebook" page "Ihearditthroughthequiltvine" for all the details. I received one to use as an affiliate & one to give-a-way from MSQC. Sew exciting!Y'all they are so lightweight...textured Non-Slip Handle that provides a comfortable grip...reusable packing which is convenient for packing or those on the go quilting trips. & a protective plastic cover. Perfect gift for Mother's Day...Birthday or Just Because I love you! I will say they are sew easy to cut with...I used them recently to cut through the Lemon Canvas fabric by Art Gallery Fabrics and they were perfect! Easy to hold too w/my arthritic fingers :-) Don't forget these would make a great stocking stuffer too. My link will save you 20% off $50. or more for the month of April. So, pop on over to my "Facebook" page for all the details to win these amazing scissors by MSQC. Act quick...my giveaway closes at midnight on 4-14-24 @ midnight (Eastern Time)....Sew exciting! Thanks so much for following!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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"Better Together Aprons"...You're Never 2 old 4 Mother/Daughter Aprons!

 Hey y'all...hope all is going well and weather is being kind. My prayers to all going through this crazy "Spring Weather." Geeze...this has been nuts! I wanted to share w/y'all my recent project that would be a great Mother's day gift...graduation...birthday or just because I love you. The pattern "Better Together Aprons" by Missouri Star Quilt Company is super easy to follow & versatile too. Easily adjust the pattern for sizes and would make a super cute Mother/Son duo by just changing the fabric if needed. Speaking of fabric...I'm in Love w/the Sage Yuma Lemon Canvas by Art Gallery Fabrics. The quality is very easy to sew with that I even made the straps to coordinate. Yes, you can make the straps from the cotton twill tape that is stated on pattern project supplies. My goal was to challenge myself this year to step out of my comfort zone...try new things & I had a blast making the straps. These aprons are so special, and I can't wait to pack mine along when my daughter and I are cooking/baking together. I'm excited to share that MSQC extended their discount of 20% off $50. or more for the month of April. My link is on home page and it applies at checkout. Trust me it works...I just purchased some items for the upcoming Holidays :-) I know if you're like me you probably like to look "fashionable" when entertaining so don't forget to make one for yourself! I thank y'all for following and check back soon for more "fun-ctional projects." Enjoy!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Better Together Aprons pattern by Missouri Star Quilt Company...

Chuck loves his apron too :-)

Learn How to Make a "Ticker Tape" Quilt in This Free Quilting Tutorial V...

Hey y'all....hope your weekend is off to a great start. Spring is in the air along with Mother's Day approaching....graduation & all those summer birthdays. I wanted to share this awesome tutorial with you by Missouri Star Quilt Co. Jenny Doan is an amazing quilter. This design would make a great gift and scrap friendly too. I posted my fun projects on my quilt blog that I'll be hosting for the month of April along with my saving to MSQC. You can save 20% off $50. or more w/my affiliate link to MSQC for the month of April. My link to MSQC (upper right on home page) will take you to their website for daily deals...endless sewing/crafting/quilting supplies & tutorials. I hope you enjoy Jenny's tutorial & pop on over to my quilting blog for a super sweet month to kick of Spring. Also have some great recipes that I'll be sharing soon to make while you're working on those projects! :-) Thanks so much for following and talk soon!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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