Back 2 School Sides.."Cats Chicken Enchilada Wraps!"

 Hey y'all...hope you're having a great weekend. I've been getting projects caught up....trying to do some organizing in my sewing room and kitchen. Sometimes I don't know if I'm organizing or just 'shifiting" items to a different location. Hmmm...anyone else relate? I made a "bucket list" of items to accompolish this summer and needless to say not too many items have been scratched off. I don't know about y'all but where did this summer go??? Seeing back to school adds on t.v. honestly scared me. I'm a "Gege" & don't worry about back to school but it makes you realize how time flies too fast. I've been hosting designs on my quilt blog and working on upcoming Holiday designs as well. Seriously y'all...life is precious...make everyday count....take the good with the bad & don't get upset over things you cannot change. Adivice from my dear late daddy. He always had a positive thought even when all heck was breaking loose. Amazing man & I'm blessed to still have his positive thoughts to remember. Talking to my daughter and hearing how the hustle of back to school has already started in their summer prep made me realize to share my "easy recipes." I'll be hosting along with my "crafty designs"...Back 2 School Summer Sides & Snacks. They are my go to recipes that I still make today. I make mine with a bit of a healthi-r version due to my restrictions but adapt to your family needs. They are super fast & easy and great for those evenings when your feeding your kiddos before practices etc. I can't even imagine y'alls busy schedules with kids schedules and events. I was blessed with one beautiful daughter that participated in many events and sports and nights we're hectic. Sometimes a fast & d'lish recipe is all we need to get us through the week. The recipe I'm sharing is using pre-cooked chicken from the deli section and can be easily microwaved too. Super easy :-) Don't forget to pop on over to my Instagram page (link upper right on home page). I'll be drawing one lucky winner tonight at midnight to win the Christmas Template Set that Missouri Star Quilt Company graciously gifted me to give away. I'll be hosting "Santas Christmas Cookie Party" hostess gifts starting tomorrow on quilt blog using these adorable templates. I've already started "Santas SN-UGLY Sweater Dinner Party" runner on blog too. Tis the Season y'all :-) My link to MSQC on home page w/ save you 20% off $50. or more in August on most items for your sewing/crafting/quilting supplies. Don't forget to check out their tutorials for inspiration too. Come join the fun & thanks so much for following!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Here's all you need...

* Pre-cooked Fajita Chicken (shredded)

* 1 (10 0z.) can Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce (mild)

* Large low carb flour tortillas

* Shredded Cheese (your fav)

* Sour creme (optional but d'lish)

* Pinch of humor :-)

Here's all you do...

* Mix shredded chicken and enchilada sauce together until evenly coated.

* Heat until warm in microwave (slightly over so it doesn't splat everywhere)

Tip...warm in small increments,,,heats up fast

* Place 2-3 Tb. of enchilada mixture in center of tortilla....sprinkle cheese on top and wrap closed.

* Fry in pan on low-medium heat until evenly browned on both sides.

Or....cover and warm in microwave. (Microwave temps vary) I do short spurts :-)

Add beans or whatever your family desires...very fast & versatile recipe!

I don't add seasoning due to the enchilada sauce. But I do love garnishing with Sour creme light on top.

Serve with a side salad & you are good to go! :-)

Enjoy & talk soon,

Cat

Give-a-way w/ MSQC Christmas Template Set!

 Hey y'all...hope your week is going great. I'm thrilled to share this fun & exciting news with y'all. Missouri Star Quilt Company has "gifted" me this adorble "Christmas Template Set" to give a way to one lucky winner. Y'all they are super cute...adorable & come with a small verseion "nestled" within each template design. All you need to do to enter is follow me on Instagram (link upper right on home page) & MSQC & all the fun rules to enter are posted today. Y'all can you imagine how much fun you'll have creating Holiday projects with these adorable templates. I've been using the "Sweater template" on my "Santas SN-UGLY Sweater Dinner Party" table runner. The possibilites are endless....pillows...trivets for Holiday entertaining....super cute quilt design??? Who knows what I'll be sharing next :-) You can view all the dimentions of the templates on MSQC webiste. They also host a lot of Inspirational projects & tutorials for the Holidays too. Plus don't forget if you need supplies my link to MSQC w/save you 20% off $50. or more on most supplies for the month of August. What an exciting month we're already having ;-) Thanks so much for following & the deadline to enter for the give-a-way on my Instagram page is August 11th (Sunday) at midnight. Good luck! :-)

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Missouri Star Christmas Template Bundle Set 2...

Another great Monday w/Misty Doan "Sweet Violet Quilt"

 Hey y'all...hope your Monday is off to a great start. I used to dread Mondays...weekends went by too fast but now I look forward to Monday's with Misty Doan. Misty shares a design & tutorial every Monday. She's a fabulous quilt designer and you'll be inspired when you watch her tutorials. The "Sweet Violet Blossom" quilt pattern can be purchased at Missouri Star Quilt Company and/or watch her tutorial as well. The pattern is using Kona cotton fabric and it comes together quickly using 15" squares. The pattern is Jelly Roll friendly too. You know me I'm always thinking..."wouldn't this make a fun table runner?" Check out her tutorial and my link to MSQC (upper right on home page) will save you 20% off $50. or more in August on most supplies. Pop on over to my quilt blog too....Phase 2 is posted for my "Santas SN-UGLYSweater Dinner Party!" This is a fun 7 fast project and is beginner friendly too! Thanks so much for following and check back soon. We have a fun month ahead :-)

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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"Santas SN-UGLY SWEATER DINNER PARTY!"

 Hey y'all...hope all is going well. I've been project catching up and trying to stay calm with this crazy hurricane season. I'll be sharing some fun recipes and projects for the month of August. I'm hosting a SN-UGLY Sweater Dinner Party on my quilt blog and supplies listed today. It will be a fun-ctional table runner for entertaining. I'm also re-doing my sewing room and will be sharing fun and easy designs to make as well. It's not too early to think about your Holiday projects. I can't believe August is here and summer is almost over. I don't know about y'all but this summer has flown by way to fast. I do my projects in moderation due to my back issues and most of my projects these days are very easy to follow & fast. Even my recipes have been a bit easier. You can't stand long in the kitchen with back issues but that's o.k. too. Most of the time families are hustling between games...activities for kiddos so fast & d'lish recipes seems to benefit everyone these days :-) I hope you pop on over to my quilt blog and join me on this super fun Christmas project. All the supplies can be found on Missouri Star Quilt Company and my link on home page will save you 20% off $50. or more on most supplies for the month of August. This super cute pattern by MSQC even comes with a free template download to make the sweaters. Keep checking in with me cause we have a fun-tastic month ahead. Thanks so much for following!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Summer Sides..."Cats Chili-dog Mac-n-cheese!"

Hey y'all...hope you had a great 4th of July. I know a lot of y'all are having gatheringa all weekend to celebrate so I thought it's the perfect time to kick off my series "Summer Sides." We all get invited to bbq's...potlucks...parties and if you're like me I like a recipe that's easy & a crowd pleasure. Well this recipe is a combination of my love for "chili & mac-n-cheese." I know you're going chili in the summer...are you nuts. Seriously this recipe is d'lish...adult & kid friendly. You won't be the one that brings the typical mac-n-cheese with this recipe :-) My series "Summer Sides" is ue to easy & d'lish recipes for entertaining. I don't do a long time-consuming recipe anymore due to my health restrictions. But I still want a d'lish recipe for my family. I served my dish on the "America,,,Sew Beautiful" trivet that I made on my quilting blog. Fabric is the stunning collection "American Beauty" by Riley Blake Designs .You know me..it's all about fun-ctional decor. So keep checking back for more "Summer Sides" for your family...fun...entertaining. I'm also featuring "Teach the kiddos 2 Sew this Summer" & "Stitchin' @ the Lake" which have already started on my quilt blog. You can save 20% off $50. or more for the month of July on most products from Missouri Star Quilt Company. My links are on home page. I'm excited with our cooking...sewing & quilting adventures 2gether this summer. Thanks so much for following and check back soon!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Here's all you need...

* 4-6 Hotdogs

* 1 can (16oz) Busch's Chili Beans...Mild (do not drain) :-)

* 6 oz. velveeta cheese melted

* 1 1/2 cup small macaroni noodles cooked until al dente & drained.

* 1/2 cup cheddar cheese...grated (topping)

* Pinch of humor :-)

Here's all you do...

* Slice hotdogs in small & heat in a non-stick skillet until crispy or to your desired taste. 

* Set aside.

* Cook macaroni noodle until al dente/drain

* In same pot on low heat add in the chili & melted cheese & crispy hot dogs :-)

* Pre-heat oven to 375*

* Prepare a non-stick casserole dish.

* Spread chili-dog-mac-n-cheese in dish.

* Top w/grated cheese.

* Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese melts. (ovens vary)

* Enjoy!

Another Awesome Monday w/ "At Home with Misty!

 Hey y'all...hope your week is off to a great start. I know Mondays are always hard. Seems the weekend always goes too fast for me. But I've gotten a "new attitude" on Monday's...what! I actually look forward to Monday's due to Misty Doan w/Missouri Star Quilt Company hosts "At Home with Misty." Every Monday Misty shares a super cute & clever design w/us all & it's a "free tutorial." I know I'm always mentioning to follow Missouri Star Quil Company & this is just one of the perks. Actually all the Doan Ladies share exceptional design tutorial on the website. Today's tutorial is sew clever & it uses my favorite "orange peel template" by MSQC that I love & use a lot. The pattern below is available on MSQC website & Misty's tutorial too.  If you need supplies my link to Missouri Star Quilt Company will save you 20% off $50. or more on most products for the month of July. Yup..they extended this awesome discount for another month! I'm super excited for all the fun projects that I have planned on my quilt blog plus all the fun projects that Missouri Star Quilt company will be sharing as well. Make sure you check out todays tutorial :-) So let the Summer Fun begin!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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"Stitchin' @ the Lake" w/Jenny Doan's Signature Series Tool Set!

 Hey y'all...hope your weekend is off to a great start. I'm excited about the Summer Series that I'll be hosting for sewing/quilting & cooking. As you know I have a quilt blog so I'll be hosting series between the two blogs. I know a lot of you have the kiddos home for the summer and probably are wondering what fun activites can we plan. Well no worries. I have fun designs starting in July..."Stitchin' @ the Lake"... "Teach the Kiddos 2 Sew this Summer" & a d'lish series of "Summer Sides." Along w/the fun stitchin' designs I'll be sharing tips/tutorials too for y'all. If you have viewed Missouri Star Quilt Company's webiste they host many tutorials & downloads plus daily deals. My link to MSQC w/save you 20% off $50. or more on most supplies for the month of June. The discount does not apply towards the special tool set but it sure does on other items for all your sewing/crafting.quilting supplies. In fact I already started a "Spook-tacular"...designs today on my quilt blog. It's a fun project for the weekend showcasing the adorable "Little Witch" fabric line by Jennifer Long "Sew a Story" for Riley Blake Designs. We'll be bopping between Holiday's & Projects so keep following...believe me their will be something for you! Please check out Jenny's Tool Set...it's a limited offer and would make a great gift for any occassion or for yourself. The pics below show how amazing the "Tool Set/Box" is and convenient to carry on any Summer adventures you have planned. I for one love to have a "hand stitchin' project" when going somewhere just to sit...relax and enjoy the moment. So keep checking back...please follow my quilt blog for exciting projects this summer. Let the Summer Fun Begin!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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The tools in this series come in an elegant subtle peach color...each etched w/the Missouri Star Symbols ensuring durability and precission. Crafted from German grade steel & lined w/ Missouri star Quilt Town Floral fabric. It's not only sturdy for the on-the-go projects but super-cute :-)

So come join Chuck & I for some "Stitchin' & Fishin' @ the Lake this Summer!" :-)