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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Southern Tea Cakes #SundaySupper

Who's your favorite celebrity chef?  Everyone has one right??  Or if you're like me you have many & found it almost near impossible to pick a recipe for this week's #SundaySupper...

I mean, seriously, how do I pick one??

Mom's Test Kitchen: Southern Tea Cakes
  
There's Rachael Ray with her 30 minute meals.  Y'all know how much I love a quick dinner!  But then there's Sandra Lee & her semi-homemade goodness.  And don't forget Bobby with the magic he makes on a grill.  And we definitely can't forget Jamie Oliver who seriously has the best name in the world.  Ever.  Plus he's a pretty good chef too.  ;)

Do you see now why this was such a hard decision for me??

Mom's Test Kitchen: Southern Tea Cakes

The more I thought about it though, I knew there was only one chef I could really go with as my favorite.  I actually got to see her live a few years back & it was absolutely amazing!  She is exactly the same live as she is on her show!  She's from my original neck of the woods, she's got two very handsome sons & she loves butter.  She's my kinda gal.

So here's to you Paula Deen.  You're always welcome to join me on the front porch for a glass of good sweet tea.  Bobby's welcome too...
;)
 
SOUTHERN TEA CAKES
Inspired by: Paula Deen
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Yield: 2 dozen cookies




INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • pinch ground cinnamon
  • pinch ground nutmeg
LETS COOK:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder together.
Add remaining ingredients and blend well. Dough will be soft and wet.
Cover dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Scoop dough into 1/2 tablespoon size balls and bake on a slightly greased sheet pan for 12 to 14 minutes.

 
Now be sure to check out our host Tammi from Momma's Meals & the rest of the #SundaySupper crew's favorite celebrity chef dishes:
Starters or Snacks :
Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog - Oyster and Brie Soup and Wine Pairings for Celebrity Chef #SundaySupper
Linda at The Urban Mrs. - Inspired by Bobby Flay, Lobster Chowder with Roasted Corn Salsa
Erin from Dinners, Dishes and Desserts - Rachael Ray’s Cinnamon Popcorn
Cindy over at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings - Jamie Oliver’s Bread and Tomato Soup
Jeff at The Catholic Foodie - Drop Biscuits – Breakfast with Chef John Besh
Renee over at Kudos Kitchen By Renee - Giada De Laurentiis’ Garlic Toasts With Red Pepper Aioli

The Main Dish:
Sheila at Cooking Underwriter – Paula Deen’s Chicken in a Crock Pot w/ Sauerkraut and Apples
Laura over at Small Wallet Big Appetite – Martin Yan’s Beef Chow Fun
Sarah over at Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends - Michael Symon’s Lola burger with crab tater tots
Susan at The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen - Ina Garten’s Baked Shrimp Scampi
Tammi at Momma’s Meals – Lee Drummond’s Sloppy Joe’s
Lane over at Supper for a Steal - Bobby Flay’s Rosemary Bricked Chicken
Tara from Noshing with the Nolands - Michael Symon’s Pork and Apple Scallopini
Shannon at Country Girl in the Village – Simple Red Sauce over Rigatoni. Inspired by, Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos
Kris over at In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene - Rachael Ray’s Muffin Tin Meatloaf
Nicole from The Daily Dish Recipes - Paula Deen’s Slow Cooker Pulled Pickled Pork Sandwiches
Becca from It’s Yummilicious - Ina Garten’s Grown Up Bacon Mac & Cheese
Alice at Hip Foodie Mom - Sunday Pot Roast with Risotto Cakes from Kelsey Nixon
Jen over at Juanita’s Cocina - The Neely’s White Turkey Chili
Brianne from Cupcakes & Kale Chips - Crockpot Beef Pot Roast with Mushrooms inspired by Giada DeLaurentiis
Isabel at Family Foodie - Polenta with Garlicky Shrimp inspired by Chef Todd English
Wendy from The Weekend Gourmet - Shrimp Penne in Pesto Cream Sauce, From Emeril Lagasse
Bobbi over at Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen - Cheesy Poblano Chicken
Patti at Comfy Cuisine - Tyler Florence’s Chicken Francese
Roxanne over at The Roxx Box - Jambalaya Pasta with Penne, Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille
Sue from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz – Rachael Ray’s Spicy Corn Chowdah Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Jamie at Mama Mommy Mom - Penne with Asparagus, Smoked Gouda and Prosciutto. Adapted from, Giada De Laurentiis’
Tora over at Tora’s Real Food – Pork and beans with Alton Brown’s pickled pork
Elisabeth over at The Hand That Rocks The Ladle - Emeril’s New Orleans Style Red Beans & Rice

Amazing Sides:
Megan from I Run For Wine - Curtis Stone’s Acorn Squash Roasted with Thyme
Sandi over at Midlife Road Trip - Gabriele Corcos’s Gnocchi di Patate
Shelby at Diabetic Foodie - Orange Pecan Black Rice, adapted from Ina Garten
Katie from She likes Ruffles, He likes Truffles - Chef Fabio Viviani’s Spinach and Artichoke Risotto

Sweet Endings:
Renee over at Magnolia Days – Brownie Tart
Conni at The Foodie Army Wife - Inspired by Ree Drummond – Scrumptious Apple Coffee Cake
Paula over at Vintage Kitchen Notes - Bill Granger´s Cherry Tart
Pam from The Meltaways – Savannah Sheet Cake
Katy over at Happy Baking Days - Mary Berry’s Treacle Tart
Jaime over at Mom’s Test Kitchen - Southern Tea Cakes
Amy over at Kimchi MOM - Crack Pie, I Can’t Quit You



Lyn from The Lovely Pantry - Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Squares
Melanie at From Fast Food to Fresh Food – Sand Tarts
Wine Pairings:
Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog


We hope you'll also join us on Twitter for #SundaySupper throughout the day. Tonight we'll be meeting at 7 PM EST for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat. All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag or you can follow us through TweetChat.
Thanks for joining us around the family table!


Saturday, December 1, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Cookies Party!!

I'm so excited to be co-hosting the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies Link Up with Sarah from The Ease of Freeze!  I hope you'll join us in linking up your favorite cookie recipes & be sure to come back over the next 12 days & check out some of my favorites!
 
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The Ease of Freeze and co-host, Mom's Test Kitchen are bringing you a Christmas cookie link up for the next 12 days. Feel free to link up as many cookie recipes as you like.






Blog readers - this is for you too! Tons of cookie recipes to choose from! Click on the link and you will go right to the recipe and beautiful blog and pictures! And by the way, cookies are usually easy to freeze! Enjoy!
 

Blog friends:
  • Please link to your post and not your blog.
  • Please visit and pin eye-catching recipes.
  • Please follow The Ease of Freeze (on right side bar) and Mom's Test Kitchen (left sidebar) in some fashion.




Grab the button on my right side bar if you want to spread the cheer! The top viewed cookie/post will be touted on Facebook and pinned to my Pinterest winner's board!

Go ahead and link up your great cookie recipes for everyone to enjoy! Have a blessed Christmas and Hanukkah season.

Sincerely,
Sarah and Jaime




Candle Swap 2012

 
I decided to join in the Candle Swap hosted by Dawn's Disaster & Unorganized Chaos x3!  It's been so much fun!  I got to partner with a great blogger that I may never have met had it not been for the swap!
 
My partner is Heidi from Typative Mama Cat!  I'm so happy that I've gotten to know her through this swap! 
 
 
How cool is she??
 
 
First let me just say how big of a smile I had on my face when I opened her package!  Who wouldn't giggle when they find their candle packaged in this?
 
 
Resourcefulness at it's best and I LOVED IT!!
 
And check out this awesome candle she sent me!!
 

 
How beautiful is this??
 
But it gets even better!!  Not only does Heidi have great taste in candles, she's stinkin' crafty too!!  But she's so modest, she never even told me she had an Etsy store & could crochet with the best of them!
 
Check out my other beautiful present!!
 

 
Am I right?  Amazing isn't she!
 
So y'all head over & check out her Etsy store ~ I personally love Tyler the Thoughtful Turtle :)