Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce (Crock pot)

I normally make a few batches of this and freeze it so I can pull it out when I'm having a busy day!

Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce

2 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 4 pieces
1/3 cup prepared teriyaki sauce (use a high quality brand)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 red onion
1⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter
1⁄4 cup dry roasted peanuts
1⁄2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1-2 tablespoons peanut sauce (optional if you want it spicy)


Directions
Step 1. Place all ingredients (except peanut butter, peanuts, and green onions) into the
slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours. ** Mine was done at around 6 1⁄2 –
7 hours. Pork should be tender but not falling apart (unless that is the consistency you
like) The original recipe called for a cooking time of 8-9 hours on low but that would have
been way to long for my slow cooker – the pork would have been completely dried out.
Know your slow cooker and keep an eye on it around 6 1/2 hours.
Step 2. Remove pork from slow cooker and chop into bite size chunks. Add the peanut
butter and peanut sauce to the sauce. Stir until it dissolves into the sauce.
Step 3. Return the pork to the slow cooker and toss with the sauce. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with peanuts and green onions.

No Bake Energy Bites

I am a mom of three girl as well as a Realtor. I am constantly on the run so I thought I'd like to have some energy bars to throw in my bag on those crazy days.  When I was at the store looking at all of them I decided I didn't want to spend a fortune to buy them so I came home and made this! I hope you enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked Quick Oats
• 1/3 cup dried Cranberries
• 1/2 cup all-natural Peanut Butter
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1 tsp Cinnamon

Directions:

1. Combine the ingredients in a bowl
2. Using a cookie scoop place balls on a cookie sheet with waxed paper
3. Chill in fridge

Black Bean Taco Soup - Freezer Meal

I'm a mom of 3 girls and a realtor so I love being able to make food ahead of time so on crazy days I can pull something out and throw it in the crock pot.  This recipe is perfect for dinner or to freeze into individual servings and have for lunches. I hope you enjoy!

Black Bean Taco Soup

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey works too!)

1 medium onion, chopped

1 package mild taco seasoning mix

1 (16 oz) bag frozen corn

1 (16 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed (you could use kidney beans or pinto beans)

1 (14 oz) cans stewed tomatoes

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (4 oz) can diced green chilis

Optional toppings - cheese, guacamole, sour cream

Directions:

Brown meat and onion, drain. Let meat cool for a minute, add remaining ingredients, mix then dump into a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag. When ready to eat, remove from freezer and thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Cook on HIGH for 1-2 hours or LOW for 2-3 1/2 hours.

Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

Personalized Nursery Decor

Cute wall hanging with your child's name. You can let me know the color/theme of the room and I can create it to match!

Indicate child's name and colors you wish to have at checkout. Include your email and I can send you samples to pick from.

Edges are beveled for a nice finish. Two saw tooth hangers mounted to the back for easy hanging.

Hand crafted.

Appox:
L: 12"
H: 4" 

Available for $25 on Etsy
https://www.etsy.com/listing/129208868/nursery-decor-personalized

Best Bread Machine Bread!

I have been in search of a quick, easy and GOOD recipe for plain white bread for my bread machine. I finally found it!!!

Ingredients:

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) package bread machine yeast
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
Honey - I probably add 1-2 tablespoons

Directions:

1. Place the water, sugar and yeast in the pan of the bread machine.
2. Let the yeast dissolve and foam for 10 minutes.
3. Add the oil, flour, salt and honey to the yeast.
4. Select dough setting, and press Start.
5. Place in a greased loaf pan and let rise again. Before baking brush melted butter on the top to keep it moist. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until done. 

Here is the bread once it is out of the bread machine:

Here is the bread after rising in a warm spot for about 20-30 minutes:

Note: For a softer crust brush the top of your baked bread with some melted butter (thanks Mom)

Final product:

 

Anna's Chicken Enchiladas

Everyone asks me for my Chicken Enchilada recipe so I am going to attempt to document it. I don't measure anything when I make it so this might need to be tweaked a bit... here goes!!

3-4 chicken breasts
1 large can Cream of Chicken soup
1 to 1 1/2 cups sour cream
Taco Seasoning
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Burrito size tortillas

Boil chicken until cooked all the way through (about 20 minutes). Once it is cooled, shred chicken. In a medium bowl mix soup, sour cream and taco seasoning. Add as much or as little seasoning as you want. At this point I usually sample the soup mix to see if I like the taste. It should be a good mix of soup and sour cream mix.

To assemble the enchilada: place a large spoonful of the soup mixture on the tortilla. I make a line in the middle of the tortilla. Next, place a handful of shredded chicken on top of soup mix. Top with a handful of cheese. Wrap your enchilada up. I fold in the sides then roll it shut.

Pan: Prepare a 9x13 pan by spraying the bottom. I like to spread a little of the soup mix on the bottom in place of the spray. Line the pan with the enchiladas until full. Take remaining soup mix and spread on the top then cover with cheese. If you don't want it super creamy you can cut the amount of soup mix used.

Bake at 325 for about 35 minutes or until hot all the way through. Serve with sour cream.

Note: These are even better the next day left over and also freeze very well!!

Next time I make them I'll add a photo.

Jewelry Hangers

I enjoy making jewelry hangers to sell on Etsy.

You can check them out here: Anna's Jewelry Hangers

I will also custom make them for nursery's!!