Eggs, Eggs, And More Eggs

I have an over abundance of eggs and need to do something with them before they go to waste. You may ask yourself why do I have so many, well Randy gets eggs given to him from his coworker. Since it was breakfast time I decided to make eggs, I looked in my recipe book and found the perfect recipe that called for 14 eggs, yes that is right 14 eggs. That did use up quite a few but I am still left with many more. If anyone has any suggestions I am open to any ideas.

Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese & Mushrooms

14 eggs

1/4 teaspoon pepper

6 tablespoons butter

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, diced

2 small cans mushrooms

In a large bowl, beat eggs and pepper until just blended. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add egg mixture. As egg mixture begins to set, with rubber spatula , stir slightly so uncooked egg flows to bottom.

When eggs are partially cooked, add diced cream cheese and mushrooms. Continue cooking until egg mixture is set but still moist, stirring occasionally.

Very delicious.

Chicken and Some Changes Ahead

There are some changes that I am hoping are going to happen in the next few days if not the next week ahead. It is not that I want to keep everyone in the dark but I just wanted to let this little tidbit of information out. I am hoping that everything works out and things go the way I want them to. If this change does occur, it will have some affect on my blogging but it will only be for the better. Sorry I can't reveal anymore but I will keep you posted. Now on to the chicken recipe that is our dinner for tonight.

Noodles and Stir-Fried Chicken Medley

1 package whole grain noodles
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 package stir fry vegetables
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
soy sauce to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions, also cook vegetables . In a large skillet place cooked vegetables and chicken. Add garlic powder and soy sauce. Blend together well. Serve over hot noodles. Enjoy!

More Blueberries

Yesterday I made some blueberry biscuits and yes, Randy did end up trying one and saying it did taste good. Well that is probably because I said, It is a biscuit with blueberries in it and it tastes so good. I guess that did the trick. LOL. I thought that since I had some delicious biscuits that today I would make some cobbler to go along with them. My two coworkers are in for a treat because I am bringing in some for them tonight.

Blueberry Cobbler

2 pints blueberries

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

In a medium size saucepan, stir blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice. Mix until blended well. Serve over biscuits.

Biscuits And Blueberries

I know I have probably told everyone more than once that I love biscuits. I really, really do. Well this morning I decided to try a little something different when making some homemade biscuits and added some blueberries that I had and didn't want to go to waste. I am not sure if Randy will like these since he really doesn't like biscuits, but hey you never know. I am thinking with the addition of the blueberries he might just change his mind. I will let you all know the reaction.

Baking Powder Blueberry Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk

Preheat oven to 450. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissors fashion, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk; quickly mix in blueberries and mixture forms soft dough that leaves side of bowl.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead to mix thoroughly. With a floured rolling pin, roll out dough, 1/2 inch thick for highm fluffy biscuits and 1/4 inch thick for thin, crusty ones.
With floured 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut into biscuits. Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart for crusty biscuits, nearly touching for soft-sided ones.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden.

Made For Karen

This post goes out to Randy's boss Karen. Hope this will be a big hit for you. Since I had to work a 12 hour shift yesterday, I decided to make this yesterday and post for today. The recipe may seem a little detailed but these are so easy to make and taste awesome.

Black And White Cheesecake Squares

vegetable oil cooking spray
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 ounces (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 325. Coat a 9-113 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Line dish with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both long sides, then spray parchment.
Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Cream butter and granulated sugar with a hand mixer until smooth. Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla, and beat until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture. Increase speed to medium; beat until incorporated.
Reserve 1 cup of dough; cover and refrigerate. Press remaining dough into bottom of prepared dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Bake until base is set and edges are puffed, about 25 minutes. Let cool in dish on a wire rack.
Mix cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and remaining egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl. Spread over cooled base; crumble reserved dough on top. Bake until filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in dish on wire rack, then lift out using overhang. Cut into 24 squares. Squares will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 3 days.

Is It Finally Summertime?

My answer is yes. Yesterday was such a beautiful day. Today is already looking to be even better. Finally summer has arrived in the north country, and what better way to enjoy such a nice day then with a tasty summertime salad. A fruit salad that is.

Creamy Dreamy Fruit Salad

1 1/2 cups cantaloupe, watermelon and honeydew
8 ounce package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup marshmallow creme

In a large bowl place all the fruit. In another large bowl add the cream cheese, butter and marshmallow creme. Blend together with hand mixer until blended well. Add fruit dip to the fruit and mix throughly. Chill for an hour.

Enjoy!

Views Close To Home

I was thinking with the temperatures going to be on the rise for the next few days, I would share some pictures from the recent walk that Randy and I took into the village of Morristown. The above picture is at the harbor in Morristown with Canada off in the distance.

This picture is another shot from the harbor with a little closer look at Canada. It was a very warm night and the river was very calm.

This is from the road we live on as we were descending down the hill. It is such a great view. How lucky we are to live in such a wonderful place, with such amazing sights.