Thursday, August 4, 2011

All things CUPCAKES!



I found this blog that is all things cupcakes.  I will be exploring these recipes in the weeks to come.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Sangira




Ingredients

  • 2 jugs of Real Sangria
  • 2 sliced Apples
  • 1 cup of Marciano Cherries
  • 2 sliced Oranges
  • 2 cups of Grapes
  • 1 cup of Sugar

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large beverage container, like pictured above.
  2. Shake up well occasionally to disburse sugar

Tip- best if served after 48 hours.  Taste great either way but taste better one fruit is saturated.

Baked Ziti



Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry ziti pasta
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
  • 6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves of grated fresh garlic
  • 1/4 cup of freshly chopped basil

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
  2. In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, fresh garlic and basil, and simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.