Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Yoshida Chicken w/ Top Ramen Noodles


This is the easiest meal ever!
And has so much flavor you will be making it all the time. :)

Now if you have never heard of Yoshida sauce, you can get in almost any food mart. I just happen to use it a lot so I purchase the BIG bottle at Costco. It is a meat marinade that is a blend of Asian and American flavor. You have to try it!

All you need for this meal is:

3 Chicken breast: chopped in pieces
2 C. Yoshida sauce
4 pkg. Oriental flavor Top Ramen Noddles

Now I like to marinade the chopped chicken in the sauce over night. However you don't have to, just marinade it for at least 1 hour.

In a skillet empty the chicken along with the marinade. Cook over med. heat until chicken is no longer pink. About 10 minutes, stirring often. While the chicken is cooking, make the top ramen noodles according to directions on package.
(Yes add in the seasoning packet.)
THAT'S IT! No really...your ready to eat!

Just make a pile of noodles on your plate or bowl and add the chicken on top. I usually spoon a little bit of the juice over the noodles.

Another Family favorite,

Lark

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Made it on Monday #24

Welcome to Made it on Monday Weekly Link Party!

Please follow these Simple rules:

1.You MUST be a follower of Lark's Country Heart
2. Please grab a Lark's Country Heart 
    and place it on your blog. 
3. You may submit up to (3) recipes per week.
4. Please pay it forward by visiting at least (2) other blogs.
5. Only link to the submitted recipe, please.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Sugar and Spice with everthing Nice Banana Bars

Now these Bars are a great snack
to add to your kids lunch box's. 
This recipe makes a large batch. 
One of the nice things about that
is these bars  freeze very well. 
*These bars are also big hit at Bake Sale's.
 
Sugar and Spice with Everything Nice Banana Bar's
 2/3 C. Shortening
1 C. Sugar
1 C. Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Baking Powder
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
1/8 tsp Cinnamon
2 C. Flour
1 tsp Vanilla
1 Eggland's Best Egg
4 ripe Banana's-mashed
1 C. Mini Chocolate Chips

Preheat oven to 350
In mixing bowl cream together the sugar's and shortening.
Next add in the salt, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla.
Mix together for 30 seconds. Then add in the egg and banana.
Finally add in flour slowly, then the chocolate chips.
Spread evenly into a sprayed sheet pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Cool completely before cutting or adding frosting if desired.
*To freeze: cut into bars and wrap in plastic wrap, store in a ziplock*
Go Banana's!
Lark

Eggland's Best Egg Giveaway Winner!!

The awesome people at Eggland's have been gracious enough to provide some awesome prizes to one of the lucky readers of this blog!  
You will receive the following:

 2 Free EB Dozen coupons (Any variety- classic, cage-free, or organic)
 1 Free EB Hard Cooked and Peeled variety coupon
 4 EB Ramekins
 1 EB Apron
 1 EB Whisk
 1 EB Spatula
 1 EB Egg timer
1 EB Eco bag
 1 EB Plush egg

 And the Lucky Winner is..........
MARY @ Deep South Dish
*Mary you have 24 hours to email me your info.
or another Winner will be chosen.
Just go to my "contact me" page for my email address

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Made it on Monday TOP 3 Pick for week #23

I made it through the 1st few days of  back to school. 
How did y'all do?
I think it is just as hard on me as it is my daughter,
to make sure she is up and at 'em each morning. 
So I had to of course "bribe" her with treats.
I knew I could find plenty to choose from with all your tempting treats
you shared on Made it on Monday last week.
Here are my Top 3 picks.

#1 This Sandwich made my mouth water! I have to tell you the "clincher" for me was the BACON...YUM. Thank you A lil' Country Sugar
BLT Paninni Sandwich
#2 This caught my eye right off. I can only hope my daughter will eat these like Heather's Boys. Basil Momma did it right with these  bad boys!
Stuffed Peppers
#3 These cookies just happen to be one of mine and my daughters favorites! I have never made them using Nutella...I WILL now, thanks to 
Shugary Sweets.
Nutella No Bake Cookies
As always I would like to thank each and everyone who 
takes the time out of their busy days to link up
your recipes to share with us all.
I look forward to see what you all have in store for me this week! 
Have a wonderful and safe week.
((hugs)), Lark

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Farmers Market Omelet

I live in a very small town. I am not fortunate enough to have a Farmer's Market to visit. So I do the next best thing.....Go out into my yard and pick it fresh from my garden.  Anyone who has ever had a garden before knows, if you plant 1 squash plant you get 3.  You always seem to have more than you know what to do with. This is how this recipe was born.
"Farmers Market" Omelet
1 small Zucchini-diced
1 small Crook Neck Squash- diced
1/4 C. White Onion-diced
1/3 C. fresh Mushrooms-diced
1 Med. fresh Garden Tomato-diced
3 TBSP I can't believe it's not butter
3 Lg. Eggland's Best eggs
2 TBSP Milk
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tsp. Frank's Hot Sauce
1/4 C. Shredded Cheese


Place the squash, onion, mushrooms, tomato and the I can't believe it's not butter spread in a saute pan. Cook until tender. Drain on a paper towel. In a bowl combine the Eggland's Best Eggs, milk, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Beat until well blended. Pour into a lightly sprayed saute pan.
cook until center is set, then flip to other side. Sprinkle on the sauteed veggies and cheese on. Fold in have and let cheese melt. Serve hot.
*You can add what ever fresh veggies you have on hand, or diced meat if desired.

Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner....
Egg's are great!
Lark

 

Friday, August 26, 2011

Texas Sheet Cake

Texas Sheet cake is just one of those recipes I think everyone has.....
A few days ago I had to make (3) of these cakes and had stated the fact on Lark's Country Heart Face Book Page Well I had someone ask what a 
Texas Sheet Cake was. So I will try not to assume anymore, that my "everyday" recipes you all have! Because we all know what happens when you assume anything. (ha, ha) 
Texas Sheet cake is a very moist, from scratch made chocolate cake.
It got it's name due to the fact that it is made in a sheet pan instead of a 9x13 pan. And the pieces are to be cut Large. 
*After all everything is bigger in Texas.....right?
 If you do have a Texas Sheet Cake recipe you like, stick with it.
Or  compare it to mine and see if you might want to test this one out.


Texas Sheet Cake
1 C. Water
1 C. Margarine
1/4 C. Cocoa 
2 C. Sugar
2 C. Flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Baking Soda
2 Eggland's Best Egg's
1/2 C. Sour Cream
2 tsp. Vanilla (or cold coffee)
Preheat oven to 350

In a microwave safe bowl place the water, cocoa and margarine. Heat in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir until margarine is melted.
In a mixing bowl add sugar, flour, salt, soda, eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Mix until blended. Next pour in the cocoa mixture. Beat until smooth. Spread evenly into a sheet pan that has been lightly sprayed.
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the center is cooked through.
Frost while warm with the following frosting.

Texas Sheet Cake Frosting
1 Stick Margarine
1/4 C. Coca
1/4 C. Milk
3-4 C. Powdered Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla (or cold Coffee)
 Melt margarine, milk, cocoa in microwave.
Pour into a mixing bowl and add in powdered sugar one cup at a time, while mixing on low. When all sugar is added also add in the vanilla. Beat until smooth. If it is to thick just add in more milk.
Spread evenly onto warm cake.

Chocolate is best,
Lark

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Made it on Monday wk # 23

Welcome to Made it on Monday Weekly Link Party!
Please follow these Simple rules:

1.You MUST be a follower of Lark's Country Heart
2. Please grab a Lark's Country Heart 
    and place it on your blog. 
3. You may submit up to (3) recipes per week.
4. Please pay it forward by visiting at least (2) other blogs.
5. Only link to the submitted recipe, please.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Made it on Monday TOP 3

I am amazed at how fast this Summer has gone by. I can't wrap my mind around to the fact that I am a Mother of a 7th grader. (it makes me sound and feel a bit "older") With a "tween"-ager in the house I am always on the look out for Simple meals to make that I know she will eat. That is where all of YOU who link up to "Made it on Monday" help me out! I look forward each week to seeing all the great recipes you share. This week is no different.....y'all did not let me down.

#1  We are a chicken loving family. When I saw this 
I knew it would be made this week.
  
 #2 Say's "pure comfort" to me....Three Cheese Skillet Mac and Cheese
Made my mouth water. Thank you Cheese Curd in Paradise for sharing.


#3 Comes to us from Flour Me With Love  
These Almond Joy Brownie Bites are a winner on this house.

Now do you see what I mean? I am so glad that each week you are willing to share your "tried & true" recipes with me. Thank you!
Please go and check these dishes out and leave a comment on these blog's. Tell 'em Lark sent ya over.  Have a Fabulous week! 

Have a Great week!
Lark 

Saturday, August 20, 2011

My "Peep's"

These are a few on the blogs I frequent daily!
*Go check them out and tell them Lark sent ya!*

Mini Cinnabon Bites

Another great recipe with the use of Rhodes Rolls.
Warning...these little guys are addictive! If I remember right, the very first time I made these my husband and daughter devoured them all while watching a movie. 
They may be little in size, but BIG on flavor!

Lark's Mini Cinnabon Bites
What you will need:

1 dozen Rhodes Rolls; thawed (or as many as you want to make)
1(8oz.) Cream Cheese; softened
1 C. Brown Sugar
1/2 C. Sugar
1 tsp. Cinnamon
Flour

In a mixing bowl beat the cream cheese, sugar's and cinnamon until smooth.
Set aside for a minute.
Once the rolls are thawed  lightly toss in flour, this will make them a lot 
easier to roll out. 
Roll out each one and spread to the edge of dough.  
Roll up tight,  cut each into 4 small pieces.
Place on a parchment lined sheet pan. Set in a warm place until they double in size.
Bake @ 350 for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool and glaze with a cream cheese frosting.
Sinfully Simple!,
Lark

Friday, August 19, 2011

7 Facts Blogger post


Here we go...I hope I will do "justice" to these (7) Fabulous Blog's.
I am not quite sure if I am even doing this right....however I Will do my best! I was first "tagged" by Food is Love . And then "tagged' again by 
The Devilish Dish

Now it is my turn to hight light some post's from Lark's Country Heart
Here are the rules:
1.) Use only one Link per Category. 
2) Choose 5 blogging Friends to"tag". 
*Using your own post's from your own blog, and  these Categories:
Most Beautiful, Most Popular, Most Controversial, Most Helpful, The post that was surprisingly successful, the post that didnt get the attention it deserved, and The post I am most proud of.
 
Most Beautiful: Breakfast Panzaella

 This dish is so simple and full of fresh fruit sweet flavors!

Most Popular: There was actually a Tie for this one so I will let you be the judge, and show you both.
 

Most Controversial: I am not sure if I would call this "controversial" or not
but I will say I received (1) comment That lead up to me posting THIS....

Most Helpful: See same link as above.

The post that was surprisingly Successful: 

 
The post that didn't get the attention it deserved: 
 
 Post I am most Proud of: Homemade Apple Spice/Pumpkin Spice Syrup
*I chose this because it show's (ME) how I have improved on my photography. It is a work in progress with me...ha, ha.

Now it is my pleasure to share with you a few blogs I enjoy!
Please go visit them and let them know Lark's Country Heart sent you.
 






*Just a small note to add there were a TON of Blog's I wanted to "tag"...However many have already been tagged. That and I just went with the 7 I thought needed to be "tagged"...you know that gut feeling thing...lol. So please DO NOT feel bad if I didnt "tag" your blog! I love each and everyone of my foodie fans/friends.*

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Rolo Cookies

You can roll a ROLO to your friend!  
Better yet why not bake them a batch of ROLO COOKIES!
 Made super simple by the use of a Cake Mix.
And who doesn't need extra time?
Rolo Cookies

1 (18.4 oz.) Betty Crocker Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
2 Egglands Best XL Eggs
1/3 C. Oil
4 (1.7oz.) Rolo Candy bars
Powdered Sugar

 Look at that yummy caramel!

Preheat oven to 350
In a mixing bowl beat together the eggs and oil.
Next add in cake mix. Mix until smooth.
Using a small cookie scoop, make a ball of dough and press
into the middle 1 Rolo candy. Making sure the Rolo is covered my the cookie dough. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes.
Sprinkle Powdered sugar over the cooled cookies.
*These cookies will remain soft if kept in a air tight container*

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Made it on Monday Recipe Link Party Wk #22

Welcome to Made it on Monday Weekly Link Party!
Please follow these Simple rules:

1.You MUST be a follower of Lark's Country Heart
2. Please grab a Lark's Country Heart OR a Made it on Monday Button and place it on your blog. Linking it back.
3. You may submit up to (3) recipes per week.
4. Please pay it forward by visiting at least (2) other blogs.
5. Only link to the submitted recipe, please.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

MADE IT ON MONDAY Top 3 Picks

So Glad you all came by to see the TOP 3 Picks from last weeks 
"Made it on Monday" Recipe Link up! You can tell a lot of you are using all those fresh Veggies and Fruit from gardens
and local farmer's market's!
I am have been bookmarking recipes like crazy. 
Let's get to the TOP 3...

#1 Was so flipping cute I couldn't stand it! Crazy for Crust 
     linked up these super cute "Pie Cookies"


 #2 Made me want to run out and buy a Lemon Cake Mix!
      Just LOOK at these Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes that
      Hun...What's for Dinner? linked up.

#3 Finishes us off strong this week by linking up this wonderful
     Banana Ice Cream. Thank you for sharing  Joy of Dessert's
Now go grab these fantastic recipes and make your family 
and yourself very happy indeed. 
*Please "Pay it Forward" and pass along these blogs
to all your friends and fans.
I will see you all here tomorrow for this weeks Made it on Monday # 22

Monday, August 15, 2011

Egglands Best Egg's: Plate Date

I am thrilled to have the HONOR of "teaming" up with



I can honestly tell you that these Egglands Best Eggs taste great.
Not only by themselves, also in all your cooking/baking dishes.
 

They are Extra Large, Organic and Cage Free.
You can feel good knowing you are feeding them to your family. 

With the beginning of school right on our heels, 
I wanted to concentrate on some "Kid Friendly" recipes first.
 The first recipe I am sharing is sure to put a smile on early morning faces.
I visited a group of my daughters friends, to have them
taste test all of the following recipes.
Nutella and Banana filled Crepes
 

Nutella and Banana filled Crepes
8 Egglands Best Eggs
1 tsp. Salt
2 TBSP Sugar
2 1/2 C. Milk
1 C. Flour
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
1 (13 oz.) Nutella Spread
5-6 Firm Banana's

Place all ingredients into a blender.
Blend on high until smooth.
Warm a Small saute pan, lightly spray with pam.
Pour 1/4 C. batter into pan, swirling pan until sides
are coated with batter. When batter bubbles and "sets"
gently lift away from the sides, flip over.
*(Some crepes, there is no need to flip. 
They just roll into center as it becomes brown.)
However since we will be spreading a filling 
into the crepe we want to make sure both 
sides are cooked "solid".
Repeat until all batter has been cooked.
Keeping the crepes in a covered dish to hold in the heat.
I then spread 2 tsp. of Nutella spread onto each crepe.
Topping off with sliced banana's.
Roll up, placing seem side down.
Serve with fresh fruit.

 They voted...."Thumbs Up" WINS!
 




The next dish I am sharing with you, I not only
taste tested it with Teenager's... I had Adults try it too.


Breakfast Lasagna
  
Breakfast Lasagna
 Breakfast Lasagna
1 (16oz.) Cottage Cheese
1/4 C. Green Onion's; chopped
1/4 C. White Onion; chopped
1 (4oz.) Diced Green Chili's
1 TBSP. Margarine
9 Egglands Best Eggs
1/4 C. Milk
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
8 oz. Cooked Lasagna Noodles *you will only use 8 noodles
1/2 lb. Cooked and Drained Spicy Sausage
1 C. Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese w/jalapeno Peppers
3 C. Frozen Hash Browns
4 Slices of Muenster Cheese




Mix together the cottage cheese and shredded cheese.
In a small pan saute the margarine, onions, peppers and chili
until tender. Drain and then add to the cooked sausage.
In a separate bowl beat together the Egglands Best eggs,
milk, salt and pepper. Then cook to a soft scramble, set aside.
Next lightly spray a 9x9 baking dish.
First layer 3 noodles in the bottom of pan.
Then 1 1/2 C. hash browns, 1/2 of the scramble eggs, 
1/2 of the sausage/onion mixture, 1/2 cheese mixture.
Repeat that a second time then finish off 
with the 4 slices Muenster Cheese.
Cover and chill for 8 hrs or overnight.
Take dish out to set 30 minutes before placing in a 
preheated oven of 350 degrees.
Uncover and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until cooked through.
*Let set for 5 minutes before cutting *
*I adapted this recipe from my friend recipe, thanks  Debbie Meldrum*
 

The verdict: THUMBS UP!


I hope you will take the time to whip up an "Egg-cellent"
Breakfast for your family soon.


*These are  just (2) wonderful recipes brought to you by
Egglands Best and Lark's Country Heart
I will be sharing more great recipes with you all
in the days to come.


ONE LUCKY FOLLOWER WILL BE WINNING
A PRIZE GIFT PACK FROM EGGLANDS BEST.
You MUST be a follower of Lark's Country Heart 
And a Fan of Egglands Best Face Book Page 
*please make sure you leave a comment
below telling us how YOU use
Egglands Best Eggs, to be entered.
The Winner will be announced on Aug. 29th 
All the opinions stated above are my own. I was provided with coupons and a gift card to help purchase the items necessary to make these dishes.
I was also provided with a package similar to the one available in the giveaway.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Homemade Apple Spice Syrup/ Pumpkin Spice Syrup

WOW!
I don't have any other word that will tell you just how good this syrup is!
I could say it was....sweet, fabulous,amazing, sinful, divine
however the word WOW says it all!
Lark's Apple Spice Syrup

With this syrup I have made a dessert out of a muffin.
Waffle's to die for.
Pumpkin Pancake's Sing.
And don't forget the Ice Cream....It is heaven!
I am telling you, once you make this syrup
you will make sure to always have it on hand.

Lark's Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Homemade Creamy Syrup
2 C. Butter *I have used Margarine and it works too*
4 C. Sugar
2 C. Buttermilk
8 TBSP. Karo Corn Syrup
4 tsp. Baking Soda
4 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 tsp. Apple Pie Spice * or Pumpkin Pie Spice*

In a Large sauce pan bring to boil for 4 minutes,
Butter, Sugar, Buttermilk and Corn Syrup.
Stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in Baking soda, vanilla and Spice.
The mixture will bubble up, so make sure you are
using a Large enough sauce pan.
*note: just trade out the flavor of Pie Spice
to get the desired flavor.
You  can top off crisps, brownies, Oatmeal...
just about anything you want.
To Sweet Topping's!
Lark
 


Saturday, August 13, 2011

Chunky Pork Chop Gravy

Chunky Pork Chop Gravy
Let me start by saying..oh my flipping heck!
This is soooo Dang good!
REALLY!

I made this up one night, by chance.
I didn't have anything in the house 
except a few pork chops,
since we had already eaten pork chops earlier in
the week I had to make something "new".
 It was a huge hit! 
I served it over rice, however since then I have 
served it over baked potato's. Wonderful!!
 
Chunky Pork Chop Gravy
 3 Thick boneless pork chops~ cut into pieces
1 (14.5oz) Chicken Broth
2 (2.75oz) Country Gravy Mix
1 (1.25oz) Pork Gravy Mix
2 C. Water
 1 tsp. Pepper 
green onions~optional
Cooked Rice, Noodles or Baked Potato's
Season and cook the pork chops.
Bring water and broth to a boil.
Stir in the gravy mixes and whisk until thickens.
Then add in the cooked pork chops.
Simmer for 10 minutes
Pour over rice, baked potato's or noodles.
Finish off chopped green onions.

Cheers to fuss free dinner's!
Lark


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