STEAKHOUSE POTATO SALAD

Steakhouse Potato Salad

1 package dry ranch dressing mix 
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup heavy whipping cream (to get desired consistancy)3/4 cup chopped green onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 tbls. pickle relish 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp celery salt
1 tsp garlic1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 pound bacon slices, cooked and crumbled 
5 pounds red potatoes with skin on (be sure to clean potatoes well LOL)

Boil potatoes in salted water. Cook until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool. Cut potoates into desired size, and refrigerate until cold.

In a small bowl, stir together the ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise,cream, celery , garlic, salt, pepper , Worcestershire, liquid smoke,relish, and green onion. Cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours to blend flavors. Remove from refrigerator and add milk to get desired consistancy.

Stir the mayonnaise mixture into the bowl of potatoes. Toss in cheddar cheese, parsley, and crumble bacon into the bowl (saving a little to garnish the top) and stir to distribute. Serve.

PINK KITCHEN

I love pink, I do.  It is a happy color that makes me feel good and gives me something to smile about.  And though the 1950′s is one of my my favorite eras, I am not quite sure that I am up to this much pink in my kitchen.

This is one giant pink refrigerator.  I mean giant.  You could probably feed a family of 12 from that fridge.  But it’s pretty genius to include counter space with your refrigerator.  And it seems the drawers were way ahead of their time, right?

I do like the pink double ovens in this pic, particularly mixed with white subway tile (one of my little design crushes), but I don’t know that I could handle pink cabinets.  But I do love the dining set!

See, it’s maybe just a tad overkill.  It does look pretty, but I really don’t think I handle pink cabinets in my own house.  I’m more of a pink accessory kind of girl. Because I do want pink in my kitchen.  And because of all the fundraising for breast cancer there is a LOT of pink kitchen gear to be found.  Here are some of my favorite pink kitchen things (I’m particularly in love with the soft serve ice cream machine and that pretty pink stove!

my precious microwave makeover

I LOVE MY COUNTRY CHARM RANGE

STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS

There's nothing like the taste of fresh green peppers picked from your garden for this recipe.It truly is one of my favorites of all time!

Ingredients

• 6 green bell peppers(or any color)
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can  PETITE DICED tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
• water as needed

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the peppers, and remove the seeds. Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle salt inside each pepper, and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, saute beef and onions for 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup water and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C). Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, and place peppers open side up in a baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup with just enough water to make the soup a gravy consistency. Pour over the peppers.
4. Bake covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

     *Try adding diced Jalapeno peppers for more of a kick...crumbled bacon on top is always great too!

                                                       ENJOY!!!

MARTHA STEWART PRECIOUS METALS PAINT WARNING

  Yesterday I made a special trip to Home Depot to pick p a new Martha Stewart Paint called Precious Metals in Silver to make a faux tin ceiling in my kitchen.


  After screwing around with it all day, trying different methods, I ended up with a streaky battle ship gray ceiling that looks like a 5 year old fingerpainted it.


Here is pictures of 2 coats applied.


This paint is horribly wrong. I  have tried priming it first,special rollers,nothing works.I wish I would have done some background checking, because I haven't found anyone who likes it yet.


http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/paint/msg041133056688.html?5


Please don't waste your money...also note MS forum page has been down...any connection? I guess even Martha makes mistakes.

PIMP YOUR PUPPY

Looking for ways to use old fabric for recycled sewing crafts? Check out this fun doggy bib dress . Bibs are no longer useful just for your kids, they also make fun dog outfits!

Materials:

• Old baby bib
• Old pillow case
• Extra fabric for belt
• Velcro or button
• Sewing supplies

Instructions:

1. Measure your dog for the belt (the green portion) where the bib will end. Add 3 inches when cutting the belt for the overlapping velcro (or a tie or button or...).
2. Measure the length you want the skirt to be on your dog's back starting from where the belt will end. Ruffle the top edge, and hem the sides in.
   
3. Sew the belt on top of the skirt and bib pieces.
   
4. And you're done!
   

         PIMPED PUPPY ACCOMPLISHED !