Pink Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

I was on Food Buzz the other day which I was just introduced too...I guess I was living under a rock..and stumbled upon this wonderful recipe:

http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2011/02/01/red-velvet-cheesecake-brownies/

After reading, I realized that I have never made brownies from scratch and should give this recipe a whirl!

I bought a food scale to use for weight watchers..but I used it for better use, measuring out the chocolate!

I used pink food coloring, I don't think you can see a difference! Except for on my finger!



I did a swirl vs. the recipes 8 dollops!!  This was the only pan I had available to use!

Beautiful!

Baked--I did 50 minutes in the oven

Remember to enter my giveaway!!!

Caribbean Jerk Chicken Sandwich

I have been reading Sugar Plum Blog for some time and she is a finalist to be the Grand prize winner for what's your spin on thin!

Now doesn't this Caribbean Jerk Sandwich look delicious...I wish I could have one for lunch today..How nice would that be!!!

Now if you think it sounds delicious as well, and how could you not please vote for it on Facebook, the link is:  http://apps.facebook.com/spinonthin/?page=VoteNow

You can vote once a day until:  January 17th!!

If you have not ready Sugar Plum Blog before you must, She develops amazing recipes that get you so hungry.  She is so creative she even a a bacon flavored whipped cream..how amazing!
http://www.visionsofsugarplum.com/

Now I will have a two day old leftover salad for lunch while dreaming of this sandwich!

South of Dixie Giveaway

When I started blogging I somehow stumbled upon:  http://justanotherwife.blogspot.com/ and have been a loyal reader since.

This blogger is a real Southerner who provides great ideas for your home!  She is an avid sewer and is always showing good example of projects to make.  She is practical and makes delicious dishes.

Please go and read her blog:

She has a giveaway going on about her favorite casserole:

For me this was a tough one, as I am not that much of a casserole girl, but more of a crock-pot girl! 

However our friends introduced us to this great Beef and Bean Casserole:

1 1/2 pound of ground beef
3 cans pinto or kidney beans
2 can tomato sauce
1 jar of salsa
1 tbsp. of chili powder
1 cup shredded cheese ( I use a lot, and use as much as you like)

1. Pre-heat the over to 350 degrees
2. Brown the meat
3. Combine all of the ingredients except for the cheese.
4. Place in a casserole dish, and bake for about 40 minutes to an hour with a cover.
5.  Once hot how you like it, cover with the cheese and bake until the cheese melts!

You will love this.
Now when I make it, I just mix whatever I have.  2 pounds of ground beef, pink beans, two jar of salsa, etc.

I actually canned 20 pounds of heirloom green tomatoes for this dish, that reminds me I have not used them yet!

I am going to have to make this again soon!

Serve ontop of homemade corn bread!!