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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Pinterest Recipes

As many of you know, I've signed up for pinterest and have become a semi-addict. I can sit there for hours pinning things. But I can also go days without looking.

For those who don't know what pinterest is, it's a virtual pin board. You "pin" things to your boards, and they show up as pictures on you pin board. The pins show the picture from that website, as well as the link back to the website. Its a visual collection of your favorites.


This is what my pinterest looks like at the moment. But its ever evolving.

So, I've been gathering lots of recipes. This week, while making my menu plan, I decided to try some of the recipes I had pinned.

The first one was called Priest Chicken. Its a super simple crock pot recipe.
http://pinterest.com/pin/259630839/ OR
http://forkinit.blogspot.com/2008/01/dinner-reality-check.html
My opinion? Good. Super easy. Love crock pot meals. Modifications- 1) add about 3/4 can of water to initial mixture to help the cheese and soup integrate. 2) I would use two packets of Italian seasoning to increase the flavor. But this was definitely yummy and will become part of our routine.

The second one was Chicken and Roasted Garlic Risotto. A nice one pan recipe. It took 30 minutes, and that was with frozen chicken.
http://pinterest.com/pin/259731937/ OR
http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/01/chicken-roasted-garlic-risotto.html
My opinion? Okay. It was easy and quick to make. But something was off. The chicken was bland. And I just didn't like the combination of cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup. It was just not my favorite combination. I don't know what I would do to modify it for future use. Maybe only use cream of chicken soup and LOTS of garlic. The rice was good. I have never had risotto, so I don't know if that's what its supposed to be like, but it was good.

We also have Chicken Pesto Wraps on the menu. I think I will make them Wed or Thurs. I was going to make them Tues, but we got too hungry and didn't have time to marinate them. But I LOVE pesto, so I don't know how these can be bad.
http://pinterest.com/pin/259767386/ OR
http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/04/chicken-pesto-wraps.html

Feel free to post your favorite recipes too!!!!
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18 comments:

  1. eveyOctober 5, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    I am getting so addicted to pinterest too. Would love it if you followed me: http://pinterest.com/eveyinorbit/

    Those chicken pesto wraps look extra yummy!

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  2. Kandy DisenosOctober 5, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    the chicken pesto wraps looks delicious!! :P
    have a great day!

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  3. Sewinggranny - MonaOctober 5, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I love pinterst too... looking for easy recipes as well... I work 12 hour shifts and alot of nights we do not eat right. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Susie TenzerOctober 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    why do you like pinterest?

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  5. BorneoBatikraftOctober 5, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I can see it being useful if you collect recipes I guess! which look delicious p.s.!

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  6. nangatesdesignsOctober 5, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I've got to look for recipes on there... great idea and I haven't really done it.

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  7. BijiBijouxOctober 5, 2011 at 8:55 AM

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  8. BijiBijouxOctober 5, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    You made me hungry lol I want to go see the recipes you posted here and I may try to cook them too. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Symbolic ImportsOctober 5, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I am making priest chicken tonight for dinner!! Thanks for your tips, I got extra italian mix!!

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  10. magdamagdaOctober 5, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Ok, I haven't tried this pinterest- recipe mix yet but I can't keep out much longer:((((

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  11. Jill QOctober 5, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Mmmmm ... the Chicken Pesto Wraps sound the best to me! The recipes with soup would be big trouble, because the msg would give me a migraine. MSG doesn't affect you? Lucky girl!!!

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  12. LostlemonadeOctober 5, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Yummy, love the pinterest, highly addicted!

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  13. rooeeOctober 5, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    the risotto sounds fantastic.....i must try it, thanks!

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  14. rooeeOctober 5, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    i need to do more with pinterest...i need a 30 hour day!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Thanks for sharing T. Something else for me to put on my to do list.

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  16. RuthOctober 5, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Good thing I just finished dinner, yum :)

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  17. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Sounds amazing!!!! Now I am hungry

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  18. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    uniquecozytreasures- Haven't tried pinning yet. Maybe when I get some free time(lol).

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