Mini Garlic Monkey Bread

I mentioned recently that I've discovered Pinterest and I'm a little addicted to it.  Well, here's another Pinterest find.....Mini Garlic Monkey Bread.  In a word....Yummy!  

These little garlic breads are fun to make and fun to eat.  Buttery, crispy and soft, full of garlic and Parmesan cheese.  Like I said.....Yummy!

This recipe is from the site Real Mom Kitchen.

Mini Garlic Monkey Bread

Recipe by Real Mom Kitchen

12 mini monkey breads

Ingredients

2 cans (7.5oz) buttermilk biscuits (I used Pillsbury brand)

6 Tbsp butter, melted

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp dried parsley flakes

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus 2 tbsp to sprinkle on top if desired

Directions

1. Cut biscuits into 4 pieces and place in bowl.  I used pizza cutters to cut the biscuits which made it very easy.

2. Combine the melted butter, garlic, parsley and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together.  Pour over the biscuit pieces.

3. Gently toss the biscuit pieces to evenly coat with the butter mixture.

4. Using a 12 cup muffin pan, place 6-7 biscuit pieces into a muffin cup.  Use the additional 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top of the biscuits.

5. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.  Serve warm.

Enjoy!

Mom's Cooking Club Lesson:  I am finding so many great recipes and a ton of inspiration from Pinterest.  It's a work in progress but my virtual bulletin boards are growing.  Check out my other pins by clicking on the Pinterest button below. 

Italian Days at Publix....$25 Publix Gift Card Giveaway

***Giveaway is now closed.  Congratulations to Laura E., comment #21 chosen by Random.org.  Thanks to everyone that entered.***


It's Italian Days at Publix (my favorite grocery store) and I'm happy to share some information about this event as well as offer a $25.00 Publix gift card to one of my readers.

Italian Days at Publix will be from February 16th - February 29th.  You can find great prices and coupon savings on some of your favorite brands including Progresso, Green Giant and Muir Glen.  

While visiting Italian Days at Publix from February 16th through February 29th, you can also enter the Taste the Tradition Italian Days Sweepstakes for a chance to be 1 of 500 shoppers that will win a $100 Publix® gift card, sponsored by General Mills.

To enter to win the Taste the Tradition Italian Days Sweepstakes and download great coupon savings and delicious recipes, look in-store or follow the instructions below:

1. Click – Stay up to date with the latest General Mills promotions happening at Publix, by visiting ClickCallMail.com. Once you’re registered and logged in, you can participate in any the current promotions.


2. Call – If you’d prefer to enter the sweepstakes and participate in other promotions via telephone, feel free to call the General Mills hotline, at 1.800.627.6059, and be sure to say that you want to enter the 2012 Italian Days Sweepstakes.  Please be sure to provide your complete contact information (Full name/address/zip code/phone #).


3. Mail – If you prefer to participate via mail-in entry, print and mail your complete contact information   (Full Name/address/zip code/phone #) to 2012 Italian Days Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 44257, Atlanta, Georgia 30336.

***To enter for your chance to win the $25.00 Publix Gift Card, leave me a comment and tell me what is your favorite Italian meal.


Entries will be accepted until Friday, February 24th, 2012 and the winner will be announced shortly after.  Please leave your email address in your comment so I can contact the winner.  Also, the winner will be selected by Random.org.

Note: Even if you don't live in a state that has a Publix but you have family or friends that do, you can still enter.  What a great gift to send someone that you care about.


***Giveaway open to U.S. residents only***

Disclosure:  The Publix Gift Card, information and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.  Thank you very much.  

All other thoughts and opinions are mine.  Publix is the grocery store I shop at every week.  I love the Italian Days event.  It's a great time to stock up on some of my favorite foods and ingredients.  

Mom's Cooking Club Lesson:  Make sure to visit the website: clickcallmail.com  to enter the sweepstakes, download coupons and get some delicious recipes.    

Garden Vegetable Frittata

Have you ever made a frittata before?  If not, it's really something you should try.  It's a one skillet meal that can be eaten for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.  You can't say that about alot of dishes.  It's great for a Sunday breakfast or those busy weeknights.  It is truly versatile....and delicious!

I saw this recipe being made by Kelsey Nixon on The Cooking Channel.  I immediately went to my computer and bookmarked it.  I have made it several times and it's just one of those "keeper" recipes.

Click here for a printable version of the recipe on The Cooking Channel site.

Garden Vegetable Frittata

Recipe by Kelsey Nixon

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling

5 small red potatoes, sliced thin

1 cup torn baby spinach

2-3 green onions, sliced

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1 clove garlic, crushed

8 eggs

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

1 - 2 cups shredded Asiago cheese (I've used Parmesan also)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Place potatoes in the skillet and saute for about 6-8 minutes, until tender but firm.  Remove potatoes from the skillet.  Add another tablespoon olive oil, and add the spinach, green onions, tomatoes, and garlic.  Saute for an additional 1-2 minutes or just until the spinach is wilted.  Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.  

2. In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, basil, cheese, salt, and pepper.  Pour into the skillet over the vegetables.  Reduce heat to medium-low and scramble the eggs for 1 minute.  Return the potatoes to the skillet.  Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or just until the eggs start to set around the edges.  Drizzle olive oil around the edge of the pan to ensure easy removal.

3. Finish cooking in the oven for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, until the eggs have completely set in the center.  (Check earlier so your eggs do not get overcooked)  Serve straight out of the skillet, or flip onto a serving plate.  Garnish with shredded Asiago cheese and fresh basil, if desired.  Cut into wedges. 

Protein and vegetables all in one bite.  Add a side of fruit for a super healthy meal.

Enjoy!

Mom's Cooking Club Lesson:  You can easily change up the vegetables in this dish.  You can add mushrooms, asparagus, zucchini or yellow squash.  You can leave out the potatoes or one of the other vegetables.  Make it your own with your favorite vegetables and enjoy it all year round.