Weekly Recipe Round Up #1

 

I have been rounding up all the goodies I have seen via The Feature Friday Linky Party, Pinterest, and blog land. There is so much yummy stuff out there, that I knew we needed a weekly roundup of all the yummy recipes out there. This week's recipe roundup is mouth watering, so check out all these fabulous recipes and share a little comment love. Oh and if you were featured, grab a button here.

Texas Brisket @ My Turn for Us

No-Knead Whole Wheat Pizza @ Yesterfood

Chewy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies @ Memories by the Mile

Banana Split Pancakes @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

 
Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

Baby Bella Mushroom Meatballs @ Just Dip it in Chocolate

 

Crock-pot Caramel Banana Cake @ Sarah Lynn's Sweets

 

Caribbean Flair @ My Sister's Pantry

 Black Bean Nacho Burger @ Love Bakes Good Cakes 

 

Butterscotch Chewy Cake @ The Alchemist 

 

Chocolate Stout Doughnuts @ Living Better Together 

 

 Indian Flat Bread @ A Humble Bumble

Terriyaki Turkey Burgers @ Jodie Fitz

 

 Strawberry Cream Cake @ Handmade Frenzy  

 

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins @ Made to be a Momma 

 

 Microwave Mug Brownies @ The Pin Junkie

Make it Better PB and J @ Family Home and Life 

Good For You Fries @ The Salty Kitchen

Easy Cinnamon Bread @ The Salty Kitchen

 

 Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad @ Happy, Healthy, Domestic 

Thank you lovelies for always sharing your marvelous talents. I am always so inspired by you! Keep sharing and pin your recipes to the Blissful and Domestic Recipe Board. I love seeing all you guys are working on.

Have a Fabulous Day!

XO Danielle

Grilled Tomato and Avocado Sandwich

 

 Sometimes when it comes to the end of the month, I have to get creative with my recipes. We were out of deli meat, so we tried a veggie style grilled sandwiches. It turned out great! I made a loaf of my white bread and topped our sandwich with tomatoes, avocado spread*, and spinach leaves. Cook like it is grilled cheese and serve with apple fries and sliced green bell peppers. We skipped the mayo this time, making this a heart healthy lunch. Enjoy Lovelies!


*Avocado Spread
2 avocados + 1/4 cup sour cream  -- blend well and serve in place of mayo.
We also added some Lawry's and lime juice to taste.

XO Danielle

Sunday Blog Hop

Hello Lovelies! I am just sitting here catching up on a bit of Parks and Rec via Hulu and realized I had not gotten the hop going. Sorry about that. So while I am being entertained by Ron Swanson, link up and mingle. I will be visiting your blogs this weekend. I can't wait to catch up with all my bloggy friends!

This hop is a place to mingle and meet new bloggy friends. Link up your blogs main page, visit a few others blogs, and make some new friends.  Be sure to follow your host as well. Leave me a comment letting me know you did. I will absolutely return the favor :)

Ready to hop?

Button up and link on!

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Blogging For Books: Shattered by Dani Pettrey + A FABULOUS GIVEAWAY

Bethany House Publishers sent me a free copy of this book to review

Yesterday I finished Shattered (Alaskan Courage). It was one of those "I can't put it down" kind of books. Once I got into the second chapter, I couldn't stop reading. I was definitely having a few book nerd moments this week, as I told the Hubbs all about the characters and the plot. He gave me that smile, reassuring me in my book nerd status...good thing I take that as a complement. I love books like crazy and I accept it:)

Shattered is part of the Alaskan Courage Series, which are some of my favorite type of books. I love when an author keeps with a set of characters and tells their various stories throughout the series. I hadn't read book 1, but I was able to pick up the story just fine.

The story begins with a murder. Reef McKenna has been accused of murder and now it is up to Piper (his sister) to find out the who the real killer is. No one believes that Reef is innocent, considering his shady past, but Piper doesn't loose hope. The Sheriff pushes for a quick conviction, unexpected leads complicate the investigation, and pursuing the ultimate truth causes Piper to question her friendship with Deputy Landon Grainger. Enticing right!

Since I missed out on reading the first book in the Alaskan Courage Series, I was not able to see Piper McKenna and Landon Grainger's relationship begin, but that didn't distract me from falling in love with these characters. I love how they are devoted to each other. They are best friends, but begin to realize throughout the investigation that somewhere along the way their friendship has changed into something more.

As they figure out their feelings for each other, Landon must learn to repent and forgive himself for his past demons. He learns to rely on His Savior and no longer on vices that he once used to escape the pain that life can bring.

I loved seeing Landon's relationship with His Savior grow, while his love for Piper is strengthened. While all this is going on, a murder investigation is unfolding. I was completely shocked by the ending and it kept me on the edge of my seat.

I am excited for the third book in the series, so I can learn more about the McKenna family. Check your library and see if Shattered is in. It is a great read! You can also purchase it from Amazon HERE or enter to win a copy here on Blissful and Domestic - see giveaway below:)

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I would love to share this book with one of you lovelies. 

Follow Blissful and Domestic and leave me a comment below. 

For another entry leave me a comment telling me what your favorite type of books is. 

Easy Peasy! Good Luck! This giveaway will end on Friday May 24, 2013 @ 6am. The winner will be announced later that day.

Read more book reviews HERE

Happy Reading Lovelies!

XO Danielle

 

10+ Summer Tutorials + Feature Friday Link Party

Good Evening Lovelies! I just got back from a show choir production with my littles, it was beyond fun! The production was music through the decades and thankfully I wasn't the only one in the audience singing along. It was like Glee without the drama. Perfect for the littles and me!

It has been forever and day, since I had a Feature Friday Linky Party and let me tell you that I have missed it. Like really bad! Things got a tad crazy at the beginning of the year, but things have settled down and I am ready to get my party on. Before we start the party though, I have a few, fun summer tutorials to share. I am in the summer sewing mood and have been searching pinterest for some fun tutorials. Here are a few of my favorites, with a few of my own thrown in as well. Share a little comment love with these ladies and get your party on.

Features will be posted next week!

Easy Halter Maxi Dress @ Found in the Ali

Distressed Denim Shorts @ Little Miss Bow Peep

20 minute Maxi @ Blissful and Domestic

DIY Ombre Shorts @ Honestly WTF

High-Waisted Beachcomber Skirt @ Blissful and Domestic

Button Up Block Top @ Cotton and Curls

DIY Tee Tank @ Crafter Hours

Simple Bow Tie Top @ Sweet Verbena

Soho Maxi Dress @ Sew Much Ado 

Gathered Pencil Skirt @ Blissful and Domestic

Frilly Shirt @ Blissful and Domestic

Mini Bow Dress @ Blissful and Domestic

Polka Dot Square Top @ Its Always Autumn

Pink Lemonade Maxi Dress @ Blissful and Domestic 

If you were featured snag a button from my sidebar. You rock!

Now onto this weeks party!

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The Rules:

Follow Blissful and Domestic, link up a ton, mingle, and party on!





Now get your party on ladies and gents! I can't wait to catch up and see all the crafty goodness you have been up to! 

XO Danielle 

P.S.
If you have a linky party or know of a great one, tell me about it in the comments below. I am updating my link party page. Point me in the right direction for some fun, happening link parties!