Monday, September 26, 2022

Cathy Reviews Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

***UPDATED 9/2/23***

What is 'Walking Taco"? You take a small bag of corn chips or Doritos open it up and put seasoned taco meat over the chips along with your favorite taco topping such as lettuce, taco sauce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese on top. You can then walk around eating this right out of the bag with a fork.

This is a spin on the Walking Taco but in casserole form which is perfect for teens and family gatherings.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lbs.- 2 lbs. ground beef
1 (1 oz.) pkg taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 (15.5) oz. pkg Fritos
3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
taco toppings of your choice...taco sauce, diced onions, olives, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole.

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9"x 13" baking dish with nonstick spray.
Spread half of the Fritos in the bottom of the dish.
In a skillet brown the ground beef, add the taco seasoning and water, and mix until blended. Place 1/2 of the seasoned ground beef over the corn chips and top with half of the shredded cheese.
Repeat the layers, Fritos, and taco meat, and end with the rest of the cheese.
Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
To serve set out taco toppings of your choice and let everyone garnish their own serving!

Original recipe from Sweet Tea and Cornbread

My review:

Well, this was very easy to do and makes a lot. I love tacos and this was a good treat for me and Momma Sassy.

Next time I will not make as much and will also separate the ingredients to add as I go. The reason is, that the chips are soggy if you have any leftovers. I would leave out the olives because I prefer black beans.

But other than that, all good!

Try it one plate at a time, if you do not have a crowd to feed. All you have to do is add chips, meat, and cheese to a plate and heat in a microwave or toaster oven to melt the cheese. Then add your toppings!

Have you ever made a dish like this one? What are your thoughts? We would love to hear from you in the comments below.

Stay sassy,

Cathy

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Monday, September 19, 2022

10 Reusable Items to Save You Money

***UPDATED 9/2/23***

These 10 reusable items are more sustainable and can save you money in the long term. And who doesn't like to save money? I happen to use several of these items listed. Why not give them a try. You can use the links under the photos which will take you to the Amazon store.

Produce Bags

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Instead of reaching for disposable plastic bags when picking up produce, bring these reusable bags to the grocery store. Like many reusable items, they’re machine-washable and will last for years. They’re perfect for farmers' market trips, too.

K Cups

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If you use your single-serve coffee maker every morning, opt for these reusable K cups. Not only will you save money and prevent waste, but you’ll be able to use your favorite coffee beans for single servings.

Reusable Sponge

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These reusable sponges are a great alternative to store-bought sponges. Sponges are reusable and will last.
Sponges are perfect for washing dishes, cleaning countertops, scrubbing bathrooms, etc. We use these in our home!
Sponges are handmade and sewn from cotton fabric, terry cloth, and mesh and have a polyester, mildew-resistant core.
Avoid washing knives or sharp objects to prevent tearing or puncturing the sponge.
Care Instructions: Machine washable, air dry. Sponges are also safe for the dishwasher.
Handmade in the USA

Reusable Cotton Rounds

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Disposable cotton rounds are one of those items that add up over time. These reusable cotton rounds make removing makeup or nail polish a breeze. Plus, they help you save money and reduce waste. I've made my own before but would buy these to save time.

Food Covers

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These pretty food covers will replace your need for aluminum foil when throwing leftovers in the fridge. They are made of quality cotton cloth, with clear pattern printing, neat edge cutting, no extra thread, not easy to fade or break, with good elasticity, which can be safely applied for food storage and can serve you for a long time.

Mason Jars

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Use your mason jar to stash flowers, beverages, leftovers, utensils, and more. It will work with traditional Mason jars, as well as glass salsa, sauce, and yogurt containers.

Mop Pads

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The cost of single-use mop pads can add up over time. Instead, try these machine-washable pads. They can be used either wet or dry, and they’re safe for all floor types.

Silicone Straws

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I love my silicone straws and use them every day. Instead of buying plastic straws try using this pack of reusable silicone straws. They are Odorless, come in a set of 12 Standard Reusable Drinking Straws, 4 Carry Pouches, and 2 Cleaning Brushes, and are made of Certificated Food Grade Platinum Silicone - 8 1/2" Long.

Dryer Balls

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I know folks that can't use fabric softener, we aren't those folks, but I do like to save money and these dryer balls work great to keep the static electricity off the clothes.

Bagless Vacuum

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Bye-bye vacuum bags. Many brands are opting for an easy-to-empty canister that deposits debris directly into the trash. I bought one of these Dyson V7 Bagless Handheld Stick vacuums a few years ago and will never return to vacuums that use a bag.
We'd love to hear from you. Do you use reusable items? If so share them with us in the comments below.
Stay sassy,
Kelly
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Monday, September 12, 2022

Farm Stand Peach Bread Pudding Review

***UPDATED 9/2/23***

INGREDIENTS

4 cups of day-old bread, torn into small pieces. 
1 3/4 cup milk 
3 Tablespoons salted butter 
1 cup sugar, divided 
4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced (I used what we had leftover, frozen and canned )
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
Dash of ground nutmeg 
PEACH BUTTER SAUCEReserved peach juice 
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream  ( I forgot that part but it was so good anyway)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350.
In a medium-sized bowl, add the torn bread. Pour the milk over the bread and let sit, occasionally stirring for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and whisk to combine. Add the egg mixture to the bread mixture. Set aside.
In a skillet, melt the butter, and add the sliced peaches and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain the juice with a fine mesh strainer and RESERVE juice. Add the strained peaches to the egg and bread mixture, and stir to combine.
Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Add the bread pudding to the baking dish and bake for 40 minutes or until the middle is set. If desired, sprinkle with sugar during the last 5 minutes of baking and broil the top till well browned for some crispy crunchy bites!
MAKE THE PEACH BUTTER SAUCE 
Add all the peach butter sauce ingredients to the same skillet and bring to a boil, boil for 3 minutes. Transfer to a dish and let cool till warm. 

TO SERVE: Serve in small dishes and ladle on peach butter sauce. Enjoy! Notes: You can double his recipe and use a 9x13 baking dish. I also made it in individual 6-ounce ramekins!
( I added the sauce over top of the whole dish. )


I put the pictures in a collage of each step. 

Watch a video here from The Farm Stand

REVIEW

This was so good! Not difficult. I gave some to everyone at Mom's house and they loved it. They wanted vanilla ice cream to go with it! So next time you want something different, try this!

Stay sassy,

Cathy

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Monday, September 5, 2022

WINNER of the September 2022 FIRST FRIDAY GIVEAWAY is…

And the WINNER of the September 2022 FIRST FRIDAY GIVEAWAY is…

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10 Unique & Inexpensive Kitchen Gadgets

We all have well-used kitchen gadgets, but there’s nothing like a new, cool kitchen gadget that makes cooking a lot more exciting & fun.

Useful gadgets can not only change the way you cook but save you time and money, especially if you choose a multifunctional piece.

I searched Amazon for some fun & nifty kitchen gadgets that were reviewed well, are of good quality, value for the money, and are just a genius of products.

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SIMPLY DELICIOUS – Enjoy your meal, dessert, or snack with trust in your kitchen tools! We craft your baking set of flavorless, GMO-free, and food-safe silicone so you can savor each bite.

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ANGRY HOT MAMA FOR MICROWAVE: Hot steam comes out of Angry Mama's head to soften and release microwave dirt and stains for fast and easy cleaning. Comes with a cleaning cloth (Random Color).
Chilly MAMA KEEPS YOUR FRIDGE FRESH: Just fill Cool Mama with baking soda so that let her do the work. Baking soda helps keep your fridge smelling fresh for months; and eliminates odors so foods taste fresher for longer.
EASY TO USE: Just add vinegar and water, then microwave for 7 minutes...as Mama's head lets off hot steam to dissolve the crud from your microwave.
SAFE: Made with Heat-Resistant Materials. Top Rack Dishwasher Safe.
BEST GIFT: Cute, Clever Design, packaged with a gift box will make it a Great Gift for a mother, sister, family, home, kitchen, office, Christmas Stocking Stuffer, and Any Occasion. This kitchen gadget gift makes cleanup in your microwave and deodorizing your refrigerator a breeze!

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A useful tool to cut herbs, cilantro, leafy greens, peppers, and most items precisely, fast, and conveniently. 5 Times faster than a kitchen knife. Without scrubbing clean cutting board when you want to mince a fresh bunch. Just snip right over your pans or bowls. Save time and hassle. Cool kitchen gadget and perfect gifts for yourself, friends, mom, nana, herb lover, and kitchen lover.
Made of quality material, rust-proof thick stainless steel blade, rubber handle, BPA-free kitchen shears scissors. Friendly customer service, and a lifetime guarantee, any problem feel free to contact us.
Dishwasher Safe; With our cleaning brush, hand clean the blades in just one minute. Effective and simple. When you cut large soft and fresh herbs with herb shears, sometimes there are stuck in the blades, just use the long thin plastic brush to scrape the leaves stuck off.
Multipurpose 5-blade herb scissors. With sharp 5 blades, it also can cut paper, cards, mail, and more, be your mini shredder for your home or office. And can be an arts & crafts shears scissors, make gorgeous products.
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Easily cook ground beef and ground turkey with this multi-functional meat chopper utensil
The 5-blade design lets this hamburger meat chopper double as a masher; Quickly mix and mash softer cooked foods, like potatoes, yams, pumpkin, squash, rutabagas, turnips, parsnips, carrots, apples, bananas, and more
Heat resistant: The oversized, BPA-free nylon head is heat resistant up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a safe tool for cooking ground meat, potatoes, and other hot foods; Safe to use on all types of cookware including nonstick and coated
Easy to use: Mash by pressing blades into cooked food until desired consistency is achieved; angled blades scrape the sides of bowls and pots while mixing and mashing
Easy to clean: dishwasher safe, making clean up quick and easy

Amazon.com: Kitchen/Unique Gadgets Set 6 Pieces, Space Saving, Cheese Grater, Bottle Opener, Fruit/Vegetable Peeler, Pizza Cutter, Garlic/Ginger Grinder,Herb Stripper Gift Set: Home & Kitchen

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BIG BUTTERFLY GRIPS TO HOLD YOUR HOT POTS WITH! This pot holder pair is an amazingly simple kitchen gadget that will nonetheless save the day in your kitchen. When you need to, say, take a French oven off the stove and put it proudly on the dinner table for it to be the centerpiece of the family meal, potholders are indispensable. Plus, these silicone pot holders shaped like farfalloni (big-butterflies pasta) are so much more fun than plain oven mitts: surprise your guests!
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RELIABLE MATERIALS. The kind of silicone that each hot pot holder in the pair is made of is both durable and safe. It’s strong enough for the silicone pot holder not to crack, chip, or melt but gentle enough to never damage cookware. What especially makes these pot holders kitchen heat-resistant is that there are 2 double layers of silicone on each to go between your skin and the hot handles of a pot. The material is also food grade, BPA-free, and dishwasher-safe: healthy and convenient!
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All those parts stack together in the shape of a wine bottle!
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MAKE THEM LAUGH INSTANTLY With This Fun And Gross Snot Nose Egg Separator! It's Fully Functional And Can Be Used Regularly To Separate Eggs In The Grossest And Funniest Way Possible.
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GREAT GAG GIFT THAT WORKS And Is Perfect For Anyone With A Sense Of Humor. This Will Make Them Laugh And Think Of You Every Time They Use It.
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We'd love to hear from you. What do you think of kitchen gadgets? Do you have any of these? Would you consider getting one or more of them for yourself or as a gift? Let us know in the comments below.

Stay sassy,

Kelly
Sassy Silver Sisters
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