SHOOTING FOR THE STARS: OPRAH!!!!!

Hello there folks! I really wanted to thank all of you who stop by and check out my blog! I am having a really fun time sharing! I have had a goal in my head for awhile now. Two actually. Now it seems, these goals of mine are being broken down into smaller goals, all in order to achieve the big ones!
Being that you readers are all wonderful and amazing people, I know that you would all be willing to help me out!
This blog was actually started as a way to record all of my recipes, so I can make them into a keepsake type book for my kids. My goal has become to make/write my book and get it published. (Big goal number 1). My second big goal is to get a copy of this book to Oprah, and have her invite me on her show before she retires!(Big goal number 2).
So, I am calling to all my favourite people to help me in my endeavor! Pass the word around, get your friends, family and co workers to come check out the blog!I am trying to get even more fabulous readers here on my blog. The more the merrier right?  More followers+more visitors=more success on the blog= a better chance of getting a book deal/Oprah!
Thanks for doing such a great favour for me everyone!
I would also invite and greatfully welcome any comments with tips or advice on getting the word out there!
A million thanks and all my gratitude!
I will keep everyone up to date on my goals!
This weeks goal: get my blog hits up to 3000!

DAY 56 RECIPE: SUPER CHEESE CHEESBURGERS

Love Love Love Burgers! So versatile, so easy. And I love Love Love Cheese, so these are awesome! Cheesey pockets all through, tasty and amazing! Enjoy!
DAY 56 RECIPE:

SUPER CHEESE CHEESEBURGERS


INGREDIENTS:
PATTIES:
1 LB Lean Ground Beef
1 Egg, slightly beaten
1/2 Cup Cubed Cheddar Cheese
2 Tsp Thyme
1 Tsp Ketchup
1 Tsp Mustard
1/4 Tsp Nutmeg
1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Pepper
1/2 Cup Fine Bread Crumbs
EXTRAS:
4 Buns, of your choice
4 Square Slices Cheddar Cheese (sandwich size)
Onions slices, tomato slices, Lettuce, Bacon, Mushrooms, condiments, etc. etc. Whatever kind of burger toppings you like:)

DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl combine all patty ingredients together. Mix together with your hands; just until everything comes together nicely. Over mixing makes for tough burgers.
Shape into 4 equal sized burger patties. About an 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
NOW, you can cook them either by grill or frying pan. Either way, make sure your grill or fry pan is at a medium heat, and then put the patty on. Cook about 6 minutes per side.
For the last minute or so of cooking, put the cheese SLICES on top so they have time to nicely melt.
When the patties are done cooking and the cheese is melted, slide them on to your bun and top as you like:)

DAY 55 RECIPE: SWEET AND SOUR PORK

A good way to use leftovers! I ade a pork roast the other night, had a decent amount leftover and thought I could try to make something aside from sandwiches with it. So I made this sweet and sour pork. Super easy prep. Takes a bit of cooking time, but not much effort! Can always be made with other kinds of pork, even if it is not cooked yet , you can cut it into strip and just extend the initial saute time a bit.
Hope you enjoy this! I think next time I make chow mein I will make this as a side dish!  Enjoy!
DAY 55 RECIPE:

SWEET AND SOUR PORK


INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
4 Cups Strips or chucks of cooked Pork (leftover pork roast or chops, loins, etc. No bones)
3 Tbsp Pineapple Juice
1/2 Cup Water
2 Tbsp Vinegar
2 Tsp Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 Onion, thinly sliced
1 Small Green Pepper, thinly sliced.

2 Tbsp Corn Starch
2 Tbsp Water

DIRECTIONS:
combine pineapple juice, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt and garlic powder in a small bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
Over medium high heat in a large, fairly deep non stick fry pan heat oil.
Add pork and sauté 4 - 5 minutes, until barely browned.
Reduce heat to low and add sauce. Stir a few times, cover and let simmer for 1 hour.
After 1 hour add onions and peppers, cook about 6 - 7 minutes.
Mix together corn starch and water until smooth. Immediately add to pan and stir frequently for about 5 minutes or until sauce is desired thickness. Serve:)

DAY 54 RECIPE: SESAME SNAPPER FILLETS

Fish. Hmmm. Not something we had a lot of when I was growing up. Now I hear more and more about how everyone should have more fish and it is so amazingly good for you. I am going to be trying to make more fish I think. It is so quick, pretty simple, and really versatile
Serve this with some brown rice and steamed veggies and you have a healthy, feel good, quick and nice dinner.

DAY 54 RECIPE:

SESAME SNAPPER FILLETS


INGREDIENTS:
3 Tbsp Canola Oil
1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
2 Garlic Cloves, crushed
1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
2 Snapper Fillets , about 1/2 lb total
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Pepper
Sauce:
4 Tbsp Butter
1 Tsp Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp Lemon Pepper
1/2 tsp Salt

DIRECTIONS:
In a non stick fry pan heat canola and sesame Oil (1 tbsp) over medium heat. Add crushed garlic cloves, and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove garlic.
While oil is heating sprinkle salt and pepper on each side of each fillet. On one side of each fillet pat on sesame seeds (1/2 Tbsp on each one).
Add fillets to oil (after garlic is removed), sesame seed side up. Cook 3 minutes, turn and cook for 3 more minutes.
While fish is cooking, make the sauce.
In a small sauce pan over medium low heat melt butter. Add sesame oil (1 tsp), lemon pepper and salt. Continue to cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
Spoon over cooked fillets and serve.