Weekend Links

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1.  A chic navy & red look from The Quarter Life Closet.

2.  Get in the know before the week ahead.

3.  Holiday cutout cookies.

4.  10 stocking stuffers.

5.  Holiday fashion essentials: plaid pants.

6.  Balsamic blueberry grilled cheese sandwich.

7.  Bobbi Brown limited edition red lip gloss.

8.  Butternut squash soup with bacon garnish.

9.  A busy girls guide to troubleshooting your morning beauty routine.

10.  Holiday dress wear inspirations on Pinterest!

What are you reading/watching/listening to/buying this weekend?

xoxo

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Summer Treat: Sangria

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Ingredients: 

2 bottles chilled dry red wine

1 cup brandy

1 cup orange juice

1/4 cup superfine granulated sugar

2 oranges, cut into thin rounds

2 lemons, cut into thin rounds

3 Key Limes, cut into thin rounds 

2 apples, cored & cut into 1/2-inch chunks

2 cups chilled club soda

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the wine, brandy, OJ, & sugar.  Stir until the sugar dissolves.  Add the sliced fruit and refrigerate until well chilled (about an hour).  Remove and add soda.  Serve over ice.

Dress the Part

J.Crew Kiki Ballet Flat // Ratti Electric Kiwi Tunic Dress //
C Wonder Bracelets 1, 2, 3 // ASOS Leather Scallop Edge Shopper

Today I am linking up with Long Distance Loving for another week of Friday's Fancies.  This week is all about your favorite summer treat.  Recently I have been on a big sangria kick.  It's so yummy!  Don't you think?  I found this fabulous recipe from the Food Network, so you should try it out this weekend! This fun summer drink inspired me to pick out a multi-colored tunic and purple flats for a fun pre-fall look!

Do you enjoy drinking a cool glass of sangria during a summer night?

xoxo

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recipe : grilled granola & peanut butter sandwich.

I love when I find things that are easy to make.  I am not much of a chef, but I do love to cook at home... after all it's way easier and cheaper to simply whip something together instead of going out to eat all the time. 

Recently I have been trying to eat healthier.  As a college student I have found it difficult to eat healthy when cooking for one.  I mean, it always seems more convenient to simply run through a drive-thru or grab a bite on campus after class, but one of my new goals is to cut back on the amount of junk food that I eat.  So in the spirit of eating healthy I decided to make this simple grilled granola and peanut butter sandwich. 

 

 Ingredients:

Bread

Peanut Butter

Granola

1 Banana

Honey

Do you have any easy healthy recipes you love?

xo KD

recipe : apple and brie melt.

This week I have really been in the mood to cook and try new recipes.  So, this is my second Pinterest recipe post this week.

Ingredients:

 

4 slices of Italian bread, about 1/2" thick

1 large apple, thinly sliced

4 oz brie, thinly sliced

2 T apple butter

1 T butter

I used white bread instead of French bread...so it kinda fell apart when I tried to eat it.  But, it tasted just as good either way!  The brie with the apple and apple butter was very good, but I also think you could try other types of cheese too... I might experiment with that, so I'll let you know.

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{Originally Pinned by Homemade By Holman}

xoxo

recipe : chicken enchiladas.

For dinner last night Mom and I made Chicken Enchiladas from Pinterest.  The entire meal took about 25-30 minutes.  They were pretty simple, yet yummy!

Ingredients:

 

10 soft taco shells

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

3 Tbsp. butter

3 Tbsp. flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup sour cream

1 (4 oz) can diced green chillies

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. Grease a 9x13" pan
3. In a sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.  Add broth and whisk until smooth.  Heat over medium heat until think and bubbly.
4. Stir in sour cream and green chilies.  Do not bring to a boil (otherwise the sour cream will curdle).
5. Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake for 22 minutes and then under high broil for 3 minutes to brown the cheese.

The Chicken

The Sauce

After cooking the sauce for 1 minute it was still thin, so we added an extra tablespoon of butter and flour. 

 Filling the Soft Taco Shells with Chicken Cheese

Finished Meal with water and Sangria.

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{originally Pinned by Joyful Momma's Kitchen}

Have you made any Pinterest recipes?