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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #blog, #buzzfeed, #chicken, #December, #dinner, #easy, #FirstLady, #holidays, #holidayseason, #recipes, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on December 12, 2016| Leave a Comment »

This week’s dinner theme: chicken. It’s one of those versatile ingredients that you can literally do ANYTHING with. So here are some different chicken recipes for you to make this week to highlight this yummy and inexpensive bird.

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

cheesy

https://www.buzzfeed.com/jodyduits/sneak-some-veggies-into-this-delicious-cheesy-chicken-and-br?utm_term=.yeeAzGnYY&sub=4178219_8172537

Honey Garlic Chicken

Orange Chicken

Chicken Fajita Pasta

fajita

https://www.buzzfeed.com/alvinzhou/this-one-pot-fajita-pasta-will-add-spice-to-your-weeknight-r?utm_term=.dwLekaBdy#.af7AK0rez

Stuffed Chicken Parm

parm

https://www.buzzfeed.com/alvinzhou/prepare-yourself-for-complete-satisfaction-with-this-stuffed?utm_term=.hlAWyEMZ8#.nfBGRKPoB

Which recipe are you most excited about trying? Comment on this post if you liked these recipes!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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The Star of Thanksgiving: Not Turkey?

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #alternative, #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #dinner, #holiday, #meats, #notturkey, #recipe, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #thanksgiving, #turkey, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on November 18, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Happy Friday! We are one week closer to my favorite holiday of the year. I know you may have read the title and gasped. But you read it right, I for one am not afraid to admit I find turkey kind of laame. Don’t get me wrong, it is delicious and definitely the first thing I associate with when I think of Thanksgiving, but there are SO many other delectable birds and meats out there that I thought it unfair if I didn’t give them the spotlight. So without further or due, here are big pieces of meat that you can make on Thanksgiving that’ll have people saying ” turkey who?”

Roast Duck with Plums

duck

http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/roast-duck-with-plums

Prime Rib

prime

http://neighborfoodblog.com/2015/12/garlic-rosemary-prime-rib-roast-with-horseradish-cream.html

Leg of Lamb

lamb

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/lamb-recipes/best-roast-leg-of-lamb/#bbrRewIp1TTvUrv2.97

Pork Loin with Persimmons and Mustard Greens

pork

http://www.marthastewart.com/925877/pork-persimmons-and-mustard-greens

Cornish Hens with Mushroom Stuffing

hens

http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a1791/cornish-hen-rice-mushrooms-recipes/

Beer Braised Brisket

brisket

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/slow-cooker-beer-braised-brisket

And my personal favorite….

Honey-Glazed Ham

ham

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/14745/honey-glazed-ham/

I bet I have all of you trading your turkeys for one of these delicious alternatives!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Life-Saving Thanksgiving Hacks

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #food, #hacks, #November, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #thanksgiving, #Thanksgivingdinner, #tips, #tricks, #turkey, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on November 14, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you haven’t already put together your shopping list, you still have some time. For those that are ahead of the curve like me, here are some Thanksgiving tips to use in the kitchen to save you time and from stressing out. More time to spend with your friends and family!

1. Add a little baking powder to make mashed potatoes extra fluffy. Apparently, the heat of the potatoes triggers the baking powder’s chemical reaction, and the CO2 produced = extra fluffiness.

2. Freeze rolled out pie crusts so they hold their shape in the oven. Just pop them in the freezer for 20 minutes to an hour while you make the fillings, then bake (without thawing). This will let the gluten in the dough relax and minimize shrinkage during baking. This is mainly for single-crust pies like pumpkin and pecan; if you’re adding a top crust you don’t really have to worry as much about shrinking.

3. Slow roast your turkey overnight. Sounds crazy, but apparently it works like a charm: Put the turkey in before you go to bed, turn the heat down, and wake up to a falling-off-the-bone tender bird in the morning.

4. Prep all your vegetables a day before. You can peel potatoes and carrots, chop onions, wash greens, and do basically any other prep steps called for in the recipes you’re using. This is the kind of thing that will feel crazy when you’re doing it, and AWESOME the next day when you realize you already did.

5. Use rice to weigh down pie crust for pre-baking. Most people don’t have actual pie weights around, and using beans is annoying because they get funny-smelling after baking, and you probably won’t want to eat them.

I hope you found these tips helpful and they help make your Thanksgiving day/dinner that much easier and more enjoyable.

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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10 Thanksgiving Tips from the Pros Themselves!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #food, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #review, #stuffing, #thanksgiving, #tips, #turkey, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on November 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Thanksgiving is going to be here before you know it. If you’re like me, you’ve already started making your dinner and guest list and going over it three times to make sure you didn’t miss a single ingredient. While it’s still early in your holiday planning, here are some tips and tricks I’ve gathered from the Food Networks pros that could help you along the way.

1. Start three days out with dicing your onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Keep them in Ziploc bags or in airtight containers.
Michael Cimarusti

2. Make sure all of your side dishes are done the day before. That’s right, you heard it here: They all should be done. There is no reason to stress about cooking the big meal!

3. Serve a couple of dishes that you know how to make just in case you mess up the turkey. That way, you will still have something good to eat.

4. Create a delicious holiday aroma throughout your home by boiling a pot of water with orange rind, cinnamon sticks, whole star anise and whole cloves.

5. Leave your turkey unwrapped in the refrigerator overnight. You’ll get crispier skin when you cook it.

6. Before you roast the bird, insert several metal skewers into each turkey thigh. They direct heat to the thighs more efficiently, and the faster the thighs cook, the less time the breast has to dry out.

7. Don’t try to serve the entire meal hot—you usually don’t have enough space or burners. One of my favorite dishes is a green bean salad that you can serve at room temperature.

8. Serve your meal in cast-iron pans or other heavy-duty cookware to keep things warm.

9. Plan ahead for leftovers. Organize and empty your refrigerator before the feast starts so you don’t waste time trying to jam in the leftovers after the meal. Have plenty of tin foil and containers on hand.

10. Make a list of all the things for which you are thankful.

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate with friends and family. I hope you found these tips helpful and they help to make your Thanksgiving a fantastic one.

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Superfood Wednesday: Flax

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #Flax, #flaxseed, #nutrition, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #superfood, #superfoodwednesday, Austin on November 2, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Happy November everyone! WOW! Can you believe how quickly the year is flying by. Before we get to all of the delicious posts about Thanksgiving, lets talk about a superfood that I have found myself using more and more lately.

Flaxseed

flaxseed

The fiber in flax is what gets its foot in the superfood door, but it’s also packed with omega-3, which you’d usually find in a fish source. Men and women both benefit from its anti-cancer benefits, men with prostate cancer and women with breast cancer. Toss in the evidence showing this can help ward off heart disease, diabetes, and stroke and this is a bona fide winner.

So not only does it have amazing benefits for your body; it also has a very mild taste so you can throw it in anything. I like to incorporate into my morning smoothies, or cookies or muffins. Both nutritious and delicious, you can’t go wrong with this particular superfood.

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Easy Halloween Appetizers

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austin #YourRealtorandFriendforLife!, #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #halloween, #recipes, #REMAX, #REMAXPosh, #REMAXPoshProperties, #spooky, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on October 24, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Happy Halloweek! It’s the weekend before Halloween and we are going to celebrate this spooky holiday all week long; with food of course! So let’s begin with the best part to any meal. Some ghouly appetizers for you and your guests to enjoy.

Finger Hot Dogs

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INGREDIENTS
8 hot dogs
8 hot dog buns
ketchup

PREPARATION
In a skillet, cook hot dogs until golden brown.
With a knife, carefully make 3 slits in the middle of the hot dog, 3 towards the end of the hot dog, and cut the casing off of the tip of the hot dog to make it look like a finger.
Spread ketchup in the hot dog buns, and place the hot dogs.
Enjoy!

Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

eggs

INGREDIENTS
6 hard-boiled eggs
3 tablespoons dijon mustard
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika plus additional for garnish
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Chives for garnish, finely chopped

PREPARATION
Peel and slice hard boiled eggs lengthwise. Separate yolks into a separate bowl.
Add mustard, mayonnaise, paprika, salt, and pepper to the yolks, and mix thoroughly.
Fill a piping bag with the yolk mixture, and pipe into the empty egg whites.
Sprinkle with paprika, and place a piece of chive to make it look like a pumpkin.
Enjoy!

Buffalo Chicken Skillet Dip

chicken

INGREDIENTS
2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup monterey jack cheese
⅔ cup cheddar cheese
½ cup buffalo sauce
½ cup ranch dressing
2 tubes refrigerated pizza dough
4 ounce block cheddar cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons melted butter

PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
In a bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, monterey jack, cheddar, buffalo sauce, and ranch.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one can of pizza dough. Cut out triangles for eyes, and a mouth.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until the pieces are golden brown, slightly risen and cooked through.
Cut the remaining dough into 16 squares, place a cube of cheese on each one, and roll into balls. Place in a ring around the edges of a greased oven-safe skillet or dish.
Fill the middle of the dish with the dip filling. Bake for 35 minutes.
Place the dough face pieces on the dip.
Enjoy!

Layered Dip

dip

INGREDIENTS
1 16-ounce can refried beans
½ cup salsa
½ cup sour cream
1 cup guacamole

Garnish
Lettuce
Tomato
Black olives

PREPARATION
In a bowl, mix the beans and salsa. Spread onto a plate.
Spread guacamole over the beans.
Put the sour cream in a plastic bag. Cut off the end of one corner of the bag, and pipe out a bullseye pattern of sour cream over the guacamole.
Run a toothpick through the sour cream from the center outward, until it looks like a spiderweb.
Garnish with lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and black olives. Serve with tortilla chips.

Start off your night with these devilish appetizers and join me Wednesday to see what other spooky recipes I have up my sleeve.

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Feel Good Friday!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austin #YourRealtorandFriendforLife!, #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #easy, #Friday!, #good, #HappyFriday!, #recipes, #REMAX, #REMAXPosh, #REMAXPoshProperties, #soulfood, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on October 21, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Happy Friday everyone! Don’t you just love those days when you’re in a good mood for no reason? Well that is definitely how I am feeling today. Maybe it’s the air finally beginning to feel like FALL but nothing can bring down my mood today. What better way to share that with all of you then sharing some recipes that just make you feel good deep down in your soul.

Cheesy Sausage and Pepperoni Stromboli

pepperoni

http://southernbite.com/easy-stromboli/

Bacon, Avocado, and Aspargus Salad

bacon

http://carlsbadcravings.com/grilled-caprese-chicken-salad-recipe/

Spicy Shrimp with Kale and Cauliflower Mash

shrimp

http://pinchofyum.com/spicy-shrimp-cauliflower-mash-roasted-kale

Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole

beef

http://damndelicious.net/2016/09/17/one-pot-mexican-beef-and-rice-casserole/

Orange Chicken and Rice

chicken

http://www.thegunnysack.com/orange-chicken-30-minute-skillet-recipe/

Don’t these recipes just make you wanna jump up and do a happy dance.

Happy Friday and Everyone and Have a Safe FUN Weekend

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~Kathy

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Superfood Wednesday: Pumpkin

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austin #YourRealtorandFriendforLife!, #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #fall, #healthyeating, #healthylifestyle, #healthyliving, #October, #pumpkin, #recipes, #REMAX, #REMAXPosh, #REMAXPoshProperties, #superfood, #superfoodwednesday, #www.AtxMoveNow.com, healthy on October 19, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Of course it being October and all, I had to include a fall staple as part of your superfood diet.

Pumpkin

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Sure, pumpkins can seem spooky in their Jack-o-lantern state, but don’t be fooled— they’re actually one of the most nutritious fruits out there. Loaded with antioxidants and disease-fighting vitamins, these gourds aren’t just for carving, making them a bonafide superfood.

Pump Up the Pumpkin—Why They’re Super

Pumpkins’ bright orange color may make them a good substitute for traffic cones, but the real power behind their hue is beta-carotene, a provitamin that is converted to vitamin A in the body. Known for its immune-boosting powers, beta-carotene is essential for eye health and has also been linked to preventing coronary heart disease . But there’s no need to choose fresh to get the benefits of pumpkin.One cup of canned pumpkin has seven grams of fiber and three grams of protein— even more than the fresh stuff— and contains only 80 calories and one gram of fat. Plus, canned pumpkin is packed with vitamins and provides over 50 percent of the daily value of vitamin K, which may reduce the risk for some types of cancer . Still, the real treasure is in the seeds. One ounce (about 140 seeds) is packed with protein, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Studies suggest pumpkin seeds provide a number of health benefits— such as blocking the enlargement of the prostate gland, lowering the risk of bladder stones, and helping to prevent depression . Plus, they contain high levels of phytosterols, which research suggests can reduce cholesterol and even help prevent some types of cancers . So get scooping!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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National Pasta Day!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, Uncategorized, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #FirstLadyofRealEstate #HailStorm #Austin, #nationalpastaday, #RealEstate, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on October 17, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Happy Monday everyone! And what a happy Monday it is considering it is National Pasta Day. If that little tidbit doesn’t brighten your day, then maybe these delicious pasta recipes will.

Chicken Parmesan Pasta

chicken-parm

http://www.unicornsinthekitchen.com/one-pan-chicken-parmesan-pasta/

Chicken Pot Pie Fettucine

http://wholeandheavenlyoven.com/2016/01/19/one-pot-chicken-pot-pie-fettuccine/

Taco Spaghetti

taco

http://damndelicious.net/2016/01/23/one-pot-taco-spaghetti/

Cheeseburger Macaroni

burger

http://www.oliviascuisine.com/one-pot-cheeseburger-macaroni/

Shrimp Pasta

shrimp

http://cookiesandcups.com/one-pot-shrimp-pasta/

Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta

pumpkin

http://domesticsuperhero.com/2015/10/26/one-pot-cheesy-pumpkin-pasta/

I had to throw a pumpkin one in there for October and all. Don’t worry, it’s okay to eat all the carbs today. It is National Pasta Day after all!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Superfood Wednesday: Beets

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #beets, #FirstLadyofRealEstate #HailStorm #Austin, #humpday, #REMAX, #REMAXPosh, #REMAXPoshProperties, #superfoods, #wednesday, #www.AtxMoveNow.com, Austin on October 12, 2016| Leave a Comment »

It’s Hump Day! Almost to the end of the week. Why not celebrate by trying out today’s superfood of the week

Beets

Now I will be the first to admit, I am not the biggest fan of this dark red vegetable but that doesn’t mean it isn’t packed full of nutrients that our body needs. That dark red-purple color is nature’s way of letting the world know this vegetable is packed with antioxidants. Beets are also excellent sources of fiber, folate, magnesium, and calcium.

Like my mom always said, “if you don’t like it, fry it!” So if you’re like me and need to convince yourself to try it out, try turning this vegetable into a beet chip. Still getting those nutrients with a GREAT taste. Check out the recipe below!

Baked Beet Chips with Salt & Pepper

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INGREDIENTS

- 2 pounds large beets, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Using a mandoline, thinly slice beets to a thickness of 1/16″. In a large bowl, toss beet slices with oil to coat evenly.
3. On prepared baking sheets, in a single layer, arrange as many slices as will fit without crowding. Bake until crisp, 25-30 minutes, rotating pans once halfway through baking. Cool chips and blot with paper towels to remove any excess oil. Repeat, using a cool prepared baking sheet for each batch, until all beet slices are baked.
4. Toss chips with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Superfood Wednesday: Flax

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Easy Halloween Appetizers

Feel Good Friday!

Superfood Wednesday: Pumpkin

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Pump Up the Pumpkin—Why They’re Super

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