Tomorrow is May Day, and this year I’m featuring a new printable May Day Basket. This paper basket features a watercolor floral wreath on the front and back in pastel colors that are perfect for spring. You could even use this basket for wedding favors, small birthday gifts, or Mother’s Day presents. This year’s printable is so easy. If you have a printer and white paper, you’re all set. Once your basket is made, you can fill it with popcorn, candy, seed packets, and all sorts of other gifts. Check out all of my May Day posts from previous years: May Day Printable and Basket, Printable May Day Gift Tag and Caramel Puffcorn, Free May Day Printables, and May Day Basket Ideas.
To make the basket, start by printing it out on white paper, and then cut it out.
Now that you have the basket cut out it’s time to fold the tabs in and then glue.
Glue the other side on the tabs and then punch holes for a handle and add twine or ribbon.
Now you have a great basket to fill up and hand out in your neighborhood.
Easter is tomorrow! If you are scanning the internet right now to figure out how to decorate your table, your hunt is over. I have the prefect place card printable for you. This place card has a watercolor bunny on the front and the back. The bunny is painted in natural colors so it would look good with any place setting. Also, if you are having a spring wedding, this would be a perfect place card for your event. These place cards are very easy to print. Just click on the link below and print them on white card stock or white paper. Then cut them out. It’s that simple!
Today I really need to share with you my newest chicken recipe that will knock your socks off. It is a simple tender, chicken with a BBQ seasoning that is so easy to make. The chicken bakes in foil which keeps all of the juices inside and doesn’t get dried out. Plus, it’s a basic meal for those busy nights when you don’t know what to make . I want to include more weeknight meal recipes on the blog, because I think it is a challenge to decide what to make for supper when you are busy. So for the next few weeks I will feature some new recipes that will be perfect main dishes for your meal rotation.
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Then in a pan on the stove top mix 3 tablespoons of catsup, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 4 tablespoons of water, 2 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of dry mustard, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Once you have mixed all of the ingredients, heat until it simmers. Then remove the pan from the heat and dip the chicken pieces in the sauce. Place one sheet of aluminum foil on a cookie sheet, and then place the pieces of chicken on the foil. Then place a piece of foil on top of the chicken, and make a pouch out of the foil double folding all of the sides closed.Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees on a meat thermometer. Be careful when you open the pouch because there will be extra juice from the chicken in it. This is a great recipe, because there is no pan to wash and the chicken comes out very tender. Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Then in a pan on the stove top mix 3 tablespoons of catsup, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 4 tablespoons of water, 2 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of dry mustard, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Once you have mixed all of the ingredients, heat until it simmers.
Then remove the pan from the heat and dip the chicken pieces in the sauce.
Place one sheet of aluminum foil on a cookie sheet, and then place the pieces of chicken on the foil.
Then place a piece of foil on top of the chicken, and make a pouch out of the foil double folding all of the sides closed.
Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees on a meat thermometer. Be careful when you open the pouch because there will be extra juice from the chicken in it. This is a great recipe, because there is no pan to wash and the chicken comes out very tender. Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.
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It’s New Year’s Eve tomorrow night, and I have the perfect dip for you to take to a party or to veg out at home with. When I saw this Dill Pickle Dip on An Affair from the Heart’s blog, I knew I had to make it because I love those dried beef wrapped pickle appetizers. However, I hate doing all the work of wrapping the pickles and cutting them up. This recipe is so easy since all you have to do is cut up everything and mix it together. Who needs extra kitchen time on New Year’s Eve when there are parties to attend. Let’s get started because 2018 is coming soon.
Start by chopping up your 16 ounces of dill pickles and 9 ounces of dried beef.
In your mixer combine the 16 ounces of softened cream cheese with the chopped pickles and dried beef.
Put the dip in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. Then serve with your favorite cracker. Don’t forget to refrigerate the leftover dip. Happy New Year!
