Valentines Day Some Recipes and Fun Items!

Usually we're not big on Valentines Day, Rick usually will get a card for me but nothing really big. I thought I would try some recipes out on you that I thought were fun for Valentines Day!

First is a yummy pork that is easy to make for dinner! I'm all about the quick and easy!

Parmesan and Rosemary Crusted Pork Chops

Prep and cook time: 30 minutes

2 Slices of Wheat Toast Torn

1/4 C Parmesan Cheese

2 Tbs Rosemary

coarse salt and pepper to taste

1/4 C Flour

1 Tbs Dijon Mustard

2 Large Eggs, White's Only

6 boneless thin Cut Pork Chops

1 1/2 Tbs Canola Oil

[1] Place bread in a food processor; pulse bread 10 times or until coarse crumbs form. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, rosemary and salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Place flour in another shallow dish. Combine mustard and egg whites in another shallow dish, stirring with a whisk.

[2] Working with one pork chop at a time, dredge pork in flour, shaking off excess. Dip pork into egg white mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Coat pork completely with breadcrumb mixture. Set aside. Repeat procedure with remaining pork, flour, egg white mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.

[3] Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add pork; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through.

ALEXIS NOTES: I love bulk foods and have on hand bread crumbs makes recipes easier! I also used 3 egg whites instead of 2. My pork chops were to thick good idea to trim them, they were on sale the only way to buy them.

Of course what would a post from me be with out dessert? LOL no worries I was good and only tasted but packed up the rest for Cole's Valentines Day Party.

Carol Harper's Valentine Cookies

1/2 c. butter

1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. sour cream; optional

Cream butter and sugar; add rest of ingredients. Bake at 400 degrees for 6-7 minutes.

Icing:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
1/4 c. butter
Few drops red food coloring

Mix together.

ALEXIS NOTE: I added the sour cream (used fat free), I also used half the flour with white wheat. Learned to make these smaller. They cook fast and you'll get centers not done and the edges crispy and dark brown.

Next is my mom's creation for Cole's Valentines Party. She found these super sized marshmallow, took a little frosting on the bottom and then added some sprinkles. She insert a stick like a popsicle, then wrapped in clear bag with red ribbon. Talk about an awesome inexpensive way to make treats.

Plus I just received my second Cupid Bloggers Swap this one threw The Mommy-Files.

I was so excited when I got the message about my partner! One of my favorite bloggers, she's been with me almost since the very beginning. Kristy @ Momma loves to shop! was my swap partner again, she was my partner for Christmas. She is the most thought and kind friend. She just blew me away again with thoughtful gifts she put together. She's so nice she even put special treats 1 for each of the boys! I just love her, Kristy you're amazing!! You must go check her site out she always finds the best deals and has great stories too. So click the link above or hey look I even put her button you can click on too!

Thank you Kristy we love it all

The boys got to work right away!

And last but not least the girls I think have gotten there packages hopefully by now so I thought I'd post what I sent them! Of course yummy chocolate covered prezels, Strawberry marshmallows, Valentines Cake Mix, Pancake molds, Valentines day Socks, heart icecube trays, a heart sucker and of course my favorite coffee!!

One I put in a heart shaped sandwich cutter which I thought was way cool (we have the dino one). I hope they enjoyed them, I had fun picking out the items!!

OMGosh it's late must go to bed, Caden's coughing, Cole refuses to go to bed and Rick is working late once again! UGH I can't wait for Friday to done and over and I'm going to the gym tomorrow. I took Thursday off, one day!

Please also go check out my amazing poser (we like to post pics of ourselves) and her Round Robin. I hope you enjoy the recipes :), look at me I even went with the theme this time around ... LOL. Hugs, hope you're having a wonderful week.

So what are you doing for Valentines Day? Any special recipes you make? I would love to find out some more!