Raspberry Chipotle Baby Back Ribs

Erin at The Queen of Tarts Blog posted a Raspberry Chipotle Ribs recipe the other day that just had to be a part of my 4th of July menu! 

My family loves baby back pork ribs, and with raspberry & the tasty heat from the chipotles in adobo, I knew it would be a hit.

The sauce is so easy to make!  Took all of 5 minutes to assemble and mix the ingredients, then 5 minutes to simmer.  It is so good, everyone kept "tasting" it.  My husband even dunked a celery stick from the veggie tray in it.  He pronounced it, "mighty good"!

Leftover Sauce is a GOOD thing!

The BBQ King grilled the ribs to perfection.  But you'll have to take my word for it.  I was so intent on getting everything on the table, I forgot to take a photo until we were finished! Everyone LOVED these ribs!

DISCLAIMER:  Under normal circumstances, I would never show "after" photos of a meal.  But...



Raspberry Chipotle Ribs


As for the leftover sauce?  Erin suggested pouring over a block of cream cheese and serving it with crackers as an appetizer.  That is a definite possibility.  But it will more likely show up on grilled chicken in a day or two!

Please try these ribs!  If you like sweet/spicy BBQ, you're going to LOVE these!

Strawberry Cake

I promised a Facebook friend, Melissa from "Cooking with Mel" I'd post the recipe for my microwave Strawberry Cake.  Yes, I said microwave.  It was HOT here yesterday, but I wanted a dessert because I had invited a friend to dinner.  AND, I had strawberries that had to be used...if you know what I mean!

Below, are photos of the cake, one from the cookbook and one of my cake.

Cookbook Photo



My Cake


Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 pkg (18.25 oz.) yellow cake mix - I used white cake mix since that's what I had
3 eggs
1 can (21 oz.) strawberry pie filling - I finely chopped & macerated my own berries in sugar

Directions:
Prepare a microwaveable bundt/tube pan by greasing  and sprinkling with the granulated sugar.  Mix the cake mix and eggs together thoroughly.  Add the pie filling and mix until well blended.  Pour batter into the baking pan.  Microwave on High Power (100%) for 10-12 minutes, until the cake is just moist on top.  If your microwave doesn't have a turntable, you'll want to rotate the pan 1/4 turn, every 2 minutes.

I used my Tupperwave Stack Cooker for this.  I used the 3 qt. casserole with the cone.  In my new microwave, the cake only took 8 minutes.  Since microwaves are all different powers, you just have to experiment.  You can have a cake that resemble a brick if you overcook it. :o)




Stack Cooker - Click HERE for more info


You can combine just about any flavor cake mix and pie filling.  WARNING:  Yellow cake & blueberry filling give you something the color of swap water.  We'll not discuss how I know THAT!

You'll also notice that my cake doesn't have little piped bits of cream & strawberries.  No, we piled on the whipped cream, made fresh in my Whip 'N Prep (in about a minute) and fresh sliced strawberries!

Hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July!

Chill Out!

Summer is POPSICLE time! 

One of my favorite memories as a kid is my mom making fruit or pudding pops in her Tupperware Ice Tups™ Set.  Whether it was a grape or an orange bar, or the occasional chocolate pudding pop, it was always such a treat on a warm, summer day!

The tradition continues!  Tupperware's Mid-June sale flyer features the new Lollitups™ Set. 

Make fun, penguin-shaped fruit popsicles for your kids with this exclusive new product. Just add your own ingredients―fruit juice or purée, ice cream, flavored beverages or other treat. They’re easy to fill and simple to seal.

Lollitups stand on their own two “feet,” so there’s no need for a separate tray. To keep them from getting separated, simply clip their “beaks” together until ready to eat. Once removed from the mold, the cover becomes a base that shields against messy drips and sticky fingers. Kids can even stand them upright on a table before finishing.

• Set of six.

• Each Lollitup includes a cover/base and ¼-cup/65 mL mold.

• Make healthy yet delicious Lollitups using water flavored with natural fruit syrup, pure fruit juice; or try smoothies or yogurt or milk shakes.

• In Orange/Green.

• Dishwasher safe.

$24.00 per set  (Available online HERE)

The Mickey Mouse Ice Tups™ Sets are also still available HERE.

  Here's a link to a blog (that I love) with great ideas for frozen summer treats!  Lehman's Country Life

Unexpected Margaritas!

For any of you who are Matt & Shari fans, I'm posting the recipe for "Unexpected" Margaritas that I mentioned in the newsletter, a day late.  Sorry.  But, I'm sure you'll enjoy then just the same! *Ü*


It's warming up, and those outdoor meals and cool summer drinks are beckoning.  I love a pitcher of Sangria or a minty Mojito while sitting on my deck, enjoying a warm afternnon or evening.  But my new favorite is "Unexpected" Margaritas.  This is a Tupperware twist on the old favorite.  Some of my hostesses choose to make & serve these at their Salsa Celebration parties, and they're always a hit!

So... Break out your:



Go Green Salsa Collection














Then add your:


Chic Dining™ Stemless Wine Glasses














Or your:


Chic Dining Wine Glasses
















And have a PARTY!


Don't have any of the awesome Tupperware products shown?  Click on the photo to be taken to my shopping website for more information!
 
Now for that recipe. 
 
Unexpected Margaritas
 
1 - 12 oz. can of frozen Limeade (do not mix with water)
12 oz. gold tequila
1 can 7-Up
1 Corona Beer
Juice of 1 Lime
Lime wedges for garnish
 
Crushed Ice for pitcher
 
Dump frozen limeade into your:
  

Ice Prisms Pitcher




 
 









Fill the can with tequila (12 oz.) add remaining ingredients, add crushed ice & stir well. 
**Salt rim of glasses if desired. **
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



Welcome to My New Career!

As some of you know, I am now a FULL-TIME Tupperware consultant.  Yay for me!

As of May 29th, my full-time corporate JOB ended. What a blessing that I already had a Tupperware career to move into right away! 

Now, I can spend my time doing what I really love.  I can focus on teaching busy families how the Systems and Solutions that Tupperware provides can truly simplify their lives.

 
• Do you love to entertain with ease AND elegance? Tupperware & I can help you do that!

 

• Do you need to organize your pantry, refrigerator or freezer?  Tupperware & I can help you do that!

 

• Do you need to know how to get healthy, delicious meals on the table in 30 minutes or less? Tupperware & I can help you do that!

 

• Do you need to learn how to cook once or twice a month to stock your freezer with quick & delicious meals for your busiest nights? Tupperware & I can help you do that!

• Do you need to learn how you can use Tupperware's brand name, well-loved, life-time warrantied products to Fundraise (online!) for your organization or cause? Tupperware & I can help you do that!

• Do you want to learn how you can add a extra $100 a month, $100 a week or $100 a day to your family budget? Tupperware & I can help you do that!

 

I hope you stay tuned to Today's Organized kitchen!  If you become a follower, you'll always know when there is something new.

I'll be posting recipes, hosting web classes about cooking & organizing, writing about fun "foodie" facts, sharing other blogs & resources that I enjoy, and letting you know about new products & sales.

This is my invitation to join me on my new journey.  Traveling is always more fun with friends alongside!

Earth Day Giveaway!

It's Earth Day!  To celebrate, I am going to give away a set of Eco byTupperware Water Bottles.

Break the disposable water bottle habit with these beautiful, durable solutions. Each year, more than 471 million water bottles end up in landfills and can take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade. These reusable containers help you to preserve the environment for future generations.

The bottles come in 3 sizes, and if you are the winner, you can have your choice. 


16 oz - Set of 6



25 oz. - Set of 4



32 oz - Set of 3


How to enter? 

1. Hop on over to my Today's Organized Kitchen page on Facebook (Click HERE).
2. For one entry: "Like" my page.
3. For a second entry:  Leave a comment on the TOK Facebook page that says "No more toss-away water bottles!"
4. Bonus entry:  Leave a comment on this blog post and tell me about your favorite piece of Tupperware.

I'll draw a winner via random number generator on Monday, 4/25.  Good luck!


Just to add to the fun, all who purchase an ECO by Tupperware Water Filter Pitcher will be entered to win the large bottles in your order for FREE!  Your order must be placed through me.  On-line orders are NOT included. Use the ~Email Me~ link in the sidebar to provide me your contact info & I call you to complete your order.



Water Filter Pitcher


 Happy Earth Day!  NO MORE TOSS-AWAY WATER BOTTLES!

Spring Food Festival, Part 2 - Rhubarb!

Did you try either of the Asparagus recipes I posted last time?  I hope you will.  The really are delicious and worth your time!

Today, I'm going to focus on another favorite (of mine, at least) - Rhubarb! 

I think I like it so well because it reminds me of my maternal grandma.  Stewed rhubarb was a staple in her kitchen...


From Wikipedia: "Rhubarb is a group of plants that belong to the genus Rheum in the family Polygonaceae.

They are herbaceous perennial plants growing from short, thick rhizomes. They have large leaves that are somewhat triangular-shaped with long fleshy petioles. They have small flowers grouped in large compound leafy greenish-white to rose-red inflorescences.


Although the leaves are toxic, various parts of the plants have culinary and medicinal uses. Fresh raw stalks are crisp (similar to celery) with a strong tart taste; most commonly the plant's stalks are cooked and used in pies and other foods for their tart flavour. A number of varieties have been domesticated for human consumption, most of which are recognised as Rheum x hybridum by the Royal Horticultural Society.


Rhubarb is usually considered to be a vegetable; however, in the United States, a New York court decided in 1947 that since it was used in the United States as a fruit it was to be counted as a fruit for the purposes of regulations and duties. A side effect was a reduction in taxes paid.

Here are the links to the Rhubarb recipes:

~ Martha Stewart's Mini Raspberry-Rhubarb Gallettes 
(I haven't tried this one, but I saw her make them on her TV show & they made my mouth water!)

~ Allrecipe.com's Streusel Rhubarb Bread

I've listed and linked a few products that  would help with these recipes.  Click on the HERE for more information.





2 qt. Mix-n-Stor Pitcher - Mix & Measure in One Container

  






Measuring Cups & Spoons - Every Kitchen Needs Them

  





Modular Mates - Pantry Storage for Staples like flour, sugar, etc.

  






Spice Containers - Keep Those Pricey Spices Fresh Longer!

  

Hope you enjoy these recipes.  Let me know if you try one!