Day: August 23, 2013

  • Did you know I share sales?

    Did you know I share sales?

    Over the course of the past few years I’ve been trying to update the layout of Home Maid Simple to make it as user friendly to you as possible. I don’t want to overwhelm you with ads that you may not be interested in. I do like to share some sales, and companies however that I enjoy purchasing from, and hope you may come to like as well.

    So Did You Know?  Over there in the left sidebar I have a section titled Affiliate Sales

    This is where I try to share current sales with companies like Flirty Aprons, Craftsy, Zulily, and One King’s Lane to name just a few. For the most part these are all sites I have purchased from and love their product. Periodically there will be some that I have not actually used myself, but have heard great things from others.

    So head over there, and check out the current sales I am promoting. And if you click through and purchase anything, I want to thank you. These affiliate companies help me earn a little (and at no extra cost to you) to keep Home Maid Simple running at peak performance, while still bringing you quality content!

    Are there any shops you’d like to see me work with? What kind of Sales are you looking for?
  • Veggie Pizza #FoodieFriday

    Veggie Pizza #FoodieFriday

    I am so mad at myself right now!  Someone linked up a BLT Pizza a few weeks ago, and I based this recipe off it, but now I can’t find who it was! So if you shared a BLT pizza with us, would you let me know?  Thanks!

    Life is finally settling down around here. We can actually live a normal life in our kitchen and living room. Bedrooms are a work in progress still though. Eventually we will be all unpacked, and purged thoroughly to feel like real people again. Just slowly making this a home.

    I think my least favorite part of moving into a new home is trying to get the kitchen organized. You need everything unpacked, but it takes a while to get things right where you want them, you know? So far I like our set up, but our big downside is no pantry. That means I have to figure out how to put dishes and food in the cupboards. Turns out I have too many of one or the other…..I’m not sure which though.

    Veggie Pizza

    Ingredients
    Pizza Dough:
    1 pkg active dry yeast
    1 cup warm water
    1/2 tsp salt
    2 tsp Olive Oil
    3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
    Sauce and Toppings:
    8 oz cream cheese
    1/2 cup ranch dressing
    1/2 tsp garlic powder
    1 1/2 tbs Augason Farms Vegetarian Meat Substitute Bacon Bits 
    1/2 large tomato, chopped
    1 cup lettuce, shredded
    1 cup cheddar, shredded
    Directions
    For the crust: Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add salt, oil and 2 1/2 cups flour. Mix well. Add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until all mixed together. Let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled. Punch down. 
    Press dough onto the bottom of a pizza pan – I used my stone cookie sheet. Bake at 450 F for 15 minutes. 
    For topping: mix together cream cheese, ranch and garlic until smooth. Spread across baked crust. Add tomatoes, lettuce, bacon bits, and cheddar cheese. Slice and serve. 
    ~FEATURES~
    Scrambled Egg Breakfast Pitas with Zucchini and Peppers
    I love this twist and added veggies to breakfast. 

    Greek Panzanella Salad with Homemade Greek Salad Dressing recipe from http://ThisSillyGirlsLife.com #GreekSalad #Homemade #SaladDressing #Panzanella
    Greek Panzanella Salad
    This looks so refreshing to a regular green salad. The dressing especially sounds so flavorful.

    S'mores Empanadas Recipe, looking for a season round alternative to S'mores, this little pastry pillows have all the goodness of your typical S'more but no need to camp out for them! 4 Ingredients and enjoy!
    S’mores Empanadas
    I think my waist grew a few inches just looking at these. But so irresistible!



    COHOSTED by Diane at Simple Living and Eating

    Link up your food recipes, and hop around. Enjoy a table full of new ideas, fun twists on old classics, and tips and tricks for cooking.