Nostalgic "Milk" glasses from starbucks frappichino jars

I was wanting to pick up some of those old time milk glasses for my Saturday Family Brunches. I was scouring the thrift stores and antique shops and then inspiration struck me like a bolt of caffeine! The perfect "milk" jar was sitting in my fridge. I peeled the label off, used some goo gone to get the residue off, added a plastic striped straw and voila! Breakfast is served!

Cookies and Milk

I told Greg I would make him cookies and milk and I thought I would make it extra special. It's the little details that make the difference!

Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza

Looking for a five minute prep recipe? Got a new one for you to try! I invented it myself and I am sure you will enjoy. Would love to see pics and hear stories if anyone tries it and likes it!

Ingredients:

Flat Bread
Roma Tomatoes or sun dried tomatoes in oil
Spinach leaves
Shredded Parmesan /mozzarella cheese mix
Pesto sauce (Prego makes a great one)
Crushed Red Pepper
Cracked Pepper
Cubed Pre-cooked Chicken (Tysons Diced Chicken)

Prepare:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Spread pesto sauce on flat bread.
Sprinkle a layer of Cheese on Pizza.
In Small skillet begin to boil water. Once water begins to boil wilt spinach leaves in water. (About 2-3 minutes cooking time). Drain. Set aside.
Cut Roma tomatoes into cubes or use sun-dried tomatoes in oil. Place on Pizza.
Place cubed Chicken on Pizza.
Sprinkle another layer of cheese.
Add Spinach leaves.
Add cracked red pepper and crushed red pepper to taste.

Bake:
Place on Pizza ban and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is a golden brown. Cool pizza before serving (3-5 minutes)

Thanksgiving leftovers reconstructed

Here's another great meal you can make with your turkey leftovers. Turquedilla- it's a Mediterranean take on an old favorite. Here's how to make it:

Ingredients:
Tortilla
Sun dried tomatoes
Mozzarella Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Chopped Onion
Minced Garlic
Fresh Spinach
Prego Pesto Sauce
Spices: Butter, pepper, and ground red pepper (optional)

Directions:
In small pan caramelize onions and garlic in butter. Once onions get slightly clear add a handful of spinach, stir until the spinach begins to wilt.

In large fry pan melt a small pat of butter. Place tortilla in pan, spread on a thin layer of pesto. Sprinkle with chopped turkey, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Add spinach mixture. Add a dash of pepper and red pepper and sun dried tomatoes. Cook on medium heat until cheese melts and tortilla browns.

(Special thanks to Greg for helping me out in the kitchen)

Presto Pesto Panini

How to make this:

Prego Pesto Sauce: Spead on bread like you would your favorite condiment.
2 slices Mozzerella
Few slices of your favorite meat (mine is honey roasted turkey)

Stick it in the ol' George Forman and in no time at all: Presto! A perfect pesto panini!