Julie's Fettuccine Alfredo....

I used this recipe as a base to make Fettuccine Alfredo the other night and made some adjustments. This is what I came up with. Charlie said it was so good that I had to share it so here it is:

1/2 cup butter

1 & 1/2 cups heavy cream (I used half and half; you could also use reg.milk)

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (or you can use 1/4 tsp. garlic powder)

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 cup fresh grated Romano, Asiago, Parmesan blend cheeses (can also use just romano or just parmesan)

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

8 ounces fettuccine noodles

Start pasta water to boiling. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain when done; keep warm. Meanwhile, melt butter with garlic. Add cream and pepper and salt; stir and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Add nutmeg. Toss cooked noodles with sauce, serve with bread and salad and your choice of wine or sweet tea! :)

And, the best part, HELLO, this is CHEAP!!! :)

Ciao...

Julie

You've been Boo'd....Part 2

The phantom ghost has come to town,
To leave you some goodies, I see you have found.
His wish is for participation for all,
so continue this greeting, the "phantom" call.
Make 2 treats, 2 phantom's and 2 notes like this.
Deliver them to neighbors who may have been missed.
Don't let them see you, be sneaky, be quick.
Your neighbors are sure to enjoy this Halloween trick!
Post this Phantom Ghost where it can be seen,
And leave it on a window or door until Halloween.
This will scare other phantoms who may wish to visit.
We want to spread the treats so all will get it.
You have only one day to act - so be quick!
Leave them at doors where the Phantom hasn't hit.
Deliver at dark when there is no light......
Ring the doorbell and run out of sight!
And last, but not least, come join the season,
It's all to be neighborly and no other reason.
Be cool, have fun, and remember don't be seen........
Let's share in the fun of Halloween!

Some more ideas for boo'ing!! Click here to view the M&M's website with cute BOO signs & poems that you can print out! They also have some fun recipes that would work well. Also, I thought about making these to go along with the cookies! or just these,They are super yummy and easy! =)

And, my sister mailed me some really cute scarecrows that we colored, cut out & pasted together! I need to post pictures and I will try to do that soon! That was a lot of fun & the girls loved it! Why not make some and put them in your BOO bags? The kids will love to do it & the grandparents and family, especially, will love to get artwork from your child! How fun! =)

A few more ideas:

Popcorn Balls

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Cute Scarecrow doorknob hanger

Paper Scarecrows

Halloween Treat Bags

*And lots of other crafts on this site; check them out!!!!

HAVE FUN & HAPPY BOO'ING!!!!! =)

Baking Bites...

I am starting a new thing on my blog! If you look under my profile you will see a picture of a yummy looking dessert and if you click on that picture it will take you to the recipe! I am going to try to make a different thing each week and so, if you think this would be fun for you, you are more than welcome to join me!!!!

I will try to post some good sugar free desserts (or ones that use Splenda) as well, because I am always looking for something healthier, too!!! And, I have some friends, as well as myself, who either can't have or don't need a lot of sugar. (Hi, Denise!)

So, join in and play along and let me know what you think or post about it on your blog if you try a new dessert or dish with me!!! :o) I LOVE cooking and I am going to use this as some therapy that I need right now until this baby gets here! Just hope I don't gain 50 lbs!!!!

Everyone have a wonderful blessed weekend!!!

Love,
Julie