Life&Glamour

 Since the beginning of the pandemic, my daughter and I have been trying a lot of new recipes. I wanted to cook more at home and eat out less. Whenever I'm in the feeling of wanting to try something new, I immediately start searching on Pinterest. We've been finding some very delicious recipes that wont crack the bank to try.   This past Sunday I had a few of pretty ripe Bananas that I didn't wanna just throw away. I usually make banana bread out of them, but this week I wanted to try something new. When looking for new recipes, I always look for what's rather simple and incorporates some kind of balance with my faves. I came across this very easy recipe for Cinnamon Banana Muffins to try for the family. I focused more on recipes requiring the ingredients I already had at home. I was NOT in the mood to tackle the grocery store. The muffins came out great! They are so delicious. Very moist and packed with so much flavor. Topped in butter and a sweet cinnamon crumble whic...

     I haven't done so in a while, but today I want to share my favorite summer and holiday desert with you! My famous strawberry punch bowl cake. For those who don't know, my kitchen is my happy place. Cooking is another hobby of mine. I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I put it down in the kitchen guys. The way to the heart of your love ones is thru their bellies. Preparing and making dishes that my family and I love makes me so happy. This beauty can be made anytime of year. I love making it during the summer, and it is a MUST for my Christmas celebrations. Its color brightens the table for the festive occasion. Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Ingredients 2 angle food cakes 16 ounce of whip cream 16 ounce of Philadelphia cream cheese  1 1/2 cup of sugar 2 pints of strawberry glaze 2 pints of fresh strawberries (Wash and dry them) Save two strawberries for last. 1. tear up your angle food cakes in small to medium pieces, ...

Hi guys!!! So today I decided to make one of my favorite recipes.....Chicken breast stuff with spinach and mozzarella cheese. I actually haven't made it in a while. Every now and then, I like to switch it up . Things can get rather boring by preparing it the same each time. INGREDIENTS Whole Chicken Breast Spinach Mozzarella Cheese 2 cups Progresso Italian Bread Crumbs 3 Eggs Oil your favorite seasonings that you usually season your chicken with. I used Lawry's Adobo , garlic powder, black pepper, and a little of Italian seasoning. PREPARATION  1. In a large skillet, pour in 2 cups of vegetable oil. heat on medium 2. Wash your chicken with warm water. Make sure to pull all fatty parts off as well. 3. Cut each breast in half. After cutting in half, split each breast half way down in the middle. This will make it easy to stuff each breast. 4.  Season each piece with your favorite spices. 5. Beat eggs in a medium bowl. 6. Pour the Italian Br...

As our bonding time today,  my daughter and I decided to try a new recipe we found on Pinterest. Today’s recipe of choice was the Honey Soy- Glazed salmon. It’s super easy to make, and prep time wasn’t long at all . Ingredients  For 2 servings 12 oz skinless salmon 1 tablespoon olive oil Honey soy marinate 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ginger, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup less sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup honey Preparation  1.Place salmon in a sealable bag or medium bowl. 2. In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix marinade ingredients. 3.Pour half of the marinate on the salmon. Save the other half for later. 4.Let the salmon marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 5. In a medium pan, heat oil. Add salmon to pan, but discard the used marinate. Cook salmon on one side for about 2-3 minutes, then flip over and cook for additional 1-2- minutes. 6. Remove salmon from pan, pour in remaining marinate...

Hi guys!!! I wanted to take the time to share one of my favorite recipes with you all. Tonight I made unstuffed cabbage. Its simple and quick, and my kids absolutely love it!! Its actually the only veggie dish that they insist on me making. 😊 Ingredients Head of Cabbage Italian ground turkey or ground beef half of onion 2 cans of stewed tomatoes 1 can of tomato paste 2 cans of water onion powder seasoning salt pepper red onion parsley 1. In a huge pot or skillet, brown your turkey or ground beef. (just like you would do to make spaghetti) 2. While your meat is browning, slice and wash your head of cabbage. 3. After meat is completely cooked, add the cabbage to meat. (If you decided to use ground beef, drain the meat before adding the cabbage). 4. Slice onion and add on top of cabbage 5. Pour in both cans of stewed tomatoes and tomato paste 6. after pouring in the cans of tomatoes, use one can to pour in two cans of water 7. season the mixture with the above i...