Pinterest Finds

So I've made no secret of being in love with Pinterest. I think cooking, party planning, decorating is my new way to realize my creative side since I'm no longer teaching. The one thing I don't like about Pinterest is that you can see what people pin, but you can't really get feedback on if they tried things and how they turned out. So, since a few people have asked, I'm making a list of the best dinners/side dishes and desserts that I've tried and LOVED. There are only a handful of things that I've tried and been disappointed with, but these are my favorites! Sorry there are no pictures. And I'm hoping it's legal to post these links - since they are public blogs and I'm obviously not taking any credit for the recipes. I just copy other people! Here goes...

Main Dishes/Side Dishes

Cinnamon Roll pancakes (I made these without the icing.)
http://www.recipegirl.com/2011/03/01/cinnamon-roll-pancakes/

Baked sweet and sour chicken (Valentine's dinner!)
http://life-as-a-lofthouse.blogspot.com/2010/09/baked-sweet-and-sour-chicken-with-fried.html

Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup (B LOVED and J said it was better than my old recipe)
http://www.creativelydomestic.com/2010/10/guest-post-crockpot-chicken-and-noodle.html

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta (I used 1/2 of the Swiss and 1/2 Italian cheese plus some additional spices)
http://amysnewkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/03/chicken-cordon-bleu-pasta.html

Cheesy Zucchini and Squash Bake
http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2011/07/recipe-for-easy-cheesy-zucchini-bake.html

Pokey Sticks
http://dinnersdishesanddesserts.blogspot.com/2011/05/pokey-sticks.html

Baked Penne with Sun-dried Tomatoes (one of my favorite finds)
http://www.marthastewart.com/313371/baked-penne-with-chicken-and-sun-dried-t?czone=food/dinner-tonight-center/dinner-tonight-main-courses

Crock Pot Ranch/Parmesan Pork Chops and Potatoes
http://realmomkitchen.com/287/ranch-house-crock-pot-pork-chops-with-parmesan-mashed-potatoes/

Chipotle Lime Tacos
http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/05/26/chipotle-lime-chicken-tacos-recipe/

Meatloaf Burgers
http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2010/08/24/meatloaf-burgers-with-extra-sharp-cheddar/

Roasted Red Pepper and Basil Pasta
http://annies-eats.net/2008/11/26/roasted-red-pepper-and-basil-pesto-penne/

Parmesan Knots
http://realmomkitchen.com/609/easy-parmesan-knots/

Queso Dip
http://annies-eats.net/2011/01/17/queso-blanco-dip/

Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice
http://www.southernplate.com/2010/09/slow-cooker-cheesy-chicken-and-rice-the-downside-of-being-a-swan-princess.html

Parmesan Zucchini
http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/2010/09/project-food-blog-challenge-1-ready-set.html

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Bars (good gracious, yum!)

http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-chip-salted-caramel-cookie-bars/

Andes Mint Cookies (easssssy!)

http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/2011/04/andes-mint-cookies.html?showComment=1323739192245#c8874412180426553846

Butterfinger Pie (any candy would work)

http://www.food.com/recipe/butterfinger-pie-29478?nl=RZ-083011-eaters-digest__item-link-url-5&sni_mid=16629&sni_rid=16629.311.675292

Pineapple Dream Cake

http://tamiskitchentabletalk.blogspot.com/2008/10/pineapple-dream-cake.html

Oreo/PB No Bake Dessert (heaven in a dish, I tell ya)

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Dessert

PB Cup Brownies (again, easy)

http://www.bakedperfection.com/2009/07/peanut-butter-cup-brownies.html

Fresh Apple Cake

http://lickthebowlgood.blogspot.com/2010/09/caramelly-appley-delicious.html

Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookies

http://www.lovintheoven.com/2010/04/chocolate-chip-oreo-cookies-mailing.html

Grilled Stuffed Bananas

http://lickmyspoon.com/recipes/banana-boats/

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2011/02/01/red-velvet-cheesecake-brownies/

Andes cupcakes

http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2011/05/andes-mint-cupcakes.html

And that's it for now! Let me know if you try any of them!