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!

Really Random...again

Remember when I made this list? The 11 foods I'd eat for the rest of my life.

*Calories and my health still don't count.*

Well, I'm changing it. Maybe it's pregnancy, but I have new favorites!
blueberries
pickles
biscuits and gravy
Phish Food ice cream
strawberry pretzel salad
cucumbers
pizza
chips, salsa, and cheese dip
Andes mints
Pals Frenchie Fries
Bellas cheese sticks
...and really anything from Macado's!

Here's what I'd put on Jonathan's list.
coffee
fried toast
McDonald's breakfast
his mom's chocolate covered cherries
his maw maw's biscuits
doughnuts
salt & pepper shrimp
BBQ
Mellow Mushroom Funky Q pizza
pork chops
(Why is nothing I make on this list?)

Brenna's list is a little harder. She's at the "like it one day, hate it the next" phase.
cheese slices
tomatoes (though she refused them today)
Goldfish
fruit snacks
berries
milk
juice
chips
burritos
eggs
applesauce