Lori Otta Pampered Chef Consultant

05/26/2024

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05/25/2024

Pineapple Lemonade Punch🍍🍋🤛

# # # Ingredients:
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 cup Country Time lemonade mix
- 46 oz. pineapple juice
- 1 liter Sprite
- Fresh lemon and pineapple slices (optional)
- Crushed ice

# # # Directions:

1. **Prepare the Lemonade Base:**
- In a large pitcher, pour the cold water.
- Add the Country Time lemonade mix to the water.
- Use a whisk to thoroughly blend the water and lemonade mix until the powder is completely dissolved.

2. **Incorporate the Pineapple Juice:**
- Once the lemonade mix is fully dissolved, pour in the pineapple juice.
- Stir well to combine, ensuring that the pineapple juice is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

3. **Add the Sprite:**
- Carefully pour the liter of Sprite into the pitcher containing the lemonade-pineapple juice mixture.
- Gently stir the ingredients together to incorporate the Sprite. Avoid stirring too vigorously to prevent excessive fizzing.

4. **Prepare for Serving:**
- If desired, add crushed ice to the pitcher to chill the pineapple lemonade.
- Optionally, garnish the pitcher or individual glasses with fresh lemon and pineapple slices for an extra decorative touch.

5. **Serve and Enjoy:**
- Once prepared, your pineapple lemonade is ready to be served.
- Pour the pineapple lemonade into glasses filled with ice.
- Optionally, garnish each glass with additional fresh lemon and pineapple slices for presentation.

6. **Storage:**
- Any leftover pineapple lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator.
- Before serving leftovers, give the mixture a gentle stir to reincorporate any settled ingredients.

# # # Tips:
- For a stronger lemonade flavor, you can adjust the amount of Country Time lemonade mix to suit your taste preferences.
- To make the pineapple lemonade extra cold without diluting the flavor, consider freezing some pineapple juice in ice cube trays and using these pineapple juice ice cubes instead of regular ice cubes.
- If you prefer a sweeter or less sweet beverage, you can adjust the amount of Sprite used in the recipe accordingly.

Enjoy your homemade pineapple lemonade, perfect for hot summer days or any time you need a refreshing drink!

05/24/2024

It's National Asparagus Day! Below, I have a recipe for Asparagus with Rosemary Garlic Butter that could be made on the grill with our NEW Modular Grill Pans! Get grilling and elevate your asparagus game with Pampered Chef!

Recipe Below ⬇️

Wow your family and guests with charred asparagus, juicy steak, and a dash of rosemary garlic butter.

05/23/2024

Just baked this amazing Pineapple Juice Cake, and it’s a tropical dream come true! 🍍🍰 Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients:

1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow or buttercream cake mix (I prefer Betty Crocker or Pillsbury)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup pineapple juice
4 large eggs
For the glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup pineapple juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 10 to 12 cup Bundt pan with flour.
Using an electric mixer, combine cake mix, vegetable oil, pineapple juice, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat for about two minutes until well blended.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cake begins to pull away from the sides and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes while you make the glaze.
In a saucepan, mix powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and butter. Cook on medium-low heat until the butter melts, stirring constantly.
Using a skewer or toothpick, poke holes in the cake. Pour the warm glaze over the cake while it is still in the pan. It will look like a lot of glaze, but keep pouring.
Let the cake cool for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until most of the glaze has been absorbed. Then, invert the cake onto a serving plate.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 12 servings

05/23/2024

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05/23/2024

🍟Have you ever made fries from scratch at home?🍟

Hey, I've got a quick fry-making tip for you! If you’re aiming for fries that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, start off frying at a lower temperature to get them tender. Then, turn up the heat to give them that irresistible crunch. And if you’re using the Rapid-Prep Mandoline for slicing, crank it up to the thicker julienne setting, that’s number 8, for the perfect cut. Oh, and a friendly reminder - that basket or rotisserie will be hot, hot, hot! So, use the retrieval tool to pull it out safely. No burned fingers on my watch! Happy cooking!

05/23/2024

05/23/2024

🎉Laura's Camp Out Paleo Pancakes🎉

Ingredients:

👉1 ripe banana
👉2 eggs
👉fresh or frozen berries (optional)
👉vanilla extract (optional)

Smash the banana with a fork in a bowl.
Add the eggs into the bowl and mix.
Stir in fresh or frozen berries and a small amount of vanilla extract.
Coat a small cast iron skillet with a thin layer of olive oil and place on medium heat. When the skillet is hot pour in 1 cup (250 mL) of the pancake mixture.
Let the pancake cook until several air bubbles start popping and then flip it to cook the other side.
Once the pancake is finished cooking, top it with syrup, nut butter, jam, or ice cream.

05/22/2024

STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 (15 oz) can low sodium beef broth
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

In a large skillet cook the ground beef, breaking apart. Once it is mostly cooked add in the onions and bell peppers and cook for 5-10 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the garlic to the beef mixture and cook for a minute or two, just until you can start to smell it.
Sit in the rest of the ingredients, except the cheese, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring half way through.
Once the rice is tender, stir in about 1/2 of the cheese until it is melted and incorporated with the beef and rice.
Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top, put the lid back on the pan and let the cheese melt. If you are in a hurry, you could put your pan under the broiler (if it is oven safe) to melt it faster.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately

05/22/2024

Lemon Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 large egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup sugar (for rolling)
Directions:
Beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest with a mixer for 1-2 minutes.
Add lemon juice and egg, mix well.
Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt, mix by hand until combined.
Refrigerate dough for 30-60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Roll dough balls in sugar.
Bake on a lined sheet for 11-13 minutes.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

05/22/2024

🧑‍🍳Pampered Chef has all kinds of news out right now, and just in time for the weather to start getting warmer. We've released 3 new sauces to create delectable dishes AND a basting brush designed specifically for the grill! 🧑‍🍳

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05/22/2024

Hey, how's it going? 🧁

Have you ever tried your hand at baking pastries or desserts? If so, what's your signature sweet treat?