I really think that a Linky Party should benefit all those involved and not just the Host.  I hope that you have all seen The Pins on my Pinterest Page under Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s.  If you link up you WILL BE PINNED! As this party grows and the word is spread that means really great exposure for all of you! So please Grab a button and spread the word about this linky party the more that see this, the more that will see YOU!

As each week goes by I can see that this is going to be harder and harder to highlight some of the amazing recipes and crafts that you link up!  I am trying really hard to make sure that I spread the love around.  There may be some weeks where you will see the same blog with different posts highlighted two weeks in a row.  I am going to do my best to keep that to a minimum so that everyone gets their time in the sun.   I have a featured on Board on Pinterest.    So again the more traffic that you can help me drive to my Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter pages the more people that will see your wonderful creations!

I hope that after you link up you stay and party with us! I know how great it is to see everyone stopping by. Stay and play and party with us.  Visit each other and let them know you found them on Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!!!

Now On to the Features! The Link with the most views:

Food Done Light’s Honey Lemon Cookies These look beautiful

Here are some of my favorites:

Carolina Heart Strings Shrimp Relleno

Your Home based mom’s Lemon Cream Cake I want to face plant right into that cake!

Janae Today’s Magnet Lampshade Embellishment So very Pretty!

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Have you tried Biscoff spread yet? Chances are if you are a blogger you buy this stuff by the case! If you have never tried it, I am telling you to get up, get in your car, drive to the store and buy some right this minute!!!! This stuff is like crack for Soccer Mom’s! Biscoff Cookies are the only reason that I would choose to fly Delta.  They are seriously that good!  These little gems came to life when I made the Polka Dot Cookies and then I saw my jar just staring at me {you see I eat the stuff by the spoonful} and I thought ‘Oh My! Yes oh yes this needs to happen!’ A match made in heaven!

Can you just see that luscious creamy dreamy spread oozing out of the middle of those two decadent chocolate cookies? Speaking of these cookies, these are the richest densest  chocolatey cookies that you will ever eat!  The trick? These are cookies that used to be brownies.  Yep you read that right.  A Brownie turned Cookie! Toss in the white chocolate chips for your polka dots and you are in some serious cookie business.

Everyone knows by now that I am Mad for Plaid, but I also have a huge Love affair with Polka Dots.  My office at work is full of them and growing! I have dresses, pants, sweaters, tops, pillows, office supplies….. just tons and tons of Polka Dots mixed in with all the Plaid! So when I stumbled across this recipe in one of my Southern Living at Home cookbooks there was no choice these HAD to be made! Adding the Biscoff Spread well that was just the best idea I have had in ages!

See that bite taken right there? That is a bite of the most divine cookie that used to be a brownie!

Chocolate Cherries Cookies

Summer Striped Fruit Tart

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I really think that a Linky Party should benefit all those involved and not just the Host.  I hope that you have all seen The Pins on my Pinterest Page under Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s.  If you link up you WILL BE PINNED! As this party grows and the word is spread that means really great exposure for all of you! So please Grab a button and spread the word about this linky party the more that see this, the more that will see YOU!

As each week goes by I can see that this is going to be harder and harder to highlight some of the amazing recipes and crafts that you link up!  I am trying really hard to make sure that I spread the love around.  There may be some weeks where you will see the same blog with different posts highlighted two weeks in a row.  I am going to do my best to keep that to a minimum so that everyone gets their time in the sun.   I have a featured on Board on Pinterest.    So again the more traffic that you can help me drive to my Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter pages the more people that will see your wonderful creations!

I hope that after you link up you stay and party with us! I know how great it is to see everyone stopping by. Stay and play and party with us.  Visit each other and let them know you found them on Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!!!

Now on to the Features!The link with the most views was

Joyful Healthy Eats Skirt Steak and Chimichurri Sauce

Mostly Homemade Mom Crock Pot Portabella Mushroom Sandwiches

I Dig Pinterest and I did it too’s Sweet Shoppe Candy Party

Wilderness Wife’s Maple Walnut Tart

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Who doesn’t love Funfetti? I mean really these tiny colorful pieces of sugar can brighten up the cloudiest day. It just so happens that the morning I made these it was a super cloudy day and I was so bummed that I was not going to be able to photograph them.  Well no sooner than breakfast was done and I had my plate of pancakes off to the side to take pictures of if the sun ever returned…… it came out!!! Look at all that beautiful Sunshine in the picture.  I think that it makes me happier than the funfetti… almost.  Like I said who doesn’t love funfetti?!

I know that you are asking yourself what is the occasion for these celebration style pancakes?  Nothing much just that I love my husband so much and he has a childlike joy at the sight of colored sprinkles.  Most Sunday mornings here are pancake mornings and this Sunday just needed a little bit more fun thrown in.

I know that funfetti EVERYTHING has been all over the blogosphere and that these pancakes are nothing new.  Would it be ok if I told you that I don’t care I am still going to share with you my fun little breakfast that made my Hubby so very happy?  .  It is so funny to see a grown man who has been in 5 wars get silly happy over something so small. His face just lights up like a kid {or he} just heard the Ice Cream Man!

Do you know what the best part of these are? I don’t even need to write a big recipe for this.  Are you ready?  Take a box of your favorite Pancake Mix and a hand full of sprinkles! Viola you are done! How’s that for Super Fancy  Gourmet Cooking? You just want to have fun, not spend all morning in the Kitchen. So get out there Celebrate the Loved ones in your  life and the Sunshine!!!

Here are some other breakfasts you may enjoy:

Cinnaminy Cinnamon Rolls and Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Bread Blondies

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Due to the overwhelming growth this party has seen these recent weeks I am very sad to say that I will not have the time to leave comments on each post.  What I still promise to do is to Read and Pin Every Post that links up!  

I really think that a Linky Party should benefit all those involved and not just the Host.  I hope that you have all seen The Pins on my Pinterest Page under Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s.  If you link up you WILL BE PINNED! As this party grows and the word is spread that means really great exposure for all of you! So please Grab a button and spread the word about this linky party the more that see this, the more that will see YOU!

As each week goes by I can see that this is going to be harder and harder to highlight some of the amazing recipes and crafts that you link up!  I am trying really hard to make sure that I spread the love around.  There may be some weeks where you will see the same blog with different posts highlighted two weeks in a row.  I am going to do my best to keep that to a minimum so that everyone gets their time in the sun.   I have a featured on Board on Pinterest.    So again the more traffic that you can help me drive to my Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter pages the more people that will see your wonderful creations!

I hope that after you link up you stay and party with us! I know how great it is to see everyone stopping by. Stay and play and party with us.  Visit each other and let them know you found them on Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!!!

Now on to the Features!  This weeks most viewed post was:

3 Peppers Recipes Old T Shirt Rosebud Bracelet We are all loving her Tutorials on these flowers and all the Fun Things that we can make with them!

Here are a few of my favorites

The Best Blog Recipes Orange Push Up Smoothie I am so ready for summer fun and this smoothie screams Summer!

Sweet Twist of Blogging German Chocolate Meringue Cake Does this really need any other explanation other than Oh My Yum! ?

Busy Mom’s Helper Caramel Banana Cream Pie

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Here is another installment to the Plaid and Paisley Originals!

Let’s face it we all love a night off from cooking but we hate the guilt of getting take out for our families.  Crock pot recipes were invented for this very reason. You can rub the meat and sear it first thing in the morning and let that baby slow cook all day while you are at work.  You will be welcomed home to the most amazing scent of cooking meat and spices all melding together!

Tell me you don’t want to dive right in and start to chow down?  True to it’s name and it’s flavor combination you are looking at the easiest way to make Carnitas.  Traditionally Carnitas take all day on the stove top cooking and cooking and rendering and rendering.  This little trick with the crock pot takes all the work out and you don’t have to keep skimming all that yucky foam off that your get when you cook pork.  Once you take the meat out of the pot and it all just tears apart so easy leaving you with tender juicy seasoned meat.  A quick pop in the broiler and you have that perfect crispy texture that Carnitas are famous for!  The best accompaniment to these tacos is a fresh and tangy Broccoli Slaw.

This slaw is tangy and spicy and just a little bit sweet.  A true spin on the classic picnic cole slaw.  This is made with broccoli and carrots.  You can buy the broccoli slaw already julienned and ready to season.  Then you have the same spices that you season the meat with some lime juice and the easiest part…. Ranch Salad dressing.   This slaw is great on it’s own but even better when place in the taco with the carnitas.

I hope that you have a Fun and Safe Cinco de Mayo this year! Along with all the fun Margarita’s you drink it would be great to have this no fuss meal for everyone!

Here are some other recipes you may enjoy

Federale Potato Casserole A spice Treat for the whole family

Chicken Fajita Enchiladas

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It’s really warming up here in the Mid West! It was 85 the other day! That is my kind of weather. So in honor of the rising mercury and that Cinco De Mayo is only 3 days away I bring you one Spicy Dish! This recipe is the latest in my Plaid and Paisley Original Recipe series. This dish was a super huge hit with the boys and I have to say I really loved it also. You can temper the heat to your families taste.  This uses Fire Roasted Tomatoes and if you want to dial the heat down just used regular diced tomatoes.  Want to heat it up even more {that may be more than you  bargained for} add a second can of green chiles. This is a big bold recipe and true to a casserole you really don’t even need to make a side dish. Well, a nice green salad would be great with this.

Can you just see the flavor bursting out of the picture? We have all sorts of great things on this plate. Ground Beef, Potatoes, Red and Yellow Peppers, Tomatoes, Chilies, and don’t forget the Cheese!  What would a casserole be without cheese?  This is a perfectly easy throw together in a hurry weeknight meal.  You can even buy your peppers already cut up for you to help with the prep time.  There is nothing better than being able to serve the family a wonderful dish that comes together in 15 min and bakes up in 30!  That 45 min sounds like perfect homework time to me.

So make this tonight, or for Cinco De Mayo or anytime a fun easy tasty spicy dish is in order!!!

Here are some other recipes that you may enjoy if you like this one

Tequila Lime Green Chile Chicken Roll Ups

Easy Rotel Casserole

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Cinnaminy is not a Word!!! It is when you add extra extra cinnamon in the rolls!  You know what?  I just happened to do that!  These rolls are exploding with Cinnamon and Sugar! This is not a breakfast for hard core Dieters that is for sure.  If you want to start your day off on a sweet note then these are the Cinnamon Rolls for you!  They are very reminiscent of Cinnabon but I didn’t use a copycat recipe.  I found this recipe from Just Love Cookin’  Ana Maria has a beautiful blog in Italian. {Thank heavens for Google Translate}

I made this recipe when I had friends from out of town and everyone went Gah Gah over it.  So I knew that I needed to make it again for you all.  Happy Tuesday and Happy Breakfast!!!

The dough makes a light and airy roll.  The layers and layers of Cinnamon make it delightful! The trick to a really gooey yummy middle is melted butter and brown sugar! Oh and don’t forget the Cinnamon.  Speaking of the middle…. That is my favorite part! I can leave the sides behind and eat the middle out of each roll!!!

Hmmmmm The middle……… Best Part of the Roll!

One of the great things about this recipe is how beautifully it bakes up.  The dough rises easily and it bakes to a perfect golden brown.  Just look at that bottom. So Tasty!  Well I do suppose I have to confess that other than the middle the Cream Cheese Frosting might really be my favorite!

It is so thick and creamy and sweet! You can see the cinnamon peaking through the frosting.  Other than the insane amount in the middle I also added a layer on top.  Just before baking brush melted butter on the tops of the rolls and sprinkle more brown sugar and cinnamon!  You have the Perfect Cinnaminy Cinnamon Rolls!

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Simple Sue’s Butterscotch Fluff

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Cinco De Mayo is just around the corner! Whether you are Mexican or not it is a fun day filled with food, margarita’s and pinatas.  Tonight I am bringing you another installment to the Plaid and Paisley Original Recipe page.  I know that Roll Ups are all the rage in Dinner Time right now.  I wanted to bring you one that is not the traditional Italian flavors but a great twist on traditional Mexican flavors.  I don’t really need any excuse to use tequila for anything but, hey May 5th is Mexico’s Independence Day and it’s a great Party to be had.  You will love the tang of the lime and tequila and the slight heat of the green chiles. I used my frozen Hatch Chiles for this, but you can also just replace them with a 4 oz can of chopped green chiles.  If you are a long time reader of the blog then you will know of my obsession with Hatch Chiles.  If you are new feel free to jump over here and here to read about these amazing green goodies!

This recipe is a great use of leftover chicken.  Just shred any chicken breast or roasted chicken that you may have and warm in a skillet with a little taco seasoning.  For this recipe I did start with fresh chicken breast and I include my spice rub in the ingredients, but if you have leftovers that you are looking to use up by all means this is a go to recipe for you.

If you are worried about the Tequila and little ones, don’t fret all the alcohol is cooked out and you are only left with the flavor.  {I suppose if you are really concerned you could always leave it out, but you would really lose one of the key flavor components.} As long as you have that Tequila bottle out anyway go ahead and mix up a Margarita or, three! You already have the limes ready to go.  I don’t think I would advise doing shots until you take your dish out of the oven though.

This is another dish that you will save your sanity if you only parboil your noodles first.  You will need them to be soft and pliable but not cooked to the point they break when being handled.  Boil for 7 min only and then rinse with cold water.  You won’t need to use toothpicks or anything to keep them rolled up if you follow this step. The sauce that you make is where all the flavor is at! We are talking serious creamy delight! Kick up the heat and add more chile’s, tone it down by holding back.  The one thing you don’t want to do, is to Not Make This.  Seriously you have to make this! It is THAT GOOD!

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