When one door closes another will soon open...

For all that has been, thanks... 

for all that will be, YES!!

     It saddens me to say goodbye to Homemade Gourmet.  I have been with this company now for 8 years and have enjoyed everything about it.  The food was amazing, the company was all about family, and I loved sharing a good product with my friends and family!  

     Homemade Gourmet has decided to merge with Tastefully Simple, so if you are looking to continue to mail order particular mixes, you may want to take a look at Tastefully Simple.  I have not yet decided if I am going to join on as a consultant for TS or not at this time.  Taking this month to just enjoy friends and family and not think about other obligations.  But I will keep you posted through my blog what my next adventure will be!  I am looking forward to new beginnings for sure!

     This summer has been amazing so far... I traveled by myself (for the first time ever) all the way to Old Forge New York to see my sweet friend Leslie.  I spent a week with Leslie and her awesome family.  They were wonderful hosts and I will for sure be heading back one day soon.  Leslie and I did lots of shopping in some wonderful small and friendly towns, we took long walks and had lots of coffee mornings in our p.j's.  It rained the entire time I was there, but it did not matter as it was just fun being with my long time friend for more then two hours a year!  We talked, we laughed, we ate and we drank Big Daddy E's wonderful Gin and Tonics every evening!  Guess what ladies...  Big Daddy E, even helps with cooking!!  He grilled some amazing chicken while Leslie outdid herself as usual in the kitchen with Salmon, Smokin Mac and Cheese and some outstanding breakfasts.  All of which you may find on her wonderful Sugar and Spice blog.  (see the blogs I follow for Leslies blog) 

     My trip to Old Forge brought me new friendships as well.  My trip with Leslie to Old and Everlasting was so wonderful.  What a shop.  If you love primitive and country, check her site out.  She also has a blog that you will find by going to the Blogs I follow.  Marianne and her husband were so lovely and even gave us a private viewing of the Barn Sale that we were a week early for.  That my friends was a blast.  We shopped in the barn all by ourselves!  I was like a kid in a candy shop!  Had to remember that I only had one medium size suitcase!  They did tell me they could ship... but I thought that Brad might kill me if a big package showed up with lots of goodies in it before I did!!  lol  But I was inspired by this shop and by Leslie's lovely home with lots of decorating ideas!  

    This trip for me was so needed.  I was able to recharge myself, which all moms and wives should be aloud to do once a year!  I came back so refreshed and ready for what reality throws my way next!  It's been a difficult year of medical issues with myself and the kids... so the break away from all that was wonderful.  It was good to just sit and talk with Leslie, who also deals with auto-immune illness.  We understand each others trials and discomforts and are able to support each other through some tough times.  After all, that is what friends do.  I have been blessed with wonderful people in my life, and for that, I am truly thankful.  All one needs in life are good friends and time for each other!  Don't keep putting things off.... we never know what tomorrow will bring.

"The happiness of life is made up of little things -- A smile, a helping hand, a caring heart, a word of praise, a moment of shared laughter.  We are most alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures"

     I am not sure what this blog will bring next...  maybe just life itself, maybe some inspiration, maybe laughter!!  Stay tuned my friends!!  Love, peace and blessings!

Teriyaki Chicken

This is a really tasty meal and so easy and fast to prepare.  Like all Homemade Gourmet mixes, we strive to make cooking a pleasant and quick experience for those who are on the run but want to put a good, healthy meal on the table!

1 Homemade Gourmet Teriyaki Marinade Mix
1/2 Cup oil
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or pork
1 20 ounce can pineapple slices, drain juice and reserve

Marinade:  Place mix, oil, meat and reserved juice in zip top bag.  Close bag securely and squeeze bag to mix ingredients thoroughly.  Marinate 2 hours or overnight in refrigerator.

Grilling instructions:

1.  Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly brush grate with oil.  Remove meat from bag and discard marinade.
2.  Grill meat for 10 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer  pink in the center.
3.  Serve meat topped with pineapple slices.

Optional Baking instructions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.  Place meat with marinade and pineapple in a greased 13x9x2 pan.  Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until meat juices run clear.

Serves 8

Low Salt Macaroni Salad

I love pasta salads in the summertime.  They can act as the main dish or a side dish!  Always easy to prepare and always liked by everyone... you can't go wrong.  Today's recipe is a low salt version of everyone's favorite;  Macaroni Salad.  This salad features Homemade Gourmets Garden Select

 Seasoning #03.6003.  It has a fresh flavor, all purpose salt free seasoning made from a garden blend of vegetables and spices.  A perfect Salt-Free choice for anyone with concerns about sodium!  Our Garden Select Seasoning sells for $9.50.  I have this in my pantry all the time and use it on salads, vegetable, pastas, and even chicken.  It's so good.

Ingrediants:

2 cups uncooked macaroni

1/2 cup low fat sour cream

1/4 cup low fat or olive oil based mayonnaise

2 tablespoons yellow mustard

2 capfuls Homemade Gourmet Garden Select Seasoning Shaker

1 1/2 tablespoons of Dill Relish or Sweet Relish

Directions:

1.  Prepare macaroni as directed on package; drain

2.  In a large serving bowl, mix sour cream, mayo, mustard, seasoning and relish

3.  Add macaroni and stir to combine.  Cover and place in refrigerator for at least one hour.

4.  Serve chilled

Serves 6

Stay tuned... there will be more Summertime favorites coming!!

Also, keep watching for my May winner!

Have a wonderful Memorial Day!

God Bless our Troops and all those who have served in the past and in the future!!

Make a Splash with Smoothies!

Fruity Yogurt Smoothies

Add a splash of fun to your summer BBQ's!!

Ingredients:

1 cup  yogurt of your choice

1/2 - 3/4  cup Ice

2  heaping tablespoons of Homemade Gourmet Cheescake Mix of choice

Directions:

Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth

Options:

Add fruit of choice to your smoothies to add more flavor and thickness and an extra fruity taste!  You can also use frozen fruit, like strawberries, peaches or blueberries instead of the ice!

Try these fresh flavor combinations!

Homemade Gourmet Cool Lemonade Cheesecake Mix with:

Raspberries

Strawberries

Blueberries

Homemade Gourmet World Vision Basic Cheesecake Mix with:

Cherries

Kiwi

Mango

Banana

Homemade Gourmet Silky Chocolate Mousse Pie Mix with:

Cherries

Raspberries

Banana

Homemade Gourmet Amazing Amaretto Cheesecake Mix with:

Strawberries

Raspberries

Blueberries

HOMEMADE GOURMET BOGO SALE!!

BOGO SALE!!!

Ends at Midnight tonight!!

Don't miss out on my BOGO, buy one get one Sale today.  Offered only today to celebrate "NATIONAL EAT WHAT YOU WANT DAY!!"  From NOW until MIDNIGHT tonight you can email an order to blkn@mlode.com or call me at 209 536-1605.  I will match your order.  Hurry offer expires at Midnight.

Go online and check out my catalog, (to the right of this page you'll, just click on my website, then click on "buy products" to view products) then give me a call or email me your order.  I will place your order and have it at your door in approx. two weeks.

NOTE:  Jarred products, seasoning shakers are excluded from this offer.  However, all other food products, including "Collections" are part of this amazing sale!  A $7.00 Shipping charge will be added to your order.   

Don't pass this special up!!  Time is running out quick!!  You have until midnight tonight to place your order with me!!

209 536-1605

blkn@mlode.com

www.homemadegourmet.com/lisa

Please, when placing your order via email,  give me name, product number and price of item you are ordering.  Also include your mailing address.  I will email you back with final cost and you can confirm the order before I place the order tomorrow.  I'll send you a bill with a self addressed stamped envelope for payment.  Thank you and have fun shopping!  Great way to stock up on your summer treats, meals and spices!!

Swirly Sweet Cinnamon Bread

Product # 01.5102

 Bakers Delight!!

Swirly Sweet Cinnamon Bread Mix sales for $7.00.  It includes a glaze mix, that adds a sinful sweetness to this already sweet bread!  The cinnamon flavor melts in your mouth, each bite dripping with a heavenly glaze.  Your guests will wonder what bakery you bought this from!  All you add is butter, egg and milk.  The mix makes one loaf.

Don't forget to sign up as a follower of my blog and also sign up at my website as a customer to be entered twice into my monthly drawings!!  It does not cost you a penny to sign up, and you might receive free products each month!  Also, if you order and try a product and invent your own recipe, please share your photos and recipe with me so I can share them on my blog, and i'll have a gift for you for doing so!  

Try the Easy Flex Silicone Loaf pan offered at $5.95 offered by Amazon.com!

Sesame Ginger Chicken over Rice

SESAME GINGER CHICKEN & GARLIC LEMON GREEN BEANS

Simple and quick dinner to prepare and everyone loved it!!  It was one of those evenings when everyone was running different directions.  So I quickly boiled and cut up some chicken, tossed it into a frying pan with splash of olive oil and garlic, sauteed it until golden brown.  Then I added a bottle of Homemade Gourmet Sesame Ginger Dressing, simmered it while I prepared the rice and green beans.  The Garlic Lemon green beans are soooo easy!  I have put this one on my blog before, but i'll refresh you.  I open up a can of green beans, add to a frying pan with olive oil and garlic.  Sprinkle desired amount of Homemade Gourmets Garlic Lemon Seasoning, cook until hot.  Love these green beans!  Dinner was ready in thirty minutes!

Sesame Ginger Dressing # 15.3002 

     Ready to use, mouth watering as a salad dressing, a marinade or dipping sauce.  Also perfect in stir fry!  11.5 oz bottle $9.00

Garlic Lemon Seasoning Mix #03.9003 double pack $8.50

Garlic Lemon Seasoning Pantry Staple #17.9003 (large size) $20.00

     The light and refreshing flavor of lemon with a hint of garlic!  Outstanding flavor!!

To order, go to the top right of this page and click on To Order Homemade Gourmet!  As always, if you come up with your own recipe for any of my products, please share the recipe so I can post it on my Blog!  It might just earn you some free product!!  You never know what will show up in your mailbox!

Spring Flavor Sensations!

Spring means picnics in the park, backyard garden parties and all kinds of outdoor entertaining. Homemade Gourmet has a variety of products with fresh flavors to help you design a celebration that tastes great and doesn't stretch your budget!

Here is a recipe to start off your Spring Celebrations!  I love this recipe and have had many compliments when I serve this!  You can serve this as a cold salad, or as a dip.  I like to serve this in a bucket and hang the shrimp around the edge of the bucket.  Don't be afraid and different when it comes to "serving" your food.  

Black Bean Salsa Shrimp Salad 

 Ingredients 

1   2.25 ounce can of sliced black olives, undrained  

¼   cup water  

2   10-ounce cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained  

½   cup sliced green onions  

1    avocado, chopped  

¼   cup lime juice  

1   pound cooked shrimp, chilled  

1    Homemade Gourmet® Black Bean Salsa Mix  

 Directions 

1.  Combine all ingredients except shrimp, chill 2 hours. 

2.  Make sure salsa is completely re-hydrated. Add shrimp and chill again for an additional hour. 

4.  Serve cold as a salad, or with your choice of corn chips as a dip. 

  Serves 6

Black Bean Salsa Mix, $11.00 Double Pack #05.9005

Pecan Crusted Talapia with our Brew House Malt Mustard

Hi all!!  I have been neglecting my blog lately as the weather was crazy as it was for you as well, and now that we have sunshine and the snow is melting I have been busy outside!  Cleaning up the mess that winter brings and enjoying the sunshine that we so lacked for weeks!!  Nicole has been on Spring Break and have been busy with her as well!  

Taking advantage of this moment to introduce you to this wonderful recipe that I know you'll enjoy!  Let me know if you give it a try, or vary the recipe at all... I would love to share your ideas on my blog as well!!  If you are not a follower of mine yet, sign up and get in on my monthly give aways!!  

Enjoy the sunshine everyone!!  And thank you for checking out my Blog!!

Such a wonderful and easy recipe!!  Our Brew House Malt Mustard adds so much flare to this recipe!  You  have to try it!!  Below are the ingrediants you'll need to make this great recipe happen!!

Melt 1/2 cup of butter

Add Two Table Spoons of Homemade Gourmet's Brew House Malt Mustard

Baste your seasoned Talapia, don't be shy, load it on!!

Finally Chop your pecans about a 3/4 cup

Mix Pecans with 1/4 of bread crumbs

Add Two Teaspoons of Parsley

Sprinkle on your Talapia, again, don't be shy, cover both sides!

 Bake for 15 minutes or until fish flakes at 450 degrees

I place my fish on a bed of fresh spinach and garnish with a lemon slice, serve with fresh vegie and salad... perfect healthy dinner!!

I love my asparagus steamed and served with some HG Garlic Lemon Seasoning, with a little mayo to dip it in.  

To order HG's Brew House Malt Mustard and our Lemon Garlic Seasoning go to my HG catalog to the right of this page.  Click and order and have it delivered to your doorstep!!

Simply Salad!

I love my salads and am always trying to create a new and different salad to serve!  Homemade Gourmet has been helpful with their numerous salad dressings that are marvelous!  You can find salad recipes by going to my Homemade Gourmet site (to the right of this page) and click on Recipe Search, then on the side bar click on Sides and Salads.

I enjoy the Apple Pecan Vinaigrette Mix, it offers a sweet and tart flavor of fresh apples with crunchy pecans.  All you add is oil, and apple cider vinegar.  This comes in a double pack for $11.00 and each packet makes one cup of dressing/marinade.

Apple Pecan Salad can also be a main meal, add either sliced Chicken Breast or Turkey to this for a different taste.  Great for a brunch or simple and quick dinner.  Serve this with one of our four bread choices:  Three Cheese Garlic Biscuit #01.9000  $7.00,  Texas Cornbread #01.2351  $6.00, Tomato Basil Bread #01.9001  $6.00  or our classic Beer Bread #01.5100  $6.00.

Homemade Gourmets Newest Additions! Gotta try them!!

Recipes for all three! 

We also carry Sesame Ginger Dressing that I have not tried yet... that will be coming!

I know what you are thinking, “Homemade Gourmet Mustard?  Really?  Come on, what can be special about mustard?”

Yes, everything we offer in our Homemade Gourmet catalog must be something we consider special; not something you can get at any store at any time.  And trust me, this ‘mustard’ lives up to that expectation!

This mustard is a far cry from the spicy yellow spread you put on your ordinary ham and cheese sandwich.   Makes great sandwiches, hot dogs, Pork Tenderloin, and so much more!  Below I have included a wonderful Port Tenderloin Recipe that I think you'll really enjoy!

 The sweet undertones turns the ordinary into extraordinary!

SPICED CRUSTED PORK

 

This dish is wonderful served with steamed asparagus and HG's Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Asiago Cheese.  It sounds and looks fancy, but it is really easy:

Create a spice blend using:

Homemade Gourmet’s Pepper Pizzazz (1 t.)

Snappy Seasoned Salt (2 t.)

Mediterranean Medley (2 t.)

dash of ground cinnamon.  

Put this into a 9×13 pan

Place a 1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin in the dish and roll to coat…
Now cover with 2 tablespoons of the Brewhouse Malt Mustard…
Heat about 1/2 an inch of olive oil in a skillet and sear all sides of the tenderloin until it is browned on the outside…

Put the tenderloin back into the 9×13 dish and deglaze the skillet with 1/3 cup cooking sherry.  (this simply means, put the sherry into the hot skillet and whisk until the bits are removed from the bottom of the pan!)

Let this simmer until the liquid is reduced by about 1/3.  Now pour this liquid over the tenderloin that was returned to the baking dish…

Bake this in an oven preheated to 350 for about 35-45 minutes, until it reaches the desired internal temperature of 160 (medium) to 170 (well done).  Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and then enjoy!

This is one of those items you will want to order two of.  One for the fridge and one waiting in the pantry to replace the one in the fridge when it runs out. You are not going to want to have to wait for another order to come in.  When the one from the pantry goes into the fridge…time to order a replacement.

 PINEAPPLE PEPPERCORN SALSA

Here is a wonderfully fresh and flavor Pineapple Peppercorn Glaze recipe 

There is so many things you can add this salsa to or you can just eat it with chips.  Added to grilled chicken, fish, fish tacos, even add it to chicken salad.

15 ¼ ounce can Tidbits Pineapples
1/2 small jicama or apple
1/2 orange bell pepper
1/2 red bell pepper

2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed and seeded
1/2 small red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 of bottle Pineapple Peppercorn Glaze (about 7 tablespoons)

Directions:

Peel jicama or apple.  Place jicama or apple, bell peppers, jalapeno and onion in a food processor and process until coarsely chopped.
Add lime juice, salt and Pineapple Peppercorn Glaze and pulse the processor one or two times to mix completely.  

Pour salsa in a serving bowl.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Sweet Chili Sauce ~ A Taste of Thai

Today’s featured ‘Ready to Serve’ product is a little spicy but very tasty!  Right out of the jar this sauce makes an impact on anything you can dip!  Like Coconut Shrimp…  Just use the Coconut Shrimp you get at the grocery freezer section.  Fresh pineapple is amazing dipped in these sauces as well!  

Speaking of appetizer ideas, this sauce is great with precooked meatballs too!  Mix equal portions of the Sweet Chili Sauce with any jam or preserve (grape, cherry, orange, etc…) and pour over precooked meatballs that have been placed in a slow cooker.

Stir, cover and cook on low for a couple of hours and then serve on low for the duration of your party.

Speaking of slow cookers, this makes a wonderful slow cooked Spicy Asian Tenderloin.  Just mix 1/2 cup of the Sweet Chili Sauce with 1 tablespoon of Soy Sauce and pour it over a 1-2 pound pork tenderloin in a slow cooker.  Heat on low for about 4-5 hours or high for 3-4.  

Of course, my favorite way to use our new line of Ready to Serve products is stove top for last minute dinner time decisions.  This one is no exception.  We have 2 favorite stir fry meals we have been enjoying, but really just one recipe with a slight variation.  This can be done with either breaded popcorn chicken or breaded popcorn shrimp.

Into a hot skillet or wok toss your chicken or shrimp add a small amount of the chili sauce and stir to coat the chicken or shrimp.  After a quick stir to coat the chicken or shrimp, toss in the bag of frozen stir fry vegetables of choice…

Stir fry for about 10-15 minutes, until the shrimp or chicken has warmed through.  Now serve over rice as desired and enjoy!

 What? Oh ~ you want to know if you can win one?

You know you can!  If you have not signed up already on my blog AND my website, do so and you could win the Brewhouse Malt Mustard, Pineapple Peppercorn Glas, Sesame Ginger Dressing or the Sweet Chili Sauce!  You must be signed in to BOTH sites to have this chance to win one of your choice!

Panko Parmesan Chicken and Cool Lemonade Cheesecake

Panko Parmesan Casserole is an old country style Italian parmesan.  So easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser!  All you add is egg, chicken breasts, canola oil, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and mozzerrella cheese.  This dish is diabetic and vegetarian friendly!  It sells for $6.75 Product # 02.8050

Cool Lemonade Cheesecake is as refreshing as a glass of cold lemonade on a hot day!  Im dreaming of warm days as we are expecting more snow tomorrow!!!  Never hurts to dream!!  With this mix all you add is cream cheese, whipped topping and graham cracker crust!  This mix is Gluten Free, Diabetic friendly and vegetarian as well! Mix sales for $5.50.  Product # 08.9002

To order these products,  just click on my Homemade Gourmet website to the right of this page.  Any questions, please feel free to leave a comment or email me at lisaaschultz@yahoo.com
Thank you!

Fresh Baked Beer Bread and Loaded Baked Potato Soup!

I hope this rainy Monday morning finds you all feeling well rested after a wonderful weekend!  It's very chilly up here in the Motherlode today and some hot fresh Beer Bread and Soup is sounding sooo good to me!  I love a good hot bowl of soup on a wintery day, just warms the soul!!  Homemade Gourmet has many soups to offer, this being on of my favorites.  This particular soup mix comes in a double pack, which makes it nice to have in the pantry!  We also offer three other breads along with our delicious Beer Bread.   Just click on my Homemade Gourmet site to the right to start your shopping!  You'll also find many wonderful recipes there as well!

Below I have included the Loaded Baked Potato Soup recipe.  It's so simple, anyone can prepare this.  You can also add your choice of vegetables for a fresh and delicious soup!  

Fresh Baked Beer Bread

Beer Bread Product # 01.5100 $6.00

Nothing welcomes family and friends to the dinner table like the aroma of fresh-baked bread.  This mix is not only easy to prepare but can be the base for a wide variety of fresh-flavored breads and muffins!  All you add is beer or milk, cheddar cheese and butter.  It makes one loaf or about 18-20 muffins.  

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup mx #02.9010 Double pack $12.00

1	Homemade Gourmet® Baked Potato Soup Mix  (#02.9010)
5  tablespoons	Homemade Gourmet® BLT Mix  (#05.9006)
1  cup	milk
4  cups	water
1  medium	potato, diced
	a dollop of sour cream

Directions
1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. IMPORTANT MESSAGE: This recipe is labeled ‘diabetic friendly’ but is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment If you have a medical condition (including, without limitation, diabetes or diabetic symptoms), consult with and seek the approval of a physician or other qualified health provider before consuming any recipes found at recipes.homemadegourmet.com (the “Recipes”). The (i) use of the information above and/or, (ii) preparation of any food pursuant to the Recipes is/are at your own risk, and Homemade Gourmet expressly disclaims any liability related thereto or resulting therefrom. Neither the information set forth herein (including, without limitation, the use of the term “diabetic-friendly”), has been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the American Diabetes Association or any other health-related governing body.

Who knew dinner could be SO EASY!!

When you are raising a family, you know it's so hard to get a good healthy dinner on the table all the time.  The kids activities, work... it's all mind boggling and often dinner is the last thing on your mind!  With Homemade Gourmet, it's easy, meals are healthy, and quick to prepare.   Our mixes and seasonings make cooking a snap!  I invite you to take a look on line at our new Spring/Summer catalog.  I think you'll like what you see!!

Pictured below is Cilantro Citrus Salmon made with our Cilantro Citrus Seasoning

This seasoning is cilantro and lemon, and combined it is a naturally delicious and distinctive spice blend.

Cilantro Seasoning is gluten free, diabetic friendly and vegetarian.  You find this in our catalog under seasonings.  Or search the online version and search by product number 03.9005

It sales for $10.00 and is sold as a double pack.  Each pack serves 8

St. Looey Gooey Cake Mix

This is an old fashioned gooey butter cake that is dripping with YUM!!!  It's wonderful served with a side of Homemade Gourmets Spice Dip and fresh fruit for an extra special treat!  You add eggs, butter, and cream cheese.  It serves 12   

St. Looey Gooey Cake Mix  product number #08.1700  This mix sales for $6.50

Spiced Dip Mix  product number #05.9014  This mix sales for $8.00 double pack mix

Homemade Gourmet Updates

We are retiring the following Fall/Winter products.   They will be back in the Fall.  They will be on sale while supplies last:

     *  White Chocolate Cran Orange Cookie Mix, sale price $5.70
     *  Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix, Sale price $ 5.70
     *  Spiced Molasses Cookie Mix, Sale price $4.69
     *  Super Sugar Cookie Mix, Sale price $4.36

Quantities of these cookies are very limited... so hurry and order if you'd like to stock up for the summer!

Items listed in Red, will NOT be coming back:

     * Cinnamon Spice Makes everything Nice Tea, $4.02
     *  Country Sytle Gravy Mix, $5.03
     *  Italian Red Pepper Bread Dippin Mix, $5.36
     *  Presto Italiano Breakfast Skillet Mix, $4.52
     *  Season 'n' Steam Broccoli Beef Mix, $4.52
     *  Southwest Seasoning, $5.70
     *  Tres Queso Breakfast Skillet, $4.52
     *  Zentastic Blackberry Jasmine green Tea, $4.02
Order while supplies last.


New Products in our New Spring/Summer Catalog are as follows:

     *  Asian Chicken Salad
     *  Brew House Malt Mustard
     *  Carrot Cake with White Chocolate Icing Mix
     *  Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad Mix
     *  Classic Favorites Collection
     *  Fajitas Stir Fry Seasoning
     *  Great Grilling Collection
     *  Orange Ginger Stir Fry Seasoning
     *  Orange honey Biscuit Mix
     *  Pineapple Peppercorn Glaze
     *  Sesame Ginger Dressing
     *  Simple Simmer Brisket Mix
     *  Sweet Chili Sauce
     *  Super Slow Cooking Collection
     *  Yo! It's Queso
     *  Tropical chicken Salad Mix

Correction for the Spring/Summer Catalog
Italian Mozzarella Meatloaf is mistakenly marked as gluten free on Page 16 in the Spring/Summer Catalog.  All supporting documents and product packaging correctly list the contents of this mix.

Any questions, please contact me!!

Lisaaschultz@yahoo.com

209 559-3085

or leave a comment below!!

Thank You for visiting Homemade Gourmet and Me!!

Season' n' Steam fajitas and Balsamic Garlic Basil Tomato and Feta Salad

 Diabetic friendly!!

Season and Steam Fajita Mix is a favorite of Homemade Gourmet.  A wonderful meal for the family, it even includes the steamer bag!!  So simple to prepare, the kids can do it!  Twenty minutes in the Microwave and you have a wonderful Fire-grilled flavor that adds a mild zing to this traditional favorite.  Add steak or chicken, bell pepper, onion and flour tortillas.  It serves 6.

You'll find this in our catalog under "meal solutions".  #02.1002 $6.75

We also offer three other Season and Steam in the Microwave dinners:

     Season 'n' Steam Broccoli Beef Mix #02.1001 $6.75

     Season 'n' Steam Philly Cheesesteak Mix X02.1000 $6.75

     Season 'n' Steam Orange Giner Chicken Mix #02.1006 $6.75

Balsamic Garlic basil Tomato and Feta Salad

I enjoy salads with dinner, but often want something besides a green salad.  One of my favorites is so simple and so tasty either alone, or even over baked chicken.  Homemade Gourmet spices are wonderful to have on hand.  They come in individual size or pantry staple size as seen above.  

For the salad above, just cut up tomoato, sprinkle with HG's Garlic Basil Seasoning, #03.9002 $8.50 for double serving, or $18.00 for Pantry Staple #17.1002

Pour Balsamic Vinegar (as much or little as you like) and mix in some Feta Cheese if you like, or freshly grated parmesan cheese.  Really any cheese of your choice works!  These are the two that I prefer.  Our Garlic Basil Seasoning adds a wonderful Mediterranean spice to any dish!

Cooking is always fun with Homemade Gourmet!  I welcome you to give it a try and share your favorites with me!!

You can check out my catalog at the top of this page on the right hand side!  Just click and browse!  

Happy Cooking!

Today's Special ~ Chicken Enchilada Soup

On these very cold and wintery days a good bowl of hot soup always hits the spot.  Homemade Gourmet makes wonderful Soup mixes that are so very easy to prepare! 

Our Chicken Enchilada Soup comes in a Two pack or a Pantry Staple size.  When ordering the Pantry Staple size, it comes with recipe cards as well.    Each individual packet serves up to eight.  I am never left without soup mix in my pantry!  

I like to add grated cheese, sour cream and homemade tortilla strips

(easy to make Homemade Toritlla Strips:  I take about six flour tortillas, and cut them into strips with a pizza cutter, place on my baking stone and put in preheated oven at 450 degrees for ten minutes or until golden brown)

Simply boil your water, add your soup mix, diced tomatoes, milk and cooked chicken.  Simmer for twenty minutes, top with a dollop of sour cream and tortilla strips and serve! 

Authentic Enchilada flavor, in a bowl!

To order Chicken Enchilada Soup Mix or to view our Eleven other Soups go to the top of this page and click on "To order Homemade Gourmet" on the right hand side!  Feel free to shop around!  We offer wonderful Bread mixes, Chipolte Cheese Straws and salsa mixes to accompany any meal!

This product is Gluten free, diabetic friendly and a Customer favorite!

Pantry Staple Refill, $18.00 #17.1001

Double Pack Box $11.00 #02.9001 (each packet serves 8)

Stay warm and Cozy!!

Tres Queso Breakfast Burrito (for Skillet Version, see my Sunrise Special Blog

The Tres Queso I have made a few times and the family has always enjoyed it.  I have made it for breakfast, never for dinner.  I decided to try the option of Breakfast Burrito tonight.  It was a hit!   It's a hearty one-skillet meal, and really easy to throw together.  You may substitute ground beef or turkey for a delightful dinner frittata.  Tonight I added ground sausage, eggs, shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa and a dash of hot sauce.

I started by cooking the sausage, shredding the cheese and cracking the eggs.

I like to get all my ingredients ready to go!

Boil two cups of water and add Tres Queso Mix, saute covered for fifteen minutes

Add your sausage to the mix, and then the egg.  If making the frittata, do not mix, let the eggs cook and set up nicely.  When eggs are set, sprinkle with cheese and serve with salsa, and whatever other toppings you would like.  For the Burrito, you would stir the eggs into a scramble.

While your eggs are cooking you can prepare your tortilla's with all the fixin's.  Once the eggs are cooked, place your tortilla in the pan, heat and add egg/potato/sausage mixture

Roll that bad boy up and enjoy a wonderful Breakfast/Dinner Burrito!!  If you have a huge appetite, you can serve with rice and beans.  By the time I fill my tummy with this huge Burrito, I am stuffed!

To order please click on Homemade Gourmet at the top of this page to the right.  Sign in and click on SHOP, you'll find this particular mix quickly by searching the item number #02.8101 $6.75 

I made four burritos tonight and had enough to do two more easily!

Enjoy!!

This dish is can also be made as a vegetarian dish.

Cranberry Almond Pasta Salad

Last night I prepared Homemade Gourmet's Cranberry Almond Pasta Salad for dinner.  This dish can be a side dish, or a main meal.  I love to add chicken to it and make it our main dish and serve it with salad and Fresh vegetables.

This is a Fresh tasting blend of herbs and spices combined with dried cranberries for a sweet and zesty meal on it's own!  You add, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, almonds,  chicken or turkey (optional)
You can find this mix under Seasonings and Entrees in our online catalog.  #02.8000 $6.75

Easy Preparation, just take a look:

All you need:  HG Pasta Mix, Cider Vinegar, Mayo, almonds, chicken/Turkey (optional)

 Boil the Pasta

While Pasta boils, prepare your chicken or Turkey

 I like to cook chicken in olive oil with fresh garlic and then sprinkle with HG's Garlic Basil Seasoning

It's fabulous!! 

While Pasta and Chicken are cooking, prepare your HG cream sauce.  Just add Mix, with Apple Cider Vinegar and  Mayonnaise and mix together

Pour sauce over chicken

Add Pasta and mix... Chill for a few hours and serve!  I have served it warm before as well!  

Buon Appetito!!