Upgraded Instant Ramen Noodles

I just had one of those days

Where I crave for Instant Ramen Noodles.

It's easy to make, perfect for when you want an asian noodles, something soupy.

But with me being extra with all of the Food I make...

There's just some days that I like to be more creative in the easiest ways possible.

This is definitely not the kind of Ramen everyones makes.

Because everything I put in it is pretty much everything we have in the fridge.

Gotta use them after all.

Very easy, 

Open your fridge, what do you have that needs to be used?

Egg? Boil it.

Bacon? (We always have leftover) Cook it 375 F in the oven for 12-15 mins.

Chopped some greens. (I always have some)

If you have Nori it would be good!

Then...

Cook the Ramen as directed in the package. 

Then TADA!

 I sprinkled some Furikake too for some Flavor!

No Salt needed as the bacon is salty already and the packet from the package itself

Is good enough.

I can't believe it's the first time I made it.

Definitely not gonna be the first. 

Can't wait to make more, especially during winter. 

What would be a good topping???

xoxo

-Jen

 

Cheesy Corn Casserole

 

We love a really good side dish when we have our grilling days.

We like to make something new sometimes and this was a definitely hit.

The boys were not interested with it so we went ahead and put some Jalapenos. 

Feel free to add some in it or not at all.

It was so so good.

Perfect for Potlucks or just dinner at home.

Let me know what you guys think!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 T. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 3/4 c. milk
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 c. sliced green onion
• 2 (15.25 oz.) cans whole kernel corn, well drained
• 2 (15.25 oz.) cans whole kernel Mexicorn or Fiesta Corn with red & green peppers, drained
• 1/2 T. to 1 T. chopped pickled jalapeno {about 4 to 6 slices}
• chopped green onions and Jalapenos for garnish {optional}
  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Toss shredded cheeses, flour, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Combine milk, cream cheese, 1/3 cup green onions, hot sauce, and chopped jalapenos in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add corn and shredded cheese mixture; stir until well combined.
  3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup green onions, and bake 5 minutes more.
  4. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and jalapenos if desired, just before serving.

  
  

  
  
  Enjoy!
  
  
  xoxo

Iowa Balloon Festival

We had another fun weekend spent with hubby's Family in Iowa.

Need to enjoy these last days of Summer!

It was so hot when we left Missouri, I'm so glad it was a bit cool in Iowa.

On our first night we went to the County fair to watch the race!

It was a fun night!

I wish we got to finish!

It rained so hard probably few hours before the race ended.

But, we had a great time!

Probably the most intense, entertaining race I've watched so far!

The next day before we go to the Balloon festival we did some errands and

spend some time at my in-laws.

The weather looked great.

I'm so glad it stayed good all day!

We went to our first Balloon Festival.

My husband is from here but trust me,

He doesn't go to these things.

He sees these Balloons fly over their house but thats it.

So I guess he didn't have any choice but to come and take me 

Because of course, I'd like to see it up close! :)

It was such a great time.

It was crowded but when you see all these Balloons fly all at the same time in the Sky you wouldn't worry about other people.

Good thing it was outdoors for safety distance!

Something I've never thought I will see in person!

We stayed for the rest of the night.

Just hangout, enjoy some Fair food and wait for the fireworks.

It was a great night!

So grateful to be here.

xo

 

Live for the moments...

"Live

for the moments

you can't put

into 

words."

 

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon

I can't tell you enough how much I love Spinach Artichoke Dip.

I have the store-brought one all the time in the fridge for everything!

Dip, to match with rice or anything.

Nothing taste better than homemade though. 

..And its crazy how easy to make this!

Added some bacon because hubby loves anything Bacon. 

Let me know what you guys think!

Ingredients

• 8 oz. cream cheese, well softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, minced (1 tsp)
• 2/3 cup (76g) finely shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup (56g) finely shredded mozzarella cheese
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 (14 oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, can liquid drained, squeeze artichokes to drain excess liquid, chopped
• 6 oz. frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain excess liquid
• Bacon (cooked and chopped)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a small (1 quart) baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a mixing bowl stir together cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella and pepper.
• Stir in artichokes, bacon and spinach.
• Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish, Sprinkle more Bacon on top.
• Bake in preheated oven until heated through and melty, about 20 minutes. 
• Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers or toasted baguette slices.

Enjoy!

 

Philly Cheesesteak Crescent Ring

We were craving for some Philly Cheesesteak last Friday.

Its really easy to just buy it.

But I prefer fresh, homemade stuff these days. 

So we made a Philly Cheesesteak but with a twist!

We made it on a crescent!

I've seen a lot of these on Pinterest.

But, hubby likes putting his own touch to anything we make.

Good thing about this, its good for party, dinner for two, appetizer, main dish.

Anything you want!

It was definitely amazing.

Let me know what you guys think!

INGREDIENTS • 16 oz crescent rolls

• Cheesesteak meat • ½ red bell pepper

• ½ green bell pepper • 1 onion, caramelized • ½ package Provolone cheese

• Salt and pepper • Egg for wash • Au jus sauce (store brought mix, cook according to instructions)

INGREDIENTS

1. Before beginning, prepare all your ingredients.(Cook the meat, cut the veggies.)

Place all of the crescent dough flat around the bowl in a sun/star shape. 2.Pile on each ingredient close around the bowl, on the inside edge of the crescent roll sun. 3. Wrap each point of the crescent dough around all the ingredients and tuck under inside ring to hold the wreath together. 4. Bake-30 mins 

5. Brush on an egg wash. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.

*Picture instructions here:

Another hit in the house!

Already can't wait to make it again.

xo

 

Weekend Fun

We are having such a fun Hot Weekend.

It  definitely feels like more than 100 degrees here.

It did helped a little bit getting in the pool for a bit.

This chair with umbrella is a must have.

Gotta have a shade somehow! haha

These boys had a good few hours at the pool.

Good thing the neighborhood have one.

What a fun fun Saturday!

Later that day after relaxing for a bit.

We headed out for Dinner!

 

We like to take break from cooking and cleaning on Saturdays.

This weekend we picked Applebee's 

It's definitely been a while!

Started off with some Blue Raspberry Lemonade.

...And this Asian Wings was so good!

I can definitely come back just for this.

It tasted like Korean Fried Chicken.

Craving today was pasta so thats what I had.

It was okay, not the best but it was good.

Such an amazing weekend.

I hope you are having a good one.

xoxo

-Jen

Boys Room (Universe/Space theme)

I can't tell you guys enough how much I love my boys room.

It's probably one of my favorite room in the house.

It's still a work in progress but I love how it looks so far.

I can't believe it's been almost a year since we moved in here.

It has been definitely amazing.

Love this house and everything in it.

We decided that the boys should share a room.

Maybe one day we will separate them.

For now, this will do.

So I'm not too worried at night.

My eldest love everything about space, universe, planets and everything about that.

So all of the decorations came together  as most of the stuff we already have.

It's just nice that we can use it as decoration.

It's even better at night. 

The light is similar to this. 

(Room lights Projector)

My friend gave this as a present and we finally got to use it. 

The boys love it, we do too!!

Maybe I'll put one in our room too. :)

xoxo

Taco Dip

 

We had a Taco day last weekend. 

It's been a while since we cooked homemade Mexican food so it was so good!

For Appetizer I made this Taco dip.

Layered with all the amazing goodness.

It was my first time making it so I was so excited!

Ingredients

• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 tbsp taco seasoning (1 store bought packet)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 16 oz refried beans
• 4 oz lettuce shredded
• 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
• 1/4 cup green onions diced
• 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
• 1/4 cup black olives sliced
• 1/4 cup jalapeno slices (optional)

Instructions

• Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Once browned, drain the meat and stir in half (1.5 tbsp) taco seasoning. Set aside.
• In the bottom of a casserole dish evenly spread the refried beans.
• Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and remaining taco seasoning and mix until combined. Spread the mixture over the beans.
• Layer the taco meat, shredded lettuce, Mexican blend cheese, tomatoes, green onions, black olives and jalapeños on top of the cream cheese mixture.
• Serve immediately, or chill up to 4 hours then serve with tortilla chips or sweet peppers.
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  It was so so good!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  So Perfect!

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  I was already full by just eating Chips and the Taco dip while cooking but I was so

  ready for some Tacos!

  
  

  Good thing I still had a little room for it (Just a little) lol

  
  
  

  

  
  

  We made Beef and Shrimp tacos

  with all the fixin's!

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Netflix and Tacos!

  Perfect combo.

  
  

  xoxo

  -Jen