I am still around, I promise. Real life has really gotten me busy. My parents are moving to town, my husband has had some medical issues, and the kids last day of school was yesterday. Whew, I am ready to put my focus back on this blog.

So, let me begin with this yummy kabob. We are beginning grilling season and I love finding new things to grill. I was trying to get inspiration for kabobs. I’m kind of sick of doing the same kind over and over. I found this recipe on Foodnetwork’s website and right away I knew I must make it. It’s very easy to put together and my daughter loved to help make it. Mixing the ingredients by hand is always fun for kids to do. We really enjoyed this recipe and I can say that it will appear on our menu again.

Chicken Caesar Salad Kabobs:

Serves 4-6

• 2lb ground chicken
• 4 tbs Caesar Salad Dressing, plus extra for serving
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 heads Romaine lettuce

1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Form meat mixture into ovals. (You can measure out a large spoonful, being careful to not go too big or the meat will be too heavy on the skewers). Place the meat ovals on skewers (if using wooden skewers, make sure to have them soaked in water for at least 30 minutes). 
2. Place chicken on grill and cook about 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. (I like to always check one for doneness) Serve over Romaine lettuce leaves and drizzle extra dressing over the chicken. 

This photo is one my favorite of my kids. It was taken in 2008.

I want to wish you all a wonderful and happy holiday! I hope everyone is surrounded by those who you adore and love. I will be back posting next week some really nice treats. May Santa be really good to you. 🙂

Love,

Gina Marie

Fall is here and today I went and got a ton of apples. I can’t wait to get baking this weekend and share some wonderful apple recipes with you. I already have some great fall recipes posted and sometimes they get lost in the mix. I want to bring them out so you don’t miss a thing!

First up are these awesome pumpkin bars. They are my favorite and a must to make!

Keeping on the pumpkin theme, Pumpkin Bread

Who wouldn’t want Pumpkin Scones?

Want to know what to do with fresh pumpkin? 

How about Pumpkin Cheesecake can it get any better?

Ok, time for some apples and this Apple Crisp is YUMMY

No Sugar Added Apple Butter that is cooked in a crock pot!

Now for something a little savory. Butternut Squash Risotto

Thanks to everyone who posted. I plan to have some more of these down the road. And now onto the winner…

Congratulations Sara Cassese! She was the lucky winner with the post… I have also follwed you on Facebook for a while now. thanks fo all of your great recipes and ideas. i plan on trying the smores cake for our next Girl Scout meeting.

I know the s’mores cake will be a huge hit with the girl scouts!

Sara, to claim your prize email me at ginamarieskitchen@yahoo.com with your information. You have till July 24th to contact me.

I was unable to get out a new Christmas Card to everyone this year. But I figured a lot of you have not seen what ours was last year. We had a lot of fun making it. My hubby is a great sport and dressed as the Grinch.

I’d like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas. I am looking forward to what the new year will bring. I have a lot of ideas and plans to share with you. If you have any questions or ideas please send me an email.

ginamarieskitchen@yahoo.com

Thank you to all my readers! You truly mean so much to me. Merry Christmas!

-Gina Marie

I am working on gathering ideas and recipes for Thanksgiving. I will be posting recipes the week before the big day. Till then I am lost in my magazines and cookbooks. Has anyone seen my pen?

Some of the recipes to be looking forward to.

• Cheese ball
• Artichoke and Spinach dip
• Green Rice (family recipe)
• Italian Sausage and Fennel Stuffing
• Sweet Potatoes and Apples

I’m still working on the desserts but promise they will be good!