Holiday Happenings

I hope that all of you have been staying warm while getting you Holiday shopping and decorating completed. It is hard to believe that we are only 18 days away from Christmas!

Allow my husband's blog to help you plan for holiday weather and travel.

Please visit his blog and give him a shout!

Looking for a particular forecast for your area or holiday plans?

Leave a comment and put him to work!!!!!!!

http://dopplerdale.blogspot.com/

Are you getting snow this week?

If so, please leave a comment on Doppler Dale's Weather page with your snow totals!

Thanks for visiting! I hope that you will give his blog a try and share with your family and friends. Have a great rest of the weekend!

Holiday Breakfast Ideas

Happy Holidays!

Your holiday guests are just around the corner. In just a few short weeks, you will have a house full of family and friends. How would you like some recipe ideas? The holidays are such a busy time for all of us. However, let me make your life easier, but treating you to delicious menu items for your holiday festivities!

Place an order by sending me an email by December 8th and receive 25% off. Since Christmas is on the 25th of December, could you ask for a better discount?

Please email all orders to: baderjenn@gmail.com

Baked French Toast

16-ounce loaf French bread

8 large eggs

1 cup half-and-half

1 cup milk

½ teaspoon salt

1 Homemade Gourmet® Spiced Dip Mix

1 teaspoon vanilla

Praline Topping

1 cup butter, softened

1 Homemade Gourmet® Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

½ cup brown sugar, packed

¾ cup pecans

½ teaspoon nutmeg

maple syrup or honey for serving

Slice bread into 1-inch slices. Arrange the slices in a generously buttered 13x9x2 baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla, Spiced Dip Mix and salt; beat with mixer or whisk until blended, but not too bubbly. Pour over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the mixture, spooning some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil; refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine praline topping ingredients (apple crisp mix, brown sugar, pecans, nutmeg) in a medium bowl and spread evenly over bread. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or longer; until puffed and golden. Serve with maple syrup or honey.

Cranberry Poinsettias

¼ cup Homemade Gourmet® Cranberry Margarita Party Blender Mix

1 cup cranberry juice cocktail

1 cup orange juice

3 cups crushed ice

½ cup vodka

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and mix on high for 1 - 2 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Pour in glasses and serve. Garnish with orange slices or mint leaves, if desired.2. To make this on the rocks, pour all ingredients, excluding the ice, into a pitcher and stir until the mix is completely dissolved. Serve over ice. Garnish with orange slices or mint leaves, if desired. Serves 6, 8-ounce glasses for each recipe*This mix will make 4 recipes for a total of 24, 8-ounce glasses. **To make a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and follow all other directions as written.

Winner Announced

Congratulations Patrice!!!!!!!!!
Please email me to select your muffin give-away!
Stay tuned for another give away this week!

Muffin Madness Giveaway

Muffin Madness Giveaway

Today starts Thanksgiving week for our family! In order to show thanks to all of my fellow blog readers, I will have many exciting give aways throughout the week!

The first give away is a package of Mini Pecan Pie Muffins!

Treat your family and friends to a warm dessert this holiday season.

The next give away will be on Tuesday and Friday!

Want to know how to win?

1) Leave a comment on the giveaway posting. (1 entry)

2) Post about my Thanksgiving week Give-Aways on your blog. (7 entries)

3) All of the above and order $10 of Homemade Gourmet product off my website. (20 entries)

4) Anyone who does option 2 or 3 will not receive just 1 Mini Pecan Pie muffin mix, but also a $25 Homemade Gourmet gift card to be used on my site!!!!!!!!!!!

Get Started to Win! Stay tuned on Tuesday for the winner and next give-away!

Should you want to place your order for more entries:

www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

Distributor ID: 816211

Holiday Recipe: Coconut Truffles

Lets Get Ready to Celebrate!

What a busy week we all have ahead of us. I am sure that everyone is swamped doing their last minute running before the mad dash on Wednesday to the grocery store. I was looking through holiday recipes today and found this brand new recipe to share with you. I can't wait to enjoy these with our family this Holiday Season! Stay tuned for a holiday recipe sharing later this week!

COCONUT TRUFFLES

This recipe yields approximately 32 truffles...

8 cups powdered sugar, divided

1 (14 ounce) package of flaked coconut

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 stick of butter

1 (24 ounce) package chocolate almond bark

1 Homemade Gourmet Basic Cheesecake Mix

In a large mixing bowl, combine cheesecake mix, 6 cups powdered sugar, coconut, condensed milk, and butter. Using stand mixer or heavy duty spoon, combine ingredients until well blended. Dough will be thick and firm. Dust a large serving platter with powdered sugar, roll truffle dough into 1 inch balls (if dough is too sticky to roll into balls easily, add powdered sugar in ½ cup increments and work into dough). Place balls on prepared platter. Repeat until all truffle dough is used. Freeze for 30 minutes or until truffle balls are firm. Break almond bark into large pieces and place in small deep microwave safe bowl. Melt bark on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave on high in 15 second increments until bark is completely melted. Lay out a long sheet of wax paper on countertop. Remove truffles from freezer. Insert toothpick in truffle, dip into melted bark until coated, tap the side of the bowl to remove excess bark. Place coated truffle on wax paper and twist toothpick to release truffle; using a small spoon, dab small amount of melted bark on truffle to cover toothpick hole. Repeat with remaining truffles. Allow truffles to dry at room temperature until bark has hardened, about 30 minutes. Store coated truffles in airtight container.

STOCK UP ON YOUR HOMEMADE GOURMET BASIC CHEESECAKE MIX TODAY!

What: Homemade Gourmet Holiday Frenzy:

When: November 22nd- December 5th

Please see sidebar on left side of blog for Holiday Frenzy Details.

Please feel free to visit my Homemade Gourmet site at: www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader to check out holiday specials, recipes, and mixes!

Distributor ID: 816211

All orders placed online will ship to your doorstep!

Kelly's Blogger Shower

BRING OUT THE CIDER AND CANDY CORN,

Kelly and Scott's Baby Girl is about to be born!

Check out the Bloggy Baby Shower at:

http://jennababe.blogspot.com/

Dear Kelly and Scott,

About 6 months ago, I found your blog through Angie's. I have been a fellow blog reader ever since! It has been so much fun getting to know your family. My husband and I went through 4 years of infertility, before having our little miracles, Addelynn and Alexander! We will be praying for the remainder of your pregnancy as it will be here before you know it!

To: Mommy and Daddy
From: Baby Harper

If I could speak, here's what I would say: Happy in your arms, I want to stay.
I am your gift, and you are mine too!
Let love bond together, both me and you.
Lets enjoy this time, right here, right now.
Don't let a schedule furrow your brow.
Right now is the time, for me to hold,
when you're less busy, I'll be too old.
Snuggle me tenderly, close to your chest
it is here next to you, I am, at my best.
Your rhythmic breathing and beating heart,
Contentment, and comfort, to me impart.
To see you, smell you, assured by your voice,
all, wonderfully simple, yet help me rejoice.
A cuddle, a kiss, some playful fun and frolic,
Can banish a mood, and prevent nasty colic.
Hold me, hug me, please show me your day
You'll be sharing your love, in a marvelous way.
My learning is best when perched at your side with arms as my classroom and you as my guide.

Please hold me up high, so I might see
All the many wonders, surrounding me.
With time spent close, as you socialize,
My mind expands and clearly I vocalize!
When you work, walk or take a short trip With me safely balanced, upon your hip with muscle tone and self esteem are greater,I'll be walking much sooner, rather than later.
When we are in 'touch', it reduces our stress
We are happiest then, and worry much less.
Safe in your arms, dispels all my fears.
My beaming smiles, replace anxious tears.
To dream of our future is significant too,
And I know a career is important to you.
When I am older, then we'll join in the race
We'll be more able, to keep up the pace.
Right now, what I know, as certain and right
Is that you are my sun, the source of my light.
I don't need many things, expensive or new.
What I need is your love, your time and you.

Happy Friday!

Weekend Special and Tasty Tortilla Tortellini Recipe

I would like to apologize for not updating the blog during these past few weeks!

Things have been very hectic around here with getting ready for the holidays....

However, I am finally ready to get the Holiday's started with an AWESOME PROMOTION!

First, check out this new tasty recipe!

Homemade Gourmet Tortilla Tortellini Recipe

1 10.75- ounce can low sodium condensed tomato soup
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
4 tablespoons Homemade Gourmet® Tortilla Soup Seasoning Mix
1 16-ounce package tortellini, prepared according to package directions

Whisk together soup, milk, cream and seasoning in saucepan over medium heat. Add tortellini and toss to coat with sauce. Serve immediately.

For more recipe ideas, visit: http://recipes.homemadegourmet.com

WEEKEND SPECIAL

This special runs from 1pm Friday November 14th-Sunday November 16th

Place a Homemade Gourmet order by visiting my online catalog at:

http://www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

When your order totals over $30, you will receive a $5 gift certificate to use on your next order. When your order totals over $50, you will receive a FREE Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Mix and $5 gift certificate!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Place a $100 Homemade Gourmet order and receive:

FREE PUMPKIN PIE CHEESECAKE MIX
$5 Gift Certificate

FREE DIP CHILLER OF YOUR CHOICE ($20 value)

Please feel free to email me your orders, or order directly off my website at:

www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

Distributor ID: 816211

Or, you can email orders to: baderjenn@gmail.com

Stay Warm

Thank you for your Support!

Thank you to all of you for checking out Isaac's Fundraiser!

Your thoughts, prayers, donations, and orders are greatly appreciated!

I hope to have an update to you later in the week!

For those of you that are ordering directly off my Homemade Gourmet website, please let me know when you receive your order. Stay tuned for an update!

As of today, all Pumpkin Dip Chillers are SOLD OUT! However, there are still a few Santa and Snowman Dip Chillers remaining!

Together We Can Build a Playground

Dear Friends, Family and Fellow Blog Readers,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the Delisle family.

Stacy and Spencer are the parents of sweet little Isaac...

I know that many of you have had the opportunity to share in their journey of faith. However, if you have not, please take a minute to visit their blog and share your thoughts and prayers with them during this difficult time in their lives.

http://www.sgirl79.blogspot.com/

It is on their blog that you will be able to share in their incredible inspiring journey of love for their son that is now playing on the best playground of all, HEAVEN...

I have decided to help Stacy and Spencer raise money for a playground that is being created at their church in Isaac's memory. I know that with all of us working together, we can create a playground that any child could only dream of..........

If you would like to help raise money for Issac's playground by participating in the fundraiser, please see these details:

1) Visit Jennifer's website at: www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

2) You can place an online order with distributor ID: #816211( All orders placed are shipped to your door) and Isaac's Playground Fund will receive 25% of the total sales!

3) Email your order to Jennifer at: baderjenn@gmail.com

4) For recipe ideas, please check out Jennifer's blog at: http://homemadegourmetmeals.blogspot.com/

In addition, you can order one of the following dip chillers for the upcoming holidays! The dip chillers are $15 without a mix, or add a mix and pay $19.50. To order a dip chiller, email your order to Jennifer and she will ship immediately to you! $5 from every dip chiller purchased will be donated to Isaac's Playground Fund.

For the dip chiller package, you can choose from:

Taco Dip Mix

Maria's Salsa Mix

BLT Dip Mix

Thank you for allowing me to introduce you to such a beautiful family!

I hope that you can help us reach our goal in creating a playground in memory of sweet little Isaac Timothy Delisle. Don't forget to visit Stacy and Spencer's blog to share your thoughts and prayers with them during the difficult time.

Stay tuned for an update on our progress! Thanks in advance for all of your cooperation and consideration. Together, we will make this happen!

Jennifer

CONGRATULATIONS!! PRIZE WINNER

Thank you to all of you that have visited my blog and entered the give away!The winner of the FREE Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake mix is FAITH!All of your comments were greatly appreciated and please stay tuned for another prize! Faith, please email me for more information!

Homemade Gourmet Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

CHECK THIS OUT!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for all of your orders this month! Due to the increase in orders and interest in Homemade Gourmet, I have decided to extend this special offer. Place an order off of my website or email me a $20 or more order by October 24th and receive a FREE PUMPKIN PIE CHEESECAKE MIX or FREE SPICED CIDER MIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a wonderful opportunity to stock up for the holidays!

How do I place an online order?

Visit my website at: www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

Anything that you order will be direct shipped to your house. When I receive your order, I will contact you to see what your FREE selection will be......

How do I order through email?

If you want to order through me, I can place your order for you. Your order will still be shipped to your door. Please email your order to me at: baderjenn@gmail.com

Don't forget that all $20 or more orders placed by October 24th will receive a FREE PUMPKIN PIE CHEESECAKE MIX or SPICED CIDER MIX!

Homemade Gourmet Spiced Cider Mix

Can You Believe It?

Blogging has become one of my favorite past times!

It is funny how my husband started a blog for our twins, Addelynn and Alexander!

Then, I started the Homemade Gourmet Blog. Now, my husband also has his own blog for weather as he is a meteorologist! Between both of us blogging, our computer is tied up all the time! Thank you to Patrice at: http://blessingsamidchaos.blogspot.com/

for nominating me for this AWARD!!!!!!!!!! If you have not checked out Patrice's blog, be sure and do so! She is super sweet and has lots of good ideas! Plus, if you are looking for a new blog design, she may be able to help you out!

Thanks again to all of my Blogging Friends and Visitors! I hope that you find Homemade Gourmet a lifesaver!

Sure would be nice to be able to spend this card, but for now, it looks great on my blog!

DRUM ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Golly, I sure hope that I do not forget anyone! But, here are the friends that I would like to nominate for the BFF Blogging Award :) Congratulations!

Adrienne: http://our-journey-to-parenthood.blogspot.com

Carrie: http://carrie-therestisstillunwritten.blogspot.com/

Lianna: http://growingourowngarden.blogspot.com/

Mandi: http://immeasurablymoreblog.blogspot.com/

Heather: http://lifeatsonicspeed.blogspot.com/

Lindsey: http://kylespence.blogspot.com/

Alicia: http://rautwins.blogspot.com/

Brandy: http://titsworthfamily.blogspot.com/

Heather: http://mammaslittlesugarbooger.blogspot.com/

Give Away!!!!!!! Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

TIME FOR A GIVE AWAY!!!!!!

Thanks to all of my loyal bloggers!!!!!!!!! Welcome to my new blogging friends!

For those of you that have ordered Homemade Gourmet through me or another distributor, please share your favorite mix/recipe. For those of you that have not ordered, can I help you make meal time easier and less expensive? Here is the give away/promotion that will run through October 17th!

Leave me a comment with your email address so that you can receive special discounts and my Homemade Gourmet newsletter. All of you that leave a comment will be entered to win a FREE PUMPKIN Pie Cheesecake Mix. In addition, email me at: baderjenn@gmail.com with a $20 or more Homemade Gourmet order and you will receive a FREE Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake mix OR FREE Spiced Cider Mix! Not sure what to order?

View my online catalog at: http://www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

Looking for Recipe Ideas: http://recipes.homemadegourmet.com

DON"T FORGET TO ENTER TO WIN!!!!!!

Also, I will allow you to receive the give away and the FREE item!

Good luck!

Do You Like to WIN???????

Are you ready to WIN some FREE Homemade Gourmet?

For EVERY ITEM THAT YOU ORDER BY THURSDAY OCTOBER 9th, your name will be entered into a drawing. Let's say you order 5 mixes, you will get your name in the drawing 5 times! Then, I will pull a WINNER and you will get 10% free of ALL sales that take place between NOW and OCTOBER 9th at 11:59 pm. What if you're the only one? Then, you will win a gift from me! Now that's a time to place an order! Not the gambling type? Just order one mix!! You know there is something you've been dying to have and NOW is the perfect opportunity to go for it!
Want to save 20% on ALL orders from Homemade Gourmet?
I know that I want the best deals that the grocery stores have to offer. That's why when I lived in Illinois, I shopped on Thursdays when I could save $10.00 on a $50 order. Do you do that too? Maybe? When you get the chance?
If you answered, yes, then you will want to save 20% on ALL your groceries from Homemade Gourmet. You don't have to shop on Thursdays and you don't even have to drive to the store! You just order from home and it comes straight to your door!
If you want to know more about this great savings opportunity, please contact me as soon as possible! You will want to JOIN in OCTOBER. You won't have to place another order until January! No fee to sign up and you can quit at ANYTIME!

Souper Sunday!!!!!!! Recipe for Today

Coming up with a Sunday Soup Recipe has been a lot of fun! Homemade Gourmet has so many soup recipes to choose from. With me being a picky eater though, I am running out of soups that do not have stuff that I don't like in them..... Creamy Corn Chowder is one of my family's favorites! It is a seasonal soup, but we stock up so that we can make it throughout the year! See below for the tasty recipe. Enjoy!

Homemade Gourmet CREAMY CORN CHOWDER

1 Homemade Gourmet Creamy Corn Chowder Soup Mix

(2) 15 ounce cans of cream style corn

(2) Cups of milk

(2) Cups of water

(1) 15 ounce jar Cheez Wiz

Stove Top Instructions: In saucepan over medium heat, combine chowder mix with corn, water, and milk; slowly bring to a boil. Add Cheez Whiz® and stir until melted.Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until ready to serve.

Crock Pot Instructions: Combine all ingredients in crock pot. Stir until well mixed. Cook on low for 4-8 hours.

To view my Homemade Gourmet Online Catalog, please visit my website at:

www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

Stay tuned for an awesome give away later today!!!!!!!!!!!

Any Chocolate Lovers????

Chocolate Treats for Chocolate Lovers!!!!

October is here and chocolate chips are back! Now that the weather is cooling down a bit, Homemade Gourmet can resume shipping mixes that contain chocolate chips. These mixes are available again just in time for the busy fall season. Who can resist a piece of Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie…so rich and scrumptious. Or for those who prefer an actual chocolate chip cookie, we offer our Chocolate Chunk Cookie, loaded with big chunks of chocolate. This is not your average chocolate chip cookie! Is white chocolate more your taste? Then stock up on White Chocolate Cran-Orange Cookie Mix. This decadent cookie is great for holiday parties.

Mocha Cappuccino Muffin Mix - $6.50

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Mix - $7.50

Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix - $6.75

White Chocolate Cran-Orange Cookie Mix - $7.50

Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake Mix - 6.50

Five Minute Fudge Mix - $6.75

To place your order today, you can order directly off my website by visiting:

www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

You can also save 20% off every order and receive special discounts and promotions by signing up to be a Homemade Gourmet preferred customer! Why not save 20% when it does not cost you anything to enroll?

MY BLOG MAKES THE WEB!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Tuesday!
I hope that everyone is having a great week!
A few weeks ago, I was contacted by someone that works with a cheese company about submitted one of my recipes to their web. I was informed today that my blog and a Homemade Gourmet recipe has been featured on the following website! Please be sure and check it out! Offering 10% discount on the Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Dip this week! Please note that you can get 2 dips out of 1 package!!!!!!!!!!!
* http://www.cabotblog.com/2008/09/mmmmbacon.html

Thanks Jen for this exciting opportunity!

EMAIL: BEST DINNER YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What did you make for dinner?

Check out this email from my friend and Homemade Gourmet customer, Tracee. I am so honored to have received such wonderful feedback!

Tracee has been a customer of mine for over a year!

Thanks Tracee for your kind words....

Jen -

Hey there! Todd and I wanted to let you know what a wonderful dinner we had tonight. Our main course was the Season 'n' Steam Tenderloin mix. Oh my gosh - if you haven't tried this one yet - it's a must for your list! This morning I cut up the loin, threw it in the bag, with the mix and water and let it marinade for a few hours. We also had corn, along with Mom's mashed potato's and the three cheese garlic biscuit's - YUM! Dessert was Grandma's Buttermilk Pie - Awesome!

Back to the tenderloin - it was the best that either one of us have ever had. Todd loves to eat and try new things, and this one was a hit. His words, "This is Killer" !! I am adding a few of these to my next shipment for sure!!! Thank you so much for introducing me to Homemade Gourmet! You of all people know my hectic schedule and how hard it is for me to come home and fix a nice meal. With HG it's sooo easy! Anyone who is not a Preferred Homemade Gourmet customer, really should consider it. Without that I'm not sure I would of tried a lot of the great meals that we have had.

Again, thanks so much for everything, especially your friendship. Give those adorable babies hugs and lots of kisses from Todd, Allie and I !!

Love ,

Tracee

The Season and Steam Pork Tenderloin mix sells on my website for $6.75. Place your order before Wednesday 9am and get it for $5.00

Please email all orders to: baderjenn@gmail.com

Just like Tracee, you too can save 20% off all of your HOMEMADE GOURMET ORDERS. ASK me how to become a Preferred Customer!

SOUPER Sunday: French Onion Soup

FRENCH ONION SOUP

Time for SOUPER Sunday! Now that the smell of Fall is in the air, I hope that you will check back often for delicious Homemade Gourmet recipes. Email me at: baderjenn@gmail.com and RECEIVE 20% off ALL ORDERS PLACED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 27th and SEPTEMBER 29th!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be sure and leave a comment for your chance to win GRANDMA's Sunday Roast Seasoning.....

WHAT DO YOU NEED:
6 medium thick slices of French bread
1 medium onion, sliced thinly
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups water
5 tablespoons Homemade Gourmet® Grandmother’s Sunday Roast Seasoning
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

HOW DO YOU MAKE THE SOUP?
Preheat broiler. Place bread on 11x17x1 baking sheet, broil 5 minutes or until slightly brown.; check frequently to prevent burning.
In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, sauté onion with butter until onion is tender. In saucepan, bring water and seasoning to a boil. Pour hot mixture into six oven-proof soup bowls or mugs. Divide sautéed onion among each bowl, place a slice of toast on top, and sprinkle with cheese. Place bowls on 11x17x1 baking sheet to catch spill-over. Broil 1 minute or until cheese begins to brown and bubble.

FREEZER MEALS!!!!!!!!!!!

LOOK AT MY MEALS!!!!!!!!!

This morning, I took a HUGE pack of chicken from Sams that I bought for $13.00 and made 6 FREEZER meals with it. I love to make meals in advance and put them in the freezer to use throughout the next couple weeks! Homemade Gourmet allows you to buy mixes in bulk by buying the pantry staples which you see in the picture. Want to know what I made?
I made 2 of each meal!!!!!!!!!

Orange BBQ Chicken
4 Tablespoons Homemade Gourmet KC Rub Mix
2 cups orange juice
3-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
* This meal can be made in the crock pot, on the grill or baked

Garlic Lemon Chicken
3 Tablespoons Homemade Gourmet Garlic Lemon Seasoning Mix
6 ounces Pineapple Juice
3-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
* This meal can be made in the crock pot, on the grill or baked

Italian Mozzarella Chicken
4 Tablespoons Homemade Gourmet Italian Mozzarella Seasoning
1 can Cream of Onion Soup
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
* This meal can be made in the crock pot or baked and topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Want to learn more about how to make your meal time quick and easy? Please contact me for more information. I will be happy to give you 10% off your first Homemade Gourmet order!!!!!!
For more recipe ideas visit: http://recipes.homemadegourmet.com
To view my online Homemade Gourmet Catalog:
www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

What Would You Like?

Thank you to all of my blog visitors!

Everyday I am so surprised at how many people I am reaching out to.

Your Homemade Gourmet orders, comments and recipe idea sharing are greatly appreciated. Please take the time to comment on the following! I want to do my best to make this blog a useful tool for you!

1) What kinds of recipes would you like to see on the blog?

2) If you could try one dip for FREE, what would it be?

3) Have you tried Homemade Gourmet before?

Your dip chiller orders are being processed and will be shipped once I have your mixes. However, it is not too late to place your order!

Have a Delicious Week!

I look forward to hearing you comments!

Dip Chiller Bundles!!!!!!!

Fall is in the air! Have you started thinking about what you will do for holiday gifts? Are you looking for a new way to share your dips with family and friends?

Check out these dip chiller bundles!!!!!

When you order a bundle from me, you will get one dip chiller of your choice as well as one of the Homemade Gourmet dips listed below (you choose).

Right now, there are several to choose from!

However, these will go fast!

At craft fairs, these have sold for $32.50.

However, place your order this week and get a dip chiller and Homemade Gourmet dip for only $20.00. WOW!

Dip Chiller Choices:

Pumpkin Dip Chiller

Snowman Dip Chiller

Santa Dip Chiller

* Dip chillers are a festive way to serve dips! Each chiller comes in 2 pieces. The top piece is the dip holder and the bottom piece serves as an ice crock. For those of you wanting to serve warm dips, you would not fill the bottom with ice!

Homemade Gourmet Dip Choices:

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Dip

Taco Dip

Mock Spinach Dip

Maria's Salsa

Fire Grilled Salsa

Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Dip

I will accept check, money orders or paypal for your transaction! All orders will be shipped to your doorstep! All of you that purchase by this coming Friday, will be entered to win an ADDITIONAL FREE MIX!

Please email all orders to: baderjenn@gmail.com

Pumpkin Dip Chiller
Snowman Dip Chiller
Santa Dip Chiller

SOUPER Sunday Recipe and DEAL

I hope that everyone is enjoying their weekend!

Sorry for the delay in postings. However, this blog would not be the same without SOUPER SUNDAY RECIPES!!!!! I would like to say thanks to all of you that have placed an order over the past 2 weeks! I hope that you are enjoying your mixes! Please share your favorite!

The first customer to place an order this Sunday, will get BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SOUPS! You select the soups! For the rest of you that would like to order today, buy one soup and get one 1/2 OFF!!!!!!!!! This offer is valid through 9pm Sunday! Plus, all orders placed today will be entered into a drawing to win $20 in FREE MIXES!

Here is our SUNDAY SOUP RECIPE:

MINESTRONE SOUP

1 Homemade Gourmet Minestrone Soup Mix

6 cups of water

(1) 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes, undrained

(1) 14.5 can of green beans, undrained

(1) 16 ounce can of kidney beans, red or white, undrained

1 cup frozen diced hashed brown potatoes

This soup can be made on the stove or in the crock-pot.

Stove Recipe: Mix all ingredients in a soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2o minutes.

Crock-Pot Recipe: Combine all ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Be sure and check out the key to the kitchen for tons of soup recipes and ideas. All of our mixes can be made in more than one way! The key to the kitchen link is: http://recipes.homemadegourmet.com

Soup Mix Selections:

Baked Potato Soup Mix: $6.00

Beef and Barley Stew Mix: $6.50

Chicken Enchilada Soup Mix: $ 5.50

Chicken Noodle Soup Mix: $6.50

Creamy Corn Chowder: $6.50

Hearty Beef and Vegetable: $6.50

Lucky Bean Soup Mix: $6.50

Minestrone Soup Mix: $6.50

Taco Soup Mix: $5.50

Tomato Basil Soup Mix: $ 6.00

Tortilla Soup Mix: $5.50

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank whomever nominated my blog for this award. I am very grateful to all of the visitors that I have had on this blog in just a week's time! Do you find this blog useful? Do you enjoy learning how to make meal time easier? Do you like the recipes that I share? Please visit my nomination page located on the left hand side of this blog and share your vote! Thank you so much for your time and consideration!

Thursday Night Dinner: BEST YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that our family has to rate tonight's meal as our #1 Homemade Gourmet recipe so far! We have been enjoying Homemade Gourmet meals for 1 1/2 years now, and the recipe that we made tonight was FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As you already know, I normally only post once or twice a day. However this meal was too tasty not to share!!!!!!!! What other meal do you know of that can be made with only meat, orange juice and seasoning?

ORANGE BBQ CHICKEN

6-8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 Tablespoons of Homemade Gourmet KC Rub Mix

2 Cups Orange Juice

Place all ingredients in a gallon size Ziploc Bag. Smoosh together.

Then, you can do one of the following:

1) Cook on the grill

2) Place in the fridge or freezer to use at a later date

3) Bake in the oven for 1 hour at 350 degrees

4) Cook in the Crock Pot for 4-6 hours on low

Do you want to try this tasty meal? Leave me a comment or send me an email and I can sell you the mix for $4.50! Email me by Friday at midnight and get the mix for $3.50!!!!!

Do you need a QUICK APPETIZER idea?

Are you planning on having guests this weekend? Are you looking for a quick appetizer idea? Let Homemade Gourmet make your life easier!

* Thanks to our blogger (KC) for this wonderful suggestion!

Chicken Wings:
3 pounds chicken wings or drumettes
1 package of Homemade Gourmet Wing Sauce
1/2 cup canola/vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat baking sheet with non stick cooking spray and add chicken. Bake for 15 minutes, turn and bake for another 15 minutes or until meat is golden brown and cooked through. In a large bowl, whisk mix, oil and water until well combined. Be sure to do this while the chicken is cooking so the mix has enough time to dissolve completely.With tongs, place cooked chicken in bowl and toss to coat thoroughly**. Serve warm with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing, if desired.

Bacon Cheeseburger Bites


1/2 Cup Catsup
1 egg
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 pound ground (turkey, pork, hamburger, chicken)
1 package of Hot Dog Buns
1 Homemade Gourmet Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Mix
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, squish the first five ingredients together until blended really well. Shape the meat mixture into 36 meatballs that are about 1 inch round. Flatten the meatballs with a spatula into little round hamburger patties.Place mini-burger bites on a foil lined pan or baking sheet and bake for about 15 – 20 minutes. Slice hot dog bun into 3 equal sections. Place mini-burger between the mini bun and top with your favorite burger toppings.

PRIZE WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DRUM ROLL, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to Amy (Metz) Walker for the winning the Prize Give Away for this week! Amy, please contact me to receive your prize! Thank you to everyone for entering to win! Please stay tuned for another give away!

On Your Mark, Get Set, BAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you all very much for taking the time to visit my blog!

I would have never imagined how many visitors I would have in a day.....

Your comments are greatly appreciated. I hope that through this blog that I can make new friends and share with you how I make meal time easier and more cost effective. With 8 month old twins at home, Homemade Gourmet has come to our rescue! Per the request of a few of our bloggers, I would like to share some delicious breakfast recipes! I hope that you will enjoy!

Which muffin do you thinks sounds the best?

Let me hear what you think!

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www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

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GET READY, GET SET, BAKE

Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Muffins

1 Homemade Gourmet Basic Sweet Bread Mix

2 eggs

1/2 cup oil

1 cup of mashed bananas (2 medium bananas)

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until blended completely. Fill greased muffins tins about 1/2 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Enjoy!

Orange Coconut Bread

1 Homemade Gourmet Basic Sweet Bread Mix

3/4 cup flour

2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind

5 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 large egg

1/2 cup reduced fat milk

(1) 6 oz. orange yogurt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In mixing bowl, combine mix, flour, orange rind, and 4 tablespoons coconut. In separate bowl, combine oil, egg, milk, and yogurt. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir just until ingredients are combined.
Pour batter into greased 8x5 loaf pan; sprinkle top with remaining coconut.
Bake 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to cooling rack to cool completely.

Spiced Apple Corn Muffins

Homemade Gourmet® Texas Cornbread Mix

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1 stick unsalted butter, melted

2 cups grated sweet apples

1 Homemade Gourmet® Spiced Dip Mix

1 cup chopped pecans, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray mini-muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine cornbread mix, eggs, milk, butter, apples, spiced dip mix; stir until well blended. Fill prepared muffin tins ½ full; sprinkle tops with pecans if desired. Bake 12 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

BEARY Sweet Blog Award

I am truly blessed by all of my blog readers! I have created this special blog award as I am inspired by each and every one of you!

Here are the ways that you can accept this award:

1) If you receive, “The BEARY Sweet Blog Award”, you must post these regulations.
2) After receiving the award yourself, you MUST choose 6 people to also receive the award from you.
3) The recipient must link back the creator: Jennifer @ http://homemadegourmetmeals.blogspot.com
4) A posting must be shared on your blog about your award winning!
5)The ways to receive the blog award must also be posted….

How do you receive the “BEARY Sweet Blog Award”?
· Inspirational Blog
· Blog updates at least 2 times each week
· Show faith
· Have a positive attitude on life
· Make mistakes
· Share real life stories/experiences
· Enjoy Blogging

With me being the creator of this award, I had a very hard time selecting the people that I wanted to pass the award to. However, here are my selections:

Adrienne:http://our-journey-to-parenthood.blogspot.com/

Thanks for being such a very special friend of mine. I would have never thought that I could make such a special person through just a blog. It has been fun getting to know you. I appreciate how much support you have been to our family! Can't wait to meet your new addition!

Danielle:http://blogsbydanielle.blogspot.com/

I appreciate all of the hard work and dedication that you put into designing the blog for my twins, Addelynn and Alexander. It was such a pleasure to work with you. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated!

Carrie:http://unwrittencfife.blogspot.com/

Thanks Carrie for all of your communication and positive comments on my blog! It is always fun to look forward to your posts and comments :)

Heather:http://lifeatsonicspeed.blogspot.com/

WOW! What a super friend I have made in you! We have learned together what a small world this can be. I appreciate everything that you have done to make me feel welcome in the land of blogging! I hope that I can continue to make mealtime easy for your family!

Kimmie: http://jakeanddrew.blogspot.com/

It has been a pleasure getting to know you! Drew and Jake are just absolutely adorable! I know that Addelynn and Alexander will enjoy getting to know them like I have enjoyed getting to know you. Thanks for all of your computer assistance over the past year!

Brandy:http://titsworthfamily.blogspot.com/

Finally, a friend that I have met through blogging that lives so close to home! I can't wait to get to know you better.

Angie:http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/

Outstanding Blog!!!!!!!!! I have truly enjoyed reading your blog everyday. It is very inspirational and a pleasure to read. You always find something to share that is positive!

Stacy:http://www.sgirl79.blogspot.com/

Very special blog of mine. I am praying for you everyday! Please know that your blog has been one of my favorites for a long time!

Amy:http://amysbabyblog.blogspot.com/

Another blog friend close to home. Amy, your blog has been enjoyed by so many people here around town. I have found so much information out about your family, things to do in Huntsville, and met many friends through your blog. Thanks for all that you do to make a difference!

KC: http://ktriplec.blogspot.com/

Thank you for your friendship over the years. It has been fun getting to know you. Together, we have had our ups and downs, but we together can do anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carrie: http://alwaysfriday-carrie.blogspot.com/

It has been an amazing experience meeting you through your blog. Who would have thought that I would make such a good friend through a NICU blog link! Ansleigh is a cutie! Can't wait to get to know you better!

Barbie: http://barbiebassett.blogspot.com/

I have not known your blog for very long. However, my family enjoys to read it as my husband is a meteorologist. Thanks for all your hard work!

Congratulations to each and everyone of you! Please know that you have touched my heart in many ways! Now, it is your turn to share the award with your favorite blogs. Have fun!