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!

If you would like to view my Homemade Gourmet Online catalog, you can do so by visiting:

www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

In order to place an order, you will need my distributor ID: 816211

Sign up online to be a customer of mine and receive a special treat from me! Also by signing up online to be a customer of mine, you will receive a monthly newsletter with recipe ideas, product specials and discount promotions! The best part of signing up is that it is FREE!!!!!!!

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!

Monday Madness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MONDAY MADNESS and PRIZE Give-Away

After noticing that my blog has had over 7,000 hits in less than a week, it is time to reward my blog readers! Are you ready for the biggest prize you have ever seen? If so, this post is for you! Please be sure and check it out!

With Fall right around the corner, this is a great opportunity for you to stock up for your family and the holidays! Here is the deal!

Take a look at my Homemade Gourmet Inventory! Is there something that you are dying to try? Is there an item that you just absolutely love? Do you like to save money?

All of the items listed below are first come first serve! I will sell them at 25% off plus shipping. AWESOME DEAL!!!!!!!! With the discount, these items will not last long. Therefore, be sure and submit your order as soon as possible! The first person to order $25 or more will receive an extra mix for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, I said FREE!

Also, leave a comment on this post and be entered to win a FREE $15 gift certificate to my Homemade Gourmet catalog. Winner will be announced on Thursday. The discount and drawing is valid through Wednesday night at 9pm!!!!!! Happy Shopping!

The prices listed below are the discounted prices per item!

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Mix: 3 Available ($3.75)

Awesome Oatmeal Cookie Mix: 1 Available ($4.13)

Basic Cheesecake Mix: 1 Available ($3.75)

Basic Sweet Bread Mix: 3 Available ($4.50)

Black Bean Salsa Mix: 3 Available ($4.13)

BLT Dip Mix: 2 Available ($3.38)

Buffalo Wing Sauce Mix: 2 Available ($4.13)

Carrot Cake with White Chocolate Icing Mix: 1 Available ($5.63)

Chicken Enchilada Soup Pantry Staple Refill: 2 Available (10.50)

Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix: 2 Available ($4.88)

Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake Mix: 1 Available ($4.50)

Coleslaw Dressing Mix: 1 Available ($3.00)

Creamy Corn Chowder Mix: 3 Available ($4.50)

Creamy Italian Casserole Mix: 3 Available ($4.88)

Easy Fried Rice Mix: 1 Available ($4.13)

Five Minute Fudge Mix: 1 Available ($4.88)

Garlic Basil Pantry Staple Refill: 1 Available ($9.00)

Grandma's Sunday Roast Pantry Staple Refill: 1 Available ($9.00)

Grandmothers Great Gingerbread Mix: 1 Available ($4.13)

Homestyle Spaghetti Sauce Mix Pantry Refill: 2 Available ($7.50)

Italian Mozzarella Meatloaf Mix: 2 Available ($3.75)

Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Mix: 1 Available ($4.13)

Peanut Butter Cookie Mix: 3 Available ($4.13)

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Mix: 13 Available ($4.13)

Mom's Smashed Potatoes Mix: 1 Available ($3.00)

Maria's Salsa Mix: 5 Available ($3.38)

Spiced Dip Mix: 2 Available ($2.63)

Strawberry Bread Mix: 2 Available ($4.50)

Super Sugar Cookie Mix: 3 Available ($4.13)

White Chicken Chili Mix: 1 Available ($4.50)

White Chocolate Cran-Orange Cookie Mix: 1 Available ($5.63)

Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Dip Mix: 2 Available ($3.56)

Raspberry Velvet Fruit Dip: 5 Available ($3.00)

Creamy Caribbean Cheeseball Mix: 4 Available ($3.00)

Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie Mix: 3 Available ($4.50)

Key Lime Cheeseball Mix: 1 Available ($3.75)

Maria's Salsa Mix Pantry Refill: 3 Available ($12.00)

Orange Vinaigrette Mix: 2 Available ($3.38)

Chipotle Steakhouse Rub Pantry Refill: 1 Available ($13.50)

Tropical Seasoning Pantry Refill: 1 Available ($12.50)

Cinnamon Sopapilla Desert mix: 2 Available ($4.13)

Caramel Apple Cheesecake
1 homemade gourmet basic cheesecake
2- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/3 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1-8 oz whipped topping divided
2/3 cup caramel sauce, divided
1 prepared graham cracker crust

1.Using an electric mixer, beat together cheesecake mix, cream cheese, and apple juice until creamy.
2. Gently stir in 1/ 2 of whipped topping and 1/2 cup caramel sauce.
3. Pour mixture into pie crust and chill at least 2 hours

4. When ready to serve, top with remaining whipped topping and drizzle with remaining caramel sauce.

Honey Spiced Pretzels
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons Spiced Dip Mix
1/8 teaspoon chili powder, optional
1 15 ounce bag of unsalted pretzel sticks

Preheat oven to 350. Line an 11X17X1 baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray foil generously with cooking spray and set aside.
In large mixing bowl, combine honey, butter, water and dip mix. Add chili powder if desired. Add pretzels, tumble pretzels in the bowl to coat.

Spread pretzels evenly on prepared baking sheets. Bake in oven for 4 minutes. Stir pretzels and bake an additional 4 minutes. Do not over bake as honey will burn. Let pretzels cool on baking sheet. Loosen pretzels from foil. Store in airtight container at room temperature.Serves 30

Pumpkin Apple Crisp
1 Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Mix
15 oz. can pumpkin
1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
⅔ cup granulated sugar
21 oz. can apple pie filling
1 stick butter or margarine, softened

Preheat oven to 350. Combine pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, sugar and apple pie filling. Pour in square baking dish. Combine Apple Crisp Mix and margarine. Spoon on top of fruit mixture. Bake for 30 minutes.

Caramelized Baked Meatballs
1 Homemade Gourmet Meatloaf Mix

2 lbs. ground meat of choice

2 eggs

1/2 cup ketchup

2 cups shredded cheese (I used 1 cup cheddar and 1 co-jack)

2 lbs. bacon

2 cups water

2 cups brown sugar

1 small onion sliced

Mix meatloaf mix, meat, ketchup, eggs and cheese. Form mixture into balls. Cut bacon slices in half and wrap a slice around each meatball, use a toothpick pushed through the meatball to hold the bacon on. Bake in a cake pan for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees. You can make the meatball appetizer without the bacon too. Remove from oven and drain grease. Put into a crock pot and add sliced onion. Put sugar and water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Pour over meatballs and let simmer for a few hours. The longer you let sit the crisper the bacon gets! Remove from crock pot, add toothpicks to the meatballs and serve to your family and friends. Enjoy!

SOUPER Sunday Recipe

SOUPER Sunday

Now that Fall is right around the corner, I hope to add some kick to your recipe collection! I absolutely love crock-pot meals. Every Sunday, I will be listing a soup recipe. Please feel free to make any suggestions as to what kinds of soup you like and I will do my best to share one of the best! I am here to make meal time easier for you! Let me do the work!

Cheesy Tortilla Soup Recipe

7 Tablespoons of Homemade Gourmet Tortilla Soup Seasoning

(1 ) 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes

5 cups of water

(1) 9.7 ounce can chicken chunks, drained

(1) 10.7 ounce can of Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup

Crushed Tortilla Chips, optional

Sour Cream, optional

Shredded Cheddar Cheese, optional

* This recipe can be made on the stove top or crock-pot. For stove top, place all ingredients in a large saucepan, stir until well blended. Then, bring to a boil and reduce heat for 20 minutes. For the crock-pot, mix all ingredients and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

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Stock Up Saturday

Stock up Saturday

In tribute to my new Homemade Gourmet Blog, I would like to offer a special that is valid until Midnight tonight! All orders that are sent to my personal email will receive a 10% discount!

What do you think of the new blog? Let me hear from you! I have had over 6,000 visitors in less than a week. Yea!!!!!!!!!! Let me do the work to make meal time fun and easy for your family! What would you like to see on my blog? Do you like discounts, recipe ideas, pictures? Just let me know!!!!!!!!!!

One lucky blog friend will receive a $5 gift certificate just for leaving a comment!

Good Luck!

To view my online catalog, visit:

www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader

Don't forget, all orders and comments due by midnight! Have fun!

Recipe of the Day:

Try this favorite of ours!!!!!!!

Caramelized Crock Pot Pork Chops

6 boneless pork chops

3 tablespoons Homemade Gourmet Garlic Lemon Seasoning Mix

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons of orange juice

2 tablespoons molasses

* Mix all ingredients together. Cook in the crock pot on low for 4-6 hours. If you prefer to bake in the oven, you can do so at 350 degrees for 45 minutes

* Enjoy

Are You Ready For Some FOOTBALL?

Kick Off your Football Season with some Tasty Homemade Gourmet Dips

Dip-Pidy Doo-Dah, Dip-Pidy Yay!!!!!!! Try some of these dips from Homemade Gourmet! Plenty of flavors, for you try, Dip-Pidy Do0-Dah, Try some Today!!!!!!!

TOUCHDOWN DIP:

8 ounces cream cheese softened

8 ounces sour cream

9 ounces Jalapeno Bean Dip

1 Homemade Gourmet Taco Soup Mix (4-6 tablespoons)

1/4 cup salsa

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium size bow, combine the first 5 ingredients. Then, add 3/4 cup of each of the cheeses. Spoon mixture into an 8x8 baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until warm throughout. Top with remaining cheeses and bake for 5 additional minutes. Serve with chips!

French Onion Dip

8 ounces sour cream

2 tablespoons of Homemade Gourmet Grandma's Sunday Roast Mix

Mix above ingredients and chill well. Serve with crackers or pretzels.

Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Dip

1 Homemade Gourmet Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Dip Mix

8 ounces sour cream

1/4 cup mayo

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

* After the recommendation of many friends, this dip can be made 2 times! Use 1/2 the mix with the same amount of other ingredients! Two for the price of one!

Combine all of the above ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with chips, pretzels, crackers or veggies.

Sausage Enchilada Dip

2 1/2 Tablespoons Homemade Gourmet Chicken Enchilada Soup Mix

(1) 10.75 can of diced tomatoes and green chilies

(2 ) 8 ounce packages of cream cheese (softened)

1/4 milk

1 pound mild ground sausage

Brown sausage in a skillet. Drain well. Combine remaining ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low 4 hours or high 2 hours.Serve as a dip with tortilla chips for a party or as a main dish fondue with bread.

Well, what do you think?????

Do these sound easy enough for your family?

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Tasty Fall Recipes

I hope that you will take the time to look over these delicious recipes. If you have other recipes that you would like me to share, please send them to me. Can't wait to read in the comment section what you think! Have you tried any of these before? If so, how did you like them? If not, are you willing to give it a shot? If you want to try one of these recipes, let me know, I will offer a 10% off of Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Mix, Grandma's Sunday Roast Mix, and the Three Cheese Garlic Biscuits until Sunday, September 14th! Enjoy!

Grandma's Sunday Roast
5 tablespoons Homemade Gourmet® Grandmother's Sunday Roast Seasoning
4 pound roast
4 cups water
2 pounds small new potatoes
1 pound baby carrots
1 14.5 –ounce can of green beans
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and blend well.2. Cook on high for 4-6 hours.

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Ball
1 Homemade Gourmet Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Mix
1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
1 sick of butter, softened
1) With an electric mixer, beat together all ingriedients until creamy, cover and chill for 6 hours.
2) Roll firm mixture into a ball and servce on a platter with graham cracker sticks

Three Cheese Garlic Biscuits

Homemade Gourmet® Three Cheese Garlic Biscuit Mix
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 17x11x1 baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.2. In a large bowl, combine mix with the water and cheese. Stir until all ingredients are well blended and dough forms. Drop by well-rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until biscuits begin to brown on top.3. While biscuits bake, melt butter in microwave. Drizzle melted butter on top of cooked biscuits. Serve warm.

Welcome to Homemade Gourmet

Hi, my name is Jennifer Bader.
I would like to welcome you to my Homemade Gourmet Blog.
I have been a Homemade Gourmet meal consultant for a little over a year now!
I have always been an advocate of their products. However, when I found out that my husband and I were expecting twins, I wanted to find a way to be able to stay at home with our children. Homemade Gourmet has allowed me to be a stay at home mom as well as an amazing opportunity to work with people like you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please feel free to come to this site to obtain new recipes and monthly specials!
What would you like to see on this blog? I hope to share lots of recipes that we are enjoying at our house! Does making 4 meals in 4 minutes sound interesting? If so, please contact me!
For reference, here is my Homemade Gourmet Website in which you can visit to look at recipes, see Homemade Gourmet deals, and of course, order product!
www.homemadegourmet.com/jenniferbader
When you choose to place an order, you will need my distributor number: #816211
I look forward to sharing lots of ways that Homemade Gourmet can make your family meal time easy, inexpensive and creative. Let me show you how to bring your family back to the dinner table, the Homemade Gourmet Way!