Ally's Kitchen
In the Facebook Universe of Foodies, you get to know each other pretty darn well. Well, some of 
your foodie friends. I mean you talk several times a week, see what people are cooking, what they’re doing on a
daily basis, like running to the grocery store, having to call in the Maytag washer repairman, or run a carpool, and you know some of the things that are happening in their lives. It’s like one big family! Naturally, when there are things to celebrate, we band together. Families and friends throw parties for each other, especially when it’s something as exciting as a wedding!
One of my favorite foodies is Katrin who’s from Canada. Her blog is called ‘Running with the Devil
(ed) Eggs”, and you guessed it, same name for her Facebook page! Katrin love life, and she’s always doing cool things on her page like hosting ‘sock hop’ parties. She’s a young eneretic mommy withone young son. Of course, her favorite thing in life, besides her kiddo “Ugghhhhhhhhh’…his nickname because he always says ‘uuughhhhh’…is to bake and cook! So, Katrin’s nickname is Mrs. BM for ‘Betty Martha’ as in Crocker and Stewart. Next week, April 19, 2012, Katrin’s marrying her ‘Mr. Big’ or ‘Mr. BM’ as he is fondly called. They’re trekking from the chilly winds and weather of Canada to the warm sunshine of Florida for this glorious occasion. While we can’t be there with her, we CAN host a party for Katrin, Uuggghhhh, and Mr. BM. And, that’s precisely what I’m doing!
You’re all invited. We’re giving Katrin recipes as gifts!
Please leave in the COMMENT section your best wishes or warnings (lol!) for Katrin, et. al., and provide a link to the special wedding dish you’re bringing to the party...it doesn’t have to be a cake…annnneeeeething that celebrates her big day, including drinks, is welcome!
Congratulations
Katrin, Mr. BM and Uuuughhhhh
We love you!!
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Congratulations and many blessings in your new journey together!
I would love to share my Stir Fry Egg Roll recipe with you guys!
1 lbs. of ground beef, pork, or chicken (I use beef)
1 head of cabbage
You can also add bok choy (optional)
3-4 medium carrots
1/4 onion chopped finely
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 heaping tsp of fresh grated ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 TBS oil (sesame or vegetable)
4-5 TBS low sodium soy sauce
2 TBS rice vinegar
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
First, shred cabbage with a serrated knife. It is important to cut the cabbage with a serrated knife because it will shred the cabbage. Next, chop bok choy and then place cabbage and bok choy in a large mixing bowl. Shred the carrots with a vegetable peeler and mix well.
Then brown your ground meat with finely diced onions and minced garlic. Fill the pan full of cabbage and carrots. Now you add fresh grated ginger, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic powder and black pepper.
If you have to split the mixture because you do not have a large sauté pan or wok, half the ground meat, ginger, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper between batches.
Once you have everything in the pan toss with tongs until coated evenly. Cover and cook over medium heat until cabbage has wilted.
Enjoy!
http://onceamomalwaysacook.blogspot.com/2012/02/egg-roll-stir-fry.html
Congrats Dear Katrin!!! You better keep up with our game girl!!!! Hehehe!!
And since Cowboy Kisses are the hottest item on my blog right now, i’ll make you some of those!!!!
http://www.biasrichandsweetkitchen.com/2012/03/cowboy-kisses-with-chipotle-dipping.html
Congratulations! I have the flowers for your wedding cake and future celebrations together in your lifes journey and adventures together. http://www.crystallizedflowerco.com
Congratulations you two! (And Ally, you’re awesome for doing this. I love seeing the support and love shown in our “blogging community”.) I’m going to pass along to you my Cinnamon Roll Cookies. One of our favorites (and a favorite to almost anyone I give them to.) http://www.crunchyrock.com/2010/12/cinnamon-roll-cookies.html
I’ll be looking forward to another dance party on your page when you get back!
~Mama J
Best wishes and a lifetime of laughter and happiness ! My husband of 25 years loves peanut butter cookies….his grandma had the easiest recipe ever:
1 C peanut butter
1 C sugar ( I cut this to 2/3 C and they were fine)
1 egg, beaten
A little sugar for crisscrossing the tops.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix peanut butter, sugar and egg together and blend well . Drop by tablespoonsful on non-stick cookie sheets, dip fork tines in a little sugar to flatten tops in a criss-cross pattern. Bake in a 350 degree oven 7-8 minutes. Let sit a few minutes on the sheets , then transfer to cooling rack.
No flour so they are gluten-free !
Congratulation Katrin, a little contribution from me, well it will an Algerian Baklawa, as I dont have any website I thought to type my precious recipe for you
To make 38/40 pieces:
350g medium ground almond (or ground pistachio)
50g icing sugar
Very little accent of cinnamon (as it can be quite over powering)
150g unsalted butter melted
450g filo pastry
For the syrup :
450g granulated sugar
300ml water
1 tbsp rose water
1 – First make the syrup by placing the sugar and ater in a pan and bring to gentle boil and then simmer for 10mins until syrupy, stir in the rose water and leave to cool.
2 – Mix together the nuts, icing sugar and cinnamon, preheat the oven to 160 degree (325 F/ Gas 3) and brush a large rectangular baking tin with little melted butter.
3 – Taking one sheet of filo pastry at a time (and keeping the remaining one covered with a damp cloth) brush the pastry with melted butter and lay on the bottom of the tin, continue until you have six buttered layers of pastry in the tin, spread half of the almond mixture over the pastry, pressing down with a spoon.
4 – Take another 6 pastry sheets brush with melted butter and lay over the nuts mixture to cover, sprinkle ver the remaining nuts and with a final layer of 6 filo pastry sheets, brush again with butter. Cut the pastry diagnally into small lozenge shapes using sharp knive, pour the remaining melted buter on the top.
5 – Bake in the oven for 20 mins then increase the oven temperature to 200 Degree ( 400F/ Gas 6) and bake for further 15 mins until golden and puffed.
6 – Remove from oven and drizzle about quarters of the syrup over the hot pastry, reserving the remaining for serving, and Bonne appetit !
Ps : We serve Baklawa as sweet treat in Algerian weddings.
Congrats, Katrin! I hope you have a lifetime ahead of laughter and love
Here’s our Green Grilled Cheese Sandwich – made with spinach, avocado and gouda cheese – it’s the perfect size for two people!
YAY!!!! I love celebrations:-) Congrats Katrin, Mr. BM and Uuuuuggghhhh!!!!! The best advice I can give to you, after 15 years with my sweet hubby….enjoy everyday, celebrate life, and laugh a lot!!! Here are some sweet corn blueberry muffins for a fun snack! http://www.cafeterrablog.com/2011/05/02/sweet-corn-blueberry-muffins/ Hugs, Terra
Congratulations Katrin! Best wishes to you and your new journey together as one! Here is a light, fluffy, fruity, and sweet breakfast idea for you when you return home!
http://www.countertopconfections.com/2012/03/29/strawberry-buttermilk-pancakes/
Safe travels!
Meaghan
Congrats Katrin!!! The ever so popular quote we had on our wedding invites 6 yrs ago. “Live, Laugh Love” and then “Live by the Sun, Love by the Moon” I think those are the keys to a happy marriage and a happy life <3 I'm sharing my Honey Lime Whipped Cream recipe… because…. well whipped cream can have allot of uses on your Honeymoon! (Did I really just say that LOL)
http://www.bakeaholicmama.com/2012/03/honey-lime-whipped-cream.html
Congratulations Katrin. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Here is a recipe perfect for your honeymoon ~ Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake Filled Strawberries: http://www.zestuous.com/2011/06/chocolate-dipped-cheesecake-filled-strawberries/
Congrats Katrin! I wish you all the best. Here is a simple recipe to get you started. Simple, because I know how ‘busy’ those honeymoon phases are! XOXO ; ) http://theslowroasteditalian.blogspot.com/2012/02/roasted-vegetable-penne-pasta.html
This such a fabulous fun event, I wish you much happiness on your special day and for years to come!!! I would bring some easy delicious Tomato and Basil Bruschettas http://blog.groorganic.com/2011/08/04/basil-2/
Congrats Katrin!!!! I hope your wedding and honeymoon go great
My biggest piece of advice for marriage is to let your husband think he’s right at least some of the time, it’s a good male ego booster – ha.
I originally made these gift bags for my friend Kelsey’s wedding celebration but I’d like to pass along one to you as well since the ‘K’ theme fits with your name as well. In the gift bag, you’ll find a delicious shot in a cute glass bottle, a bead necklace and a champagne cupcake – enjoy!! Here’s the link: http://madefromscratchrecipes.com/recipes/gift-bag-tutorial
Congrats again and lots of foodie love,
Shayla
Congratulations!!! Marring your best friend is so amazing! I wish you the best! I’ve got Semi-Sweet Chocolate and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake bars for you! http://www.bigbearswife.com/2009/01/semi-sweet-chocolate-and-reese-peanut.html
Hello, and best wishes for a beautiful and long marriage! Here’s my contribution–it’s a cake I made for another foodie friend’s virtual bridal shower, and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as she did:) http://pastrychefonline.com/blog/2011/12/09/coconut-banana-pound-cake-with-nutella-glaze-or-the-perfect-cake-for-nellysbigday/
Congrats Katrin! Here’s a recipe for Princess Diana’s Wedding Cake!
http://www.chindeep.com/2011/04/29/celebrating-the-royal-wedding-a-tea-party-with-friends-and-princess-dianas-wedding-cake/
xoxo,
Melissa
Congratulations Katrin, I wish you and your husband to be the very best.
I will bring my Seashell Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Ahi Tuna.
Enjoy!
http://cwcafetoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/seashell-pasta-salad-with-shrimp-and.html
Congratulations Katrin, we’re all so excited for you! Thanks Ally for posting this special event. I’ll bring by my Chocolate Espresso Pots de Crème, enjoy!
http://www.thefoodiephysician.com/2012/02/dining-with-doc-romantic-valentines-day.html
YUM!!! I have been wanting to make this for a while and I am looking forward to this recipe Sonali!! xo Katrin
Katrin~I’m so happy and excited for all of you. Such an exciting time as you embark on a new journey together. I wish you much love and happiness! xo <3
I don't bake very often but when I do, it's decadent and sweet (just like you). Here's my recipe for Triple Chocolate Raspberry Hazelnut Cheesecake http://carriesexperimentalkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/04/triple-chocolate-raspberry-hazelnut.html
ahhh YUM – anything triple chocolate and you’ve got my attention (the mister, not so much so this will have to be for “me” Lol) Thanks Carrie xo
Congratulations!! I am bringing my favorite spinach salad…
https://apps.facebook.com/forumforpages/215151698539665/613700cb-884f-4a78-ae55-5ded2274a2f1/0
Thanks Perri!! Looking forward to checking it out and recreating! xo Katrin
Hi Katrin! I second our dear AllyCat’s emotion:
Just a little info from Commander’s:
“Congratulations
Katrin, Mr. BM and Uuuughhhhh
We love you!!”
What I’ve decided to bring to your Wedding Party is a favorite dish called Veal Chops Tchoupitoulas, as served at the renowned Commander’s Palace restaurant in New Orleans. This dish is particularly precious to me in several ways: It is, in and of itself, nothing less than fabulous! Commander’s Palace is one of my top-fave restaurants on the planet, a beautiful and romantic setting with superb service and food. And yes, I do have a sentimental attachment that defies explanation
“This is one of about five signature dishes that have been on the Commander’s menu for 15 years or more. New Orleanians enjoy teaching out-of-towners how to say Tchoupitoulas (CHAH-pa-TOO-las)… Tchoupitoulas, by the way, is the name of a major street along the Mississippi River and of a Louisiana Indian tribe.”
Wishing you every possible happiness in your new life together! xoxo
Michele, this sounds amazing! Do you have a recipe??
I wish you years of love, good health and happiness! I am sharing one of FAVORITE recipes with you! XOXO
http://laurenkellynutrition.com/2012/04/06/quinoa-avocado-tomato-corn-and-black-bean-salad-with-cilantro-lime-vinaigrette-perfect-meatless-dinner-for-good-friday/
This might make me like avacados LOL! Im a huge fan on the quinoa thats for sure! Thanks Lauren for your wishes and for sharing!
xo
Dear Katrin – Best wishes to you as you enter this exciting new chapter to your life. May you find much happiness in the years to come!
My gift is a special dinner for date night, Seared Halibut with Lemon Dill Beurre Blanc. http://lisasdinnertimedish.com/?p=2162
ohhhh fancy shmancy meal Lisa LOL Thanks so much for your wishes and your dishes!
xo
Katrin
Sweet Katrin I wish you and your beau a beautiful life together full of warm memories and loads of deliciousness in every aspect of your lives.
My gift to you is my most romantic recipe: Cashew Salmon with Apricot Cranberry Quinoa. Make it together for date night at home sometime …
http://sumptuousspoonfuls.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/cashew-salmon-with-apricot-cranberry-quinoa/
I will make this for the Mr. soon! He’s a big fan of salmon
Thanks so much for sharing Ann!!!
xo
Katrin
Congratulations Katrin, Mr. Bm & Uuuuuggggghhh, on your “new life” together as a Family. Even though the Weather here in Ontario Canada is warming, still not as warm as Florida weather. Enjoy it all ! Any good Hostess should serve their Guests, some Brunch … Yes? Here is my favorite:
http://justnorthofwiarton.blogspot.ca/2012/04/little-wet-cold-day-it-is.html
Dear Katrin,
Wishing you both all the very best for a Happy Day and the best of everything possible for the days and years to come..
good thoughts and much love to you both!!
here is a recipe for Onion Marmalade with Port and Thyme..its absolutely delicious and handy to have in the fridge for relish, adding something special to stews and gravies..good for salads,burgers etc etc…a hundred and one uses!!
https://sites.google.com/site/jamsnpansprintablerecipes/onion-marmalade-with-port-and-thyme
have a GREAT DAY !!! xx
Thanks so much Sue!! This sounds devine!!
xo
Katrin
My Dear Katrin…aaaaaahhhhhhh our little Egg is all grown up ;0((( and leaving the nest ;0))). How wonderful and congratulation on your wedding day to come. It is truly, the best day of your life and so exciting to start a new adventure with Your Prince Charming. A 1000 years of love, happiness, wonderful memories and glorious food is my wish to you and Hubby.
xxx Nel
http://thepapercupkitchen.com/2012/03/05/almond-macaroons-with-chocolate-and-mascarpone/
awww Nel, you are so sweet xo
I cant wait to test these out!!!
K
Best Wishes to you! This is a very easy recipe and very good! Hope you like chocolate! 1 package semisweet chocolate chips, 1 package white chocolate chips, 1 small can peanuts (Planters). Mix the chips together and melt in microwave. Add peanuts and mix well. Drop by teaspoon full on to waxed paper and chill! Store in refridgerator! Chocolate Peanut Candy
so simple and yet sounds SO amazing Barbara!!
Thanks for your wishes and your dishes
xo
Katrin
Best wishes on this momentous occasion! I know Florida is going to be sunny and fabulous!!! Every wedding needs the perfect cake–and you can mix this one up in one bowl! And because there are always some who want to hang around for brunch the next morning, I’m sharing a healthy, high-protein pancake recipe that is still light and fluffy!
Cheers to you and that lucky guy!
xoxo, Ann from The Fountain Avenue Kitchen
http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/hersheys-cocoa-cake/http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/kathleens-cottage-pancakes/
It was a great sunny time Ann! Thanks so much for poppin in and sharing your thoughts and recipe with me
xo
Katrin
I made this for my step-son when I catered his wedding. The groomsmen were calling it cookie dough and asked me about it! I was blown away. These 20 year old guys were asking for the recipe!
Lynn
I hope your wedding is spectacular, and and you both live happily ever after!
http://lynn-southernwithatwist.blogspot.com/2011/04/chocolate-chip-cheese-ball.html
Lynn,
this sounds scrumptous!!! Thank you so much for sharing and for your warm wishes!!
xo
Katrin
Congratulations!! So exciting!
My advice, after 4 kids and nearly 17 years of marriage, is to take pictures often and go on dates regularly.
I’m sharing some cherry almond cupcakes for the shower!
http://www.shugarysweets.com/2012/03/cherry-almond-cupcakes.html
Aimee @ Shugary Sweets
HA if I get to 4 kids I’m out! Just kidding!
Thanks so much Aimee for sharing with all of us and your wise words of wisdom!!
xo
Katrin
My Dear Katrin, Ally is right on the money with this post. You are a true light in this crazy foodie universe! You welcomed me with open arms and have always been there with kind words, support, ideas, help, and just out and out fun.
I am so very happy for you!! I know you will have a wonderful time. Big foodie hugs and kisses to you and Mr BM!!! I can’t wait for posts and pictures when you get back!
I brought a salad for the party
http://bobbiskozykitchen.blogspot.com/2011/09/pickled-beet-salad-with-walnuts-and.html
ohhh Bobbie! I heart you!
Thank you so much for your kind words and wishes….I have to admit I have never eaten a beet SHOCKING I KNOW. It is on my list of eats for this farmers market season so this dish is right up my ally!
XO
Katrin