Chicken Sesame Salad

I thought I would give you a different kind of recipe this time instead of some kind of bake good. This is one of my favorite salads to make. My mom got it from some lady while we were vacationing at our timeshare in Lake Chelan. It's called Chicken Sesame Salad.

1 Head of Napa Cabbage (about 2 lbs)
5 Green Onions with tops (optional)
2 T. Toasted sesame seeds
1 Pkg. Top Ramen Noodles (Oriental Flavor or Chicken Sesame)
1/2 Cup Of Blue Diamond Almonds (smoked)
1 Large Can (10oz) Premium Chunk Chicken in H20
1/2 Cup Oil
1 1/2 T. Sesame Oil
3 T. Rice Vinegar ( Seasoned Style)
3 T. Sugar
( Drained Mandarin Oranges Optional)

1- Wash and slice cabbage across

2- Chop onions and almonds

3- Mix with sesame seeds and chicken

4- Mix oils, vinegar, sugar and seasoning mix

5- Pour over salad and toss well

6- Crumble ramen noodles and toss again. Serve while noodles are chrisp

Maybe made in advance, add dressing and noodles when ready to serve

(Left over salad is good the next day)

Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.

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Fans

If you haven't become a fan of my facebook page yet, you probably should. My facebook page is another way for you to find out what's happening with Kelleen Kreations. I'm always posting new pics weekly. I have a contest that I am running that once I hit 50 likes, I will give a free pot holder to one of my lucky fans. I'm sure everyone would like a free pot holder. I know I would.  To find my facebook page just go here https://www.facebook.com/kelleeenkreations. Feel free to leave any feedback on my facebook page if you would like. Here are a few of the pot holders that I have made.

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M & M Cookies

1 Cup Shortening
1 Cup Brown Sugar- firmly packed
1/2 Granulated White Sugar
2 Eggs
2 1/4 Cups Shifted Flour
1 Tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 1/2 Cups M & M's (plain)

1- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees

2- Cream shortening sugars, eggs, and vanilla thoroughly

3- Shift four, soda and salt

4- Add dry ingredients gradually to creamed mixture, mix well

5- Stir in 1/2 cup M & M's plain chocolate candies; reserve remaining candies for decorating

6- Drop by the Teaspoon on ungreased Baking Sheet

7- Decorate tops of cookies with remaining M & M

8- Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown

After baking some of the candies may be slightly cracked. This adds texture and interest to your cookies- still the same delightful flavor. Makes about 6 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies

New Items

I'm trying to figure out what other kinds of items people would like to see in my Etsy shop besides what I already make. I have thought about making boy things since not many people cater to that group. If I were to make boy things what would you like to see- button down shirts, pajamas, boxer shorts, cargo pants or something else. For little girls I was thinking of making another dress design, pants, shorts, pajamas or tank tops.

Take a look @ my shop and let me know what you want added- http://www.etsy.com/shop/Kelleenkreations

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Special K Cookies

Time for another recipe-

Special K Cookies

1 1/2 Cups White Sugar
1/2 Cups Corn Syrup
2 1/4 Cups Crunchy Peanut Butter
9 Cups Special K Cereal
1 12oz Bag of Chocolate Chips
1 12oz Bag of Butterscotch Chips

1- Bring the sugar and corn syrup to a rolling boil

2- Add the peanut butter. Mix until thoroughly dissolved

3- Add special k cereal. Mix well. Press into a large pan (9 X 13) and 1 small pan

4. Melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Once melted spread over the top of the special k mixture.

5- Put in the fridge to harden. Cut into squares once the chocolate has harden.

6- Enjoy the cookie

Photo Shoot

Last week on Monday May 7th I had my first photo shoot with an actual model. It was super fun. My mom had found me a model named Rosie. She was a great model. It looked like she was having a blast. The photo shoot took place at Stanwood Elementary School, in Stanwood, WA.  I had her wearing a few of my skirts, dresses and a apron. When we were ready for a new outfit Rosie was right there picking out a new outfit. Her favorite item that she wore was a skirt made out of princess fabric. Rosie even made her mom order that skirt from me. Which I think is pretty funny.

My photographer was Florence Dahlstedt from Avin Photography. She is a new photographer trying to get her business out to the public. Florence's pics were great. She had Rosie in many different poses and backgrounds.

Here are a few pics from the photo shoot-

         

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Peanut Butter Orange Blossoms

Since I make kitchen accessories I figured I would put up a recipe every once in a while of some baked goodies. Here is the recipe for the week- Peanut Butter Orange Blossoms

1/2 Butter Flavored Crisco stick or 1/2 butter flavor crisco all vegetable shortening
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1- Heat oven to 350 degrees

2- Combine 1/2 cup shortening, peanut butter, and orange peel in a large bowl. Beat @ medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg. Beat until well bblended.

3- Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture at low speed. Beat until well blended. Shape level measuring tablespoonfuls into balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Dip for in flour; flatten dough slightly in crisscross pattern

4- Bake at 350 degress for 9-11 minutes or until set. Do not overbake

Makes 3 dozen

About the Kelleen Kreations

 I started sewing when I was 10 years old. sewing became a huge passion of mine as I took it for an elective in high school. When I was getting ready to graduate high school, I started to realize how hard it was for me to find clothes that fit perfectly so I decided to go to the Art Institute of Seattle for fashion design.

My time spent at the Art Institute of Seattle was a great experience. I met many new friends and learned everything I need to become a fashion designer. When it was time to graduate I was able to enter a few of my designs in our school fashion show. Which was a very exciting experience to see to see someone else where my designs. At the show they gave out awards for different categories and I won for "best Design in Casual Sports Wear". Boy was it exciting to receive that.

Kelleen  Kreations Opened in the fall of 2011. I had made a wedding gift for a friend who really liked it and, I figured why not try to sell those items. My items are on sale on a site called etsy. The items that I sell are kitchen accessories including- pot holders, adult aprons, and drink coasters, little girls clothing including- girl aprons, skirts, and peasant dresses.

Hello

Hello there,

I'm new to this online blogging community. Thought I would give it a try. This blog is going to be about my business named Kelleen Kreations. Here is where you can find out about what's happening with the business. You can also check me out on Etsy- www.etsy.com/shop/kelleenkreations to see whats for sale or on facebook www.facebook.com/kelleenkreations for other up to date info.

Thanks for wanting to check out my new blog.

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