Jacque Made: a place to share my creative side.

This is a Martha Stewart recipe I love to make for brunch, or Christmas morning, or baby showers. It's lovely and delicious. I love that there isn't a crust, because you make the crust out of potatoes. (And you all know how much I love potatoes!) I also love that it's versatile. You can make it with sausage, or bacon, or ham, or without meat if you'd like. You can also use broccoli, or drained spinach, asparagus, or even zucchini. My favorite version is with bacon and broccoli. Or ham. I can't decide. It's all yummy, any way you make it. Our breakfast on Christmas morning Ingredients : Butter, for pan 6 large eggs 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 2 baking potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled 10 ounces sugar-baked ham, thinly sliced (less than 1/4 in...

This is one of those dishes that is magical, because it is appealing to adults, and children, too! (In my house that is a miracle.) It does take some time to prepare, but it's so worth it. The flavors and textures are divine, I say. This recipe comes from one of my favorite chefs and TV personalities, Kelsey Nixon . This is a great dish for summer barbeques or potlucks. I've made it a few times for get togethers with friends, and it's always a hit. Here's the printable recipe . Ingredients : Salsa: 6 cups chopped mixed stone fruit (apricots, cherries, peaches, plums - I used what I could find at my local store and added in strawberries and blueberries, too) 2 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. ground cinnamon pinch kosher salt Chips: 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted Directions : For the salsa: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed stone...

I was searching the internet a few months ago for some ideas on creating a chore schedule for myself and my kids that would help us to keep our home clean. I tend to get into the habit of letting things get really dirty and then doing a major scrub down for a few days that leaves me exhausted and cranky. I thought there had to be a better, more manageable way. And then I found an idea to make a 7 day chore schedule that went along with the days of the Creation in the Holy Bible. I thought this was a great idea and so creative, which I always appreciate. So, I sat down with my hubby and kids and we brainstormed ideas of how this could be done. We broke down each day and what we could do. And then I found pictures online that went along with our chores and typed up these pages. After laminating them, they were ready to go! I keep them in a file folder my kids can easily reach on the kitchen counter, and each morning one of them will put up the chore page for the ...

Sometimes I just want something different for lunch. A salad or sandwich isn't cutting it. This recipe I found in my Jillan Michaels' DVD program is awesome. It's super tasty, heatlhy, filling, and hits the spot every time. Ingredients : 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces 1/8 C. chopped white or yellow onion 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp. barbeque sauce 1/4 C. black beans, drained 2 Tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese (reduced fat is a good option if you're watching fat intake) whole grain tortilla (I like the Guerrero brand) 1-2 Tbsp. low fat sour cream sliced red onion, sliced tomato, green leaf lettuce, and cilantro for toppings Directions : Heat oil in a nonstick skillet mover medium heat. Add chicken, onion, garlic, and cook for 8 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring constantly. Stir in barbeque sauce and beans, and cook for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Warm tortilla according to package ...

I've been on a salad kick lately. I found these Skinny Girl brand salad dressings at Walmart, and I love them. They are fat free/sugar free, and they are quite tasty. I feel like a good yummy salad will have a few qualities -- 1. A mix of textures 2. A variety of flavors that go well together (for example, fruit, nuts, and cheeses go well together) and 3. Lots of color! It's so true that we eat with our eyes first. When I look down at a pretty salad, I am so much more excited to eat it! I try to have my pantry and fridge packed well with things I know I like in salads -- a variety of fruits (fresh and dried), veggies, proteins, greens, nuts, crunchy foods like chow mein noodles and tortilla chips, cheeses, and dressings. Here are some salads I've enjoyed.. I hope they inspire you to make a salad for yourself soon. They really are so tasty and satisfying. And I have to say that I always feel great about my day when I know I've had 2-5 servings of...