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There’s No Place Like Home … and No Cooking Like Cooking on Q!

by on ‎07-09-2014 12:23 PM

Do you get hit with the travel bug when the weather turns warm? I certainly do. And this summer, I’ve been blessed with some truly incredible opportunities to hit the open road.


From weekend trips to the beach, to a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Australia with my mom, Gail, I’ve seen some amazing things this summer. Spying a shark from a sea plane ride over the Great Barrier Reef goes down in my book as one of the greatest travel experiences ever!


Tara in Australia


But as much as I love to travel, it makes me appreciate coming home even more. Especially to my own kitchen.


When you see what I’m serving up in today’s Cooking on Q event, it’s clear how much I’m enjoying being a homebody again! This summer, I’m all about serving up easy, effortless, extra-delicious foods…no matter what the temperature is outside.


And luckily, I’m launching some new temp-tations today on QVC that are just perfect for the task! Plus, plenty more new temp-tations designs coming soon. Wait until you see what we’ve been cooking up!


Microwave Grill Set


Our new Microwave Grill Set makes it super easy to cook up crispy bacon in minutes. Just the thing for a fresh summer BLT or bacon crumbles for a salad, when you don’t feel like the mess and hassle of frying.


Plus, this versatile Micro Grill cooks everything from chicken, fish, burgers and steak to grilled veggies, all in the microwave. The convenient ceramic grill tray drains away unwanted grease, making eating healthier a snap! And, of course, because it’s temp-tations, you can use it in countless other ways – from a covered cake plate to a serving tray…and more!


I’m also excited to share that we’re adding two festive and fun new products to our Christmas in July lineup today. This elegant Poinsettia Figural Floral Appetizer Set is a masterpiece of hand-painted craftsmanship that’s sure to become the centerpiece of your holiday table.


Poinsettia Figural Floral Appetizer Set


And this Winter Whimsy Snowman Platter…well, he’s almost too cute for words! Can’t you just imagine him loaded up with your homemade holiday goodies?


Snowman Platter


Speaking of which, here’s one of my favorite sweet treat recipes. And best of all, it’s great for summer, too, because it’s no-bake and no-hassle, but plenty delicious.


Oreo Bites


OREO BITES


Ingredients:


1 (14.3 ounce) package Oreo cookies


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened


3 (4 ounce) white chocolate cookies ‘n cream candy bars


2 (1.55 ounce) milk chocolate bars


 


Directions:


 



  1. Place cookies in a food processor and pulse until completely crushed. 

  2. Place in a medium mixing bowl along with cream cheese.  Using a hand mixer, blend until dough forms.

  3. Roll dough into walnut size balls and place on your temp-tations® Lid-it™.  Chill for one hour.

  4. Right before removing the balls from the refrigerator melt the cookies ‘n cream candy bars in a small microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments.

  5. Using toothpicks roll each ball in the melted candy.  Allow to harden on wax paper for 15 minutes.

  6. Place milk chocolate bars in a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave in 30 second increments until smooth.  Drizzle over the top of each ball for decoration.


I hope you’ll tune in throughout today to see all our exciting temp-tations on QVC, plus great recipes, Christmas in July items and plenty of Clearance deals!


XOXO


Tara