Easter Subway Art

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I can’t believe Easter is less than a month away! I think Easter is one of the cutest holidays for kids: adorable Easter attire, baskets, fun songs and movies, cute crafts, and the best holiday candy!

For Easter I wanted to make Subway Art inspired by the classic movie/song, “Here Come Peter Cottontail”. You can watch the little movie and listen to the song below.

There are 2 Subway Arts to choose from. They are both very similar, but the second one is slightly less busy. Enjoy!

 

Here’s direction on how-to order this print from Costco:

***The Subway art is a 16x20 print.***

1. Save the Subway Art to your computer. Then when you go to the

Costco website, click on PHOTO at the top and log in.

2. Choose UPLOAD PHOTOS on the right sidebar. Choose the album

you want to upload it to or start a new album.

3. Select your photo by clicking on the arrow in the box and find

where you saved the subway art and OPEN it.

4. Under STEP 3 Select the FULL RESOLUTION UPLOAD. Then click on

START UPLOAD.

5. After that's loaded, select ORDER PRINTS on the right sidebar. Select

the one you want and ADD TO CART.

6. Under PRINT OPTIONS, I always select LUSTRE, but that's up to you

Under PRINT ORDER, select the size you want. (Make sure to delete

the 4x6 they already have selected.) Then click CONTINUE.

7. Choose your warehouse... and then on the PLACE ORDER screen,

click on the EDIT OPTIONS and select DO NOT AUTOCORRECT MY

PRINTS. Click CONTINUE.

8. Make sure your order is correct and PLACE ORDER.

I’m linking this post up at:
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Sausage and Peppers Pasta

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I heart sausage and peppers! I grew up in New England where amazing “mom & pop” Italian restaurants were oh so prevalent. No matter which restaurant I was at, my most favorite item to order was  Sausage and Peppers—whether it be on a grinder or over pasta (Note to self: make the grinder version ASAP!).  Since moving away from New England I have a new-found appreciation for the amazing Italian food that was readily available there, because in all the places I’ve lived since (Utah, New Mexico, South Korea, Virginia, and now Arizona) nothing compares.

This recipe is my attempt at a “quick & easy” version of the classic. I love it and it hits to spot for my Sausage & Peppers cravings.

Cook’s Note: I get a lot of questions from readers about what kitchen equipment and specific ingredients I use in recipes. I will try to list any specific ingredients & specific/super helpful kitchen equipment before each recipe. I hope this helps! J
Here’s specific equipment and/or ingredients I used in this recipe:
Large, deep skillet

Sausage & Peppers Pasta

Ingredients:

2 T olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs hot and/or sweet Italian sausage (I used a combination of both),
    cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large onion, sliced
1 14 1/2-ounce can tomato sauce
1 1/2 C grape or cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 T dried basil, (crumbled or chopped if not done so already)
1 t dried oregano, (crumbled or chopped if not done so already)
1 t fennel seeds
Salt and pepper to taste

16 oz penne pasta, cooked as per manufacture’s direction

Shredded Mozzarella or Parmesan for serving


Directions:

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. (I used this one.)

Add the sausage and cook until brown, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add the peppers and onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 4-6 minutes.

While the peppers and onions are cooking, in a medium bowl add the tomato sauce, halved, tomatoes, basil, oregano, and fennel—mix until just combined. Once the peppers and onions are just tender, add the tomato mixture to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes. Uncover the mixture and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Pour the sausage, peppers, and tomato mixture over the cooked penne pasta. Top with mozzarella or parmesan cheese and serve!

Makes 6-8 servings

Source: a Food, Folks & Fun original!

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