Social Influencer Networks to join

Diane — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 14:44:04 +0000

Do what you love and get paid! If you are an online influencer there are plenty of opportunities to receive compensation.

Join some social influencer networks.

There are so many options, networks will hire for sponsored post. A blog post featuring their product. Many now offer social media amplification posts, where there is no blog post needed, but if you have a nice social media following they will want you to promote something for them on social media.

Here is a list of 25+ Social Influencer Networks, click on the name it links to their website.

HAVE you seen my DEAR DIANE, section on my website, take a look HERE Great printables to help you keep track of things and stay organized.

When taking sponsored posts, think outside the box. The more creative you are the more possibilities you will have.

The list is in no particular order.

If you’d like to work with a specific company, I’d suggest contacting them directly. On their website look in their contact area and email/message them. If you’ve used their product before, mention that in your message. Companies typically love to work with people who have shown they love their product. Ask them if they work with bloggers if they have any upcoming campaigns they think would be a good fit.

Developing a relationship with a company a PR agency or influencer network takes time but as with any relationship, if you keep in contact with them, they will think of you when something comes along.

Be sure to check out the “DEAR DIANE,“ section on my website for other items you may find helpful or useful!

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Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Salad

Diane — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:18:54 +0000

One bite of this and you’ll find yourself hard to control not to eat the entire bowl! This Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Salad recipe is sure to become your new favorite.

Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta Salad

There are so many delicious things about this, it’s sure to become your new favorite!

I am a pasta girl through and through and my go-to dish to make, bring to a party or enjoy as a late night snack is pasta.

Now this dish is not only full of vegetables, it’s easy to make and I can’t wait until you see the BONUS this recipe offers.

Also there is some FUN news at the bottom of this post you won’t want to miss out on.

In minutes… you’ll be able to whip this dish up and enjoy it!

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Yogurt Pancakes

Diane — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:33:11 +0000

This may be just the perfect way to enjoy a cup of coffee!

Yogurt Pancakes with Coffee Yogurt and Chocolate Chips

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The coffee is actually in the yogurt pancakes and the topping.

Feel free to enjoy a cup of hot Joe with this super fun breakfast.

I’ve loved coffee flavored foods since I was a kid. I loved coffee ice cream and these caramel candies with coffee flavor inside, that reminds me I need to find them.

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Chicken in wine sauce with mushrooms

Diane — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:34:04 +0000

If you like wine and cheese you will LOVE this dinner!

Wine and Cheese for DINNER!

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This Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms with Wine Sauce is great for wine and cheese lovers! It’s absolute comfort food at it’s finest.

Don’t be intimidated by the wine – this deliciously cozy meal is super quick and simple to make. I serve my Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Wine Sauce with Cheesy Rice and Roasted Cauliflower with Leeks and it’s ready in 30 minutes! Who says that quick meals can’t be a little fancy?

I start by making the rice first. I used Sargento Shredded Cheese. It is delicious and easy and convenient to use. Simply cook rice on the stove in a skillet and then add in cream and cheese. This rice is so creamy, cheesy, and comforting — everyone loves it.

This chicken dish comes together very quickly. Lots of time is reduced by cutting the thickness of the chicken in half as well as cutting the pieces lengthwise. This allows the chicken to cook a lot faster, saving you time in the kitchen.

The cauliflower and leeks are sliced, drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with salt, and roasted. Simple and delicious!

Oh… comfort food is on the table!

This dish will have you begging for seconds.

The chicken in cooked in a delicious wine sauce with mushrooms and leeks served with roasted cauliflower and cheesy rice.

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Easy Specialty Pizza in Minutes

Diane — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 18:30:12 +0000

I’m going to share with you how easy it is to get great pizza on the table in minutes.

Easy Specialty Pizza in Minutes

These are perfect for appetizers for game day,

weeknight dinners,

or an after school snack.

I gathered the ingredients I needed to make 5 pizzas and they were done in about 5 minutes.

Yes, it goes that quick once you gathered your ingredients.

I made lots of favorites, Pepperoni Pizza, Hawaiian, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Mushroom and Onion Pizza and my favorite Thai Peanut Pizza.

Below you will also find a video on how to make the Thai Peanut Pizza.

These pizzas are great for all sorts of get-togethers, and when you need to feed people fast…

it’s great to have go-to ideas that are easy.

These easy specialty pizzas start with Naan bread. Naan is an oven baked flat bread and is readily available in grocery and warehouse stores.

I shopped at Sams Club and was happy to see they had Naan along with other items I needed to make these pizzas.

It’s all about tradition on game day, right?

If you favorite team is playing, you may wear your favorite shirt or hat to root them on, if you’re playing a game, well maybe you go so far as to not wash certain items so as to not, get rid of the magic that the item seems to hold.

Whatever the case in our house, pizza is our traditional go-to item.

I mix Ragu® Sauce with other ingredients to create some fun flavored sauces for these pizzas and everyone loved them.

TIPs on making great Naan Pizza

Cut heavy toppings like pineapple in smaller pieces so they heat evenly
Heat Sauce, it ensures you won’t be waiting for it to get hot while baking.
Saute onions and mushrooms with a tablespoon wine for delicious flavor.
Drain wet items on paper towels to remove moisture (pineapple, onions, and mushrooms)
Bake Pizza on oven rack or metal screens do not bake on a baking sheet as the bread heats the bottom won’t crisp.
Pre-bake the Naan for 2 minutes if you prefer your pizza extra crispy
Bake at 450 or broil on high for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted completely
You can add items like fresh herbs before or after baking

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
1 Naan Bread
1/4 cup Pizza Sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce, drain on paper towel if it’s too wet)
2 tablespoons BBQ Sauce
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
pinch sliced red onion
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

Mix sauces together spread half on Naan. Mix the other half of the sauce with chicken. Add cheese to Naan, then add chicken. Top with onion and cilantro and bake at 450 or broil on high for 3 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.

Hawaiian Pizza
1 Naan Bread
3 tablespoons Pizza Sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce, drain on paper towel if it’s too wet)
1/4 cup pineapple chunks, drained and sliced
6-8 slices pepperoni
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Spread sauce over Naan bread, add cheese and pineapple. Bake at 450 or broil on high for 3 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.

Mushroom and Onion Pizza

3 tablespoons Pizza Sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce, drain on paper towel if it’s too wet)
3 mushrooms sliced (cooked with onions until softened)
2 slices of onion
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
pinch dry oregano

Spread sauce over Naan bread, add mushrooms and onions, top with cheese and oregano. Bake at 450 or broil on high for 3 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.

Thai Peanut Pizza

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Ingredients

1/4 cup Pizza Sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce, drain on paper towel if it's too wet)
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 Naan
1/4-1/2 cup cooked shredded chicken
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 diced green onions
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
pinch of carrot Julianne cut

Instructions

Heat sauce and chicken before beginning.
If you prefer you pizza extra crispy place in hot oven for 2 minutes before adding toppings.
Mix sauce with peanut butter
spread half the mixture on the Naan
Mix the chicken with the remaining sauce
Add cheese to Naan
then add chicken
top with onion, cilantro, and carrot.
Broil on high for 3 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

I've posted lots of tips on Naan Pizza in the post of this recipe.

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Eggs Benedict with Ham Enchiladas

Diane — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:48:07 +0000

Consider this to be the best Eggs Benedict Carrserole Dish ever! It’s simple to assemble and filled with all the delicious flavor in enchilada form, ham enchiladas slathered with quick hollandaise sauce, with the addition of cheese and asparagus to make this a complete meal, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Eggs Benedict Enchiladas

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This dish will KNOCK your socks OFF! It’s uncomplicated, perfect for holiday breakfasts and brunch.

Get ready for a fun twist on a classic breakfast item.

I have seen Eggs Benedict on menus for as long as I can remember, so whether you’ve enjoyed one or not it’s a classic breakfast item.

This is one you will LOVE, it’s easy to put together and will feed a crowd.

These enchiladas start with great ingredients and the hollandaise sauce is so easy, just wait until you see the secret to making it without any trouble.

Just a few minutes and this will be baking in the oven!

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