Showing posts with label Cooking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cooking. Show all posts
January 13, 2012
First Snow Day...Soup's on!!
We have our fist official snow day here in cozy Ohio. Kids home from school and everything. We've been having fun all day....kinda a lazy day...but we always relax and just ENJOY our first snow day! Making Simple Soup and The Bread today....the house smells so good and the oven on is really warming the kitchen....take care and enjoy your day!!!
October 22, 2010
Meatball Dinner Party
My brother and his wife will join us for a nice meatball dinner on Saturday! Spent the afternoon making meatballs and cupcakes. Can't wait to see you guys!!! Here's the recipe and how to for Great Italian Meatballs! Sometime over the weekend or early next week I'll share the recipe for my favorite butter cream icing and our favorite way to use it on cupcakes.....so stay tuned friends!!!
October 19, 2010
Easy No Boil Mac and Cheese #2
I wish I could take credit for this recipe- it's THAT good...but I can't!! Gail over at The Grocery Cart Challenge has it Here. Go check her blog out....LOVE IT!! I did half her original recipe.
Easy No Boil Mac and Cheese
8 ounces cottage cheese (I used small curd)
8 ounces of uncooked macaroni (I used shells this time)
8 ounces water
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Salt, pepper- optional
Put cottage cheese, dry noodles, cheese and water in an 8x8 pan. Mix together well. Place in preheated 350 degree oven. Take out after 30 minutes and stir up good....the warm bits of cottage cheese will melt right in and mix with cheese to make a beautiful sauce. Take a bite to see if noodles are cooked through...be careful it'll be HOT! You can go up to 10 mins more...but don't over bake...it'll dry out. Serve as is or you could always add mushrooms, onions, cooked ground beef, ham, peas or even chili stirred in the end for chili mac! Let your imagination guide you. Eat and Enjoy!!!
This version is really good and more kinda like the shells and cheese you get from a box in texture. My original recipe found here is very rich and more a custardy old fashioned granny home style kind of mac and cheese...both recipes are pure cheesy goodness! This new recipe saves about half the cooking time...LOVE that!!
Easy No Boil Mac and Cheese
8 ounces cottage cheese (I used small curd)
8 ounces of uncooked macaroni (I used shells this time)
8 ounces water
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Salt, pepper- optional
Put cottage cheese, dry noodles, cheese and water in an 8x8 pan. Mix together well. Place in preheated 350 degree oven. Take out after 30 minutes and stir up good....the warm bits of cottage cheese will melt right in and mix with cheese to make a beautiful sauce. Take a bite to see if noodles are cooked through...be careful it'll be HOT! You can go up to 10 mins more...but don't over bake...it'll dry out. Serve as is or you could always add mushrooms, onions, cooked ground beef, ham, peas or even chili stirred in the end for chili mac! Let your imagination guide you. Eat and Enjoy!!!
This version is really good and more kinda like the shells and cheese you get from a box in texture. My original recipe found here is very rich and more a custardy old fashioned granny home style kind of mac and cheese...both recipes are pure cheesy goodness! This new recipe saves about half the cooking time...LOVE that!!
**If you'd like it a little saucier...just add a few more ounces water**
September 29, 2010
Zucchini Bread
Zucchini pureeMy dear Brother is still bringing me zucchini! His garden went in late so the goodies are still coming! This zucchini bread is kinda the same recipe as the applesauce bread with just a few minor changes. Zucchini being the main one!
1 2/3 cups white or wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoon spices (cinnamon, all spice or even pumpkin pie spice)
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup zucchini puree
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
350 degrees x 35 mins. In 8 inch ungreased pan mix all dry ingredients together. Mix all wet ingredients together in a large measuring cup then add to dry. Mix all to combine. Wipe sides of pan...bake at 350 for about 35 mins. To get zucchini puree...just peal, cube, boil and mash your zucchini.
Mixed up batter and extra puree for freezer
Finished Bread- Yum
September 16, 2010
Quick Applesauce Cake~ Yum
Here's the applesauce cake tutorial! This is the perfect time of year for this goodie! Enjoy!
Quick Applesauce cake
1 2/3 cups white or wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoon spices (cinnamon, all spice or even pumpkin pie spice)
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
350 degrees x 35 mins. In 8 inch ungreased pan mix all dry ingredients together. Mix all wet ingredients together in a large measuring cup then add to dry. Mix all to combine. Wipe sides of pan...bake at 350 for about 35 mins. Let cool...then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Eat and ENJOY! I recommend out on the back porch with a steamy hot cup of coffee....then go for a walk and let the newly fallen leaves crinkle and crackle under your feet as you walk!
Quick Applesauce cake
1 2/3 cups white or wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoon spices (cinnamon, all spice or even pumpkin pie spice)
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
350 degrees x 35 mins. In 8 inch ungreased pan mix all dry ingredients together. Mix all wet ingredients together in a large measuring cup then add to dry. Mix all to combine. Wipe sides of pan...bake at 350 for about 35 mins. Let cool...then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Eat and ENJOY! I recommend out on the back porch with a steamy hot cup of coffee....then go for a walk and let the newly fallen leaves crinkle and crackle under your feet as you walk!
September 8, 2010
BLT Cheat
I love bacon. I HATE to fry it. It makes the whole back of the house smell like bacon for days. It gets me greasy. I can't just fry a few pieces because a my family of 6 eats a ton. I usually bake it in the oven....that I can handle. Today I wanted a BLT and had the fresh hot tomatoes right off the plant. So I cheated....BIG time. And you know what.....it was perfectly good! All the bacon taste ....none of the bacon work. The secret weapon?? Bacon bits....good ones that actually taste like bacon. And a nice THICK layer of Mayo to hold them on although on the sandwhich in the picture they rested on the juicy tomatoes....that worked too. Try it one day......it makes BLT's that much easier!!
January 26, 2010
Tomato Talk
In this video you'll get a glimpse of how I deal with tomatoes plus you'll get to see a quick beef vegetable soup. Here's the "official" recipe. You can leave out the ground beef for just a veggie soup.
1 lbs browned ground beef
1 large can tomato sauce or (5 large tomatoes)
Diced potatoes (about 2 large or 2 cans pre diced)
Mixed veggies (1 can or /2 bag frozen or anything leftover)
2 beef bullion cubes (or 1 can beef broth)
Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste.
Heat all together- eat! Serve with a good crusty bread.
1 lbs browned ground beef
1 large can tomato sauce or (5 large tomatoes)
Diced potatoes (about 2 large or 2 cans pre diced)
Mixed veggies (1 can or /2 bag frozen or anything leftover)
2 beef bullion cubes (or 1 can beef broth)
Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste.
Heat all together- eat! Serve with a good crusty bread.
~Moxie
January 10, 2010
Sunshine Fruit Salad 2 Ways
I like to keep canned fruits on hand in the pantry. We eat a lot of fresh too....but canned keeps me from always having to run to the store when the fresh runs out. Some really nice cobblers, crisps and pies can be had from canned fruit...and just some simple fruit salads. This is one of our favorites. Here's all you'll need:
Sunshine fruit salad
1 can pineapple chunks
1 can mandarin oranges
maraschino cherries
Drained and mix together the pineapple and mandarin oranges then top with a few maraschino cherries. That's it!
For a Fancier kicked up version good enough for any potluck or carry in....
Fancy Sunshine Fruit Salad
1 small box pudding (banana, vanilla, OR lemon-all are equally good)
1 can pineapple chunks
1 can mandarin oranges
1/2 cup coconut flakes
maraschino cherries
Chopped walnuts
Drain and mix pineapple, mandarin oranges and coconut....set aside. In a separate bowl mix pudding up only using HALF the milk called for (you want it THICK). Mix pudding with fruit, stir to coat well...but try not to crush the fruit. Top with chopped walnuts and a cherry. This is SO good and tastes like an ice cream sunday!! You can make it a little healthier by using skim milk and a sugar free pudding mix if you need to.
P.S. When you finish up your jar of maraschino cherries DON'T toss the syrup down the drain...take it and mix with a cold glass of milk for a really yummy treat-Cherry Milk...every bit as good as strawberry!
Sunshine fruit salad
1 can pineapple chunks
1 can mandarin oranges
maraschino cherries
Drained and mix together the pineapple and mandarin oranges then top with a few maraschino cherries. That's it!
For a Fancier kicked up version good enough for any potluck or carry in....
Fancy Sunshine Fruit Salad
1 small box pudding (banana, vanilla, OR lemon-all are equally good)
1 can pineapple chunks
1 can mandarin oranges
1/2 cup coconut flakes
maraschino cherries
Chopped walnuts
Drain and mix pineapple, mandarin oranges and coconut....set aside. In a separate bowl mix pudding up only using HALF the milk called for (you want it THICK). Mix pudding with fruit, stir to coat well...but try not to crush the fruit. Top with chopped walnuts and a cherry. This is SO good and tastes like an ice cream sunday!! You can make it a little healthier by using skim milk and a sugar free pudding mix if you need to.
P.S. When you finish up your jar of maraschino cherries DON'T toss the syrup down the drain...take it and mix with a cold glass of milk for a really yummy treat-Cherry Milk...every bit as good as strawberry!
~Moxie
January 2, 2010
No Bake Caramel Popcorn
Who doesn't love caramel popcorn? I know there are some that don't ...but not at this house.
Most traditional recipes have you make the caramel then you have to BAKE the batch for some length of time. Well I never seem to be able to think ahead that long when we want it! If we rent a movie and someone says Caramel popcorn....with this recipe I can have it DONE in about 15 mins! I have used this recipe for about 6 years and learned it from a gal who taught my son when he went to head start. Thanks ~S!!! One note about the popcorn...you can use microwave kind but use 2 bags...I would use plain but if all you have is the buttered kind...it will taste slightly different...but not much. We use our air popper or just pop in a pan on the stove. I have read that you can pop corn in a simple brown paper lunch sack in the microwave too-who knew?!?
No Bake Caramel Popcorn
1/3 cup popcorn popped
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup butter
1 2/3 Tablespoon vinegar
Make popcorn and set aside in large bowl. In a large pan combine sugar, water, butter and vinegar. Turn to high/med high (you want this to boil) Stir just until butter melts and it all looks mixed while it's heating up.-Don't stir again. Now you'll want this to boil. Let it boil until you start to see some of it turn an amber color...this part can happen FAST so watch to not burn it! Once it turns amber, remove from heat and stir quickly to mix color...pour over popcorn and mix well with a large spoon. Keep hands and fingers off the syrup as it will BURN you!! Let cool, then eat. We always add peanuts with ours. Just toss some into the corn after you pop it.
Popped corn and peanuts waiting for their bath in caramel.
Ingredients mixed and stirred...waiting to turn amber.
We have reached an amber color..see it starting to show? This is all you need...don't go till everything in the pot turns amber or it will most likely burn. When it looks like this just pull the pan from heat and stir to mix the color up.
Now just pour over popcorn and stir to mix it all well. Don't get it on your hands...it's HOT! Let cool then go eat it up and remember to share!!
Here's a quick video on the microwave popped corn...I would skip the staple and just fold twice like the above article said!
DIY Microwave Popcorn For About $0.10 -
ENJOY!!
~Moxie
Most traditional recipes have you make the caramel then you have to BAKE the batch for some length of time. Well I never seem to be able to think ahead that long when we want it! If we rent a movie and someone says Caramel popcorn....with this recipe I can have it DONE in about 15 mins! I have used this recipe for about 6 years and learned it from a gal who taught my son when he went to head start. Thanks ~S!!! One note about the popcorn...you can use microwave kind but use 2 bags...I would use plain but if all you have is the buttered kind...it will taste slightly different...but not much. We use our air popper or just pop in a pan on the stove. I have read that you can pop corn in a simple brown paper lunch sack in the microwave too-who knew?!?
No Bake Caramel Popcorn
1/3 cup popcorn popped
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup butter
1 2/3 Tablespoon vinegar
Make popcorn and set aside in large bowl. In a large pan combine sugar, water, butter and vinegar. Turn to high/med high (you want this to boil) Stir just until butter melts and it all looks mixed while it's heating up.-Don't stir again. Now you'll want this to boil. Let it boil until you start to see some of it turn an amber color...this part can happen FAST so watch to not burn it! Once it turns amber, remove from heat and stir quickly to mix color...pour over popcorn and mix well with a large spoon. Keep hands and fingers off the syrup as it will BURN you!! Let cool, then eat. We always add peanuts with ours. Just toss some into the corn after you pop it.
Popped corn and peanuts waiting for their bath in caramel.
Ingredients mixed and stirred...waiting to turn amber.
We have reached an amber color..see it starting to show? This is all you need...don't go till everything in the pot turns amber or it will most likely burn. When it looks like this just pull the pan from heat and stir to mix the color up.
Now just pour over popcorn and stir to mix it all well. Don't get it on your hands...it's HOT! Let cool then go eat it up and remember to share!!
Here's a quick video on the microwave popped corn...I would skip the staple and just fold twice like the above article said!
DIY Microwave Popcorn For About $0.10 -
ENJOY!!
~Moxie
December 19, 2009
Quick & CUTE No Bake Cookies
2 boxes White Oreo dipped cookies (there's only 12 per box)
Icing tubes ~orange and black
Draw cute little snowmen faces for a quick take along tray or quick gift. You can also do snowflake patterns in blue icing or use red and green to make holly. For the holly and snowflakes you can use the chocolate dipped cookies. You can also dip the oreos yourself but then that would make more work. The plate....just punch many holes and string something pretty through it....good lacing/sewing practice for the youngsters! Have them do a bunch to keep on hand....just stack them in the closet for a grab and go gift! The cookie idea is not my brain child...I saw them in a magazine one year, but I forget what one...LOL! Just sharing the idea.
~Moxie
December 18, 2009
Brownie Cookies
We are going to take my children's' Great Granny out on a car tour this weekend to see the beautiful lights in her area. I wanted to take a quick gift of brownie cookies along with us. These are really quick and simple because they start with a boxed mix, use your favorite brand...you can add mini chocolate chips and walnuts too. You can also opt to leave the powdered sugar off....but I think for Christmas they look pretty this way.
Quick Brownie Cookies
1 Box Brownie Mix
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup oil
3 Tablespoons water
2 eggs
powdered sugar
Mix all till combined then chill dough till firm....about 1 hour. Put enough powdered sugar into bowl to roll dough in. Drop by rounded teaspoonful into powdered sugar....roll gently with fingers to coat then place on pan. I use non stick. You may need to grease yours if not. Bake about 10 mins till set....they will look not wet when just done....don't over do it!
For a quick presentation I punched some holes in a paper plate...ran some burgundy yarn through and tied a nice ribbon. Then placed it in a gallon sized zipper bag. The tag is a simple star cut from a brown paper grocery sack then I used my sharpie marker to make fake stitching and a quick note! Kinda country cute and Easy :) Share some home baked LOVE with someone dear today!!
~Moxie
December 14, 2009
Menu Monday
Monday~ Chicken Sandwich, Home fries, Apple Sauce
Tuesday~ Tacos, Refired Beans, Black Bean Salad (I will make a LARGE amount of meat and then just use it for the chili and enchiladas. This will make the work load easier this week.)
Wednesday~ Chili, Cornbread
Thursday~ Enchiladas, Salad, Pineapple
Friday~ Pizza, Veggie Tray
Saturday~Turkey and Noodles, Green beans (I have some nice white breast turkey meat left in the freezer....I'll make some homemade noodles to go with.)
Sunday~ Pork Chops, Roasted Potatoes, Cooked Carrots
Snacks~ Fudge, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pumpkin Bread
It's a busy week ahead! I like to finish up shopping, get the gifts all wrapped up and finish any tasks left this week. I do not have to host a meal after all this year....but will be bringing food to both parties we're attending... so I'll have some cooking to do the week of Christmas. I'll do some baking this week too for my family. Hope everyone has a great week ahead!
~Moxie
Tuesday~ Tacos, Refired Beans, Black Bean Salad (I will make a LARGE amount of meat and then just use it for the chili and enchiladas. This will make the work load easier this week.)
Wednesday~ Chili, Cornbread
Thursday~ Enchiladas, Salad, Pineapple
Friday~ Pizza, Veggie Tray
Saturday~Turkey and Noodles, Green beans (I have some nice white breast turkey meat left in the freezer....I'll make some homemade noodles to go with.)
Sunday~ Pork Chops, Roasted Potatoes, Cooked Carrots
Snacks~ Fudge, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pumpkin Bread
It's a busy week ahead! I like to finish up shopping, get the gifts all wrapped up and finish any tasks left this week. I do not have to host a meal after all this year....but will be bringing food to both parties we're attending... so I'll have some cooking to do the week of Christmas. I'll do some baking this week too for my family. Hope everyone has a great week ahead!
~Moxie
December 9, 2009
Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast
Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast
Apple pie Filing
Homemade Caramel Dip
2 Slices Bread
2 Eggs -mixed for dipping
Whipped cream topping (optional)
1 serious sweet tooth
Sorry the video wasn't centered as well as it could be. I don't have a tripod so I use a lump of clay to position my camera! LOL, how's that for low budget filming!
Enjoy!!! And thanks for stopping by to visit!
~Moxie
Apple pie Filing
Homemade Caramel Dip
2 Slices Bread
2 Eggs -mixed for dipping
Whipped cream topping (optional)
1 serious sweet tooth
Sorry the video wasn't centered as well as it could be. I don't have a tripod so I use a lump of clay to position my camera! LOL, how's that for low budget filming!
Enjoy!!! And thanks for stopping by to visit!
~Moxie
December 8, 2009
Quick Rustic Apple Tart
I had six apples that somehow got lost in the bin that were very soft. So I thawed out one of my pre prepped pie shells and made a quick tart type dish to go with supper. Six apples were too much for the shell to hold so I just cooked down the rest on the stove and added water to make a small jar of apple pie filling/topping. I will use this later this week to make some stuffed french toast topped with warm apple topping. I'll show you that one later....it's a real treat!
Quick Tart
3-4 Apples peeled cored and sliced
2 Tablespoons cornstarch or 3 flour
1/2 cup sugar more or less depending on if your apples are tart or sweet
1 Tablespoon cinnamon (I like MORE!)
1 pie shell
In a large bowl mix apple slices, cornstarch, sugar and cinnamon. Spread pie shell on baking sheet. Dump apples into center of shell. Fold edges up to form a rim. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 mins. till apples are soft. You may need to drape with foil half way through to keep edges from browning too deep. This does not end up really saucy like an apple pie (probably because there's no lid to hold the moisture in) so we like to drizzle with some caramel sauce....so good!
Enjoy!
~Moxie
December 3, 2009
Simple Supper: Smoked Sausage Bake
This is a very simple meal that you may catch a lot on my menu plans during the winter. It's quick and easy yet filling and good! Here's what you'll need:
1 pk smoked sausage
5 or more potatoes scrubbed and cubed
1 green pepper diced
1 onion rough chopped
Italian dressing enough to coat
Salt, pepper, garlic powder
Take the smoked sausage and slice it into thick rounds or cubes. Scrub potatoes and cut into chunky hunks, we like to leave the skins on but you could peel if you'd like...rough chunk some onion too and then 1 or two green peppers. Think rustic fork friendly- yet chunky bites. Put all this into a 9x13 pan then pour Italian dressing over all to coat-stir well. Bake at 350 till potatoes are fork tender...maybe 30-40 mins. Make as much or as little as your family needs....we usually do a 9x13 pan but you could just fill an 8x8. I like to sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Red pepper flakes are nice too...if you like it HOT!
Here it is all roasted up and half eaten....LOL!
We usually have some leftover for lunch the next day...for a quick change up, I like to reheat mine in the microwave with a slice of American cheese melted on it!
Hope you try this quick easy one dish meal!
November 23, 2009
Easy "Pat in the Pan" Pie Crust Video
"I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving."
~ Psalm 69:30
Are you about ready? Only a few days left till Thanksgiving. Today I'm washing my table cloth and looking over my pots and pans so I know just what to cook where. Other than a last minute bathroom wipe down and a few odds and ends...I'm ready (BIG sigh of relief). I am thankful that this year things are finished early! Here's a quick pie crust recipe for those of you who may still have a lot of baking to get done...it's super easy and super fast with little or no clean up...now that's my kind of cooking
mass produce with no mess!! You can also prep this recipe ahead and either keep in the fridge or freezer for future use.
(The pie guard I show in the video...I forgot to mention...but please don't throw it away! Just wipe it off and store right with your pie plates...it will last for YEARS! )
I was thinking about putting up a piece of blank poster board and letting people write things they are thankful for during the party. The kids, their father and I will put a few on to start things off for everyone. I encourage you to think back over the past year about how the Lord has blessed you and your family...and then thank Him heartily and with a deep gratitude!! What traditions does your family hold dear?? Here's a bit about what Thanksgiving means for me personally...
Thoughtfulness
Happiness
Awesome family togetherness
Next generations memories
Kindness, Kindred Spirits
Salvation, Savior
Gracious giving, God's Grace
I am thankful for my family
Very generous is my Lord, VICTORY
I am thankful for all my blessings
No problem is too big for God-ever
God is SO good
I didn't post my menu cuz I'm just gonna wing it this week until Thursday! I have enough quick fix items around for the next few days and will just finish up the last bit of leftovers to have fridge space cleared up. I won't be posting anything new till after the holiday....so
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
November 21, 2009
Oodles Of Noodles Part 2: Video
I've talked about noodles before in my first post Oodles of Noodles. Turkey and noodles will be one of the many meals we'll make from the leftover Thanksgiving dinner. I'll take the homemade noodles and cook them in turkey broth and serve this with the leftover mashed potatoes and reheated turkey meat. We usually make this with boiled chicken...but it's good with turkey too! I've recently discovered Onetruemedia and decided this would be the perfect topic for my first instructional video! This was filmed simply from my digital camera that I set on the counter....it worked out pretty good for a first attempt...so maybe in the future I'll consider another. Here's the recipe I use....although I don't actually measure....just go for a lump of dough you can roll out. It goes pretty fast...I'd say it takes around 5 minutes or less from start to finish for me in real life...unusually I can put the pot of broth on and by the time it boils...the noodles are nearly ready to go in. The video is longer because I was talking and trying to make sure I explained it all and didn't miss something.
Egg Noodles
1 Cup flour
2 Large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
Mix all together...roll out into thin disk. Cut into desired lengths. Boil in water or broth till done...about 10 mins give or take depending on how thick you make them.
Here's the finished batch ready for the freezer. I let them dry for about 2 hours... just so they wouldn't all stick together when frozen. I decided to freeze them for space issues in the fridge with Thanksgiving so near. I'll just pull them out and cook from frozen when I need them. If you are going to do this meal for a big group and need a BUNCH....make the noodles a few days ahead (or even weeks if you freeze them) to save the stress of doing it all at once. Less stress is always a good thing plus you'll get more time to visit and relax with your group (I know I need more Mary moments in my home than Martha moments) .
If you just can't find the time to try these noodles....you are in luck....there is a frozen product that is very comparable to these....it's Reames Home Style Frozen Egg Noodles...they can be found in your frozen food case...and they're pretty close to these homemade ones. But I HOPE that you will one day try to make them yourself. They really are easy and quick. As always...thanks for stopping by!
November 11, 2009
Super Easy Granola Bars
Props going out to Lynn's Kitchen Adventures for this easy recipe. We have used it a LOT since I found it...it's really that good! THANKS Lynn!!! Here's the recipe plus a few tips:Easy Granola Bars
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats ( I have used regular and it's just fine here)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (can use homemade here)
2 tablespoons butter melted
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup chocolate chips (or any kind)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all together. Press into a greased 9×13 pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cook longer for a more crisp bar. Let cool 5 minutes and then cut. Let cool completely before eating.
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats ( I have used regular and it's just fine here)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (can use homemade here)
2 tablespoons butter melted
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup chocolate chips (or any kind)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all together. Press into a greased 9×13 pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cook longer for a more crisp bar. Let cool 5 minutes and then cut. Let cool completely before eating.
I didn't have any chocolate chips so this time I used peanut butter chips and white chocolate chips-YUM. Use what you like and you can use dried fruits also like raisins, cranberries, cherries, or apricots. Chopped nuts may be added too for more protein, honestly whatever you like...chuck it on in!
I like to use my old but washed out baggies for messy spreading jobs like this...a bit of butter on your hands will keep you from sticking too!And finally...I'd like to take a moment to thank all our Veterans on this fine Veterans Day....Every moment of freedom I've got is because of the wonderful men and women who fight for me and my littles and our Country! May Gob bless each and every one of you! And for my family in the service...I think and pray for you often!
November 9, 2009
Menu Monday
Menu II
Monday- No Boil EASY Homemade Mac and Cheese, Apple Slices w/Homemade Caramel Dip,Green Beans
Tuesday- Fish Sandwiches, Home Fries, Fruit cup.
Wednesday- Spaghetti and Meat Balls, Salad, Garlic Bread
Thursday- Breaded and Baked Chicken Strips, Rice and Lentil side dish, Broccoli Normandy
Friday- Pizza, Yogurt Cups, Veggie Tray
Saturday- Grilled Cheese, Chicken Noodle/veggie Soup, Sunshine Fruit Bowl.
Sunday- Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots.
Snacks to Make
The chicken noodle/veggie soup will be made from any leftover chicken strips and the leftover broccoli Normandy (this is just a frozen bag mix of broccoli cauliflower and carrots) plus any leftover green beans from Monday. I could even throw in a scoop or two of the lentil and rice side dish if I were to want to instead of noodles for the starch...we'll see! I'll share a few of the recipes this week as time allows...we are finishing our kitchen redo up this week-hopefully! The walls are painted and now we just have the floor to finish up. Then I have to put it all back together and CLEAN it all before Thanksgiving gets here! Happy cooking everybody! May we nourish our families body's and their spirits this week as best as we can through the Lord!!!
November 7, 2009
Thanksgiving Feast Menu
Bountiful Thanksgiving, Turkey on Oak Leaf
It isn't so far off now, is it? I get to host this year -but my group isn't too big this time....only 11. 11 is a nice cozy number and just right for being able to give personal attention to each of my guests! It is such a blessing to be able to open our homes to others through out the year. I'm looking forward to this year...I have a lot to be thankful for! Maybe I'll do a thankful for post later. We are redoing our kitchen just a bit right now. Some painting and new peel and stick linoleum....it's a very frugal change....but it really needed it. The wall paper was so warn from washing that it shed every time I wiped it! I just hope it's all done before my guests come. I'll post before and afters when it's all done. So on to the menu. I'll be picking up the items in the next week except the turkey. That I get the week of and just let him thaw in the fridge until it's time to cook him....plus the longer you wait on the turkey....the lower the price per pound gets!! I will be getting 2 or 3 this year when they go on sale as I have some extra space in the freezer.
Thanksgiving Menu
Roasted Turkey and gravy
Cranberry sauce
Mashed potatoes
Sweet potato casserole
Country Green beans
Sweet and sour cucumbers
Stuffing
"The" Bread and honey butter
Pumpkin bread (My Mom is bringing this)
Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake (My Mom is bringing this)
Coffee
Iced tea
Milk
Juice
Water
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