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Menu Plan Monday

The grocery money is getting low for this month, so this week I'm trying to use what we have around the house to make our meals. I don't have a lot in the freezer right now, so our meals might be a bit odd for June. For example, I did have a turkey in the freezer (I tend to buy ...

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Butter Pecan Coconut Cake

Don't let the title of this cake fool you. I personally don't care for desserts with nuts or coconut, so if I read the title, I probably wouldn't even try this cake. But, my friend Debbie made it for our church book club this month, and it was awesome! My husband described it as ...

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Menu Plan Monday

We had a good time this past week. My computer workshops went well, and the Skillet concert was amazing. We went swimming at my parents' house on Saturday, and today the boys went rock climbing while I worked on eMINTS lesson plans for the coming week. I made my first messenger ...

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My New Messenger Bag

I know this has nothing to do with dinner, but I really wanted to share my new crafty activity. I branched out from apron sewing and made my first bag! I was "sew" excited about this project. I made my first zipper pocket ever, and the bag is fully lined. I am very proud of how ...

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Orange-Pepper Chicken

Ingredients:4 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 cups orange juice1 cup chopped celery1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms, drained4 t dried minced onion1 T minced fresh parsley or 1 t dried parsley1/4 t pepper3 T cornstarch3 T cold waterDirections:Combine first 7 ingredients in a 3-qt slow ...

So far this summer I have participated in two summer apron swaps: The Sassy Apron Swap and The Flirty Apron Swap. I have really enjoyed sewing again, and it is "sew" fun to make these surprise gifts for someone else. It's kind of like having a secret pal that lives far away that you don't know. :) Of course, it's also fun to receive a package as well! Here are some pictures of the aprons I made and the aprons I received. Enjoy!


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Bubble Up Enchiladas

Ingredients 1 pound extra lean ground beef (93/7) 1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso mild enchilada sauce 1 (8 ounce) can no sodium added tomato sauce 1 can Pillsbury Grands Jr. Golden Layers Flaky Biscuits 1 cup reduced fat 2% milk sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Directions Preheat ...

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Menu Plan Monday

Last week's meals were wonderful. I enjoyed getting to eat so many fish dishes. :) The Padre Island Shells were wonderfuly flavorful, and my own recipe for Mexican Gumbo was outstanding. This week is a full one for us, like usual. I am teaching computer workshops almost every week ...

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Mexican Gumbo

This is my take on a favorite from Qdoba. It is awesome and very filling! Ingredients: For soup: 4 cups chicken broth 1 T chili powder 1 T cumin 1 4 oz. can chopped green chiles 4 14.5 oz cans Hunt's Fire Roasted Tomatoes ½ cup chopped onion 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, ...

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Rosemary and Garlic Pork Loin

Ingredients 1 pound lean pork tenderloin, use one whole loin 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 medium garlic clove(s), crushed 2 Tbsp rosemary, fresh 1/2 tsp table salt 1 tsp black pepper Directions Place pork on a large sheet of plastic wrap. In a small bowl, mix together oil, garlic, rosemary, ...

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Padre Island Shells

Ingredients:2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion4 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups milk1 large tomato, peeled andchopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1-1/4 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese3-1/2 cup medium shell pasta,cooked ...

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Menu Plan Monday

School's out for the summer! Well, for me, not really because I start teaching new eMINTS classes (those are the computer classes I teach) on Monday. But, it still sounds good. :-) Last week's meals were great, especially the grilled bacon-wrapped hot dogs. I will be keeping those ...