This week was busy but fun. I helped my son work on his Eagle Scout project, which basically meant I was his chauffeur while he contacted businesses to support his project. My husband's family came to visit for an extended weekend, and we had a great time getting to spend time together. ...
Ingredients¾ c (3/4 stick) Butter Flavor Crisco Shortening1 ¼ cups firmly packed light brown sugar1 egg1/3 cup milk1 ½ teaspoons vanilla3 cups quick oats, uncooked1 cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon cinnamon1 cup raisins1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts(I ...
1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.
Here are my “random” things. Not very exciting, but that' me. :)
1. I like Barry Manilow. It makes me feel very old (yes, I’m 38) and geeky to admit that.
2. I’m a stay-at-home mom wannabe. I love to cook and sew and take care of my family. I just can’t seem to give up my teaching gig (love those kids too much).
3. My 13-year-old son is actually a really nice kid and enjoys spending time with his parents. (Egads! A teenager that still claims his family – amazing!)
4. I actually wear an apron when I cook and don’t find it to be demeaning to me as a woman. I’m a messy cook and I have really cute aprons!
5. I have a secret desire to dye to my hair pink and be in a rock band. Sadly, I can’t sing and the only instrument I play well is the clarinet. Not quite rock band material.
6. I hate to clean my house. Luckily, my husband is somewhat of a neat freak and keeps it looking great.
Hmmm..... now to tag some others:
Debbie
I know this has nothing to do with menu planning, but I'm so proud that I just have to share. My younger brother, Chris, competed in the New York City Triathalon today. We got to watch his progress online and even watched him cross the finish line live on a webcam - pretty cool! ...
You may have noticed that I didn't post a menu last week. We actually went on vacation! We spent a wonderful week in Wyoming visiting the Tetons and Yellowstone. It was so nice to escape the heat and humidity of Missouri. In Wyoming, we had mornings with temperatures in the 40s ...
Ingredients:1 can buttermilk biscuits (sm. 10 count kind - I use the 100 calorie ones)10 TB pizza sauce2 ounces part skim Mozzarella cheese1/4 cup onion, chopped1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped (I leave this out)20 slices turkey pepperoni, chopped (or substitute your favorite meat - ...
These tasty muffins are great with soups and stews, and I love to to serve them even when we grill. They are quick and easy to make when you want a nice side bread with dinner. Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 ...
I had some cilantro in the garden that I wanted to use, so I came up with this recipe. It turned out very well, so I thought I would share. Ingredients:3 4oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts Marinade:2 T olive oil1/4 cup lime juice3-4 T chopped, fresh cilantro1 T minced ...
I used some of my mutant zucchini last night to make this tasty side dish. Here's what I did: Slice a zucchini into 1/2 inch slices (or a little thinner). Marinate them in Italian dressing for a couple of hours. Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the slices on the grill, ...
Well, I thought we might never get anything from our first attempt at a garden. First, we kept battling rain that washed away all of our green bean seeds. Then we had two hail storms that pounded our tomato and watermelon plants. Our latest challenge was an invasion of Japanese ...
Ingredients1 cup chopped artichoke hearts (canned or frozen and thawed)1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed8 oz. cream cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes1/4 tsp salt1/8 tsp garlic powderDash ground pepperOn the side:Crackers, Chips, toasted breadDirections1. ...
My mother-in-law makes these in the summer and they are quite good. I don't normally eat cucumbers, but I really enjoy these. You will see two recipes here. The first one is my mother-in-law's and the second is from my friend Stefanie. They are both very similar and tasty. :)Mother-in-law ...
Makes 2 footlong sandwichesIngredients:2 (1 lb) packages frozen meatballs, Italian style2 loaves bakery Italian bread1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon italian seasoning1 dash garlic powder2 ...
fresh spinach (or other lettuce)1 green bell pepper1 red or yellow pepper1 cucumbercherry or grape tomatoes1 package of feta cheesebalsamic vinegrette dressingChop up salad and veggies, toss in fetta cheese, and balsamic dressing to taste.Recipe from Christy Patri ...
2 bunches of spinach1 pint of fresh strawberriesWash spinach and slice strawberries. Place both in salad bowl. Toss with dressing just before serving.Dressing:1/2 cup sugar1/4 tsp. paprika1 tablespoon poppyseeds1/4 cup vinegar1/2 cup oil2 green onions chopped1/4 T Worcestershire ...
IngredientsDevil's Food Cake Mix1 jar of carmel1 can of sweetened condensed milktoffee bitsDirectionsBake Devil's Food Cake mix according to box directions. While cake is baking, mix 1 jar of carmel with 1 can of condensed milk. While cake is hot, poke holes (with fork) in it. Then ...
Ingredients1 pkg. (8oz.) cream cheese, softened1/4 c. frozen limeade concentrate, partially thawed2 tbs. orange juice1/2 cup thawed Cool WhipDirectionsBeat cream cheese, limeade, and orange juice in medium bowl on medium speed of mixer, until well blended. Gently stir in Cool Whip. ...
Serves 10Ingredients3 cups chicken, cooked and diced1/2 cup green peppers, chopped1 can green chilies10 flour tortillas (I prefer soft taco size)1 can cream of chicken soup1/2 cup green onion1 cup shredded colby cheese1/2 cup picante sauce8 oz. sour creamDirectionsMix cooked, diced ...
In a 9 X 13 pan spray PamPress in crust1 cup graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup butter1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup chopped pecansCAKEMix together-1 white cake mix1 cup boiling water1 box strawberry jello1/2 cup oil4 eggsPour into panFillingBeat-1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese1/2 cup sugar1 eggDrop into ...
Last week was the first week since December that I did not post my menu for the week! I wasn't being a slacker. We were in San Antonio for the National Education Computing Conference. Both Corey and I were presenters at the conference. Yes, I mean Corey! My ever-so-ambitious 13-year-old ...
My mother-in-law always makes these appetizers when we have family get-togethers and we all fight over them. The first time I saw them, I thought they were weird, but they are now one of my favorites. :) Ingredients:Claussen Kosher Dill MinisBudding Ham or Beef (the really thin ...
This is a fast, easy pie that is relatively low in fat and calories. I made it for our 4th of July dessert tonight and changed it up a bit by using white chocolate pudding instead of regular chocolate.Ingredients1 Reduced-Fat Graham Cracker Pie Crust (6oz)1-1/4 c. cold skim milk2 ...
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