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Menu Plan Monday

I'm going to have to make this a quick post this week. I've got a ton of things to get ready before school tomorrow, so I'll have to add some weekly updates later. We have the usual busy schedule, plus the boy gets braces Tuesday, so it's not going to be a very exciting menu week. ...

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Menu Plan Monday - Family Favorites Edition

This week on Menu Plan Monday we are supposed to post a recipe that is a favorite of our family. Because our week is yet another busy one where we won't always make it home for dinner, I'm glad to share some of the things we usually like to eat since our menu this week isn't going ...

This weekend we did one of my favorite fall activities. We went apple picking at the local orchard! I don't know what it is about apple picking that makes me so happy, but it does. :) We decided to do a fun family project with our apples since we picked more than we could eat. We made apple pies for all of our neighbors and delivered them to their doors. It was a really fun project, and I'm very pleased with how the pies turned out. Here are some photos and my apple pie recipe so you can enjoy vicariously. :)



Apple Pie
Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 t ground nutmeg
1/2 t ground cinnamon
6 cups thinly sliced apples (about 6 medium) - I like to use a variety of different types in the pie.
2 T butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 pkg ready-made refrigerated pie crust (I like Pillsbury)

Directions:
Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Mix white sugar, flour, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir in apples. Turn into pastry-lined 9" pie plate; dot with butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover with top crust; seal and flute. Cut slits in top crust to vent. Cover edge with foil; remove foil during last 15 minutes of baking. Bake until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust, 40-50 minutes.
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Menu Plan Monday

Well, we survived the Eagle Scout project this weekend. Corey's race went off without a hitch. The weather even cooperated and didn't rain on us as predicted. He raised over $4000 for his Shoes for Kids project. We are very proud parents. :) Because of preparations for the race, ...

Here's a little movie of the apron I made for my partner in the Fall Flirty Apron Swap. We had to make an apron of their vacation request, and my partner wanted to go on a cruise vacation.

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Menu Plan Monday

Believe it or not, I actually cooked all of the things on my menu last week! Woo hoo! I did shift a couple of days around, but it still counts. :) I made a new breakfast meal this week - zucchini frittata - which was inspired by the wonderful breakfasts we had at the Alpine House ...

Here are a few more photos of the items I sent my partner in the Boo Spooky Apron Swap. I think the apron is really cute, and I thought my treat bag turned about pretty well, also. I did forget to send a pot holder (sorry Sharon), but I did put some goodies in her treat bag that hopefully she will enjoy.


I received my apron from my swap partner, Sharon, for the Boo Spooky Apron Swap! It is absolutely adorable! Sharon made it reversible so I can wear it year round. She also sent me a reversible bag to go with it. Thanks for such a lovely package, Sharon! Here are some pictures of my gift.

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Zucchini Frittata

This is a wonderful breakfast dish that is really easy to make. Ingredients1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup shredded zucchini1 t cooking oil3 eggs, beaten1/4 t salt1 cup shredded swiss cheese (I used cheddar)DirectionsIn an 8-in. ovenproof skillet over medium heat, saute onion and zucchini ...

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Meatza Pie

A different twist on traditional meatloaf.Ingredients:1 pound lean ground beef1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup evaporated milk1/3 cup spaghetti or pizza sauceshredded cheese (mozzarella), for topping1/4 teaspoon oreganoDirections:1. Mix together the hamburger, ...

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Honey Rosemary Chicken with Yukon Gold Potatoes

Ingredients4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (original recipe calls for chicken thighs)1 lb small Yukon gold potatoes (whole)1/2 med. onion, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped2 tbsp. honey1/2 tbsp. cornstarch1/2 tbsp. lemon juice1/2 tbsp. rosemarysalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsRinse ...

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Diet Coke Sloppy Joes

Ingredients 1 lb 96% lean ground beef 1 med onion, diced 1 1/2 tablespoon flour 1 can Diet Coke 2/3 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons dry mustard Directions Brown beef and onion, drain well. Stir in remaining ingredients. ...