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Menu Plan Monday - It's Grilling Week!

We had a fabulous weekend camping at Big Spring in Van Buren, MO. It is my favorite camping spot in the whole state. The weather was perfect - highs of 80 and lows in the mid 50s. I couldn't have asked for better. We got to hike, float, and eat lots of great camping food. Life is ...

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Easy Cupcake Bites

I think I like these more than the pops. They look really impressive. Just like the Cupcake Pops recipe, be sure to go to the Bakerella site to see pictures on how to make these.Ingredients1 box cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)1 can cream cheese frosting (or vanilla) ...

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Cupcake Pops

These are simply the cutest treats! They aren't really hard to make, but they do take some time. It's a great Saturday project. :) If you decide to make these, be sure to go to the Bakerella site. She has pictures and a video that will really be helpful. I posted the recipe here ...

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Grilled Honey Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients 3 T honey 2 t Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 dash of onion powder 3 4 oz lean boneless pork chops Directions 1. Heat coals ...

Ingredients
4 medium-sized Vidalia onions or other types of sweet onions
2 T balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 cup olive oil
1-2 T freshly grated Parmesan cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Peel onions, cut in to slices about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick, and separate into rings. Put onion rings into a large Ziploc bag.
In a small bowl, stir together balsamic vinegar, seasoned salt, and dried thyme. Whisk in olive oil. Pour marinade into plastic bag and let onions marinate in the refrigerator 4 hours or longer, turning a few times if you're home.

Preheat oven to 400 F/200 C. While oven preheats, drain onions in a colander placed in the sink. Spray non-stick baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray. Arrange onions on baking sheet, putting them in a single layer as much as you can.

Roast onions 30-40 minutes, turning about every 10 minutes. Onions are done when they are nicely browned, especially on the edges. Remove onions to serving dish, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, season to taste with ground black pepper and serve hot.

Recipe adapted from one at Kayln's Kitchen
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Chili Ranch Grilled Pork

These are incredibly tasty and easy to make. Ingredients 3 boneless pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (4 oz each) 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Ranch Ligh dressing 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Directions 1. Heat gas or charcoal ...

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Menu Plan Monday

What a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! I actually was able to turn this into a 5-day weekend for myself. I have never taken my personal days at school, and because my summer is going to be very minimal this year due to computer trainings and my library extended contract (I will ...

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7-Up Bundt Cake

Ingredients1 box lemon cake mix1 box 3.4 ounce box instant lemon flavored pudding mix1 1/2 cups 7-up4 eggs3/4 cup vegetable oilDirectionsIn a large bowl, mix all ingredients until smooth. Pour into greased and floured 10 inch fluted cake pan and bake at 325 degrees for about 45 ...

Makes 15 muffins.


Ingredients
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 ounces instant vanilla pudding (I use sugar free)
2/3 cups brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sour cream (I use fat free)
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, with juice
1/2 cup oil

Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pudding mix, and stir in brown sugar.

In a separate bowl, combine the egg and sour cream. Fold in the pineapple and oil. Add the egg-pineapple mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until moistened. Batter will be thick.

Bake for 15 minutes.
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Mom's Lasagna

I know everyone has their favorite lasagna recipe and that you probably don't need me to post another one, but this is the one I use and like, so I'm putting it here for me. :) It's simple and kid friendly because it doesn't have "chunks" as my son would say or "weird green stuff". Ingredients 1 ...

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Cereal Cookies

You can make these with either frosted flakes or rice crispies. When I make them with frosted flakes, I don't do the chocolate layer on top.(Sorry for the bad photo - my camera is broken and I had to take this with my hubby's iPhone)Ingredients1 cup sugar1 cup corn syrup1 cup creamy ...

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Good for you Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, chopped2 carrots, peeled and chopped3 cloves garlic, chopped2 (14 ounce) cans Italian style diced tomatoes, undrained2 cups chicken broth or stockpinch of red pepper flakes1 teaspoon balsamic or red wine vinegar1 teaspoon honey3/4 cup evaporated ...

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Good Morning Muffins

(Sorry for the bad photo - my camera is broken and I had to take this with my hubby's iPhone)Makes 18 muffins (I actually got 24 out of the recipe)Ingredients4 cups flour1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons baking powder1/2 cup shortening (can use 1/4 cup shortening with 1/4 cup butter)2 ...

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Croque Monsieur

Ingredients2 tablespoons unsalted butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups hot milk1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperPinch nutmeg12 ounces Gruyere, grated (5 cups)1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan16 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removedDijon mustard8 ...

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Raspberry Buttermilk Cake

Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened2/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 large egg1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk1 cup fresh raspberries ...

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Chicken Parmesan Burgers

(Sorry for the bad photo - my camera is broken and I had to take this with an iPhone - they really do look much better than this)Ingredients1 lb. ground chicken (I used breast meat)1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup plain bread crumbs2 tsp. Italian seasoning1/4 cup chopped flatleaf ...

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Menu Plan Monday

Let the sun shine! After three weeks of rain, we finally had a beautiful, sunny day today! The boys finally got to do their birthday rock climbing trip and had a great time. I went hiking with my parents, and then we went to watch the boys climb for a while. After having a rather ...

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Menu Plan Monday

Happy Mother's Day! I hope everyone had a wonderful day with their families today. I woke up with a rather annoying cold, but still had a great day. The boys made breakfast for me, I got to read for a while, and I took a very long nap. I also got to see the new Star Trek movie, ...

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Pea Soup

This is my mother-in-law’s recipe, and it is simple and tastes great! It's also loaded with fiber - 9 grams per serving! I make a batch a freeze it in individual portions and bring it for lunch. :) There's no way to make pea soup look appetizing, but I went ahead and posted a picture ...

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Menu Plan Monday

I have some new readers to my blog after sharing my computer mom geekiness (is that a word?) with a local MOPS group, so I thought I should explain the method to my madness. :-)You might wonder why I start my menu posts each week with highlights from my family's life. I do it for ...

Well, even though last year's garden wasn't the most successful, we decided to give it a try again this year. We even expanded to another box. Last year the horribly rainy spring really hurt us, and unfortunately, it's been raining ever since we got our garden planted this year. Hopefully we will get some sunny days soon. Here are some pictures to document our garden attempt. Wish us luck!

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Savory Mexican Cornbread

Ingredients:1-1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (I use 2% milk kind)3/4 cup buttermilk (fat free)1/3 cup vegetable oil2 eggs1 can (8.5 oz) cream-style corn1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles (I left these out as I did not want this to be spicy this time)1 cup cornmeal1 ...

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Margarita Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream Frosting

I made these for a Cinco de Mayo dinner party. They are very tasty, but you have to like lime flavor.Ingredients:1 box white cake mix1 cup margarita Mix , room temperature1/4 tequila, room temperature3 egg whites @ room temperature2 tablespoons vegetable oilzest of 3 small limes ...

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Touchdown Taco Dip

This is my adaptation of one of those Pampered Chef recipes you get when you host a party. It's pretty tasty, and my version is healthier than the original!Ingredients:1 can (16 ounces) fat free refried beans1 package (8 ounces) fat free cream cheese, softened1 cup fat free sour ...