So easy, virtually no clean-up... except for the dishes ;)
French bread, sliced about 1 inch thick
pizza sauce
cheese
pepperoni or any other favorite toppings
Line a cookie sheet with foil and place the French bread slices on it. spoon just enough pizza sauce on each slice to coat. Top with cheese and favorite topping. Bake in a 375 degree oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Small Things
I decided to be a part of this blog to do small things, but I might be able to get some recipes from my mom.
Here is a meal I hope you ALL know!!!!
Cereal In A Bowl
Ingredients:
any kind of cereal
milk
sugar or anything you want to add
Directions:
Take a bowl and spoon out. Pour the cereal into the bowl and add milk. Then TADA!
Here is a meal I hope you ALL know!!!!
Cereal In A Bowl
Ingredients:
any kind of cereal
milk
sugar or anything you want to add
Directions:
Take a bowl and spoon out. Pour the cereal into the bowl and add milk. Then TADA!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie by GourmetSleuth
This is a recipe for "real" Key Lime pie. Real Key lime pie is not green and it does not have a soft "pudding" texture. The pie gets its true pale yellow color from the egg yolks that predominate the ingredient list. And the texture is a "firm custard". Be careful that you don't over-bake the pie or it will be "rubbery". For best results use fresh Key Limes, not bottled juice. The traditional preparation does not put any meringue on the top of the pie. This is a very simple recipe and only takes a few minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to bake.
I N G R E D I E N T S Crust 16 graham crackers, crushed3 tablespoons sugar1 cube (1/4 lb) margarine or butterI N S T R U C T I O N S Mix the ingredients and press them into a 9" pie plate. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 10 - 12 minutes until lightly browned. Place on a rack to cool.
I N G R E D I E N T S Pie 4 large or extra large egg yolks1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (approximately 12 Key limes) 2 teaspoons grated lime peel, green portion onlyWhipping cream for garnish (optional)
I N S T R U C T I O N S Use an electric mixer and beat the egg yolks until they are thick and turn to a light yellow, don't over mix. Turn the mixer off and add the sweetened condensed milk. Turn speed to low and mix in half of the lime juice. Once the juice is incorporated add the other half of the juice and the zest, continue to mix until blended (just a few seconds). Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake at 350F for 12 minutes to set the yolks and kill any salmonella in the eggs.s e r v i n gIf you are using the whipping cream garnish, prepare the cream. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
This is a recipe for "real" Key Lime pie. Real Key lime pie is not green and it does not have a soft "pudding" texture. The pie gets its true pale yellow color from the egg yolks that predominate the ingredient list. And the texture is a "firm custard". Be careful that you don't over-bake the pie or it will be "rubbery". For best results use fresh Key Limes, not bottled juice. The traditional preparation does not put any meringue on the top of the pie. This is a very simple recipe and only takes a few minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to bake.
I N G R E D I E N T S Crust 16 graham crackers, crushed3 tablespoons sugar1 cube (1/4 lb) margarine or butterI N S T R U C T I O N S Mix the ingredients and press them into a 9" pie plate. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 10 - 12 minutes until lightly browned. Place on a rack to cool.
I N G R E D I E N T S Pie 4 large or extra large egg yolks1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (approximately 12 Key limes) 2 teaspoons grated lime peel, green portion onlyWhipping cream for garnish (optional)
I N S T R U C T I O N S Use an electric mixer and beat the egg yolks until they are thick and turn to a light yellow, don't over mix. Turn the mixer off and add the sweetened condensed milk. Turn speed to low and mix in half of the lime juice. Once the juice is incorporated add the other half of the juice and the zest, continue to mix until blended (just a few seconds). Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake at 350F for 12 minutes to set the yolks and kill any salmonella in the eggs.s e r v i n gIf you are using the whipping cream garnish, prepare the cream. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Oreo Ice Cream Dessert
This is a very yummy and easy dessert.
1/2 gallon vanilla or peppermint ice cream
8 ounce carton cool whip
1 package Oreos
Soften ice cream so it can be stirred. Mix with cool whip. Fold in crushed oreos (save 1/2 cup crushed oreos to sprinkle on top). Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle remaining cookies crumbs on top for garnish (you could also sprinkle crushed candy cane on top). Freeze 2 hours. Cut into squares. Serves 15
1/2 gallon vanilla or peppermint ice cream
8 ounce carton cool whip
1 package Oreos
Soften ice cream so it can be stirred. Mix with cool whip. Fold in crushed oreos (save 1/2 cup crushed oreos to sprinkle on top). Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle remaining cookies crumbs on top for garnish (you could also sprinkle crushed candy cane on top). Freeze 2 hours. Cut into squares. Serves 15
Cheesy Little Link Snack Wraps
Kids and adults love these!
6 Kraft cheese singles
1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
24 Little Smokies
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut each cheese single into four strips; cut strips in half.
Separate dough into triangles; cut lengthwise into thirds. Top each dough piece with two cheese singles pieces and one Little Smokie. Roll up. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown.
6 Kraft cheese singles
1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
24 Little Smokies
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut each cheese single into four strips; cut strips in half.
Separate dough into triangles; cut lengthwise into thirds. Top each dough piece with two cheese singles pieces and one Little Smokie. Roll up. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Toffee (made out of Saltines)
This is very easy and tastes like English Toffee
1 sleeve (about 37) Saltines
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 to 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped nuts or almonds (optional)
Foil and lightly grease a sheet pan. Line the pan evenly with saltines. Boil 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar for 5 minutes stirring frequently while boiling. Pour evenly over saltines and bake in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Immediately remove from oven, put chocolate chips on top and frost after melted. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Refrigerate and break into pieces when hard. Tastes best when served cold.
1 sleeve (about 37) Saltines
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 to 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped nuts or almonds (optional)
Foil and lightly grease a sheet pan. Line the pan evenly with saltines. Boil 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar for 5 minutes stirring frequently while boiling. Pour evenly over saltines and bake in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Immediately remove from oven, put chocolate chips on top and frost after melted. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Refrigerate and break into pieces when hard. Tastes best when served cold.
Gluten and Yeast Free Pizza Crust
This is a really good and easy gluten free pizza crust recipe.
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup rice flour
2/3 cup milk or milk substitute
2 eggs
1tsp. salt
1/2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
Dash of garlic powder or salt
Mix gently, do not over-beat. Pour batter into greased pizza pan or 11-3/4 x 7-1/2 pan for thicker crust. Bake 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
For crispier crust, bush top with oil and bake five additional minutes.
Option: Cook on top of stove in a small frying pan like a crepe. Use medium-low heat, cook until set, do not brown.
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup rice flour
2/3 cup milk or milk substitute
2 eggs
1tsp. salt
1/2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
Dash of garlic powder or salt
Mix gently, do not over-beat. Pour batter into greased pizza pan or 11-3/4 x 7-1/2 pan for thicker crust. Bake 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
For crispier crust, bush top with oil and bake five additional minutes.
Option: Cook on top of stove in a small frying pan like a crepe. Use medium-low heat, cook until set, do not brown.
Easy Potato Recipes (Gluten-free)
This recpies are very easy and are gluten-free.
Cheesy Potatoes
1 pkg. frozen shredded potatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic or onion salt
2 cups shredded cheese
2 cups whipping cream
Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Mix seasonings together. Layer potatoes and seasonings in dish. Sprinkle with cheese and pour cream over all. Bake for 1 hour or until golden at 350 degrees.
Brunch Potatoes
1 bag frozen hash browns
2 cups shredded cheese
½ cup butter, melted
1 (16 oz.) sour cream
1 tbsp. salt
½ tbsp. pepper
Soften potatoes by leaving in fridge overnight. Blend sour cream, melted butter, cheese, salt, and pepper. Fold in potatoes. (Mix in crock pot) Sprinkle with paprika and cook 350 degrees for 45 minutes, then leave on low in crock pot. (Can also cook 2-3 hours on high in crock pot).
Cheesy Potatoes
1 pkg. frozen shredded potatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic or onion salt
2 cups shredded cheese
2 cups whipping cream
Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Mix seasonings together. Layer potatoes and seasonings in dish. Sprinkle with cheese and pour cream over all. Bake for 1 hour or until golden at 350 degrees.
Brunch Potatoes
1 bag frozen hash browns
2 cups shredded cheese
½ cup butter, melted
1 (16 oz.) sour cream
1 tbsp. salt
½ tbsp. pepper
Soften potatoes by leaving in fridge overnight. Blend sour cream, melted butter, cheese, salt, and pepper. Fold in potatoes. (Mix in crock pot) Sprinkle with paprika and cook 350 degrees for 45 minutes, then leave on low in crock pot. (Can also cook 2-3 hours on high in crock pot).
Chicken-Rotisserie Style
This is as good as the Rotisserie chicken you buy from the store. The chicken just falls off the bones.
INGREDIENTS:
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 onions, quartered
2 (4 pound) whole chickens
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Remove and discard giblets from chicken. Rinse chicken cavity, and pat dry with paper towel. Rub each chicken inside and out with spice mixture. Place 1 onion into the cavity of each chicken. Place chickens in a resealable bag or double wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 to 6 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 250 degrees
3. Place chickens in a roasting pan. Bake uncovered for 5 hours. Let the chickens stand for 10 minutes before carving.
INGREDIENTS:
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 onions, quartered
2 (4 pound) whole chickens
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Remove and discard giblets from chicken. Rinse chicken cavity, and pat dry with paper towel. Rub each chicken inside and out with spice mixture. Place 1 onion into the cavity of each chicken. Place chickens in a resealable bag or double wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 to 6 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 250 degrees
3. Place chickens in a roasting pan. Bake uncovered for 5 hours. Let the chickens stand for 10 minutes before carving.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
This is actually my Mom's recipe, but my family really enjoys it!
1-2 pounds of chicken( I use skinless/boneless)
Cook through and then cut up into bite size pieces.
Sauce:
1 cup ketchup
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tsp soy sauce
Mix together 2 tblsp cornstarch to 1 cup of water, and add to sauce. Cook until thick. Add cut up chicken and optional pineapple chunks, and cook until heated through.
Serve over rice, or eat alone.
1-2 pounds of chicken( I use skinless/boneless)
Cook through and then cut up into bite size pieces.
Sauce:
1 cup ketchup
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tsp soy sauce
Mix together 2 tblsp cornstarch to 1 cup of water, and add to sauce. Cook until thick. Add cut up chicken and optional pineapple chunks, and cook until heated through.
Serve over rice, or eat alone.
Poppy Seed Chicken
This is one of our favorite dishes and is very easy to make.
2-3 chicken breasts
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
Topping: (mix together)
1-2 packages Ritz crackers (crushed)
1 stick margarine (melted)
2 tsp. poppy seeds
Cook and cube chicken breasts. Mix together soup, sour cream, chicken broth. Add chicken and mix. Pour in to 9 x 13 pan and top with crumb mixture. Bake 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Serve over rice.
2-3 chicken breasts
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
Topping: (mix together)
1-2 packages Ritz crackers (crushed)
1 stick margarine (melted)
2 tsp. poppy seeds
Cook and cube chicken breasts. Mix together soup, sour cream, chicken broth. Add chicken and mix. Pour in to 9 x 13 pan and top with crumb mixture. Bake 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Serve over rice.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Colony Enchiladas
This is a recipe that my hubby got from his friend's mom who use to live in the Mormon Colonies in Mexico. We find it is a quick and easy meal to fix, especially if you have already grated cheese.
For each person have:
Two or three tortillas per person
About 1/2 can chili with beans
1/2 cup grated cheese
First heat the amount of canned chili you will need.
Warm up the tortillas in the microwave between two plates. (About one minute for 6--8 tortillas)
Stack on a plate: tortilla, scoop of beans, sprinkle with cheese. Add as many stacks as you think the person can eat, but at our house it is usually two tortillas for the women and three for the men. Kids can be happy with one tortilla folded over.
For each person have:
Two or three tortillas per person
About 1/2 can chili with beans
1/2 cup grated cheese
First heat the amount of canned chili you will need.
Warm up the tortillas in the microwave between two plates. (About one minute for 6--8 tortillas)
Stack on a plate: tortilla, scoop of beans, sprinkle with cheese. Add as many stacks as you think the person can eat, but at our house it is usually two tortillas for the women and three for the men. Kids can be happy with one tortilla folded over.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Chicken Fajitas
This one is so easy and tastes so good. The kids end up just eating tortillas and cheese, but maybe yours aren't as picky as mine. Good luck.
olive oil
Chicken (I use 2 boneless/skinless breasts)
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 onion
McCormick Fajita Seasoning Pack
Tortillas
Sour cream
shredded cheese
Thinly slice chicken and cook in a little oil. Set aside in a dish then slice the onion and bell peppers and saute in a little oil. Add chicken back to the mix and add the seasoning packet and a little water. Mix well. Serve on warm tortillas with sour cream and shredded cheddar or whatever you like. I like the McCormick seasonings because it has a hint of lime.
olive oil
Chicken (I use 2 boneless/skinless breasts)
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 onion
McCormick Fajita Seasoning Pack
Tortillas
Sour cream
shredded cheese
Thinly slice chicken and cook in a little oil. Set aside in a dish then slice the onion and bell peppers and saute in a little oil. Add chicken back to the mix and add the seasoning packet and a little water. Mix well. Serve on warm tortillas with sour cream and shredded cheddar or whatever you like. I like the McCormick seasonings because it has a hint of lime.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Grapes with Goo
OK, so the title doesn't' sound too appealing....neither does the picture. But I promise they are yummy! And yes, this is what I ate for dinner tonight. The kids didn't leave me any popcorn chicken or potato wedges, so I ate only this. My friend, Leta, makes it and I don't know what it's called, but it's yummy.
I used:
1 thing of cream cheese (you can use low-fat or fat-free, too)
1 tub sour cream
1 cup sugar
Blend it all together and stir in the grapes (washed and taken off the stem thingies, of course....)
Sprinkle with brown sugar.
So there, you have taken a perfectly healthy snack and made it unhealthy. Isn't it great?!
Hot Chicken Salad
Was talkin' to Christie today, like I do pretty much everyday ;)...
And I was reminded of this gem:
Hot Chicken salad
3-4 chicken breasts boiled or baked, diced into bite-size chunks
1 can cream of chicken soup
mayo (about a cup)
sour cream (same amount)
diced celery
sliced almonds
sliced watercress nuts
Chinese noodles
Mix all ingredients together, except the watercress, and dump into a casserole dish and top with the Chinese noodles. Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes, until it's heated through. We love having this with hard rolls and fortune cookies, but you have to read "in bed" at the end of your fortune ;)
And I was reminded of this gem:
Hot Chicken salad
3-4 chicken breasts boiled or baked, diced into bite-size chunks
1 can cream of chicken soup
mayo (about a cup)
sour cream (same amount)
diced celery
sliced almonds
sliced watercress nuts
Chinese noodles
Mix all ingredients together, except the watercress, and dump into a casserole dish and top with the Chinese noodles. Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes, until it's heated through. We love having this with hard rolls and fortune cookies, but you have to read "in bed" at the end of your fortune ;)
Stuffed Ravioli (my kids love it)
I am posting for the first time, and think this is a great idea to share easy recipes.
Stuffed RavioliOne package frozen stuffed ravioli (I buy Target brand)
Cook according to package directionsOne jar spaghetti sauce. Heated up.
When ravioli is done, pour spaghetti sauce over them and serve with a tossed salad and vegetables or other side dishes your family will enjoy.
They have cheese ravioli if you don't like meat.
My kids really do like this and even eat the ravioli without sauce if they are in a mood about not liking sauce.
Hope this is something someone can use
Stuffed RavioliOne package frozen stuffed ravioli (I buy Target brand)
Cook according to package directionsOne jar spaghetti sauce. Heated up.
When ravioli is done, pour spaghetti sauce over them and serve with a tossed salad and vegetables or other side dishes your family will enjoy.
They have cheese ravioli if you don't like meat.
My kids really do like this and even eat the ravioli without sauce if they are in a mood about not liking sauce.
Hope this is something someone can use
Friday, July 11, 2008
Cyndi's BBQ Ribs
I have a correction to Cyndi's BBQ Ribs
2 Pounds of boneless pork ribs
1/2 bottle BBQ sauce
That's all! Place in a slow cooker on high and cook for about
4-5 hours. Serve with rice and a vegetable.
Not much work...but you have to think ahead!
2 Pounds of boneless pork ribs
1/2 bottle BBQ sauce
That's all! Place in a slow cooker on high and cook for about
4-5 hours. Serve with rice and a vegetable.
Not much work...but you have to think ahead!
Two-Layer Tacos
We had tacos for dinner, but we add a second layer to make it more interesting. Make a taco with a crunchy shell using whatever innards you like. Then, put some refried beans on a tortilla and wrap it around the hard shelled taco. It has become a new favorite at our house.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Lemon Basil Chicken and Brown Rice
I made this tonight for my family and a neighbor who is recovering from a heart attack and triple shunts put in her heart. So, short story long, it's a heart healthy meal. I was surprised that all but one of my kids liked it. Here it is:
2 cups uncooked brown rice
4 1/2 cups water
28 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
15 leaves fresh basil, minced
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp veggie oil (I use canola)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
3 lemons (I used bottled lemon juice 3 Tbsp equals 1 lemon)
Combine juice of 2 lemons, olive oil, 10 minced basil leaves, salt & pepper to taste. Add chicken and marinate 1 hour. Bake at 375 until juices run clear (I checked after an hour and it was perfect). Shred and add to finished rice.
For the rice: heat veggie oil in pan. Saute rice 2 minutes, add 5 minced basil leaves, and juice of 1 lemon, salt & pepper to taste, stir in water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low approx 35 minutes or until all water is absorbed. (My rice took 45 mins - consult your rice bag for times and water quantity). Remove from heat and let stand 5 mins. Add shredded chicken and juices from baking dish, mix and serve.
2 cups uncooked brown rice
4 1/2 cups water
28 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
15 leaves fresh basil, minced
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp veggie oil (I use canola)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
3 lemons (I used bottled lemon juice 3 Tbsp equals 1 lemon)
Combine juice of 2 lemons, olive oil, 10 minced basil leaves, salt & pepper to taste. Add chicken and marinate 1 hour. Bake at 375 until juices run clear (I checked after an hour and it was perfect). Shred and add to finished rice.
For the rice: heat veggie oil in pan. Saute rice 2 minutes, add 5 minced basil leaves, and juice of 1 lemon, salt & pepper to taste, stir in water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low approx 35 minutes or until all water is absorbed. (My rice took 45 mins - consult your rice bag for times and water quantity). Remove from heat and let stand 5 mins. Add shredded chicken and juices from baking dish, mix and serve.
Italian Pasta Bake
We have been eating less meat than we used to... going on a year now... Merrill is the omnivore. This is one meaty dish he requests every time I am planning the menu:
Italian Pasta Bake
Short pasta (I like Penne), make enough for all who intend to chow down
your favorite spaghetti sauce (you can add browned ground beef if you'd like, Mer likes it with)
pepperoni, diced
mozzarella cheese (other cheeses work well too, I like parmesan and asiago myself...)
mushrooms if you'd like...
So you cook the pasta until it's al dente... coat the bottom of 9x13 pan (or whatever size you choose...) with some of the sauce. Layer in cooked pasta, then cheese, pepperoni (I usually mix mine in with the sauce, makes it easier...) mushrooms (if you like 'em), then sauce. Continue layering (I usually get 2 layers) until your pasta is all in the dish. Make sure you end with sauce as your top layer or you'll end up with an unintended crunchy topping.
Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes, you want it heated through. Top with more cheese, and let it melt.
Oooeey Goooeey goodness!
Italian Pasta Bake
Short pasta (I like Penne), make enough for all who intend to chow down
your favorite spaghetti sauce (you can add browned ground beef if you'd like, Mer likes it with)
pepperoni, diced
mozzarella cheese (other cheeses work well too, I like parmesan and asiago myself...)
mushrooms if you'd like...
So you cook the pasta until it's al dente... coat the bottom of 9x13 pan (or whatever size you choose...) with some of the sauce. Layer in cooked pasta, then cheese, pepperoni (I usually mix mine in with the sauce, makes it easier...) mushrooms (if you like 'em), then sauce. Continue layering (I usually get 2 layers) until your pasta is all in the dish. Make sure you end with sauce as your top layer or you'll end up with an unintended crunchy topping.
Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes, you want it heated through. Top with more cheese, and let it melt.
Oooeey Goooeey goodness!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
I'm Not Hungry Anymore
Dinner was so not worth it tonight. We had cheater taco salad. It's actually a camping recipe. You take a baga of Friotos, add a can of chili and some olives, cheese, and whatever else you want and- PRESTO! You have dinner. Not so smooth today.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Authors
I was trying to figure out how to add people as authors.....I guess I need your e-mail address. Go to my profile, click on the "e-mail me" button and send me a note if you want to be an author. The more the merrier!!!!
By the way...we had pasta tonight. Maybe sometime I'll post the recipe....
CIAO!
By the way...we had pasta tonight. Maybe sometime I'll post the recipe....
CIAO!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Is Anybody Out There?
I'm still waiting for anybody else to actually step forward with some ideas, but I am a patient person. We might just be eating pasta tomorrow. :) In the meantime, let me share with you what my little family ate for dinner tonight. Yes, it's another Costco dish...what can I say, I love that place!
We ate Carne Asada with fresh-cooked flour tortillas, lettuce and guacamole. The meat is so tender and flavorful. I cooked it on the grill for only a few minutes because it is sliced so thin. And the tortillas were recommended by my SIL. They come uncooked (from Costco) and you simply bake them in a skillet for about a minute- flipping them to brown each side. They are so yummy. Maybe I'll experiment with homemade burritos...then I won't need to go to CostaVida......
We ate Carne Asada with fresh-cooked flour tortillas, lettuce and guacamole. The meat is so tender and flavorful. I cooked it on the grill for only a few minutes because it is sliced so thin. And the tortillas were recommended by my SIL. They come uncooked (from Costco) and you simply bake them in a skillet for about a minute- flipping them to brown each side. They are so yummy. Maybe I'll experiment with homemade burritos...then I won't need to go to CostaVida......
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
CSS
Chicken Salad Sandwiches.....summer time is the time of year I can get away with making salads and sandwiches for dinner...and since this menu has both in it's title, what could be better?...my SIL's recipe, that's what!
So I have always struggled with CSS because it tastes too much like tuna fish for my liking. But Randy and Hailey really like them and so I occasionally make them. All that changed last summer....
I was at my brother and SIL's house for my niece's wedding when I tasted the most divine CSS I have ever laid taste buds on. Seriously. When I asked her for the recipe, she was a little vague....you know, like your mom's tried and true favorites? But it turns out great every time...but never quite as good as hers....
So here is her recipe (I hope she doesn't mind...):
Chicken...either canned or cooked, or rotisserie
Mayo, or Miracle Whip
Celery- enough for your liking (I actually used cucumbers because that's what I had)
Craisins (or grapes...but grapes are a great side dish...so, craisins)
Slivered almonds
Grated cheese (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Onion salt
Curry powder
So, I whipped up a batch and packed it in the 'ol cooler with some Costco croissants and we ate it at Hailey's softball game tonight. Delish!!
So I have always struggled with CSS because it tastes too much like tuna fish for my liking. But Randy and Hailey really like them and so I occasionally make them. All that changed last summer....
I was at my brother and SIL's house for my niece's wedding when I tasted the most divine CSS I have ever laid taste buds on. Seriously. When I asked her for the recipe, she was a little vague....you know, like your mom's tried and true favorites? But it turns out great every time...but never quite as good as hers....
So here is her recipe (I hope she doesn't mind...):
Chicken...either canned or cooked, or rotisserie
Mayo, or Miracle Whip
Celery- enough for your liking (I actually used cucumbers because that's what I had)
Craisins (or grapes...but grapes are a great side dish...so, craisins)
Slivered almonds
Grated cheese (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Onion salt
Curry powder
So, I whipped up a batch and packed it in the 'ol cooler with some Costco croissants and we ate it at Hailey's softball game tonight. Delish!!
A New Dish
I am always up for trying a new dinner dish...it seems like we have the same dozen or so old standbys that end up on the menu week after week, month after month. So I am always thrilled to find something new that everyone likes. And that something is always that much better when it comes pre-made, from Costco. ...even better when it's cheap....and a bonus when it's somewhat halty for you.
I found such a meal just yesterday. Lettuce Wraps. Yup, my whole family ate 'em. Even Hannah. That speaks volumes! They came packaged in a twin pack complete with all the fixins': Lettuce halves, cooked chicken and mushrooms in some saucy stuff, plenty of rice noodles (yum)and some spicy dipping sauce (the chicken was spicy enough for me, but Hailey and Tyler enjoyed it on theirs.)
I bought two of the twin packs (each costing $5 and something) I figure for $12, if my whole family is full- and all I had to do was open some pouches and stick 'em in the microwave for 5 minutes- then I have a winner!
I found such a meal just yesterday. Lettuce Wraps. Yup, my whole family ate 'em. Even Hannah. That speaks volumes! They came packaged in a twin pack complete with all the fixins': Lettuce halves, cooked chicken and mushrooms in some saucy stuff, plenty of rice noodles (yum)and some spicy dipping sauce (the chicken was spicy enough for me, but Hailey and Tyler enjoyed it on theirs.)
I bought two of the twin packs (each costing $5 and something) I figure for $12, if my whole family is full- and all I had to do was open some pouches and stick 'em in the microwave for 5 minutes- then I have a winner!
What's for Dinner?
I don't enjoy cooking. Actually, I think it's the planning and the after-math that I detest. This blog is to (hopefully) combine forces- at least in the 'planning' department. Then maybe, my family won't have to endure pasta three times a week!
So if you feel so inclined, you may join as an author (leave a comment) and post your menu ideas and recipes. Then everyone will be able to come here, and brainstorm. And tada! Our husbands will love us and our kids will thank us!
So if you feel so inclined, you may join as an author (leave a comment) and post your menu ideas and recipes. Then everyone will be able to come here, and brainstorm. And tada! Our husbands will love us and our kids will thank us!
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