Sunday, June 28, 2009
Slow Cooker Sunday
Friday, June 26, 2009
Family Review of Coucous with Pine Nuts
It could be served with so many different main courses and added much color to the plates.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/couscous-with-pine-nuts-recipe/index.html
KITCHEN TIP-STER THURSDAY
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Menu Plan Monday
Sunday, June 21, 2009
SLOW COOKER SUNDAY
Thursday, June 18, 2009
KITCHEN TIP-STER THURSDAY & SLOW COOKER SUNDAY
I've gathered some wonderful ideas, recipes and money saving ideas by participating in these. So, I thought I'd put a couple together for "Hand Me My Apron!" Let's do it!
Here they are...."KITCHEN TIPSTER THURSDAY" & "SLOW COOKER SUNDAY." I know many of you have kitchen time saving ideas, frugal living ideas or household tips. So, why not share them and let us tell you how wonderful you are....love it!
I thought Sundays would be a fun time to share our favorite slow cooker recipes. Picture this, Divas.....If enough of us share our slow cooker recipes on Sundays, you could plan your entire week of meals and not once have to crank on your oven. I think that's a tip for KTT. Sww how this can work.....
I'll start a post each Thursday and Sunday for our carnivals. All you need to do is post your tip and/or recipe on your blog. Than come back to HMMA and add your name with the title of your tip/recipe in parenthesis in Mr. Linky. This way we can check out each others ideas/recipes and blogs. This will also bring more traffic to your blog.....you gotta love that!
If anyone is handy with making "buttons".....I'm looking for someone to make me a button for each of the carnivals so we can put them in our posts.......OOOOOOOhhhhhhh.......that gives me an idea for a giveaway......I'll give $50 in FREE PREMIER JEWELRY to the talented lady that can put a button together for "Kitchen Tip-ster Thursday" and/or "Slow Cooker Sunday." Of course, there will be a giveaway for each button. Please include my blog title in one of the lower corners. So, you could win both. Just post a comment here that you're interested in participating and a link so I can go check out the button you've created. Giveaway ends Thursday, June 25th at midnight. I can't wait to see what you come up with......you'll be able to pick you're free jewelry from our entire line.....Ohhhhhhh......Awwwwwww!
Oriental Coleslaw Salad
This has always been a favorite of mine.
Oriental Coleslaw Salad
1 - 16oz package coleslaw, or equivalent homemade
1 bunch green onions
sliced1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 package Oriental flavor Ramen noodles, broken up, toasted (optional)
Dressing:
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 packet of seasoning from Ramen noodles
Combine the dressing ingredients and whisk well to dissolve sugar. In a large salad bowl, combine the coleslaw, green onions, almonds, and ramen noodles. Drizzle dressing over and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Already fell off the Menu Planning Wagon...
Also, wanted to let you know that my family didn't care for the Slow Cooker Teriyaki Ribs. It's very unusual for my husband to ask me to not make something again. He was so sweet about it too. On a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best.....he said he couldn't even give them a 1. They were salty and the ribs had an odd texture. But the fruit salad was gone.....I got home from Bunko thinking I'd have a bowl before my night shift with my little man. No luck, the bowl was licked clean. I'll get the recipe and share it with my friends in blogland. It's easy and yummy!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
MENU PLAN MONDAY
Sunday, June 7, 2009
MENU PLAN MONDAY
Last week was our first week to join the fun and I loved it as did my pocketbook. I was able to stay focused, on budget and have fun too in the middle of a house that's total chaos at the moment.
Monday: Breakfast Burritos & Cantelope
Homemade Popsciles
Tuesday: Slow Cooker Pineapple Cilantro Chicken, Brown Rice, Broccoli for family & Corn for me (no broccoli with breastfeeding)
****** making some banana bread just cause I'm craving it. :o) I think I'll make some into muffins to freeze.
Wednesday: Slow Cooker Teriyaki Ribs, Fruit Salad, Corn on Cob
http://www.recipezaar.com/Slow-Cooker-Teriyaki-Ribs-275950
Thursday: Zesty Catalina Grilled Chicken Breast, Potato Salad, Sliced Tomatoes
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/potato-salad-recipe/index.html
Friday: Baseball Game/Leftovers for me since I'll be home with the baby.
Saturday: Leftovers for lunch
Slow Cooker Costa Vida Chicken , Cilantro Lime Rice, Fresh Tortillas
http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/parsley-chicken-and-lime-cilantro-rice/
http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/friday-favorite-costa-vida-chicken/
Sunday: Leftovers for Lunch
Spaghetti, Green Salad, Garlic Bread
Extras for week:
1. Breakfast Burritos for freezer
2. Healthy Nut Blueberry Muffins for pantry & freezer
3. Chewy & Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies: these just sound so yummy!
http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/chewy-and-amazing-chocolate-chip-cookies/
4. Cinnamon Bun Cake: take to a friend who has been such a support system!
http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/cinnamon-bun-cake-2/
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
TEMPT MY TUMMY TUESDAYS
1 cup butter, melted and cooled
Stir together butter, buttermilk, flour and oats in a glass bowl. Cover with a cloth and allow the grains to soak on your counter overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Stir in honey, eggs, salt, baking soda and vanilla. Fold in raisins, chocolate chips or dried fruit. Pour into a buttered 9×9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Check out Tempt My Tummy Tuesday on http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com/ Thanks, Lisa for a fun challenge!
FAMILY REVIEW
***We made this a the family gave it 4 stars out of 5. I made it into muffins so my husband could take some to work. We'll keep this in the rotation for sure!
Monday, June 1, 2009
My First Blog Award!
MENU PLAN MONDAY
I'm so excited about this! Praying this will help ease my stress, decrease spending and return dinner time to the enjoyable family time that it used to be......Woot Woot!
Monday: Tuna Melts, Spinach Salad & Jello with Mandarin Oranges (per Ellie's request) *** Making breakfast burritos to keep in freezer Hoping this will make mornings less stressful.
Tuesday: Southwestern Chicken (Crock pot), Tortillas, Mexican Rice & Beans, Homemade pudding pops for dessert
Wednesday: Cranberry Catalina Pork Lion, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Sliced Tomatoes, Sugar free Jello with dollop of Fat Free Cool Whip
Thursday: Leftovers, Homemade Applesauce Popsicles
Friday: Mini Meatloaf (Make extra to freeze), Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Green Salad, Strawberries & blueberries with dollop of Fat Free Cool Whip
*** I know this is an extra corn day this week, but my 19 year old & 2 year old love corn. If they want corn 5 days a week, they can have it.....less stress for Mamma. :o)
Saturday: Left overs for lunch
Dinner: Beef Taco Ring with fixings, Green Salad, Banana Cream Supreme Frozen Pie (old recipe redone to lighten up the calories....yummy)
Sunday: Pineapple Cilantro Chicken (Crock Pot), Fiesta Salad with honey lime dressing, Chocolate Macroon Pizza for dessert