Ranch Style Oyster Cracker Snack

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (12 ounce) package oyster crackers


Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, ranch-style dressing mix, dill weed, lemon pepper and garlic powder. Pour this spice mixture over the crackers in a medium bowl, and stir until the crackers are coated. Arrange the crackers on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated 275 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes


This is our favorite snack for road trips, Premier Rally's, GNO'S, drive in's or whatever you'd like......We're off to Rally with snack packed and ready!

Slow Cooker Sunday

SPICED PEACH ICED TEA

2 Peaches thinly sliced

2 Cinnamon Sticks

2 whole cloves

6 tea bags

3 quarts of water

Thinly slice two peaches and place them on the bottom of your slow cooker along with the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Add the tea bags and 3 quarts water.

Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Strain and discard the solids. Chill tea and serve over ice, with additional sliced peaches if desired.

Family Review of Coucous with Pine Nuts

My meals for the week got moved around a bit so we had Couscous with Pine Nuts last night. It was super easy and 5 stars from my honey!

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

KITCHEN TIP-STER THURSDAY

Sorry to start out my Tip-ster post late...this is what a newborn & a 2 year old can do for a girls organization skills.

I learned this from Rachel Ray and used it a couple times before sharing......When you're cutting meat after cooking on a wooden cutting board, brush the cutting board with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a piece of garlic. This keeps the cutting board from sucking flavors out of your meat.

This really works! I've used it three times and can definitely tell the difference from the last time I made the same recipe and didn't use the tip. So give it a try and let me know what you think!

Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Boston Market Take Out

Tuesday: Slow Cooker London Broil, Couscous with Pine Nuts, Corn n Cob (Ellie's choice)http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/couscous-with-pine-nuts-recipe/index.html

Wednesday: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Green Salad

Thursday: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Mexican Rice

Friday: Left overs

Saturday: Zesty Cranberry Chicken, Broccoli (some veggie for me that's not gas forming for breastfeeding), Pudding for Dessert

Sunday: Porcupines, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Porcupines/Detail.aspx

We'll continue with left overs for lunch. The breakfast burritos that are in the freezer from last week's menu, have been a hit!!! I'm going to work hard this week to stay on top of getting dinner going so we stick to the menu plan. I think the menu from last week was too complicated for a Mamma with a new baby. Yes, I was trying to use what was in the freezer and pantry but menu needs to be easier.

Check out more menus at http://orgjunkie.com/ There are really some great menu plans!

SLOW COOKER SUNDAY

Here's a great kick off recipe for Slow Cooker Sunday! I make this often and the family gives it a high five.....meaning 5 stars!

Zesty Cranberry Slow Cooker Chicken (or Pork)

1/4-1/2 cup Catalina or French Dressing

1 can Cranberries (not jellied)

1 small onion sliced

4-6 Chicken Breasts

Place all ingredients except meat in crock pot and blend. Place meat in crock pot and cover with sauce. Cover & Cook 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.

I've also grilled this chicken. If you'd like to grill, place ingredients in gallon size zip lock bag, smash to blend & allow to marinade in refrigerator for at least an hour. Place on preheated grill. Discard marinade. Grill until done to your taste. Allow meat to set for 15 minutes before slicing.

Either way is fabulous! This makes great leftovers, too!

***Cooking time may vary depending on your crock pot so check meat after 4 hours.

If you have a recipe to share, please post the link to your blog or location of your recipe. I'm sorry, I couldn't get Mr. Linkey to work.

KITCHEN TIP-STER THURSDAY & SLOW COOKER SUNDAY

I LOVE BLOG CARNIVALS! Ok, some of you are asking......What in the heck is a blog carnival. It's a weekly gathering on a blog with a pre-selected theme. I think of it as a way of sharing and supporting one another in this doggie dog world.

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!