tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30431304083517272442024-03-08T09:48:14.957-06:00love two cookKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-42692490499448998302015-01-11T13:42:00.002-06:002015-08-12T11:13:50.329-05:00Grandma Lila's Egg Bake16-20 slices of bread<br />
2 cups American cheese<br />
2 cups ham, cut into bite-sized pieces<br />
6 <span class="il">eggs</span>, beaten<br />
3 cups milk<br />
1/2 tsp mustard<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
2 c cornflakes, crushed<br />
1/2 c butter, melted<br />
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Cover
bottom of pan with 8-10 slices of bread with crusts cut off. Add 2
cups American cheese and 2 cups ham. Cover with bread slices like the
bottom.<br />
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Beat together 6 <span class="il">eggs</span>, 3 cups milk, 1/2 tsp.
mustard and 1/2 tsp salt and pour over the layers. Cover with foil and
let stand overnight. (in refrigerator)<br />
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Take out and allow to come to room temp. Mix 2 cups of cornflakes and 1/2 cup melted butter. Sprinkle over top.<br />
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<span class="il">Bake</span> at 350, uncovered for 1 hour.<br />
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Modifications:<br />
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I just buy the sliced American cheese and do two layers of it. I sometimes also do a shortcut and buy the already diced ham. I don't do 2 entire cups of it either. I buy the 8 oz pack.Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-12368827278635255582013-08-21T20:10:00.003-05:002013-08-21T20:10:49.754-05:00yummy green beans<div>
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Ingredients:</div>
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1 lb. fresh green beans, ends removed</div>
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3 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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1 tbsp crushed red pepper</div>
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1 tsp kosher salt</div>
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1 tbsp dry rosemary, crushed</div>
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1/4 c olive oil</div>
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1 tbsp lemon juice</div>
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Preparation:</div>
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Preheat
an oven on broil at 500 degrees F. Combine everything but the lemon
juice in a large mixing bowl. Toss until beans are thoroughly coated.
Spread in a single layer on a large baking pan. Broil on middle rack for
about 15 minutes, stirring every 4-5 minutes. The beans are done when
they are starting to char in places. Remove from oven and place back in
the bowl, adding lemon juice and tossing to coat.</div>
Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-36313428101497180122012-05-05T15:14:00.003-05:002012-05-05T15:15:50.100-05:00May 2012 Meal Plan1 | <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/112519690659613956/">spaghetti</a><br />
2 | <a href="http://cookingclassy.blogspot.com/2012/01/shredded-beef-tacos.html">shredded beef tacos</a><br />
3 | <a href="http://www.fortheloveofcooking.net/2010/01/southwestern-flank-steak.html">grilled flank steak</a>, baked potatoes<br />
4 | out<br />
5 | <a href="http://maddieruud.hubpages.com/hub/Weight_Watchers_Crockpot_Recipes">chicken tortilla soup</a><br />
<br />
6 | <a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef/jerk-burgers-with-mango-salsa/">jerk burgers with mango salsa</a>, pasta salad<br />
7 | <a href="http://thecafesucrefarine.blogspot.com/2011/07/strawberry-balsamic-pizza-with-chicken.html">strawberry balsamic pizza with chicken, sweet onion and applewood bacon</a><br />
8 | <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/06/skinny-chicken-tikka-masala.html">Skinny chicken tikka masala</a>, rice<br />
9 | <a href="http://karmacucina.com/applebaconcheddar-grilled-cheese/">cheddar, apple, bacon paninis</a><br />
10| <a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2009/06/creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta.html">creamy Cajun chicken pasta</a><br />
11| date night<br />
12| Grad party <br />
<br />
13| Mother's Day (out)<br />
14| <a href="http://www.howto-simplify.com/2012/04/grilled-kielbasa-and-pesto-penne.html">grilled kielbasa and pesto penne</a><br />
15| <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/blackened-chicken-dirty-rice-50400000120267/">blackened chicken</a>, rice, <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/steamed-sugar-snap-peas-50400000110524/">steamed sugar snap peas</a><br />
16| <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Steak-Teriyaki-Quesadillas?cpi=1&Login=JoinLogIn">steak teriyaki quesadillas</a><br />
17| <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/grilled-chicken-caesar-salad-110594.aspx">grilled chicken caesar salad</a><br />
18| <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/04/baked-potato-soup.html">baked potato soup</a><br />
19| <a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/asian-chicken-kebabs-recipe/">Asian chicken kabobs</a>, rice, edamame<br />
<br />
20| <a href="http://cookauvin.blogspot.com/2011/07/shrimp-boil-kebabs.html">sausage, corn and potato kabobs</a><br />
21| <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Makeover-Rigatoni-with-Bacon-and-Asparagus">makeover rigatoni with bacon and asparagus</a><br />
22| taco pizza<br />
23| <a href="http://cookingwithtwo.blogspot.com/2009/02/space-aliens-baked-potato.html">loaded baked potatoes</a><br />
24| <a href="http://reecenosh.blogspot.com/2009/01/mustard-roast-beef-recipe-courtesy.html">mustard and cracked pepper roast beef</a>, baked potatoes, green beens<br />
25| FFY (fend for yourself)<br />
26| <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/szechuan-chicken-stir-fry-50400000118604/">Szechuan chicken stir fry</a>, rice<br />
<br />
27| Wedding<br />
28| <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/yummy-honey-chicken-kabobs/detail.aspx?lnkid=ARPinIt">yummy honey chicken kabobs</a><br />
29| burgers, fries, sweet corn<br />
30| breakfast for dinner<br />
31| <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/07/pepper-steak.html">pepper steak</a> and riceKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-92140002878018036902012-01-08T17:26:00.000-06:002012-01-08T17:26:16.396-06:00Meal Plan | January 8-14Sunday | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/03/fettuccine-alfredo-with-bacon.html">Linguini Alfredo with Bacon</a><br />
Monday | <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/11/carne-guisada-latin-beef-stew.html#more">Carne Guisada</a><br />
Tuesday | <a href="http://karmacucina.com/applebaconcheddar-grilled-cheese/">Apple/Bacon/Cheddar Grilled Cheese</a>, Sweet Corn<br />
Wednesday | <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sesame-beef-stir-fry-50400000116706/">Sesame Beef Stir Fry, Rice</a>, <a href="http://28cooks.blogspot.com/2008/10/garlic-parmesan-edamame-so-other-night.html">Garlic Parmesan Edamame</a><br />
Thursday | <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/09/pasta-with-roasted-broccoli.html#more">Pasta with Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Oil</a><br />
Friday | <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/roasted-potatoes-chicken-sausage-and.html">Roasted Potatoes, Sausage and Peppers</a><br />
Saturday | <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/05/asian-bbq-chicken/">Asian Grilled Chicken</a> and <a href="http://angelinkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/08/easy-and-light-fried-rice.html">Fried Rice</a>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-38012673183701687462012-01-02T17:04:00.000-06:002012-01-02T17:04:55.478-06:00Meal Plan | January 1-7Sunday | <a href="http://www.traderjoesfan.com/Trader_Joes/organic_shells_and_white_cheddar/details/">Trader Joe's Shells with White Cheddar</a>, <a href="http://www.iateapie.net/reviews/archives/2009/02/green_giant_nat.php">broccoli in cheddar sauce</a><br />
Monday | <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/11/chicken-curry-with-coconut-milk-43-pts.html#more">Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk</a> over basmati<br />
Tuesday | Sarpino's (free!)<br />
Wednesday | <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/04/barbacoa-beef.html">Barbacoa Beef</a> Fajitas<br />
Thursday | <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/07/pepper-steak.html">Pepper Steak</a> and sugar snap peas over basmati<br />
Friday | date night<br />
Saturday | wedding receptionKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-80149253032666873442011-10-30T11:38:00.000-05:002011-10-30T11:38:30.692-05:00Meal Plan | November 20111 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/03/fettuccine-alfredo-with-bacon.html">fettuccine alfredo with bacon</a>, sweet corn<br />
2 | <a href="http://maddieruud.hubpages.com/hub/Weight_Watchers_Crockpot_Recipes">chicken tortilla soup</a><br />
3 | <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/02/drip-beef-two-ways/">drip beef</a> w/peppers and onions, Suddenly Salad<br />
4 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/04/baked-potato-soup.html">baked potato soup</a>, cheddar garlic biscuits<br />
5 | <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/10/classic-corn-dogs-and-cheese-on-a-stick/">classic corn dogs</a>, fries (seasoned with rosemary, garlic and sea salt), green beans<br />
<br />
6 | <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/05/asian-bbq-chicken/">Asian BBQ chicken</a>, <a href="http://angelinkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/08/easy-and-light-fried-rice.html">chicken fried rice</a><br />
7 | deli ham and cheese sandwiches and chips<br />
8 | <a href="http://busymomscookbook.blogspot.com/2011/10/slowcooker-roast-beef.html">slow cooker roast beef</a>, mashed potatoes, green beans<br />
9 | French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage links<br />
10 | <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/06/pasta-with-pesto-cream-sauce/">pesto cavatappi</a><br />
11 | <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/09/steakhouse-pizza/">steakhouse pizza</a>, salad<br />
12 | <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/10/indian-fry-bread-and-indian-tacos/">Indian fry bread tacos</a><br />
<br />
13 | steak, <a href="http://www.savoringthethyme.com/2011/10/side-dish-recipe-roasted-red-potatoes-with-bacon-garlic-parmesan/">roasted red potatoes with garlic parmesan and bacon</a>, green beans<br />
14 | <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Makeover-Rigatoni-with-Bacon-and-Asparagus">makeover rigatoni with bacon and asparagus</a><br />
15 | <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/01/ranch-style-chicken/">ranch style chicken</a>, mashed potatoes, sweet peas<br />
16 | <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/its-chili-by-george/detail.aspx">chili</a>, cornbread, and rice<br />
17 | pot roast and dinner rolls<br />
18 | date night<br />
19 | take out pizza for moving day<br />
<br />
20 | <a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2009/06/creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta.html">creamy Cajun chicken pasta</a><br />
21 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/02/asian-chicken-wraps.html">Asian chicken wraps</a><br />
22 | spaghetti, garlic bread, green beans<br />
23 | <a href="http://www.icantbelieveitsnotbutter.com/Recipes/11440/1/Cheddar-amp-Apple-Panini-Bites.aspx">cheddar apple paninis</a>, Suddenly Salad, baby carrots<br />
24 | Thanksgiving<br />
25 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/04/baked-potato-soup.html">baked potato soup</a>, cheddar garlic biscuits<br />
26 | <a href="http://cookingwithtwo.blogspot.com/2009/05/bread-machine-pizza-dough-from.html">pepperoni pizza</a>, salad<br />
<br />
27 | cheeseburgers, <a href="http://mytastytreasures.blogspot.com/2011/07/honey-roasted-red-potatoes.html">honey roasted red potatoes</a>, sweet corn<br />
28 | tacos<br />
29 | <a href="http://cookingwithtwo.blogspot.com/2009/02/space-aliens-baked-potato.html">loaded baked potatoes</a><br />
30 | <a href="http://cookingwithtwo.blogspot.com/2009/04/grandma-lilas-slow-cooked-pepper-steak.html">slow cooked pepper steak</a>, riceKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-70510598192555090082011-09-11T16:49:00.000-05:002011-09-11T16:49:09.876-05:00Quick and Easy Salsa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6137535049_473887bedd_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6137535049_473887bedd_z.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><ul style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">3 red chilies (the small, dried chilies in the Mexican food aisle)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">2 Roma tomatoes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 small can tomato sauce</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp. minced garlic</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp. salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp. cumin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">small handful of cilantro</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 small onion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">2 T lime juice</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>* Taste test as you go along. If you think it needs a little more of something, add it! :) </i></span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Preparation</b></span></div><ol><li><span style="font-size: small;">Roast the chilies for a few minutes in a frying pan.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Chop the tomatoes and onions up into smaller pieces. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Add the chilies, tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, salt, cumin, and cilantro to a blender or food processor. Mix it up!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Add onion and lime juice and mix it up a bit more.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Serve.</span></li>
</ol><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*modified from </span><a href="http://thesaltypineapple.blogspot.com/2010/02/salsa-salsa-gaucamole.html" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Salty Pineapple</a></i></span>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-17547754427847143552011-07-30T17:43:00.000-05:002011-07-30T17:43:47.280-05:00Meal Plan | August 20111 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/03/fettuccine-alfredo-with-bacon.html">Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon</a><br />
2 | <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011_06_01_archive.html">Skinny Chicken Tikka Masala</a> and rice<br />
3 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/03/easy-scalloped-potatoes-and-ham.html">Scalloped Potatoes and Ham</a><br />
4 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/02/asian-chicken-wraps.html">Asian Chicken Wraps</a><br />
5 | Tacos and Spanish rice<br />
6 | lake<br />
<br />
7 | <a href="http://busymomscookbook.blogspot.com/2008/02/i-havent-put-bourbon-chicken-in-my.html">Bourbon Chicken</a> and rice<br />
8 | Date Night<br />
9 | Spaghetti, garlic bread<br />
10 | French Toast, eggs, sausage <br />
11 | <a href="http://cookingwithtwo.blogspot.com/2009/04/grandma-lilas-slow-cooked-pepper-steak.html">Slow Cooked Pepper Steak</a>, mashed potatoes<br />
12 | <a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2010/08/creamy-grilled-chicken-piccata.html">Creamy Grilled Chicken Piccata</a><br />
13 | lake<br />
<br />
14 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/02/philly-cheesesteak-pizza.html">Philly Cheesesteak Pizza</a><br />
15 | <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Makeover-Rigatoni-with-Bacon-and-Asparagus">Makeover Rigatoni with Bacon and Asparagus</a><br />
16 | <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/crunchy-garlic-chicken">crunchy garlic chicken</a> salad<br />
17 | cheeseburgers, <a href="http://cookingwithtwo.blogspot.com/2009/02/italian-new-potato-bake.html">Italian new potato bake</a><br />
18 | BLTs, pasta salad<br />
19 | <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/05/asian-grilled-chicken-33-pts_3510.html">Asian Grilled Chicken</a>, rice, garlic parmesan edamame<br />
20 | lake<br />
<br />
21 | <a href="http://www.patiodaddiobbq.com/2010/10/chipotle-lime-steak.html">Chipotle Lime fajitas</a><br />
22 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/04/baked-potato-soup.html">Baked Potato Soup</a><br />
23 | <a href="http://cookingwithtwo.blogspot.com/2009/05/sausage-skillet.html">Sausage Skillet</a><br />
24 | meatballs in cream of mushroom soup over egg noodles, sweet corn<br />
25 | <a href="http://ideas.thenest.com/dinner-recipes/weekly-menu/blogs/recipe-of-the-day1-8-10.aspx">Slow Cooked Chicken Dinner</a><br />
26 | out<br />
27 | lake<br />
<br />
28 | <a href="http://penniesonaplatter.com/2010/02/15/pizza-bites/">Pizza Bites</a><br />
29 | <a href="http://cookingwithtwo.blogspot.com/2009/02/space-aliens-baked-potato.html">Loaded Baked Potatoes</a><br />
30 | out<br />
31 | <a href="http://cookingwithtwo.blogspot.com/2009/04/beef-stew.html">Beef Stew</a>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-22644375811442789262011-06-18T12:36:00.000-05:002011-06-18T12:36:00.881-05:00my food highlight of the summer so farOur CSA veggies from <a href="http://bluebirdgardens.net/">Bluebird Gardens</a>! Here are week 2's veggies.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/5845444707_4706354631_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/5845444707_4706354631_o.jpg" /></a></div>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-3470360344946738302011-05-31T20:36:00.005-05:002011-06-15T19:02:38.293-05:00june 2011 meal plan<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">29 | hamburgers, fries (garlic, sea salt and rosemary), corn on the cob<br />
30 | <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Taco-Stuffed-Pepper-Cups">taco stuffed pepper cups</a> (without the beans) *new*</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">31 | <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Makeover-Cajun-Chicken-Pasta">makeover Cajun chicken pasta</a> *new*<br />
1 | kielbasa and cheddar broccoli rice, green beans</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2 | summer sausage and pepper jack on ciabatta, pasta salad, sweet corn<br />
3 | appetizer night</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4 | lake - <a href="http://www.patiodaddiobbq.com/2010/10/chipotle-lime-steak.html">chipotle lime fajitas</a> *new*</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5 | lake - parents cook</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">6 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/03/fettuccine-alfredo-with-bacon.html">fettuccine alfredo with bacon</a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">7 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/03/simple-sesame-chicken.html">simple sesame chicken</a> and Thai sesame noodles</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">8 | grilled steak and CSA veggies</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">9 | <a href="http://blogchef.net/taco-stuffed-shells-recipe/">taco stuffed shells</a> *new*<br />
10 | date night</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">11 | lake - <a href="http://www.infobarrel.com/How-to_Grill_a_Pizza_with_a_Pizza_Stone">grilled pizza</a> *new*<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">12 | lake - parents cook</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">13 | spaghetti and <a href="http://realmomkitchen.com/609/easy-parmesan-knots/">easy parmesan knots</a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">14 | <a href="http://www.womansday.com/Recipes/Slow-Cooker-Braised-Flank-Steak-with-Peppers-Onions-Recipe">slow cooker braised flank steak with peppers and onions</a>, potatoes</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">15 | FFY</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">16 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/04/baked-potato-soup.html">baked potato soup</a> and <a href="http://penniesonaplatter.com/2010/10/27/cheddar-bay-biscuits/">cheddar bay biscuits</a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">17 | <a href="http://penniesonaplatter.com/2010/02/15/pizza-bites/">pizza bites</a> and salad *new*</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">18 | lake - <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/03/sweet-and-spicy-bacon-chicken-on.html">sweet and spicy bacon chicken on ciabatta</a>, pasta salad</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">19 | lake - parents cook</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">20 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/02/asian-chicken-wraps.html">Asian chicken wraps</a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">21 | French bread pizzas</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">22 | meatballs in cream of mushroom soup over egg noodles </div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">23 | date night - 4 year anniversary</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">24 | <a href="http://anediblesymphony.blogspot.com/2009/04/tff-fic-grilled-cheese-forever.html">mozzarella, plum tomato and pesto paninis</a>, pasta salad *new*</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">25 | lake - <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/05/asian-grilled-chicken-33-pts_3510.html">Asian grilled chicken</a>, rice, CSA veggies *new*</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">26 | lake - parents cook</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">27 | <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/02/drip-beef-two-ways/">drip beef</a>, Suddenly Salad</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">28 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/02/taco-pizza.html">taco pizza</a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">29 | bbq cheeseburgers, potato packets </div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">30 | <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/03/easy-scalloped-potatoes-and-ham.html">easy scalloped potatoes and ham</a></div>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-69464814815961428882011-05-30T20:02:00.001-05:002011-05-30T20:02:38.801-05:00taco stuffed pepper cups<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/5778922948_ddd490f7a2_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/5778922948_ddd490f7a2_z.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ingredients:</div><ul style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><li>2 medium green peppers</li>
<li>1 lb. ground beef</li>
<li>2 T chopped onion</li>
<li>1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce</li>
<li>3 T taco seasoning (We use Ortega)</li>
<li>sour cream (toppings)</li>
<li>cheddar cheese (toppings)</li>
<li>tomato (toppings)</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Preparation:</div><ol style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><li>Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a large pot, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.</li>
<li>In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until cooked through; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes.</li>
<li>Spoon into peppers. Place in an ungreased glass baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until peppers are tender. </li>
<li>Top with sour cream, cheddar and tomatoes.</li>
</ol>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-19317772746936248422011-05-03T14:31:00.000-05:002011-05-03T14:31:06.662-05:00meal plan 5/1 - 5/7Sunday: out<br />
Monday: spaghetti and garlic bread<br />
Tuesday: <a href="http://fullbellies.blogspot.com/2009/07/sweet-and-spicy-bacon-chicken.html">sweet and spicy bacon chicken</a> on ciabatta rolls, sweet corn<br />
Wednesday: chicken fettuccine alfredo<br />
Thursday: <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Biscuit-Tostadas">biscuit tostadas</a>, Spanish rice (Cinco de Mayo)<br />
Friday: <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/02/philly-cheesesteak-pizza.html">Philly cheesesteak pizza</a><br />
Saturday: outKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-74885463864655646522011-05-01T09:52:00.001-05:002011-05-01T09:54:35.001-05:00homemade popsiclesNo real recipe for these, but they sure are yummy. :)<br />
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Put whatever you want into some popsicle molds (We got<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50187825"> ours for $1.49 at Ikea</a>), and then freeze them!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/molnfri-ice-pop-maker-assorted-colors__0114917_PE267904_S4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/molnfri-ice-pop-maker-assorted-colors__0114917_PE267904_S4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The possibilities are endless. Liquids, ice creams, yogurts, fruits... Yum.<br />
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These ones are lemonade with some sliced strawberries.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5675546631_bc1ca0e362_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5675546631_bc1ca0e362_z.jpg" /></a></div>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-27875380503443857012011-04-25T14:49:00.001-05:002011-04-25T14:53:51.059-05:00meal plan 4/24-4/30Sunday: Easter<br />
Monday: walkin' tacos and Spanish rice<br />
Tuesday: <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/favorite-grilled-chicken-caesar-53312.aspx">grilled chicken caesar salad</a><br />
Wednesday: chicken tikka masala and rice (subbing, because we didn't eat it last week)<br />
Thursday: pesto tortellini<br />
Friday: appetizer night <br />
Saturday: outKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-67080820253173036092011-04-16T10:10:00.000-05:002011-04-16T10:10:22.251-05:00meal plan 4/17-4/23Sunday: sesame pepper flank steak and potatoes *new*<br />
Monday: chicken enchiladas *new*<br />
Tuesday: <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/02/drip-beef-two-ways/">Italian drip beef</a><br />
Wednesday: FFY<br />
Thursday: <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Italian-Beef-Stew">Italian beef stew</a> *new*<br />
Friday: out<br />
Saturday: chicken tikka masala and rice *new*Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-60329193623442333732011-04-13T13:13:00.002-05:002011-04-13T13:46:38.527-05:00how I spend less than $200/month on groceries by meal planningMany people have asked how I spend so little and how I meal plan, so I thought I'd take the time to write it all up so that I can quit repeating myself. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Meal Planning:</span></span><br />
<ol><li><strike>I start by printing off a calendar each month. I usually just do a Google search of "May 2009 calendar" or whatever month I need.</strike> <i>Updated: I now just have a calendar in Excel that I just add to. No more printing it out for me!</i></li>
<li>Then I get out my binder of recipes (This is full of recipes I've found online or in magazines that I cut out and put in a binder. I have arranged them by type to make them easier to find. I also have gone through all my cookbooks and made a list of all the recipes I love or want to try and arranged them by type as well with the name of the cookbook I can find it in at the end. This makes meal planning super easy.). <i>update: I also have lots of recipes pinned on Pinterest that I will go through.</i></li>
<li>I go through all my recipes and just plug them into different days. I try to do Meatless Mondays and FFY (fend for yourselves, aka leftovers) on Wednesdays or Thursdays, depending on when I have bigger meals that will have more leftovers. I also try to not put similar foods right next to each other, like no chicken 2 days in a row, etc. Lunches are always leftovers, which saves us lots of money. <i>update: no longer stick to the meatless mondays. :) They fall on any old day of the week.</i></li>
<li>As I go through and plug in the recipes, I also make a grocery list on Microsoft Word as I go along. I separate it into weeks. I don't write down what I know I already have, but I do write it down if I'm not sure if I have it or not. </li>
</ol><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saving Money:</span></span><br />
<ul><li>Now that the grocery list is complete, I go to each grocery store's website to check out the sales. I put everything on sale in bold with the price next to it, as well as the name of the store where it's on sale. I do this for ALL of the weeks, but I don't do it for produce (<b>except for things that I can freeze like onions and peppers</b>) and other things that will go bad later in the month, just the current week for those. Those in FM, remember that Sunmart and Cashwise ads come out on Sundays, and Hornbachers comes out on Wednesdays. <i>update: I also plug the lists into Cozi now and have them sent to my phone, rather than take the whole list with me. My shopping lists are separated on Cozi by store.</i></li>
<li><strike>Once you have bolded all the sale stuff, print out your grocery list. Go into your kitchen and cross off the things that you already have, but weren't sure if you did or not earlier.</strike> <i>update: no longer print it out.</i></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Grocery shopping time</span> - We try to go grocery shopping each Sunday at either Hornbachers or Cashwise, depending on which had the best sales. B works close to Sunmart, so if we need sale items from there, he'll just pick them up after work. <i>update: We tend to hit all of the stores on Sundays now so that we don't have to make extra trips with how high the gas is now. We do, however, usually hit Hornbachers on either Wednesday or Thursday to get the stuff for Thursday-Saturday that wasn't on sale at the other stores, since Hornbachers's ad comes out on Wednesdays.</i></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">What to buy</span> - Buy everything that you need for the current week, as well as everything else that is bolded on your list for the rest of the month (remember, don't bold the produce and stuff that will go bad if it's not for the current week!). Once you've bought the item, cross it off so that you know you don't need to buy it later in the month. Just hold on to the list and use it each week. <strike>Since you can't bold it when it's printed off, I'll either use highlights later in the month, or just write the sale prices down next to the items.</strike> Once you get to the last couple weeks, there's usually not much left to buy on your list!</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Using coupons</span> - I don't use a ton of coupons, because the generic brands are generally just as good, and they usually end up being cheaper, even if you use a coupon on a brand name item. The only time I'll use a coupon is if the item is also on sale and it will still end up cheaper than the generic brand. Remember, if you don't normally buy the product you have a coupon for, you're not saving money! Only clip coupons for items that you normally would buy!</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">When things come up</span> - If something comes up and you're not able to make the meal you had planned on making... I just shift things over a day, or if I can, I add the missed meal to the next month. Or, if there's a meal towards the end of the month that I haven't bought ingredients for yet, I'll just omit that meal and substitute the missed meal.</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buying meat in bul</span>k - When meat goes on a good sale, we get all the meat we need for the month at once. If it's not a good sale, we'll just get it for the week. Last month, hamburger was $1.67/lb, so we bought about 12 lbs. of it, I think.</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buying rice in bulk</span> - We buy our rice from either a natural foods store or an Asian food market. WAY cheaper.</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Take advantage of the summer months! </span> Buy produce at vegetable stands or farmer's markets! The veggies are SO much yummier, and WAY cheaper! If it's not summer, use frozen veggies! Once you cook them, they taste the same. It's way cheaper to buy a mix of frozen red peppers, green peppers and onions than to buy each thing when you're doing a stir fry.</li>
<li>We very rarely buy those frozen pre-made meals. It's way cheaper to make food from scratch, and it tastes way better too!</li>
</ul><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Coupon Sites/Money Saving Blogs that I like:</span></span><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.coupons.com/">Coupons.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.afullcup.com/">A Full Cup</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.couponsavingfamily.com/">Coupon Saving Family</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.beingfrugalisfabulous.com/">Being Frugal is Fabulous</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.imommies.com/">iMommies</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.couponcravings.com/">Coupon Cravings</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.sarahsdeals.blogspot.com/">Sarah's Deals</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/">Money Saving Mom</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.dealseekingmom.com/">Deal Seeking Mom</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.organicgrocerydeals.com/forums/view.php?pg=coupon_generator">Organic Grocery Deals</a></li>
</ul>Hope all this information helps and that I didn't overwhelm you all!Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-23113488681644124082011-04-09T17:20:00.000-05:002011-04-09T17:20:00.444-05:00Meal Plan 4/10-4/16Sunday: out<br />
Monday: tandoori chicken over rice *new*<br />
Tuesday: FFY<br />
Wednesday: <a href="http://www.womansday.com/Recipes/Slow-Cooker-Braised-Flank-Steak-with-Peppers-Onions-Recipe">braised flank steak with peppers and onions</a> *new*<br />
Thursday: <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/02/teriyaki-meatballs.html"> teriyaki meatballs</a> and couscous<br />
Friday: date night<br />
Saturday: chipotle chicken paninis and <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/03/pioneer-womans-crash-hot-potatoes.html">crash hot potatoes</a>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-24593664137315965192011-04-02T12:52:00.001-05:002011-04-02T12:55:41.196-05:00Meal Plan 4/2 - 4/9I make my meal plans for a month at a time. Do you guys want to see the whole month at once, or should I break it up into weeks like I've been doing?<br />
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Sunday: <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/03/cpks-bbq-chicken-pizza/">BBQ chicken pizza </a>(new)<br />
Monday: Pasta Primavera<br />
Tuesday: FFY<br />
Wednesday: hamburgers, O'Brien potatoes, sweet corn<br />
Thursday: spaghetti and garlic breadsticks<br />
Friday: <a href="http://fullbellies.blogspot.com/2009/03/slow-cooker-chinese-chicken-curry.html">slow cooker Chinese chicken curry</a> over rice<br />
Saturday: outKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-28641596968729395102011-04-01T18:19:00.004-05:002011-11-05T15:51:51.297-05:00Baked Potato Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5580875996_62d64129a1_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5580875996_62d64129a1_z.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Ingredients:<br />
<ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">3 bacon strips</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">about a 1/8 tsp onion salt (you can use chopped onions instead, if you'd like - as many as you'd like. I am not an onion fan.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 clove garlic, minced</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">3 tablespoons all-purpose flour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 teaspoon dried basil </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">pinch red pepper flakes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 teaspoon pepper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">2 cans Swanson's chicken broth (We use the all natural kind with no msg)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Red potatoes, diced (add as many as you'd like. We like ours with lots of potato.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup whipping cream</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Tabasco to taste (We do about 4-5 drops)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Shredded Cheddar cheese</span></li>
</ul>Preparation:<br />
<ol><li><span style="font-size: small;">In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Set bacon aside and keep the bacon drippings in the pan.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Saute onion salt and garlic in the drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, basil and pepper; mix well.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Gradually add broth. Bring to boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Add the potatoes to the pot and boil them for about 12 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Add cream and Tabasco to the pot and stir to mix.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Serve; Garnish with bacon and cheese.</span></li>
</ol>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-83343611371390586012011-03-31T14:08:00.001-05:002011-03-31T14:11:20.024-05:00Slow Cook Steak Fajitas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5573202696_c98c3a98ca_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5573202696_c98c3a98ca_z.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Ingredients:<br />
<ul><li>3-4 flank steaks</li>
<li>1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained</li>
<li>1 jalepeno pepper, chopped</li>
<li>2 garlic cloves, minced</li>
<li>1 tsp. coriander</li>
<li>1 tsp. ground cumin</li>
<li>1 tsp. chili powder</li>
<li>1/2 tsp. salt</li>
<li>1 medium onion, sliced</li>
<li>2 green peppers, sliced</li>
<li>1 T cilantro</li>
<li>2 tsp. cornstarch</li>
<li>3/4 cup water</li>
<li>flour tortillas</li>
<li>cheese</li>
<li>salsa*</li>
</ul>Preparation:<br />
<ol><li>Add all ingredients except tortillas, cheese and salsa to slow cooker.</li>
<li>Cook on low for about 8 hours.</li>
<li>Serve on tortillas and top with cheese and salsa.</li>
</ol>*We used homemade salsa, and it was fantastic.<br />
<ol></ol>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-87087475264689073012011-03-31T13:42:00.001-05:002011-04-01T20:41:07.829-05:00Sweet and Spicy Bacon Chicken on Ciabatta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5572613137_36f2ca87f2_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5572613137_36f2ca87f2_z.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Ingredients:<br />
<ul><li>chicken breasts, thawed</li>
<li>bacon (1 or 2 per piece of chicken, depending on how big it is)</li>
<li>salt and pepper to taste</li>
<li>brown sugar</li>
<li>garlic powder</li>
<li>chili powder</li>
<li>olive oil </li>
<li>ciabatta rolls</li>
</ul>Preparation:<br />
<ol><li>Preheat oven to 400 degrees.</li>
<li>Pour olive oil in glass baking dish to eliminate sticking.</li>
<li>Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili powder.</li>
<li>Wrap each chicken breast with bacon and place in baking dish.</li>
<li>Sprinkle with brown sugar.</li>
<li>Bake at 400 degrees for about 35-40 minutes, turning about 25 minutes through. (If the bacon isn't crispy enough, turn it to broil for a bit at the end).</li>
<li>Serve on ciabatta rolls</li>
</ol><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe modified from <a href="http://fullbellies.blogspot.com/2009/07/sweet-and-spicy-bacon-chicken.html">Full Bellies, Happy Kids</a>. </span>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-91747511768014354732011-03-27T13:58:00.001-05:002011-03-27T14:01:43.735-05:00Easy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5551307869_ff1c5c6d8b_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5551307869_ff1c5c6d8b_z.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Ingredients:<br />
<ul><li>6 medium potatoes (or more if needed), cubed</li>
<li>ham (as much as you wish), diced</li>
<li>1/4 cup butter</li>
<li>1 T dried onion flakes</li>
<li>1 tsp salt</li>
<li>1/4 tsp pepper</li>
<li>1/4 cup flour</li>
<li>2 cups milk</li>
</ul>Preparation:<br />
<ol style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Boil <span class="il">potatoes</span> as you would normally. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Meanwhile, in 4-cup glass measure, combine butter, onion, salt and pepper. Cook in microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir in flour; gradually add milk, stir until smooth.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Cook in microwave on MEDIUM 6-7 minutes, or until sauce is smooth; stir twice during cooking time. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">In 2-quart casserole dish, alternately layer <span class="il">potatoes</span>, ham, and sauce forming three layers. Cover with plastic wrap. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Cook in microwave on MEDIUM heat 14-17 minutes. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving. </span></li>
</ol>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-53497914920904302852011-03-27T10:28:00.000-05:002011-03-27T10:28:40.180-05:00Meal Plan 3/27-4/2Sunday: <a href="http://lovetwocook.blogspot.com/2011/02/taco-pizza.html"> taco pizza</a> with chips and <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/01/restaurant-style-salsa/">salsa</a><br />
Monday: <a href="http://fullbellies.blogspot.com/2009/07/sweet-and-spicy-bacon-chicken.html">sweet and spicy bacon chicken</a> on ciabatta rolls with Suddenly Salad and sweet corn<br />
Tuesday: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooked-Steak-Fajitas/Detail.aspx">slow cooked steak fajitas</a> (new)<br />
Wednesday: FFY<br />
Thursday: <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2198770_incredible-bbq-cheese-burger.html">bbq cheeseburgers</a>, fries (olive oil, rosemary and sea salt), green beans (new)<br />
Friday: <a href="http://cookingwithtwo.blogspot.com/2009/03/baked-potato-soup.html">baked potato soup</a><br />
Saturday: <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/04/cajun-chicken-pasta/">Cajun chicken pasta</a> (new)Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-8822211018037443802011-03-16T14:40:00.000-05:002011-03-16T14:40:34.587-05:00taco pasta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5493446118_e0a1fa2b59_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5493446118_e0a1fa2b59_z.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Ingredients:<br />
<ul><li> 1 lb ground beef</li>
<li>1 pack taco seasoning (We like Ortega.)</li>
<li>1 can tomato sauce (14 oz)</li>
<li>1 lb shell macaroni, cooked and drained</li>
<li>1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies</li>
<li>1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese</li>
</ul>Preparation: <br />
<ol><li>Cook the pasta. Meanwhile, in a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain and add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and green chilies. </li>
<li>Stir in cooked macaroni. </li>
<li>Place in a 9×13 pan. Top with cheese. </li>
<li>Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.</li>
</ol><span style="font-size: x-small;">from <a href="http://fullbellies.blogspot.com/2011/01/taco-pasta.html">Full Bellies, Happy Kids </a></span><br />
<ol></ol>Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076660198147268352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043130408351727244.post-71109883978739116062011-03-15T12:05:00.001-05:002011-04-01T18:20:31.846-05:00fettuccine alfredo with bacon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5525098020_4a931532ed_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5525098020_4a931532ed_z.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ingredients:</div><ul><li>16 oz linguine</li>
<li>3 slices bacon</li>
<li>1 tsp minced garlic</li>
<li>1 T flour</li>
<li>1 cup 2% milk</li>
<li>2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese</li>
<li>1/2 tsp salt</li>
<li>parsley (to garnish)</li>
<li>black pepper (to garnish)</li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Preparation:</div>1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.<br />
2. While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings.<br />
3. Add garlic to drippings in pan; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle flour over garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; cook 2 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thick, stirring constantly.<br />
4. Reduce heat to low. Gradually add cheese, stirring until cheese melts.<br />
5. Stir in salt and reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid.<br />
6. Add hot pasta to pan; toss well to combine.<br />
7. Dish up, and sprinkle with bacon, parsley, and pepper.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">modified from<a href="http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001949744"> Cooking Light</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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