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Uncategorized
01 Feb 2010 At the bottom of each post a new rating system! I'm so {nerdly} excited about this! This is mainly for MY benefit, but please feel free to vote on recipes if you try them too! {More...}

Meal Plan (Feb 1 – Feb 6)

Meal Plan, Menu Plan Monday
01 Feb 2010 What has it been, about 8 months since I last posted our weekly meal plan?? ha! Every week I think about doing it and it just doesn't happen. Even though I haven't been posting them, weekly menus are still being made every week. A couple weeks ago I tried to remember what we did BEFORE we meal planned...and other than a lot of fast food, I don't remember! MONDAY - Provolone Wrapped Chicken TUESDAY - Beef Taco Skillet (double to put one in the freezer) WEDNESDAY - Oven Baked Parmesean Chicken and spaghetti THURSDAY - Pancakes/Leftovers FRIDAY - Another chicken Casserole SATURDAY (Lunch) - Grilled Cheese SATURDAY ... {More...}

Snow Cream

Seasonal
01 Feb 2010 We got some (about 6.5" total) snow this weekend and about the only reason this flip-flop-wearin'-summer-lovin-Southern gal was excited to see it (other than watching my kiddos play in it!) was to make some snow cream! Yum! We made this every time it snowed when I was growing up, but since living in NC we haven't seen enough to warrant making any. However, this snow was screaming, snow cream (as are the boys everytime they look out the window!!) :) It's super simple to make, and delicious to boot! 1Cup Milk 1/2Cup Sugar 1/4tsp Vanilla extract Mix these ingredients together until the sugar is dissolved. Then ... {More...}

Butterscotch and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies, Dessert
23 Jan 2010 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 2 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Stir flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Fold in pecans, butterscotch chips, and chocolate chips. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly. Bake at 350° for ... {More...}

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Chicken

Chicken, Dinner - other, Uncategorized
23 Dec 2009 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4oz. pineapple chunks 1/3C light brown sugar bacon Preheat oven to 375 Wrap chicken with bacon Spray dish and place chicken into dish Sprinkle with brown sugar Cover with pineapple and juices Place in oven and bake for 30-45 mins (depending on thickness of chicken) Serve with rice or pasta **I found this had more flavor when I marinated the chicken in pineapple juice for about 6 hours** {More...}

Day 14 – Peanut Butter Muffins

Breakfast
14 Dec 2009 Submitted by Talia A. 1C whole wheat flour 1/2C unprocessed bran 1/2C ground flax seed meal 1/4C brown sugar 1t. baking powder 1/2t. baking soda 1/2t. salt Mix these ingredients together 1/2C peanut butter - cut into mixture Make a well in center and add: 1C Buttermilk 1 beaten egg 2T oil Stir until just moist. Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes {More...}

Day 13 – Lemon Sorbet

Dessert
13 Dec 2009 2 1/4 cups water 1 cup agave nectar 2 tbsp lemon zest (1 lemon) 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice Mix well. Refrigerate. Pour into ice cream maker and follow instructions to make ice cream. {More...}

Day 12 – Chocolate Crock Pot Cake

Cake, Dessert
12 Dec 2009 1 chocolate cake mix (18 oz) 1 small box (3.9 oz) of chocolate instant pudding mix 2 cups of sour cream 4 eggs 1 cup of water 3/4 cup of oil 1 cup chocolate chips Mix all ingredients except the choc. chips, then stir in chips. Coat crock pot with cooking spray. Pour in mixture. Cover and cook on low for 6/7 hours. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. DELICIOUS!! {More...}

Day 11 – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies, Dessert
11 Dec 2009 Submitted by Carrie P. 1 cup margarine 1 cup brown sugar (light or regular is fine) 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 cup flour (all purpose) 1 tsp baking soda heaping tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 3 1/2 cups oatmeal (do not use instant use old fashion- very important for texture) 1 bag semi sweet choc. chips Preheat oven to 350 Mix margarine, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla. Mix well. I use a mixer for these cookies. Especially when you add the oatmeal... it gets REALLY thick and needs a mixer... I have broke many a wooden spoon before I had a ... {More...}

Day 10 – Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

Cake, Dessert
10 Dec 2009 1 Coffee Mug 4 tbsp flour(that's plain flour, not self-rising) 4 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp baking cocoa 1 egg 3 tbsp milk 3 tbsp oil 3 tbsp chocolate chips (optional) Small splash of vanilla Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a ... {More...}