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The dog days of summer are right around the corner. Once school lets out and packed or cafeteria lunches go out the door, one of my biggest challenges is making sure my kids continue to make healthy eating choices. It may seem easier to grab fast food on the way home from the pool, but there are tons of better picks at home that are just as simple and can be fun to make with the kids. One of my favorite snacks in the summertime is a yummy low-fat … [Read more...]
How many mornings do you skip breakfast each week? If your household is anything like mine, that window of time between the alarm going off and getting everyone out the door seems to grow smaller every day. Most mornings I’m lucky to get a cup of coffee before 10 a.m., let alone any semblance of a breakfast. You know what they say about breakfast being the most important meal of the day? Come lunchtime when my stomach is growling, I can … [Read more...]
I never thought that I could make boiled shrimp, but once I tried it after talking to a friend, it is as easy as 1,2,3. All you need is frozen, deveined, easy peel shrimp, water and Tony Chacheres seasoning as pictured above. Boil your water, sprinkle the seasoning into the water and drop your frozen shrimp in. I counted while I sprinkled my seasoning and it was about 7 seconds. Once you make this, you will be able to decide whether … [Read more...]
The following post was written by Diane. Spaghetti Pie In The Sky Those who know me well, know that I am by no means the best cook in the world. In reality, my cooking “fails” probably outnumber my cooking successes 2-to-1 at this point. There was the lasagna I tried to make for my husband when we were dating. I didn’t realize the noodles were NOT no-boil. Needless to say, it was the crunchiest lasagna we’ve ever eaten! Or … [Read more...]
Strawberry Pie Crust: 1 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. oil 1 tsp. salt 2 T. sugar 2 T. milk Mix with a fork, and pat into a 9" pie plate. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 min. Filling: 1c. sugar 2 T. cornstarch 1 c. water Cook until boils fast and mixture clears, and thickens. Remove from heat, stir in 1 pkg sf strawberry jello, cool. Gently stir in one quart strawberries. Refrigerate for a few hours. This great strawberry pie … [Read more...]
This recipe has approximately 250 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 4 grams of fat. It makes 4 servings (1 1/4 cup each). My family is VERY picky and they loved this recipe. I hope your family enjoys it too. French Onion Chicken and Potato Bake 1 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 3 medium potatoes, unpeeled and cut into chunks 1 can French Onion soup (My kids didn't like the onions, so I pulled them out after the dish was done … [Read more...]
Recipe Posted By Phyllis Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies I make half a batch, 48 cookies. I also omit the candy bar and the nuts. These are the best cookies that I have ever made. This is the exact recipe from my grandmother who would be 110 years old if she were still alive. Makes 96 Cookies 2 cups butter 4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups sugar 5 cups blended oatmeal 24 ounces chocolate chips 2 cups … [Read more...]
Recipe For Twice Baked Potatoes For Two People Ingredients: Twice Baked Potatoes Two large potatoes 8 ounces sour cream One cup shredded cheddar cheese Four bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled One stick margarine Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste Directions: Bake potatoes for two hours at 375 degrees until very tender. Cut top off of potato and scoop out the filling with a spoon. Mix potato filling with other … [Read more...]
This is my son Travis and he loves Pepsi Pot Roast. He had a Language assignment at school which required us to choose one of our favorite family recipes that included vegetables, so he chose Pepsi Pot Roast. The following content is actually his 7th grade Language assignment - enjoy! Pepsi Pot Roast by Travis In order to make this recipe you will need a medium or large crockpot, a 3 lb. pot roast, two 10 ¾ oz. fat free low sodium cans of … [Read more...]
Mom's Cobbler Cake Recipe Choose which kind of canned fruit you'd like to use and heat it in a 9 X 9 pan along with a stick of butter or margarine. (I like to use cherry!) **If you use cherries, I suggest adding 1/4 cup sugar to them to sweeten them up a bit before heating them. Mix: 1 cup sugar 1 cup self rising flour 1 cup milk Pour this mixture over the butter and fruit filling in your pan. Bake this cobbler at 375 for … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Recipe for Quick and Simple Salmon Pasta This recipe is a great way to get salmon and fresh vegetables into your kids without them even realizing they are eating food that's good for them. This meal is great for you and tastes amazing with very little additional flavors and seasoning and doesn't take too long to cook. Total cooking time, 20 minutes approx. Ingredients: Pasta (fusilli works great) Carbonara Sauce Bacon … [Read more...]
. . This strawberry bread is great! I was given this recipe in 1999 along with a loaf of this irresistible bread as a Christmas gift when I taught school. You've got to make this one, your family will love it! This recipe makes 2 loaves and it freezes well, if you can keep from eating it long enough to cool and get in the freezer! . . . IRRESISTIBLE Strawberry Bread 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. … [Read more...]
It's now been fourteen weeks since I started my Weight Watchers® plan dedicated to an awesome Christmas Party outfit! I have now lost a total of 22.6 pounds so far and have dropped two pant sizes! Every Monday I record my weight loss results from my Weight Watchers® plan. Last week, I did real well until last night when I got into the candy corn and caramel apples! Thankfully the caramel apples weren't too bad for me since I still … [Read more...]
July 4th is almost here and there are many things to do in order to be ready for the holiday. I like to make a run to the grocery for picnic items, get all my lawn chairs ready, and also drop by the fireworks stand for those family firework favorites. For those who live in especially dry areas right now, fireworks may be out of the question this year, but there are still fun things you can do with your family to celebrate the … [Read more...]
Artichoke Appetizer Recipe 8 oz mayo 8 oz parmesan cheese grated 1 can chopped, drained artichokes 1 squeeze of lemon Few shakes of garlic salt Dash of worcestershire sauce Mix well. Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes Serve with wheat thins Recipe by Joey from Tennessee … [Read more...]
Apple Cake (This is a good old fashioned recipe. It tastes like g’ma made it!) Mix together: 1 c. shortening 1 c. white sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1 c. sour milk 1 tsp. baking soda 2 1/2 c. flour 3/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. cinnamon 3 c. raw apple slices Put in a 9 x 12 pan. (Topping) Mix: 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 c. chopped nuts Sprinkle on cake. Bake 45 min. in 350 degree oven. Cool. Whipped … [Read more...]
