tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19803696311647175412024-02-21T05:27:33.336-08:00Life With the RostensMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-53499796277323904862012-06-03T20:20:00.001-07:002012-06-03T20:20:05.763-07:00Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
These were a hearty and easy main dish that everyone in my family really enjoyed. We chose to use the sour cream as a topping, along with guacamole and salsa, instead of putting it inside the wraps. </div>
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1 cup cooked rice, warm or at room temperature</div>
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1 cup cooked, shredded chicken</div>
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1 can black beans, rinsed and drained</div>
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1 green onion, finely sliced (white and green parts)</div>
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1/2 red or green pepper, diced</div>
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped</div>
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juice of 1 lime</div>
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1/2 tablespoon chili powder</div>
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1 teaspoon ground cumin</div>
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt</div>
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2 cups shredded cheese (I used a combination of monterey jack and sharp cheddar)</div>
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6 burrito-sized flour tortillas</div>
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Mix rice together with chili powder, cumin and garlic salt. Add remaining ingredients except for cheese and sour cream. Sprinkle cheese over tortillas, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges, then arrange chicken and rice mixture down the center of each tortilla. (Optional: on some of the wraps, I dotted the cheese with about 1-2 tablespoons of reduced fat sour cream before arranging chicken and rice mixture down the center – it made the wraps delightfully creamy.) Roll stuffed tortillas, leaving edges open. Spray the tortillas all over with cooking spray.</div>
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Heat a large non-stick skillet (or griddle) over medium heat for 1 minute. Arrange 2 wraps, seam-side down, in pan and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining wraps. Serve.</div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2009/09/crispy-southwest-chicken-wraps.html">Mel's Kitchen Cafe</a></div>
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Here is a delicious and easy side dish splurge that my family never seems to tire of. They are SO much better than onion rings any day of the week! </div>
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1 whole Large Onion</div>
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2 cups Buttermilk</div>
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2 cups All-purpose Flour</div>
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1 Tablespoon (scant) Salt</div>
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1/4 teaspoon (to 1/2 Teaspoon) Cayenne Pepper</div>
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1 quart (to 2 Quarts) Canola Oil</div>
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Slice onion very thin. Place in a baking dish and cover with buttermilk and soak for at least an hour.</div>
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Grab a handful of onions, throw into the flour mixture, tap to shake off excess, and PLUNGE into hot oil. Fry for a few minutes and remove as soon as golden brown.</div>
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Serve plain, on salads, burgers, steaks, you name it!</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-86192469014593585922012-06-03T20:10:00.000-07:002012-06-03T20:11:02.490-07:00Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a few new recipes that I would really like to get up here tonight! This chicken marinade really hits the spot every single time. It is a recipe I find myself making time and time again so I knew it was time to share it on my blog! Give it a try!</div>
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1/2 cup olive oil</div>
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1/2 cup ranch dressing</div>
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3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce</div>
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1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary</div>
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2 teaspoons salt</div>
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1 teaspoon lemon juice </div>
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1 teaspoon white vinegar</div>
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5 skinless, boneless chicken breast</div>
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Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear.</div>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 Lg. Russet Potatoes (cut into wedges)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Calories: 232<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fat: 3.8g<br />
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</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-24455728786107394992009-11-02T07:08:00.000-08:002009-11-02T07:08:55.426-08:00Oven Baked Meatballs & the dog trainer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
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First, I want to share my Oven Baked Meatballs recipe. There is nothing fancy about this but I CRAVE these. I found the recipe a few years back in my MOMS Club group's cookbook. I love to have them over mashed potatoes. <br />
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</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-19799928483928766332009-11-01T07:51:00.000-08:002009-11-01T07:53:59.981-08:00Halloween 2009 in Photos<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5HdC4yz2uOno384tD0Qw-TQD_rtdn_V-K_f9Tge9sKhU8AlD_PAM3cn7lzq8GVHJMvLHOgbEwisKcFiTnOQc_d01fFHDv_yJPHleoT4S7-DWSQIP7RFfnAHptp2LAZqB7nRKCxuxfUoE/s1600-h/100_1830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5HdC4yz2uOno384tD0Qw-TQD_rtdn_V-K_f9Tge9sKhU8AlD_PAM3cn7lzq8GVHJMvLHOgbEwisKcFiTnOQc_d01fFHDv_yJPHleoT4S7-DWSQIP7RFfnAHptp2LAZqB7nRKCxuxfUoE/s320/100_1830.jpg" /></a>Some shots of the kids right before Trick-or-Treating.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the kids acting the part:<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Supergirl!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kid's pumpkins. Quinn's is the face, Kade's is the Grim Reaper, & Gracie's is the spider.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kids watching a Halloween flick on TV & having their annual Halloween candy binge.<br />
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</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-17434442892069224522009-10-30T07:29:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:29:19.559-07:00Pumpkin Carving, Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">When Kade & I returned from hockey last night we were greeted with these signs.</span></span></span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Quinn had games placed strategically throughout the house "for Halloween" and these were the informational posters that he made:0) Looks like he is preparing quite the party for us!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The cheif pumpkin carver, Tony, decided it was time we got our pumpkins carved. Unfortunately we just didn't have time for all 3 kids to do theirs last night, we only ended up getting Gracie's done. The boys will do theirs tonight. Here are some pictures of her with her pumpkin! <br />
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</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-51831614896748600912009-10-30T07:05:00.000-07:002009-10-30T07:05:24.195-07:00BBQ Beef Cups<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It doesn't get much easier than these BBQ Beef Cups. I got home from Kade's hockey practice last night at 7 o'clock and I had these on the table at 7:30. I even did some laundry during that time;0) I have made these many times and I always know that it is one of the few things everyone will eat HAPPILY. Give them a try!<br />
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1 cup BBQ sauce<br />
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar<br />
2 cans Refridgerated Biscuits (Grands- I always use Reduced-Fat)<br />
8 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese </span></b><br />
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</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-20266177595937443392009-10-30T06:49:00.000-07:002009-10-30T06:49:27.963-07:00Featured Recipe!My friend, Pam, recently started writing for examiner.com. This week she asked me if it was okay if she featured my Zuppa Toscana recipe on her site. I, of course, said YES! I was honored Pam! Thank you! <div><br />
</div><div>Here is her article: <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-25527-Bismarck-Budget-Meals-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Zuppa-Toscana-makes-a-warm-comforting-autumn-meal">http://www.examiner.com/x-25527-Bismarck-Budget-Meals-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Zuppa-Toscana-makes-a-warm-comforting-autumn-meal</a></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-25794465508131272892009-10-29T11:13:00.000-07:002009-10-29T11:18:58.777-07:00My Amazing Daughter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>This past Sunday my baby turned 4. I can hardly believe it still. Time is just flying by way too quickly. My Grace is certainly turning into a girl that warms my heart & makes me so proud. She is one of the kindest, most thoughtful, confident people that I know. She amazes me daily. <br />
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Before her party, we went outside to snap a few photos of her in her new birthday outfit. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I purchased some face paints that I had intended for Kade to paint the little kids' faces with. He ended up having a friend at the party that he disappeared with and he never did do it. Grace wasn't going to miss out though. I found her in the bathroom with a friend about 15 minutes into her party with the face paints. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will let this picture speak for itself. Really- the above pictures were taken not more that 30 minutes before the below picture. That's my girl;-) She is such an exuberant little person.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today Grace was lucky enough to get to wear her costume to preschool. The boys are very jealous. At their school, they are just allowed to wear "fall colors". Anyway, I just love her Supergirl costume. I love it so much more than the princess girly costume I thought she was going to pick. And I swear, she picked it totally on her own. <br />
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</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-27474057127171659362009-10-27T17:39:00.000-07:002009-10-28T12:49:32.997-07:00Pumpkin-Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting<div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">I made the most fabulous pumpkin muffins tonight that I have ever encountered. I also think I have found my most favorite frosting EVER. My 10 year old even said, "these are so good they should win an award, or something." Now that is high praise coming from a 10 year old boy. He also said that he would like them instead of cake for his next birthday. The thing is, they ARE healthier than cake. I told him, "Heck! These aren't so bad! You can take them to school for snack tomorrow too!" With all that pumpkin, they should fill the schools fruit/veggies for snack recommendation...right?</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">I got this recipe from </span></span></span><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/10/moist-pumpkin-spice-muffins-with-cream-cheese-frosting/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">The Pioneer Woman</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">. She has awesome recipes & is a downright cool person. Check out her blog if you never have!</span></span></span><br />
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Moist Pumpkin Spice Muffins (With Cream Cheese Frosting)<br />
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Muffins:<br />
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1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger<br />
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces<br />
1 heaping cup pumpkin puree (I actually just used an entire 15 oz. can)<br />
1/2 cup evaporated milk<br />
1 egg<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla<br />
1/2 cup golden raisins (optional!)- I left these out<br />
2 tablespoons sugar<br />
1 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg<br />
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously grease 12 muffin tins.<br />
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Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in butter with two knives or a pastry blender until all incorporated. In a separate bowl, mix together pumpkin, evaporated milk, egg, and vanilla. Pour pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture. Add raisins. Fold gently until mixture is just combined. Pour into greased muffin pan—batter hardly ever fills all twelve unless you keep it down to 1/2 full. Sprinkle generous amounts of cinnamon-sugar over the top of each unbaked muffin.<br />
Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove and allow to cool. Ice with cream cheese frosting.<br />
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Cream Cheese Frosting<br />
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1/4 cup softened butter<br />
4 ounces cream cheese<br />
1/2 pound powdered sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla<br />
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Mix all ingredients on high until soft and whipped. Spread onto completely cooled muffins, or place into a large pastry bag with a large star tip and go crazy!<br />
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1 lb spicy sausage (My </span> <span style="color: #783f04;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: #783f04;"> </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Favs</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">: If you REALLY want to steam things up, go with Hormel Hot & Spicy Breakfast Sausage links, for a slightly milder soup go with Jimmy Dean Hot Breakfast Sausage)<br />
6 medium russet potatoes, thinly slices (scrub & leave skins on)<br />
2 cups onions, diced<br />
1lb. bacon<br />
1 Tbsp. minced garlic<br />
4-6 cups kale leaves, cut in half, then sliced (stem removed)<br />
6 tablespoons chicken base<br />
3 quart water<br />
11/3 cup heavy whipping cream<br />
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Place onions and bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear. Remove bacon and crumble. (At this point I usually drain off most all the bacon grease so I don't have a heart attack at 30). Add garlic to the onions and cook an additional 1-minute. Add chicken base, water, and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve.<br />
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</div></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-77027251634862973162009-08-25T11:19:00.000-07:002009-08-25T11:30:33.565-07:00Please, no laughingOh yes, I am. I am really posting a recipe that consists of 2 ingredients. One of which is...um...hotdogs. It is official. I have no shame. I can't help it. My lunch ladies used to serve me something like this as a child. I blame them.<div><br /></div><div>Now, this isn't your typical dinner party fare. No, as you can see by the T<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">igger</span> plate (courtesy of my friend Emily who left it at my house with brownies adorning it) this is more appealing to the little people. Really. My 3 year old ate 3 of these babies for lunch today. </div><div><br /></div><div>Okay. Here is the recipe. Stop laughing at me. </div><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkJfH2jZnNQMnMCRReKAaJANGsOAnFhJijPp1wzPoBulw41Qbu-tsNX-hiaevtauRoLa6mQqHo58kB8PO3T2Xg9mGp3WmM0MH10hSz2QTFseHxgCcLetfYkxNZdVqsvCewX_h45Qpylh7/s1600-h/100_1707.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkJfH2jZnNQMnMCRReKAaJANGsOAnFhJijPp1wzPoBulw41Qbu-tsNX-hiaevtauRoLa6mQqHo58kB8PO3T2Xg9mGp3WmM0MH10hSz2QTFseHxgCcLetfYkxNZdVqsvCewX_h45Qpylh7/s400/100_1707.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373968062031059794" /></a><br /></div><div>8 hot dogs (I never buy the cheap hot dogs. I just don't trust what is in them)</div><div>1 tube of Crescent Rolls, refrigerated section (I use reduced-fat. No one can tell the difference around here)</div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 375*. Split roll sections apart. Roll each section around a hot dog- larger end to smaller end. Place on baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until crescent rolls are golden brown. </div><div><br /></div><div>My kids like to eat these with ketchup. So do I. </div></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-80399020355517747552009-08-20T06:30:00.000-07:002009-08-20T08:47:25.797-07:00Herbed Sandwich Buns<div>These sandwich buns were so delicious. The dough was made in the bread machine, so they were also very easy. Make sure you don't skip sauteing the onions in butter. It gave these so much flavor. I used these to make Pork 'n' Slaw Sandwiches last night which was wonderful. I also think they would be fantastic with a burger, or just a plain sandwich. I am hooked:-)</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEBiGcYRaPBH1oEiMiIlxTEabGdk66OFOWE-OKqR2NyqWQJSTB5zQNVJnq4JRKu-U7VxsmJ9QO5esOUYFzZrXpCwgUFIXgLssxv92Y3oi7cqXMeeshZe8o9Z470bUBRKp6qMKunOMba69/s1600-h/100_1705.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEBiGcYRaPBH1oEiMiIlxTEabGdk66OFOWE-OKqR2NyqWQJSTB5zQNVJnq4JRKu-U7VxsmJ9QO5esOUYFzZrXpCwgUFIXgLssxv92Y3oi7cqXMeeshZe8o9Z470bUBRKp6qMKunOMba69/s400/100_1705.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372038494097372258" /></a><b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Herbed</span></span> Sandwich Buns</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div>1/4 c. water (70-80*)</div><div>1/4 c. warm milk (70-80*)</div><div>1 egg</div><div>2/3 c. small-curd cottage cheese</div><div>1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese</div><div>3 Tbsp. sugar</div><div>1 1/2 tsp. salt</div><div>3 c. bread flour</div><div>2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast</div><div>1 tsp. Italian seasoning</div><div>1/2 tsp. dried minced garlic</div><div>1/4 tsp. dried basil</div><div>1/4 c. finely chopped onion</div><div>4 1/2 tsp. butter </div><div><br /></div><div>In bread machine pan, place the first 12 ingredients in order suggested by the manufacturer. In a small skillet, saute onions in butter until tender; add to bread machine pan. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 Tbsp. water or flour if needed). </div><div><br /></div><div>When cycle is complete, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 10 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375* for10-12 minutes or until golden brown.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yields: 10 buns</div><div><br /></div><div>Tip: Since I cannot usually find a warm enough place for my dough to rise, I usually preheat my oven to about 170*. Once it reaches that temp., I turn it off and place my dough in the oven to rise. It works great!</div><div><br /></div><div>Source: I got this recipe out of my 2004 Quick Cooking Annual</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-7958508799751955962009-08-19T09:04:00.000-07:002009-08-19T09:22:42.210-07:00My baby<div style="text-align: left;">Yesterday Grace had her preschool open house. I cannot believe my baby girl is going to preschool. Ugh. I can already feel the tears coming. I am going to be such a mess on her first day. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One of the things she needed to bring to the open house was a photo of herself. This photo will go on all of her art projects, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cubby</span>, etc. throughout the year. As I was looking through the photos I have taken of her over the summer, I realized that my little wild woman was...well...wild looking in all of them. Dirt smeared on her face, no shirt- you get the picture. So I cleaned her up and took a few. I can hardly believe how grown up and beautiful she is already. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZAHb3S0z2aWQFANCOl9hPK8jxum32BeKX4Z9_zhsCqyJs-VS90C99VAoMFqRnqAF7kE3cQeYzMDYg2zHhndsOqHrO1g3G6qWp4qxHncD0jsV-A3vwZzuB8e9UDjLydqw2H0P7DIwpevZg/s400/100_1702.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371706774934623474" /></div><div>The teacher that both the boys had was suddenly moved up to Kindergarten this year. I am so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">devastated</span> about it. She is such a wonderful preschool teacher. So, Grace will have a new teacher. My first reaction was to withdraw her from preschool entirely (she is only 3, after all) but I am going to just send her. I really think Grace will do wonderfully in preschool and she will love it. She is such a smart & social little girl. Maybe they would let me just stay with her? I am a licensed teacher after all... Just kidding. Kind of.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-pV06Mv5-K5zPb3Ou_crHYKN0NC55ax2euDTTnJ5gcaSUCP6F2NFuVJyzix8XGNmD4kuGRZ_41GPxHf_9H1WUhvPVjTYhVNZYeIb6lHFT91IMQ5QQJekARdsUNV8g2in4esMACd4Z6pH/s1600-h/100_1700.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-pV06Mv5-K5zPb3Ou_crHYKN0NC55ax2euDTTnJ5gcaSUCP6F2NFuVJyzix8XGNmD4kuGRZ_41GPxHf_9H1WUhvPVjTYhVNZYeIb6lHFT91IMQ5QQJekARdsUNV8g2in4esMACd4Z6pH/s400/100_1700.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371706764658023810" /></a>Grace had a good time at the open house meeting everyone. She had no problem at all being left to play with the other kids and getting to know the teacher while I filled out paperwork and got some info from the director and the principal. Now she just can't wait for school to get started. </div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-56000218163299568452009-08-04T11:25:00.001-07:002009-08-04T11:38:38.955-07:00Buttermilk Pancakes<div>First of all, I apologize for my picture. It really is terrible. You see, I was just to darn hungry to eat these babies to mess around too much with it or check the picture quality:) </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, my family LOVES to eat pancakes. I made this recipe one Saturday morning when I realized I ran out of pancake mix and I was VERY happy with the result. So happy, in fact, that I have decided to no longer buy pancake mix at all. Give 'em a try!</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, these freeze very well. I like to make a HUGE batch of these when I do them (x4 usually). Then I flash freeze them and store them in a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ziploc</span> bag for the kid to reheat during the week for breakfast.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3VJp_B3zhm5dvNC6KflHyjd7GXZzUxc2TwypvTtjmmTyNhwnkIfagoOIMQEwR3kVxh6-qZbEGv3eZ3FCUYsE-YHdCxbFFyiER3-xiEDyN7PR1R4tYw6ulRf2vO77oqsHbUSjGMYQLkZF/s1600-h/100_1649.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3VJp_B3zhm5dvNC6KflHyjd7GXZzUxc2TwypvTtjmmTyNhwnkIfagoOIMQEwR3kVxh6-qZbEGv3eZ3FCUYsE-YHdCxbFFyiER3-xiEDyN7PR1R4tYw6ulRf2vO77oqsHbUSjGMYQLkZF/s400/100_1649.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366176783074529010" /></a>Buttermilk Pancakes<div><br /><div>1 c. all-purpose flour<div>1 tsp. baking powder</div><div>1/2 tsp. baking soda</div><div>1/4 tsp. salt</div><div>1 egg, lightly beaten</div><div>1 c. nonfat buttermilk (I almost never have this on hand. I just put 1 Tbsp. vinegar in 1 c. measuring cup, then fill to the top with milk & let set for 5 minutes. This is a great sub for buttermilk.)</div><div>1 Tbsp. vegetable oil</div><div>Chocolate Chips (optional)</div><div>Cooking Spray</div><div><br /></div><div>Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine egg, buttermilk, and oil, and add to dry ingredients; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in desired amount of chocolate chips, if you wish. I make some with and some without, myself.</div><div><br /></div><div>Coat a nonstick griddle with cooking spray, and preheat to 350*. For each pancake, pour 1/4 c. batter onto hot griddle. Cook pancakes until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked; turn pancakes and cook other side.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yield: 9 (4 inch) pancakes (I usually make mine bigger and don't get as many.)</div><div><br /></div></div></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-18548948847533166922009-08-04T10:55:00.000-07:002009-08-04T11:16:45.294-07:00Peanut Butter Cup Brownies<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; ">A couple of weeks ago, I saw a recipe for Peanut Butter Cup Brownies over at one of my favorite recipe blogs, <a href="http://realmomkitchen.blogspot.com/">Real Mom Kitchen</a>. Well, I have been craving them since. You just can't beat the pairing of two things that are so delicious. The recipe just doesn't get any easier either. You should really look at the photo of the recipe on her site, they look much more delectable <a href="http://realmomkitchen.blogspot.com/2009/07/resses-brownies.html">there</a>. Upon further revisiting her recipe for the blog entry, I realize that I forgot to press the 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nd</span> half of the Reese's into the top. Oh well, these still tasted fabulous! I will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">definitely</span> be trying that next time though!</div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGh8CaKResixhdFo4NCRS63e4ISusNr3a4aNpgeFVzDpzTrAGcaS9Hq1JijgWGNNy51kaqRDiKKadh4UPx6jwIMvWEH5FxP3-29HiB85-o80TOr2wvb7yI02P2mVX7ctJvdOGFRg_19g2B/s400/100_1652.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366171900671434562" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Reese's Brownies</span><br /><br />1 brownie mix (I used Betty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Crocker</span>, you need the 9 x 13 size)<br />ingredients needed to make the brownie mix<br />1 (12 oz bag) Reese's miniature peanut butter cups<br /><br />Open up half of the peanut butter cups, there's about 40 in a bag. Cut each peanut butter cup into fourths. Mix the brownie mix together according to package directions for cake like brownies. Mix in your cut up peanut butter cups and pour into pan prepared according to package directions. (The Betty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Crocker</span> one says to spray the bottom of the pan.) Then if you see some pieces of peanut butter cups clumped together in the batter, use a fork to help make sure all the chunks are evenly dispersed. Cook according to package directions, except remove 5 minutes early from oven. While the brownies cook, open and cut up the other half bag of Reese's the same way. Then when you remove the brownies 5 minutes early, evenly sprinkle the remaining cut up Reese's over the brownies. Return brownies to oven for the remaining 5 minutes or until they pass the toothpick test. Cool and cut into squares.<br /></span></div></span><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mweA7urId-5l7j3y7Cg3bonu2YzJ0106cwy_j0cKPqnlyFvKmGtR8xyvXnvVjABlqZ-bDa8G8e-LAoZCq_g6sApV2tiB0rPN6TqgOkxRknbStLruS_9MDVARl8uKMG0FQVe8VgRLERYH/s1600-h/100_1651.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mweA7urId-5l7j3y7Cg3bonu2YzJ0106cwy_j0cKPqnlyFvKmGtR8xyvXnvVjABlqZ-bDa8G8e-LAoZCq_g6sApV2tiB0rPN6TqgOkxRknbStLruS_9MDVARl8uKMG0FQVe8VgRLERYH/s400/100_1651.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366170629898097682" /></a>As you can see, I had a very eager helper while making brownies. All of my kids just LOVE to help cook. I wonder why? Isn't it good he took his shower right before helping?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNui1AkWyiP1PMmXsnI4R30eJGtE5Akw_3GlkRpelo8glVFO2pm7qqfNlDZ_df9IgUilQWQ5mqeUJkpgjHuVEco5mv0PXHhJBEFuMQzrcsCntrmSuOWyEXdWUhVSaOMgE-dgTlX7ML5Iv/s1600-h/100_1650.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNui1AkWyiP1PMmXsnI4R30eJGtE5Akw_3GlkRpelo8glVFO2pm7qqfNlDZ_df9IgUilQWQ5mqeUJkpgjHuVEco5mv0PXHhJBEFuMQzrcsCntrmSuOWyEXdWUhVSaOMgE-dgTlX7ML5Iv/s400/100_1650.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366170622870911938" /></a><br /><br /></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-1435631185802209962009-07-28T14:30:00.000-07:002009-07-28T14:58:26.479-07:00Iced Monkey Bread<div style="text-align: left;">Last night I made this totally fantastic version of Monkey Bread. Most recipes call for canned biscuits. I didn't have any around, but I did have some frozen bread dough. I thought I remembered my MIL making <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hers</span> with frozen bread dough, but I couldn't find any recipes calling for it. So, I made up my own! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Because I used 2 loaves of frozen bread dough instead of the 3 cans of biscuits most recipes call for, it just didn't have quite as much caramel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">gooiness</span> going on as I remembered that it should. So...I decided to ice them! You know, like a cinnamon roll? Oh my, they were perfect. This baby came out of the oven around 10 pm last night and was gone shortly after breakfast. Next time I think I will just drizzle the icing over the loaf. I wasn't sure how everyone would like the icing with the Monkey Bread so I decided to serve it on the side. Everyone ate theirs with though!</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRp0d7HEmH6CuKKMNWPwX54xYbEYn50HbPCvoPKLczKr3Cb2rKoph_ZK89AlXFZ0FVKMqa75AxJhrhjajpcTQ0xlk5sUmdmmgc3SylSOF5dCTp5MuQpibxlO_IMQ7TmOxeFRFphDNFKU_D/s400/100_1639.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363626909179110498" /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2 (1 lb.) loaves frozen white bread dough</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 c. sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 Tbsp. cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 c. brown sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 c. butter</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Icing:</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 Tbsp. butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 c. powdered sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 Tbsp. milk</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thaw bread dough in refrigerator for 12 hours.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cut each loaf of dough into 24 equal portions. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in bowl. Roll each portion of dough in sugar mixture, and layer dough in sugar mixture, and layer dough in a 12 c. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bundt</span> pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Melt butter and combine with brown sugar. Pour mixture evenly over dough balls in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bundt</span> pan. Cover and let rise in warm place, free from drafts, 35 minutes or until doubled in bulk. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Place a serving plate, upside down, on top of pan, and invert bread onto plate. Remove pan and drizzle any remaining syrup over bread. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Melt butter for icing. Combine with milk and 2 c. powdered sugar. Drizzle over Monkey Bread. </div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-81134298861774010492009-07-28T13:08:00.000-07:002009-07-28T13:27:38.930-07:00Anyone There?<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; ">Yes, we are still here, alive, & kicking. Who even knows where to start with what has been going on around here. I am going to give a short recap, mostly in photos. </div><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; ">These pictures are in the order most recent, to oldest. (This fact really annoys me, apparently I will never figure out how to properly upload photos to blogger.)</div><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; ">This is Grace, today doing some yoga. She is so funny. </div><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; "><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1cv4p2byWxTIWslvgGzV3LngByyPodq9ZMu2VGQlXBKuzIZTsN9RWLCErB-HkbsVijmlYng-Cb_QnAiniJ2t2g8Kccjo1t16qYpR97VDoylorqkgJDbYB1NEhtAGVFjkFxl6EQAl_ii9/s400/100_1644.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363607208447344754" /></div><div>This is Quinn today, getting his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">XBOX</span> fix. It has been broken for the past few months, so it is the hot item right now around here. Tony and I are really loving it too. Especially since we figured out how to stream movies from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Netflix</span> to our big screen via the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">XBOX</span>. Very cool! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0c-6tDifWwEEXCq0pHKeRqHdV7WMHcoZJhoqrP3fjHC87udP5to9FHXXC_fL79KZN7FzExiAexmAk1d0EM4Uo82CFaJsc3rmjYW62tqKKv0jDEGTYVOVxOZ8xiCXCe-B2nxkPF16_j5kU/s1600-h/100_1642.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0c-6tDifWwEEXCq0pHKeRqHdV7WMHcoZJhoqrP3fjHC87udP5to9FHXXC_fL79KZN7FzExiAexmAk1d0EM4Uo82CFaJsc3rmjYW62tqKKv0jDEGTYVOVxOZ8xiCXCe-B2nxkPF16_j5kU/s400/100_1642.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363607204206545842" /></a>Can you believe it? I am the mother of a handsome 10 year old. I couldn't be prouder of him. He is such a sweet kid. Not to mention an awesome hockey player! This is just a little family party we had for him. We are still planning on letting him have a friend party, either at home or at Raging Rivers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q0hUyNrOpVFihwCbyDtoqljACQ9KaMH6GGfj1zAHVN4JHvKuYelgc9JUrH6VmV5LYnMNgKfWfmrWBHOmxP6r5X5KcA4fOp4mTshD1AKWjr0C7lBTvLzj5OacOr_1DUpJ4cSsPWsMTCF-/s1600-h/100_1638.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q0hUyNrOpVFihwCbyDtoqljACQ9KaMH6GGfj1zAHVN4JHvKuYelgc9JUrH6VmV5LYnMNgKfWfmrWBHOmxP6r5X5KcA4fOp4mTshD1AKWjr0C7lBTvLzj5OacOr_1DUpJ4cSsPWsMTCF-/s400/100_1638.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363606912505086802" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Hmmm</span>....what should I wish for? <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyno5mYYpnU0U40HORTHW6kHaLzRBZUMSK939e8ZCdB-e6uaOaXCnMAlIFpfiZWAjIctWw_vYRXKw2LJ393irqPtinm9D6pNUNfMgn1WS6GKbqICv-voCVDTilII9q4ORV55n3ZLNRyRs/s1600-h/100_1637.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyno5mYYpnU0U40HORTHW6kHaLzRBZUMSK939e8ZCdB-e6uaOaXCnMAlIFpfiZWAjIctWw_vYRXKw2LJ393irqPtinm9D6pNUNfMgn1WS6GKbqICv-voCVDTilII9q4ORV55n3ZLNRyRs/s400/100_1637.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363606906603843362" /></a>He is always SO embarrassed when he is in the spotlight. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ngiCn0jwEJ5Dk7-tH6N87MQzdqRI3upZApn6oX33-5tOd739L6Ob-eKBdswpdPFDcPmsquM2fvtW28t-k2fjk8hdwT77KzzYIwIskRAFps7Q4p1F3XxY6Ik1tV4Q-83X1OqGex_SUiZx/s1600-h/100_1636.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ngiCn0jwEJ5Dk7-tH6N87MQzdqRI3upZApn6oX33-5tOd739L6Ob-eKBdswpdPFDcPmsquM2fvtW28t-k2fjk8hdwT77KzzYIwIskRAFps7Q4p1F3XxY6Ik1tV4Q-83X1OqGex_SUiZx/s400/100_1636.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363606903382604322" /></a>Gracie all hot, sweaty, and high on sugar at the parade over the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjStndPDFcp3Y0r-85b50ng1Eymt3YBLvl78ZmJqwSL7nEZHY0qveH5NQZfpL-krnFPVhjhecjwlQNfHT2M2WldQmK36WGbZCgU7qlLsh_RqbgeV_rUdbPS2BsK8Z-CA2l-mSDK609PXzgd/s1600-h/100_1635.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjStndPDFcp3Y0r-85b50ng1Eymt3YBLvl78ZmJqwSL7nEZHY0qveH5NQZfpL-krnFPVhjhecjwlQNfHT2M2WldQmK36WGbZCgU7qlLsh_RqbgeV_rUdbPS2BsK8Z-CA2l-mSDK609PXzgd/s400/100_1635.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363606895227969218" /></a>Quinn at the parade.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TBY6MjAz-p1AYO5LCjEZhzNQP8ZfNDiuXwU9OROexvLAakUqycP_yzPTaPFYIdVtdQ8BGIppZHjbQxDfDrco6gwd-nKSIHK5vS7y0DB48YtEYQ_gmiMvLwhzGKVDozco8O3W-zVfuxfp/s1600-h/100_1634.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TBY6MjAz-p1AYO5LCjEZhzNQP8ZfNDiuXwU9OROexvLAakUqycP_yzPTaPFYIdVtdQ8BGIppZHjbQxDfDrco6gwd-nKSIHK5vS7y0DB48YtEYQ_gmiMvLwhzGKVDozco8O3W-zVfuxfp/s400/100_1634.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363606888798271938" /></a><br /><br /></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-18727065745042575572009-06-03T11:24:00.000-07:002009-06-03T11:32:01.266-07:00Shrinking Days of Summer, Week 1<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap; "><p><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.shrinkingjeans.net');" href="http://www.shrinkingjeans.net" target="_blank"><img src="http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo145/rubyandroja/Shrinking%20Jeans/SDOS2.png" border="0" alt="Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans" /></a></p> <p></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Today is the first day of the biggest loser challenge with the Sisterhood! I am really looking forward to it. This time of year tends to be at least as hard for me (weight-wise) as Christmas. Between my birthday, the 4th, and all of the margaritas/beer I like to sip on those warm summer nights, the scale usually tends to go up. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am hoping having a team is going to keep me accountable. I should have some good motivation anyway, considering I am on the verge of weighing the least I have weighed since my pre-baby days (10 years ago). </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have never shared my weight on this blog, but (gasp!) I am going to do that now. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Current Weight: 165.6</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Goal for challenge: lose 10 pounds</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate Goal: 145 </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Good luck everyone!</span></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-71758192657782526962009-06-02T20:56:00.000-07:002009-06-02T21:57:36.229-07:00Tagged!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; font-family:'Century Gothic';font-size:13px;"><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; font-family:'trebuchet ms';">My cuz, Melissa, at <a href="http://www.whooosthatgirl.com/">Whoo's That Girl</a> tagged me & I thought I would give it a whirl! </div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Century Gothic';"><div face="'trebuchet ms'" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; "><u>8 things I am looking forward to:</u><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; ">1. Finally having the lower level of my house completed! Doors! Trim! Wet bar! Can't wait (especially to finally have doors).<br />2. Running my first 10K over the weekend of the 4th.<br />3. Success in the biggest loser challenge over at <a href="http://shrinkingjeans.net/">Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans.</a><br />4. Our mini-vacation with the kids this weekend (to Watertown, SD)- actually for a wedding but I got a room at a hotel with a slide for 2 nights & I am calling it a vacation;).<br />5. Summer evenings spent with friends & family.<br />6. Garden veggies.<br />7. My favorite group fitness instructors return from vacation. How dare she leave me.<br />8. My kids not fighting ALL SUMMER.<br /></div></div><div face="'trebuchet ms'" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; "><u>8 things I did yesterday:</u><br /><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; ">1. Cycling Class.<br />2. Muscle Work Class.<br />3. Took kids to the summer reading kick-off at the Heritage Center.<br />4. Took Quinn to his first day of swim lessons.<br />5. Had a contractor out to get an estimate for our basement trim work.<br />6. Made hotel reservations.<br />7.Talked to grandpa on the phone.<br />8. Updated my facebook status.<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; "><u>8 things I wish I could do:</u><br /><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; ">1. Definitely have more patience. Who couldn't use that?<br />2. Explore the world with my husband.<br />3. Strike it rich so I can do #2.<br />4. Run a 1/2 marathon. I am getting there.<br />5. Find the determination to lose my last 20#.<br />6. See certain loved ones find some type of fulfillment. <br />7. Take my kids to fantastic places.<br />8. Have more faith in myself.<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; "><u>8 shows I watch:</u></div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div face="'trebuchet ms'" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1. House<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; "><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2. The Office</span><br />3. Lost<br />4.Today<br />5. News<br />6. Iron Chef<br />7. House Hunters<br />8. Kitchen Nightmares<br /></div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; ">*I actually only really watch the first 3. The others are just an occasional hit or miss deal. I don't watch much TV.</div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; "><u>8 people tagged:</u><br /><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.3em; ">1. Pam at <a href="http://dakotapam.blogspot.com/">It's Time for More Coffee...</a>.<br />2. Jen at <a href="http://left-turn-only.blogspot.com/">Life in the Left-Turn-Only Lane</a>.<br />3. Kristin at <a href="http://thekrumwiedesix.blogspot.com/">The Krumwiede Six</a>.<br />4. Emily at <a href="http://arnegard.blogspot.com/">A Day in the Life</a>.<br />5. Kate at <a href="http://2plus2-youdothemath.blogspot.com/">You Do the Math</a>.<br />6. Sarah at <a href="http://sarah-sblog.blogspot.com/">Blog, Blog, Blog</a>.<br />7. Nancy at <a href="http://bruceandnancy.blogspot.com/">The Dutch Scandies</a>.<br />8. My new facebook friend & fellow Team Yellow member, Jolynn at <a href="http://darljo.blogspot.com/">Life Lessons Learned</a>.</div></div></span></div></span>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-78394255901755935592009-05-26T20:44:00.000-07:002009-05-26T21:02:00.367-07:00Glazed Pork TenderloinI made this last week & it was so dang good. Tony & I both really loved it. The kids loved the tenderloin but scraped the glaze off. Whatever, they don't have any taste buds anyway. I got this out of a cookbook I checked out from the library and I have been trying to remember to blog it before returning the book. Tonight is the first time I have really gotten a chance. <div><br /></div><div> Lord, help me to survive the summer! I love hanging out with the kids, doing the activities, etc. But the fighting. Good God. Anyway, they are in bed & I'm not going to think about that right now. I am going to think about this mouth-watering pork instead. You know, the other white meat??? <div><br /></div><div>This recipe calls for 1 lb. of pork. For our family, I have to make closer to 2 lbs. of pork. I have some real carnivores around these parts. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(40, 122, 198); font-family: arial; font-size: 26px; ">Glazed Pork Tenderloin</span><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij26GzKwsBmIXjx1npVJxFsRvVKaSoVtD8KKgomYSUflYAB5Klk9suitFeTp_HLhvLsSN8j3WtlVocvIc0D44Lxwp69unM6F4f1oB-hcC3QkihPb-qVHDHdgCqIXAx7SvSJp5uOSsnX3hb/s400/120033.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 140px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340347864926418578" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; "><div class="art_intro" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; height: 100%; "><div id="uctl_receipe_divRecipeStatsTop" class="recipe_statstop_noimg" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; width: 447px !important; height: 130px !important; "><div id="uctl_receipe_divRecipeBoxTop" class="recipeboxtop-noimg" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; background-image: url(http://aka.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/component/pullquote_bot.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 100% 100%; "><div class="no-img" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding-right: 7px; padding-left: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; clear: left; border-left-width: 1px; border-left-style: solid; border-left-color: rgb(229, 210, 177); "><div id="uctl_receipe_divRecipeStats" class="recipestats-noimg" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; height: 100px; border-bottom-style: none !important; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; border-left-width: 1px; border-left-style: solid; border-left-color: rgb(229, 210, 177); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">Serves 4</span></div><div id="uctl_receipe_divRecipeStats" class="recipestats-noimg" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; height: 100px; border-bottom-style: none !important; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; border-left-width: 1px; border-left-style: solid; border-left-color: rgb(229, 210, 177); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">5 POINTS per serving</span></div><div id="uctl_receipe_divRecipeStats" class="recipestats-noimg" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; height: 100px; border-bottom-style: none !important; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; border-left-width: 1px; border-left-style: solid; border-left-color: rgb(229, 210, 177); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="recipe_bod" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><div class="recipe_int" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; clear: right; display: block; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; width: 446px; padding-top: 0px; "><h4 style="font-weight: bold; padding-right: 7px; border-top-color: rgb(250, 222, 208); border-top-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; padding-left: 7px; font-size: 11px; padding-bottom: 3px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(229, 154, 99); padding-top: 3px; border-bottom-color: rgb(250, 222, 208); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; background-color: rgb(254, 252, 191); ">Ingredients</h4><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tbody><tr height="7"><td colspan="2" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "></td></tr><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "></td><td width="100%" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">1/4 tsp table salt</td></tr><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "></td><td width="100%" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">1/4 tsp black pepper</td></tr><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "></td><td width="100%" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">1 pound(s) Pork, tenderloin, raw</td></tr><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "></td><td width="100%" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">2 item(s) rosemary sprig, (I skipped this)</td></tr><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "></td><td width="100%" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">1/2 cup(s) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Smucker's</span> Pineapple Preserves</td></tr><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "></td><td width="100%" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">1 tbsp Kraft Prepared Horseradish</td></tr></tbody></table><h4 style="font-weight: bold; padding-right: 7px; border-top-color: rgb(250, 222, 208); border-top-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; padding-left: 7px; font-size: 11px; padding-bottom: 3px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(229, 154, 99); padding-top: 3px; border-bottom-color: rgb(250, 222, 208); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; background-color: rgb(254, 252, 191); ">Instructions</h4><br />Combine salt and pepper; rub over pork. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Place one sprig of rosemary under the pork and one on top. <br />Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes.<br />Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat preserves and horseradish until preserves are melted; stir until blended. Remove top rosemary sprig. <br />Brush pork with 1/4 cup pineapple sauce. Bake 10-20 minutes longer or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. <br />Serve with the remaining sauce.</div></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980369631164717541.post-26796566182005945342009-05-26T20:32:00.000-07:002009-05-26T20:42:02.837-07:00Creamy Ranch Chicken<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5uSGHTD2m-tSp7Hl8LADe55voXRIMXEFUQUd4yc0SvI3Y79Kkwqlur_GicX6RyjjjI5sGtYlg4SPYRsvIoxJYZkFg8B7KlJ32LznlX0B25vJvlJ_v-ppdecmT3j5AYBFW_hoI1wgBaw6/s1600-h/l_R080561.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5uSGHTD2m-tSp7Hl8LADe55voXRIMXEFUQUd4yc0SvI3Y79Kkwqlur_GicX6RyjjjI5sGtYlg4SPYRsvIoxJYZkFg8B7KlJ32LznlX0B25vJvlJ_v-ppdecmT3j5AYBFW_hoI1wgBaw6/s400/l_R080561.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340341720045096642" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span>I made this for dinner tonight. Kade & Tony both really liked it. I think the rest of us did too, we just weren't very hungry because we had Space Aliens for lunch. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was very quick & easy to make although it wasn't the lowest fat dish. We all really like bacon though & this combined lots of things the kids love: ranch, chicken, bacon, & noodles. I just lightened the recipe up in a couple of other areas to accommodate for the bacon grease. Life is all about compromise, right?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial; font-size: 11px; "><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial; font-size: 11px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(40, 122, 198); font-family: arial; font-size: 26px; ">Creamy Ranch Chicken</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial; font-size: 11px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(40, 122, 198); font-family: arial; font-size: 26px;"><br /></span></span><table id="uctl_receipe_tableRecipe" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="height: 100%; "><tbody><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><b><i>POINTS</i></b>® Value: <span style="color: rgb(187, 114, 11); ">8</span><br />Servings: <span style="color: rgb(187, 114, 11); "> 5</span><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; "><div class="recipe_bod" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><div class="recipe_int" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; clear: right; display: block; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; width: 446px; padding-top: 0px; "><h4 style="font-weight: bold; padding-right: 7px; border-top-color: rgb(250, 222, 208); border-top-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; padding-left: 7px; font-size: 11px; padding-bottom: 3px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(229, 154, 99); padding-top: 3px; border-bottom-color: rgb(250, 222, 208); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; background-color: rgb(254, 252, 191); ">Ingredients</h4><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tbody><tr height="7"><td colspan="2" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "></td></tr><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "></td><td width="100%" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">5 oz bacon, uncooked (6 thin slices)</td></tr><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><div id="uctl_receipe_rptrIngrediants__ctl1_divFillingFood" class="fillingfood" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-image: url(http://aka.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/icons/icon_filling_food.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; height: 14px; width: 14px; background-position: initial initial; "></div></td><td width="100%" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast</td></tr><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "></td><td width="100%" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">2 tbsp all-purpose flour</td></tr><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "></td><td width="100%" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">1 serving(s) Ranch Salad dressing and Seasoning mix, 1 oz. package, (2 Tbsp. ranch mix)</td></tr><tr><td style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><div id="uctl_receipe_rptrIngrediants__ctl4_divFillingFood" class="fillingfood" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-image: url(http://aka.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/icons/icon_filling_food.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; height: 14px; width: 14px; background-position: initial initial; "></div></td><td width="100%" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">1 1/4 cup(s) fat-free skim milk</td></tr></tbody></table><h4 style="font-weight: bold; padding-right: 7px; border-top-color: rgb(250, 222, 208); border-top-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; padding-left: 7px; font-size: 11px; padding-bottom: 3px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(229, 154, 99); padding-top: 3px; border-bottom-color: rgb(250, 222, 208); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; background-color: rgb(254, 252, 191); ">Instructions</h4><br />1. Cut bacon into narrow strips. In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings.</div><div class="recipe_int" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; clear: right; display: block; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; width: 446px; padding-top: 0px; "><br />2. In the same skillet cook chicken in reserved drippings until tender and no longer pink, turning to brown evenly. Sprinkle flour and salad dressing mix over the chicken in the skillet; stir well. Stir in milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in bacon. </div><div class="recipe_int" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; clear: right; display: block; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; width: 446px; padding-top: 0px; "><br />Serve chicken mixture with noodles. I like the Smart Taste Rotini. Healthy but no one knows it;-)</div><div class="recipe_int" style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; clear: right; display: block; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; width: 446px; padding-top: 0px; ">Sprinkle with Parmesan.</div></div></span></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372850212770789368noreply@blogger.com0