We already had fajitas one day this week, but I asked Danny what he wanted for supper tonight and he said tacos. So, tacos it is!
Actually it turned out that some of the kids ate their stuff in tacos and others used tortillas and made burritos. Oh well.
It seems anything I eat anymore gives me heartburn...
Friday, March 13, 2009
SANDWICH: Fried Peanut Butter & Banana
One of the neighborhood boys was over here this afternoon (actually he's still here, along with 3 other kids that aren't mine!) and watched an episode of Paula Deen with me. She was doing stuff with bananas and she made an updated version of Elvis' favorite sandwich: a fried peanut-butter & banana sandwich. She added honey to her recipe and sprinkled cinnamon. Me and the kid started jonesing for one, but I didn't have any honey. He said the little store around the corner had some, so off we went! :)
They turned out YUMMY, but I would have done 2 things differently from Paula. 1) I would have toasted my bread before I spread the mixture on it (the butter made our bread too thin and let the peanut-butter spread ooze out) and 2) I would have had a glass of milk ALREADY poured. (Cause, man, this stuff is THICK and makes ya thirsty!
P.S. The kids are always telling me that I'm crazy for taking photos of my food. And Westley, the kid who helped me make the sandwiches today, even made this comment. So, I just showed him my blog and he said "Oh, cool. Have any of your friends commented?" Yeah kid. This cooking blog is JUST LIKE MySpace... :) I was shocked to see hear him comment on how many of the meals on here he had had with us this week, but hearing him say "and that was really good, and that..." made it worth it - I guess... ;o)
They turned out YUMMY, but I would have done 2 things differently from Paula. 1) I would have toasted my bread before I spread the mixture on it (the butter made our bread too thin and let the peanut-butter spread ooze out) and 2) I would have had a glass of milk ALREADY poured. (Cause, man, this stuff is THICK and makes ya thirsty!
P.S. The kids are always telling me that I'm crazy for taking photos of my food. And Westley, the kid who helped me make the sandwiches today, even made this comment. So, I just showed him my blog and he said "Oh, cool. Have any of your friends commented?" Yeah kid. This cooking blog is JUST LIKE MySpace... :) I was shocked to see hear him comment on how many of the meals on here he had had with us this week, but hearing him say "and that was really good, and that..." made it worth it - I guess... ;o)
Stroganoff w/Quick Alfredo Sauce
My sister made a big pot of Stroganoff one night and shared her leftovers with us. My husband liked it so much that he made a special request of it and now we have it frequently. My sister buys Alfredo Sauce in a jar, but I found a quick recipe online which I like (which is just as quick and cheap):
I add basil to my sauce (as I add basil to just about anything I can!). And I usually use Kroger's pre-made meatballs (in the frozen section), but today I used Armour's (orig. flavor vs Italian) and they are way superior. But I caught them on sale for $2.99 for a bag of 32.
So, this is what the kids and I made for lunch today. Devyn unloaded the dishwasher. Cierra stirred the sauce. I cooked the pasta & meatballs (in the microwave!) and mixed everything together. We can be such a team - at times...
I add basil to my sauce (as I add basil to just about anything I can!). And I usually use Kroger's pre-made meatballs (in the frozen section), but today I used Armour's (orig. flavor vs Italian) and they are way superior. But I caught them on sale for $2.99 for a bag of 32.
So, this is what the kids and I made for lunch today. Devyn unloaded the dishwasher. Cierra stirred the sauce. I cooked the pasta & meatballs (in the microwave!) and mixed everything together. We can be such a team - at times...
Chicken Packets
Last night we had Chicken Packets (a family favorite) with a big salad that contained all of the baby lettuces: Green Romaine, Tango, Lolla Rosa and Radicchio:
Until I upload my own photos, I normally look around Google for a generic image and low an behold I found this site: http://www.kevinandamanda.com/recipes/dinner/chicken-packets.html
Until I upload my own photos, I normally look around Google for a generic image and low an behold I found this site: http://www.kevinandamanda.com/recipes/dinner/chicken-packets.html
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Southwest Stack
The kids aren't going to church with me tonight. Danny had band last night so they're staying home with him. Pagans! I fooled around on the computer all day and forgot to set something out for dinner and Cierra's been asking for her "favorite dish", so it looks like I'll be making Southwest Stack after all... (Besides, apparently they're having a bunch of friends coming over to keep Danny company! ;o)
Here's a link to the recipe as it appears in my cookbook.
Here's a link to the recipe as it appears in my cookbook.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Monday, December 8, 2008
Crepes: Chocolate-Banana Filled
Lately I've been watching the Food Network. Who knew? I was looking for the History channel when I discovered this gem! ;o) Ok, I knew there was such a station, but I wasn't interested in it back then and wasn't really turned on by Emeril, who seemed to be on all the time. But Paula Deen was on! And I like sweet Southern women (as if there's any other kind... ;o) There were a lot of other good programs on after her too, including Down Home with The Neelys (hometown folks!) and Gina Neely is such a sweetie too and hooked me with her mother-in-law's Strawberry Cake. I wonder how I could finagle an invite over to their house for dinner...?
Anyway, Paula made Chocolate-Banana Filled Crepes one day and I took to them like a Frenchman to wine and cheese. Here's her recipe, which I've since made now about 4 times:
Anyway, Paula made Chocolate-Banana Filled Crepes one day and I took to them like a Frenchman to wine and cheese. Here's her recipe, which I've since made now about 4 times:
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