Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Summer Salads

I love summertime salads. I found some great looking salads that I'm going to make this summer. Click on a photo and it will take you to the link to find the recipe. Enjoy

Monday, June 15, 2009

Meal Planning [4]

This weeks meals include.

  1. Monday. Sam's club Pizza
  2. Tuesday. Leftovers
  3. Wednesday. Grilled Chicken with this Citrus Salad
  4. Thursday. Rice Bowls
  5. Friday. Turkey Burgers
  6. Saturday. Anniversary dinner:)
  7. Sunday. Roast and Potatoes

Lunch Ideas Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Red Lobster Cheese Biscuits

Dough:

1 1/4 lbs. Bisquik

3 Oz. freshly shredded cheddar cheese

11 Oz. cold water

Garlic Spread:

1/2 cup melted butter

1 teas. garlic powder

1/4 teas. salt

1/8 teas. onion powder

1/8 teas. dried parsley

To cold water, add Bisquik and cheese, blending in a mixing bowl.

Mix until dough is firm.

Using a small scoop, place the dough on a baking pan lined with

baking paper. Bake in 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until

golden brown. While biscuits bake, combine spread ingredients.

Brush baked biscuits with the garlic topping.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Peanut Butter Bars


Remember the peanut butter bars they had at school? I'd buy one everyday:) I found a recipe in Taste of Home the magazine. They are just how I remembered.


  • 3/4 cup butter

  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 3/4 cup Sugar

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 tsp water

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla

  • 1 1/2 cup flour

  • 1 1/2 cup cooking oats

  • 3/4 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt


1. Mix Peanut butter, butter, sugar, brown sugar and water together. 2. Beat in eggs and vanilla. 3. In a separate bowl add flour, oats, baking soda and salt. 4. Gradually add to the cream mixture. 5. Spread in 15 X 10 X 1 greased pan, bake for 325 for 18- 22 minutes or until lightly brown.


Glaze



  • 1 1/4 cup Milk Chocolate chips

  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1. mix all glaze ingredients in a microwave safe dish. Micro wave in 30 second intervals until smooth. 2. Spread over warm bars.


Let bars cool and enjoy. Store in a sealed container.


Crayon Roll


I am going to attempt these Crayon Rolls! I think they are so cute and the kids will love them!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Aprons

I bought an apron pattern back in the fall of 2008. I looked at it and put it away, I have been wanting to make Xoey an apron for her Kitchen she got for Christmas. I found this tutorial and thought I might give this easy one a try first!

Goodie Bags


I found these cute little bags to make for goodie bags at a birthday part.