So this is a easy take on a family favorite...Lasagna
Ingredients:
Noodles (I like Shells but Bow ties and Penne work great)
Marinara Sauce
Cottage Cheese
Ricotta Cheese
Boiled Egg
Spinach
Black Olives
Grated Cheese (I like to mix Medium and Sharp cheddars)
Cooked Ground Meat ( I like to use Turkey Italian Sausage)
Cook the noodles for 4 to 5 minutes
In pan layer as follows
Sauce
noodles
Meat
Sauce
Cottage Cheese
Spinach
Ricotta Cheese
sliced boiled eggs
Black olives
Noodles
Meat Sauce
Grated Cheese
Bake in over for 30 minutes at 350
Serve
This is way yummy and super easy and while it does not seem like it, this takes way less time to make than lasagna.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Summer Treats
So we are having heat in our area now...well we did and will again. Anyway it got me thinking. So I am going to share a few yummy treats today. Some for Mommy and Daddy and some for the kiddos.
Yummy Sorbet
This one is super easy.
Buy your favorite Fruit. I use what is seasonal at my local Farmer's Market
Wash and clean the fruit. If needed cut it up in to manageable pieces.
In a food processor or blender Puree the fruit.
Pour in to Freezer safe containers
Freeze for 3 hours or more and enjoy
Make it cheap Coffee blend
okay so lots of people love those blended drinks from coffee shops. If you are one of those people you know how much money those can run. Well here is a easy alternative
In your blender 1 cup Combine Brewed Coffee. (You can take the leftovers from your morning pot and put them in the fridge for upto 3 days)
Add 1 cup milk
Add Ice for two servings or one large cup
Add your favorite flavors. Chocolate sauce or milk mix work great and are always on hand. you can also mix in your favorite creamer You do this with 1/3 cup Creamer and 2/3 cup milk instead on 1 cup milk
Blend to desired thickness and enjoy
Yogurt Pops
Okay so you have seen on TV the commercials to have frozen kids yogurt.
I like this option better and so does the family
Buy Vanilla Yogurt in a Big container.
Get some fresh Berries or fruit
Puree the Fruit
Mix with Vanilla
Pour into Cups and Freeze
This yummy treat is almost like frozen yogurt.
you can also mix in a blender or food processor for a smooth consistency.
Yummy Sorbet
This one is super easy.
Buy your favorite Fruit. I use what is seasonal at my local Farmer's Market
Wash and clean the fruit. If needed cut it up in to manageable pieces.
In a food processor or blender Puree the fruit.
Pour in to Freezer safe containers
Freeze for 3 hours or more and enjoy
Make it cheap Coffee blend
okay so lots of people love those blended drinks from coffee shops. If you are one of those people you know how much money those can run. Well here is a easy alternative
In your blender 1 cup Combine Brewed Coffee. (You can take the leftovers from your morning pot and put them in the fridge for upto 3 days)
Add 1 cup milk
Add Ice for two servings or one large cup
Add your favorite flavors. Chocolate sauce or milk mix work great and are always on hand. you can also mix in your favorite creamer You do this with 1/3 cup Creamer and 2/3 cup milk instead on 1 cup milk
Blend to desired thickness and enjoy
Yogurt Pops
Okay so you have seen on TV the commercials to have frozen kids yogurt.
I like this option better and so does the family
Buy Vanilla Yogurt in a Big container.
Get some fresh Berries or fruit
Puree the Fruit
Mix with Vanilla
Pour into Cups and Freeze
This yummy treat is almost like frozen yogurt.
you can also mix in a blender or food processor for a smooth consistency.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Summer BBQ Chicken Salad
This is a favorite of mine that my mom came up with it a few years back.
Ingredients:
Fresh Veggies (Avacado, Carrot, Bell Pepper, Celery)
Salad Mix (I like Spring Mix or Baby Greens, I always add spinach)
Chicken Breast (boneless and Skinless works best..so do chicken tenders)
Beans (I like Black Beans, my Husband loves Chick Peas)
BBQ sauce
Grated Cheese
Salad Dressing
Grill up your chicken. Put your sauce on very last and let it cook for just a few minutes each side.
Place your salad mix on plate
In a round design layer your Veggies. I usually do a color palate cause it looks pretty.
Slice the cooked Chicken and Lay on top of salad.
Sprinkle with Cheese while chicken is still hot
Serve with Dressing or choice.
Variation: add salsa and corn and make this a spicy salad or add pineapple and use teriyaki sauce for a festive oriental salad.
Enjoy, this is perfect for those hot days when nothing sounds good. And even kids who don't like veggies with love this summer treat.
Ingredients:
Fresh Veggies (Avacado, Carrot, Bell Pepper, Celery)
Salad Mix (I like Spring Mix or Baby Greens, I always add spinach)
Chicken Breast (boneless and Skinless works best..so do chicken tenders)
Beans (I like Black Beans, my Husband loves Chick Peas)
BBQ sauce
Grated Cheese
Salad Dressing
Grill up your chicken. Put your sauce on very last and let it cook for just a few minutes each side.
Place your salad mix on plate
In a round design layer your Veggies. I usually do a color palate cause it looks pretty.
Slice the cooked Chicken and Lay on top of salad.
Sprinkle with Cheese while chicken is still hot
Serve with Dressing or choice.
Variation: add salsa and corn and make this a spicy salad or add pineapple and use teriyaki sauce for a festive oriental salad.
Enjoy, this is perfect for those hot days when nothing sounds good. And even kids who don't like veggies with love this summer treat.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Crock Pot Roast
Originally posted June 20, 2010
Yummy Crock Pot Roast...
Pick your Roast
Pick Veggies your family likes I usually do potatoes, carrots or cabbage
You will also need Garlic Cloves and Onion Soup Mix and 1 large onion
this is super easy but it will make an amazing pot roast.
In your crock Pot Place your Roast.
Drop in Garlic Cloves (peeled)
Add Veggies
Put in dry onion soup mix
Top with slices onion
Pour in Water to fill crock
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours
you can also do High for 3 hours and then switch to low for 2 more hours
When you serve you can use the juice for gravy or save it for a base for a yummy veggie soup...Recipe to come..
Mac & Cheese
Originally posted June 16, 2010
Yummy Macaroni & Cheese
So this Mac & Cheese has always been a close guarded secret in my family but I am now going to share it with you and You will never view Mac & Cheese the same.
Boil your noodles (any kind you like I love using Penne or Bow ties)
Grate Cheese (for 2 servings use 1/2 lbs medium cheddar, increase by 1/2 lbs for every 2 or 3 servings)
It is very important to Grate the Cheese in advance you wont be able to do it once you start the sauce.
Melt Butter in a large pan melt 1 cube butter
Add Flour you will add just enough flour to make a past with the butter
Add Milk pour in milk be careful you can over make the sauce with this step. I eye ball it but until you are use to it use a measuring cup. Add 4 cups of milk for 4 servings rule of thumb is 1 cup per serving.
Stir Constantly while bringing to a boil (at Medium)
Reduce Heat to Low
Continue Stirring while adding cheese in small handfuls this is very important you can curdle the cheese at this point
If sauce is not thickening once all cheese is melted then add a small amount of flour and water rue.
Add to noodles and enjoy
We call this Laid our Mac & cheese cause that is exactly what it does it lays out on your plate.
To make a more complete meal add Broccoli or Chicken
Yummy Macaroni & Cheese
So this Mac & Cheese has always been a close guarded secret in my family but I am now going to share it with you and You will never view Mac & Cheese the same.
Boil your noodles (any kind you like I love using Penne or Bow ties)
Grate Cheese (for 2 servings use 1/2 lbs medium cheddar, increase by 1/2 lbs for every 2 or 3 servings)
It is very important to Grate the Cheese in advance you wont be able to do it once you start the sauce.
Melt Butter in a large pan melt 1 cube butter
Add Flour you will add just enough flour to make a past with the butter
Add Milk pour in milk be careful you can over make the sauce with this step. I eye ball it but until you are use to it use a measuring cup. Add 4 cups of milk for 4 servings rule of thumb is 1 cup per serving.
Stir Constantly while bringing to a boil (at Medium)
Reduce Heat to Low
Continue Stirring while adding cheese in small handfuls this is very important you can curdle the cheese at this point
If sauce is not thickening once all cheese is melted then add a small amount of flour and water rue.
Add to noodles and enjoy
We call this Laid our Mac & cheese cause that is exactly what it does it lays out on your plate.
To make a more complete meal add Broccoli or Chicken
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