Tonights lesson is on Keeping the Love in our Home.
Lesson Idea from: HERE
Prep: I am making my own flower (pettles, stem, grass, etc. out of construction paper and the petals will be the hearts).
Lesson: We will talk about all the ways we can keep the love in our home, and ways that disrupt that love.
Scriptures: Mosiah 4: 14 & 15
Activities: Making the flower in the lesson, and these coloring pages: Family Having fun in Park or Happy Family posing for Picture/Hidden Number Puzzle
Treats: Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats or Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
FHE
Tonight's FHE is on Baptism. I got the lesson from HERE. Since our son Corbin will be baptized later this year I thought this would be a great lesson geared for him.
Activity: Saved a clip art picture from HERE for each of my boys to color.
Treat: Root beer floats, no real tie in here, they have just been asking for them.
Activity: Saved a clip art picture from HERE for each of my boys to color.
Treat: Root beer floats, no real tie in here, they have just been asking for them.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Brownie, Strawberry Trifle
K this recipe I kinda just winged but here is what I did:
2 boxes of brownie mix, mixed and baked (you probably won't need all of these for the dessert, but better safe than sorry). Once you have baked, and they have cooled, cut into bite size pieces.
Strawberries (I used 2 pts.), washed, sliced and sprinkled with a little sugar.
Chocolate Sauce
Whipped Cream *check bottom of post for this recipe*
In a trifle bowl I took my bite sized brownie pieces and put a layer across the bottom, then a layer of strawberries, sprayed on some Chocolate Sauce, then a layer of whipped cream. Then start the process all over, top with the rest of the whipped cream and if you have strawberries left decorate the top. Keep refrigerated until you serve.
Home made whipped cream: (I did a double batch)
1 cup whipping cream
2 Tbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Put ingredients in a bowl and beat on medium until stiff peaks start to form (this will take a good 5 minutes or so), refrigerate until you use. (makes 2 cups of whipped cream).
2 boxes of brownie mix, mixed and baked (you probably won't need all of these for the dessert, but better safe than sorry). Once you have baked, and they have cooled, cut into bite size pieces.
Strawberries (I used 2 pts.), washed, sliced and sprinkled with a little sugar.
Chocolate Sauce
Whipped Cream *check bottom of post for this recipe*
In a trifle bowl I took my bite sized brownie pieces and put a layer across the bottom, then a layer of strawberries, sprayed on some Chocolate Sauce, then a layer of whipped cream. Then start the process all over, top with the rest of the whipped cream and if you have strawberries left decorate the top. Keep refrigerated until you serve.
Home made whipped cream: (I did a double batch)
1 cup whipping cream
2 Tbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Put ingredients in a bowl and beat on medium until stiff peaks start to form (this will take a good 5 minutes or so), refrigerate until you use. (makes 2 cups of whipped cream).
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Chicken Noodle Soup
1 Tbs Butter
Chopped Celery
1/4 Onion Chopped
Chicken, cooked and shredded
4 cans Chicken Broth
1 can Vegetable Broth
1 1/2 cup Egg Noodles
Chopped Carrots
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Basil
Salt and Pepper to taste
I did this in my Crock Pot, so I threw the chicken in frozen and cooked on high for approx 3 hours (I did about 7 or 8 tenderloins), then shred. On stove top, saute Onion and Celery in Butter, while sauteing, in crock pot add the rest of the ingredients and then add the onion and celery. Cook on high until noodles are tender (about another 3 hours).
Chopped Celery
1/4 Onion Chopped
Chicken, cooked and shredded
4 cans Chicken Broth
1 can Vegetable Broth
1 1/2 cup Egg Noodles
Chopped Carrots
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Basil
Salt and Pepper to taste
I did this in my Crock Pot, so I threw the chicken in frozen and cooked on high for approx 3 hours (I did about 7 or 8 tenderloins), then shred. On stove top, saute Onion and Celery in Butter, while sauteing, in crock pot add the rest of the ingredients and then add the onion and celery. Cook on high until noodles are tender (about another 3 hours).
Monday, April 7, 2008
Strawberry Freezer Jam
Combine:
2 cups strawberries (mashed or blended) We started out by mashing them with a potato masher and then pulsing them a bit, I hate big blobs of strawberries.
4 cups sugar
2 cups strawberries (mashed or blended) We started out by mashing them with a potato masher and then pulsing them a bit, I hate big blobs of strawberries.
4 cups sugar
*Stir together and let sit for 10 minutes.
Bring to a boil:
3/4 cup water
1 package Sure-Jell (stir while boiling one minute)
*Add the Sure-Jell mixture to the strawberries and stir for 3 minutes.
Pour into containers, put on lids, and let sit out for 24 hours. Then freeze.
This is my favorite thing my Grandma J use to make for us. I called her one year to get her "recipe" and she laughed at me and told me "whatever is on the inside of the Sure-Jell box!" So thanks for Grandma J in inspiring me to try this and for all the great memories it holds!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Sandwiches
Just a way to jazz up that normal hum drum sandwich. Sandwiches for lunch are a staple for me everyday, but especially on the weekend (or Sunday really) for Jeff and I. So just sharing the yummy way I made it this weekend, if you like Quizno's you will probably like this.
I was at the local Fresh N' Easy and discovered they have Ciabatta rolls there. So I got them and some other fixin's for sandwiches for us. Jeff had the Smoked Turkey and Provolone, I stick with Ham and cheese, but no cheese (plain I know!)
Cut the Ciabatta rolls in half. On one half put your cheese and meat. Then stick both half's on a cookie sheet and stick under the broiler in your oven. Watch so it doesn't burn, but give the top bun a nice toasting and the meat on the other side as well . Pull out and put on whatever toppings you want. It was super easy and yummy.
**Eta- Fry's and some Walmarts now have ciabatta bread. I will usually look for it on sale, just picked up a bunch from Fry's for 99 cents for 4 and then freeze them.
I was at the local Fresh N' Easy and discovered they have Ciabatta rolls there. So I got them and some other fixin's for sandwiches for us. Jeff had the Smoked Turkey and Provolone, I stick with Ham and cheese, but no cheese (plain I know!)
Cut the Ciabatta rolls in half. On one half put your cheese and meat. Then stick both half's on a cookie sheet and stick under the broiler in your oven. Watch so it doesn't burn, but give the top bun a nice toasting and the meat on the other side as well . Pull out and put on whatever toppings you want. It was super easy and yummy.
**Eta- Fry's and some Walmarts now have ciabatta bread. I will usually look for it on sale, just picked up a bunch from Fry's for 99 cents for 4 and then freeze them.
FHE
This weeks Lesson is on: Lehi's Vision of the Tree of Life
Scriptures: 1 Nephi 8:2-35
Lesson point: In Lehi's dream, he saw a tree with fruit that was delicious above all others, signifying God's.
Discussion Questions:
Activities: Coloring Page, Lesson Clipart help/Coloring, Game for Older kids (needs prep time!), Scriptures/match game (scroll down to Lehi's Vision!) Flannel Story Board from Deseret Book
Treats: We are having Carmel Apples since my kids have been asking for them forever, but you could do fruit salad, or anything with fruit.
Need another FHE idea? Go HERE
Scriptures: 1 Nephi 8:2-35
Lesson point: In Lehi's dream, he saw a tree with fruit that was delicious above all others, signifying God's.
Discussion Questions:
- Where did Lehi see the tree of life?
- What else did he see in his vision?
- Is it easy to follow the strait and narrow path when it feels the world is laughing at you?
Activities: Coloring Page, Lesson Clipart help/Coloring, Game for Older kids (needs prep time!), Scriptures/match game (scroll down to Lehi's Vision!) Flannel Story Board from Deseret Book
Treats: We are having Carmel Apples since my kids have been asking for them forever, but you could do fruit salad, or anything with fruit.
Need another FHE idea? Go HERE
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Funeral Potatoes, aka Cheesy Potatoes
I have always know this recipe as the "Funeral Potato Recipe", but as I once referenced it as such I was given some weird looks, so I guess not everyone (even in the Mormon culture) refer to it as that!
1/2 cup Butter- room temperature
2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese (COLBY JACK by Kraft, The right cheese makes a difference!)
1 1/2 bag frozen hash browns- thawed
1 pt Sour cream
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. Put them in a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
This is our favorite recipe, we don't like a ton of cheese, which you can always add more if you want on the top of it, and other recipes call for an onion, but we prefer without. It is super easy and the yummiest side dish ever! Thanks Mom for this!
1/2 cup Butter- room temperature
2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese (COLBY JACK by Kraft, The right cheese makes a difference!)
1 1/2 bag frozen hash browns- thawed
1 pt Sour cream
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. Put them in a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
This is our favorite recipe, we don't like a ton of cheese, which you can always add more if you want on the top of it, and other recipes call for an onion, but we prefer without. It is super easy and the yummiest side dish ever! Thanks Mom for this!
Chicken Enchilada's
1 lb Chicken- cooked and Shredded
2 cans Hatch’s green Enchilada Sauce (Mild)- I usually find it at Fry’s
1 12 oz can of Evaporated Milk
1 bag Shredded Mexican Cheese
5 or 6 flour tortillas
Butter 9x13 pan lightly. Cut up Tortillas into squares or strips. Layer bottom of pan with some tortillas. Add chicken. Pour over half of the sauce and milk mixture. Layer with some cheese. Layer with some more tortilla strips. Pour over rest of sauce and top with cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, sour cream, salsa, etc.
A new way I make this is to use Corn Tortilla’s instead of the flour, just take one, put in some chicken, a little cheese and then about 3 tbs worth of the sauce, roll and place in buttered pan, do as many as you want and then top with as much of the sauce as you would like. The corn tortilla’s really soak up the sauce when baking so don’t be shy, I use about 2/3’s of what I make up, and then top with cheese and bake. Or the quick and easy way is to just cute the corn tortillas in half, layer the bottom of the pan, fill with chicken, some cheese and half the sauce, top with more tortillas, rest of sauce and more cheese.
The only real difference between the two tortillas is that the Corn tortillas really soak up the sauce as they bake, so it is a dryer enchilada, the flour don't so it is a little saucier. Both ways are really yummy. Thanks to my Mom for this recipe!
2 cans Hatch’s green Enchilada Sauce (Mild)- I usually find it at Fry’s
1 12 oz can of Evaporated Milk
1 bag Shredded Mexican Cheese
5 or 6 flour tortillas
Butter 9x13 pan lightly. Cut up Tortillas into squares or strips. Layer bottom of pan with some tortillas. Add chicken. Pour over half of the sauce and milk mixture. Layer with some cheese. Layer with some more tortilla strips. Pour over rest of sauce and top with cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, sour cream, salsa, etc.
A new way I make this is to use Corn Tortilla’s instead of the flour, just take one, put in some chicken, a little cheese and then about 3 tbs worth of the sauce, roll and place in buttered pan, do as many as you want and then top with as much of the sauce as you would like. The corn tortilla’s really soak up the sauce when baking so don’t be shy, I use about 2/3’s of what I make up, and then top with cheese and bake. Or the quick and easy way is to just cute the corn tortillas in half, layer the bottom of the pan, fill with chicken, some cheese and half the sauce, top with more tortillas, rest of sauce and more cheese.
The only real difference between the two tortillas is that the Corn tortillas really soak up the sauce as they bake, so it is a dryer enchilada, the flour don't so it is a little saucier. Both ways are really yummy. Thanks to my Mom for this recipe!
Monday, March 31, 2008
FHE
In an attempt to actually have Family Home Evening I went to Deseret Book today and purchased a fun little book with lesson and coinciding treats. Well I am not going to make the treats tonight, but picked out a lesson and thought I would share, plus the coloring pages/activities that I will do with it. Maybe I will actually be able to commit to doing it on a weekly basis now.
Lesson: Nephi obtaining the brass plates
Scripture Story: 1 Nephi 3:28-4:34
Activities: Coloring Page, Hidden Message Activity
Treat (if I was doing it): Sword of Laban Bread sticks: The corresponding recipe doesn't sound all that great, and if it hadn't been a BUSY day I would have done some churro's or something.
Lesson: Nephi obtaining the brass plates
Scripture Story: 1 Nephi 3:28-4:34
Activities: Coloring Page, Hidden Message Activity
Treat (if I was doing it): Sword of Laban Bread sticks: The corresponding recipe doesn't sound all that great, and if it hadn't been a BUSY day I would have done some churro's or something.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Strawberry shortcake with a twist
Not the best of pictures, but you get the idea.1 box of yellow cake mix, made according to directions
1 can of cream cheese frosting
1 pint of strawberries, washed and sliced
1 container of strawberry glaze
Make the cake according to the directions on the box. When cooled frost with a thin layer of the cream cheese frosting. Lay out the sliced strawberries, however you want to try and make it look pretty. Top with container of strawberry glaze.
This is a really yummy and easy dessert.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Comments wanted
So I have gotten a few hits here, and was wondering if people are actually trying some of the recipes. So if you have tried one and loved it, hated it, or tweaked it to your liking leave a comment and let me know!
DIY
Need some help on little do it yourself projects around the house? Try THIS website. I found it when Jeff was outta town one weekend and I needed to find out why my garbage disposal wasn't working, and wanted to try to fix it myself. This site has also helped me: fix my own toilet, fix/replace the door bell chimes, determine what was wrong with our garage door, and a few other handy dandy tips. So if you want to try and do things on your own, check it out.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Fancy French Toast
5 eggs
2 Tbs Sugar
1 Tbs Cinnamon
1 Tbs Vanilla
3 Tbs Milk
Mix everything together then dip in bread and cook up. I also just learned from another sister in law that if you put butter on the pan you are cooking on it helps keep them crispy when they are cooked. I like to use French bread for this recipe.
2 Tbs Sugar
1 Tbs Cinnamon
1 Tbs Vanilla
3 Tbs Milk
Mix everything together then dip in bread and cook up. I also just learned from another sister in law that if you put butter on the pan you are cooking on it helps keep them crispy when they are cooked. I like to use French bread for this recipe.
Fried Rice
3 eggs scrambled, pushed to side of skillet
½ cup ham sliced and cooked in skillet
4 or 5 pieces of bacon sliced and cooked in skillet
3 or 4 green onions, sliced and cooked in skillet
1 cup of peas
Soy sauce
Cook these until peas are soft. Add some cooked rice, I usually cook up about 4-6 servings and put in as much as I need. Cover with soy sauce until you have as much as you want. Put a little on at a time and just keep tasting.
½ cup ham sliced and cooked in skillet
4 or 5 pieces of bacon sliced and cooked in skillet
3 or 4 green onions, sliced and cooked in skillet
1 cup of peas
Soy sauce
Cook these until peas are soft. Add some cooked rice, I usually cook up about 4-6 servings and put in as much as I need. Cover with soy sauce until you have as much as you want. Put a little on at a time and just keep tasting.
Teriyaki Chicken or Beef
1 cup soy sauce
¼ cup pineapple juice
½ cup oil
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup BBQ sauce
garlic powder to taste (approx 1 tsp)
Pour over as much chicken as you want to cook up. I usually do tenderloins as there isn’t as much fat on them. Or if I do beef, I buy London Broil, and have the butcher slice it lengthwise about a quarter of an inch and put them on skewers and then marinate. If chicken marinate about 4-6 hours, if beef do 8-10 hours. If you do the beef on skewers, soak them in water first for a little bit, so they won't splinter while putting the beef on.
¼ cup pineapple juice
½ cup oil
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup BBQ sauce
garlic powder to taste (approx 1 tsp)
Pour over as much chicken as you want to cook up. I usually do tenderloins as there isn’t as much fat on them. Or if I do beef, I buy London Broil, and have the butcher slice it lengthwise about a quarter of an inch and put them on skewers and then marinate. If chicken marinate about 4-6 hours, if beef do 8-10 hours. If you do the beef on skewers, soak them in water first for a little bit, so they won't splinter while putting the beef on.
Potato Salad
2-3 lbs of Red Potatoes- boiled, salted and cut- leave skin on
4 hard boiled eggs
¼ chopped onion
2 chopped Sweet Pickle
Dressing:
1 cup Mayo
½ cup cool whip
1 ½- 2 Tbs Pickle juice
Lemon pepper and salt to taste
Boil potatoes and then let them completely cook. Put in pickles, onion and top with dressing, add eggs last so they don't get smushed.
Thanks to my sis-in-law Kendell for this one too!
4 hard boiled eggs
¼ chopped onion
2 chopped Sweet Pickle
Dressing:
1 cup Mayo
½ cup cool whip
1 ½- 2 Tbs Pickle juice
Lemon pepper and salt to taste
Boil potatoes and then let them completely cook. Put in pickles, onion and top with dressing, add eggs last so they don't get smushed.
Thanks to my sis-in-law Kendell for this one too!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Chicken and Pasta Salad
This recipe takes some time to prepare, but it is SOOOO worth it! Thanks to Laura for it!
16 oz. Bowtie Pasta
Chicken (as much or little as you want)
1 Bottle Kikkoman’s Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce
10 oz. Fresh Spinach, stems removed
6 oz. of dried Craisin’s
2- 11 oz. cans of Mandarin Oranges, drained
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
6 oz. Honey Roasted Peanuts
Dressing:
1 cup oil (I used Virgin Olive Oil)
2/3 cup Teriyaki Sauce
6 Tbs. Sugar
¼ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Pepper
2/3 cup White Vinegar
Blend dressing ingredients together and set aside. Cook pasta according to package instructions (al-dente). Toss pasta with dressing and let soak for about 2 hours.
Marinate Chicken in Teriyaki sauce for ½ hour then Grill. Cut up into bite size pieces. Toss all other ingredients in a big bowl with chicken, add pasta and as much of the dressing as you would like. DON'T MIX UNTIL JUST BEFORE SERVING!
Serves 20.
16 oz. Bowtie Pasta
Chicken (as much or little as you want)
1 Bottle Kikkoman’s Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce
10 oz. Fresh Spinach, stems removed
6 oz. of dried Craisin’s
2- 11 oz. cans of Mandarin Oranges, drained
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
6 oz. Honey Roasted Peanuts
Dressing:
1 cup oil (I used Virgin Olive Oil)
2/3 cup Teriyaki Sauce
6 Tbs. Sugar
¼ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Pepper
2/3 cup White Vinegar
Blend dressing ingredients together and set aside. Cook pasta according to package instructions (al-dente). Toss pasta with dressing and let soak for about 2 hours.
Marinate Chicken in Teriyaki sauce for ½ hour then Grill. Cut up into bite size pieces. Toss all other ingredients in a big bowl with chicken, add pasta and as much of the dressing as you would like. DON'T MIX UNTIL JUST BEFORE SERVING!
Serves 20.
Chicken Pot Pie
Crust- I just use a Pillsbury Pie Crust
Filling:
3 or 4 Chicken Breast- cooked and shreded
2 cups Frozen Veggie Mix ( I usually just do the peas and carrots mixture and then add some frozen corn)
2 pkgs of Chicken Gravy
Salt & Pepper- To taste
Dry Onion- To Taste (OPT)
Parsley- To Taste (OPT)
Put bottom crust in pie pan, fill with Chicken, Veggies and seasonings. Cook gravy per instructions and pour over Chicken. Put on top crust, seal and cut some vent holes. Bake at 400 for 20- 30 minutes
Filling:
3 or 4 Chicken Breast- cooked and shreded
2 cups Frozen Veggie Mix ( I usually just do the peas and carrots mixture and then add some frozen corn)
2 pkgs of Chicken Gravy
Salt & Pepper- To taste
Dry Onion- To Taste (OPT)
Parsley- To Taste (OPT)
Put bottom crust in pie pan, fill with Chicken, Veggies and seasonings. Cook gravy per instructions and pour over Chicken. Put on top crust, seal and cut some vent holes. Bake at 400 for 20- 30 minutes
Chicken and Potato Bake
4 or 5 Red potatoes cut up
1/3 cup of Italian Dressing
1 Tbs of Italian Seasoning
Parmesan Cheese
4 Chicken Breast- Raw
Put Chicken in a greased 9x13 pan, put potatoes in around them. Mix dressing and seasoning and pour over. Cover with some Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil. Bake at 400 for an hour.
1/3 cup of Italian Dressing
1 Tbs of Italian Seasoning
Parmesan Cheese
4 Chicken Breast- Raw
Put Chicken in a greased 9x13 pan, put potatoes in around them. Mix dressing and seasoning and pour over. Cover with some Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil. Bake at 400 for an hour.
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