Little Bits of Yumminess

I made these cupcakes for Schafer to take to school for her half-birthday.

This was my first attempt at making scones. They actually turned out really well even though the dough was terribly crumbly and difficult to work with. I did modify the recipe by adding 1 t vanilla and used dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. recipe

Weekly Menu Plan 1-24-10

I will be posting some recipes from last week's menu because a couple were fabulous but right now I'm skipping ahead to this week. Pretty simple this week and based on what's on sale and what is in the freezer.

Lobster tails recipe (these are VERY easy and on sale for $4.99 at Publix)
Steamed veggies
Blue cheese mashed potatoes

London Broil Tacos
2 lbs london broil
pkg taco seasoning
1 c onion
1 T vinegar
1 can green chiles

Rub seasoning on beef and put in slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook on low for 9 hours. Shred meat and use to fill burritos.


Fiesta shrimp recipe

Steak
Green beans
Creek fries (layer potatoes, bacon, butter, onion, salt and pepper: grill for 45 minutes)

Meal Plan Week of January 10th

It's a yummy week at the Summers' house!

Risotto recipe (I add chicken breast or tenderloin to this to make a complete meal)

Best Pot Roast recipe

Spinach Fettuccine recipe

Steak
Blue cheese mashed potatoes
Salad

Sliders recipe
chips
fruit

Meal Plan Week of January 3rd

I'm BAAACK! I've taken a nice long break from blogging to do A LOT of holiday cooking but it's back to the grindstone around here! Hope you enjoy this week's menu.

Roasted Chicken recipe (use the leftover chicken to make the chicken noodle soup!!!)
steamed broccoli
macaroni and cheese

grilled shrimp
Tangy sweet salad dressing over mixed greens:

¼ cup sugar
1/8 cup white vinegar
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 bag sweet baby lettuces
1 (8.25 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

In a small bowl with a lid, combine sugar, vinegars, and garlic. Shake until sugar dissolves. Add oil and shake vigorously to combine. Combine salad, oranges, and almonds in a large bowl. Add dressing just before serving and toss gently.


Hamburger Helper (I seriously can't believe I'm going to eat this but I have about 30 lbs of hamburger in my freezer and it was B1G1 at Publix this week.....my kids will probably love it!)


Chicken Noodle Soup
2 T butter
3 med carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 C celery, sliced
1 pkg mushrooms
3 qts chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 t thyme
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
2 C shredded cooked chicken
2 C uncooked egg noodles

In large Dutch oven, melt butter. Add carrots, onion, celery, and mushrooms, cook 6-7 minutes, or until tender. Add broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in chicken and noodles, simmer 8-10 minutes or until noodles are tender.