Showing posts with label In the Kitchen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label In the Kitchen. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

I got a haircut! And more...

I got a hair cut yesterday! Wow, I love it! My head feels so much lighter, lol!! :)

Before:


After:


I got it layered and side bangs...

 




I've been having fun trying out new hairstyles! :)


And more of what's been happening around here:


Dad and Mom walked in with a puppy the other day! He's an adorable Husky/Malamute mix. His name is Husky.


I've been doing a lot of working out lately, love it!


One of favorite things about February! I love them! ;)


I've been cleaning out my closet and also putting up some favorite quotes and scripture on my closet door. Working on memorizing Psalm 51 at the moment! 


My first time wood burning! Next time I'm gonna write it out first with pen so I can keep the words straight and all!


A beautiful sunset.


Enjoying the snow, lol!

I started making dinner a couple weeks ago! Here's what I have simmering on the stove for tonight's dinner:

http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-sloppy-lentils/

And we are getting ready for a baby girl to arrive! I expect the next post on here will be baby news! :)

Friday, December 20, 2013

Sugar cookies...

5 little brothers crowding around the bowl of sugar cookie dough...


getting very excited about what will soon be ready to eat...


helping oh. so. cutely....


and they are fast disappearing...


Recipe:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-sugar-cookies/

(obviously these are whole wheat!)

Also, our family has been making some changes, if you would care to know more about this check out my Mom's blog:


More blogging will be done soon ... so keep watch! ;)


Monday, February 4, 2013

Good Morning Pancakes and Orange Julius

Good Morning Pancakes:



1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cups ground flax seed
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 whole egg and 2 egg whites
2 tablespoons oil
2 cups milk
3/4 cup blueberries (opt.)

These are d.e.l.i.c.o.u.s.!!!
Orange Julius:



1/2 (6 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
5-6 ice cubes

Combine orange juice concentrate, milk, water, sugar, vanilla, and ice cubes in blender container. Cover and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

Enjoy! I know I always do! :)

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Elias and I made cookies the other day! We make "Beka's Chocolate-Chip Cookies" found on the No Greater Joy website. They are just the absolute BEST!!! Seriously, you are missing out if you haven't tasted these!!! :)

Beka’s Chocolate-chip Cookies
(makes 48-52 large cookies)




Cream together:
1 ½ cup softened butter
½ cup oil
1 ½ cup white sugar
1 ½ cup brown sugar
Add one at a time:
5 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 tsp lemon extract

(Should look like the picture above at this point).

Stir in:
2 level Tbsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups wheat flour
2 cups white flour


Knead in:
12 -16 oz. package Semi-sweet Chocolate chips (depending on how many chips you like)
1c chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts (if you like). Personally, I do NOT like!



Add more white flour, kneading it in until the dough is stiff like bread dough, and the chips just begin to fall out as you knead.




Shape into golf-ball size balls, flatten slightly between palms, and lay the thick disks on a cookie sheet to bake about 10 minutes at 350 degrees. 


Remove from oven before they begin to brown. Cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before removing. Cool completely on flat surface before storing them in an airtight container (zip-lock type bags by the dozen or 2 dozen)


Let me know if you try them and what you thought! What is your favorite cookie recipe???

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Loads of potatoes

We were given a lot of potatoes a few weeks ago, so I wanted to share a few yummy potato recipes we tried out with you!


Spicy Potato Soup

2 pounds ground beef
8 cups cubed potatoes (half inch cubes)
2 small onions, chopped
6 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
8 cups water
4 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons hot sauce

In a dutch oven or large kettle, brown ground beef. Drain. Add potatoes, onion, and tomato sauce. Stir in water, salt, pepper, and hot sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender and soup has thickened. 

Yield: 14-16 servings (4 quarts)

I really liked this soup, although next time I'd add more hot sauce, because I really like spicy and it wasn't spicy enough! So, if you like spicy add a little more!




Easy Potato Casserole ~ Found on www.allrecipes.com 


Servings: 12

Ingredients: 


  • 1 (28 ounce) package frozen potatoes O'Brien with peppers and onions, thawed

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

  • 1/2 cup 2% milk

  • 1/2 cup Daisy Brand Sour Cream

  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

  • 1 cup shredded Muenster cheese

  • 2 tablespoons dry Panko breadcrumbs

  • 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the bread crumbs and butter until well mixed. Spoon the mixture into the casserole dish. Mix the bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake the casserole for 50 to 60 minutes or until bubbly and potatoes are tender.


 

Quick and Easy Potatoes 

My friend actually made this for me when she came over for a visit on one of the days that I was here watching the children while Mom and Dylan were up in Saint Louis. Thank you again, they were really good!

Just slice up some potatoes, whatever amount you think you will need. Then put them in a mixing bowl and pour some vegetable oil in: just enough so that the potatoes are thoroughly coated. Then add lots of salt and pepper and mix up some more. Pour the potatoes into a casserole dish and put into the oven at 450 degrees for about 45 mins-1 hour. And then I added the cheese when I took them out...because I like cheese a lot. :)


Mojo French Fries ~ Another "All Recipes" recipe! A very yummy one!!!

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1-1/4 egg
  • 1/4 cup and 3 tablespoons milk
  • 8 potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. Whisk flour, paprika, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Whisk egg with milk together in a separate bowl. Dip potato wedges in the egg mixture, then dredge in the seasoned flour. Arrange coated potato wedges on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle wedges with vegetable oil.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until the coating is browned and the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.


Thursday, August 9, 2012

Grandma's Sugar Cookies

I've always loved Grandma's sugar cookies! :) Here is her recipe! 


Grandma's Sugar Cookies: ____________________________________________________________________
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 5 cups flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. salt
*Omit last 2 ingredients if flour is self rising.*

Directions:

Mix the shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla thoroughly in a mixing bowl. Blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover dough and chill in fridge for at least an hour, then bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet.

The little ones really devour enjoy them and I'm sure you will too! :)

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Pumpkin Muffins

These are one of our favorite kind of muffins! :) I always double the recipe, so I wrote it out doubled below, if you only need a few then you can store some away in your fridge for later!


Pumpkin Muffins

3 1/2 cups wheat flour
2/3 cups sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
2/3 cup canola oil
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup raisins

In a large mixing bowl mix everything together. Stir just until mointened. Grease muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; fill 2/3 full. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, just till golden. Remove from pans and serve warm. Makes around 24 muffins.

Enjoy!!! :)

Ashley

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Keeper at home in the making!

Paige got her own little cooking set for her birthday. Since then she has had so much fun making muffins and things! :)



Yum!

Keep up the good work Paige!

Ashley