Crab Rangoon picture before and after

Crab Rangoon recipe link 

After

Making the Rangoons

Asian Chicken Slaw Recipe

This is an easy, tasty side dish or light lunch.

1 - 16oz bag of coleslaw mix
1 pound of cooked chicken, shredded (I use precooked breasts or left over rotisserie chicken)
2 cups of broccoli  florets (blanched) You can get frozen broccoli or fresh
1 cup sugar snap peas (the frozen ones are hard to find. Fresh ones seasonal)
1 red bell pepper (or can use green pepper if you have it) thinly sliced
1 cup sliced scallions (I used an onion since I had it)
1 /2 cup chopped cashews (optional - but highly recommended)

Combine in a bowl and toss.

Dressing:
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbs white vinegar
2 Tbs smooth peanut butter
1 Tbs sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp freshly grated ginger (I did not have any so I used 1/4 tsp of ground ginger)
1/2 cup canola oil
1 Tbs sesame oil

Whisk together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salad and toss.

Makes 10 servings.

Slow Cooker Creamy Cheese Broccoli Soup

Love me some slow cooker recipes!!


This is a good spring/winter/fall recipe. Probably not really a summer recipe but hey - it is not quite summer right? 


Slow Cooker Cream Broccoli Cheese Soup

**Just an extra note - this was good but the velveeta took a while to melt. It did not thicken like I thought it would.

My Lasagna

My lasagna is so unique...so special....Just teasing!!! I use the recipe off the Meuller's box.

Real Original right?  

The only change I make is using my own meat sauce. You can get that recipe here. 

Enjoy!!

Menu for the week !

Here is my menu for this week!

Monday: Chef Special
Are you wondering what is Chef Special? It is a find what you have and use it recipe. This week will be left over brisket, roast, and tortillas. Makes great wraps!! Add a little lettuce, tomatoes and avocado I have in the refrigerator and there you go! Chef special!! It can be anything. Basically left over night but just makes it sound fancy :-)

Tuesday: Lasagna

Wednesday: Sliders, rolls for the sliders

Thursday: Slow Cooker Creamy Cheese Broccoli Soup

Friday: BBQ Pork

Saturday:


Sunday: Chicken and Dumplings




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This week's Eats

Here is our family menu for this week!

Monday: Waffles and leftovers

Tuesday: Mexican Night! Tacos, Quesas, and a Mexican Tortilla Soup (recipe link)

Wednesday: Slow Cooker Chicken and baked chicken for those too picky to eat the Slow Cooker Chicken
*After school sandwiches since Little man has a game this evening. Then we will eat when we get home.

Thursday: Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes and Hoagies. Another baseball game - so it is early to eat, snack when we get home if we are still hungry.

Friday: Sandwiches before - you guessed it - another game!!!!
Then eat out with the team afterwards.

Saturday: Wait for it....another baseball game! Plus added bonus - a basketball game and ballet rehearsals all day! I think this calls for homemade pizzas.

Sunday:  Roast, potatoes, veggies, all the fixings. We need a good sit down meal.

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This week's meals

Where is 2012 going? It feels like it is flying by....

So here is the menu plan for this week!

To Stock up/make for the week:
Rolls
Muffins  - Chocolate chip, banana nut, cinnamon
Chicken stock
Salads
Pizza Sauce
Black and Tan cupcakes
St Patty's day cookies

Sunday: Beef Stroganoff - This is Daddy's favorite and since Saturday was his birthday.....this is what he got for dinner on Sunday.

Monday: Big Daddy's Fried Chicken - Daddy cooked tonight ;-) I would have taken a picture, but they ate it so quickly!!!

Tuesday: Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Fries, salad

Wednesday: Not sure yet - going to be easy though!

Thursday: Slow Cooker - Peppers and sausage

Friday: Mom is not home - everyone is on their own.

Saturday:  Corned Beef and Cabbage, loaded Baked potatoes for the those who won't eat the Corned beef and cabbage

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What to feed the monkeys this week

What to feed the monkeys this week

Muffins, breads, and cookies this week. 

Monday -  Waffles, regular and chocolate cake waffles ;-)

Tuesday - Grilled Cheese and Vegetable Soup in the slow cooker
Today is the 100 year anniversary of the Oreo Cookie so to celebrate - chocolate dipper oreos decorated like baseballs, basketballs, and ballet shoes.

Wednesday -- Tacos, quesas, and guacamole oh my!

Thursday - Slow cooker Brunswick stew

Friday - slow cooker beef stroganoff for the Old Man's birthday.

Saturday  - Pizzas!!!

Sunday -  Eat out - baseball games today so we will eat out.

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What we are eating this week

I totally missed last week! My parents were visiting and life got chaotic!!!

So now to catch up:

Snacks for this week:

Bavarian Almonds  
These are the best! Great for snacks and great for gifts!

Chocolate Chip Cookies (made by Em)

Cinnamon Muffins

Chocolate chip muffins

Meals:

Sunday: red beans n rice with shrimp - from Zatarrans. Cheated and used a box and frozen shrimp.. Still yummy!!!

Monday: Steaks made by the hubby, potatoes augratin, southern fried green beans, and corn.

Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie

Wednesday: Waffles

Thursday: slow cooker  - hmmm.....what to make, what to make......

Friday: No Meat! Grilled cheese sandwhichs and tomato soup

Saturday: another busy, busy day. Probably eating out this night!

What are you making this week? 

Enjoy!!!


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At Home with Mrs. M 

 

meals for 2/12/12 - 2/19/12

I did not have time to post the menu last week - but it was a crazy week. Mostly crock pot meals and soup/sandwiches.

This week is another busy week so it will be a creative meal week.

Sunday - we had hamburgers and fries. I make my own hamburger buns they are super yummy.

Monday  - taco night, beef and chicken, hard and soft shells. I also made guacamole. I will post the recipe next.  Posted!

Tuesday - Crockpot potato and double corn chowder. This is a Betty Crocker recipe. Looks super easy, I like super easy on busy days. Yes, I know this is Valentine's day but with a band concert, ballet, and E and I taking a cake decorating class - we will post pone a special dinner until the weekend.  I also made fried chicken strips and cornbread.

A picture!! I forgot the bacon - but it was still good. 

Slow cooker Double Corn and Potato Chowder

Fried chicken for those picky ones who won't eat the chowder

Wednesday - sandwiches and soup. Soup will be a basic crock pot veggie soup.

Thursday -Crock Pot Jambalya again a Betty Crocker recipe. Looks super easy and good.

Friday - Steak, baked potatoes and steamed veggies

Saturday -Sauce, pasta, and meatballs. I make my sauce in the slow cooker all day.

I just realized I did not post recipes for the buns or sauce. I have to post the recipes!!!

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This Week's Meals and such

I had a really hard time with the menu this week. It was really hard to come up with meals that sound good and are super easy.

Here is what I came up with, although I may change it mid-week. I know, that is a big no-no but I am simply not inspired this week.

Monday - Chicken and Rice (Use leftover chicken from last week and shred. Heat up, add to some broth, a little Italian seasoning, and add rice) super simple and quick.
*Make Chicken Broth
*Make Bread - loaf and buns
*Make Granola - using this recipe from FOOD52

Tuesday - Tacos, hamburger and chicken, chicken quesas, and cheese quesas
* I use homemade taco seasoning and guacamole
* Sugar Topped Molasses Cookies

Wednesday - Roasted chicken, baked potatoes, and steamed veggies
*Make Bread

Thursday - I am at a loss.....UGH!! We are in such a rut and I am not sure what to make??? Any ideas?
*Cinnamon Stars

Friday - Personal Pizzas and calzones
*Make Bread and Buns

Saturday- Sandwiches to go....not exciting but really busy day

Sunday - Super Bowl Sunday!!!! Smoked Brisket, various dips, and desserts which include cupcakes and cookies

Okay, that is it for this week. I will post recipes and link them back when I get a chance.

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Menu for 1/22 - 1/29/12

Another busy week come and gone. I am so behind on the baking but I am staying positive. I am picking up where I left off and trying to continue. Let's hope for a good week with it all!

Here is the menu for this week:

1/23 - Chinese New Year - Stir Fry, chicken and steak, homemade egg rolls, homemade crab ragoon, and fried rice.
Need to make up some lunches for Carter for the week.

1/24 - busy night - BBQ Sandwiches from the left over roast on Sunday. Baked Potato salad from the extra baked potatoes on Sunday.

1/25 - Waffles and French Toast Night

1/26 - crazy busy night - sandwiches on the go. Soup in the slow cooker for when we get home. Not sure what soup yet. I will keep you posted.

1/27 - lots of baking since 1/28 is my Lulu's birthday and it is National Chocolate Cake Day!
Dinner - Burgers and Dogs with Fries

1/28 -  Lulu's Birthday!!! Homemade Pizzas for dinner. Snacks and treats for her party.

1/29 - Lulu's favorite - chicken and dumplings.

I will try to post pics and updates. I am trying to get in the swing of taking pictures and posting.

Enjoy!

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Weekly Menu Plan for 3rd week of January

I have done weekly/monthly menu plan for several years. It just makes life easy.

I try to plan according to our chaotic schedule - kid's activities and Hubby's work schedule. I also try to look at what is on sale or if I have any coupons. I try to make one or 2 things to put in the freezer. Here is my plan for the week. I will try to add pictures if I remember to take any!

I make rolls and a loaf of basic bread on Sundays. I try to make a second round on Wednesdays.

My husband takes his lunch to work too. I usually put leftovers or make a salad with some type of protein for him. I try to put together baggies of healthy - or atleast not to unhealthy snacks together for him and the kids for the week. 

Monday 1/16 Chicken Parmesan, Emily's bread sticks, homemade pasta 

Here is a link to a good Chicken Parmesan recipe. The only thing I do different is I double dip. I dip the chicken in a egg/milk mixture, dip in flour, then back in the egg/milk mixture, then in breadcrumb mixture. I also season my flour and breadcrumbs with my own "house" Italian seasoning mix. I will post that in a bit and link it back to here.

The Bread stick recipe - I will have Emily post that tomorrow after she makes them.

As for the homemade pasta - you can not go wrong with Mario Batali's pasta recipe. It is simple and very tasty.

Tuesday 1/17 Slow Cooker - Paula Deen's Cheese Stuffed Meatballs and sauce. *I make a big batch of homemade sauce in the slow cooker once a month. I happen to have 3 bags of sauce left in the freezer.
Salad, homemade bread, and steamed broccoli

Wednesday 1/18 Homemade Pizzas, stromboli

Thursday 1/19 Band Concert night - slow cooker Cheesy Potato Soup and English muffin pizzas

* I use homemade chicken broth and all cheddar cheese instead of a blend.

For English Muffin Pizzas  -  I just cut the English muffin in half, put some pizza sauce, sausage, and mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375 for 13 - 15 minutes.

Friday 1/20 Busy night - Sandwiches on the go! Turkey and Chicken, cheese sandwiches to take on the go. Baggies of pretzels and chips, apples, and drinks.

Saturday 1/21 Chicken Pot Pie - make 4 times what is needed and freeze into 3 more meals.
I will post this recipe when I get to it this week. *Will post this Saturday when I make it.

Sunday 1/22 Family Meal - Roast in the crock pot, baked potatoes, fresh steamed veggies

I am trying hard to keep up with my new baked goodie per day. It is getting difficult with life being so chaotic. But so far I am only off a day or two! I just have to keep up with the posts.

Enjoy!!

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