Coming Friday

Grilled Chicken and Beef kabobs

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Basil butter

Grilled Pineapples

Loaded Baked Potato

I love bake potatoes.. But they have got to baked in the oven, not a microwave. I make these as a meal sometimes and they are so good..

4 to 6 baking potatoes

1 bag of frozen broccoli florets cooked

2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Wash and put a few slits in a potato. Coat outside with olive oil and sea salt and wrap in foil. Bake until a knife can go straight through potato. Usually around 1 hour, depends on the size of the potato.. When 

potatoes are done smash them on the ends so that the insides push out or slice in the middle. Then put the broccoli inside and top with the cheese.. Dig in and enjoy...

Thought of the day

Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there, you must first see inside.....

Lemon Blueberry Yogurt

There is all kinds of yogurt to choose from. But sometimes they just don't have the flavor combinations that we would like. So I like to add fruit to mine to get the flavors Im looking for.. This is a great way to eat healthier, instead of a lemon blueberry cupcake try this instead....

2 containers lemon greek yogurt
blueberries



Put the yogurt  in a dessert cup and top with blueberries or any other fruit of your choice.

Coming Thursday

Loaded Baked Potato
Lemon Blueberry Yogurt

My Pantry Pictures

Pantry Staples

These are items that I keep on hand in my pantry. There is always times when we need a quick go to meal and having these items on hand give me many options to choose from. There are certain items that I keep on hand for my kids too. This is the time of their lives that we have control of their eating habits . Hopefully if we give them a good start while they are young, they can grow up to have good eating habits. This can keep them from having health issues when the are adults.

Items for the kids:                                    

fresh fruits                         Juice
gronala bars                      water
whole wheat cereals          milk
fruit cups                          pita chips
applesauce                       veggie chips
rasins                                fresh veggies
oatmeal
yogurt

Pantry Staples:

Spices:                                    Can Foods:                              Frozen:                    Sweet Items:

cumin                                       black beans                             limas                        chocolate chips           
garlic powder                           pintos                                      corn                         butterscotch chips
onion powder                           kidney beans                          broccoli                    coconut
morton seasoning salt               northern beans                       mixed veggies          eagle bran
lemon pepper                           tomatoes diced and whole       okra                         graham crackers
steak seasoning                        rotel                                         fruits                         nuts
white pepper                            refried beans                           hash browns             sugar
meat tenderizer                         cream                                     tater tots                    brown sugar                                  cinnamon                                 green beans                                                             powdered sugar
sea salt                                     potatoes
meat tenderizer                        can fruits and pie fillings
                                                chicken broth
Condiments:                            beef broth

dijon mustard                           Pasta:                                        
mayo
reg. mustard                             spaghetti noodles
ketchup                                    egg noodles
scotts bq sauce                         macaroni noodles
salad dressing pks.                   spiral noodles
jalapeños                                  bow tie pasta
banana peppers
olives
cheeses all kinds
olive oil
vegetable oil
vinegar
rice
peanut butter
flour all purpose
butter

Homemade Baked fries

Everybody loves fries, but we all try to stay away from fried foods as much as possible. So why not make your on and bake them.  They are just as good and much better for you.

3 lbs. potatoes
sea salt
pepper
paprika
onion powder
garlic powder

Wash and dice potatoes. Place on baking sheet and bake. Sprinkle sea salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder on the potatoes and bake at  400 for  20 to 30 minutes. Get you some ketchup and dig in..

Hamburgers

You have got to have a burger if you are making homemade fries. The weather has been nice and its time to break out the grill and enjoy the outdoors. Especially since we just did all that yard work last weekend and my plants look so good..


2 lbs ground beef. 20-80 is best for burgers
1 teas. Garlic powder
1 teas. Onion powder
1 teas. Salt
1 teas. White pepper


Mix all the ingredients together and pat out unto patties.  Grill burgers 25 minutes on low heat so that they don't loose juices.  Add cheese to tops and let melt. Put burger on a bun and add toppings of choice and enjoy your meal..

Lime Bars

These are a must when the weather gets warm. I think of a tropical island when I make these.. They are so good and refreshing.


Bottom layer:
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter

Top layer:
2 eggs
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice (1 large lime)
1/2 teas. grated lime zest (opt)
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoon all purpose flour
4 to 5 drops green food coloring


For bottom layer:
Mix together the flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly and clings together. Press dough in a 8x8 baking pan. Bake 325 for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Top layer:
In a bowl beat the eggs and add lime juice,zest, sugar, flour and food coloring. Mix well and pour over the baked crust while hot. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 325. Remove from over and sprinkle powdered sugar on top and let cool and cut squares..  If you want to double this recipe use a 9x13 pan..

Cooking tip for the week

 To make Self rising flour...

Take 1 cup all purpose flour and 1/4 teas. baking soda, 1/4 teas. salt.

Thought of the day

Life isn't complicated; love isn't complicated; people are.

Coming Wednesday

Hamburgers
Baked homemade fries
Lime bars
Cooking tip of the week
Pantry staples list and pictures of my pantry