This has been a winner since the first time I made it here. It is fairly simple to throw together and sometimes I let the kids help with rolling up the ‘biscuits’. I think the first time I saw this was on a TLC show. Continue reading “Chicken in a Biscuit”
We love tamales, especially my oldest daughter. I often serve these at parties or get-togethers but I have to warn people not to eat the husks! The yumminess is wrapped in the husk and just needs to be uncovered. I don’t make them very often as it is a bit of a process but the reward is delicious. It seems no matter if I double, or triple, the recipe I never have enough!
There are many ways to make them and I am not an expert. (This is my easy version of tamales.) I will attempt to take some pictures to add to this post to help with making them and the assembly of them. The kids love to help with this and it is so much fun to put them together. This is one of those things when practice makes perfect so don’t give up and just have fun!
You can also use other meats besides chicken. Just make sure the meat is cooked first and then season it to your taste. There are also recipes for sweet versions as well but I have not tried to make any of those.
One important thing to note is that Masa Harina and cornmeal are not the same thing! This will not work with cornmeal. The husks and masa are generally found the ethnic aisle of the grocery store.
See the end of the post for a picture. Continue reading “Chicken Tamales with Pictures!”
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
Sunday
Breakfast:
Pancake Poppers, applesauce
Lunch:
PB & J sandwiches, fresh fruit
Dinner:
Meatball Sandwich Casserole, French Fries, Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Peanut Butter Crackers
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Leftovers
Dinner:
Chicken in a Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
hot dogs, mac n cheese
Dinner:
Snacks/Desserts:
Rice Pudding
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Egg Salad Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Easy Bean Tostadas, rice, salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
PB&J, fruit
Dinner:
Taco Ring, salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, fresh veggies w/ranch
Dinner:
Fix It and Forget It Crockpot Chicken, 30 minute rolls
Snacks/Desserts:
Popcorn
Saturday
Breakfast:
Monkey Bread, Eggs & Grits
Lunch:
Leftovers
Dinner:
Tomato Gravy, 7up Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs
Snacks/Desserts:
This is a recipe from the Real Mom Kitchen Cook Book although we have made some slight alterations to it, This is so easy to make and everyone really loves it. I normally double the recipe for my family and we rarely have leftovers! We usually eat it over a bed of rice with a side of green beans. Continue reading “Poppy Seed Chicken”
This recipe reminds me of the tomato dumplings my mom-mom used to make when I was little. Oh, how I loved those! This is a meal that just kinda changes up things every once in a while and it won’t be a meal that is for everyone. We really enjoy it here though. Continue reading “Tomato Gravy”
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