Boiled Eggs

We like eggs no matter how they are cooked. I love them in salads, deviled, and even pickled. All of these recipes call for boiled eggs though. That elusive boiled egg that seems like it should be so easy but can make even the calmest cook lose patience when the eggs refuse to give up those shells without making a mess of the egg beneath.

One of my fondest memories revolves around my mom-mom, my mom, and me in the kitchen trying to peel eggs. My mom-mom had her way to do it and my mom had her way. Me, I hadn’t a clue and we laughed so much at each of our attempts. It was a wonder that we managed to have enough eggs to make the deviled eggs that day!

There are a million and one, at least, ways to make a boiled egg. We can make them on the stove, in the microwave, in the oven, and I think there are gadgets to make the perfect boiled egg. I don’t know about all the other methods but this is the tried and true method we use here.

I recently found an even easier way to boil eggs using my Power Cooker. Check out this method HERE. Continue reading “Boiled Eggs”

Brown Sugar & Honey Glazed Ham

This is a recipe I make once or twice a year. New Year’s Day and Easter are the normal holidays I make it for.

I try to keep my eye open for sales as ham can be rather pricey, so can the honey. You could add sliced pineapples to the ham before you glaze it if you like. Continue reading “Brown Sugar & Honey Glazed Ham”

Easy Collard Greens

A lot of times when I make greens I will ‘cheat’ and buy them canned. Every now and then I see them on sale or someone will stop by and bless me with a mess of fresh greens. They are so much better than the canned. Continue reading “Easy Collard Greens”

Basic Cake Directions

Want to turn an ordinary boxed cake mix into something extraordinary? I learned this trick from my Home Ec teacher, Mrs. Boyette, who was a wonderful inspiration to me when I was in school. Continue reading “Basic Cake Directions”

January 1-7, 2017 Meal Plan

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:

Overnight Coffee Cake

Lunch:

Egg Salad Sandwiches

Dinner:

New Year’s Meal: Brown Sugar & Honey Glazed Ham, Black Eyed Peas, Greens, Hoe Cakes, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Snacks/Desserts:

popcorn


Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Leftovers

Dinner:

Fix It and Forget It Crockpot Chicken30 minute Rolls

Snacks/Desserts:

Cookies


Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, fresh fruit

Dinner:

Daddy Can’t Wait Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Corn Muffins (This meal didn’t get made last week so I just moved it to this week.)

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit


Wednesday

Breakfast:

Muffins

Lunch:

Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, fresh veggies w/ranch

Dinner:

Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread **changed for National Spaghetti Day

Snacks/Desserts:

Oatmeal Pie


Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

Grilled Cheese w/sliced fruit & fresh veggies

Dinner:

Impossibly Easy Pizza Bake, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

7 layer cookies


Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Upside-Down Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies

Snacks/Desserts:

Boiled Eggs


Saturday

Breakfast:

Dutch Puff w/syrup, fruit

Lunch:

hot dogs, mac n cheese, veggies

Dinner:

Chicken  Tamales, Yellow Rice, Beans

Snacks/Desserts:

Hot Fudge Sundae Cake