This is a fun recipe that I learned in Home Ec. many years ago. The kids can help with this but be careful because the caramel does get really HOT so they will need lots of supervision. Continue reading “Microwave Caramel Popcorn”
Tag: snack
February 19- 25, 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:
Lunch:
hot dogs, mac n cheese
Dinner:
Creamy Chipped Beef Over Toast, Scrambled Eggs
Snacks/Desserts:
Monday (National Cherry Pie Day)
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Egg Salad Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Cheesy Crockpot Chicken and Veggies, Buttery Bread Sticks
Snacks/Desserts:
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
PB & J sandwiches, fruit
Dinner:
Snacks/Desserts:
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Chili Dog Casserole, Chips, Cole Slaw
Snacks/Desserts:
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner:
Daddy Can’t Wait Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Corn Muffins
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit/Veggies
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Grilled Cheese
Dinner:
Crockpot Tortellini Soup, Buttered Bread
Snacks/Desserts:
Saturday
Breakfast:
Waffles, Sausage
Lunch:
tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies
Dinner:
Crockpot Cabbage Rolls, Grandpa’s Fried Potatoes, Green beans
Snacks/Desserts:
January 29-February 4, 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.
This week I have a couple of new/old and forgotten recipes to try. I will mark them with a ** so you will know which ones they are.
Sunday
Breakfast:
Eggs w/Creamy Bacon Grits, Toast
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner:
Black Bean Soup, Rice, Cheddar Muffins
Snacks/Desserts:
** Easy Apple Dumplings (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
PB & J sandwiches, fresh fruit
Dinner:
Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Beans
Snacks/Desserts:
Popcorn
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Egg salad sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Breakfast for Dinner (Backwards Day)
Snacks/Desserts:
** Lazy Dazy Cookie Cake (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Muffins
Lunch:
Grilled cheese, fresh fruit or veggies
Dinner:
** Spicy Chicken Breast Caprese w/pasta, Salad (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
** Cinnamon Roll Pancakes (NEW)
Lunch:
Chicken Salad, sliced tomatoes & cucumbers, lettuce
Dinner:
** Crockpot Taco Soup, Rice, Tortilla Chips (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit/Veggies
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
PB & J sandwiches, fresh fruit
Dinner:
** Gorgonzola Pasta w/Mushrooms, Salad, Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)
Snacks/Desserts:
** Fried Apple Pies (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)
Saturday
Breakfast:
PB & Banana Toast, scrambled eggs
Lunch:
Tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies
Dinner:
** Easy Chicken Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, veggies (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)
Snacks/Desserts:
Boiled Eggs
Fried Apple Pies
We made these in Home Ec. class and it was the first time I’d ever had one. I loved them so much I was constantly making them at home, from scratch, but there are easier ways to make them. They could also be made with other pie fillings as well.
I will give you the instructions to make them from scratch but you can also use store bought pie dough and pie filling, if you like. I know how busy things get and how crazy life can be.
These are also fun for the kids to help with. They can help to roll out the dough and cut the circles. They can also spoon the filling in and use the fork to seal the edges.
Fried Apple Pies
Ingredients:
- Apple pie filling or use store bought
- Whipped Pie Crust or use store bought
- oil for frying
- butter (optional)
- flour, for rolling out crust
- 2-3 T. cold water
- powdered sugar (optional)
Glaze: (optional)
- 3/4 c. confectioner’s sugar
- 2-3 T. milk
- 1 t. vanilla (optional)
Directions:
Roll the crust out on a lightly floured surface. (Too much flour = tough crust)
Take a small bowl or saucer and cut a circle out of the crust.
Place 2-3 T. of filling on each round.
Brush the edges with water and fold in half. Take a fork and lightly press down to seal the edges.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. You can add a small amount of butter to the oil, if you like.
Carefully add the pies to the pan and fry until golden brown, turning the pies as needed, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Or mix together the ingredients for the glaze and drizzle the pies when cooled.
Cinnamon Dippers
This is yet another, sweeter, version of our basic breadstick recipe. This makes a super simple dessert or snack that the kids can help prepare. Top with a vanilla glaze to make it extra special. Continue reading “Cinnamon Dippers”
Pollywog's Place Blog 