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Lunchables – Homemade Snacks In Fishing Lure Box
Recently one of the children in my daycare had a homemade lunchable in the most creative container, the container had separate small and medium sized slots in it of various sizes. The mother liked the fact that she could control what was put in the “lunchable” (healthier) as well as it was much cheaper as […]
Continue readingEgg Sandwiches
As a young girl, my mother always made these. I was disgusted at the thought of eggs on a sandwich, and always turned my nose up. once moved out on my own, money was tight, and i decided to try it. boy was i surprised! they are absolutely wonderful and now that ive got kids […]
Continue readingTrade-Proof School Lunch Sandwich
4 slices bread 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 Tbsp orange juice or apple juice 1/4 cup apples, chopped fine 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, chopped walnuts, or crushed Cheerios Put the peanut butter and juice in a bowl and whisk together until smooth, then add the apples, raisins, and whatever you choose for […]
Continue readingZucchini Jelly
Did you know that you can make a delicious zucchini jelly with all that fresh squash in your garden? The strawberry and pineapple flavors in this recipe balance nicely with the zucchini for a yummy jelly even your kids will like. Zucchini Jelly Recipe 6 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 cup lemon juice 6 oz (small […]
Continue readingCream Cheese And Cucumber Sandwiches
Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches aren’t just for fancy tea parties. They make for a wonderful light lunch in the summer time. The flavor is so light even kids enjoy them (though I usually leave the chives off for them). For a fun lunch with your daughter or granddaughter, make a batch of these along with […]
Continue readingHomemade Pizza Snacks
I love these low-calorie homemade pizza snacks. My kids appear out of the woodwork when they smell these baking. They are pretty frugal too. Of course you can easily switch out ingredients to customize this for your kids and your family. Homemade Pizza Snacks 12-16 Saltine Crackers 1/4 C.finely chopped Portabella Mushrooms 1/2 C. Pizza […]
Continue readingCarrot Spam Spread
6 eggs boiled and chopped 3 medium carrots grated 1 can spam ground (or 1 pound ham) 1 small onion finely chopped 1 small green pepper finely chopped salt and pepper Miracle Whip or Mayo(add the amount you like or until spreadable.) Mix all ingredients together and let set in refrigerator for at least one […]
Continue readingGrown Up Grilled Cheese
We all know how great tomato soup & grilled cheese go together. I like to make a little different grilled cheese sandwich for the grown ups. I use Pepper Jack cheese and cracked wheat sourdough bread(bought at Trader Joe’s), and cook in the traditional way in a frying pan with butter. Disclosure: Some of the […]
Continue readingCrockpot – Memphis Brewed Pulled Pork
1 can beer 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 Tblsp. ground mustard 1 Tblsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/4 cup brown sugar a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes 3 lbs pork shoulder roast 1 medium size yellow onion, diced dash of salt and pepper *Cole slaw In a large glass bowl, put the […]
Continue readingCrockpot Sweet Pulled Pork Sandwiches
4 lbs pork butt or shoulder roast 2 large onions 1 can 7-up or Sprite 1 small bottle Sweet Bay Ray’s barbecue sauce Cut the onions into small chunks and put one of the onions in the crockpot. Put the roast in and cover with the other onion. Pour the 7-up or Sprite over the […]
Continue readingCrockpot Mini Brewed Meatballs
Meatballs: 3 lbs. lean ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs (use seasoned bread crumbs if you like) 3 eggs 2 to 3 tablespoons cooking oil to fry meatballs Sauce: 1 (12 ounce) can/bottle of good beer 1 (12 ounce) can/bottle spicy tomato juice 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 […]
Continue readingCrockpot Cajun Style Pecan Snacks
1 pound pecan halves 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt Mix all your spices together well in a small bowl. Pour the melted butter into […]
Continue readingCrockpot Tangy Apple Sausage Appetizer
2 lbs apple smoked/flavored sausage links (or your favorite smoked sausage links), cut into bite size. 2 Granny Smith apples, or similar crisp, tart apple, cut into bite size chunks 1 medium sweet onion, cut into bite size chunks 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons spicy mustard, like Dijon or Cajun style 3 tablespoons brown […]
Continue readingCrockpot Artichoke & Tangy Cheese Dip
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon grated onion 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 cup artichoke hearts, drained and diced small 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, chopped fine (optional) 2 Tablespoons finely chopped green onion or chives for […]
Continue readingHot Chicken Sub
Makes 6 Servings 6 frozen breaded chicken breast patties 1 (16-ounce) loaf French bread, cut horizontally in half 1/2 cup creamy Italian dressing Lettuce 1 large tomato, thinly sliced Prepare chicken as directed on package. Spread cut sides of bread with dressing. Layer lettuce, hot chicken patties and tomato on bottom half of bread. Top […]
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