Caramel Apple Salad

I am always trying to find great fall recipes, especially when it comes to desserts. When I have a story night with my children, they expect it! This one is such a refreshing, all for fall recipe. Enjoy!

Caramel Apple Salad

Ingredients:

1 (20 oz) can crushed or tidbits pineapple in it's own juice (undrained)
4 apples, cut into bite size pieces
1 box butterscotch pudding
1 8 oz container Cool Whip

Directions:

Stir pudding mix into pineapple with juice. Add apples, fold in thawed cool whip. Refrigerate overnight.

Final Photo Taken by Me ;)

**Note**

You can turn this into a Weight Watchers recipe simply by substituting sugar free butterscotch pudding and fat free cool whip.

One cup of salad = 2 pts

Ziploc Omelet

What a brilliant way to make omelets! The same yummy goodness with without having to scrub a skillet! This is a fast meal that is great for that on-the-go parent who wants to surprise their family with breakfast-for-dinner!

Ziploc Omelet

Ingredients:

2 Eggs
Large Ziploc Bags
Optional: Cheeses, ham, onion, green pepper, tomato, hash browns, salsa, etc...
Pepper

Directions:

Have guests write their name on a quart size Ziploc freezer bag with permanent marker.

Crack 2 eggs (large or extra-large) into the bag (not more than 2) shake to combine them.

Put out a variety of ingredients such as:  cheeses, ham, onion, green pepper, tomato, hash browns, salsa, etc...

Each guest adds prepared ingredients of choice to their bag and shake. Make sure to get the air out of the bag and zip it up.

Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13 minutes. You can usually cook 6-8 omelets in a large pot. For more, make another pot of boiling water.

Open the bags and the omelet will roll out easily. Sprinkle with pepper. Be prepared for everyone to be amazed.

Nice to serve with fresh fruit and coffee cake; everyone gets involved in the process and a great conversation piece!

Final Photo Taken by Me ;)

Menu Plan Monday! October 17-23

It is "Menu Plan Monday!" Have a look at what we are yumming all over this week :)

Monday: Bagels with various seasonal cream cheeses

Tuesday: "Taco Tuesday"

Wednesday: "Fend for Yourself"

Thursday: Neighborly Broccoli Soup (New Recipe)

Friday: Maple-Butter Roasted Chicken (New Recipe)

Saturday: Wynslet's 3rd Birthday "Take Out Pizza"

Sunday: Friend's Party "Party Food"

Be sure to check back for New Recipes with Final Photo :)

Kansas City Dogs

Yet another great hot dog recipe, taken from the place that made it famous!

Kansas City Dogs

Ingredients:

8 beef hot dogs
1 cup refrigerated original barbecue sauce with shredded pork (from 18 oz cont.)
8 hot dog buns, split
1/2 cup pickle slices
2 medium green onions or scallions, sliced (2 Tbs)
Mustard, if desired

Directions:

Preheat gas or charcoal grill. Place hot dogs on grill over medium  heat. Cook uncovered 10-15 minutes, turning frequently, until hot. Place sauce with pork in medium microwavable bowl; cover loosely. Microwave on high 45-60 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until hot.

Place hot dogs on buns. Spoon about 2 Tbs. sauce with pork on each bun. Top with pickles, onions and mustard. Makes 8 servings.

Final Photo Taken by Me ;)

Menu Plan Monday!! October 10-16

It's "Menu Plan Monday!" 

Check out what we are munching on the week of October 10-16.

Monday: Easy Broccoli and Garlic Pasta, Crunchy Breadsticks

Tuesday: "Freezer Frenzy"

Wednesday: Rosemary Pork & Apples   "Story Night" Dessert: Caramel Apple Salad

Thursday: "Fend for Yourself"

Friday: "Family Field Trip" Eating Out

Saturday: Salsa Chili

Sunday: Game Time Stromboli (New Recipe)  "Go Steelers!!"

Be sure to stop back by for New Recipe listing with final photo!

Pear and Chicken Hero

I absolutely love Panera and am always trying to find recipes to do at home that are similar, but less cost. I found one in this recipe and even the kids loved it! See what you think :)

Pear and Chicken Hero

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
5 Tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1 plain or who wheat baguette, about 18 inches long
Breast meat of 1 small rotisserie chicken (about 1 3/4 lb), sliced
1 Bartlett pear, thinly sliced

Directions:

In a small bowl, stir together parsley and vinaigrette. Split baguette lengthwise and drizzle both sides of breast with half of vinaigrette mixture.

Layer chicken slices on bottom half of baguette and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with half of remaining vinaigrette. Layer pear slices over chicken. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and top with remaining half of baguette. Cut baguette into 4 sandwiches.

Makes: 4 sandwiches

Final Photo Taken by Me ;)

White Cheddar and Roasted Tomatoes Artisan Grilled Cheese

There is nothing we love more than grilled cheese in this house. How many different ways can it be made though? I have found a few! Here is a great one!

White Cheddar and Roasted Tomatoes Artisan Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

White Cheddar Slices
Black Pepper
Roasted Tomatoes, can
Baguette

Directions: Slice the Baguette. Butter both pieces and place in a heated skillet. Lay white cheddar slice on one bread, a spoonful of chopped roasted tomatoes (spread around) and sprinkle with black pepper. Top with other bread. Cook until browned, flip. Repeat!  Delicious!!

Final Photo Taken by Me ;)