Boston Bibb Lettuce Salad

I decided to do one night a week where I went with something a little lighter for dinner. Good for me and good for everyone. The citrus mixed with the salt of the nuts went wonderfully with the lettuce. A great spring salad :)

Weight Watchers friends :) A nice bowl of this salad is only 4 pts :)

Boston Bibb Lettuce Salad

Ingredients:

1 head bibb lettuce, torn into pieces
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup sliced pecans (can also use walnuts, but my hubby is allergic)

Directions:

In salad bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss before serving.

Final photo taken by Me :)

Menu Plan Monday! August 13-August 19

It is Menu Plan Monday! Here is what we hope to have this week :)

Monday: Asian Style Hamburgers (new recipe)

Tuesday: Bostin Bibb Lettuce Salad (new recipe)

Wednesday: Soup and Sandwich Night! Cherry Cheese Spread Sandwiches (new recipe)

Thursday: Fend for yourself night!

Friday: Band Picnic

Saturday: Genin's Sleepover...Pizza and party food

Sunday: Breakfast for Dinner! Pancakes and Sausage

Dessert of the Week: Cherry Crumb Cake (new recipe)


Be sure to check back for recipes and final photos :)

Asian-Style Zucchini

I needed a side dish for the Asian hamburgers that we made and came across a great deal on some local zucchini at our market :)

Asian-Style Zucchini

Ingredients:

Olive oil
2 large zucchini
2 Tbsp soy sauce
Garlic Powder to taste
Black Pepper to taste

Directions:

Put oil in the pan, let heat. Toss in Zucchini and fry until browned, stirring frequently. Pour in soy sauce and sprinkle in garlic powder and pepper. Flip a few times adding more garlic powder and pepper.

Final photo taken by Me :)

Asian-Style Hamburgers

I found this yummy recipe in my Taste of Home magazine a few days ago and my mouth has been watering ever since! The original recipe calls for basting the burger with the ingredient mix, but I decided to mix it all into the ground beef and it turned out awesome!! Here is my version of the recipe!

Asian-Style Hamburger

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 hamburger buns, split
Leaf lettuce and tomato slices, optional

Directions:

In a bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic and pepper. Pour on top of ground beef and use hands to mix it thoroughly together. Form into 6 patties, place in a baking dish. Bake 30 minutes at 400F.

Serve with lettuce and tomato.

Final photo taken by Me :)

S'mores Bars

For National S'mores Day, I came across this yummy recipe to serve to my family. So chocolaty and a definite hit!!

S'mores Bars

Ingredients:

3 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup mini marshmallows
2 whole graham crackers

Directions:

Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Lightly butter the foil. Place the butter in a heatproof bowl and microwave until melted. Mix in the graham cracker crumbs and stir with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Pour the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer on the bottom of the pan.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the condensed milk and chocolate chips. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Off the heat, stir in the vanilla and salt. Pour the chocolate mixture over the graham cracker base. Working quickly, spread the chocolate into an even layer and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle the marshmallows over the top of the chocolate. Break the whole graham crackers into small pieces and stick into the chocolate mixture between the marshmallows.

Cover and refrigerate the bars until firm, about 4 hours. Use the foil to lift the bars out of the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Use a large sharp knife to cut into squares or rectangles. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Yield: 12-16 bars

                                                             
                                                          Final photo taken by Me :)
                                                                

Cheese Doggies

This was a quick twist on a hot dog. Cheese Doggies!!!

Ingredients:

Sliced frankfurters

Cheddar cheese slices

Bacon slices

Hot dog buns

Directions:

Use 1 bacon slice for each frankfurter. Place bacon on paper towel or paper plate, cover with paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds or until almost crisp.

Cut lengthwise pocket in frankfurter and stuff with 1 strip cheese.

Wrap bacon around doggie and secure with toothpick.

Place in split hot dog bun and microwave for about 30 seconds or until hot dog is warm.

Final photo taken by Me :)

Menu Plan Monday...Week of 4/23/12-4/29/12

It is Menu Plan Monday! This is what we hope to eat this week :)

Monday: Ernie Massey's Italian Chicken (new recipe)

Tuesday: Husband's Favorite Flank Steak (new recipe)

Wednesday: Appetizer for Dinner! Bacon Nibbles, Crab Crackers, Broccoli Cheese Dip (new recipe)

Thursday: Fend

Friday: Cheese Doggies (new recipe)

Saturday: Pasta and Rosemary Bread

Sunday: Eat Out

Be sure to check back for new recipes and final photos!!