Roasted Kielbasa & Vegetables

Ever wanted that comfort food for those fall nights? Man, am I ever late on this post...fall?!

I had baby #8 and thought I could keep up towards Christmastime, but I fell behind. Sorry! I am now back up to speed and ready to give you these great recipes that we tried out here at our dinner table. Ready for a really good one? Well, here it is. Roasted Kielbasa & Vegetables. There is so much heartiness in this recipe that you are full in a matter of minutes! Such a great mix!

Roasted Kielbasa and Vegetables

Ingredients:

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Dijon mustard, optional

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400F. Divide sweet potatoes, onion and carrots between two greased 15x10x1 inch baking pans. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Roast 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add kielbasa, squash, and zucchini to pans; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a serving bowl; toss to combine. If desired, serve with mustard.

Final Photo Taken by Me ;)

Menu Plan Monday! January 16-22

It's "Menu Plan Monday!" Here is what we will be munching on this week...

Monday: Hot Dogs

Tuesday: Pasta with Sausage Sauce, Crispy Bread Sticks

Wednesday: Storynight! Pimento Cheese Spread Toasts. Dessert: Snow Angel Cake (Both New Recipes)

Thursday: Taco Pie (New Recipe)

Friday: Family Night! Pizza and Board Games

Saturday: WV for Winter Birthdays. Baking bread in the evening.

Sunday: "Breakfast for Dinner" Sausage/Egg/Cheese Biscuits

Be sure to check back for "New Recipe" postings and final photos!

Menu Plan Monday! November 7-13 (a day late)

It's "Menu Plan Monday" (a day late)

Have a look at what we are consuming this week :)

Monday: "Fend for Yourself" 

Tuesday: Roasted Kielbasa and Vegetables (New Recipe)

Wednesday: Cheesy Hamburger Noodles

Thursday: Crunchy Nacho Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (New Recipe)

Friday: Pizza

Saturday: Pasta w/Roasted Tomatoes

Sunday: "Freezer Frenzy"  Date Day! 

Be sure to check back for New Recipe postings and final photos :)

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 ;)