Tuesday Blog Hops!!

Here are the blog hops I am participating in this week...hop on over and join in the fun!!

Menu Plan Monday! Week of 1/31/11-2/6/11

It is "Menu Plan Monday!" It is a busy week due to my oldest child turning 13, but we hope to get to all of these recipes :)

Monday: Herb Crusted Chicken (New Recipe) and Mashed Potatoes

Tuesday: Cameron's Birthday Dinner (his pick!) Daddy's Gourmet Cheddar Burgers and Steak Fries. Dessert: Italian Ice

Wednesday: Green Bean and Tomato Salad (New Recipe) with Crispy Bread sticks

Thursday: Fend for Yourself

Friday: Tomato-Bacon Soup (New Recipe) and Sandwiches (this recipe I had planned for a few weeks back and never got to it)

Saturday: Cameron's 13Th Birthday Get-together with friends: Pizza

Sunday: Superbowl Party!! Go Steelers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would also like to throw in a beverage and homemade dessert this week. Not sure which yet. Definitely new recipes, but I am not sure if I want to look for something new or try some that I posted in the past and never got to. We will see!! Will post new recipes and final photos throughout the week so check back :)

Light and Crispy Waffles

My family loves a change of pace when it comes to dinner. What better way than to switch it up every few weeks and have breakfast!! I have had my waffle iron for 15 years, but have only ever made gallettes on it. This is my first time ever making homemade waffles :)

Light and Crispy Waffles

Ingredients:

2 cups biscuit mix
1 egg
1/2 cup oil
1 1/3 cups club soda

Directions:

Preheat waffle iron. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and stir by hand. Pour just enough batter to cover waffle iron.




**I added about 2 Tbsp of vanilla extract to make them a little sweeter, but it is completely up to you. They are also good with a few pinches of powdered sugar :)

Tip: To have waffles for a "company weekend", make all waffles in advance. Freeze separately on cookie sheet and place in large plastic bags. To heat, warm at 350F for about 10 minutes.

Featured!!

I am really excited today :) I participated in a blog hop yesterday and someone who has followed me, has my blog, Knead a Recipe?! featured under her "My Tuesday Find" blog. Click on the button below and go check out what she wrote about me :)


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Thank you 1grown2togo!!!

Menu Plan Monday! Week of 1/24/11-1/30/11

It's "Menu Plan Monday". Check out what we munching on this week :)

Monday: Creamy Broccoli

Tuesday: Crunchy Onion Barbeque Chicken (New Recipe)

Wednesday: Light Crispy Waffles (New Recipe)

Thursday: Fend for Yourself

Friday: Tomato-Bacon Soup (New Recipe) and Sandwiches

Saturday: Eat Out

Sunday: Penne Pasta and No Peek Popovers (New Recipe)

I also plan on making Hot Apple Cider for our Friday night Family Game Night and throw in some Honey-Wafer Cookies on Saturday :) Check back for the recipes and photos.

Marinated Carrots

I wanted to do something different with our veggies tonight. I had some canned carrots that needed used so I found a marinade recipe and it turned out great!

Marinated Carrots

Ingredients:

2 lb carrots, sliced (fresh or canned)
1 can tomato soup
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 tsp mustard
1/2 cup vinegar

Directions:

Cook carrots until tender (fresh) or just heat canned potatoes. Combine soup, sugar, oil, green pepper, mustard and vinegar. Mix with carrots while carrots are still hot. Refrigerate overnight.

Ranch Roasted Potatoes

I had some red potatoes starting to grow some ears in my pantry so I through together this delicious recipe :)

Ranch Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients:

2 lbs small red potatoes, quartered (skins still on)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (1 oz) pkg. ranch dressing mix

Directions:

Scrub potatoes and quarter with skins on. Place potatoes in a resealable plastic bag and add oil; seal bag. Toss to coat. Add dressing mix and toss again until coated. Bake in an ungreased baking pan at 450F for 35 minutes or until potatoes are brown and crisp.