Whew, this week back at work has been kicking my ass.. I am so tired when I get home, not to mention sore.. uggh.... but I LOVED every second of my time away.. It did recharge me.. just not sure it was a full recharge.. but I will take what I can get..
I have been so tired this week that I haven't cooked since Sunday.. hard to believe.. I wasn't even going to cook tonight, but then I started thinking about the bananas that were turning brown and the strawberries in the fridge that needed to be used.. so I decided on Banana Oatmeal Pancakes with Turkey Breakfast Sausage links and Sliced Strawberries..
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Self-rising flour
sugar
2 eggs
vanilla
bananas, mashed
rolled oats
milk
Mix the dry ingredients together and then make a well in the center and add the wet ingredients, stir together adding milk a little at a time until you get the consistency that you want.. I like my pancake batter a little thinner.. cook on a hot griddle sprayed with cooking oil.. cook until the top forms bubbles and then flip and cook a couple minutes on the other side.. Serve with hot syrup, sliced strawberries or other fruit..
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Really, it's the last day?? (Sweet and Sour Chicken)
Vacations from work go by way to fast.. I have had a wonderful 4 days already and I am sure today is going to be wonderful too.. Making the child Chinese Food.. what she asked for, if it is one thing this Mama does, she cooks what her children want on their b'day.. I used to take them out for dinner and they wanted me to cook instead.. ahh.. such spoiled kids.. my kids when they were young thought fast food was a punishment.. so freaking funny.. I could threaten them with fast food if they were behaving badly.. lol..
We had a surprise visit today by an old friend.. It was good to see Heather.. thanks for coming by hon.. take care of yourself!!!!
So I showered, got dressed in comfy stay at home clothes and did my hair.. thinking it is going to be a makeup free day.. my face needs to breath a little anyway..
So the girls, Nik and I got hooked on words with friends last night and we have now gotten my son Carey involved too.. lol.. it is so addictive.. lol.. I need to get in the kitchen and start cooking dinner.. I have to cut up a couple fresh pineapples.. yummy... cut up the peppers and get to cooking.. I finally did.. after my sons got here.. :)
Sweet and Sour Chicken
for the chicken
3 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
2 eggs
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp salt
pepper
Mix all together in a bowl and place in fridge overnight or for at least a couple hours..
1 c all purpose flour
1 c water
1/2 c cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
Add the the chicken mixture and stir well.. Heat vegetable or peanut oil in a heavy skillet or large saucepan or wok to 375 degrees and fry the chicken a few pieces at a time until light golden brown, remove to a paper towel lined plate.. continue until all the chicken is cooked.. then add all the chicken back and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes until crispy and golden. keep warm..
Sweet and Sour sauce
2 1/2 c sugar
2 c chicken broth
1 1/2 c white vinegar
2 tbsp vege oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 c cornstarch
1/2 c cold water
canned or fresh pineapple
1 green and red bell pepper or your fav combination
Mix the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch, water, pineapple and bell pepper.. pour into large saucepan and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat bringing to a slight boil.. mix the water and cornstarch and pour into the sauce.. stir until thickened and clear.. add the pineapple and bell pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes..
I serve this over rice and I get the sauce ready while the oil is heating up for the chicken.. then all I have to do is cook it at the very end.. it doesn't take to long.. you can half this recipe easily.. So very yummy...
So after we gorged ourselves on the sweet and sour chicken we watched some documentary on tv and then it was pie and cheesecake time.. both hits.. they think I should auction off the pie too.. lol.. I love my crazy kids.. :)
We had a surprise visit today by an old friend.. It was good to see Heather.. thanks for coming by hon.. take care of yourself!!!!
So I showered, got dressed in comfy stay at home clothes and did my hair.. thinking it is going to be a makeup free day.. my face needs to breath a little anyway..
So the girls, Nik and I got hooked on words with friends last night and we have now gotten my son Carey involved too.. lol.. it is so addictive.. lol.. I need to get in the kitchen and start cooking dinner.. I have to cut up a couple fresh pineapples.. yummy... cut up the peppers and get to cooking.. I finally did.. after my sons got here.. :)
Sweet and Sour Chicken
for the chicken
3 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
2 eggs
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp salt
pepper
Mix all together in a bowl and place in fridge overnight or for at least a couple hours..
1 c all purpose flour
1 c water
1/2 c cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
Add the the chicken mixture and stir well.. Heat vegetable or peanut oil in a heavy skillet or large saucepan or wok to 375 degrees and fry the chicken a few pieces at a time until light golden brown, remove to a paper towel lined plate.. continue until all the chicken is cooked.. then add all the chicken back and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes until crispy and golden. keep warm..
Sweet and Sour sauce
2 1/2 c sugar
2 c chicken broth
1 1/2 c white vinegar
2 tbsp vege oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 c cornstarch
1/2 c cold water
canned or fresh pineapple
1 green and red bell pepper or your fav combination
Mix the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch, water, pineapple and bell pepper.. pour into large saucepan and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat bringing to a slight boil.. mix the water and cornstarch and pour into the sauce.. stir until thickened and clear.. add the pineapple and bell pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes..
I serve this over rice and I get the sauce ready while the oil is heating up for the chicken.. then all I have to do is cook it at the very end.. it doesn't take to long.. you can half this recipe easily.. So very yummy...
So after we gorged ourselves on the sweet and sour chicken we watched some documentary on tv and then it was pie and cheesecake time.. both hits.. they think I should auction off the pie too.. lol.. I love my crazy kids.. :)
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Happy Birthday BooBear Saturday!!!! (Beef Stew with Paprika, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake)
I woke up with a slight hangover this morning.. this mama just isn't used to drinking.. and I am proud of that.. I am happy that while my children were young I refused to drink around them.. and now I drink occasionally and always at home, unless someone else is driving.. :) We were supposed to go to the movies, but that didn't happen.. something about the one they wanted to see not starting til 4, so instead we went shopping.. Rue 21, Ross, Target.. Her father and brother Carey met us at Target and gave her an Ipod touch and bought her a memory card for the camera she got from Nik, 2 movies and I don't know what else.. she definitely racked up.. Then their dad took them out to lunch and I came home and started on dinner for tonight and am letting the cream cheese soften for the Cheesecake.. for dinner we are having a huge pot of Beef Stew.. it smells yummy so far..
Beef Stew with Paprika
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 pounds Stew Meat
1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
4 cups Beef Stock (or 4 Cups Water + 4 Beef Bouillon Cubes)
2 cups Water (additional, If Needed)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
½ teaspoons Paprika
Salt & Pepper
6 to 8 whole Carrots, Washed, Unpeeled, And Roughly Sliced
6 to 8 whole New Potatoes, Quartered
Minced Parsley (optional
In a large stockpot heat oil and add butter.. add beef that has been cut in small cubes and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until nice and brown.. Remove from the pan and add the onions, cook another 5 minutes and add the garlic and mushrooms.. cook another 2 to 3 minutes and add the beef back to the pot with all the juices.. Add salt and pepper, paprika ( I added some steak seasoning) and the beef broth and water.. bring back to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for an hour and a half. Then add the carrots and potatoes.. and more water if needed.. add a little more salt and pepper and bring heat back up to medium, cook for another 30 minutes and then test the carrots for doneness.. serve with crusty bread and a salad.. yummy
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Raspberry Sauce
1 16 oz pkg frozen raspberries
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c water
Put all in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.. put in a blender and process until smooth.. pour into clean bowl and cool..
Crust
1 full sleeve Graham crackers
1 stick butter melted
2 tbsp sugar
Crush the graham crackers until they are all crumbs.. mix with the melted butter and sugar.. press into the bottom and partially up sides of 10 inch spring form pan. Put in the refrigerator while making the Cheesecake..
Cheesecake
3 8 oz pkgs cream cheese
1 c sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 8 oz pkg sour cream
2 c white chocolate chips
1/4 c half and half
In a large bowl melt the white chocolate chips with the heavy cream in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds to a minute until completely melted.. set aside..
In a large mixing bowl cream the cream cheese, add the sugar and cream until light and fluffy.. add the eggs, 1 at a time and mix well after each one.. add the vanilla and mix well, add the white chocolate mixture and sour cream mix well on low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl.. pour half the batter in the pan.. put 5 to 6 spoons of the raspberry sauce on the batter, top with the rest of the batter and put 5 to 6 more spoons of sauce on top.. with a butter knife cut through the sauce until it looks marbled.. then place in a 300 degree preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done.
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Banana Cream Pie
35 Vanilla Wafers, crushed
1/4 c butter, melted
1/4 c semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c peanut butter
2 banana's cut lengthwise in half then crosswise in quarters
2 pkgs Vanilla instant pudding
2 c cold milk
1 c heavy cream, whipped until fluffy
mini semi sweet chocolate chips
chopped peanuts
Mix the crushed vanilla wafers with the melted butter and press into a 9 ot 10 inch pie pan.. bake in a 350 oven for 5 minutes.. melt the 1/4 c choc chips with the peanut butter.. take the crust out and sprinkle with the bananas, pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the top.. in a large mixing bowl add the heavy cream and turn on med high, beat until peaks form.. in another bowl add 2 c cold milk and the pudding mixes.. mix well, when it thickens add the whipped cream and fold together.. pour over the choc mix in the pie plate and sprinkle with mini choc chips and peanuts.. refrigerate for a few hours or overnight..
Beef Stew with Paprika
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 pounds Stew Meat
1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
4 cups Beef Stock (or 4 Cups Water + 4 Beef Bouillon Cubes)
2 cups Water (additional, If Needed)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
½ teaspoons Paprika
Salt & Pepper
6 to 8 whole Carrots, Washed, Unpeeled, And Roughly Sliced
6 to 8 whole New Potatoes, Quartered
Minced Parsley (optional
In a large stockpot heat oil and add butter.. add beef that has been cut in small cubes and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until nice and brown.. Remove from the pan and add the onions, cook another 5 minutes and add the garlic and mushrooms.. cook another 2 to 3 minutes and add the beef back to the pot with all the juices.. Add salt and pepper, paprika ( I added some steak seasoning) and the beef broth and water.. bring back to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for an hour and a half. Then add the carrots and potatoes.. and more water if needed.. add a little more salt and pepper and bring heat back up to medium, cook for another 30 minutes and then test the carrots for doneness.. serve with crusty bread and a salad.. yummy
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Raspberry Sauce
1 16 oz pkg frozen raspberries
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c water
Put all in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.. put in a blender and process until smooth.. pour into clean bowl and cool..
Crust
1 full sleeve Graham crackers
1 stick butter melted
2 tbsp sugar
Crush the graham crackers until they are all crumbs.. mix with the melted butter and sugar.. press into the bottom and partially up sides of 10 inch spring form pan. Put in the refrigerator while making the Cheesecake..
Cheesecake
3 8 oz pkgs cream cheese
1 c sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 8 oz pkg sour cream
2 c white chocolate chips
1/4 c half and half
In a large bowl melt the white chocolate chips with the heavy cream in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds to a minute until completely melted.. set aside..
In a large mixing bowl cream the cream cheese, add the sugar and cream until light and fluffy.. add the eggs, 1 at a time and mix well after each one.. add the vanilla and mix well, add the white chocolate mixture and sour cream mix well on low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl.. pour half the batter in the pan.. put 5 to 6 spoons of the raspberry sauce on the batter, top with the rest of the batter and put 5 to 6 more spoons of sauce on top.. with a butter knife cut through the sauce until it looks marbled.. then place in a 300 degree preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done.
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Banana Cream Pie
35 Vanilla Wafers, crushed
1/4 c butter, melted
1/4 c semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c peanut butter
2 banana's cut lengthwise in half then crosswise in quarters
2 pkgs Vanilla instant pudding
2 c cold milk
1 c heavy cream, whipped until fluffy
mini semi sweet chocolate chips
chopped peanuts
Mix the crushed vanilla wafers with the melted butter and press into a 9 ot 10 inch pie pan.. bake in a 350 oven for 5 minutes.. melt the 1/4 c choc chips with the peanut butter.. take the crust out and sprinkle with the bananas, pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the top.. in a large mixing bowl add the heavy cream and turn on med high, beat until peaks form.. in another bowl add 2 c cold milk and the pudding mixes.. mix well, when it thickens add the whipped cream and fold together.. pour over the choc mix in the pie plate and sprinkle with mini choc chips and peanuts.. refrigerate for a few hours or overnight..
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