Wiley Family Recipes

Caramel Apple French toast

2011-10-03T11:15:00.000-07:00

I made this for conference sunday. Verrry Yummmy!

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter or margarine

3 TBS corn Syrup

Boil together for 5 minutes. Pour into 9x13 inch pan

Sprinkle caramel with pecans if you like nuts. Slice 2 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples on top.

1 loaf french bread(you won't use the whole loaf) I used about 7 thick slices.

mix together 5 eggs and 3/4 cup milk pour evenly over bread. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In morning bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Dutch oven Chocolate cobbler repost

2011-08-18T10:42:00.000-07:00

Ingredients

1 cake mix, mixed according to box directions

Mud:
1/2 cup dry baking cocoa
2 cups brown sugar
4 cups hot water
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Topping:
1 package chocolate chips
Nuts (optional)
Whipped topping

Directions

Line Dutch oven with foil if desired and preheat. Pour the prepared batter into preheated oven. Mix "Mud" ingredients in a separate bowl and pour over the cake batter. Cover the oven (8-10 coals on the lid, 8 coals on the bottom) and bake about 40 minutes. Remove lid about 5 minutes before baking time is up and sprinkle on the chocolate chips to melt for a few minutes. Serve with a scoop of whipped topping

Grilled Chicken Alfredo Penne

2011-08-03T15:18:00.000-07:00

WOW! How long has it been since I posted a recipe on here. Crazy Summer.

2 Chicken breasts grilled with salt pepper and a little garlic powder. Or you can spice it up with a blackened chicken rub.

1/2 cup cream

1/2 cup butter(no subs)

1 clove garlic crushed

1/2 cup -3/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan Cheese

Melt all together add chopped grilled chicken. Pour over cooked penne noodles. Easy yummy dinner happiness.

Blackened chicken rub(very spicy) not for kids:)

1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground oregano

Mix together rub on chicken use as much or how little you would like.

Grilled Cola Chicken

2011-04-04T08:29:00.000-07:00

I have made several time the marinade with sprite. But I was out of sprite and found this great marinade. Everyone loved it. I even used the leftovers for yummy chicken wraps.

Grilled Chicken Cola Marinade

2 C (16 oz) Coke or Pepsi

1/3 C soy sauce

1 T minced garlic

1/2 C brown sugar

1 T balsamic vinegar

6 chicken breasts

1. Combine all ingredients but the chicken in a medium sized bowl. Stir to incorporate well.

2. Place chicken in a large gallon sized Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over the chicken. Seal tightly and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

3. Discard marinade and grill until cooked through.

Best Chicken Pot PIe

2011-02-25T06:46:00.000-08:00

Here is the link to the best chicken pot pie you will put your lips around. Mike was making all kinds of yummy noises, so I knew it was a keeper. However with Deep South Dish everything is a keeper.

Homemade Oatmeal Packets

2011-02-23T06:52:00.000-08:00

We have been doing these for while now. They are so good and taste a lot better than the store bought. They are even better for you. For the fruit and cream I purchase the fruit bits from honeyville farms website.

for each baggie add:

1/2 cup quick oats
2TBS powdered milk or powdered creamer

VARIATIONS - (Adjust to your own taste... Or your kids own taste!)

Don't forget to double or triple the flavor ingredients, depending on how many packets you put in each bag!

Apple-Cinnamon - To each packet, add 1 Tbsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, and 2 Tbsp. chopped dried apples.

Apple Pie - To each packet, add ¼ tsp. apple pie spice and dried chopped apples

Brown Sugar/Cinnamon - To each packet, add 1 Tbsp. brown sugar & 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Raisins & Brown Sugar - To each packet, add 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar and 1 Tbsp. raisins.

Health Nut - To each packet, add 1/2 Tbsp. each wheat germ, ground flax seed, chopped almonds

Honey Nut - To each packet, add 1 Tbsp. honey & 1 T. chopped pecans/almonds

Fruit & Cream - To each packet, add 1 Tbsp. non-dairy coffee creamer and 2 Tbsp. dried fruit & / or powdered fruit flavor

Candy Bar - To each packet add 2 Tbsp. Crushed Butterfinger (or other candy bar) to each packet.

Maple & Brown Sugar - To each packet add maple syrup & extra brown sugar

Maple Pecan - To each packet add maple syrup & chopped pecans

Chicken Divan

2011-01-24T16:10:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite go to casserole recipes. It makes a ton. So cut the recipe in half if you need to. It also works great with asparagus. Hope you enjoy.

3 lbs chicken cooked and chopped
1 1/2-2 lbs broccoli chopped
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup mayonnaise not light
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp curry powder
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup fine bread crumbs
1 tbs melted butter

Cook broccoli just until tender(don't overcook) who likes mushy broccoli? Lay broccoli on bottom of 9x13 pan. Combine soups, milk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder in sauce pan.Heat. Add cheese stir until melted. add chicken and pour over broccoli. combine crumbs and butter, sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Lion House Wassil

2010-12-15T07:38:00.000-08:00

This is my all time favorite drink for the winter months. You can start it on the stove then put in crockpot to keep warm. Great for after all that caroling I know you will do. I never can find allspice berries so I use ground.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups white sugar
4 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
1 slice fresh ginger root
4 cups orange juice
2 cups lemon juice
8 cups apple juice
8 whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon whole cloves
Directions1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and add cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, cloves, and ginger. Cover and let stand in warm place for 1 hour.
2. Strain liquid into a large pot. Just before serving, add juices and cider and quickly bring to boil. Remove from heat and serve.

A little Christmas Spirit

2010-12-01T08:56:00.000-08:00

I saw this and thought I should share.

Best Cinnamon Rolls

2010-11-22T09:19:00.000-08:00

I have been getting alot of requests for these lately so here is the recipe. If you want to try somthing new and exciting add two tart apples chopped to the filling, for an apple cinnamon roll to die for.

Yummy Cinnamon Rolls

Dough:

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 C. warm water (105-115 degree)
2/3 C. plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar, divided
1 C. warmed milk
2/3 C. butter
2 tsp salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
7-8 C. all-purpose flour, or more if needed

Filling:
1 C. melted butter, divided (2 sticks)
1 3/4 C. granulated sugar, divided
3 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 C. chopped walnuts, optional
1 1/2 C. raisins, optional
Creamy glaze:
2/3 C. melted butter (1 stick plus 2 Tbsp.)
4 C. powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
4-8 Tbsp. hot water
Methods/steps
In a small bowl mix together warm water, yeast and sugar and set aside. In a large bowl, mix milk, remaining 2/3 cup sugar, melted butter, salt and eggs; stir well and add yeast mixture. Add half the flour and beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour until dough is slightly stiff (dough will be sticky).

Turn out onto a well-floured board; knead 5 -10 minutes. Place in well-buttered glass or plastic bowl, cover and let rise in warm place, free from drafts, until doubled in bulk, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

When doubled, punch down dough and let rest 5 minutes. Roll out on floured surface into a 15 x 20 inch rectangle.

To prepare filling: Spread dough with 1/2 cup melted butter. Mix together 1 1/2 cups sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over buttered dough. Sprinkle with walnuts and raisins, if desired.

Roll up jellyroll-fashion and pinch edge together to seal. Cut into 12 to 15 slices. Coat bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking pan and a 8-inch square pan with remaining 1/2 cup melted butter, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place cinnamon roll slices close together in pans. Let rise in warm place until dough is doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until rolls are nicely browned. Cool rolls slightly.

Frosting:

1 lb. Margarine
1 lb. cream cheese
2 lbs. powdered sugar
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Methods/steps
Allow margarine and cream cheese to reach room temperature. Beat cream cheese and margarine together in a bowl with a mixer. Slowly add in all powdered sugar. Once all of the sugar is in the bowl mix for at least an additional 12 minutes. When almost done, add in the extracts. Enjoy!

Cutest Hair Bows

2010-11-18T10:26:00.000-08:00

My great friend Melissa, sells the cutest hair bows. So I thought I would post a shout out to her. Here is the link to her site The one thing I like about her bows are that they are very well made, no raveling or one time use bows here. She also puts a no slip on the clip. Which is great for those girls with fine hair.
Here are few pictures from her site.

Sticky Chicken

2010-11-15T09:18:00.000-08:00

Sticky Chicken
This is one of our favorite Sunday meals. It is so easy. You will never buy a store bought rotisserie chicken again. We like to serve it up with whipped sweet potatoes, homemade rolls and fresh corn.

4 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 onion quartered
1 4 pound whole chicken

in small bowl combine all spices.Remove and discard giblets from chicken. Rinse chicken cavity, pat dry with paper towels. Rub chicken inside and out with spice mixture. Place onion in cavity. Wrap in plastic wrap or in large ziploc bag. Place in fridge overnight. Remove plastic and place in shallow glass pan. Bake uncovered 250 degrees 4-5 hours. Great to put in right before church.

Baked Apple Pancake

2010-11-11T07:06:00.000-08:00

This is by far one of my favorite breakfasts. I don't remember where I got it from so if this is your recipe, thank you. Perfect for the fall. Also great for Christmas morning.

BAKED APPLE PANCAKE

1 cup pancake mix( I use Krustez)
2/3 cup milk
2TBS vegetable oil
1 Egg
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 medium tart apples peeled and sliced

In a bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, oil and egg. I a 12 inch oven proof skillet, melt butter,stir in brown sugar,and apple slices: saute until sugar is dissolved. Pour pancake batter over apples, over medium heat until bubbles form on top of pancake. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 12-17 minutes or until golden brown. Invert on serving platter and serve with syrup.

Cafe Rio Sweet Pulled Pork And Tomatillo Dressing

2010-10-27T10:59:00.000-07:00

My friend Liz has literally been asking me to post this for six months. So here it is Liz. It is the best recipe I have found for the pulled pork, and the dressing. If you are feeling really ambitious head over to ourbestbites.com and find their great recipe for tortillas.

I hope all enjoy this.

Pork

3 lbs pork roast ( I use picnic roast)

1 cup dark brown sugar

1 cup Worcestershire sauce( that is not a typo)

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp ginger

1 tsp salt

1 tsp chili powder

2 TBS dried minced onion

Cook all ingredients in a crock pot on low for about 12 hours, may need to add a little water towards the end.Take roast out of crock pot and shred. dump all liquid.Put pork back in and add 1 large can red enchilada sauce and 1 cup brown sugar. Cook for 1 hour. Serve on fresh tortilla's with all the yummy ingredients you would like on your burrito finish off with tomatillo dressing. I use zataran's black beans and rice instead of the usual rice.

Tomatillo Dressing

Place the following in the blender:

3 fresh tomatillo's, peeled and cut into quarters *

juice of 1/2 of a lime

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1 package ranch dressing mix

1 cup fresh cilantro

6 stalks green onions

2 cloves garlic

3 tsp sugar

3-5 slices jalapeno

Blend and refrigerate at least 1 hour prier to serving.

*to peel tomatillo just peel off the paper on the outside.

Pumpkin Cookies

2010-09-27T11:26:00.000-07:00

WOW, how long has it been? I know this is a recipe I have posted alot, but it is one of our favorites in the fall. Hopefully I can start sharing a few more recipes.

3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups pumpkin
4 1/2 cups flour
1 bag chocolate chips
1 bag butterscotch chips

bake 375* on greased cookie sheet 13-15 minutes.

4th of July burgers

2010-06-30T13:48:00.000-07:00

This is my all time favorite recipe for burgers. Try it I promise you won't be dissapointed.

from Food Network, Tyler Florence

Stuffed bacon Cheeseburgers

Ingredients
1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 pound ground chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large hamburger buns, split
Ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard, for serving
Lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, and avocado, for serving
Directions
Combine the jack cheese and chopped bacon in a bowl. Put the beef in another bowl and season with salt and pepper; use a rubber spatula to mix it in. Flatten 1/4 of the meat mixture in the palm of your hand. Squeeze together about a tablespoon of the cheese and bacon mixture to make a little nugget; put it in the center of the ground beef. Bring up the sides of the patty over the filling, making sure the cheese is completely covered by the meat. Flatten slightly for a nice patty shape. Set them side by side on a platter in the refrigerator while preparing the grill.

Place a large grill pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat or preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal barbecue and get it very hot. Brush the grates with oil to keep the burgers from sticking. Grill the burgers for 8 minutes per side for medium. (The USDA recommends cooking ground beef until it is no longer pink and the internal temperature is 160 degrees F.) Remove the burgers to a clean side plate while you toast the buns.

Rub the grill rack with more oil and place the buns cut-side down, toast for 1 minute. Serve the burgers with your favorite condiment and any garnish you like, such as lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, and/or avocado.

Paula Deen Goulash

2010-05-11T12:07:00.001-07:00

My whole family loved this recipe so I thought I would share. Make sure you dollup a little sour cream in each bowl before serving.

Bobby’s Favorite Goulash

1/2 tablespoon Paula Deen’s House Seasoning (recipe below)
3 tablespoon soy sauce
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 cups water
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 large onion, chopped
2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 tablespoon Paula Deen’s Seasoned Salt
2 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 - cup frozen mixed veggies or frozen corn
(If using canned, drain first)

In a Dutch oven or large pot, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Break up the meat while sauteing. Spoon off any grease. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and saute until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water, along with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, House Seasoning, and seasoned salt. Stir well. If adding mixed veggies or corn add them now. Place a lid on the pot and allow this to cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the elbow macaroni, stir well, return the lid to the pot, and simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaves, and allow the mixture to sit about 15 minutes more before serving. Serve with garlic bread and a salad.

Paula's House Seasoning:

1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight
container for up to 6 months

Chicken Lasagna

2010-04-27T15:25:00.000-07:00

I got this recipe frome a great friend of mine named Mandy. She is such an inspiration to me. She does it all. If you don't believe me read a little bit of her blog. It's on the side under Rady Family. I love this recipe. I have even made it with Italian Sausage and spinach. My kids love it. If you want a bigger pan double it. Hope you enjoy.

1 pound chicken cooked and chopped
9 cooked lasagna noodles
1 chicken boulion cube dissolved in 1/4 cup water
8 oz cream cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese- I use a little more
1 jar spaghetti sauce-or your own sauce

mix the chicken, cream cheese,chicken boulion, and half the mozzarella cheese.
Start layering, put a little sauce in bottom of 9x13 noodles, chicken mixture, sauce. end with sauce and rest of cheese. Bake 350* 40-45 minutes.

Baked Oatmeal

2010-04-14T15:25:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite recipes. My whole family loves it. Even those who don't like oatmeal.

Ingredients
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
Additional milk
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the oats, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine the milk, butter and eggs. Stir into oat mixture until blended.
Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until set. Serve warm with milk.

Porter's Baptism

2010-04-06T10:38:00.000-07:00

Sorry that it has been so long for a post. We have been a little crazy around here.
We had Porter's baptism on the 20th. It was great. It is amazing how stong the spirit is when those 8 year olds walk into the waters of baptism. We are very proud of Porter. He has grown up so much just this last year. He was so excited to recieve his first set of scriptures for his birthday. Hopefully he will study them and find answers in them. here are a few pictures from the big day.

Chicken Alfredo

2010-03-18T10:36:00.000-07:00

I made this just the other night and it tasted fantastic. Not a light recipe by any means, but delish. I think next time I will add sauteed mushrooms and chopped artichoke hearts. I used penne noodles instead of the traditional linguine noodles. I think they help out with the richness of the sauce. Serve it up with a green salad,steamed broccoli or asparagus.

1 cup butter no substitutes
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded fresh Parmesan
pepper to taste
16 oz pasta

slowly over low heat melt butter with cream, when incorporated add cheese and stir until melted and thickened. Add 2 cups diced chicken. I grill my chicken for this dish, it really adds a lot of flavor. I just sprinkle the chicken with garlic powder and salt and pepper and grill until done. You can do this ahead of time. If your going to all the trouble of heating the grill through on some extra chicken and freeze for another yummy recipe. Toss everything together and serve. This recipe makes a lot, so half it if you don't have company. I made the whole recipe, and my family of 5 was eating it for 2 nights with a little left for lunch.

Yeast Waffles From allrecipes

2010-03-03T07:02:00.000-08:00

I made these on tuesday morning they were fabuleous. I loved the fact that I made it the night before, so it took no longer than cereal in the morning.

Ingredients
2 cups milk
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
3 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions
1.Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2.In a large bowl, combine milk, yeast mixture, butter, salt, sugar and flour. Mix thoroughly with rotary or electric mixer until batter is smooth. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight.
3.The next morning, stir beaten eggs and baking soda into the batter; beat well.
4.Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown.

Sticky Chicken

2010-02-16T13:43:00.000-08:00

This is one of our favorite Sunday meals. It is so easy. You will never buy a store bought rotisserie chicken again. We like to serve it up with whipped sweet potatoes, homemade rolls and fresh corn.

4 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 onion quartered
1 4 pound whole chicken

in small bowl combine all spices.Remove and discard giblets from chicken. Rinse chicken cavity, pat dry with paper towels. Rub chicken inside and out with spice mixture. Place onion in cavity. Wrap in plastic wrap or in large ziploc bag. Place in fridge overnight. Remove plastic and place in shallow glass pan. Bake uncovered 250 degrees 4-5 hours. Great to put in right before church.

Pizza

2010-02-09T14:23:00.000-08:00

This is by far my favorite pizza recipes. You can add whatever toppings you like. Or even make a BBQ chicken pizza. Very good. Alot cheaper than store bought.

Pizza-
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp yeast
1 ½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups warm water
2 TBS vegetable oil
Combine 2 cups of flour with yeast and salt in large bowl. Stir in warm water and oil. Beat with mixer until smooth. Gradualy stir in enough remaining flour to make stiff dough. Knead until smooth and elastic about 5 minutes. Place in greased bowl. Let rise until double in bulk, about 1 hour.
Sauce
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 tsp salt
½ tsp sugar
1 ½ tsp dried basil
1 ½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried rosemary
1/8 tsp pepper
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Pour into saucepan, bring to boil, cook covered on medium/low heat for 10 minutes.

Bake on pizza stone 475 for 30minutes.

For bbq pizza use bbq sauce and cooked shredded chicken mixed with bbq sauce and red onions and cheese.

Soup

2010-01-27T08:37:00.000-08:00

This is a re-post of one of my all time favorite soups. I hope your families enjoy it as well.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

4 quarts water
12 cubes chicken bouillon
3 small packages frozen broccoli
3 cubes butter
1 ½ cups flour
16 oz cheese whiz

boil water and bouillon then add broccoli. Cook until tender. Melt butter then add flour. Slowly add water from broccoli until desired thickness. Slowly add cheese whiz to soup, don’t boil or it will curdle. Add broccoli and enjoy

Mediterarian Dip

2010-01-13T09:26:00.000-08:00

This is one of my all time favorite dips. My husband thinks it a girly dip. So it won't be making an appearence at the Super Bowl. If you are over run with basil make you own pesto and freeze the rest for another yummy recipe.

1 8 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup mayonaise

Blend together for the first layer

second layer

Pesto spread thin

third layer-

Bottled artichoke hearts chopped

fourth layer-

herb garlic feta

last layer-

sprinkle with chopped tomatoes

Serve with wheat thins, or pita chips.

Wheat Bread

2010-01-07T12:55:00.000-08:00

Growing up I was privliged to live across the street from one of the best bread makers I know. This is her recipe for wheat bread. It is fantastic. Her mother who is in her 90's still makes it by hand. Make sure you use a bosch mixer for this bread, it makes a lot of dough and I don't want you breaking your Kitchen Aid. The recipe is for the hand method, just adapt for using mixer. I was lucky enough to have recieved a nutri mill wheat grinder as a gift from my husband last year. Fresh ground wheat makes a softer loaf than store bought wheat flour. I hope your family enjoys the recipe as much as mine. Maybe this will get you on track to heathier living for the New Year. Feel free to ask any questions.

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD (HAND POWER)

PLACE IN LARGE BOWL
6 CUPS HOT WATER
1 TSP LEMON JUICE - optional
1/2 c vital wheat gluten - optional
2 TBLS. SALT
½ CUP OIL
½ CUP HONEY
6 CUPS WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR* (8 MORE CUPS WILL BE USED LATER)
2 TBLS YEAST (if SAF add with the flour - otherwise let it dissolve with water, salt and honey)
1 OR 2 CUPS ROLLED OATS (SPROUTS,CRACKED WHEAT, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ETC)
BEAT HARD WITH WHISK 500 STROKES.
ADD 4 CUPS WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR - MIX WITH SPOON
SPREAD 2 MORE CUPS FLOUR ON KNEADING SURFACE.
PLACE DOUGH ON FLOUR AND BEGIN TO KNEAD USING LARGE SPATULA OR DOUGH SCRAPER. WORK IN 2 MORE CUPS FLOUR USING OILED OR FLOURED HANDS.
KNEAD UNTIL SMOOTH - (ABOUT 8 MINUTES) USE A BIT OF SPRAY OIL TO KEEP HANDS FROM STICKING. YOU MAY NEED A LITTLE MORE FLOUR ON THE KNEADING SURFACE.. KEEP YOUR DOUGH AS SOFT AS POSSIBLE.
PLACE DOUGH BALL IN LARGE COVERED OILED BOWL AND LET RISE UNTIL DOUBLE. SHAPE INTO 5 OR 6 LOAVES. LET DOUBLE AGAIN. (A GOOD TEST OF RIPE DOUGH IS TO MAKE A 1/4 INCH INDENTATION INTO THE CORNER OF ONE OF YOUR LOAVES - IF IT STAYS INDENTED IT IS READY. IF IT SPRINGS BACK INTO PLACE IT NEEDS MORE RISING TIME) KEEP A GOOD WATCH - IF YOU LET WHOLE WHEAT DOUGH RISE TOO HIGH IT IS VERY CRUMBLY.
Bake 350 for 30-35 minutes

New Posting

2010-01-06T11:18:00.000-08:00

I decided I am going to focus on recipes this year! I will occasionaly post fun family stuff but mostly recipes. So if you have any requests let me know.

The Nativity

2009-12-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

This is my favorite rendition of the Nativity. I share it with my family every year. I hope you enjoy it also. It is always nice to bring the Savior's love into your home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icilgwdHiZg

Happy Holidays

2009-11-30T12:22:00.000-08:00

I thought I would post about some great sites for the holidays. They are in no particular order.

1. http://www.emailsanta.com/email_santa.asp

Send out an e-mail to santa. Get a instant response. This has become a holiday tradition.

2. http://www.capturethemagic.com

Give your kids proof Santa was there.

3. http://www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/MissingRecipe.asp

Great candy and cookie ideas for Christmas.

I will add more if I think of them.

Too Long!

2009-11-16T09:06:00.000-08:00

It has been way to long since my last post. Partly because our old computer gave out. And partly because of my laziness. So to fill everyone in, we had a great Halloween. Shelby dressed up as the cutest care bear you have ever seen. Hunter was a bag of garbage, but at the last minute decided it would be to hard to maneuver around the neighborhood in. Porter was a dinosaur. So glad I make costumes because they last a lot longer than the store bought variety. Hunter came home with way to much candy. And the following day he had it sorted out, and had written down each piece of candy and how many of each kind. He told us this way he will know if anyone has taken any. I guess you have to protect your candy from thieving brother and sister.

We have snow and I have been listening to Christmas music. So It feels like we already had Thanksgiving. I however refuse to put up the Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving. I am so excited for all the fun baking and treats. I better watch myself. One of our favorite treats is white chocolate popcorn. I made it for neighbor gifts last year. I was being lazy and didn't want to bake 20 cinnamon tea rings. So anyway here is how you make the white chocolate popcorn: 2 bags microwave popcorn with butter popped and put in bowl, 12 oz white chocolate chips or bark melted. Pour over popcorn, stir until well coated, pour onto waxed paper to cool. You can add all kinds of things to this to make it even yummier. I promise once you make this you won't want to put it down.

Best Grilled Whole Chicken

2009-10-14T10:45:00.000-07:00

We made this about a month ago. I am just getting to posting it. I didn't know what the result would be, but it was fantastic. Somthing everyone needs to try. The kids all thought it was funny. It looked like there was a headless chicken standing on the grill. You can also make it on your gas grill. We just love the taste you get from cooking with charcoal.

Cola-Can Chicken

Ingredients
1 chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
2 quarts cold water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 can (12 ounces) cola
2 teaspoons melted butter
1 to 2 chunks of light smoking wood (preferably cherry or apple) optional
Procedure
1. Mix the salt and white sugar in the cold water until completely dissolved to make the brine. Wash the chicken inside and out and place it in the brine breast side down, placing a weight on top of the chicken to keep it submerged. Brine the chicken in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then remove from the brine, wash again, and pat dry with paper towels. Place the chicken on a plate and put it back in the fridge to air dry overnight (optional).
2. Combine the chili powder salt, light brown sugar, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl. Pop open your cola and drink 1/2 of the soda. Make two additional holes at the top of the can with a church key-style can opener, and toss in about 1 teaspoon of the rub. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the rub inside the body cavity. Hold the bird upright, with body cavity at the bottom, and lower it onto the can so the can fits into the cavity. Pull the legs forward to form a sort of tripod, and then tuck the wing tips behind the chicken's back. Brush the chicken all over with the melted butter, and then apply the remaining rub to the chicken liberally.
3. Light 1 chimney of charcoal, and when lit and covered in gray ash, dump out onto the charcoal grate. Arrange half of the coals on each side of the grate and place a drip pan in the middle between the two piles of charcoal. Place the wood chunks on top of the charcoal if using. Bring the grill to between 325-350 degrees. Place the chicken in the middle of the cooking grate, over the drip pan, then cover and cook until an instant read thermometer reads 180 degrees in thickest part of the thigh. You may need to add more charcoal about 1 hour through cooking.

Napolian Dynamite??

2009-09-25T11:50:00.000-07:00

I promise you we feed our son. He literally eats like he is starving to death, however stays stick skinny. Lately he has been coming home from school with leftovers from his lunch in his pocket or backpack(YUCK). The first time he did this he came in with a chip bag from lunch with 2 chicken nuggets. He said he didn't want to waste them. As he proceeded to eat them. I thought he was for sure going to wake up in the night puking. I have tried to explain to him that he can't bring his food home. I guess the talk didn't work because a week later he came home with a WAFFLE. How on earth do you sneak a waffle out of the cafeteria?? So every week I am a little nervous to see what he might have brought home. I swear if anyone discovers what he is doing we will be reported to child services, they will think we are not feeding him. Oh the joys of motherhood. I guess I better check his pockets before washing, I might find a corn dog and some tots.

Pumpkin Cookies

2009-09-21T09:42:00.000-07:00

I love pumpkin cookies. These are my favorite. The secret is the butterscotch chips.

3 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

1 cup shortening

3 cups sugar

2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp nutmeg

2 tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

2 cups pumpkin

4 1/2 cups flour

1 bag chocolate chips

1 bag butterscotch chips

bake 375* on greased cookie sheet 13-15 minutes.

Tooth Fairy

2009-09-15T06:57:00.000-07:00

The tooth fairy finally made a visit to our house last night. Porter was so worried all last year that he hadn't lost a tooth. So finally he lost one in second grade. Good thing since I promised him that second grade was his year to loose a tooth. (since his brother lost his first one in second grade, I thought that would be a promise I could make.)Oh the trauma you have to face when you are 7 years old. I know I was grateful for all my late tooth getter's, since I was breastfeeding. All of my kids got there first tooth at 11 months. He was sure that he would never loose a tooth. Yesterday he woke up and noticed his tooth was loose, not very loose but loose just the same. I told him to keep wiggling it and it would come out soon enough. I guess he worked on that puppy all day, because when he got home from school it was just hanging there. I helped him wiggle it some more. But I'm not the adventurous type that will just grab it and yank it. So when Mike got home he asked to see it, he grabbed hold and yanked that sucker out. He was so excited for the tooth fairy to come he even went to bed early. When he woke up to change to make a dollar instead of a crisp bill, he was little disappointed. Mike told him the recession must have affected the tooth fairy also.:)I remember just getting a quarter for my teeth from the tooth fairy. Wow how things have changed.

Our 12th Anniversary

2009-09-10T14:24:00.000-07:00

Mike and I celebrated our 12th anniversary September 6th. Wow where has the time gone?? I look back at those old pictures and can't believe it was so long ago. I am so lucky to have a great husband that is a worthy priesthood holder.

We had a great day. Just hung out and had agreat time at home with the kids. Here is to many more years to come.

Apple Pie

2009-08-31T12:15:00.000-07:00

What says back to school more than apple pie. Here is my recipe for apple pie filling you can bottle, and a great apple pie too fill your house with that wonderful aroma. Make sure you serve with vanilla ice cream.

Apple Pie Filling

4 ½ cups sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt

Blend above ingredients together and add 10 cups water. Cook and stir until thick. Than add:

3 TBS lemon juice
8 lbs apples peeled and sliced ( I like granny smith or golden delicious)
Stir all together and heat thoroughly. Pack into sterilized quart jars and process. One quart makes a 9 inch pie.

Dutch Apple Pie
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 bottle apple pie filling

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats and butter; set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate; set aside.

Pour filling into crust; top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Shelby says the darndest things

2009-08-26T07:18:00.000-07:00

Shelby has been a little rascal lately. She has an overdose of attitude. Wow girls are so different than boys. The other day she was getting into something and I told her she better not do that or there will be consequences, she looked at me all serious and said will he be mad? I said will who be mad? She responded with consequences. Yesterday she brought in a picture of Mike and I from our wedding and asked mom you married daddy. I said yes. She walked away and said but I wanted to marry daddy. I have a feeling this year at home with her is going to be a real adventure.

Oh, How Does Your Garden Grow?

2009-08-11T08:53:00.000-07:00

We have been having a great season with our garden this year!I am so excited to get enough tomatoes to bottle salsa, whole tomatoes and chile sauce. YUMMY! I have already pickled all our beets. Here is a picture from last years salsa.

The only problem we have had this year has been with squash beetles. They have destroyed all my beautiful pumpkins.I was looking forward to fresh pumpkin pies. STUPID BEETLES!

So here are some pictures of the survivors of our garden. Tomatoes,Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Basil, Zuchinni(barely hanging on)(dang beetles),Cucumbers, Raspberries, Cantalope, Honeydew, and Sunflowers.

Mike, showing off the sunflowers.

Shelby, loves the corn and her new haircut.

Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes!!!

Shelby, making mud pies in the garnden. YUM!

Strawberry Pie

2009-07-23T14:43:00.000-07:00

We have had a ton of strawberries in our garden this year. So this pie has been a popular request by all my family. Hope your families like it as well.

Strawberry Pie

8 cups fresh sliced strawberries
1 ½ cups sugar divided
6 TBS cornstarch
2/3 cup water
1 baked pastry shell

In a large bowl mash enough berries to equal 3 cups. In saucepan combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the mashed berries and water. Mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened. It should look like pudding. Remove from heat. Pour into bowl. Chill until mixture is slightly warm. Fold in remaining berries. Pile in pie shell and chill for 2-3 hours. Serve with whipped cream.

Jackson Hole/ Yellowstone

2009-07-14T13:15:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun last week visiting Jackson Hole Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park. We stayed at the Snake River KOA, just outside of Jackson. Great place to stay. The weather was perfect, the warmest it got was 80 degrees. Yellowstone was a very, very long day. I swear every time we go, there is road construction. Yellowstone from Jackson is about an hour drive. With construction it took us 2 1/2 hours to get there.Shelby was determined to see a bear, if her brothers said anything about them looking for a bear she would throw a fit. However we never did see one. So Mike bought her a stuffed animal bear she named Bob. Not so much fun after a 5 hour drive the day before. We asked the kids what they would remember about Yellowstone and they told us being in the car. So much for memories. The following day we headed to Jackson to spend the day and get some old time pictures taken. First family picture since Shelby was born. They turned out fabulous. That night we headed to the Bar J Ranch for a chuck wagon dinner and show. Great memories, Mike and I hadn't been there since our honeymoon. It was so much fun. The kids were great through the whole 2 hour show(amazing). It was a ton of fun. So if you want a fun family vacation i would highly recommend Jackson Hole and Yellowstone(just check about construction).

Another funeral

2009-06-29T07:22:00.000-07:00

Well it has been a while since my last post. To fill you in we had just returned from Mike's grandfathers funeral when we got a phone call informing us that my grandmother passed away. She was such a great and noble women. Jelaire Katherine Simpson will be missed by many. She taught me so much. She showed me a great passion for cooking and she was always a lady, in the truest sense of the word. She never looked frazzled. She never complained, she went and did what the lord asked without a single murmur. I don't know if I could have done that. She had to move several times with my grandfathers church work. It was always fun to see the mementos from all over the world. So we have been in St george Utah for the funeral. The one nice thing about funerals is that you get a chance to see so much family that you haven't seen for a very long time. Hopefully no more funerals this year.

Happy Fathers Day

2009-06-22T07:31:00.000-07:00

I hope all you with sons watch and enjoy this video. This video goes out to my husbands family who lost a great man last week Elvin Ossmen. He truly was a great man. He will be missed. Don't forget to pause the music at the bottom.

Jacob City

2009-06-15T15:33:00.000-07:00

We did this a few weeks ago but I am just getting to the post. Mike and I went on a four wheeler ride to Jacob City just above Stockton Utah. Thanks to Dianna and Nate who watched Shelby. We were able to go on this fun trip for a few hours. It has been a long,long, long time since, Mike and I were able to go out and have such a fun time. It was so nice to ride and have a great picnic lunch by a stream. I felt like we were dating again. However while having lunch Mike realized he didn't have his wallet or cell phone. We went into panic mode and had to back track the whole way looking for these two items. We were lucky enough to find them at the very last place to look. At the entrance to mine. They must have fallen out while crawling in.Besides all that we had a lot of fun exploring and just having fun. So if you ever want a fun day ride head to the little ghost town of Jacob City.Here is the link that I found helpful about getting there and little background history.

Dutch Oven

2009-06-03T15:01:00.000-07:00

Since it is summer, I thought I better post a yummy dutch oven dessert. I like this because we all get a little tired of the peach cobbler. I hope you all enjoy.

Jordan River Mud (Dutch Oven)

1 Chocolate Cake mix, mixed according to package directions

Mud:1/2 cup cocoa
2 cups brown sugar
4 cups hot water
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
Topping 1 package chocolate chips

Line Dutch oven with foil . Pour the prepared batter in oven. Mix “mud” ingredients in separate bowl and pour over the cake batter. Cover the oven 8-10 coals on the lid, 8 coals on the bottom. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove lid 5 minutes before baking time is up and sprinkle with chocolate chips, let melt. Serve with whipped topping. It will look like cake with fudge sauce.

Warm Weather

2009-05-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

I am so happy to have all this sunshine. However I am not liking all the weeds to pull. They never seem to end. Mike an I were out weeding for most of saturday I have to say I HATE WEEDS. What I do love is this warm weather. Mike and the boys got me a new bike for mothers day. The funny thing is I havn't been so excited for bike since my 9th birthday. However this one doesn't have a banana seat. Wow that makes me feel old.We have been going on family bike rides now. We look like a family on parade route. We have loved riding to the lake and seeing and feeding the ducks. Shelby gets so excited everytime the ducks swim to get her peice of bread. Hunter has been a little character lately. I finally got out the capries even though I am as white as a ghost. And not to mention it was a little chilly in the mornings. As all you ladies know what happens when we get goosebumps. Hunter informs me that I am going to have a legstach both mike and I said what, he explains like a mustach on moms legs. Mike starts laughing so hard he is crying. So needless to say we now have a new word in our family.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2009-05-06T09:25:00.000-07:00

This is my all time favorite recipe for chocolate chip cookies. I recieved it from a good friend in our former ward. I don't use any other recipe. It turns out perfect every time. Everyone asks for the recipe so here it is. They freeze well.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 heaping cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp salt
2 sticks butter softened
2 sticks margarine softened
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
1 (12 oz) bag, semi sweet chocolate chips
1 (12 oz) bag, milk chocolate chips
2 cups chopped pecans (omit if you don’t like nuts)

Beat Butter, margarine and sugars and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by tablespoons on greased cookie sheet. Bake 375 for 11 minutes, or until golden brown. Makes 10 dozen cookies.

Our Yard

2009-04-21T09:09:00.000-07:00

I thought I better make a post about all our yard progress. Mike worked realy hard his last vacation to plant 200 plants. He was out from sun up to sun down tilling and working the land. So here are the pictures. As soon as our garden starts growing I will post some pictures. But the strawberries are in full bloom. Also our peach tree. I am so looking forward to spring and summer.

Easter Weekend

2009-04-14T10:52:00.000-07:00

We had alot of fun this Easter, despite the wind, rain, and cold. We headed out Thursday to Delta, Utah. Well just past Delta in the mountains there.We had fun 4-wheeling wirh the whole group. It looked like a wagon train with all of us flying down the road on our 4-wheelers. The kids loved just being outside no matter the weather. Here are few pictures from our adventure.

Shelby getting ready to go on the ride.

The hermit cave, he built his house from a cave very fun too see.

Coloring Eggs with cousins

Getting ready to run and get some eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny

All out gathering eggs

Look what the Easter Bunny brought.

Porter's Party

2009-03-16T16:49:00.000-07:00

Porter's party went well. Porter and his friends had lots of fun with the whole Indiana Jones theme. We started the party on a treasure hunt, through the house since the weather decided it wasn't spring. They had to cross a bridge of stones with letters, only stepping on the letters to spell Porter. Then they had too put their hands in a bucket of worms to find the next clue(spaghetti noodles) then they had to climb the dark mountain(the stairs to the bonus room) through the cave to find the treasure. What better treasure than a bowl of candy right.

I was a little concerned about the cake. but it turned out realy cute. Who knew if you add blue food coloring to chocolate frosting it makes grey. I never thought I would make grey frosting. But you can't have G-normus rock that is brown. I realized that would look like a horse bicuit. You can't have Indiana Jones running away from a huge horse biscuit. So if you need any help with an Indiana Jones Party let me know. Here are few Pictures from the Party. Aren't those hats the cutest?

Spring Fever??

2009-03-04T06:49:00.000-08:00

I don't know about the rest of you, but I have spring fever. I have been itching to go outside. Even to go camping. I love the sunshine pouring in the windows and the sound of Meadow Larks outside. If it weren't for the stinken wind I would be out there. I guess I need to get a kite.

My kids are just happy they can go out and ride their bikes again. I know Mike is excited to get out and ride his 4-wheeler. We are planning a trip up to a ghost town near by next week. Hopefully the weather holds?!So look for the post, on that if all goes well.

WOW How Long Has It Been??

2009-02-23T07:07:00.000-08:00

I can't believe I haven't posted for so long. What have I been doing. Well I think having fun with my valentine present. No it isn't what you are thinking?! Mike bought me a new wheat grinder for Valentines. I know your thinking are you kidding me? I think I haven't been so excited about a new appliance for a long time. My great friend Mandy showed me the path to this new happiness. I have been a bread baking maniac. We don't even buy store bread anymore. I am even venturing to new grains to add to my bread. I feel like I am giving my children a little bit of healthiness. So here is to hoping. Maybe we will be healthy after all. So if you need some of your food storage wheat ground, head on over and we can make it into something fabulous.

Shelby

2009-02-02T07:31:00.000-08:00

Since Shelby's Birthday is this month I thought I would post a little about her.

She is our little princess. After 2 boys it was nice to get a little girl in the mix. She can definatly hold her own with her rough and tumble brothers. She is very stuborn( I wonder where she gets that from?) It is hard to believe she is turning 3. She is all about princesses now.She loves anything princess. I have been lucky enough to find princess movies at DI for 2 dollars. She is daddy's little girl. You don't realize until you have a little girl of your own the special bond between daddy's and their little girls. We are truely blessed to have this wonderful little girl. The best surprise ever. Happy Birthday Shelby.

Yummy Soup and Bread

2009-01-15T15:03:00.000-08:00

Baked Potato Soup

4 large baking potatoes ( about 2 lbs)
2/3 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup flour
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
6 cups milk
1 cup sour cream
½ tsp onion powder
10 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
shredded cheddar cheese

Bake potatoes at 350 degrees for 65-75 minutes or until tender: cool completely ( I make potatoes the day before) Peel and cube. In large saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, salt and pepper and onion powder. Gradually add milk bring to boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, whisk in sour cream. Add potatoes. Garnish with bacon and cheese.

French Bread

In blender put
3 cups hot water from tap
1 cube butter
1 egg

blend well

In mixing bowl for bosch or kitchen aid place

1 TBS salt
1 TBS sugar
1 TBS yeast

Add blended ingredients, then add 6 cups flour or enough flour that the dough pulls from side of bowl. Knead in bowl for 10 minutes. Let rise to double. Shape into 3 loaves and place on greased baking sheets. Let rest 15 minutes. Bake 375 for 25-30 minutes.

This bread recipe also makes fantastic fry bread for navajo taco's.

Fun New Blog

2009-01-12T09:06:00.000-08:00

I found a fun new blog called the gift closet. Click on the button on the side. I couldn't believe the fun projects.

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday Mike

2009-01-01T09:56:00.000-08:00

Here is Mike with his Birthday present.
We had alot of fun New Years Eve, which by the way is Mike's Birthday. We decided we better try to break in his new 4-wheeler and have a little fun in the process. So we headed just up the street to the nearby mountain (seiously 5 minutes away) and take the kids on a sleigh ride. Nathan and Dianna and kids were nice enough to come along. I don't think I have had that much fun in the snow for along time. We all had fun sledding and riding around on 4-wheelers. Here is a video of Nate.

The kids having to much fun

That night we had Mike's fam over for more food and lots of fun. We laughed a little to hard.

Christmas 2008

2009-01-01T09:40:00.000-08:00

Christmas was alot of fun this year. Our kids had alot of fun with all the activities. Mike was relieved to have a little time off after a very busy Christmas season at work. We always enjoy Christmas Eve with family and eating ourselves sick

Shelby helping me with Gingerbread Men.

Porter with his Star Wars Ship(He loves Star Wars)

Hunter with his new R/C Car

Shelby with her new dollhouse from Santa

Sorry it took so long, but here it is our exciting Christmas.

Check this out

2008-12-19T06:36:00.000-08:00

with this link you can get proof Santa was at your house.
capturethemagic.com

Merry Christmas to ME

2008-12-18T12:53:00.000-08:00

Mike surprised me with an early Christmas present. He was so excited, he just couldn't wait until Christmas. I couldn't believe he did this. I love nice hair care products, but can rarely afford them. So I make do with the usual stuff. So he went out and got all of these great products by a company called J-Life. If you have never tried their products you need too. They are new to the U.S. but have been in London for many years. One of my favorite products is the shine spray. You just spray it on like hairspray and it makes your hair very shiny. Their hairspray is awesome too, it is very light weight. They also give you a guide with there products describing the use for each one ( how many of us can remember what each product does). The thing that surprised me is that he got products for my hair type. So just a big shout out for J-Life and my wonderful husband. :)

quiz

2008-12-16T10:34:00.000-08:00

I thought this was a fun quiz. Have fun!

Your rainbow is intensely shaded red, white, and violet.

What is says about you: You are a passionate person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it. People depend on you to make them feel secure.

Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.

The Nativity

2008-12-13T09:56:00.000-08:00

I play this for my family every Christmas for FHE. I hope you feel the spirit as we do. Remember to pause the playlist.

Soup's On!

2008-12-10T14:13:00.000-08:00

Everyone is always asking for this soup recipe so I thought I would post it. It makes a ton, so half it if you like.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

4 quarts water
12 cubes chicken bouillon
3 small packages frozen broccoli
3 cubes butter
1 ½ cups flour
16 oz cheese whiz

boil water and bouillon then add broccoli. Cook until tender. Melt butter then add flour. Slowly add water from broccoli until desired thickness. Slowly add cheese whiz to soup, don’t boil or it will curdle. Add broccoli and enjoy.

Christmas Poem

2008-12-08T07:04:00.000-08:00

Found this great poem for Christmas.

The Night before Christmas for Moms

It was the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode only one creature was stirring, and she was cleaning the commode. The children were finally sleeping, all snug in their beds, while visions of Nintendo 64 and Barbie, flipped through their heads.
The dad was snoring in front of the TV, with a half-constructed bicycle on his knee. So only the mom heard the reindeer hooves clatter, which made her sigh, "Now what's the matter?"
With toilet bowl brush still clutched in her hand, she descended the stairs, and saw the old man. He was covered with ashes and soot, which fell with a shrug, "Oh great," muttered the mom, "Now I have to clean the rug."
"Ho-ho-ho!" cried Santa, "I'm glad you're awake. Your gift was especially difficult to make." "Thanks, Santa, but all I want is some time alone." "Exactly!", he chuckled, "I've made you a clone."
"A clone?" she asked, "What good is that? Run along, Santa, I've no time for chit-chat." The mother's twin; Same hair, same eyes, same double chin.
"She'll cook, she'll dust, she'll mop every mess. You'll relax, take it easy, watch The Young & the Restless." "Fantastic!" the mom cheered. "My dream come true! I'll shop. I'll read. I'll sleep a whole night through!"
From the room above, the youngest began to fret. "Mommy?! I'm scared...and wet." The clone replied, "I'm coming, sweetheart." "Hey," the mom smiled, "She knows her part."
The clone changed the small one, and hummed a tune, as she bundled the child, in a blanket cocoon. "You're the best mommy ever. I really love you." The clone smiled and sighed, "I love you too,"
The mom frowned and said, "Sorry Santa, no deal. That's my child's love, she's trying to steal." Smiling wisely Santa said, "To me it is clear," Only one loving mother, is needed here."
The mom kissed her child, and tucked her into bed. "Thank you Santa, for clearing my head. I sometimes forget, it won't be very long, when they'll be too old, for my cradle-song."
The clock on the mantle began to chime. Santa whispered to the clone, "It works every time." With the clone by his side Santa said, "Goodnight. Merry Christmas, Mom, you'll be all right

Fun Weekend

2008-12-02T08:16:00.000-08:00

I thought I would give an update on our fun Thanksgiving weekend. My sister Lisa and her family came from California, it was so nice to see them again. The day after Thanksgiving we did our trip to the mall to see Santa which was alot of fun. If you don't want to wait in long lines and want one of the best Santa's go to Valley Fair Mall. He has areal beard and everything. Porter froze up like ralphy on Christmas story when he was asked what he wanted. Later while coloring the coloring book he recieved he asked are candy canes white and red or red and white? I am so excited for Christmas.

Cyber Monday

2008-12-01T08:09:00.000-08:00

So if you didn't already know today is cyber monday the equivalent of black friday here are a few of the deals out there right now for today only. So get shopping.

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20% off Old Navy Merchandise with code SAVENOW - Valid 12/01/08 only

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Possible code:
$5 off $40+ order for new customers ETNLTR

There alot of great deals out there so have fun shopping around and getting a little christmas shopping done.

TWILIGHT

2008-11-24T07:17:00.000-08:00

I first would like to say I LOVED this movie. How lucky am I to have a husband that would take me to this movie. I felt completely happy with this movie, and it has been a long time for me to say that about any movie.

I really enjoyed the chemistry between Bella and Edward. It was just like I pictured it when reading the books. I know I am a girl, but I do wish they would have made the fight scene a little more like the book. When it was all over, I was wanting to hit the rewind and start all over again. So hopefully I will see it again. All I know is they better hurry and get the next one out. Hope everyone gets a chance to see it.

Recipe Search

2008-11-19T10:14:00.000-08:00

I am in need of some great new recipes, so if you have any send them my way. You know how it gets after so many years of the same things you want to try somthing new. So if you give me one of yours I will give you one of mine, or post it. Thank You.

Cloudy Days

2008-11-13T15:14:00.000-08:00

I havn't written for a while. We have all been a little under the weather with a cold. Well, everyone but Mike and Porter. I thought I was finally getting over it and it came back and kicked my butt for round two. Hopefully it will realy go away this time. So here is to hoping that we will all be better soon.

WATCH THIS

2008-11-07T13:39:00.000-08:00

I saw this and found it very inspirational. I hope you listen and maybe are comforted in these hard economic times.

New Video For Twilight

2008-11-05T11:11:00.001-08:00

Paramore - New Music - More Music Videos

HALLOWEEN PAST

2008-10-30T15:18:00.000-07:00

I thought it would be fun to look at some pictures from Halloween's past.

Yummy Cinnamon Rolls

2008-10-24T08:57:00.000-07:00

I make these every Halloween. I hand them out to the poor parents who are freezing, along with a cup of hot cider.

Dough:

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 C. warm water (105-115 degree)
2/3 C. plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar, divided
1 C. warmed milk
2/3 C. butter
2 tsp salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
7-8 C. all-purpose flour, or more if needed

Filling:
1 C. melted butter, divided (2 sticks)
1 3/4 C. granulated sugar, divided
3 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 C. chopped walnuts, optional
1 1/2 C. raisins, optional
Creamy glaze:
2/3 C. melted butter (1 stick plus 2 Tbsp.)
4 C. powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
4-8 Tbsp. hot water
Methods/steps
In a small bowl mix together warm water, yeast and sugar and set aside. In a large bowl, mix milk, remaining 2/3 cup sugar, melted butter, salt and eggs; stir well and add yeast mixture. Add half the flour and beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour until dough is slightly stiff (dough will be sticky).

Turn out onto a well-floured board; knead 5 -10 minutes. Place in well-buttered glass or plastic bowl, cover and let rise in warm place, free from drafts, until doubled in bulk, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

When doubled, punch down dough and let rest 5 minutes. Roll out on floured surface into a 15 x 20 inch rectangle.

To prepare filling: Spread dough with 1/2 cup melted butter. Mix together 1 1/2 cups sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over buttered dough. Sprinkle with walnuts and raisins, if desired.

Roll up jellyroll-fashion and pinch edge together to seal. Cut into 12 to 15 slices. Coat bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking pan and a 8-inch square pan with remaining 1/2 cup melted butter, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place cinnamon roll slices close together in pans. Let rise in warm place until dough is doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until rolls are nicely browned. Cool rolls slightly.

Frosting:

1 lb. Margarine
1 lb. cream cheese
2 lbs. powdered sugar
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Methods/steps
Allow margarine and cream cheese to reach room temperature. Beat cream cheese and margarine together in a bowl with a mixer. Slowly add in all powdered sugar. Once all of the sugar is in the bowl mix for at least an additional 12 minutes. When almost done, add in the extracts. Enjoy!

Bread Pudding

2008-10-21T15:31:00.000-07:00

If you have had ahard time suceeding with bread pudding try this recipe from allrecipes.com. However I changed a few things from the original. Hope you like it.
Don't forget the ice cream.

Butterscotch Bread Pudding

"Butterscotch chips and brown sugar are the characteristic ingredients in this baked bread pudding."
INGREDIENTS:
1 (10.75 ounce) loaf day-old
bread, torn into small pieces
4 cups milk
1 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup butterscotch chips

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine bread, milk, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and butterscotch chips; mixture should be the consistency of oatmeal. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven 1 hour, until nearly set. (It should have a "thigh wiggle" or wiggle as much as a well endowed thigh.) Serve warm or cold.

I didn't add the thigh wiggle. That is just what it says on the recipe.

What A Mom Says

2008-10-17T07:31:00.000-07:00

I think all of us moms can relate to this. Enjoy.

Photography

2008-10-16T10:40:00.000-07:00

I thought I would give taking my kids pictures a try this year. Inspiration from Mandy. They actually turned out pretty good. And the cost for prints from shutterfly $10 with shipping. I only ordered 5x7's just to see how they turn out. Here are few of my favorites. The nice thing is that I only had to drive down the road a little ways.

Pumpkin Cookies

2008-10-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups pumpkin
4 1/2 cups flour
1 bag chocolate chips
1 bag butterscotch chips

bake 375* on greased cookie sheet 13-15 minutes.

very good. can use all chocolate chips or raisins.

Back Form The Elk Hunt

2008-10-09T08:28:00.000-07:00

We all had a fun time up in the mountains. The kids had fun building a fort. It was very cold, but we stayed warm by bundeling up and staying close by the fire.Mike chose not to get a tag this year, he just needed a vacation. I am glad that is what he opted to do, because his dad and brothers hadn't even seen one elk by the time we left to come home. It was realy nice to go up to the mountains and have some relaxation. The fall leaves were very beautiful this year. I am sure glad we have a trailer to keep us all warm. Also so I can cook some good food.

HALLOWEEN

2008-10-02T17:08:00.000-07:00

http://imakeprojects.com/Projects/halloween-jars/

check these out for Halloween.

Recipe

2008-10-01T15:52:00.000-07:00

So the hamburger bun recipe turned out. I am so glad to finnally found one that works. So here is one of my tried burger recipes you will just have to try on one of the game nights. I got this one from Food Network, Tyler Florence

Stuffed bacon Cheeseburgers

Ingredients
1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 pound ground chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large hamburger buns, split
Ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard, for serving
Lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, and avocado, for serving
Directions
Combine the jack cheese and chopped bacon in a bowl. Put the beef in another bowl and season with salt and pepper; use a rubber spatula to mix it in. Flatten 1/4 of the meat mixture in the palm of your hand. Squeeze together about a tablespoon of the cheese and bacon mixture to make a little nugget; put it in the center of the ground beef. Bring up the sides of the patty over the filling, making sure the cheese is completely covered by the meat. Flatten slightly for a nice patty shape. Set them side by side on a platter in the refrigerator while preparing the grill.

Place a large grill pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat or preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal barbecue and get it very hot. Brush the grates with oil to keep the burgers from sticking. Grill the burgers for 8 minutes per side for medium. (The USDA recommends cooking ground beef until it is no longer pink and the internal temperature is 160 degrees F.) Remove the burgers to a clean side plate while you toast the buns.

Rub the grill rack with more oil and place the buns cut-side down, toast for 1 minute. Serve the burgers with your favorite condiment and any garnish you like, such as lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, and/or avocado.

Found New Cooking Blog

2008-09-26T10:09:00.000-07:00

I found this cooking blog, and fell in love with the recipes. I am trying to make the hamburger buns tonight, so I will let you all know how it goes. So be sure to check it out. Don't forget to turn on the speakers and listen to her classic music.
http://prudencepennywise.blogspot.com/

Tagged By Liz

2008-09-22T09:10:00.000-07:00

I am: Mom, Daughter, Friend, Sister, Aunt

I think: What can I do to make myself a better person

I know: Life has its ups and downs

I want: My kids to grow up happy and confident

I have: 3 fun kids

I dislike: confrontation

I miss: my sister in California

I fear: dying without doing everything I need to.

I feel: stressed out

I hear: Shelby getting into somthing.

I smell: Apple Pie Air Freshner

I crave: ice cream, Chocolate

I cry: When I watch the notebook or any sappy movie

I usually: cook to feel better

I search: for any kind of bargain

I wonder: if we will ever be truely happy

I regret: losing touch with old friends

I love: my family

I care: about what other people think of me

I always: Want to be a good Mom.

I worry: about my children, what they do when I am not there

I am not: a worry wart

I remember: all the things I wish i could forget

I believe: In God and prayer.

I sing: ABBA when it comes on the radio

I don't always: give people the love they need

I argue: to much lately :(

I write: on a blog.

I win: I usually give in. I hate confrontation

I lose: at any sport

I wish: good health, happiness

I listen: to every kind of music

I am talented: In my kids eyes.

I can usually be found: playing with my kids, or online

I am scared: when I hear strange noises at night. I don't like ghosts.

I need: A girls night out every so often. Its good to let loose.

I forget: Everything, I think I have mommy alteimers

I am happy: when my family is happy

Who I'd like to "Tag" : Dianna, & Mandy

First Day Of School

2008-09-22T07:54:00.000-07:00

Finally I am putting the first day of school pictures in a month late. Wow, how crazy a month it has been.Shelby had to get in there of course.

Salsa Making

2008-09-22T07:28:00.000-07:00

Well it is that time of year again. Time to start bottling all your hard work into somthing great to enjoy for the winter months. I love canning, it is one of my favorite chores. This year I invited a few of my friends over to help and teach. Chelly canceled last minute, due to sick kids. But still made an apperence with treats to share. What a sweety. So it was just me and Mandy. We had a great time chopping blanching and boiling. And of course chatting. We ended up making 17 jars of salsa each. The day before I made 7 jars of Grandma Hendrickson's chili sauce. Hunter and I are the only ones who like chili sauce. I can't tell you how many memories just the smell and taste brought back of time spent at Grandma's.So here is the Salsa recipe and picture. Maybe you will feel inspired and give it a whirl.

Salsa
36-40 Tomatoes peeled and chopped
6 large onions chopped
2 red bell peppers
2 green bell peppers
10 HOT small peppers(yellow and green)
6 TBS canning Salt
1 ½ TBS garlic powder
1 TBS cumin
1 TBS Oregano
1 cup white vinegar
3 12oz cans tomato paste and 1 6oz can

Boil down to desired consistency and thickness. Process.
Makes 15-16 pints.

trying out our new fire pit

2008-09-22T07:17:00.001-07:00

Here are few pictures of us trying out the fire pit in the backyard. We didn't go camping this summer with all the yard work, so this is as close as it gets for us this year.

Been A While

2008-09-02T12:36:00.000-07:00

Sorry that it has been so long since my last post. Mike was off all week and had no time to play on the computer. We spent the week pulling weeds and getting all our fall yard work done. We did take a trip to Elko to visit Mikes brothers family. That was a lot of fun. Shelby killed their pet Gerbil. Yikes. She thought it was just sick. I guess that is all you can say to a 2 year old who gets into the gerbil cage and squeezes it a little to hard. I felt so bad. Hopefully we will be able to stay a little longer next time. It has been great getting two of my kids on the full day school schedule. I feel like I can actually get some things done.

I Love This Video

2008-08-20T16:09:00.000-07:00

I thought I would share this video with everyone. I think anyone can appreciate this one. Don't forget to pause the music at the bottom.

Weekend Fun

2008-08-18T16:17:00.000-07:00

I wish I had pictures to post about the fun times this weekend. However Mike forgot that I had plugged in the battery for the camera to be charged. Left with the camera, no battery, no pictures. Back to the weekend, Mike was in a nationally sponsered ATV race in Wendover, Nevada. I wish I could have been there for all excitement. But the kids wouldn't have lasted with the heat. He went with his brother James and Brother-in-Law Kenzi, Dad Gary on Pit crew duty. He placed 5th which I think is awesome since it was his first race.
While he was gone I took the kids to Stansbury Days, very fun. Great food, lots of activities for the kids. We were going to enter Hunter and his friend Nathen in the cardboard boat race, but the boat didn't get done. So we will go give it a test run on our own when it gets completed. So hopefully we will get pictures.

Recipe

2008-08-11T07:27:00.000-07:00

Since it is tomato season, I thought I would post one of my all time favorite tomato recipes.

BLT Egg Bake

¼ cup mayonnaise
5 slices bread, toasted
4 slices process American cheese
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 eggs
2 tomatoes sliced
2 TBS butter
2 TBS all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 cup milk
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of toast and cut into small pieces. Arrange toast, mayonnaise side up, in greased 8 in square baking dish. Top with cheese slices and bacon. In a skillet fry eggs. Place over bacon. Top with tomato slices: set aside. In a saucepan melt butter add flour salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil: cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 10 minutes.

New Member Of The Family

2008-08-06T15:07:00.000-07:00

This is Lexie the newest member of our family. She has so far been a sweetheart. She doesn't bark often (which is rare for min pins) That was of of the biggest reasons I liked her. She is a big cuddle bug. She just loves to sit on your lap. She loves the kids and has been great with them. The true test is to see how she does with all the other family dogs, Lucy, milly & mimi. We'll see how much attitude she realy has.

Princess Quiz

2008-08-05T08:05:00.000-07:00

I don't know about the truth to this but it was still fun. Thanks Dianna.

You
Are Snow White!

Pure and trusting. You are a gentle soul who can get along with just about anyone. Everyone you meet instantly falls in love with you. How can they resist? You have a pure, lovable nature that's irresistable. Just don't trust everyone who comes across your path.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Breaking Dawn

2008-08-04T08:22:00.000-07:00

I kept telling all those that read the Twilight series books were obsessed for planning on going to the parties for the release of Breaking Dawn. So what do I do? I go. It had to be one of the funnest nights I have had in a long time. My friend Liz, her sister and I started our night at Joe's Crab Shak, then headed to Barnes and Noble for the party. I couldn't believe all the people, and all the crazy attire. We waited in line so we couldget a picture with Edward and Bella look alikes. Liz was just happy to be next to Edward. Next we headed to Walmart for the book I'm glad we did since there were not as mant there as at Barnes and Noble. We waited for an hour, enjoyed cake and people watching. By the end it was so past any of our bedtimes we were laughing at everything. I love the book so far and would recomend it to anyone and everyone.

All of us at Joe's

Edward was exactly what we pictured

Back Home

2008-07-28T11:30:00.000-07:00

We had a great time and are very glad to be back. The kids loved the beach. We also had a great time in SeaWorld. Hunter got tired of seeing the shows though and said they were all the same. I have to admit they did get old after awhile. I loved to see the exibits and learn about all the sea life. We also had a good time in Old Town. If you want a great place to stay go to the Pacific Terrace Hotel. Very friendly staff. And great chocolate on your pillow each night. The only complaint I have is that Mike couldn't go. I wish he was there to share this vacation with the rest of the family. Here are a few of my favorite pictures.

Recipe Day

2008-07-16T14:11:00.000-07:00

I hope All of you enjoy these recipes as much as me and my family do.

Kielbasa Pasta

1 Kielbasa sausage-sliced
8 oz mushrooms sliced
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 cube butter or margarine
2 tomatoes diced
Fresh or dried oregano

Sauté mushrooms in butter and garlic. Add kielbasa and heat through. Last add tomatoes and oregano to taste. Toss together with angel hair pasta.

I recieved this recipe from my sister. We love it on hot summer nights, when you need somthing fast.

Capellini Pomodoro

¼ olive oil
2 cans diced tomatoes, drained
4 cloves garlic minced
12 leaves fresh basil, chopped
½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper

Place olive oil in hot pan. Add rest of ingredients and cook for 5 minutes. Toss with cooked angel hair pasta. Very good with cooked shrimp also.

Tuesday

2008-07-15T07:36:00.000-07:00

I am realy busy this week. I am trying to get everything ready for our trip to San Diego for all of next week. I don't know if I should be excited to go or worried since Mike isn't going. So I will have the kids all to myself. But I just keep telling myself I have them everyday so what is the big deal. It should be fun. Family reunions always are interesting though. My kids have been excited to go for over a month now. And they are being little beasts this week. I don't know if it is pent up excitement or what. I hope it ends this week and they are good for me next week. I want to have some kind of vacation.

In God We Trust

2008-07-10T07:35:00.000-07:00

Most major radio stations won't play this song by Diamond Rio. So I thought I would play it for you. Make sure you turn off the music on the bottom of the page.

Very Good Taco Salad

2008-06-24T09:26:00.000-07:00

Great recipe for those busy summer nights or camping trip. For camping I make the meat ahead of time and re-heat at camp.

Frito Taco Salad

1 lb ground beef
1 med onion chopped
2(8 oz) cans tomato sauce
1 can water
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
½ cup raw rice

Brown ground beef and onion together. Drain. Add all other ingredients and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Serve over frito chips, top with cheese and salad of your choice.

Hey All!

2008-06-23T07:28:00.000-07:00

I don't know about anyone else, but does summer involve alot of refereeing? I am so tired of breaking up fight after fight. They fight then they say there bored. Mike went 4-wheeling on Saturday so no relief there. I was acctually looking forward to church on Sunday to get so kind of relief. On Sunday we got a call from my cousin Chad and we were happy to have his family come out for a visit. His wife Ann is a sweetheart. I love how she decorates her home and wish I had her talent. After they left we went for a walk . I love the weather out here, there is this nice canyon breeze that cools everything down at night If anyone has sugesstions about activities for my children please let me know.

Weekend Fun

2008-06-16T08:33:00.000-07:00

We had a great fathers day weekend. Except for the fact they had us speak in sacrement. I definetly could have done without that. We all surprised Mike with a Darth Vader card that the boys picked out. He loved it. He enjoyed French Toast in the morning. And loved his dinner in the evening. If you try any of the recipes I posted, please try the banana pudding. I have even used those sandies cookies instead of the chessmen cookies. VERY GOOD. I am so grateful for Mike, he is a great husband and father. I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Fathers Day Menu

2008-06-13T08:31:00.000-07:00

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 8 skinless, boneless chicken
breast halves - cut into 2 inch
pieces
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple
chunks, drained
Whole Mushroome(optional)
skewers

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a shallow glass dish, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir the chicken pieces into the marinade until well coated. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken, pineapple, and mushrooms alternately onto skewers. Grill 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until chicken juices run clear. If using bamboo skewers, soak over night. So they won't burn.

Homemade Rice Pilaf

In large sklillet melt 3-4 TBS butter or margerine. Add 1/2 cup broken angel hair pasta noodles and brown. Add 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1 cup rice. Add 1 chicken boulion cube and 2 1/4 cups water. Cover and cook for 25 minutes.

Dessert
Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding

Ingredients:
2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies
6-8 bananas, sliced
2 cup milk
1 5-ounce box instant French vanilla pudding
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping thawed, or equal amount sweetened whip

Directions:
Line the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer bananas on top.

In a bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix and blend well using a handheld electric mixer. Using another bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk together and mix until smooth. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended. Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas and cover with the remaining cookies. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Yield: 12 servings
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

FUN TIMES

2008-06-12T07:55:00.000-07:00

We have had a fun week this week. Well maybe a little crazy. The first week of no school is always a challenge, but this being the second has proven to be more challenging. I am trying to find activities for the kids to do and work around Shelby's nap schedule. Hunter's Birthday was Saturday and he had a great time with his friends. We had a movie party, they watched Indiana Jone's, ate popcorn, and many other treats. It was a lot of fun. We are also in our second week of swim lessons. This weeks activity that we did was go to the Benson Grist Mill. The kids had so much fun and they learned a thing or two which is always great.Here are a few pictures of our fun times.