Friday, January 27, 2012
Score!
I LOVE shopping. But I have zero tolerance for clearance racks. After my last find though, I think I should spend a little more time scouring. We are expecting baby #3 (another boy) and while I have saved my older son's clothes, if the seasons and sizes don't match up, I will pretty much have nothing for the first year or two. My first son was born during a heat wave summer, so he was only wearing onesies for the first few months. The past few summers have been pretty chilly though, so I have been keeping my eye out for long sleeve/warmer clothing for our new son. Here's what I found; and all for only $6!! My tip: shop off-season, and wait for for sales where you can stack coupons. Happy shopping!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Homemade Mac & Cheese
This is quickly becoming a recipe blog. LOL! But HEY I'm posting something! :)
I always make my kids homemade mac and cheese. They love it, and to me, it's just as easy if not easier than the boxed kind. And it's definitely better for them. Here is a very easy recipe for creamy mac & cheese:
1 box pasta (my kids love shells, but I use whatever we have. Rigatoni, penne and elbows have worked)
2 cups shredded cheese (whatever you have on hand is fine. Mild or sharp cheddar (depending on what your family likes) works the best, but I have also been in a pinch and used mexican blend cheese, or a mix of cheeses to get rid of those pesky bags in the fridge.)
1 can evaporated milk (you can substitute low-fat)
1 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, you can always dish out for the kids first and then add this in for the adults)
Boil pasta per instructions on box. Drain and return pasta to pot.
Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
* Like baked mac & cheese? Cook pasta al dente and follow instructions above. Add 1 egg to the pot. Put pasta into baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs. You can even dot with butter if you like. Bake at 350* until golden and bubbly. This is fun to do in individual dishes if you have them.
ENJOY! :)
I always make my kids homemade mac and cheese. They love it, and to me, it's just as easy if not easier than the boxed kind. And it's definitely better for them. Here is a very easy recipe for creamy mac & cheese:
1 box pasta (my kids love shells, but I use whatever we have. Rigatoni, penne and elbows have worked)
2 cups shredded cheese (whatever you have on hand is fine. Mild or sharp cheddar (depending on what your family likes) works the best, but I have also been in a pinch and used mexican blend cheese, or a mix of cheeses to get rid of those pesky bags in the fridge.)
1 can evaporated milk (you can substitute low-fat)
1 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, you can always dish out for the kids first and then add this in for the adults)
Boil pasta per instructions on box. Drain and return pasta to pot.
Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
* Like baked mac & cheese? Cook pasta al dente and follow instructions above. Add 1 egg to the pot. Put pasta into baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs. You can even dot with butter if you like. Bake at 350* until golden and bubbly. This is fun to do in individual dishes if you have them.
ENJOY! :)
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Homemade Raviolis!
See, I told you I was going to be horrible at this blogging thing :) But I also promised to post things I thought you would enjoy. I made some homemade (ok, well "homemade" since I didn't make the pasta from scratch) raviolis that the family really enjoyed. Hopefully yours will too!
Ingredients:
1/4 cup frozen spinach (thawed and water squeezed out)
1/2 cup white kidney (cannellini) beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
2 T shredded parmesean cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1 garlic clove
1 pkg won ton wrappers (we like the thick ones, but you can use any kind you like)
Combine ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth (1-2 minutes).
Place about 1/2 tsp of filling on the won ton wrapper.
Wet edges and fold in half and press edges to seal.
Boil gently for about 2 minutes. We take them out when they are floating, but it will depend on how you like it cooked.
You can eat as is, with parmesean cheese sprinkled on top, or serve with your favorite sauce. The kids love this and so do mom & dad. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1/4 cup frozen spinach (thawed and water squeezed out)
1/2 cup white kidney (cannellini) beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
2 T shredded parmesean cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1 garlic clove
1 pkg won ton wrappers (we like the thick ones, but you can use any kind you like)
Combine ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth (1-2 minutes).
Place about 1/2 tsp of filling on the won ton wrapper.
Wet edges and fold in half and press edges to seal.
Boil gently for about 2 minutes. We take them out when they are floating, but it will depend on how you like it cooked.
You can eat as is, with parmesean cheese sprinkled on top, or serve with your favorite sauce. The kids love this and so do mom & dad. Enjoy!
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