Simple Easy Quick Meal....
I hate hamburger helper...not a fan....I think the noodles or pasta or whatever it is comes out smooshy....the sauce is usually ...well it would take a ton of water to swallow the food and wash that taste down.
I get the concept...SIMPLE.
I like simple....There are days when I start prepping the food at 10am...so all my grunt work is done....and I start cooking at 4...dinner by 5:15-5:30 ....then by the time I clean up the mess...it's close to 6...
Point of story...I like simple every once in a while....
Enter Sweet (always chipper...always smiling...and always perfectly groomed even when she should be sweating) Sandra Lee.
I adore her...Her tablescapes are always adorable....If money were no object I would totally have a theme for each meal/dinner party.
Her meals though are hit or miss with us....The Chicken and Dumplings recipe I use is her's and my fam's favorite...
Tonight I was looking for something fast....Hubs always says I should have a few boxes of the nasty hamburger helper on hand....but I can't bring myself to use them.
Then I ran across her Sept/Oct 2010 issue (I'm way behind) and found
Chili Mac
1/2 cup water
1 pound ground chuck
2 tablespoons chili mix, McCormick® Original Chili Seasoning Mix
Now this is how I made it for the kids....For hubs and myself I added a half can of hot rotel. Next time I will add chopped onion to the meat....and some fresh jalapenos for the adults too!
Kate said "Hey mom...that took you about 5 mins to make and its really good"
Yep....that's what I like....quick and easy....Gonna make this again next week ....
Ok....do any of you have those little crazy Lalaloopsy dolls? Miss Lily is crazy about them and has a few (or million) Then she discovered the Mini ones...and her GiGi and Daddy have been surprising her with special treats weekly
This one is by far my favorite to play with her....the details on some of the mini accessories are adorable.....Lily has been stuck in make believe land for hours a day.
It's amazing to sit back and watch a 3 yr old mind at work....she put a few of the dolls near the tent on their back....she said they were looking up at the stars and then sang a "i wish upon a star" song....
This is by far my favorite age.....
Also....again to remind you....ENTER THE GIVEAWAY...FREE BOOKS FOR YOUR CHILD....ENDS THIS WEDNESDAY!!!
I get the concept...SIMPLE.
I like simple....There are days when I start prepping the food at 10am...so all my grunt work is done....and I start cooking at 4...dinner by 5:15-5:30 ....then by the time I clean up the mess...it's close to 6...
Point of story...I like simple every once in a while....
Enter Sweet (always chipper...always smiling...and always perfectly groomed even when she should be sweating) Sandra Lee.
I adore her...Her tablescapes are always adorable....If money were no object I would totally have a theme for each meal/dinner party.
Her meals though are hit or miss with us....The Chicken and Dumplings recipe I use is her's and my fam's favorite...
Tonight I was looking for something fast....Hubs always says I should have a few boxes of the nasty hamburger helper on hand....but I can't bring myself to use them.
Then I ran across her Sept/Oct 2010 issue (I'm way behind) and found
Chili Mac
Ingredients
2 (14-ounce) boxes mac and cheese dinner, Kraft® Deluxe Mac and Cheese (I used family box size of the shells and cheese)1/2 cup water
1 pound ground chuck
2 tablespoons chili mix, McCormick® Original Chili Seasoning Mix
Directions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, prepare macaroni according to package directions. Stir in 1/2 cup water; remove from heat; cover, and keep warm.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until browned and crumbly. Drain well, and return to skillet. Stir in chili mix and macaroni mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Kate said "Hey mom...that took you about 5 mins to make and its really good"
Yep....that's what I like....quick and easy....Gonna make this again next week ....
Ok....do any of you have those little crazy Lalaloopsy dolls? Miss Lily is crazy about them and has a few (or million) Then she discovered the Mini ones...and her GiGi and Daddy have been surprising her with special treats weekly
This one is by far my favorite to play with her....the details on some of the mini accessories are adorable.....Lily has been stuck in make believe land for hours a day.
It's amazing to sit back and watch a 3 yr old mind at work....she put a few of the dolls near the tent on their back....she said they were looking up at the stars and then sang a "i wish upon a star" song....
This is by far my favorite age.....
Also....again to remind you....ENTER THE GIVEAWAY...FREE BOOKS FOR YOUR CHILD....ENDS THIS WEDNESDAY!!!
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