Lately

Posted on June 2, 2006 by admin

New Polaroid 32' HD TV

Well, this week I’ve got some more stuff accomplished from my earlier list. We also shopped for a new TV and ended up getting a 32′ Polaroid HD TV. It’s really awesome. I’m also really excited that I finally took my rings to be resized. Just as I increased a shoe size when pregnant with Monkey Boy, I also increased in finger size and never went back. So I took my wedding ring and a ring that was my great grandmother’s. I’ve never worn her ring, because it’s always been to small. It’s also so worn down on the underside. It’s beautiful and can’t wait to wear it. As for my graduation ring, I’m going to send it off because Balfour will do it for free. So I’ll get them back on Wednesday! Yay!!

We’ve also been watching some movies:
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants – cute chic-flick
Dinosaur Hunter – a movie my 8 yo recorded and we both really liked it. A good family movie.
iRobot – didn’t care for this one, not really my type of movie, lots of violence
Fever Pitch – great movie! A must see chic-flick

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13 Things about my Granddad (TT #10)

Posted on June 1, 2006 by admin

Thirteen memories of Granddad!


1. Playing games with him
2. Going shopping with him
3. Taking the 6 hour drive to Texas Tech each year
4. Having to call and tell him I’d left Texas Tech and that I was in Alabama
5. Helping him organize the 19 pills he had to take after his open heart surgery while I was in high school
6. That he was always at my band performances and dance team events
7. How he taught me to save money
8. How he taught me to organized and keep good records
9. His love for me and his 4 sons, and Grandmother
10. His generousity
11. Traveling with him on his business trips
12. His love for a good ole “Coca-cola”
13. Our summer vacations together

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Walking down memory lane…

Posted on May 31, 2006 by admin

Granddaddy

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Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert

Posted on May 31, 2006 by admin

Servings: 12 to 15

Ingredients
19 ice cream sandwiches
1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (11 3/4 oz.) jar hot fudge ice cream topping
1 C. salted peanut

Directions
1. Cut one ice cream sandwich in half. Place one whole and one half sandwich along a short side of an ungreased 13×9″ pan. Arrange eight sandwiches in opposite direction in the pan.

2. Spread with half of the whipped topping. Spoon fudge topping by teaspoonsful onto whipped topping. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup peanuts. Repeat layers with remaining ice cream sandwiches, whipped topping and peanuts (pan will be full).

3. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months.

NOTE: Remove from the freezer 20 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.

~ Adapted from Cooking Cache

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What have you done for me lately?

Posted on May 30, 2006 by admin

I’ve been so busy the last few days, I haven’t made time to blog! I’m so tired right now though, blogging is about the only thing I can do! Look at what I’ve done.
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10 Plans for the Summer

Posted on May 30, 2006 by admin

1. Have fun with my boys
2. Rest
3. Relax
4. Be stress free (or at least make an attempt at it)
5. Prepare for the next school year
6. Go to Texas
7. Sleep in late
8. Helping TV Boy achieve some goals
9. Get some stuff done around the house
10. Have fun!

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Mexican Stuffed Shells

Posted on May 27, 2006 by admin

Looking for a different Mexican recipe? Try this....Mexican Stuffed Shells

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 25 min.
Cooking Time: 25 min.

Ingredients
24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 large can of enchilada sauce
2 tbs. taco seasoning
1 cup of finely chopped onion
1 can (8 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese

TOPPINGS:
8 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
8 tablespoons salsa
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain.
3. In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
4. Add in fire-roasted tomatoes with liquid and taco seasoning. Stir and ensure seasoning is well distributed.
5. Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, and beans.
6. Stir and spoon into pasta shells.
7. Place in a baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
8. Pour enchilada sauce over the shells and sprinkle with cheese.
9. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Serve with sour cream, salsa, olives, and green onions.

Mexican Stuffed Shells

 

Mexican Stuffed Shells
Recipe Type: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Lysha @ Magnolia Mom
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 large can of enchilada sauce
  • 2 tbs.
  • taco seasoning
  • 1 cup of finely chopped onion
  • 1 can (8 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
  • TOPPINGS:
  • 8 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • 8 tablespoons salsa
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain.
  3. In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
  4. Add in fire-roasted tomatoes with liquid and taco seasoning. Stir and ensure seasoning is well distributed.
  5. Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, and beans.
  6. Stir and spoon into pasta shells.
  7. Place in a baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  8. Pour enchilada sauce over the shells and sprinkle with cheese.
  9. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
  10. Serve with sour cream, salsa, olives, and green onions.

~Adapted from Healthy Cooking Recipes

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Oreo Balls

Posted on May 27, 2006 by admin

Christmas Food

Makes: 25

Ingredients:
1 package Oreo cookies, crushed
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 package white almond bark
1 package chocolate almond bark

Directions:
Using a blender or hand held mixer, mix Oreos and cream cheese together. Roll into walnut size balls. Chill for an hour. Melt approximately 3/4 package of both types of almond bark. Stick a toothpick in an Oreo ball and dip it in the melted almond bark. Allow to harden on wax paper. Takes about 15 min. When Oreo balls are no longer sticky to the touch, decorate with drizzles of the other type of almond bark.

~Adapted from CD Kitchen

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Chimichangas

Posted on May 27, 2006 by admin

This is a recipe for one of my favorite Mexican dishes, Chimichangas. My kids love this recipe.

Makes: 4-8 servings
Prep Time: 35 min
Cook Time: 15-20 min

Chimichangas by Magnolia Mom

Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup chili powder
8 flour tortillas
6 oz. Velveeta cheese
2 cups vegetable oil
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Chimichangas - 4

Directions
1. In large skillet on medium heat brown meat with onions, garlic, oregano, and chili powder. Cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Put the skillet back on the burner and put temp on low. Add in chunks of velveeta. Stir and allow to melt. Make sure the cheese and meat our evenly spread.
2. Put meat mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold in all sides of tortillas to completely enclose filling. Place on a pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Heat about an inch and half of oil in large saucepan on medium-low heat. Add in the chimichangas. Cook about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Service with salsa and sour cream.

Chimichangas - 5-2

Nutrition Info
Calories 700
Total fat 43g
Saturated fat 15g
Cholesterol 115mg
Sodium 990mg
Carbohydrate 43g
Dietary fiber 3g
Sugars 6g
Protein 34g

~Adapted from Kraft Foods

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Berry Lemonade Slush

Posted on May 26, 2006 by admin

Makes: 4 servings, 3/4 cup each
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min

Ingredients
Country Time Lemonade Flavor Drink Mix (dry)
1/2 cup water
3 cups ice cubes
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries

Directions
Measure drink mix into cap to 1 qt. line (1/2 cup). Empty into blender container.
Add remaining ingredients; cover. Blend on high speed 10 sec. Turn off blender. Stir with spoon; cover. Blend an additional 5 sec. or until smooth, using pulsing action.
Serve immediately. Store leftover slush in freezer.

Nutrition Info
Calories:140
Total fat: 0g
Saturated fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 75mg
Carbohydrate: 35g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugars: 34g

~Adapted from Kraft Foods

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