Friday, July 25, 2014

Strawberry Eclair Cake


I tried a twist on a favorite summer dessert


Instead of making a chocolate eclair cake I made a strawberry one!
I just switched out strawberry pudding for the vanilla in the original recipe, 
used strawberry frosting instead of the chocolate, and added some fresh strawberries on top.


It was a yummy change.  We thought strawberry pudding with chocolate frosting would be good, too.
The pudding/frosting combinations are really endless. :-)

Monday, July 21, 2014

Menu Plan Monday

Supper Menus
July 21st-27th

Monday
enchiladas, spanish rice, refried beans

Tuesday
chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, fried okra, biscuits

Wednesday
homemade pizza

Thursday
soft tacos, pinto beans, tortilla chips and guacamole

Friday
leftovers, maybe out to eat? 

Saturday
bar-b-q chicken, new potatoes, sautéed vegetables, salad, blueberry pie

Sunday
hamburgers, french fries, baked beans, jalapeño poppers, watermelon

Linked to Menu Plan Monday.

Friday, July 18, 2014

Meet Luna


My daughter's new parakeet. :-)





Daisy had to meet her of course.


It looks like Daisy's thinking, "But, I thought I was the only animal that got to come inside!" :-)


Tuesday, July 15, 2014

~In N Out Burger~


In N Out Burgers  have been around since 1948, 
but our family did not discover them until our 


I recently discovered a copycat version that you can make at home!

The secret sauce is the key ingredient.
You combine the following -

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons pickle relish
2 teaspoons onion, finely minced
2 teaspoons sugar


While Mr. H. grilled the burgers,
I baked some french fries.



Use some good buns
and be sure to butter and toast them!


and assemble your burger In N Out style.

Spread some sauce over the bottom bun.
Add your lettuce and tomato.


Then your patty,
cheese if you wish,
a slice of onion,
and more sauce.


Dig in!

If you are able to visit an In N Out Burger restaurant,


might come in handy! 

Monday, July 14, 2014

Skillet Corn


Summer southern comfort food at it's finest…skillet corn.  :-)

You'll need -

5 ears of corn
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups water

Remove husk and silk from corn.
Using a knife slice kernels off of corn; set aside.
Combine flour, sugar, salt and pepper.
Add water and whisk until smooth.
Melt butter in pan.
Add corn and flour mixture to pan.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes or until corn is tender 
and sauce is thickened.
Enjoy!

Makes 8 servings.


Menu Plan Monday

Supper Menus
July 14th-20th

Monday
bbq chicken, skillet corn, fried okra, ranch style beans, biscuits
  

Tuesday
copycat in-n-out burgers, french fries















Wednesday
crockpot mexican chicken, guacamole, tortilla chips

Thursday
philly cheesesteak sandwiches, potato chips

Friday
roasted red peper pasta, green salad, garlic breadsticks

Saturday
grilled steaks, fresh green beans and new potatoes, corn on the cob, lettuce and tomato salad, texas toast

Sunday
dinner - pot roast, lettuce and tomato salad, dinner rolls
supper - hamburgers, potato chips, strawberry eclair cake



Monday, July 7, 2014

Menu Plan Monday

Supper Menus
July 7th-13th

Monday

Tuesday
blackened tilapia, rice, sautéed vegetables
















Wednesday
soft tacos, spanish rice, pinto beans

Thursday




















Friday
gnocchi with pesto, garlic breadsticks, olive garden salad

Saturday
grilled steaks and corn on the cob, sautéed broccoli, buttered new potatoes, lettuce and tomato salad, bakery asiago cheese bread

Sunday
out for supper

Saturday, July 5, 2014

I love the 4th of July! :-)

The 4th of July is one of my very favorite holidays to celebrate.


I've always wanted to make one of these fruit flags - so this year I did!


I've been enjoying these red, white and blue daisies all week long.


Ready to BBQ!


Mr. H. manned the grill.


Just couldn't resist these little salt and pepper shakers when I saw them at the store.


Could. Not. :-)


These were fun. :-)


Don't forget the nanner puddin'! 


We had fireworks pops...


and a fireworks show. :-)

Happy birthday America!