Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Master Main Dish List

Chicken/Turkey:
Pork:
Beef:
Misc:
  • Pizza
  • Fresh Fish
  • Breaded Fish
  • Breaded Fish Sandwiches(quick)

Soups:

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Fall Into Cooking--October Challenge



For the last few months, my friends over at Happy To Be At Home have been hosting monthly challenges to end 2008 Great! Each month, they have been tackling a theme for the month and challenging others to tackle it as well. This month's challenge is Fall into Cooking! According to their site here is what they will be focusing on for the month...

ways we can organize our kitchens and meal planning,
find courage to try new recipes,
streamline meal prep and kitchen work,
and encouraging each other with tips on cooking for a crowd.


I am going to be joining the challenge this month! This week they are challenging everyone to put together a master menu plan or grocery list. Then we are to post about it on our blog. I have a master menu plan and a grocery list already done, however, it needs some updating! I am planning on updating it and posting at least the master menu plan to hopefully help give you some new ideas to serve your family.

In the meantime, here is what I did yesterday in my kitchen!



My kitchen was bustling yesterday!! I made TWO Jewish Coffee Cake and a batch of Chocolate Nut Bread(without the nuts!) which made two loaves(7 3/8"x3 5/8"x 2 1/4") and 4 muffins. Just in case you are wondering, it isn't frosting on the top of the bread but I reserved a 1/2 cup of the bag chocolate chips that I used in the bread to melt and spread on top of each cooled loaf and the 4 muffins. Hubby had requested at least the Jewish Coffee Cake for taking into work this morning to share with co-workers but I was able to squeak out some bread as well! So that platter above is what he took into work to share, while the other loaf of bread got sliced into to sample!

Stay tuned to get a look at my master menu plan!
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Kitchen Tip Tuesday


Ever find yourself out of something right in the middle of a recipe OR you want to do a recipe and realize you are out of ingredient and do not want to run to the store? Well the following list might help when you are in that kind of pinch!

Emergency Substitutions:

For: 1 Tbsp. fresh herb
Use: 1/3 to 1/2 tsp. dried herb (of the same kind)

For: 1 clove garlic
Use: 1/8 tsp. garlic powder

For: 1 egg in baking
Use: 1 tsp. cornstarch plus 1/4 cup water

For: 1 whole egg
Use: 2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbsp. water

For: 1 cup whole fresh milk
Use: 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water, or 1/3 cup dry milk plus 1 cup water

For: 1 cup buttermilk
Use: 1 cup plain yogurt or 1 cup sour milk (4 tsp. White vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 1 cup -- let it sit for five minutes before using)

For: 1 cup sour cream (in baking)
Use: 7/8 cup buttermilk or sour milk plus 3 Tbsp. of butter

For: 1 cup sour cream (in salad dressings, casseroles)
Use: 1 cup plain yogurt or 3/4 cup sour milk plus 1/3 cup butter

For: 1 cup cream
Use: 1/3 cup butter plus 3/4 cup milk

For: 1 cup corn syrup
Use: 2/3 cup granulated sugar plus 1/3 cup water

For: 1 cup brown sugar
Use: 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 Tbsp. molasses

For: 1 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
Use: 1 cup granulated sugar, packed

For: 1 cup margarine or butter (in baking or cooking)
Use: 1 cup hard shortening or 7/8 cup vegetable oil

For: 1 square unsweetened chocolate
Use: 3 Tbsp. cocoa plus 1 Tbsp. oil

For: 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate
Use: 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate plus 4 tsp. sugar

For: 3/4 cup cracker crumbs
Use: 1 cup bread crumbs

For: 1 cup cake flour, sifted
Use: 7/8 cup all purpose flour, sifted (1 cup minus 2 Tbsp.)

For: 1 tsp. baking powder
Use: 1/3 tsp. baking soda plus 1/2 tsp. cream of tarter, or 1/4 tsp. baking soda plus 1/3 cup sour milk

For: 1 Tbsp. cornstarch for thickening
Use: 2 Tbsp. flour

For: 1 Tbsp. flour for thickening
Use: 1 1/2 tsp. corn flour, arrowroot, potato flour, or rice
flour; or 2 tsp. tapioca

For: 2 Tbsp. tapioca for thickening
Use: 3 Tbsp. flour

For more great kitchen tips and recipes from others; head over to Tammy's Recipes!!
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Monday, October 6, 2008

Menu Plan Monday 10/5-10/11


**Another week is upon us so that means it is time for another menu plan! This is just a plan and it could change on the cook’s whim!

Last week's menu had a couple of meals that were switched around but other than that meals were eaten as scheduled.

I ended up being able to get enough food with this week's shopping trip that I won’t have to do any shopping for two weeks! I am trying to get where I only need to do major grocery shopping every two weeks and on the off weeks just get perishable items like milk, eggs, fresh fruit and veggies.

Several weeks ago for Menu Plan Monday, Laura did a themed one on family favorites well for this week, I have planned some of our family favorites--part two!(here is part one if you are interested!) My hubby is going to be working long hours this week and I am not sure if he will be joining us for dinner every night so I wanted to do meals that would reheat easily for him.

Lunches listed are for the kids and me. Usually with our lunches I serve carrot sticks, and some kind of in-season fruit along with juice or water to drink. Hubby usually takes dinner leftovers each day along with several items for snacks.

A special thanks to Laura-Organizing Junkie for hosting Menu Plan Monday! Need help with your menus; go check other delicious meal plans that have been linked at Laura-Organizing Junkie's site! **

Sunday (10-5)
Breakfast: eggs, sausage links or steak and cinnamon rolls
Lunch: lunchmeat sandwiches & chips
Dinner: pizza rolls/pizza treats, fries, and corn (freezer meal!)
Snack: snack basket

Monday (10-6)
Breakfast: cereal and toast
Lunch: leftovers
Dinner: saucy chicken mashed potatoes, peas or salad
Snack: snack basket

Tuesday (10-7)
Breakfast: waffles & sausage
Lunch: sandwich and chips
Dinner: sloppy joes, fries, and corn
Snack: snack basket

Wednesday (10-8)
Breakfast: French toast
Lunch: leftovers
Dinner: roasted pork loin, rice, green beans, and homemade honey oatmeal rolls
Snack: cookies & milk

Thursday (10-9)
Breakfast: bagels, yogurt and eggs
Lunch: pizza rolls
Dinner: Roasted Chicken(going into crockpot), baked potatoes, corn, biscuits
Snack: snack basket

Friday (10-10)
Breakfast: cereal and toaster strudel
Lunch: sandwich and chips
Dinner: homemade bacon cheeseburgers, fries and salad
Snack: ice cream night

Saturday (10-11)
Breakfast: “Cook’s Choice”
Lunch: ??? probably leftovers!
Dinner: “Homemade Long John’s Silver’s Night”: oven fried chicken, homemade breaded fish(recipe below), shrimp, fries, and corn
Snack: snack basket or popcorn


Breaded Fish Recipe:

1lb fish (I use tilapia)
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
¼ cup olive oil

Thaw fish. Mix breadcrumbs, cheese, and seasoning in a bowl. Slightly beat egg with water in a separate bowl. Heat oil in a pan on stove. Dip fish into egg mixture. Then dip into breadcrumb mixture. Place fish into the hot oil and fry on each side about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

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Sunday, October 5, 2008

Singing Sunday

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus


'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
and to take him at his word;
just to rest upon his promise,
and to know, "Thus saith the Lord."

Refrain:
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!

2. O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
just to trust his cleansing blood;
and in simple faith to plunge me
neath the healing, cleansing flood!
(Refrain)

3. Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
just from sin and self to cease;
just from Jesus simply taking
life and rest, and joy and peace.
(Refrain)

4. I'm so glad I learned to trust thee,
precious Jesus, Savior, friend;
and I know that thou art with me,
wilt be with me to the end.
(Refrain)
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