Sorry, I dropped the "blog" lately. Since I am in the 1st ward now, does anyone want to take over?! Drop me an e-mail and then we can "talk"!
Hope your elephant is smaller now. You should be about 1/2 way done!!!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Rice...
Just got this on my e-mail. I always want to "church" up my rice and here are some awesome ideas! Put this with your cookbooks or better yet, with your #10 cans of rice for some quick inspiration!
Easy, Cheesy Rice: Add butter and Parmesan cheese to hot, cooked rice.
Emerald Isle: Add peas and finely chopped fresh mint to hot, cooked rice.
Baked, but not Potato: Add crumbled bacon and sour cream to hot, cooked rice.
Lemon Zinger: Add butter, fresh lemon juice and lemon zest to hot,cooked rice.
How Sweet It Is: Add cinnamon, sugar and butter to hot, cooked rice.
Maui Wowi: Add crushed pineapple and green bell pepper slices to hot,cooked rice.
Sesame Treat: Add toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil and thinly sliced green onions to hot, cooked rice.
Country Bumpkin: Add cream gravy to hot, cooked rice.
Health Nut: Add toasted sunflower seeds and raisins to hot, cooked rice.
Dracula's 'Shroom: Add mushrooms and garlic sauteed in butter to hot,cooked rice.
Gardener's Delight: Add chopped fresh basil, chopped tomatoes and fresh corn-off-the- cob to hot, cooked rice.
Leek Freak: Add butter and cooked leeks to hot, cooked rice.
Cantonese Please: Add broccoli florets, sesame oil, chopped toasted peanuts or cashews to hot,
cooked rice.
Pass the Parmesan, Peas: Add garlic sauteed in butter, peas and parmesan cheese to hot, cooked rice.
Polish BBQ: Add kielbasa sausage and barbecue sauce to hot, cooked rice.
Unkissable Crunch: Add sauteed garlic and onions, and toasted walnuts to hot, cooked rice.
Moo Goo Rice: Add sauteed mushrooms, snow peas and sliced water chestnuts to hot, cooked rice.
Mama Mia: Add tomato basil sauce, cooked zucchini and Italian sausage to hot, cooked rice. Top with parmesan cheese.
Rice Ole: Add black beans, minced red onion, chopped bell pepper,chopped cilantro, and vinaigrette to hot, cooked rice.
Corn on the Range: Add corn and barbecue sauce to hot, cooked rice.
For Southerners Only: Add cooked okra and stewed tomatoes to hot,cooked rice.
Porky Peas: Add crumbled bacon and peas to hot, cooked rice.
Hoppin' John: Add black-eyed peas and sliced green onions to hot,cooked rice.
Veggie Medley: Add garbanzo beans, shredded carrots, ripe olives,parsley, and ricotta cheese to hot, cooked rice. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Mock Apple Cobbler: Add sliced apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, chopped nuts, and vanilla yogurt to hot, cooked rice.
Rice Parmigiana: Add mixed vegetables, your favorite spice or herb,butter, and Parmesan cheese to hot, cooked rice.
South of the Border: Add diced tomatoes, sliced green onions,shredded Monterrey jack cheese and chopped cilantro to hot, cooked rice.
Hearty Rice: Add marinated artichoke hearts and grated Parmesan cheese to hot, cooked rice.
Little Bit of Italy: Add asparagus tips, toasted pine nuts, red and yellow peppers to hot, cooked
rice. Top with Parmesan cheese.
U.S.S. Rice: Add naval orange slices, chopped red onions or scallions, and vinaigrette dressing to hot, cooked rice.
Feeling Slightly Mexican: Add fresh avocado, tomato chunks, fresh cilantro, and lots of lemon.
Steam-it-Up: Add steamed zucchini and carrots, butter, parmesan cheese to hot, cooked rice.
Nuts about Garlic: Add sauteed garlic and toasted pinenuts to hot,cooked rice.
Let's Salsa: Add cooked beans, salsa and shredded cheese to hot,cooked rice.
Trail Blazer: Add yogurt and fresh fruit to hot, cooked rice. Top with granola.
Pooh Bear's Favorite: Add milk, raisins, a little sugar and a dash of vanilla to hot, cooked rice.
Simmer until thickened. Drizzle with honey.
Farmer's Scramble: Add scrambled eggs, sausage and green onions to hot, cooked rice.
Rice Cream: Add vanilla ice cream, dash of cinnamon to hot, cooked rice.
Indian Gold: Cook rice with a pinch of saffron. Add cooked green beans.
Tea-Time: For extra flavor, toss an herbal tea bag into the water while rice cooks.
Beefed-Up Rice: Cook rice in beef broth. Add sauteed onions, cashews,and raisins. Top with green onions.
Rice Worth Crowing About: Cook rice in chicken stock. Add sauteed onions, mushrooms, green pepper, and toasted pine nuts.
It's Greek to Me: Cook rice in chicken broth with chopped onion and a clove of minced garlic. Fold in feta cheese and chopped parsley.
Easy, Cheesy Rice: Add butter and Parmesan cheese to hot, cooked rice.
Emerald Isle: Add peas and finely chopped fresh mint to hot, cooked rice.
Baked, but not Potato: Add crumbled bacon and sour cream to hot, cooked rice.
Lemon Zinger: Add butter, fresh lemon juice and lemon zest to hot,cooked rice.
How Sweet It Is: Add cinnamon, sugar and butter to hot, cooked rice.
Maui Wowi: Add crushed pineapple and green bell pepper slices to hot,cooked rice.
Sesame Treat: Add toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil and thinly sliced green onions to hot, cooked rice.
Country Bumpkin: Add cream gravy to hot, cooked rice.
Health Nut: Add toasted sunflower seeds and raisins to hot, cooked rice.
Dracula's 'Shroom: Add mushrooms and garlic sauteed in butter to hot,cooked rice.
Gardener's Delight: Add chopped fresh basil, chopped tomatoes and fresh corn-off-the- cob to hot, cooked rice.
Leek Freak: Add butter and cooked leeks to hot, cooked rice.
Cantonese Please: Add broccoli florets, sesame oil, chopped toasted peanuts or cashews to hot,
cooked rice.
Pass the Parmesan, Peas: Add garlic sauteed in butter, peas and parmesan cheese to hot, cooked rice.
Polish BBQ: Add kielbasa sausage and barbecue sauce to hot, cooked rice.
Unkissable Crunch: Add sauteed garlic and onions, and toasted walnuts to hot, cooked rice.
Moo Goo Rice: Add sauteed mushrooms, snow peas and sliced water chestnuts to hot, cooked rice.
Mama Mia: Add tomato basil sauce, cooked zucchini and Italian sausage to hot, cooked rice. Top with parmesan cheese.
Rice Ole: Add black beans, minced red onion, chopped bell pepper,chopped cilantro, and vinaigrette to hot, cooked rice.
Corn on the Range: Add corn and barbecue sauce to hot, cooked rice.
For Southerners Only: Add cooked okra and stewed tomatoes to hot,cooked rice.
Porky Peas: Add crumbled bacon and peas to hot, cooked rice.
Hoppin' John: Add black-eyed peas and sliced green onions to hot,cooked rice.
Veggie Medley: Add garbanzo beans, shredded carrots, ripe olives,parsley, and ricotta cheese to hot, cooked rice. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Mock Apple Cobbler: Add sliced apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, chopped nuts, and vanilla yogurt to hot, cooked rice.
Rice Parmigiana: Add mixed vegetables, your favorite spice or herb,butter, and Parmesan cheese to hot, cooked rice.
South of the Border: Add diced tomatoes, sliced green onions,shredded Monterrey jack cheese and chopped cilantro to hot, cooked rice.
Hearty Rice: Add marinated artichoke hearts and grated Parmesan cheese to hot, cooked rice.
Little Bit of Italy: Add asparagus tips, toasted pine nuts, red and yellow peppers to hot, cooked
rice. Top with Parmesan cheese.
U.S.S. Rice: Add naval orange slices, chopped red onions or scallions, and vinaigrette dressing to hot, cooked rice.
Feeling Slightly Mexican: Add fresh avocado, tomato chunks, fresh cilantro, and lots of lemon.
Steam-it-Up: Add steamed zucchini and carrots, butter, parmesan cheese to hot, cooked rice.
Nuts about Garlic: Add sauteed garlic and toasted pinenuts to hot,cooked rice.
Let's Salsa: Add cooked beans, salsa and shredded cheese to hot,cooked rice.
Trail Blazer: Add yogurt and fresh fruit to hot, cooked rice. Top with granola.
Pooh Bear's Favorite: Add milk, raisins, a little sugar and a dash of vanilla to hot, cooked rice.
Simmer until thickened. Drizzle with honey.
Farmer's Scramble: Add scrambled eggs, sausage and green onions to hot, cooked rice.
Rice Cream: Add vanilla ice cream, dash of cinnamon to hot, cooked rice.
Indian Gold: Cook rice with a pinch of saffron. Add cooked green beans.
Tea-Time: For extra flavor, toss an herbal tea bag into the water while rice cooks.
Beefed-Up Rice: Cook rice in beef broth. Add sauteed onions, cashews,and raisins. Top with green onions.
Rice Worth Crowing About: Cook rice in chicken stock. Add sauteed onions, mushrooms, green pepper, and toasted pine nuts.
It's Greek to Me: Cook rice in chicken broth with chopped onion and a clove of minced garlic. Fold in feta cheese and chopped parsley.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Week 15
Ok, I had to double check, but the only thing we are supposed to get this week is:
1 box of Mac & Cheese.
Really?!?!
100 lbs of wheat vs. 1 box of Mac and Cheese. Whoa.
So, don't break the bank on this one, but please buy a few more! I found that Sams is a great place to get the Kraft kind. It ends up being about 61 cents a box:
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=173869v
If anyone knows of a sale on Mac and Cheese, leave a post!
1 box of Mac & Cheese.
Really?!?!
100 lbs of wheat vs. 1 box of Mac and Cheese. Whoa.
So, don't break the bank on this one, but please buy a few more! I found that Sams is a great place to get the Kraft kind. It ends up being about 61 cents a box:
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=173869v
If anyone knows of a sale on Mac and Cheese, leave a post!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Week 14
"The Lord has warned us of famines, but the righteous will have listened to the prophets, and stored at least a years supply." --Pres. Benson
Week 14: 100 lbs wheat**
Suggested "Extra" Items--25 lbs. pasta (variety), 2 flashlights and batteries
72 Hour Kit: Flashlight and extra batteries, paper and pencil, pencil sharpener, 10 one dollar bills
**Sorry, if you haven't noticed, this is not $5! But, keep the faith! We can do it!Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Week 13
Sorry so late...totally forgot. Must be the snow, or the copious amounts of wheat I just bought.
Here is week 13:
1 bottle vitamins
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Week 12
4 cans mushroom soup
Go here for a $1 off 2 cans: http://promotion.familytime.com/cscc/default.asp
You have to have a printer, but you can get one for each email address you can provide!!
Go here for a $1 off 2 cans: http://promotion.familytime.com/cscc/default.asp
You have to have a printer, but you can get one for each email address you can provide!!
What Happened to week 10 and 11?
Answer: I have no idea! I must have been sleeping the last few weeks!!
Here is what you should have bought...
Week 10: 4 cans tuna, 4 boxes macaroni and cheese
Week 11: 10 lb sugar, 1 box salt
Here is what you should have bought...
Week 10: 4 cans tuna, 4 boxes macaroni and cheese
Week 11: 10 lb sugar, 1 box salt
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Spaghetti Sauce 41-50
Whew!
41.) Tomato Omelet: Whisk 3 eggs, salt & pepper; pour into a buttered skillet; top with grated fontina cheese & a few Tbsp pasta sauce. Cook until almost firm; fold in 1/2; cook until desired oneness.
42.) Bloody Marys: Mix 8 oz vodka, 1 cup pasta sauce, 1/2 cup water, 6 Tbsp lime juice & 1 Tbsp horseradish in a pitcher; season with celery salt, Worchestershire sauce & hot sauce.
43.) Spiced Okra: Simmer fresh or frozen okra & canned chickpeas in pasta sauce; season with cumin. mustard seeds & coriander.
44.) Polenta Bites: Slice a tube of premade polenta into rounds. Broil until heated through; lightly top with pasta sauce & grated fontina cheese; broil until cheese melts.
45.) Tomato-Fennel Soup: Thin pasta sauce with water; add sliced fennel,veggie juice & a splash of pernod; simmer.
46.) Chickpea Pasta: Simmer pasta sauce with chopped celery, anchovies & chickpeas; serve over penne.
47.) Red Pepper Coulis: Puree jarred roasted red peppers until smooth; stir into pasta sauce; serve with steamed fish.
48.) Sloppy Joes: Brown bulk sausage, chopped onions & bell peppers; drain; stir in pasta sauce; heat; spoon onto rolls.
49.) Tomato Vinaigrette: Whisk 1/4 cup red wine vinegar with 1/2 cup olive oil, some shredded fresh basil, salt & pepper. Whisk in a spoonful of pasta sauce; drizzle over arugula.
50.) Eggplant Rolls: Grill or broil thinly sliced eggplant until tender. Spread with pasta sauce & ricotta cheese; roll up and secure with toothpicks.
Please excuse the vodka recipes! It must go well with tomatoes?!?
41.) Tomato Omelet: Whisk 3 eggs, salt & pepper; pour into a buttered skillet; top with grated fontina cheese & a few Tbsp pasta sauce. Cook until almost firm; fold in 1/2; cook until desired oneness.
42.) Bloody Marys: Mix 8 oz vodka, 1 cup pasta sauce, 1/2 cup water, 6 Tbsp lime juice & 1 Tbsp horseradish in a pitcher; season with celery salt, Worchestershire sauce & hot sauce.
43.) Spiced Okra: Simmer fresh or frozen okra & canned chickpeas in pasta sauce; season with cumin. mustard seeds & coriander.
44.) Polenta Bites: Slice a tube of premade polenta into rounds. Broil until heated through; lightly top with pasta sauce & grated fontina cheese; broil until cheese melts.
45.) Tomato-Fennel Soup: Thin pasta sauce with water; add sliced fennel,veggie juice & a splash of pernod; simmer.
46.) Chickpea Pasta: Simmer pasta sauce with chopped celery, anchovies & chickpeas; serve over penne.
47.) Red Pepper Coulis: Puree jarred roasted red peppers until smooth; stir into pasta sauce; serve with steamed fish.
48.) Sloppy Joes: Brown bulk sausage, chopped onions & bell peppers; drain; stir in pasta sauce; heat; spoon onto rolls.
49.) Tomato Vinaigrette: Whisk 1/4 cup red wine vinegar with 1/2 cup olive oil, some shredded fresh basil, salt & pepper. Whisk in a spoonful of pasta sauce; drizzle over arugula.
50.) Eggplant Rolls: Grill or broil thinly sliced eggplant until tender. Spread with pasta sauce & ricotta cheese; roll up and secure with toothpicks.
Please excuse the vodka recipes! It must go well with tomatoes?!?
Spaghetti Sauce 31-40
31.) Taleggio Panini: Spread pasta sauce between 2 slices of crusty bread; top with taleggio cheese (or Mozzarella); cook in a buttered skillet.
32.) Poor Man's Parmigiana: Alternate slices of garlic bread and Mozzarella cheese in a baking dish; top with pasta sauce; bake at 375° F until golden & bubbly; (about 20 min).
33.) Tomato Polenta: Stir a dollopof sun=dried tomato tapenade into some pasta sauce; warm; spoon over prepared polenta.
34.) Italian Quesadilla: Spread some pasta sauce on a tortilla, top with grated Mozzarella cheese, sliced mushrooms & shredded chicken; fold in 1/2 pan-fry until golden.
35.) Chilaquiles: Cook 4 cup tortilla chips in pasta sauce until slightly softened; stir in chopped cilantro; top with grated cheddar cheese & sour cream.
36.) Creole Stew: Saute chopped onions, bell peppers & celery; add creole seasoning, sliced smoked turkey sausages, pasta sauce & a big splash of broth; serve over rice.
37.) Poached Cod: Simmer pasta sauce in a skillet; add cod fillets; cover; cook until just firm; top with chopped herbs.
38.) Enchilada Sauce: Toast some chili powder in a nonstick skillet; add pasta sauce & canned green chilies; heat; drizzle over enchiladas or tacos.
39.) Pizza Sticks: Brush refrigerated bread stick dough with pasta sauce; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese; bake as per pkg. directions. Serve with extra sauce.
40.) Greek Beans: Simmer pasta sauce with a cinnamon stick, a bay leaf & a splash of red wine vinegar; serve over white kidney beans; top with feta cheese.
32.) Poor Man's Parmigiana: Alternate slices of garlic bread and Mozzarella cheese in a baking dish; top with pasta sauce; bake at 375° F until golden & bubbly; (about 20 min).
33.) Tomato Polenta: Stir a dollopof sun=dried tomato tapenade into some pasta sauce; warm; spoon over prepared polenta.
34.) Italian Quesadilla: Spread some pasta sauce on a tortilla, top with grated Mozzarella cheese, sliced mushrooms & shredded chicken; fold in 1/2 pan-fry until golden.
35.) Chilaquiles: Cook 4 cup tortilla chips in pasta sauce until slightly softened; stir in chopped cilantro; top with grated cheddar cheese & sour cream.
36.) Creole Stew: Saute chopped onions, bell peppers & celery; add creole seasoning, sliced smoked turkey sausages, pasta sauce & a big splash of broth; serve over rice.
37.) Poached Cod: Simmer pasta sauce in a skillet; add cod fillets; cover; cook until just firm; top with chopped herbs.
38.) Enchilada Sauce: Toast some chili powder in a nonstick skillet; add pasta sauce & canned green chilies; heat; drizzle over enchiladas or tacos.
39.) Pizza Sticks: Brush refrigerated bread stick dough with pasta sauce; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese; bake as per pkg. directions. Serve with extra sauce.
40.) Greek Beans: Simmer pasta sauce with a cinnamon stick, a bay leaf & a splash of red wine vinegar; serve over white kidney beans; top with feta cheese.
Spaghetti Sauce 21-30
21.) Pizza Potato: Make a deep slit in baked potatoes, then stuff with some pasta sauce, chopped pepperoni and shredded Mozzarella cheese; bake at 400° F until cheese melts.
22.) Italian Meatballs: add 1 cup pasta sauce, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese & some chopped rosemary to a basic meatloaf recipe (using 2 lbs ground beef). Bake; top with more sauce & cheese 15 min before it's done.
23.) Baked Beans: Simmer 1 cup pasta sauce with 1/4 cup honey mustard, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 lg can white beans until bubbly.
24.) Tomato Mac & Cheese: Mix some pasta sauce with prepared macaroni & cheese in a baking dish; drizzle with more sauce; bake at 350°F until hot & bubbly.
25.) Instant Salsa: Mix 1 cup pasta sauce with 2 Tbsp lime juice, 1/2 C corn kernels, chopped cilantro, diced red onion & a dash of hot sauce.
26.) Sweet-and-Sour Franks: Bring 4 cups thinly sliced onion, 1 cup pasta sauce, 1/2 cup water and 2 Tbsp brown sugar to a boil: cover; simmer for 40 min. Serve on hot dogs.
27.) Vodka Penne: Simmer 1/2 cup heavy cream and 3 cup pasta sauce in a skillet for 3-5 min; remove from heat; stir in 2-3 Tbsp vodka. Toss with cooked penne. This one is for Jana J/K!!
28.) Saucy Marinade: Combine 1 cup pasta sauce with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup olive oil; add smashed garlic cloves, salt & pepper. Use as marinade for 1 lb chicken or pork.
29.) Tomato Biscuits; Spread refrigerated biscuits with pasta sauce; top with grated cheddar cheese and chopped scallions; bake as directed.
30.) Country Captain: Brown chicken parts in olive oil with curry powder, chopped onion, & bell peppers; add pasta sauce; simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
Spaghetti Sauce 11-20
11.) African Stew: Saute chopped onion, garlic, & ginger with currypowder; add 1 jar of pasta sauce, 2 cup water, 1 can white beans & adiced sweet potato; simmer until tender. Stir in 1/4 cup peanut butter.
12.) Cream of Tomato Soup: Saute chopped fresh herbs in butter; add 1jar pasta sauce, 2 cup water, 1/2 cup heavy cream & a pinch of nutmeg;simmer for 5 min.
13.) Stuffed Mushrooms: mix bread crumbs, chopped mushroom stems &grated Parmesan cheese with a bit of pasta sauce; stuff into mushroomcaps; drizzle with olice oil; bake at 400° F for 30 min.
14.) Buffalo Wings: Lightly coat chicken wings with equal parts pastasauce & hot sauce; roast at 425 F for 40 min.
15.) Clam Chowder: Saute diced celerly & onion in butter with thyme & abay leaf. Add 1 chopped potato, 2 cup pasta sauce, 1 bottle clam juice &1 cup water; simmer 15 min. (no clams listed in recipe)
16.) Tomato Croutons: toss 2 cuo cubed stale bread with 1/2 cup pastasauce, 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese and 2 Tbsp olive oil; bake at 400°F until golden; (abt 10 min).
17.) BBQ brisket: Brown 4 lbs brisket in oil with chopped onions, garlic& red pepper flakes. Add 1 jar pasta sauce, a jar of water, 1/4 cupcider vinegar and 1/4 cup brown sugar; cover; simmer 3 hrs.
18.) Eggs in Purgatory: Simmer 1 cup pasta sauce in a sm skillet. Crack2 eggs, cover; cook until white is set; top with pepper & gratedParmesan cheese.
19.) Tuna Marinara: Simmer pasta sauce with 1/2ed olives, capers & adrained can of Italian tuna; toss with pasta.
20.) Stewed BLT: cook chopped bacon in a deep skillet; add pasta sauce &escarole and cook until greens are tender.-
12.) Cream of Tomato Soup: Saute chopped fresh herbs in butter; add 1jar pasta sauce, 2 cup water, 1/2 cup heavy cream & a pinch of nutmeg;simmer for 5 min.
13.) Stuffed Mushrooms: mix bread crumbs, chopped mushroom stems &grated Parmesan cheese with a bit of pasta sauce; stuff into mushroomcaps; drizzle with olice oil; bake at 400° F for 30 min.
14.) Buffalo Wings: Lightly coat chicken wings with equal parts pastasauce & hot sauce; roast at 425 F for 40 min.
15.) Clam Chowder: Saute diced celerly & onion in butter with thyme & abay leaf. Add 1 chopped potato, 2 cup pasta sauce, 1 bottle clam juice &1 cup water; simmer 15 min. (no clams listed in recipe)
16.) Tomato Croutons: toss 2 cuo cubed stale bread with 1/2 cup pastasauce, 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese and 2 Tbsp olive oil; bake at 400°F until golden; (abt 10 min).
17.) BBQ brisket: Brown 4 lbs brisket in oil with chopped onions, garlic& red pepper flakes. Add 1 jar pasta sauce, a jar of water, 1/4 cupcider vinegar and 1/4 cup brown sugar; cover; simmer 3 hrs.
18.) Eggs in Purgatory: Simmer 1 cup pasta sauce in a sm skillet. Crack2 eggs, cover; cook until white is set; top with pepper & gratedParmesan cheese.
19.) Tuna Marinara: Simmer pasta sauce with 1/2ed olives, capers & adrained can of Italian tuna; toss with pasta.
20.) Stewed BLT: cook chopped bacon in a deep skillet; add pasta sauce &escarole and cook until greens are tender.-
Spaghetti Sauce 1-10
Ok, I know that this will take up a lot of room, but I thought it was so cool!! It fits right in with food storage. AND if you don't have spaghetti sauce, let's be on the lookout for a sale and stock up. It is awesome to have!
50 Things to Make with a Jar of Pasta Sauce
1.) Spanish Rice: cook 1 cup rice per pkg directions, substituting 1 cup pasta sauce for 1 cup of the water; stir in some capers, Spanish olives and chopped scallions.
2.) Potato Casserole: mix mashed potatoes, some pasta sauce & grated Parmesan cheese in a casserole dish; top with more sauce & cheese; bake at 425° F for 30 min.
3.) Baked Brie: Slice top rind off a small wheel of brie. Cover lightly with pasta sauce & seasoned bread crumbs; bake at 400° F for 15 min,sprinkle with fresh herbs.
4.) Mussels Marinara: Saute sliced garlic in olive oil in a deep skillet. Add a pinch of saffron, 1/2 cup white wine, 2 cup tomato sauce& 3 lbs mussels; cover; cook until mussels open, (about 5 min.)
5.) Zesty Chip Dip: Combine equal parts sour cream & pasta sauce in bowl; stir in grated Parmesan cheese, ground pepper, & oregano.
6.) Quick Ratatouille: saute chopped bell peppers, zucchini, onion,eggplant & garlic in olive oil. Add 2 parts pasta sauce to 1 part water& some fresh basil; simmer until veggies are tender.
7.) Cocktail Sauce: Mix pasta sauce with horseradish & hot sauce to taste; serve with boiled shrimp.
8.) Minestrone Soup: boil 1 jar pasta sauce & 5 cup water. Stir in cooked small pasta, chopped mixed vegetables, canned beans & grated Parmesan cheese; cook until veggies are tender.
9.)Tomato Butter: blend 1 stick butter & 1/2 cup pasta sauce in food processor; stir in chopped parsley. Use plastic wrap to roll into log;refrigerate.
10.) Olive Tapenade: Combine 1 cup pasta sauce with 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives, 1/2 cup chopped roasted peppers. a big spoonful of capers & some parsley; serve with crackers.
50 Things to Make with a Jar of Pasta Sauce
1.) Spanish Rice: cook 1 cup rice per pkg directions, substituting 1 cup pasta sauce for 1 cup of the water; stir in some capers, Spanish olives and chopped scallions.
2.) Potato Casserole: mix mashed potatoes, some pasta sauce & grated Parmesan cheese in a casserole dish; top with more sauce & cheese; bake at 425° F for 30 min.
3.) Baked Brie: Slice top rind off a small wheel of brie. Cover lightly with pasta sauce & seasoned bread crumbs; bake at 400° F for 15 min,sprinkle with fresh herbs.
4.) Mussels Marinara: Saute sliced garlic in olive oil in a deep skillet. Add a pinch of saffron, 1/2 cup white wine, 2 cup tomato sauce& 3 lbs mussels; cover; cook until mussels open, (about 5 min.)
5.) Zesty Chip Dip: Combine equal parts sour cream & pasta sauce in bowl; stir in grated Parmesan cheese, ground pepper, & oregano.
6.) Quick Ratatouille: saute chopped bell peppers, zucchini, onion,eggplant & garlic in olive oil. Add 2 parts pasta sauce to 1 part water& some fresh basil; simmer until veggies are tender.
7.) Cocktail Sauce: Mix pasta sauce with horseradish & hot sauce to taste; serve with boiled shrimp.
8.) Minestrone Soup: boil 1 jar pasta sauce & 5 cup water. Stir in cooked small pasta, chopped mixed vegetables, canned beans & grated Parmesan cheese; cook until veggies are tender.
9.)Tomato Butter: blend 1 stick butter & 1/2 cup pasta sauce in food processor; stir in chopped parsley. Use plastic wrap to roll into log;refrigerate.
10.) Olive Tapenade: Combine 1 cup pasta sauce with 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives, 1/2 cup chopped roasted peppers. a big spoonful of capers & some parsley; serve with crackers.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Wheat
Kaly brought to my attention that Macey's has wheat for a better deal than at the church. She said you could get a sealed bucket of wheat (45#) for $18.99. If you already have buckets, than the church would be a better deal, but if not, hop on over and get you some wheat!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Week 9
"We encourage all Latter-day Saint families to become self-reliant and independent."
Welcome to March!
1 5 lb honey
(It is $15.75 at Cox Honeyland. Does anyone have a better deal?)
Additional suggested items--25 lbs. dried beans (Variety) 5 boxes matches
72 Hour Kit: Matches, battery powered radio. Finish anything not done in February.
Welcome to March!
1 5 lb honey
(It is $15.75 at Cox Honeyland. Does anyone have a better deal?)
Additional suggested items--25 lbs. dried beans (Variety) 5 boxes matches
72 Hour Kit: Matches, battery powered radio. Finish anything not done in February.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Diapers
I just saw this deal and thought it would be great to get diapers for food storage. Just something good to have just in case. Read the info carefully. I ordered yesterday and it worked!
*HOT* Diapers.com Deal ~ $10 off $49 + Free 2-day ship + $15 rebate!
Code: $10 off $49 your first diaper order AFF10
Diapers.com LINK Free 2-day shipping on $49, no code required.
Details for $14.97 REBATE off your first order of $15 or more Here's the banner for the Parenting Magazine Subscription (or $14.97 rebate if you don't want the subscription), you should see it when you view your cart
Here's the link to the details and rebate form http://www.diapers.com/helpcenter/parenting.htm
Diapers.com LINK
One example:Huggies Snug and Dry Diapers Extra Large Case, Size 4, 150 diapers $38.99 Huggies Snug and Dry Diaper - Jumbo Pack, Size 4, 34 diapers $10.99 = $49.98 - $10 off $49 code AFF10 + Free Shipping = $39.98 shipped - $14.97 refund for Parenting Magazine = $25.01 after rebate divided by 184 diapers ~ $.14 per diaper
*HOT* Diapers.com Deal ~ $10 off $49 + Free 2-day ship + $15 rebate!
Code: $10 off $49 your first diaper order AFF10
Diapers.com LINK Free 2-day shipping on $49, no code required.
Details for $14.97 REBATE off your first order of $15 or more Here's the banner for the Parenting Magazine Subscription (or $14.97 rebate if you don't want the subscription), you should see it when you view your cart
Here's the link to the details and rebate form http://www.diapers.com/helpcenter/parenting.htm
Diapers.com LINK
One example:Huggies Snug and Dry Diapers Extra Large Case, Size 4, 150 diapers $38.99 Huggies Snug and Dry Diaper - Jumbo Pack, Size 4, 34 diapers $10.99 = $49.98 - $10 off $49 code AFF10 + Free Shipping = $39.98 shipped - $14.97 refund for Parenting Magazine = $25.01 after rebate divided by 184 diapers ~ $.14 per diaper
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
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Week 7
Week 7: 1 100 lb container wheat
You can buy 25# bags at the church canning for a little more than $6.00 apiece. I think this is cheaper than buying it per can. If enough people want to, we could check out the sealer and buy our own cans and do it at the church some night. If you want to do this, leave a comment and I will get back to you!!
You can buy 25# bags at the church canning for a little more than $6.00 apiece. I think this is cheaper than buying it per can. If enough people want to, we could check out the sealer and buy our own cans and do it at the church some night. If you want to do this, leave a comment and I will get back to you!!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Week 6
Week 6: 1 bottle aspirin (500 tablets)
Simple enough!
Simple enough!
72 hour kit suggestions for the month:1 large candle, 3 day supply food (Milk carton with 2 liters of water) Water purifying tablets, supplies for infants
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Week 5
"There is no royal road to anything. Careful planning, hard work, and determination to reach an objective is the plan to success."
4 cans tomato soup
1 10 lb powdered milk (this is ALOT of milk. If you go to the cannery, you need to get 2-3 cans...each can is about 4 lbs)
Monday, January 26, 2009
MILK Update!!
Ok, so I went and bought like 4 cans of the powdered milk at Macey's. After talking to a friend I discovered something...they just put less in the container...that is why it is so inexpensive!
Here is the scoop:
Macey's Country Fresh milk is 33 oz = $5.99
Church Food Storage milk is 69 oz = $7.30 (used to be $13!!)
So, you get WAY more for your money at the Church.
I will be returning my milk to Maceys and going to the cannery. If anyone would like to join me(or have me do some for you), e-mail me and we'll go next week!
Here is the scoop:
Macey's Country Fresh milk is 33 oz = $5.99
Church Food Storage milk is 69 oz = $7.30 (used to be $13!!)
So, you get WAY more for your money at the Church.
I will be returning my milk to Maceys and going to the cannery. If anyone would like to join me(or have me do some for you), e-mail me and we'll go next week!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Week 4
1 bottle vitamins
Make sure you check expiration dates on these! Sams Club is an excellent place to buy large quantities of vitamins!
Make sure you check expiration dates on these! Sams Club is an excellent place to buy large quantities of vitamins!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Week 3
Week 3:
3 cans mushroom soup
1 2.5 lb peanut butter
Note: in 2 weeks, we will need to buy powdered milk. Macey's has a #10 can for $5.99. This is cheaper than the cannery! Buy a few!! This is a great price and goes off Tuesday...call all your friends and tell them!
3 cans mushroom soup
1 2.5 lb peanut butter
Note: in 2 weeks, we will need to buy powdered milk. Macey's has a #10 can for $5.99. This is cheaper than the cannery! Buy a few!! This is a great price and goes off Tuesday...call all your friends and tell them!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Correction
Clarice was right! The items on the list will be for 2 people. So you will just have to adjust accordingly! (Man, I bought A LOT of salt...fries anyone?!)
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Week 2
"When the time of need arrives, the time for preparation is past"
5 boxes of Macaroni and Cheese
4 cans tomato soup
Here is a recipe using tomato soup! Sounds good! I bet you could even do it in your crock pot!
Skillet Sweet & Tangy Chicken
From: Campbell's Kitchen
Prep/Cook: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's® Condensed Tomato Soup (Regular or 25% Less Sodium)
- 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups hot cooked rice
Directions:
Heat oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned.
Add soup, sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire. Heat to a boil.
Cover and cook over low heat 10 min. or until done.
Serve with rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories 501, Total Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 551mg, Total Carbohydrate 61g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 35g, Vitamin A 7%DV, Vitamin C 7%DV, Calcium 4%DV, Iron 21%DV
Using Campbell's® Condensed 25% Less Sodium Tomato Soup: Calories 501, Total Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 440mg, Total Carbohydrate 61g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 35g, Vitamin A 8%DV, Vitamin C 7%DV, Calcium 4%DV, Iron 20%DV
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Non Food List for January
Thank you Jana!
She was kind enough to give us a list of things that we can add to our $5 a week plan that are not food items, yet things that we need to have in case of disaster!
Here is what we need for January:
Batteries for flashlights and radio (if you do not have a flashlight and a radio get them)
(I was even thinking that a hand crank flashlight or radio could be a good idea...)
Try splitting a pack with your neighbor and buy them at Sams. Here is their price breakdown
AA - 36 count - $27
AAA - 28 count - $15
C - 12 count - $12
D - 12 count - $12
She was kind enough to give us a list of things that we can add to our $5 a week plan that are not food items, yet things that we need to have in case of disaster!
Here is what we need for January:
Batteries for flashlights and radio (if you do not have a flashlight and a radio get them)
(I was even thinking that a hand crank flashlight or radio could be a good idea...)
Try splitting a pack with your neighbor and buy them at Sams. Here is their price breakdown
AA - 36 count - $27
AAA - 28 count - $15
C - 12 count - $12
D - 12 count - $12
Saturday, January 3, 2009
New Year, Full Food Storage
Welcome ward members!
Here is our first week of purchases to eat our elephant one bite at a time. The first item we need to buy is:
2 cans tuna fish
2 boxes salt
If anyone has ideas on where to get the best deal, please post a comment! Happy shopping!
Here is our first week of purchases to eat our elephant one bite at a time. The first item we need to buy is:
2 cans tuna fish
2 boxes salt
If anyone has ideas on where to get the best deal, please post a comment! Happy shopping!
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