Day 16- 6 Layer Casserole

This was a normal meal in my household growing up. It filled you up, was hearty, and cheap to make. My mom made it a lot during the winter months. I now make it for my family and we all enjoy it a lot.

LAYER 1: 3-4 Peeled and Sliced Potatoes (Top the potatoes with salt and pepper)
Layer 2: Chopped Onions (I use dried minced onions, just sprinkle it over the top)
LAYER 3: 3-4 Peeled Sliced Carrots (Or a couple handfuls of baby carrots cut in half)
LAYER 4: 3/4 Cup Rice (NOT Instant)
LAYER 5: 1 pound Raw Hamburger crumbled on top
LAYER 6: 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce mixed with 1 can of water. Pour evenly over top

*Bake in a 9x13 pan for 1 1/2 hours at 350
*Top with Ketchup, if desired.

Day 15- Friendship Tea

I drank this ALL the time growing up. It is so yummy. This is a great tea to serve at a party or just have a container of it in your cupboard for cold days. I have also made a huge batch of this and put them in cute containers and gave them out for Christmas gifts. I LOVE this tea. :)

FRIENDSHIP TEA

INGREDIENTS

1 18 oz jar Tang (2 Cups)
1 Cup Instant Tea
2 Cups Sugar
1 pkg Presweetened Lemonade Mix
1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
3/4 tsp Cloves
1/4 Cup Red Hots Candy

*Mix all ingredients well.
*Store in airtight container
*Add a couple of TBL to an 8 oz cup of boiling water. Adjust to your taste.

Day 14- Homemade "Shake and Bake" (For Chicken)

This is one of my mom's recipes. It is so nice to have in the cupboard and it is WAY cheaper than buying the box of shake and bake.

INGREDIENTS:

2 Cups Bread Crumbs
1 Cup Cornmeal
2 Cups Flour
1 1/2 tsp Garlic
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Onion Salt
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Curry Powder
1/2 tsp Poultry Seasoning

*Mix all ingredients
*Store in airtight containers
*Bake chicken at 400 for 30-40 minutes

Day 13- Campfire Potatoes

INGREDIENTS:

5 Medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 Medium onion, sliced
6 TBL Butter
1/3 Cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 TBL Parsley
1 TBL Worcestershire Sauce
1/3 Cup Chicken Broth
salt and pepper

*Place potatoes and onion on foil. Dot with butter.
*Combine other ingredients.
*Sprinkle over potatoes.
*Pour on broth
*Place on grill for 35-40 minutes

Day 12- Hot Dog Casserole

This is a really special recipe to me. This was my favorite meal growing up. It is still yummy today. Every year, my mom would ask on our birthday what meal we wanted to have. Every year, I asked for Hot Dog Casserole.

INGREDIENTS:

1 12 oz pkg Macaroni rings
2 cups cottage cheese
2 1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 pkg hot dogs
2 eggs, beaten
parmesan cheese
Dried Oregano

*Cook Macaroni, Drain.
*Mix macaroni, cottage cheese, salt, pepper,cheddar cheese, eggs and hot dogs.
*Pour in 9x13 pan
*Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and oregano.
*Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, uncovered.

Day 11- Layered Chicken Cordon Bleu

This is a great one for a simple meal you can throw in the crock pot and not worry about.

LAYERED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

INGREDIENTS:

4 Chicken Breasts, halved
1/2 lb deli sliced cooked ham
1/2 lb baby swiss cheese, sliced
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Box Stuffing, Prepared

*Layer ingredients in order listed.
*Cover. Cook Low for 6-8 Hours.

Family Photos-- Fall 2011

Here are some of the Family Photos we took last weekend. One of my friends is a photographer, so we were out to Lyndon's grandmas house and took our family picture. We ultimately wanted one for our Christmas Card. :) We got one! :) YAY!

Here are some of our favorites.

Alden and Momma.




Family Picture




Our Buggie



Daddy and Alden




Bug!



Lyndon and I




LOVE





And....


Our Christmas Card Picture. :)