Category Archives: Super Easy to Make

August 25, 2011 · 8:44 am

Fruity Peanut Butter Breakfast Sushi

My oldest loves banana dogs and this is similar to that, but with a twist because you can call it sushi. 🙂 Your kids will love saying they’re having sushi for breakfast. This is also great because they’re getting fruit, grains and a protein all rolled into one tasty dish.

Ingredients:
1 slice of bread (crusts removed)
Peanut butter
1 banana (and some strawberries too if you have them)

Instructions:
Spread peanut butter on bread.

Place banana and thinly-sliced berries at one end of the bread.

Starting with the fruit side, roll into a tube, pressing gently.

Cut into about four pieces California Roll style.

What did the family think? Our oldest had this for breakfast yesterday with a fruity breakfast smoothie. He was a little skeptical at first, but it turned out he loved it.

Where did this recipe come from? Parents Magazine, November 2006, page 189

Photo by me

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August 24, 2011 · 3:30 pm

Fruity Breakfast Smoothie

There is not an exact science as to how we make these, but they are pretty popular around here. Sometimes we have them with breakfast and sometimes they are just a healthy snack. Last night we had them for dessert.

Ingredients:
1 banana (about a 1/2 cup)
6 oz yogurt (your favorite flavor, we usually use strawberry or blueberry)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup orange juice

Instructions:
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.

What did the family think? I like these and so does our oldest. They are too fruity for my hubby and our youngest does like these, but usually opts for something else for breakfast instead.

Where did recipe come from? Me

Smoothie with Breakfast Sushi…that recipe’s coming tomorrow!
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August 17, 2011 · 3:15 pm

Lemon Pepper Salmon

This is one of my favorite ways to make salmon. It is so easy and so good and is ready in a snap.

Ingredients:
1 lb. salmon
Lemon Pepper

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Sprinkle salmon with lemon pepper. I would say about 1-2 tsp. I put enough on to cover it fairly well, but not enough so that it looks like it’s coated in it.

Bake for about 20 minutes.

What did the family think? I have made this many, many times and it is a winner every time. (P.S. When I say it’s a winner, I mean hubby and I love it. The kids won’t touch it.)

Where did this recipe come from? I just made this one up myself.

Photo from mccormick.com

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August 16, 2011 · 9:46 am

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

Recipes don’t come much easier than this and the result is fantastic.

Ingredients:
4 ears fresh corn

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place corn husks directly on the oven rack and roast for 30 minutes or until corn is soft.

Peel down the husks and use as a handle when eating.

What did the family think? Everyone loved it! I think the boys’ favorite part was using the husks as a handle.

Where did this recipe come from? Food Network

Photo from cookstr.com

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August 3, 2011 · 5:41 pm

Pesto and Tomato Naan Pizzas

The pictures of this pizza from Simply Scratch were enough to make me want to try it. I am glad I did.

Ingredients:
2 whole pieces of Naan (I bought mine at the store. I didn’t make them.)
4 tablespoons Basil Pesto, more or less to taste
1 Large Tomato, sliced thin
6 oz. Fresh Mozzarella, sliced thin
Kosher Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Red Pepper Flakes, for garnish {optional}

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Place naan on a sheet pan and spread with equal amounts of pesto on each. Top naan with slices of tomato, season with kosher salt and black pepper, and finally with some mozzarella slices.

Place in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes OR until cheese is melted and the crust is a deep golden and crispy. Let cool for a few minutes and serve!

Did I change anything? I also added a little spicy ground Italian sausage.

What did the family think? Hubby was out of town, but the boys and I liked it. I did change one of the pizzas to a tomato sauce for the pickiest eater in our house.

Where did this recipe come from? Simply Scratch

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July 25, 2011 · 9:38 am

Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad

This salad is so bright and summery. It’s beautiful on the plate and it tastes great, too.

Instructions:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 5 ears)
1 1/2 cups diced avocado (1/2-inch pieces)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup finely diced red onion

Instructions:
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.

Add the corn, avocado, tomatoes, and onion and toss to mix. Serve at room temperature.

Did I change anything? I didn’t use fresh corn. I used canned corn. I know, I know. I should have used fresh, but I knew it would be way faster if I just used canned. I also used way, way, way less red onion than this recipe calls for.

What did the family think? Note to self: Hubby does not like canned corn in any dish ever. I thought the salad was awesome. It was so summery and it went perfectly with the salmon we had with it.

Where did this recipe come from? Family Fun

photo from Family Fun

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July 23, 2011 · 3:49 pm

Heirloom Tomato Sandwich

I wait every year for JUST the right time to make these. It’s a small window, but it is worth the wait every time.

Ingredients:
1 heirloom tomato
2 pieces of good quality sandwich bread, toasted
Mayonnaise
Salt, optional

Instructions:
Slice the tomato into thick slices.

Spread mayo on the toast.

Put about two tomato slices on the toast. Sprinkle with salt if you’d like.

Assemble your sandwich and eat. Enjoy!

What did the family think? I am the only one who eats these. They just don’t know what they’re missing which is fine with me because I wouldn’t want to share anyways.

Where did the recipe come from? My dad used to eat tomato sandwiches all the time with TONS of mayo.

photo from Skippy’s Vegetable Garden

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July 21, 2011 · 10:27 am

LeeAnn and Alton’s Mac and Cheese

We are always willing to try a new mac and cheese recipe and this one did not disappoint. The best part was that my 9-year old made it almost entirely by himself.

Ingredients:
1/2 pound elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
6 ounces evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
8 to 10 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded

Instructions:
In a large pot cook the pasta to al dente and drain. Melt the butter in the pot and return pasta to the pot. Toss to coat.

In the meantime whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard. Mix into the pasta. Add the cheese and stir over low heat until melted and creamy.

We had this with rotisserie chicken and some cantaloupe.

What did the family think? We’ve never met a mac and cheese we didn’t like.

Where did this recipe come from? I got it from LeeAnn. She got it from Alton.

photo from LeeAnn

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July 15, 2011 · 6:09 pm

Campfire Chocolate Bananas

We have been out in the woods for the past few days biking, hiking and beach combing. We had such a great time and on top of the traditional s’mores, we also tried out another sweet treat for around the campfire or the grill, whichever one works for you.

Ingredients:
Bananas
Chocolate chips or chocolate squares
Marshmallows (optional)
Aluminum Foil

Instructions:
Just slice open a fairly firm banana length-wise with the peel still on, making sure not to cut all the way through. Then stuff it with chocolate (and maybe some marshmallows) and wrap it in aluminum foil.

Place it on the grill (or in your campfire) as the coals die down.

You’ll know they’re ready to be eaten when the peel is black, the banana is soft and the chocolate is all melty. It won’t take long…3-5 minutes tops…if the coals are still hot. Cooking time will vary greatly depending on how hot your fire is. We just kept checking on it, pulling it out with tongs, checking, wrapping it back up and placing it back in the coals until it was ready.

Scoop into a bowl or just eat straight out of the banana peel.

Did I change anything? We didn’t add any marshmallows. We just used chocolate.

What did the family think? Only two of us tried it, but it was REALLY good. It would have been super, duper good with some vanilla ice cream on the side.

Where did this recipe come from? Slashfood

photo from Slashfood

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July 13, 2011 · 8:44 am

Kicked Up Cole Slaw

I loved, loved, loved this cole slaw. It is still definitely cole slaw, with just a little more kick to it.

Ingredients:
1 bag of shredded slaw mix
2 carrots, shredded
1 red bell pepper, sliced very thin and cut in smaller pieces
2 green onions, sliced
2-3 ears grilled corn (kernels sliced off) or 1/2 cup frozen corn (defrosted) or canned
handful of chopped cilantro
1 cup chipotle or spicy ranch (I used Brianna’s Chipotle Cheddar dressing)
2 tablespoons mayo
a few splashes apple cider vinegar
fresh ground pepper

Instructions:
In large bowl combine ranch dressing, mayo, vinegar and black pepper.

Add vegetables (minus cilantro) and toss until fully dressed.

Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Toss in cilantro right before serving.

Did I change anything? I left out the carrots since there were carrots in the slaw mix I used. I also changed the original dressing. The creator of the recipe used Marie’s Chipotle Ranch, but I couldn’t find that.

What did the family think? I LOVED it! Hubby liked it, but wished I hadn’t put corn in it. The boys aren’t huge cole slaw fans…they have no idea what they’re missing.

Where did this recipe come from? Aggie’s Kitchen

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