Monthly Archives: May 2015

Weekly Menu Plan #30

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Cooking for the Fam

Katie’s plan: Slow cooker pumpkin chili with fixings, corn muffins, pineapple, dark chocolate cheesecake-filled cupcakes Family birthday party Leftovers Family birthday party and cookout Memorial Day cookout: grilled chicken, toasted breads, various fresh fruits, chips and salsa, spinach-artichoke dip, lemonade, … Continue reading →

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Love Is a Peanut Butter Cookie

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Cooking for the Fam

Confessions of a peanut butter addict: I eat peanut butter by the spoonful. No, I’m not talking about a tiny teaspoon of peanut butter or just licking the knife after making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I’m talking serving … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Caviar (Avocado, Corn, & Tomato Salsa)

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Cooking for the Fam

I was introduced to this salsa in college. It is so colorful and vibrant – from the green avocado, onions, and cilantro and the red tomatoes and yellow corn – and it smells fantastic. It’s great to make a few … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu Plan #29

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Cooking for the Fam

Katie’s plan: Chicken stirfry (leftover), rice, pumpkin scones, apricots Tex-Mex Cobb Salad, Pumpkin-Chai Soup Leftovers Mini Meatloaves, seasoned baked French fries, steamed carrots and broccoli, homemade applesauce English muffin pizzas, raspberries and apples Pulled pork with homemade hamburger buns, cowboy … Continue reading →

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Fruit-Topped Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Cooking for the Fam

Doesn’t this just look pretty? I love this dessert. It’s celebration food at its finest: bold, decorative, bright pops of color. Contrasting flavors and textures. Creamy and tangy and tart and sweet. Crunchy and chewy and soft. It could be … Continue reading →

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Homemade Buns: 2 Recipes, 3 Ways

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Cooking for the Fam

Once I started making all of our bread myself, I figured that I should likewise make our hamburger and hot dog buns. That’s a thing to do, right? It turned out to be more challenging than I thought. Some recipes … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu Plan #28

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Cooking for the Fam

Katie’s plan: Dinner with family, brought apple crisp Slow Cooker Taco Soup with sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips; Fazoli’s copycat breadsticks, rice Mother’s Day cookout with family: brought pasta salad, French fries, and strawberry shortcake Chicken Stirfry, … Continue reading →

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Chicken Parmesan Showdown!: Traditional v. Deconstructed

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Cooking for the Fam

I often find that my kids’ palates are disappointingly narrow. I spend a good bit of time thinking about ways to get them to try and eat new foods. After having Chicken Parmesan for dinner at Theresa’s house one evening, … Continue reading →

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Fried Rice

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Cooking for the Fam

My kids are finicky eaters, to be sure. But this dish has always been a family favorite. My mom used to make it when I was little, and though I have tweaked it here and there (increased the eggs, added … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu Plan #27

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Cooking for the Fam

Katie’s plan: Leftovers Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup (with avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips), apricots Brats and hot dogs, homemade hot dog buns, twice-baked potatoes, corn on the cob, green grapes, salad with fixings Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki, … Continue reading →

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