tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405393459426271542024-02-19T06:47:02.133-08:00Mrs. Cheek's KitchenBlessed. . . beyond measureElizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-69499257778939997562011-03-18T18:27:00.000-07:002011-03-18T18:33:22.372-07:00REAL REAL SADSo this last Saturday--exactly one week from my 32nd birthday--I washed my iphone. Yes, that is right, cold/cold 10 minute cycle. Yes, I did. I felt like my heart had been ripped out. It wasn't the phone---it was the 5 weeks of pictures I hadn't bothered to down load. I fall short in many ways as a mom,,, but by golly,,, each day is captured like 2-3 times a day in photos. I felt like the dog owner whose dog dies and never wants another dog because it hurt so bad to lose the first one. <br /><br />Well, I'm healing. I'm cooking,--some delicious stuff---wish you were here I would share--the food--but not the recipes--because you see I have NO time to share recipes. But, I'll be back and better than ever. I'm photographing and I'm praying that ole' white rice will dry her out! Does anyone know any other tricks??<br /><br />Have a wonderful day. Remember to look up...at him..eElizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-85225871256593316092011-02-09T11:48:00.000-08:002011-02-09T12:20:52.432-08:00PLEASE TRY THIS!! Enchilada casserole.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBPAuWg76QrGAkWI60u5BABN9frRXcHyIsCu55LBlsWd9EL2SIYYAx9gwa0yZZiKA5rDprVpvfRuGmE7KrhQ2CKOc0yRHvTV6OFTqx-oxu53eNVLAfyHbxkZUkCHsM-lPORzA39TpuG9C/s1600/IMG_0629.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571785960618480066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBPAuWg76QrGAkWI60u5BABN9frRXcHyIsCu55LBlsWd9EL2SIYYAx9gwa0yZZiKA5rDprVpvfRuGmE7KrhQ2CKOc0yRHvTV6OFTqx-oxu53eNVLAfyHbxkZUkCHsM-lPORzA39TpuG9C/s320/IMG_0629.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0E8_4cgl-l4IkcfIaOyAZ97FLasY-yWf4WSKIhIlZwoDqTDwxNhYUu7YLrIVDEvEwAgL_QY0ZGHIPeBSU0zxnO76N7wh6hPv5zIKMF5OQ_a9JbVhURnLY9BjP0WA3zKLX31WgfobfDBm/s1600/IMG_0634.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571785954823625762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0E8_4cgl-l4IkcfIaOyAZ97FLasY-yWf4WSKIhIlZwoDqTDwxNhYUu7YLrIVDEvEwAgL_QY0ZGHIPeBSU0zxnO76N7wh6hPv5zIKMF5OQ_a9JbVhURnLY9BjP0WA3zKLX31WgfobfDBm/s320/IMG_0634.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">Soo it is snowing--like crazy still. So what else to do but cook and eat. This was yummo and relatively EASY!!! Oh and before we get started somebody ask Mo how many times he has been bathed and changed today due to some unforseen circumstances in his pants??? Huh??? He's still cute though you have to admit. When will this end?? Nothing like a snow day at home</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">Enchilada Casserole</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">24 corn tortillas==I used white corn</span><br /></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">2 large cans of red Enchilada Sauce--I like Old El Paso</span><br /></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">1lb. ground beef browned with..</span><br /></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">2-3 green onions chopped and mixed in.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">1/2 large can of black olives chopped</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">16-24 oz. of cheese--shredded--I used Monterey Jack and Cheddar</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">1 can refried beans</span></div><div>Turn oven to 350. Grease 9x13. Layer in this order sauce---1/3 can or so to start, 6 corn tortillas, beef mixture,black olives, cheese, corn tortillas, sauce, beans (just dallop them on), cheese, corn tortillas, sauce, beef mixture, black olives, cheese, corn tortillas, sauce, beans, cheese, corn tortillas. Spread remaining beef (if you have any) followed by sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Spray foil with non stick spray and cover dish. Bake for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 30 minutes. Serve with fresh cilantro if you have it and sour cream. Yummy and much easier than enchiladas! </div></div>Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-26138102417627272362011-02-09T04:52:00.001-08:002011-02-09T11:48:33.989-08:00Enjoy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8iu__pF-QZGoPZnFS-k8hvkFxHkROwwcJKqe-GXNF9XVEtZT14u6BE8X96gIB1ncEHZ1zXq3Tz5NRPHkkEw2_3H69Q8GpqRwx718WeHg2D9JIz5S2-TKAqDgjm8cjByMgMCLhpoDIEcX/s1600/IMG_0592.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571672688803955794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8iu__pF-QZGoPZnFS-k8hvkFxHkROwwcJKqe-GXNF9XVEtZT14u6BE8X96gIB1ncEHZ1zXq3Tz5NRPHkkEw2_3H69Q8GpqRwx718WeHg2D9JIz5S2-TKAqDgjm8cjByMgMCLhpoDIEcX/s320/IMG_0592.JPG" /></a> Recent WAY fun trip to see the Lady Razorbacks play the Lady Vols of Tennessee. I loved it! Check out Airl's pimp new glasses. He is getting WAY to cool for me!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrJFxn3H7RMbZX4H3u0L7NvUbg7CWdmPgAekRM8WdXZ4Btfw1VingXNqPKHnWop4fg1cDjGpcA_jRrvbKRIjKA-btZRV5sv4LCuf27IdHtB7JRYZp-_UfHSlueqRgVcK4wOXNdtc6Jfnr/s1600/IMG_0589.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571672683295634514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrJFxn3H7RMbZX4H3u0L7NvUbg7CWdmPgAekRM8WdXZ4Btfw1VingXNqPKHnWop4fg1cDjGpcA_jRrvbKRIjKA-btZRV5sv4LCuf27IdHtB7JRYZp-_UfHSlueqRgVcK4wOXNdtc6Jfnr/s320/IMG_0589.JPG" /></a> Brooks ALWAYS tries to look away from the camera!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4w_pVgMk7YNiyf1WFFsFuJUb2m4jcuAMPA_BC_PJDd7BONqe8hnAgtOOfjqFDpM8xFn9RvS2zIaaUlpqnJ12ejyu41H8pF3F7qDE6VmRF6n0GaLemmpSETsKS3YsF18YkgiKOKXlzlDI/s1600/IMG_0586.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571672679594823234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4w_pVgMk7YNiyf1WFFsFuJUb2m4jcuAMPA_BC_PJDd7BONqe8hnAgtOOfjqFDpM8xFn9RvS2zIaaUlpqnJ12ejyu41H8pF3F7qDE6VmRF6n0GaLemmpSETsKS3YsF18YkgiKOKXlzlDI/s320/IMG_0586.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2X9cQKePUTVkbrSlWZErL_GC-S7758TmISDVnKH44VTrLkFLxYeV5foG8g2SLL8rmw2VntP8h4Zq62CZHlVOeVgvjYEQrB05FwgNOffjZic5oQjm5HmG31R6Jp296_mmFidHyfDJDIEW/s1600/IMG_0584.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571672677216280802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2X9cQKePUTVkbrSlWZErL_GC-S7758TmISDVnKH44VTrLkFLxYeV5foG8g2SLL8rmw2VntP8h4Zq62CZHlVOeVgvjYEQrB05FwgNOffjZic5oQjm5HmG31R6Jp296_mmFidHyfDJDIEW/s320/IMG_0584.JPG" /></a> Eating choc-chip cookies in the floor and above Kate with her cousin-in-law!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw55AJgBLH6dhmNowpr2AVkASGllPeEwN-SEFg66TMQZCu1HAHitLWCaspyUx96I4k1wznl7coXo2WFq3EfQ3Cn1xnJGK82z31LW8A2uTYER040mBA5m0inPTyNl64Oq3J3dF1TwPoNcgz/s1600/IMG_0459.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571672671510900706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw55AJgBLH6dhmNowpr2AVkASGllPeEwN-SEFg66TMQZCu1HAHitLWCaspyUx96I4k1wznl7coXo2WFq3EfQ3Cn1xnJGK82z31LW8A2uTYER040mBA5m0inPTyNl64Oq3J3dF1TwPoNcgz/s320/IMG_0459.JPG" /></a> On a cooking note check this out! YUMMO and mega quantity. I think this recipe could definitely be modified to your preference----but the basics ROCK---alfredo sauce + spaghetti sauce+salsa! Loved it! <a href="http://keeping/">Keeping up with the Joneses: Cheesy Baked Pasta</a>. (I'm not sure I linked this correctly so just go to <a href="http://www.kendallandkeith.blogspot.com/">http://www.kendallandkeith.blogspot.com/</a> and look it up. You won't be sorry!!! I'm out to watch snow and decorate Valentine boxes. </div><div>Thought you should know what I served for breakfast this a.m.--choco-pb-oats!! Yummo and so healthy! </div></div></div></div>Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-54384565456146654992011-02-06T18:16:00.000-08:002011-02-06T18:36:32.257-08:00Super Bowl MenuOk. So YUMMO. I seriously outdid myself tonight---and no pics to prove it---and no I didn't outdo myself but it was good!<br /><br />Buffalo Chicken Roll Ups<br /><br />Cooked Chicken shredded lightly seasoned with whatever:) I used seasoned salt.<br />Whole Wheat tortillas<br />Buffalo or BBQ sauce<br />Blue Cheese Dressing.<br /><br />Okay, do I need to explain what to do here? Roll em up and enjoy! Delicious--much better than classic wings! <br /><br />New To Me Cheese Dip<br /><br />1 lb. GOOD sausage<br />1 block cream cheese<br />1 can Rotel tomatoes<br /><br />Brown the sausage. Drain the fat. Add cream cheese and tomatoes. Melt together over medium heat. Enjoy!<br /><br />Peanut Butter Choco-Nana Smoothies<br /><br />1/2 banana<br />1 cup milk<br />2 T. peanut butter<br />2 scoops vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream<br />Squeeze or two---of choco. syrup<br />extra ice if desired<br /><br />Layer in order of ingredients listed and blend away! May need more or less milk, depending on desired thickness--can add bit of water to thin as well!<br /><br />Today as we were leaving for church, I quickly threw 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the crock pot with a little water, maybe 1/2 cup and some seasoned salt and ground black pepper. I set the cook time on 4hrs High and walked into bliss after church! It worked perfectly! I drained off the broth, shredded the breasts, added our favorite BBQ sauce and served Chicken BBQ sandwiches for lunch. Yummo, quick and easy. I also had enough chicken for tonight's wraps and for sure 3 lunches this week--all because of a little planning and small effort this a.m. !<br /><br />Tommorrow you may or may not get a picture of my snow bath yesterday! Yes, a snow bath. and it rocked!Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-88854189503982832072011-01-25T19:18:00.000-08:002011-01-25T19:30:24.371-08:00Hot ham and cheesePLEASE make this. I'm SERIOUS. These were OTT(over the top)!<br /><br />6 large hamburger buns<br />1 lb sliced ham--any kind will do<br />1lb swiss or provolone cheese sliced.<br />(Feel free to adjust amounts of ham and cheese to your preference).<br /><br />Make sandwiches. Place in greased 9x13. (I had to half one of the sandwiches to fit). Melt 3/4 stick of butter in small pan. Add 6-7 dashes of Worcestshire, 2 T. brown sugar, sprinkle of onion powder. Mix well. Bring to low boil. Remove from stove and pour mixture evenly over sandwiches. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. FABULOUS and so so easy! (The sauce makes the sandwich!)Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-4435313700824289182011-01-22T19:13:00.000-08:002011-01-22T20:05:11.748-08:00Someone cool read my blog. . .Yes, It's true. Someone cool has read my blog, not that YOU are not cool. You are loyal. You are stable. You know me and still love me, but really you must check this girl's blog out. She is WAY too cool.<br /><a href="http://www.hungryrunnergirl.com/">http://www.hungryrunnergirl.com/</a>.<br />YOU MUST check her out. And, after that link on over here and make these. They were a PAIN to make but YUMMO. We served with sour cream!<br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/09/simple-perfect-enchiladas/">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/09/simple-perfect-enchiladas/</a>Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-55971185237614644152011-01-17T20:03:00.000-08:002011-01-17T20:17:46.244-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8twSH3FTbWpJDsT0mMMGP-SqiTztyM5bsLnZ1_jZgBZ9MsykbUecXmfGss1RVcxjIm3ctb8XwM8kuTYBDU79mUQ8p-FKRs-Fg9RayT4IgtEu0PaBtHS_jB_aEMz48QWaqQQaf_gde58xc/s1600/IMG_0201.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8twSH3FTbWpJDsT0mMMGP-SqiTztyM5bsLnZ1_jZgBZ9MsykbUecXmfGss1RVcxjIm3ctb8XwM8kuTYBDU79mUQ8p-FKRs-Fg9RayT4IgtEu0PaBtHS_jB_aEMz48QWaqQQaf_gde58xc/s320/IMG_0201.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563374014957676530" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvKn1EWIS5bl8xc-7mBBdZtacqUeC5wEfX3gpcPc5TxizCknKwu32bk7QBDWaDD1iouTo910Qhj8eDqJBfkgWoVFikHMD1cJHX1KBtvzF-zCDmPXLdrp5WMIVupkH9uyx1n3tDk-KP2Gb9/s1600/IMG_0345.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvKn1EWIS5bl8xc-7mBBdZtacqUeC5wEfX3gpcPc5TxizCknKwu32bk7QBDWaDD1iouTo910Qhj8eDqJBfkgWoVFikHMD1cJHX1KBtvzF-zCDmPXLdrp5WMIVupkH9uyx1n3tDk-KP2Gb9/s320/IMG_0345.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563374010334647650" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfNEOZno05AxxZXVF9ZvNDW_ORt75xgFsddVPzBIFEIE06-tXWWjDaMrpBGU1E3VqZDwJGO3sZQVdqzfjFLuJmUPi_68hxpsZK2d83aSAnCiRVy-RGYmrFVScL7blqNLR1psJ8wgKcaQkW/s1600/IMG_0326.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfNEOZno05AxxZXVF9ZvNDW_ORt75xgFsddVPzBIFEIE06-tXWWjDaMrpBGU1E3VqZDwJGO3sZQVdqzfjFLuJmUPi_68hxpsZK2d83aSAnCiRVy-RGYmrFVScL7blqNLR1psJ8wgKcaQkW/s320/IMG_0326.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563374010718356546" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGO5ASn4MIfTQNR71TeoxTpEA8Jp97jACo3Q65nSBSLYy9C-r80xDdg9OS84lCXsqX9z3Dv9QlLjbsG7aYyt3_mRUHWsA2nlSlrNzuUFiQhKdW8IXwpe4OthNZE1SJ6s7UkyYyFhsqukoy/s1600/IMG_0322.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGO5ASn4MIfTQNR71TeoxTpEA8Jp97jACo3Q65nSBSLYy9C-r80xDdg9OS84lCXsqX9z3Dv9QlLjbsG7aYyt3_mRUHWsA2nlSlrNzuUFiQhKdW8IXwpe4OthNZE1SJ6s7UkyYyFhsqukoy/s320/IMG_0322.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563374003722694930" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbd5eZ9uHaCuOjUh7_-xpZ4T-MIULdI334HOFYYcMVXMBBl9U_QyvxSSbqD86q1_X_mKnn-W1ZD8fDUqTyqbdoh9P7ta4kc27fGQJ-ZIDe3_KHST9d2chx6vBaYv6-FqGOALgCbVIZm2-k/s1600/IMG_0314.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbd5eZ9uHaCuOjUh7_-xpZ4T-MIULdI334HOFYYcMVXMBBl9U_QyvxSSbqD86q1_X_mKnn-W1ZD8fDUqTyqbdoh9P7ta4kc27fGQJ-ZIDe3_KHST9d2chx6vBaYv6-FqGOALgCbVIZm2-k/s320/IMG_0314.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563374001871440210" /></a><br />So I am sitting here, past 10p, I need to be in bed. I want to post. I want to post so I remember the day. Lately, I've been showering all 3 together. It was hilarious tonight. Kate sitting on the shower bench, Brooks knealing in the floor and Mo going crazy. They love it. We just laughed. I only wished I had a camera and a dry shirt at this point. <br /><br />I hope you eat a half price Happy Meal tommorrow. I hope you hug your babies. I hope you read the word. I hope the roses smell especially sweet. I hope you kick butt tommorrow no matter what you do! <br /><br />On to food--We have discovered Nutella and the kids love it. I also have been mixing up their lunches a bit and that is fun! It doesn't have to be a sandwich every day! Also I hope you have been eating and buying Clementines/Cuties. They are so easy to peel and kids love them. <br /><br />Enjoy the pics--an update--variety of recents! Willie and I are friends now b.t.w. Awesome concert. . . I touched him you know. I still haven't washed that finger. . .Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-30220322473328164372011-01-16T18:55:00.000-08:002011-01-16T19:02:05.791-08:00YUMMY-cheesecake pieI wanted something quick, easy and yummy.<br /><br />Cheesecake pie<br /><br />1 shortbread or graham cracker crust<br />1 8oz block of cream cheese softened--I used 1/3 less fat<br />1 small container whipped topping--I used sugar free cool whip<br />1 1/2 tsp. vanilla<br />3 T. sour cream<br />1/3 cup sugar<br />Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and sour cream until combined. Fold in whipped topping. Pour mixture into pie shell and refridgerate for 3 hours. Serve with fruit, chocolate or caramel sauce. (I ate mine with caramel.) YUMMY!Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-80728267812497163442011-01-16T04:12:00.001-08:002011-01-16T18:55:42.703-08:00It's time to post<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKy33eKCGRfHnPpK1A4LPWSP7g5m8u1xvd2vi-XNiifX8KWI1VMAO8l0T3UWeQKfwZudIu-osmTiQG2obYk2R7f8baNNvKLsSSZ2sptGlMbuzjPJ9C5K5lAAqQrCt27OqFMbfP0EO3hdc/s1600/IMG_0445.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKy33eKCGRfHnPpK1A4LPWSP7g5m8u1xvd2vi-XNiifX8KWI1VMAO8l0T3UWeQKfwZudIu-osmTiQG2obYk2R7f8baNNvKLsSSZ2sptGlMbuzjPJ9C5K5lAAqQrCt27OqFMbfP0EO3hdc/s320/IMG_0445.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562892672935269010" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigl6ICyPAjtugvV8UOajKmsXLHKChPIARgEd1he6heggXWt9l4Uqng0GcsSHsSszyNXm_qJEm41KBtjudMt3I_wSEjzwQymcL-Kx1Ngma92yrd7m3JEXE3ib5nE0he2iRO85ZZ1nMD_o5b/s1600/IMG_0436.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigl6ICyPAjtugvV8UOajKmsXLHKChPIARgEd1he6heggXWt9l4Uqng0GcsSHsSszyNXm_qJEm41KBtjudMt3I_wSEjzwQymcL-Kx1Ngma92yrd7m3JEXE3ib5nE0he2iRO85ZZ1nMD_o5b/s320/IMG_0436.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562892673763442770" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJo676886a6ACCKgn-RNDhXgpZncVVrSmXFRQuaD8lViLcFRqBvln2XW118R3OvJZxtELkz2JWbsoutOqFl0bUNKSvgzVe_-TdeNbzQERixIDfDndPMhi20A3EggiT_qutgYTPxVkktvb3/s1600/IMG_0420.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJo676886a6ACCKgn-RNDhXgpZncVVrSmXFRQuaD8lViLcFRqBvln2XW118R3OvJZxtELkz2JWbsoutOqFl0bUNKSvgzVe_-TdeNbzQERixIDfDndPMhi20A3EggiT_qutgYTPxVkktvb3/s320/IMG_0420.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562892661299045794" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjOkPc3DAS4d29xVoOF_nDWE1LQYiahvHFsW6lbiUiQqKBayYTBuvBo5cJlD5mmKC7oJ3luZsh5y3eXew6Exh7oz0ko_Tz-2Me3650BnnNXPD9T5i3CfMg9oyEe118yJJP0EDX0WpgklGa/s1600/IMG_0409.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjOkPc3DAS4d29xVoOF_nDWE1LQYiahvHFsW6lbiUiQqKBayYTBuvBo5cJlD5mmKC7oJ3luZsh5y3eXew6Exh7oz0ko_Tz-2Me3650BnnNXPD9T5i3CfMg9oyEe118yJJP0EDX0WpgklGa/s320/IMG_0409.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562892656143141986" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJPWqZvlXtBN7Fhhv8O6pNlbM3euDqtaxJ0Y4lkiZfzkM-p4yLybzdzOm4r8-JWl0mFN4iGyOJCnxvGG8bGCkXoW3F9oBsk_iQNHPLoYq6tdEw_1ChkxJjLH4Lxnf5aIQQPaGDAsU6jG-/s1600/IMG_0406.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJPWqZvlXtBN7Fhhv8O6pNlbM3euDqtaxJ0Y4lkiZfzkM-p4yLybzdzOm4r8-JWl0mFN4iGyOJCnxvGG8bGCkXoW3F9oBsk_iQNHPLoYq6tdEw_1ChkxJjLH4Lxnf5aIQQPaGDAsU6jG-/s320/IMG_0406.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562892648987053666" /></a><br />Since I can't remember my blogger sign in, I know it is time to post. Whew---what a Holiday. So nice, so fun, so stressful at times. The kids were great, and we are off to a new year, new challenges and new beginnings. The kids--older two--are playing Upward, so we are at the gym this winter---seemingly lots with two of them playing. They LOVE Iexcel.com and Iphone games---which I discourage (the iphone games anyway). Iexcel is awesome! Satch continues to conquer and destroy--my house. And I continue to be blessed----beyond measure. That's right----you read it and I meant it. <br /><br />Airl continues his 2nd job as fill in preacher. (Check out Riversidechurch.com. and you can listen. Email me for the password.) Oh and yes, I have been in the kitchen, and taking pictures--but not both at the same time. <br /><br />So, I'm waiting for my iphone to update so I can show you some pics! Who knew you were supposed to hook up periodically for updates? Where is my brain? On to the kitchen, oh yes, I've been cooking. How does fajita soup, roasted pork, Spaghetti and meatballs, Mexican chicken, Baby Back Ribs, homemade choc. chippers, and broc. cheese casserole sound to ya? Huh, huh, ?? Can I get an AMEN! <br />Check out www.kendallandkeith.blogspot for the chocolate chip cookie recipe--delicious!<br />Fajita soup--make basic taco soup recipe only use a packet of Fajita seasoning plus 2T. of chilli powder, few dashes of cumin. It REALLY livens up the soup. It gives it a fresh lime flavor. <br />Baby Backs--Buy them on sale only!! Remove tough outer layer located on the back of the ribs. Sprinkle generously with desired Cajun seasoning or whatever favorite seasoning rub you have on hand. Rub the seasoning into the meat. Bake at 400 degrees in the oven for for 60ish minutes. (I was cooking 1 rack, split into two. I used a 9x13 lined with foil.). Remove from oven. Pour on your favorite BBQ sauce. Back to oven for another 15 minutes. Delicious--just look at the picture of MO! <br />Meatballs--Don't let meatballs intimidate you. 1 1/2lb. ground beef. 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 1/2cup Italian Bread Crumbs, 1 egg, red pepper flakes if desired. Mix together. Shape into balls of desired size. Bake on wire rack at 350 for 30min-1hr depending on size of balls. Throw into your favorite red sauce and enjoy over pasta. <br /><br />enjoy the pics. Cheek out for now.Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-43873391601668638922010-12-12T13:45:00.001-08:002010-12-12T13:50:32.820-08:00This is GREAT--Peanut Butter Fudge Delight.Peanut Butter Fudge Delight<br /><br />Melt 1 package of white almond bark. Add 1 cup crunchy peanut butter. Pour mixture into greased 9x13. Melt 4 Hershey Bars with Almonds. Dallop spoonfulls over almond bark mixture. Use a butter knife and create pretty swirls of chocolate in the almond bark/peanut butter mixture. Allow mixture to harden at room temp! Enjoy!Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-38118885982633548052010-12-11T16:10:00.000-08:002010-12-11T16:26:09.131-08:00Probably my favorite Holiday food.I know it's wierd. But, I'm wierd. I make this every year--at least twice--during the Holidays---and I love it. I don't really need a recipe anymore. I mostly just eyeball the ingredients. I recently discovered how wonderful caramel sauce is on top. <br /><br />Peanut Butter Pie--(Paula Deen's recipe adapted a bit!)<br /><br />1 three or four ounce package cream cheese<br />1 cup confectioner's sugar--I always use less<br />1/2 cup peanut butter--I always use more<br />1/4 cup evaporated milk--I use 1/8 cup of 2%<br />large container of cool whip--I use about 3/4 of it<br />8 inch graham cracker crust<br /><br />Whip the cream cheese until fluffy, then beat in the sugar and peanut butter. Slowly add the milk, blending well. Fold in the cool whip and spoon this into the graham cracker crust. Freeze 4 hours or overnight. Let pie thaw for 5-10 minutes before serving. Slice and serve with caramel sauce and extra cool whip. This pie keeps really well--just stick it back in the freezer.<br /><br />(I know I'm awful! I need to just follow the recipe as is! I just can't.)Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-33255590878803426682010-10-18T17:34:00.000-07:002010-10-18T17:59:28.288-07:00Mo's 1.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8JGtd666DcaOfebBJpGEVtpRU5SAbHn-QoPdv_kvD-GoAoDIHHr0pFaHFfy7YhfCaPhO9ZqsgV2K0SndCb2Tcd9qLMUJQsG-W3P9E9GcjTHb17CvGUnkJjVzxaLiEeXqhj1yNWdAdEREM/s1600/2372.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8JGtd666DcaOfebBJpGEVtpRU5SAbHn-QoPdv_kvD-GoAoDIHHr0pFaHFfy7YhfCaPhO9ZqsgV2K0SndCb2Tcd9qLMUJQsG-W3P9E9GcjTHb17CvGUnkJjVzxaLiEeXqhj1yNWdAdEREM/s320/2372.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529554354037597650" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoTXh9Z9fHi31dOEHM4Hbc2OUOeLs0AmwvYdlU2T22Y1EmVW7XvcsWsa3xa09aXmXnlealtH5nVGh_8Uxk8EIsoczdpdjmB5Wa0AsNjXbafTjd8liTTb0_JIEpJpJl5hHViwSgP4_wgiX/s1600/2371.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoTXh9Z9fHi31dOEHM4Hbc2OUOeLs0AmwvYdlU2T22Y1EmVW7XvcsWsa3xa09aXmXnlealtH5nVGh_8Uxk8EIsoczdpdjmB5Wa0AsNjXbafTjd8liTTb0_JIEpJpJl5hHViwSgP4_wgiX/s320/2371.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529553916799618706" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxkGV8-mEt3QJp93CARKnuoDJPcYjp5_oWsdgSWjzBI_Y35Sm8QEQGNzj3eAk99yMD8J-2kiZQnw0aXcN6xEWXVTtUZQtIiYTfi0qBnl0sAtagGAWWofCBmJAQlqlvW0N9Uw5Wn4oZmg2_/s1600/3960.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxkGV8-mEt3QJp93CARKnuoDJPcYjp5_oWsdgSWjzBI_Y35Sm8QEQGNzj3eAk99yMD8J-2kiZQnw0aXcN6xEWXVTtUZQtIiYTfi0qBnl0sAtagGAWWofCBmJAQlqlvW0N9Uw5Wn4oZmg2_/s320/3960.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529553665195925938" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrRQ4RJBHUWUB3QomPblJv2xmdS_lWECBjj8vtUS5gek2BnRIq4USrnAjjYmz9qZXrPh1LHvhDPVIHubFtN-ZapUg8c5S_0qYQErYohxzid981UEfLzK-TxV7xbeSermqOwhZ1pGLPAxf/s1600/3961.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrRQ4RJBHUWUB3QomPblJv2xmdS_lWECBjj8vtUS5gek2BnRIq4USrnAjjYmz9qZXrPh1LHvhDPVIHubFtN-ZapUg8c5S_0qYQErYohxzid981UEfLzK-TxV7xbeSermqOwhZ1pGLPAxf/s320/3961.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529553464897014210" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14M2_7CxCw3kaTtgXn9WNDPheZoKy83EllPITTOW9hO1Be0aC3337tMWRVE3uiiSUhIbD9DE9MAdKVxVbQvFEeIC4FBqBoBibUKOh6sRtKdwqPx-gvoMbZuEEYcdyDNLdqQpPpj1GM0X4/s1600/3973.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14M2_7CxCw3kaTtgXn9WNDPheZoKy83EllPITTOW9hO1Be0aC3337tMWRVE3uiiSUhIbD9DE9MAdKVxVbQvFEeIC4FBqBoBibUKOh6sRtKdwqPx-gvoMbZuEEYcdyDNLdqQpPpj1GM0X4/s320/3973.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529553172161399954" /></a><br /><br />Ok, so his name really isn't Mo. It's just what I like to call him. It is short for Satchmo. Maybe one day, when he's like 4, I'll call him his real name. Any rate, Mo's 1 now. I cannot believe it. He had a great birthday-pretty low key. We've all been puking around here courtesy of the stomach flu. E<br />P.S. Those fresh baby pictures of Mo--those are just an added bonus for reading this post. Yes, I know I'm crazy. (I just found them). Or maybe I'm just proud to have my computer back! Notice the size of that newborn's feet!Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-48518290304032105772010-10-13T20:47:00.001-07:002010-10-13T20:56:24.868-07:00You got a what?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_vc8J5uRmljESCSd_soucuEZrZo0ptthpzby14ceOC5EDFVUgR59bJEyL2lUiejS9MMNucOwxd1nTEZPeUPv4-QMr3I4IjnWYgpPxdhJ0QjnOntVLqCurjcdbA7WWdnYIkODvaFQGe2j/s1600/200px-IPhone_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_vc8J5uRmljESCSd_soucuEZrZo0ptthpzby14ceOC5EDFVUgR59bJEyL2lUiejS9MMNucOwxd1nTEZPeUPv4-QMr3I4IjnWYgpPxdhJ0QjnOntVLqCurjcdbA7WWdnYIkODvaFQGe2j/s320/200px-IPhone_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527743495843413586" /></a><br />Yeah, that's right. I'm the proud owner of an iphone and I thought you should know. <br />As far as the cooking goes, try this: <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9fzNRxdVHDIMIha6QfnWMI-URItbilWO8t4Td8Cmqdfm4vHOJ9kII49dzgRx0TKo4rwTBdWHcvTwGgnJmDtI143z65S3YlmqjIP-cMw3Ydsjs3_A4TC4kwtzzzSbhiR0McwY5G1Yisk7/s1600/WlmsChiliTexMexPK44270055A.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9fzNRxdVHDIMIha6QfnWMI-URItbilWO8t4Td8Cmqdfm4vHOJ9kII49dzgRx0TKo4rwTBdWHcvTwGgnJmDtI143z65S3YlmqjIP-cMw3Ydsjs3_A4TC4kwtzzzSbhiR0McwY5G1Yisk7/s320/WlmsChiliTexMexPK44270055A.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527744827531411762" /></a><br />with lots of beans. <br />Peace out. This soccer coaching is exhausting!Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-36757837779277790692010-09-29T18:08:00.001-07:002010-09-29T18:19:42.297-07:00Ode to Mo--He's sick againPoor Mo. Sick from just about day 1 of life! Meningitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, ear infections. Did I mention the loud screaming from day 1 as well? Ironically his name is Jeffrey Satchel. Do you know the meaning of Jeffrey? Divine peace, a peace from God. HMMMM. . . . <br /><br />Mo's Favorite Chops<br /><br />Desired number of pork chops-(I used 1/2 inch, bone in.)<br />3 parts soy sauce, 2 parts honey, 1 part oil, black pepper as desired.<br />Mix ingredients well. Marinate chops in mixture overnight. Bring chops to room temp. Grill 5-6 minutes a side on a medium-high heat grill. <br />So good, so tender.Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-80505185994822299342010-09-26T18:47:00.000-07:002010-09-26T19:34:53.045-07:00Weary. . .Do you ever get that way? If you told me you were, I would tell you to look up (at him). <br />Hey, somebody forgot to tell me that juggling work, kids, spouse, house, church, life in general was tuff. . . at times. <br />But then I remember my children are well, my belly is full and my pjs are warm. I think it is called perspective right? <br /><br />Eye of the Round Roast---by Paula Dean with my tweaks of course<br /><br />1 eye of round roast(be sure you know exact weight)<br />1/2 cup red Burgundy wine<br />1/3 cup soy sauce<br />fresh cracked pepper. <br /><br />Make marinade or wine, soy sauce and pepper. I used a large freezer bag. Add meat. Marinate overnight. Next day, place meat in shallow pan with a little of marinade. I foil lined my pan. Preheat oven to 500*. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes per pound of meat. Turn off oven and cover roast with foil. Leave in oven for 40 minutes for medium-rare roast.<br /><br />This was pretty good. I sliced that medium rare roast up pretty thin and then returned it to the warm au juice which cooked the beef a bit more. We made sandwiches on whole wheat buns with the beef and mozarella cheese/parmesan cheese. <br />Yummy.<br /><br />This next recipe was WAY TOO COOL! It is another Paula Dean with a huge variation. Don't knock it before you try it. My kiddos loved them! Lets just say, don't let the baby eat too many!<br /><br />Green Muffins<br /><br />1 cup self-rising cornmeal<br />1/2 cup self-rising flour<br />2 eggs<br />1/2 cup-3/4 cup canned turnip greens drained, 1/2 cup juice reserved <br />1/4 cup vegetable oil<br />1/4 cup sour cream<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350*. Grease a 12 cup muffin tin. Stir together cornmeal and flour in mixing bowl. Add the eggs, greens and juice, oil and sour cream. Don't overmix. Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes. <br /><br />This was WAY too cool. Paula uses home cooked turnip greens in her recipe which I'm sure is delicious as well! She also warms the muffin tins before filling with the batter. <br /><br />What I liked about the canned turnip greens versus home-cooked was of course the ease, and the kids ate their muffins with butter and honey. If using home-cooked I think the muffin could only be eaten savory. We also sampled the muffins with sour cream. <br /><br />My favorite pork chops<br />4-6 pork boneless pork loin chops about 1/2 inch thick<br />Italian bread crumbs<br />freshly ground black pepper<br />1 can of cream of mushroom soup<br />Italian seasoning<br />oil for browning<br /><br />Dredge chops in crumbs. I use a large storage bag for ease. Brown 2 minutes on each side in oil. (You don't need much oil here--only about 1/4-1/3 cup in large nonstick skillet). Place in greased 9x13. Mix can of soup with 1 soup can full of hot water. Add about 2-3 tsp. of Italian seasoning and 1 tsp. pepper to this mixture. Pour gravy over chops. Cover pan with foil and bake at 350* for 1 hour. <br /><br />Last night was the first night I used water instead of milk in the recipe. Guess what--it worked great, possibly better than milk! <br /><br />Well, I'm recipeeed out now, so I'm off to pack bags and finish the dishes.Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-39339443168077518282010-09-25T19:11:00.000-07:002010-09-25T19:20:10.593-07:00My dream. . .well, one of them, is to own a small scale catering business. This weekend I sort-a-maybe launched a little. I made birthday cakes(and decorated) for my cousins and a peach/pecan cobbler for a tail-gate party in Fayetteville. Granted it was mostly family at the party but still a possible launch.<br />Second, tomorrow is a shower at church and I made and decorated the cake (cupcakes). I think they turned out great! I had SO much fun making everything. I have been cooking lots and lots lately. I guess I'm stressed. I cannot wait to share. The list includes the above menitioned and homemade applesauce, no-bake cookies, "green" muffins, peanut butter bread, biscuits, pork chops and gravy, and eye-of-the-round roast.Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-6839779182693310752010-09-24T12:35:00.001-07:002010-09-24T12:47:50.730-07:00Soccer mom?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi427diztayQ7EruI27ESPFlExw7vlVXPTIgBAc6qwqM7B2oCRBp1WzguundEmxQfbKbHD0VN4ibybjBDji8NzpKhR42rRTCdCeb3Ddp4QEi5tLeaXsnFk0n4ok4PRz_GBYzJCyfv0PDXB/s1600/team+pic%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi427diztayQ7EruI27ESPFlExw7vlVXPTIgBAc6qwqM7B2oCRBp1WzguundEmxQfbKbHD0VN4ibybjBDji8NzpKhR42rRTCdCeb3Ddp4QEi5tLeaXsnFk0n4ok4PRz_GBYzJCyfv0PDXB/s320/team+pic%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520567587926937026" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNKxiNSNPrQUgoAuWjsqMjWL7Ad4dPXkTB8NpL2qvvpj0bliqYqJSbM_VtEDDvMRIMImIbsnatnLgW9Himi3EcxoTdeP7hd1rJd4unCK3Jw0uXR1FPXsS3n7ERGbjcQrtPFb9zQV-sobwv/s1600/brooksalone%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNKxiNSNPrQUgoAuWjsqMjWL7Ad4dPXkTB8NpL2qvvpj0bliqYqJSbM_VtEDDvMRIMImIbsnatnLgW9Himi3EcxoTdeP7hd1rJd4unCK3Jw0uXR1FPXsS3n7ERGbjcQrtPFb9zQV-sobwv/s320/brooksalone%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520567583185613602" /></a><br />Well, I don't know about that. But, I had to share. I'm coaching Brooks' team and I love it! We have a great time. Kate is my assistant coach. Satch crawls around and eats grass. Last night was our first game. We won! WOOHOO!<br />Next week I think we will work on spreading the field a little better and not crowding the ball! (The age division is for 4-6yos).<br />This weekend. . . cakes, cakes and more cakes! Have you ever tried to make bright red buttercream icing?Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-32708945141738287652010-09-20T19:25:00.000-07:002010-09-20T19:39:25.505-07:00"MOM. . . . .(true story--hey wait, ALL my stories are true.)<br /><br />there is a ring."<br />I reply,"There is a what?."<br /><br />"A ring,come see, there is a ring in this toilet." says my soccer star son.<br /><br />Thats right. Thats my toilet cleanin' boy. Please don't have him over unless you've cleaned! <br /><br />Fancy Pork Loin Roast<br /><br />You know us, we're pretty fancy right? Well, this sure looks fancy and tastes pretty yummy! <br /><br />1 3# or so pork roast<br />fresh mushrooms and onion--about 1/2 cup of each--more or less fine. Sprinkle these veggies with seasoned salt and pepper.<br />turkey bacon<br />brown sugar<br /><br />Slice pork roast open length wise. Fill with mushrooms and onions. Place roast back together. Tie with twine. Wrap roast (widthwise) with bacon strips real pretty like. Use toothpicks if you like to hold bacon in place. Sprinkle with good amount of brown sugar. Bake at 425* for 25 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 and continue baking for another 60-70 minutes or so.(use your meat thermometer!)So pretty and yummy. I baked mine on a roasting rack.Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-61984132714689866762010-09-14T19:17:00.000-07:002010-09-14T19:35:09.486-07:00Wounds and StepsGimini-Christmas! Is that even how you spell it? Brooks had pre-K today. I had a break at work, so I rushed over to pick him up. We have a fold-down desk in the hall at work. I put it up so God- love- him he wouldn't run into it yet again. (It's eye level). <br />Well, someone unfolded it and BAMMO he nailed it just under his left eye. Thank you God he didn't nail the eye! I could have cried with him. He cried and cried. It drew blood. I thought he might need a stitch, but he didn't. SHOO! <br /><br />I thought I had this day whipped. Then. . . <br />enter Sis-limping! Limping? Kids DON'T limp. She had a small abrasion on the bottom of her foot from stepping on one of Brooks' toys a few days ago. I took a fresh look this evening. 3 WORDS--green, streaks and red. You get it? Yeah that's right. It's 6 p.m., she's infected and streaking!! So, nothing else to do--load her up and take care of it. Right? What a tuff gal she is! I returned to clinic with her, cultured, cleaned and injected! <br /><br />Mother kept the boys while we dealt with Kate. She just called and informed me that while we were gone--Mo stepped X 2! <br /><br />Oh yes and I'm going to see Mercy Me. WOOHOO! <br /><br />Live in His Love tomorrow. . . Let Him love you. . .EElizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-48689057649030441712010-09-12T17:32:00.000-07:002010-09-12T17:44:24.711-07:00New recipes and a new babyHe's a new baby. The tubes have made ALL the difference. Very limited screaming and LOTs of playing. I'm so happy for him!<br />Did I mention I'm a soccer coach? Yes, that's right and no, I've never played a day in my life.<br /><br />I love cooking w/o recipes. Herein is the joy of cooking. I hope you cook w/o recipes too. There is no need-well--except for with desserts! Follow recipes to a T with desserts! <br /><br />Eggplant Parmesan--easy style and SO good for you.<br /><br />Slice desired amount of eggplant--I did 4 medium sized eggplants--about 1/3 inch thick. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 400* for 6 minutes a side. Add salt and pepper before roasting. <br /><br />Layer roasted eggplant with jarred marinara sauce in greased 9X13, alternating layers, starting and beginning with sauce. (I used about 1/2 jar of sauce). Sprinkle top with Italian seasoning and black pepper. Top with shredded mozarella---however much you like. ( I do believe in shredding my own cheese--don't buy the pre-shredded if you can help it. The blocks are SO much better and you can use less). Seal with foil and bake at 350* for 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Remove foil. Top with desired amount of grated Parmesan cheese. DON'T replace foil. Return to oven for 10 more minutes. So DELICIOUS and SO GOOD for ya! <br /><br />Mo (a.k.a. Satch)meter--He gave this one a 10 before he started breaking out!Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-61835456269902020632010-09-10T12:32:00.000-07:002010-09-10T19:57:47.984-07:00TUBES and what-notWELL, well, well. What a week is all I have to say. Oh, don't worry, I've been in the kitchen and EVERYWHERE ELSE it seems. I took Satch this a.m. (at 5:30) to have bilateral tubes placed in his ears. I was very concerned about this, but it went so well. Thank you God. I also got 30 minutes after the procedure to rock him, nurse him, thank God for him in the stillness and darkness of the recovery area. It was so nice. In honor of Satchel:<br /><br />Smothered Steak--Satchel Style<br /><br />cube steak-desired amount--I did about 5-6 large steaks<br />3/4 cups Panko crumbs, 3/4 cups Italian Bread crumbs mixed together<br />canola oil for frying<br />2 packets brown gravy mix--the "make on the stove" kind--you know REAL easy--you just add water--go ahead and make it and use a little extra water<br /><br />Dredge both sides of steaks in crumbs. Set aside. Heat about 1/2 cup canola oil in large nonstick pan. (medium-high heat). Brown steaks for about 2 minutes a side. Place browned steaks in Crock-Pot. Feel free to pile em' in on top of one another. Pour brown gravy over top and cook away--for like 6 hours on low. YUMMO! Super tender and flavorful. <br /><br />NOTE--I have an oval crock pot. This meat does best when cooked in lots of gravy, so if you need 3 packets, feel free. Just try to make sure meat is mostly covered with gravy.Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-81029003899517785872010-09-05T12:38:00.000-07:002010-09-05T13:10:43.264-07:00Sweet Dumpling Squash<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIta4NMD7a-7F4xho7roViyBSsW9ucL5b49fwq9bFQyYA5c12zXjJL9tEtEP-Qri_PGUw4DlFMciwEoDW2wKx-zN6HmQxj9MPMOF2TLe72gUwfDviDU5PcW8TPcictc6hdYLb5P-D_YfcC/s1600/3054414513_e1cfd2882f%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIta4NMD7a-7F4xho7roViyBSsW9ucL5b49fwq9bFQyYA5c12zXjJL9tEtEP-Qri_PGUw4DlFMciwEoDW2wKx-zN6HmQxj9MPMOF2TLe72gUwfDviDU5PcW8TPcictc6hdYLb5P-D_YfcC/s320/3054414513_e1cfd2882f%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513523063585835170" /></a><br />No, not a new nickname for Airl. An awesome new addition to my dinner arsenal. It looks like a pumpkin and tastes kind of like a sweet potato. The kids LOVED it. Here is the scoop:<br /><br />Sweet Dumpling Squash--oven roasted<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350*. Remove excessive stem from squash. Slice squash lengthwise in half. Scoop out the few seeds. Place desired number (skin side up) in greased 9x13 with bit of water in bottom of pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes--depending on number of squash and their size. Remove from oven. Turn squash over(skin side down now). Fill with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon (if desired). Some of mine were so sweet they didn't need any sugar, just a pinch of salt. Return to oven for another 10 minutes or until fork tender. Delicious. I prefered these over the Butternut variety. <br /><br />Tomorrow I am going to fry them. Did I mention I purchased 30 lbs. of the squash? Yes, I know. And so does my poor husband.Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-81594072196005596552010-09-03T19:18:00.000-07:002010-09-03T19:28:39.114-07:00"Krystal" Burgers1.5 lbs. ground beef lean <br />1 packet onion soup mix<br />lots of fresh ground black pepper<br /><br />Mix together(hands here). Flatten out to about 1/4-1/2 inch on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375* for 20ish minutes. Cut in small squares. Serve on "brown and serve" rolls or buns if desired. I froze a bunch of these and have been putting them in Airl and Brooks' lunch. Can add mustard/pickle if desired.Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-60165231597037928022010-09-02T18:47:00.000-07:002010-09-02T18:58:34.837-07:00He's 5. . .and I'm not coping well. It really doesn't seem possible that 5 years ago today I told those nurses, "I'm sorry ya'll. . . this baby's coming. . . ". I really tried to not deliver him in the wheelchair. <br /><br />I cannot believe he is 5. He started Pre-K. It has been like him starting school for me. It is so tough to let them go. . . <br /><br />And then today, I was distracted---the baby was sick. <br /><br />This is when you pray hard and look up. . . and pray that they always look up. . . <br /><br />the perfect Buttercream frosting (for any little boy's birthday cake)<br /><br />2 sticks butter softened for about 1 hour at room temp.<br />whip it I say whip it.<br />Gradually work in about 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar.<br />Add 1-2 tsp. of vanilla extract now.<br />whip it.<br />Add 4-5 tsp. milk.<br />whip it.<br />Add another 1/2 cup or so of powdered sugar until desired consistency. <br /><br />So delicious and so easy. Extra easy if you own a stand mixer. <br /><br />Note--You can easily add cocoa to this or a different variety of extract. If you add cocoa you may need to add more milk. I also added food coloring to some of mine and piped it on the cake using a plastic storage baggie with the corner snipped off of it.Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640539345942627154.post-19592202251382606412010-08-31T17:36:00.000-07:002010-08-31T17:47:40.190-07:00Butternut SquashSo busy here. Today I cooked a "mess" of butternut squash. My kids loved it and so did their mom. Wait, I loved it! <br /><br />Butternut Squash<br /><br />Squash-halved lengthwise.(Cut from bottom of squash up towards stem, much easier). De-seed. Place halves skin side up in greased 9x13 with approximately 1/2 inch water in bottom of pan. Bake for 30 ish minutes. After 30 minutes, turn squash over (flesh side up). Sprinkle with butter and brown sugar--if desired. Bake another 10 ish minutes until fork tender. Adjust cooking time based on size of squash. Mine were pretty large. <br /><br />I knew I would be pushed for time tonight and we would be STARVING! What's new you say? So, I placed 3 large butternut squash-halved, skin side up in large roasting pan, with bit of water. I had to semi-stack the squash, so it would ALL fit in the roasting pan. I sealed it with foil. I then slow cooked it at 300 degrees for about 2 hours. It was perfect. No trouble.Elizabeth Cheekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820961765942811305noreply@blogger.com0