I LOVE to BAKE….
When I bake I like to use a simple recipe that doesn’t over complicate my life… Read the rest of this entry
May30
Vanilla Cake
Tag Archives: menu
May5
Cinco De Mayo
I believe I may have been Hispanic in my past life and funny enough there were many times when I was in college (in Austin, Texas) that so many people would speak to me in Spanish assuming I was. I probably disappointed them when I’d reply in Arabic just for kicks!
Looking back at the 4 years when I was there I really should have lived up “Cinco De Mayo” a lot more. Off course I find myself looking back at MANY situations now and thinking “If only I knew then what I know now” The good thing is as we grow we realize the importance of the little things and try to make up for it all.
So because the weekend is always crammed with all sorts of things and weather is unpredictable we decided to seize the day and have a Barbecue a little earlier….
Soon on the blog will be the recipe for the Maple Pecan Chocolate Balls
Making Life Memorable with every meal!
Sep14
One Pot Meal
I am easily inspired on a daily basis by little things I come across to make this blog interesting to different type of moms.
When I say different kinds I mean not every mom is a crafter, baker or “busy body” like me.
But one thing is for sure is that EVERY mom always has the “what’s the meal of the day?”
One of the many E-newsletters I receive is that of Martha Stewart. I am also proud that I have been nicknamed “SAMartha” and hope to someday build an empire like her. But for the time being I’m happy being a mommy that gets to post what I love to do.
Last Friday there was a challenge for a “one pot” meal so I decided to share one of my own creations of a “one pot” meal on the blog since I’d probably not qualify for Martha’s challenge…. I am millions of miles away after all!
Easy Child-Friendly Chili
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
250g Minced Meat
1 large Onion, diced (that means chopped reeeeeally small)
2 cloves Garlic, Crushed
1 Carrot, Diced
1 Green Pepper, Diced
1 Red Pepper, Diced
1 can chopped tomato, undrained
1 can Red kidney beans, undrained
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large pot heat olive oil, add onion & garlic and fry until golden.
Add minced meat and cook stirring constantly until all browned.
Add all other ingredients except the water and combine well, stirring constantly until the carrots are slightly tender.
Add water, mix & let simmer 20 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
All done!!
I hope that this has inspired you for your next meal!!
Enjoy Making Life Memorable your way!
Aug18
My Mission Week
It’s funny how sometimes life takes over and you’re just busy doing your daily routine that it takes you maybe days (or months) to realize that you’ve lost your groove.
In my case it could be overwhelmed with life. Apart from the punches it has thrown at us, we ( my husband and I) have kept it together this past year. Hoping that come September our mission to keep on track should fall into place (insert prayer here!)
I’ve taken these past few days to make a list of the things that I have to get back on the wagon. The first I shared with you yesterday which was the “Return of blogging” so mission one seems to go as planned as I’m still typing
Sep25
Baked Chicken Strips
I’ve shared with you a few of the “sweet” tasting foods and it’s time to share something from the savory department.
I’m an advocate of home made and freezing over buying something from the frozen section at the grocery store. How can “fresh” meat last for 2 years? Doesn’t make sense to me. PRESERVATIVES!!! If I can avoid it then I will.
Not to say I don’t indulge one in a while but when it comes to the kids I’d rather not.
My baked recipe uses fresh chicken breasts that I prepare and freeze for up to 6 months and tastes fabulous, if I may say so myself. The added health perk is I don’t fry I bake them and they turn out just as crispy.
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 1/2 Cup breadcrumbs
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Flour
1/2 Cup Butter
Directions:
Preheat oven 175 degrees C (350 degrees F)
Coat each strip of chicken in the flour followed by dipping in the egg then coating in the breadcrumbs.
Place on a cookie sheet.
If you intend to freeze place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 20 minutes until the breadcrumbs holds, remove from cookie sheet and place in an airtight container place aluminum foil in between layers, return to freezer. Stores up to 6 months.
To cook:
Melt butter in microwave.
Pour melted butter on each strip. bake in the oven for 15 minutes, turn each strip and bake for additional 5 minutes.
The same baking method is used for frozen strips but add an additional 10 minutes to the baking.
This recipe is great because you can make a really big batch and freeze. Useful for lunch box, birthday party menu, play dates and quick dinners.
Sep23
Recipe Sharing!!
I hope you enjoyed last weeks series of posts about how you can plan your child’s next birthday with my simple tips.
I still have so much more to add to the theme that I’ve decided to have a follow-up series with more details to birthday planning.
I’ll be posting my best recipes that are great to cook ahead of time so you can be free the day of the birthday to do your last minute setup, decorating and socializing with other parents.
On Saturday I posted the best ButterCream frosting in the whole wide world! It’s fail proof and you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Stay tuned for my Vanilla Cake and Chocolate Fudge cake. Both are mild in sweetness and go perfectly with the ButterCream frosting.
I’ll also share a few of my signature savory dishes like “Easy Cheesy Pasta bake” and my famous “Pasta in Pink Sauce.”
Creamy potato Salad and my favorite Asian Salad dressing that’s perfect for any type of green salad.
Finally I’ll also share my freezer friendly Chicken strips and meatballs. I usually prepare loads of these recipes since they’re perfect for lunchbox, quick dinners and impromptu play date meals.
The important thing to always remember is that you’re “making life memorable” with all your special moments and food is an accessory to that!
Aug23
Quick Playdate
Sometimes your playdates happen without any pre-planning. Especially when your kids are as social and independent as my girls are. The summers are long and it seems the older they are the longer they seem. I have kept them busy with my own activities but they need some space and free will. As the summer is reaching an end and all the girls’ friends are coming back from their travels its time for 8am calls “are your kids free?” If you received such a call and need a quick menu for lunch Here’s what I made when 2 friends came over. Simple, quick and no fuss!
Lunch Menu:
Cucumber, Carrots and cherry tomato platter.
Vegetable Soup
Corn on the Cob
Baked Breaded Chicken drumsticks.
Viola! You’re all set.
Now you can sit back and relax and have fun with the kids. Highlight one major activity and let them have tons of free play. Our activity for the day was spreading a large sheet of poster paper and just letting them paint, paint and paint…..
