Luscious Lemon Delight

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, divided
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
• 2 (3.4-ounce) packages lemon instant pudding mix
• 2 2/3 cups milk

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• Combine flour, 1/2 cup pecans and butter in a medium bowl and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an 11 x 8-inch baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let stand to cool.
• Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
• Add 1 cup whipped topping to cream cheese mixture and fold in gently. Spread over cooled crust.
• Combine pudding mix and milk in a medium bowl. Beat until thickened. Spread on top of cream cheese layer. Top with the remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Chill, covered, for 1 hour. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Long Boy "Burgers"



Ingredients:
2-4 (6-inch) sub rolls, split in half lengthwise
1 1/4 cup cornflakes, crushed
1/2 small onion, minced
1/2 cup whole or lowfat milk
6 tablespoons ketchup, separated
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds 90% lean ground beef
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Adjust the oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.

1. Bake rolls, cut side up, on wire rack inside rimmed baking sheet until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.

2. Combine cornflakes, onion, milk, 4 tablespoons ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic powder, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in large bowl. Add meat and knead gently until well combined.

3. Top toasted rolls evenly with meat mixture, spreading meat to edges of rolls. Brush top of meat mixture evenly with remaining ketchup and bake until meat registers 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes. Top burgers with cheese and continue to bake until cheese melts, 3-4 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve.

Menu Plan- February 6th-11th

Yes I'm a couple days late posting but better late than never- right?  My goal is to not grocery shop except for the necessities until next weekend so the menu may be a bit choppy.  Although I did land some great bargain today that I'll use before next grocery shop!  I was able to get 10# potatoes, strawberries, bagels, porkchops, chicken legs,2  red peppers, cucumber, 4 kiwi all for only $11.

Here we go:
Monday-meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and oranges
Tuesday- chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, and apple slices
Wednesday- leftovers (ham, meatloaf, chicken & noodles, or baked spaghetti)
Thursday- beef stew, strawberry shortcakes
Friday- crockpot italian porkchops, baked potatoes, and steamed cauliflower
Saturday- fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravey, and broccoli

I haven't posted a recipe in a long time either- think I'll post one I found on Pinterest I can't wait to try- Lemon Delight. Yummy!!

It's been a long time since I've posted...

It has been a while since I have posted- I apologize!  We found out a few weeks ago we are expecting a new addition to the family sometime in August.  Needless to say I have had morning sickness all day long and it especially hits between 3-7pm sooo because of that I have not been cooking much.

Unfortunately our eating out has increased because of this and it's taking a heavy hit on the pocketbook.  Last night I planned out meals for the next several nights.  Right now I can't stand the sight of vegetables so you will see very few.

Here goes:

Thursday- crock pot cube steak, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese
Friday- homemade pizza, oranges
Saturday- chicken strips, fries, gravy, corn
Sunday- pork chop casserole, applesauce
Monday- shepards pie, dinner rolls
Tuesday- tuna noodle casserole, apple slices

Menu Plan- January 2nd-6th

It has been a while since I have posted a menu plan.  The holidays are over and it is time to get back on track with Weight Watchers and meal planning.  I don't have a very good plan this week but I have plenty in the house to get by.

Here is what's on our plate this week:

Monday- leftovers (we had a late lunch at TGI Friday's)

Tuesday- venison italian beef on whole wheat buns, baked sweet potato fries, veggie

Wednesday- tuna melts, baked chips, veggie

Thursday- stuffed pasta shells, salad, garlic toast

Friday- crockpot chicken of some kind, baked potatoes, veggie

Pizza Balls

I had a wonderful Christmas spending time with family and indulging on yummy food!!  Today it was back on track with Weight Watchers- tracking what I eat and getting in my daily GHG's.  I didn't do the best today but it is a start. 

I found a recipe called Pizza Balls at one of the blogs linked into http://www.orgjunkie.com/ Monday Menu Plan.  It looked super simple to prepare and I've had a hankering for pizza so I thought I'd give it a try tonight. I used pepperoni and mushrooms since that is our favorite pizza topping. They turned out Great!!

Pizza Balls

1 can biscuits

shredded parmesean cheese

turkey pepperoni

mushrooms

pizza sauce for dipping

cooking spray

1. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces 2. Cut the pepperoni into 4 pieces 3. Cut the mushrooms into small pieces 4. Take 3 pieces of biscuit and stretch out with hands to form a small circle 5. Place a small amount of pepperoni and mushrooms in the center of the dough.  Form a ball around the filling with the biscuit dough 6. Place each ball into a muffin tin generously coated with cooking spray 7. Top each ball with a piece of pepperoni and some cheese 8. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown 9. Serve with warmed pizza sauce for dipping 10. Enjoy!

Menu Plan- November 27th- December 3rd

I was so excited this morning- I had plans to grocery shop by myself!!  I get half way to the store and realize I forgot my debit card at home- ughhh.  Luckily I had my checkbook with me.  Like usual, I get home and realize I forgot a few things I was planning to get.  Guess I didn't do a very good job of planning this week!

Anyways... here is the planned menu for this week:

Sunday- porkchop casserole, green beans
Monday- enchiladas, chips & salsa
Tuesday- meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, peas
Wednesday- ham, baked potatoes, corn
Thursday- split chicken breast, brown rice, broccoli
Friday- beef stew, crescent rolls
Saturday- dinner out or leftovers