Make Ahead Pancake Mix

I found this on pinterest and it

is a great pancake mix!!!

Oatmeal Pancake Mix

Will make 10 cups of dry mix

3 1/2 cups rolled oats

3 cups of whole wheat flour

2 cups of all-purpose flour

3 ttablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons baking powder

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon baking soda

1 cup of vegetable/canola oil

Mix all dry ingredients together in a mixer fitted

with a paddle attachment. With the mixer on low/slow

slowly drizzle in the oil.When all the oil has been added

turn off the mixer and squeeze a handful of mixture in your hand.

If it stays together, it is the right consistency, if it is still

crumbly add another tablespoon of oil until you

get the right consistency.

Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks at room

temperature or indefinitely in the refrigerator or freezer.

To make pancakes: whisk together 1 cup of milk,1 cup of buttermilk and

1 egg. The mixture will be thin at first but will thicken as the oats absorb the

milk.

Cook on a hot griddle until it bubbles and the edges look dry,

flip and cook until done.

Enjoy!!
So good!!!

Freezer Cooking Recipes #1

I have been done some cook ahead and freeze cooking in

the past month and it has been GREAT!!!
The recipes have been great, it has been

so nice to not have to everyday at 4pm make dinner,

and all the meals the family is loving.

I have gotten all of these meals from either

http://onceamonthmom.com/ 

or from

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/

There are also tons other ones around and

Pinterest has a bunch of great websites to go to

for these as well.

So with some planning and

the right "tools" this can

save you time,money and sanity:)

Ham and Cheese Braid

(from Fabulesslyfrugal.com/)

1 Loaf of Rhodes bread dough(I made my own-cheaper:)

1/4 cup of butter or margarine

1/2 envelope of hidden valley ran mix

3/4 thinly sliced ham(i did half ham and half turkey)

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 tsp poppy seeds(i did not use)

To prepare for freezing

Roll bread dough out into a rectangular shape. Combine

butter and dressing mix. Spread about half of the butter mixture

on the dough. layer ham and cheese down the center of the

dough. Using a pizza cutter cut strips along the sides of the dough(even

number on each side). Starting at the bottom cross and twist alternating

sides until the whole thing is done. Brush the rest of the butter mixture on top

and top with poppy seeds if using. Wrap in plastic wrap and then wrap in foil

Before cooking: Thaw over night in the refrigerator. 2 hours before

baking remove from foil and plastic wrap and place on

a lined baking sheet and let rise.

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

Oriental Chicken

(From: Onceamonthmom.com/)

2 tbps butter/margarine

2 tbps flour

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup water

1 tbps soy sauce

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 cups of chicken(cooked/chopped)

1/8 tsp black pepper

5 oz of chow mien noodles(you could use rice)

Melt butter and stir in flour until bubbly. Add broth,water

soy sauce,garlic powder,black pepper and chicken simmer for 5 minutes.

Cool and then transfer to 1 gallon freezer bags.

To prepare: thaw over night in the refrigerator

Heat in a pan until warm and bubbly-(if wanted you

could add in veggies at this point). Serve over chow mien noodles

or rice.

Taco Braid

(From:http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/)

1 lb ground beef browned and drained(could use turkey or chicken)

1 package taco seasoning

1 loaf of bread dough

1(15 oz) can refried beans

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Brown ground meat,drain and mix in taco seasoning according

to package directions.

Roll out bread dough, spread with the beans,meat and cheese.

With a pizza cutter cut strips down each side of the dough and

then twist and cross from top to bottom. Wrap in plastic wrap and

the foil and freeze.

To prepare:Thaw over night in the refrigerator and then bake at 350

for 25-30until golden brown.

Low Fat Pizza Pasta Casserole

(makes 2 servings)

2 lbs extra lean ground beef,chicken or turkey(i used half chicken half beef)

1 large onion

2 jars(28 oz) spaghetti sauce

16 oz whole wheat pasta

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese(i used skim)

6 oz slice pepperoni ( i used turkey)

To prepare for freezer: Brown meat until cooked thoroughly and drain fat.

Mix in onion,pasta and sauce and poor into a greased 9x13 inch

baking dish. Top with cheese and the place pepperoni on top.

 Cover with a lid or foil and freeze once completely cool.

To prepare: thaw over night in the refrigerator

 and the bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes on 350 or

until heated through.

If baking straight from the freezer: bake @ 350 covered with

foil for 30 minutes and then uncovered for 30 minutes.

Baked Eggs

(from:onceamonthmom.com/)

6 slices of bread-cubed, (i used whole wheat)

2 cups of shredded cheese

1 cup of ham( i used half ham/half turkey)

1/4 cup bell pepper-chopped(optional)

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

6 eggs

3 cups of milk(i used skim)

To prepare for freezer: mix bread,ham,cheese,pepper,onion in a

13x9 inch baking dish sprayed with non stick spray.

Mix together eggs and milk and poor over meat mixture.

Cover with lid or foil and freeze.

To prepare to bake: thaw overnight in the

refrigerator, bake uncovered in a 375 degree oven

for 45 minutes.

Chicken Enchiladas

(from:http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/)

4 cups of cooked chicken breast cut up or shredded

1 tsp garlic powder

1 cup of sour cream

1 can of cream of mushroom or chicken soup

2 cups of cheddar cheese

2 cups of Monterrey jack cheese

4 ounce can of green chilies

10 flour tortillas( i used whole wheat)

To prepare for freezer: cook and dice chicken,combine all ingredients

EXCEPT FOR CHICKEN AND CHEESE. Place

1 cup of cheese aside for topping. Leaving enough tortilla

to roll over, place approx. 1 heaping TBSP of filling,then layer chick and cheese,

roll up tortilla tucking in the ends, place in a greased 9x13 inch pan.

Top with remaining filling and then cheese. Cover with a lid or

foil and freeze.

To prepare to bake: thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bake @ 350

covered for 30 minutes and then remove foil and bake

an additional 15-20 minutes till bubbling and cheese is

completely melted.

Shepherds Pie

So everyone has heard that shepherds pie isn't good.

Well.... This is good stuff. My picky eater loves it!!

Pretty healthy and pretty simple, a great make ahead

for later in the day or week or to even freeze.

1 lb Ground chicken

4 Cups of mashed potatoes

1/2 Small onion diced

2 Carrots peeled diced

1 Teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 Cup chicken broth

2 Tablespoons flour

In a large skillet combine onion,ground chicken

seasonings  cook stirring occasionally until chicken

is done. Add carrots and mix well,

stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil, let boil

for 3-5 minutes.

Transfer meat mixture to 8 inch

pie plate and top with mashed potatoes spreading

them evenly to the outer edges of pie plate.

***If you are eating this right away then just put under the broiler for

until top is golden brown and kind of has a

crust on it.

**If eating this later in the day or week preheat oven

to 350 bake covered for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven

and place back in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes

uncovered until the top is brown and has a crust on it.

** If pulling from the freezer you can put it right in the

oven @ 350 but would want to bake it for

35-45 minutes covered before putting it in the broiler.

Best Oatmeal Ever!

Best and easiest oatmeal ever!
So easy and it cooks while you sleep!!

2 cups of rolled oats(not instant)

2 cups of water

1 1/2 cups of milk

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 teaspoons butter

Put all ingredients in your crock pot and

cook on low for 6-8 hours.

It was the best and creamiest oatmeal
I have ever had.

Quick White/Wheat Bread Dough



3 cups all pourpose flour

2 cups bread flour

1 1/2 cups wheat flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon salt

2 packets quick rise yeast

6-8 cups of hot water

3 tablespoons olive oil

Mix all dry ingredients in your mixer,

add half the water, mix and then slowly add

the remaining water and your oil,

Mix well and cover and set aside and

let rise until doubled in size(about 30minutes).

Meat Rollup

So easy and kid friendly!

1 loaf of premade bread dough or pizza dough(i made my own bread dough)

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 shredded cheddar cheese

4 slices of turkey bacon cooked and diced

4 slices of Canadian bacon diced

3 slices of ham diced

4 slices of turkey diced

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

3/4 teaspoon parsley

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease your baking sheet, set aside.

Roll your bread dough out into a large circle.

Top the dough with your meat,cheese and seasonings, in

that order. Roll up like a cinnamon roll and place on your baking sheet.

Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
Slice and dip in your favorite sauce or dip.

**After you have rolled up your bread dough if you would like to freeze

it for later you can. Wrap it up in plastic wrap and then either foil or

freezer paper. Would be good in the freezer for 1-2 months.

*** The day you want to cook your frozen roll up thaw in the fridge before

baking.

My Quick Bread Dough

3 cups all pourpose flour

2 cups bread flour

1 1/2 cups wheat flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon salt

2 packets quick rise yeast

6-8 cups of hot water

3 tablespoons olive oil

Mix all dry ingredients in your mixer,

add half the water, mix and then slowly add

the remaining water and your oil,

Mix well and cover and set aside and

let rise until doubled in size(about 30minutes).

Fish Taco's

I have never eaten or made fish tacos.
But my husband loves them, so I gave
them a try.
Pretty good and not to horribly
hard to make.


1 1/2 lbs firm fish(i used halibut)
Tortilla's either corn or flour
2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
black pepper
Shredded cheese,chopped tomatoes or avocado(optional)


Was and slice cabbage and mix with cider vinegar and salt, set aside.
In a large skillet on medium heat add your butter and fish,
cook until fish is no longer translucent and season with salt and pepper.
Pretty simple, assemble your taco and enjoy.

Menu 11/7 through 11/12

Sorry this didn't go out sooner. I was

down sick for a few days. But

feeling much better now.

Monday 11-7-Fish Tacos

Tuesday 11-8 Meat Roll up

Wednesday 11-9 Shepherds Pie

Thursday 11-10-Tilapia Fillets
Friday 11-11-Crock Pot Cubed Steaks
Saturday-Date Night!