Susan Merrill's Blog, page 18
February 27, 2015
Korean Beef and Rice Dinner
Jackie Brown, fromMom on a Mission, has provided two distinct dishes for us to enjoy: Bulgogi Korean Beef and No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars. So enjoy a little tasty…and a little tangy.
Conversation Starters
1. What do you think will be the best thing about getting older?
2. Do you feel ready for middle school or high school? Why or why not?
3. What one things makes you excited about what is to come?
Main Dish
My homeland food has just turned Southern! It’s crockin’ and it’s deli...
February 25, 2015
Are You So Overwhelmed You Can’t Move?
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Kind of stuck? Like you just can’t move?
I rolled to a stop last year. My list of responsibilities had accumulated so much weight that no matter how hard I pushed to keep it all going, I was losing momentum. I felt so…heavy.
And so I had to stop–not everything. I have a family, after all. But I took inventory and dropped what I could. I couldn’t stop my pacemaker surgery and a heart ablation. I couldn’t stop my daughter’s graduation. I couldn’t stop going to work,...
February 19, 2015
Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs Dinner
Spaghetti and meatballs. Are you visualizing a little Italian restaurant with red and white checkered tablecloths? A flickering candle in an old bottle with colored wax dripping down the side? Or do you pictureLady and The Tramp?
Either way, we have a fabulous Meatballs with Tomato Sauce recipe for you. The twist: Cheese in the meatballs. And for those chefs in need of a little extra flair, use our Spaghetti Squash recipe to accompany the Meatballs with Tomato Sauce. Delizioso!
Conversation Sta...
February 12, 2015
Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup Dinner
So it is a weeknight, the air is crisp and you are…exhausted. Jackie Brown from Mom on a Mission has a simple, yet hearty dinner for you and your family. Her Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup can be prepped in advance and waiting for you at the end of a long day. It is all over, but the mashing…of the potatoes. Add some bacon, green onions, or chives to taste and, of course, more cheese! Toss a quick salad and enjoy!
Conversation Starters
1. What do you think it means to be someone’s Valentine?
2. Do...
February 5, 2015
Pan Fried Pork Chops Dinner
My sister, Kathie, has shared another one of her fabulous recipes with us: Pan Fried Pork Chops with Milk Gravy. But the pièce de résistance in this dinner is the dessert: Say, “Hello Dollies!” Imagine a buttery, graham cracker foundation layered with not one, but two, kinds of chips: chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Add some pecans and coconut. Then say, “Yes, please!”
Conversation Starters:
1. Tell your children how you learned they were a boy or girl.
2. Tell your children what your hu...
January 29, 2015
Simple Super Bowl Appetizers
So what is the most well-known, unofficial holiday in America? Super Bowl Sunday! That’s right. It’s that time again. And do I have some great appetizers for you…and your family and friends.
If the game is a little dull (and we hope not!), add a “pop”to the evening with this Jalapeno Popper Dip. And for the kids, try these Soft Pretzel Bites with cheese sauce for dipping. Or for your sweeter side, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the bites and dip in our vanilla cream cheese. Touchdown!
And, if you w...
January 15, 2015
Healthy Lasagna Dinner
Mmm… Lasagna. But wait, it’s healthy too! A littlezucchini is included. And, of course, my favorite part: three kinds of cheese. Add a tossed salad on the side and you are good to go! A Healthy Lasagna Dinner – Mangiare!
Main Dish
Healthy Lasagna 2015-01-14 15:36:52 Save Recipe Print Ingredients 1 small onion (chopped) 1 tbsp. oil 1 lb. ground beef 1 garlic clove (minced) ½ tsp. basil ½ tsp. oregano 1 tsp. salt 2 cups (16 ounces) tomatoes 6 ounces tomato paste 1 cup beef bouillon in wat...
January 8, 2015
Kid-Friendly Chicken Fingers Dinner
Does your outdoor thermometer have icicles hanging on it? Or are you just ready for a little taste of the tropics in January? Either way, we have a recipe with that island feel for the whole family. Try our coconut-coated, Kid-Friendly Chicken Fingers Dinner served with Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables. The kids will also love the finger lickin’, Garlic Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce. And it’s gluten free! But you can use regular breadcrumbs, if you prefer.
1. Why is it important to help ea...
January 1, 2015
Quick Chicken Enchilada Spaghetti Dinner
So you are ready for dinner, but you are feeling a little Italian…and a little Mexican? No need to worry. Jackie Brown, from Mom on a Mission, joins the best of both worlds — Quick Chicken Enchilada Spaghetti. Spinach bites provide a yummy and different side dish. And the Peppermint Cookies add a refreshing after-dinner touch of mint.
Main Dish
Chicken Enchilada Pasta 2014-12-19 14:58:56 Save Recipe Print Ingredients 16 oz. thin spaghetti, cooked (reserve 1/2 cup of cooked pasta water)...
December 25, 2014
The Best Christmas Leftover Recipes
Tomorrow is the day after Christmas. And you will have either leftovers – maybe turkey, maybe ham, or maybe…both. So we are giving you some great options to put them to good use: Leftover Ham and Pea Pasta Bake, Cranberry Hazelnut Turkey Wellington, Fried Ham and Gravy. That’s right…gravy. Or if you are a little “full” from your Christmas dinner and want a lighter choice, make some Turkey and White Bean Soup with a slice of Cranberry Yogurt Coffee Cake. You still deserve a little treat, don’t...
