Thursday, October 29, 2009

We are thinking of taking the boys here if anyone is interested...

Jasper's Haunted Woods:
Thursday, Oct 29 - Oct 31, 2009

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: 9236 Sperryville Pike

Directions: On the Sperryville Pike about five miles west of Culpeper, across from the new Salem Fire Hall.

Organized by: Nathaniel Jasper

Description: A ghoulish celebration! Deputy Jasper and more than a half-dozen of his friends work for about two weeks creating a Haunted Woods guaranteed to frighten even the strongest of heart. Ghosts, vampires and all sorts of creepy creatures. There is no admission charge. Screaming is permitted.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

BBQ Mini Meatloaves and Bites..

We had this for dinner tonight, it was soooo good…..

BBQ Mini Meatloaves and Meatloaf Bites

By Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 21, 2009

I intended just to make mini meatloaves tonight. With a “blop” of BBQ sauce on each mini-loaf. But there was extra meat mixture left after filling the “12 muffin tin”, so I went to grab my “6 muffin tin” for the rest of the meat…but ended up pulling out the mini-muffin tin instead…to make “meatloaf bites!”

The boys LOVED the meatloaf bites!

We did NOT eat all 12 mini meatloaves and 12 meatloaf bites tonight…so I froze the leftovers for a future lunch or dinner!

Ingredients
1.7 lb. ground beef ($2.19) On sale for $1.29/lb a few weeks back…the LOWEST price I’ve EVER seen on ground beef!
1 egg ($.10)
1/2 cup bread crumbs (I prefer homemade) ($.20)
1/4 (HUGE) red onion, finely chopped ($.20)
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped ($.20)
“Blops” of BBQ sauce on each mini-loaf (FREE) Back when Kraft put out the high value coupons (June, I think!), I stocked up on free BBQ sauce!
1 lb. green beans ($.68) On sale this week! I’ve NEVER seen fresh green beans priced so low!
1 tsp olive oil ($.05)
Salt/Pepper
6 slices bread ($.30)
6 Tbsp margarine ($.20) (dairy free…Smart Balance with Flax is the only dairy free margarine I’ve found…if you know of another, I’d love to know!)
Dash of garlic salt for each toast ($.05)

Directions
1. In mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, finely chopped red onion and finely chopped garlic. Scoop into regular size (or mini size) muffin tins, filling about 2/3-3/4 full. Press your finger into each meat muffin to create a small “well” for the BBQ sauce. Add a “blop” (about 1 tsp) of BBQ sauce to each muffin…regular size and mini!
2. Bake mini meatloaves and meatloaf bites at 350 for 30-35 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Remove from muffin tin and place on plate.
3. Saute green beans in skillet with olive oil for 4-6 minutes, or cooked to your preferred “crunchiness” or “softness.” Stir often! Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Make garlic toast in toaster or toaster oven.
5. Serve BBQ Mini Meatloaves and/or Meatloaf Bites with Sautéed Green Beans and Garlic Toast.

Cost $4.17

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole

That I posted tonight, it gets a thumbs down….not good at all.

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Dinner Tonight....thanks to 5dollardinners.com

Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole

1 can diced tomatoes
about 1 cup diced cooked chicken
1 small can green chilies
1 can beans- pinto, kidney, black- whatever you have
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp taco seasoning
salt to taste

Directions:

Drain most of the liquid from the tomatoes and pour in an 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle tomatoes with seasonings. Drain and rinse black beans and spread over tomatoes.

Crush chips and layer over the black beans.

Combine all liquids and mix thoroughly. Pour over the chips. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes. Spread cheese on top and let melt in the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Sprinkle a few cilantro leaves on top for added flavor!

Serves 5-6.

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Monday, October 26, 2009

Tonight

So this evening is Ryan’s Halloween party for scouts. I am hoping to get a lot of pictures. I know it’s going to be hard though because since I am one of the den leaders, I have to run a game in our room this evening. Evan is going to be upset though I know. He has been so bad at school lately, he has to sit in the room with me and not play games. He also missed the Fall Festival at school Friday night, just me and Ryan went. I am tired of the crap with him getting in trouble every day. I am definitely having a talk with his teacher during parent conferences next week. I’m not exactly sure if it is really him just being himself and her not liking that, or if he is actually acting like an ass….guess we will find out.

Well tonight, they are wearing their costumes minus Evan’s makeup he is doing Saturday. Ryan is going to be a werewolf, Evan is a vampire, and I made Brynlee a tutu to wear....should be fun.

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