Full Plate Thursday 1-31-13

 Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather

It's hard to believe that this is the last day of January already. Yesterday was my Great Granddaughter Ella June's first birthday, where does the time go. We are excited about the Big Game Day coming up, like many of you we are attending a Super Bowl Party and we are really looking forward to our team winning, now mind you I haven't picked a team yet, but will sure have one by kick off time.  I sure am glad to see all of you today and can't wait to see what you are bringing to the party today, so lets get to it.

This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week

Game Day Brunch

Simple Crustless Quiche  at Posed Perfection

Great Grains Barley and Breakfast  at My Sisters Pantry

Poached Eggs with Avocado Tomato Caper  at Carole's Chatter

Mexican Breakfast Braid  at Flavors By Four

Healthy Fruit Smoothie  at Growing in Grace

The Big Game Party

Semi Slow Cooker Black Bean Enchiladas  at Little Kitchen Big Bites

Roasted Garlic and Asiago Cheese Dip  at Mrs Happy Homemaker

Black Bean and Corn Salsa  at A Cozy Place Called Home

Sausage Bites  at The Kitchen is My Playground

Individual Bread Bowl Appetizers  at Yesterfood

Lemonade Brownies  at Little Bit of Everything

Peanut Butter Cake Cheese Ball  at Whats Cooking Love?

Football Nutter Ball Pops  at Spice Gals

Cannoli Tarts  at The Home Hearts

Chess Pie  at Happier Than A Pig In Mud

If You Are Featured Today Please Take The Red Plate Home

 The Code Is On The Side Board

Full Plate Thursday Background Story

When we were young and just starting out in life sometimes we did not have a lot of money. Most of our friends were having to stretch the dollars at the end of the month just like us. My girlfriends and I decided that we would pool our food for some of the evening meals right before payday... the last week of the month. I have some of the fondest memories from those days. We would all bring our food together and we had some great food and great fellowship. We would get the food on the table and everything ready, someone would bless the food and then the hostess would say "come fill your plate".

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Please visit with all the others, after all that is part of the fellowship that makes it so much fun, in addition to all the good food of course.
Now God Bless You and Your Food and Everyone Fill Your Plate! 

Thank You For Coming Today and Come Back Soon!  

 

Meal Panning Part Three: The Meals

Meal planning can be a real challenge sometimes, especially in a large active family with so many different schedules, health and nutritional needs.

 Keep It Balanced    Keep It Interesting   Keep It Pretty

Our meal plans often reflect our cultural regional and family traditions.  I am a seasonal cook and that comes from our families farm background, in  preparing food  from the garden to table. 

• I start with an overview of the pantry, refrigerator and freezer, what is available. 

• I keep a running inventory of my freezer, so that things are not overlooked in the great "freezer cave"  and discovered after freezer burn has set in and the product is lost.  

• I keep a well stocked pantry, and when I use an item from the pantry it goes on the shopping list so that it is replaced on the next shopping trip. We live in the country so running to the local super market is not always an option.

• Next consider the seasonal options that may be available in your area, they will be the best buy.

• When planing the meals always consider if you will have or want to have left overs. When I make casseroles sometimes I will make two and put one in the freezer.  We will take the leftovers from a meal and make up meals and put them in the freezer, then they are ready to go on those busy days or when someone wants a home cooked meal at work the next day.

• We all have family favorites and plan what your family will eat and I always liked to introduce a new and different meal at least once a week.

• When my kids (7 of them) were home I planned my menus for one month at a time.  Now that it is just my husband and me with company at least once or twice a week, I plan for one week at a time.

• I like to begin the plan with the vegetarian, fish, poultry, or meat, add two vegetable sides, a bread and a dessert. 

• When my menu's are complete, I then pull out all the recipes. From the recipes I check the items that will go on the shopping list and we are ready for the market.  Stick to your list and you will be surprised how much money you will save. 

In planning the meal I like to remember my three K's

Keep It Balanced    Keep It Interesting   Keep It Pretty

If you would like Menu Suggestions please enjoy my Whats For Dinner Next Week (The Menu)

There are 124 Weeks of Menus to browse through for ideas

If You Missed The First Two Parts of Meal Planning You Can Read Them Here

Meal Planning Part One: Health and Nutrition 

Meal Planning Part Two: The Budget

I have really enjoyed sharing these Meal Planning Tips with you and hope it helps you in some way.  I welcome your discussion and comments.  Have fun with your meal plans and let me know What's For Dinner at Your House.  Hope you will come back to see me real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen
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Baby Bella Bites

I love the Baby Bella Mushrooms especially for cooking.  When I was at the market the other day they had these beautiful Baby Bella Mushrooms and I stood there looking at them, ( they weren't on my list), and finally decided to get a bag full and develop a recipe that I could serve as an appetizer.  With the upcoming Big Bowl Game, it is a perfect time to present a tasty new recipe to all my friends.

Baby Bella Bites

Baby Bella Bites
Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients For The Mushrooms

8 cups sliced Baby Bella Mushroom

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 medium onion, chopped medium

2 large cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup Worcestershire

4 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup of the Vinaigrette from the Bread

1/2 cup water 

The Bread

2 French Skinny Loaves

1 12 ounce jar Roasted Red Peppers

Two Cups Mozzarella, shredded

Ingredients For The Vinaigrette

1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar

1 teaspoon Oregano

1/2 teaspoon Thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 to 6 Dashes Tabasco

Directions

The Vinaigrette for the Bread

In a mixing bowl, mix the Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Oregano, Thyme, Salt, Pepper, Garlic,  and Tabasco

Beat with a whisk until the mixture has thicken 

Set aside 1/2 cup of this mix for the mushrooms

Split the bread down the center and open it without tearing it away from each other, place it on a cookie sheet and brush the Vinaigrette on the Bread using a liberal amount

Bake the bread for 8 minutes at 425 degrees, the bread should not be brown, but just crusted over

Remove the bread from the oven and let cool to room temperature

Wash and dry the Baby Bella Mushroom's.  In a sauce pan, saute the onion in 2 tablespoon Olive Oil

When the onion is clear, add the mushroom's, and the minced garlic saute on low heat

Mix the Worcestershire, Balsamic, 1/2 cup of the Bread Vinaigrette, and 1/2 cup of water in a small bowl

Add the Worcestershire mix to the mushrooms and stir well, cook on medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes until mushroom are tender and the liquid has reduced.

Layer The Bread

Begin with a layer of Roasted Red Peppers, then a layer of strained mushrooms, then repeat the Peppers 

Top with the Mozzarella Cheese

Bake in the oven at 425 degrees for 5 minutes until Cheese is melting

Remove the bread from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes

Slice in bite size pieces and serve with the sauce from the mushroom mix on the side.

 These little bites are just delicious and we will be having this appetizer over and over.

 Print Recipe

Cook The Mushroom Mix, This Mix Has A Fabulous Flavor

Generously Spread The Bread With The Vinaigrette

Layer The Roasted Red Pepper and The Mushrooms

Top It With Mozzarella and Melt The Cheese

A Platter Of Baby Bella Bites For You and Your Guest To Enjoy!

I sure am happy that you could stop by today for my little tasting party for the Baby Bella Bites.  Have a great week and hope to see you again really soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen
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Whats For Dinner Next Week 1-27-13

I was reading an article about the extreme drought and what it had done to the crops and how we will be seeing the result of that in the spring and summer at the Market place.  I wonder if you have seen a rise in food cost in your area?  Meal Planning Part Two: The Budget will give you some tips on making those dollars count.  I am sure planning my garden very carefully this year to make sure that we have enough produce to preserve to make it through until the next spring.  Come on out to the garden and take a walk with me, I will show you what we have planned and we can go over next weeks Menu.

Meal Planning Part One: Health and Nutrition 

Meal Planning Part Two: The Budget

Sunday

Ranch House Casserole

Mexican Salad
Homemade Tortillas
Southwest Brulee

Monday
Butternut Spaghetti Sauce
on
Pasta

Tossed Green Salad
Garlic Bread
Tiramisu Cupcakes  from Debbie's Sweets

Tuesday
Pan Seared Pork Chops
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Turnip Casserole

Left Over Cupcakes

Wednesday
Cream of Vegetable Soup
Candied Dijon Bacon Grilled Cheese with Pickled Jalapeno's

Fresh Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce

Thursday
Oven Bar B Qued
Meatballs
Sweet Potato Salad

Ranch Beans
Biscuits
Spicy Baked Apples

Friday
Community Fish Fry
It Will Be So Good

Saturday
Full Plate Thursday

Pork Sausage Rolls with Potatoes, Onions and Tomatoes at My Carolina Kitchen

Chocolate Crepes with Orange Cream  at Jazzy Gourmet Cooking Studio

It is always so good to see you when you stop by and visit.  I sure hope that you have a fabulous week and come back to see us real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen
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Full Plate Thursday 1-24-13

 Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather

I sure am excited to see all of  you today, we had so much fun last week and some of the best food. I want to say THANK YOU to all of you who helped celebrate Two Years of Full Plate Thursday, the party was awesome!    We have had unusually warm weather this past weekend and we got to spend time in our garden for awhile. It is always so good to get outdoors and spend some time after the icy cold weather, but the weather man says the ice is coming back, so we have got some Apple Cider, and Hot Chocolate for you today.  I can't wait to see what you have brought today so lets get to the table and get started.

This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week

Breakfast

Spinach Egg Cup Wrapped In Turkey Bacon at Will Cook For Smiles

Morning Snack

Fruit and Veggie Smoothie  at Healthy Living Awaits

Lunch

Pork Sausage Rolls with Potatoes, Onions and Tomatoes at My Carolina Kitchen

Chocolate Crepes with Orange Cream  at Jazzy Gourmet Cooking Studio

Afternoon Snack

Pink Cherry Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Frosting Dip  at Jens Favorite Cookies

Cranberry Kiss Mocktail   at This Southern Mom Cooks

Dinner

Chicken Pot Pie  at Pie On Sunday

New York Style Cheese Cake  at Jenn's Random Scraps

If Your Recipe Is Featured Today Please Take The Red Plate Home

The Code Is On The Side Bar

Full Plate Thursday Background Story

When we were young and just starting out in life sometimes we did not have a lot of money. Most of our friends were having to stretch the dollars at the end of the month just like us. My girlfriends and I decided that we would pool our food for some of the evening meals right before payday... the last week of the month. I have some of the fondest memories from those days. We would all bring our food together and we had some great food and great fellowship. We would get the food on the table and everything ready, someone would bless the food and then the hostess would say "come fill your plate".

I have just a few suggestions before you leave your dish and fill your plate.

Link directly to YOUR RECIPE  and not to your web page.

• Scroll down to the button that says "click here to enter"
• You will be asked to give your URL ( which will be your direct link to your post), the name of your recipe, and your email which we will not be able to see.
• Then you will be asked to select a thumbnail from your post that will be uploaded to your entry.
• Please include a link back to Full Plate Thursday, somewhere on your post. We will give you a gentle reminder if you forget...
• Please leave me a comment before you leave the page and let me know that you are here, I want to be a good hostess.
• Don't forget to visit with all the others, after all that is part of the fellowship that makes it so much fun, in addition to all the good food of course...
• Grab The Full Plate Button if you like and take it home with you.
• Now God Bless you and your food and everyone fill your plate!

Thank You So Much For Coming Today and Come Back Soon!

Meal Planning Part Two: The Budget

In Meal Planning Part One: Health and Nutrition we looked at the special health and nutrition needs of our family and friends in making our meal plans.  Today in Part Two we are going to be looking at The Budget.  Maybe you are able to go to the market and spend whatever you want on food, however most of us are not in that position.  Most of us have a limited amount to spend on food every week so we have to make every penny count.  After establishing how much money will be going to food, then I hit the ad's for the local markets to see what will be on sale that week.  Then I hit my coupon keeper to check out what coupons I can use with those items.

When my children were at home I planned my menu a month at a time and did my major marketing once a month.  I was able to buy in bulk and keep a well stocked pantry at all times, which saved money and time.  I always look at how long it takes to drive to the market, fuel to get there and how much time will I be there, I would just rather make that trip once a week or once a month which ever is best for your family, you will be amazed how much money and time you will save.  Even though the children are grown and no longer live here full time, I still keep a well stocked pantry and usually like to go to the market once a week, just to have fun and look at the new products.  In a small village like ours it can even be a social event as we always see friends that we stop and visit with.

I know that some people are really big coupon users, although I use coupons I only apply coupons to what I actually use, because I don't have the space in the cottage to store a general store type pantry. If you are going to buy something just because you have a coupon and then it sets on the shelf until it expires, I don't see the savings in that.

One place that we can really save on the food budget is planning our left overs and making sure that we use all of the food that has been prepared for that day. When we get into the actual planning of the menu we will take a look at leftovers and the different ways we can utilize them in our meal planning.  It is estimated that Americans throw away into the trash over $600.00 in food per person every year, that loss comes from poor planning or no planning at all.  Many American families eat out in fast food or chain restaurant's three to four times a week.  Compared to those families who cook at least six times a week the savings are tremendous to these families.

We have a very large vegetable and herb garden and grow the majority of our produce in the spring and summer months.  We can around 300 to 400 jars of produce and freeze  some of the produce.  We store potatoes and onions in a cold bin in the barn.  We buy our grass fed beef from a local producer and some of our dairy products from a local producer.  We go to the local farmers market to supplement the bulk that we don't have space to produce. People are really surprised when they see what can be produced in flower beds and simple pots on the porch or patio, even the kitchen window can be a great place for herbs.

I sure am glad that you could stop by and have this discussion with us today, I welcome any comments that you might have.  Next time we will be looking at planning the meal, so be sure and come back, hope to see you then.

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen
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Butternut Spaghetti Sauce

We have several family members and friends that are vegetarian, and when they are going to be here for dinner I like to make something real special for them.  This Butternut Spaghetti Sauce is a recipe that I developed just for them and they all love it. We grow squash, tomatoes and onions in our garden along with many herbs from our Herb Garden, this is truly a Garden to Table dish.  I recently made it for the Youth Group Spaghetti Supper for their Veggie Sauce, there was none left.  I sure hope that you enjoy the sauce.

 Butternut Spaghetti Sauce

Butternut Spaghetti Sauce

Miz Helen's Kitchen

6 cups Butternut Squash, 1 inch cubes, roasted

2 cups Zucchini, large chop

1 cup Onion, large chop

4 garlic cloves, chopped

3 cups  mushrooms, cut in half

4 cups tomatoes, peeled, diced

3 cups tomato sauce

2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon oregano

1 tablespoon parsley

1 tablespoon basil

1 teaspoon anise seed

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups water

Directions

Cut the Butternut in 1 inch cubes place on a cookie sheet and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the cubes

Roast the Butternut Cubes at 425 degrees for 20 minutes

Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a heavy stew pot and saute the onions and the garlic

Add the Zucchini and mushrooms and stir until the onions are clear

Add the tomatoes 

Add the salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, basil, anise seed and stir well, cook for 2 minutes on medium heat

Add the tomato sauce and the water

Add more water to make a thinner sauce

Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer

Cover and Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to make sure the sauce does not stick

Serve over any kind of pasta

Freezes well for 2 months
Print Recipe 

Clean and Cube The Butternut Squash

Roast The Butternut Cubes

Season and Mix

Simmer

Enjoy!

I am so happy that you came by today and could enjoy some of this Butternut Spaghetti Sauce with us.  I have a jar of it for you to take home so don't forget it.  Hope you have a wonderful week and stop by and see us again real soon!
Peace and Joy
Miz Helen
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Whats For Dinner Next Week 1-20-13

We actually had snow and sleet here this week and it really felt like winter had arrived.  There is something real cozy about cold weather when you can sit by the fire have a comforting meal and sip hot chocolate.  I have just made a pot of hot chocolate with some milk that my neighbor brought me today from her milk cow, there is nothing like that good fresh milk. Meal Planning is such a bit part of our life, and I wanted to share with you my new post on that subject, Meal Planning Part One: Health and Nutrition,  just go to that link to keep up with the series. These are the meals we have planned for Next Week.

Sunday

Slow Cooker Smothered Ribs

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Green Beans Canned From Last Years Garden

Kale and Grapefruit Salad

Cottage Bread

Carmel Apple Nut Bar 

Monday

Tomato Herb Focaccia

Tossed Pasta and Spinich Salad

Left Over

Caramel Apple Nut Bars

Tuesday

Green Chili Chicken Bake

Mexican Salad

Key Lime Cake

Wednesday

Slow Cooker Chili

Corn Bread

Left Over

Key Lime Cake

Thursday

Full Plate Thursday

Walnut Apple Warm Goat Cheese Salad   at Couponing & Cooking

Smothered Chicken Casserole  at Jam Hands

Buttery Rosemary Rolls   at Steak N Potatoes Kinda Gurl

White Chocolate Raspberry Cake  at Picture Perfect Cooking

Friday

Seafood Casserole

Green Tossed Salad

Garlic Bread

Orange Delight

Saturday

Covered Dish Party

I Am Bringing 

Chicken Spaghetti

 I sure am glad that you could stop by and have a cup of fresh hot chocolate with me today. Hope you have a fabulous week and come back to see me real soon!

Miz Helen
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Full Plate Thursday 1-17-13

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather

The Winner of The $50 Gift Certificate

In

The Two Year Anniversary Give Away
Is

Tracey at The Kitchen Is My Playground

You'all are without a doubt the best followers out in blogger land.  Last weeks celebration was just awesome and thank you so much for stopping by and for all the precious well wishes.  I am so glad you could make it here today, there has been so much sickness and bad weather.  We actually had sleet and snow one day.  We are all here around the fire having some hot Coco so come on in and join us and lets see what you are sharing today, I know it will be fabulous!

This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week

Breakfast

Blueberry Pecan Breakfast Quinoa at Makin' It Mo' Betta

Morning Snack

Dried Fruit and Cereal Bars   at Pint Sized Baker

Lunch

Taco Less Salad Layered Salad  at Nom Yum and Free

"50 Shades of Pink" Mini Valentine Ombre Cakes  at A Little Claireification

Afternoon Snack

Chicken Bombs Fabulous Football Food at  Happier Than A Pig In Mud

Dinner

Walnut Apple Warm Goat Cheese Salad   at Couponing & Cooking

Smothered Chicken Casserole  at Jam Hands

Buttery Rosemary Rolls   at Steak N Potatoes Kinda Gurl

White Chocolate Raspberry Cake  at Picture Perfect Cooking

If You Are Featured Today Please Take The Red Plate Home

 The Code Is On The Side Bar

Full Plate Thursday Background Story

When we were young and just starting out in life sometimes we did not have a lot of money. Most of our friends were having to stretch the dollars at the end of the month just like us. My girlfriends and I decided that we would pool our food for some of the evening meals right before payday... the last week of the month. I have some of the fondest memories from those days. We would all bring our food together and we had some great food and great fellowship. We would get the food on the table and everything ready, someone would bless the food and then the hostess would say "come fill your plate". 

I have just a few suggestions before you leave your dish and fill your plate.
Link directly to YOUR RECIPE  and not to your web page.  
Scroll down to the button that says "click here to enter" 
You will be asked to give your URL ( which will be your direct link to your post), the name of your recipe, and your email which we will not be able to see.

• Then you will be asked to select a thumbnail from your post that will be uploaded to your entry.
• Please include a link back to Full Plate Thursday, somewhere on your post. We will give you a gentle reminder if you forget...
• Please leave me a comment before you leave the page and let me know that you are here, I want to be a good hostess.
• Don't forget to visit with all the others, after all that is part of the fellowship that makes it so much fun, in addition to all the good food of course...
• Grab The Full Plate Button if you like and take it home with you.
• Now God Bless you and your food and everyone fill your plate!



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Thank You So Much For Coming Today and Come Back Soon!


   

Tomato Herb Focaccia

This will be my 16th post for the Secret Recipe Club, time really goes by in a hurry when you are having fun.  Every month I look forward to getting my blog assignment and rushing over to the new blog to find a fabulous recipe to present to all of you.  My blog this month is Fake Ginger and I had so much fun on Amanda's blog, she has fabulous recipes and very nicely organized so they are easy to find. Amanda is a stay at home Mom with 3 sons and a poodle and started blogging in 2007 as a creative outlet.  Although she loves to cook different foods she likes to consider herself a baker.  I really have several recipes bookmarked to try, but  found the recipe for today on her Best of 2012 - Your Choice!

Tomato Herb Focaccia

Tomato Herb Focaccia

Adapted From Taste of Home

Fake Ginger

Prepared In Miz Helen's Kitchen

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast

1 cup warm water

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and rosemary, crushed

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

pinch of pepper

2 to 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 large tomato, thinly sliced

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water.  Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, sugar garlic, dried herbs, pepper and 1 1/2 cups flour.  Beat until smooth.  Sitr in enough of the remaing flour to form a soft, sticky dough.   

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth, about 6-8 minutes.  Place in a greased bowl.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Punch dough down.  Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.  Shape into a 13 in. X9-in. rectangle; place on parchment paper covered baking sheet.  Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.  Drizzle the remaining oil over the dough; use your fingertips to press dimples into the dough while speading the oil around.  Top with tomatoes and cheese

Bake in preheated oven for 20 -25 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool on a wire rack. 

Print Recipe 

This Dough Smells So Good

Ready For The Oven

Slice and Serve

 Enjoy, It Is Delicious!

You Can See My Other SRC Post Here

I am so happy that you were able to stop by and enjoy some of this great Focaccia with me today. Have a great week and come back to see me real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen 
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