Cookie Cake

                        
       As in the name this recipe is a cookie cake type of desert. The recipe was totally made up in my head. I was craving something sweet really bad and didn't have anything around the house that would satisfy me. I when to my pantry and pulled out everything I thought I could use to make a desert with. I pulled Whole wheat flour (out of my freezer), evaporate milk, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, apple sauce, egg, backing powder, brown sugar, vanilla and oats. I was just eye balling and throwing ingredients in. and bake it at 350 for 10-15 min and it turned out amazing!!!!!!!!!

                                                       

I know the picture doesn't look too good, but I promise it tastes amazing.

The ingredients are all pretty good for you too.

Recipe for Cookie Cake

                                                                    1/2 cup of oats
                                                              1 cup of whole wheat flour
                                                                           1 egg  
                                                                       3/4 t baking powder
                                                                 1/2 cup of brown sugar
                                                                            1t vanilla
                                                                 1/4 cup chocolate chips
                                                                1/4 cup butter scotch chips
                                                                       3 T apple sauce
                                                                     2 T evaporated milk

                                              *mix all ingredients together and bake at 350 for 10-15 min.
                                                                                     Enjoy!    
                                                                               

Use what you got

                    "   Wear it out, Use it up, Make it do  Or do without "

             This is one of my favorite sayings. It applies to everything from budgeting, food, clothing and organization. My husband and I have a big goal that we are working towards!!
 That is to buy a house in 1 year and to put a big cash down payment on it. In order to do that we need to cut costs in every way we can. 
Today when I was going thru my little apartment trying to find something I can across this disaster.     

                                                       

 Now dont tell me that mines the only one that looks like this under the kitchen sink? 

I come home from the store and try to put things away quickly so kids don't

get into it. So plastic bags get thrown under the sink for a fast clean up. Along with 

lunch boxes and trash bags. A complete disaster I know : / 

It was time to get it organized to find things easier and give me a little peace of mind that my 

house it somewhat put together.

Step #1

I folded up the big heavy duty bags and went looking for something around my house I 

could use to organize it all. I didnt want to go out and spend money on anything. Just like that saying "Wear it out, use it up, make it do or do without " is going to be my motto until our goal is accomplished.

I found a old box that would do the trick!!!!

Step #2

Sort all the items you have and place them in a container or whatever you 

have around the house.

 I also folded all my grocery bags to fit them into the box. I know that could be time consuming

if you have a lot of them. I had about 30 and it didnt take long at all. 

It makes it worth it in the end to be able to just grab one of them at a time.

So much better!!

There is so much more room in there. Easier to find what I am looking for, dont you think?

Since I am renting I cant do any cosmetic fix ups, like I would if it was mine. So that will be another post to show you when we get our new place!!!

Just remember to use what you got first before you go out and spent money on things 

you might already have in your home.

" Wear it out, Use it up, make it do or do without"

Easy 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies

                                  Easy 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies

        These Easy 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies will keep everyone coming back for more. You cant go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate chips. We always bake treats on Sunday and this is one of our go to recipes. My kids cant keep there hands off them.

                                                       

This recipe makes about 30-35 cookies. When they come out of the oven I usually put chocolate chips in half of them. You can mix them in the batter if you want.

Recipe:

2-eggs beaten

1 3/4 cup of sugar

2 tsp of vanilla

2 cups of natural peanut butter

Preheat 375

Mix all ingredients together and spoon onto cookie sheet, flatten with fork or fingers.

Bake for about 10 min.

Super easy and tasty!

Breakfast Burritos

                                                         Breakfast Burrito's

   

Start by browning some sausage or bacon in a skillet

Once it is cooked, add eggs and let that cook.

Next I added in some leftover hash browns and a few tater tots I had on hand.

Season to taste I just added salt and pepper.

Then I take a tortilla add cheese and the mixture and roll it up.

Then I wrap them in tin foil and put them in a large freezer bag with the date and take it out the morning I need it and through it in the toaster oven. If you wrap it in plastic wrap you can throw it in the microwave. I usually make about 20 or more at a time.

Freezer Fried Rice

                       As a busy mom and wife I have created recipes that you cook and prep ready to go when dinner time comes around. They are freezer meals that you prep on a Saturday or whatever day is best for you and your prepare for that whole week. No running out to pick up pizza or burgers because your in a rush and everyone is staving. You just take the mean out (sometimes the night before) and throw it in the oven or crock pot.
Fact: Rice freezes very well!


                                                               Freezer Fried Rice

                          First thing is to chop up your favorite veggies that you like in your fried rice.


                         

                         I used 1 large onion, 3 large carrots, and 3 large celery stalks chopped.

                                               

                                    Then heat a large skillet up with butter or oil. I used a little of both.

                                     

  Throw the veggies in the heated skillet and cook until they are soft. Add salt and pepper as you cook.
  At this point if you don't have leftover rice then cook some of your own just follow the instructions .
                                                             

When the veggies are soft then add them to your cooked rice and mix. I also added some chicken bouillon for some flavor. At this point if you have cooked chicken or any kind of meat you want to add you can. I didn't because I like to use any leftover meat I have on hand at the time I warm the rice up to eat. I also add in 3-4 scrambled eggs and salt and pepper to taste.

Let it cool before bagging.

Then bag up and freeze. Don't forget to put the date to make sure you use it up.

Freezer Fried Rice

1 large onion

3 large Carrots

3 large celery stalks

2 cups of cooked rice

3-4 scrambled eggs 

1-2 table spoons of butter

chicken or any other meat you like.

Hope you enjoy!! 

Freezer meal classes coming soon!!!!!