Tuesday, September 28, 2010

On The Menu ...

MONDAY
flying home ... whatever airport food looks appealing

TUESDAY
Clean out my freezer night - Tilapia, peas, corn, homemade ice cream

WEDNESDAY
Blueberry muffins for breakfast
Mahi Mahi burgers (again clean out my freezer night)LinkOnion Rings?

THURSDAY
Black Bean and Pumpkin Soup Yes it's time to pull out the Pumpkin. And this sounds HEAVENLY! and some crispy sourdough bread.

FRIDAY
Campout ? Hot dogs and s'mores?

SATURDAY / SUNDAY
Conference foods

Chocolate Ice Cream

So I recently stole my parents ice cream maker (with their permission) and have been determined to find the right recipe. THIS one is for sure a keeper. I've modified it a bit so it will fit my maker. It makes about a half gallon, which just isn't enough for any growing family. I guess I need to two ice cream makers.

10 egg yolks
4 Tbs sugar

3 1/2 cups milk
1 cup milk chocolate cut into small squares
1/2 cup dark chocolate cut into small squares

2 cups heavy cream whipped
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Mix the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl. Set aside.

Scald the milk. Turn off the stove. And slooooooowly pour the the milk into the egg mixture 1 Tbs at a time at first. Whisk it quickly so you don't get scrambled eggs. Once it is all blended. Return the mixture into the pot and turn the heat back on to med-med low. Continue stirring constantly reaaaaally good for about 5-10 minutes until the custard thickens but does NOT become scrambled eggs.

Once it is nice and thick pour it back into the large bowl and add the chopped chocolate. It melts fast. Let the mixture get REALLY cold in the fridge. About an hour or two. Then add the whipped cream and blend in gently. Pour it in your mixture and wait ... if you can ... or steal a lick or two as it starts to thicken.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

On The Menu ...

MONDAY - Vacation anything goes

TUESDAY - Ham steak, corn on the cob, fresh bread, broccoli

WEDNESDAY - Tilapia, salad, sourdough toast

THURSDAY - Garlic Chicken Legs, Sweet Potatoes, microwavable green beans (from a bag =)

FRIDAY - pizza?

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

I have an aversion to the Crockpot. We just aren't friends. Buuuut, I'm determined to find recipes that work for it b/c every Thursday I'm going to need it after soccer practice ends at 6pm.

This recipe is simple and thanks to Trader Joe's again, I found an easy great meal.

1 package of Chicken Thighs (yes that makes all the difference)
1 package of Taco Seasoning
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can of chicken broth

Simmer for a few hours in the crockpot. And serve with lightly fried tortillas, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, lettuce, cheese, etc.