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One Week of School Lunch Ideas

Super Easy Breakfast Ideas for a School Day!     We all know that sometimes school mornings can be a little rushed. That means hair down, no breakfast, no makeup, and everyone mad! Here are two super yummy breakfasts you can make ahead of time, so you don't have to eat cereal in the car!  French Toast Sticks          These french toast sticks are so good! They are super easy and perfect to make ahead of time and freeze. You can eat them with syrup or they taste really good with jam and powdered sugar. This recipe is from Ree Drummond from the Food Network.     Ingredients:  6 large eggs 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups sweetened corn and oat cereal, such as Cap'n Crunch, crushed to fine crumbs 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted 12 slices Texas toast, each cut into 3 strips Directions:       ...

Raspberry Lemon Muffins            These muffins are easy to make and perfect to make if you have tons of raspberries. They work for a quick breakfast or a little snack during the day. Hopefully, you enjoy these muffins!  Ingredients: 2 Cups Flour 1 Cup Sugar 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 2 Eggs Slightly Beaten 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil (or you can use 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce for a healthier option) 1 Teaspoon Lemon Extract 1 1/2 Cup Fresh or Frozen Raspberries  1 Cup Cream (I used milk instead) Directions:     In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Combine the eggs, cream, oil, and lemon extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raspberries. Spoon into 18 greased or lined cups. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 - 20 minutes.      I baked my muffins ant 375 degrees for about 15 - 18 minutes. 

Dinner's to Make While Camping       Here are a few really yummy dinners you can make while you are camping this summer! Enjoy!! Hobo Dinner     This recipe is really good and easy to make. You can make it if you are camping or on your grill at home.  Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1tbs Worcestershire sauce 2 medium green onions chopped  1 1/2 cup baby-cut carrots 1 1/2 tsp peppered seasoned salt     Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray half of one side of four 18x12 inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil with cooking spray. Mix beef, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, 2 chopped onions, 1 tsp seasoned salt. Shape mixture into 4 patties about 1 inch thick. Place potatoes on sprayed sides of foil sheets. Top with Beef patty, carrots, tomatoes, and sliced onions, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp seasoned salt. Fold foil over patties and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, maki...

Cookies In a Jar           This recipe makes cookie dough that you can store in a jar. It is super easy to make and works for almost any gift. You can also give it with another small gift. This can work for a birthday or just to give as a nice present to a neighbor. Another way is to make it for a time that you will be too busy to make cookies. It is also super easy to make. I hope you enjoy making this treat to give as a gift or save for later.  All you need is: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon slat ½ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup packed brown sugar 1 ½ cups (9ounces) milk chocolate chips 1 mason jar paper fabric     Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Then pour it into the bottom of the mason jar. Pack down the flour mixture by shaking the jar side to side. Then add the brown sugar and pack it down. (you may need to use a spoon) Add the granulated sugar then fill the rest o...

German Pancakes     These German Pancakes are perfect for a Sunday morning breakfast. They are so delicious!! They are best served with syrup or jam. Enjoy!!  Ingredients:  6 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 5 Tbsp. butter   Instructions:      Melt butter in 9x13 inch pan in the oven. Whip eggs until thick and lemon colored. Add milk, flour, and salt. Pour batter into pan of melted butter. BAke at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Yummy Breakfast Skillet This skillet is great for breakfast but it also works for a quick dinner. It tastes even better if you add some fruit on the side. This recipe from   Six Sisters'  could not be easier. Hope you enjoy!! Prep Time:                                                    Cook Time:                                           Total Time:  10 minutes                                                    15 minutes                                             25 minutes Ingredients...

Cake Mix Cookie Bars These cookie bars from  Six Sisters' Stuff , are so delicious and super easy to make. I hope you enjoy making and eating this treat!  Prep Time:                          Cook Time:             Total Time: 10 minutes                          20 minutes               30 minutes Ingredients: 1 15.25-0z white cake mix (A yellow cake mix also works) 1/2 cup canola oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter chips (I made it with butterscotch chips and it works just as well.) 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk Instructions:  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix together the cake mix, canola oil, and eggs. Then separate the batter into two halves.  Press one half of the batter into the bot...

Cake Batter Blondies Recipe These cookie bars are yummy and super easy to make! The recipe is from  Six Sisters' Stuff . Go check them out for more amazing recipes.  Prep Time:                     Cook Time:                    Total Time:  10 minutes                     30 minutes                      40 minutes           Ingredients: Cookie Bars 1 box Funfetti cake mix 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 - 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (If you use a yellow cake mix add these. If you have a Funfetti cake mix you don't need to add sprinkles.) 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Sprinkles for the top (optional) Frosting: 1/4 cup butter, softened 2-3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar (m...

Yummy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars These cookie bars from Six Sisters Stuff and really good and fast to make. Hope you enjoy them!! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes   Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups oatmeal 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 (12 ounces) bag milk chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix butter and brown sugar together for a few minutes until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until thoroughly combined.  Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread cookie dough on an ungreased jelly roll sheer (or large cookie sheet) and bake for 18 - 29 minutes. Let cool before cutting.  Enjoy!!                   

Chocolate Covered Pretzels  These chocolate covered pretzels are a delicious treat. They are simple, easy, and quick. The longest part. is letting the chocolate to harden. Ingredients: 2 bags of chocolate chips (then can be normal chocolate chips or flavored, like mint.) pretzels sprinkles (optional) Instructions: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or fondue pan.  Dip the pretzels in the chocolate and use a spoon to help cover the pretzels.  Cover the pretzels with sprinkles. Let the chocolate harden. Store in the fridge. Enjoy!!

Yummy Texas Sheet Cake Brownies  Make these delicious chocolate brownies with this recipe by The Chocoholic.  Cake: Ingredients: 2 sticks butter 1 cup water 4 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon baking soda Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large cookie sheet with sides. In a saucepan mix butter, water and cocoa, bring to a boil. Pour into a large bowl. In a small bowl mix sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to chocolate, mix well. Blending between additions, add 3 eggs, sour cream and baking soda. Pout into well-greased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.  Frosting: Ingredients: 1 stick butter 4 tablespoons cocoa 6 tablespoons milk 1 pound powdered sugar  1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Instructions: Make frosting approximately 15 minutes before cake is done. The cake...

Lovely Heart Shaped Valentine's Day Cookies The perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day is heart-shaped cookies.These cookies are easy, simple, and cute. They are an amazing sugar cookie that will help you show your love this Valentine's Day. The recipe is from American Gilr Magazine. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened   1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda red food coloring 1 can vanilla frosting (or some homemade frosting) Instructions:  In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and baking soda.  Add a few drops of food coloring to the butter mixture, a little bit at a time. Keep mixing until the dough sticks together.  Use clean hands to shape the cookie dough into a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.  Use a rolling pin to roll out the do...

3 Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies Find The Best Cookie For You I love these chocolate chip cookies from American Girl Magazine.  Cakey Cookies Ingredients: Chewy Cookies 3 cups bread flour (or normal flour) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 sticks softened unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar    1 teaspoon vanilla extract         2 eggs 2 cups chocolate chips Directions: In a small mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt In a separate larger bowl, stir together butter, light brown sugar, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.  Add the eggs to the sugar mixture one at a time. Mix well after each egg.  Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture a little at a time, stirring after each addition. Stir in the chocolate chips.  Shape dough into balls (golf ball sized balls) and place on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Flatten each dough ball with your hand. Bake cook...