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Venezuelan Empanada’s
Got this recipe from a friend of mine and I love empanada’s! If you have older kids, this is fun to make with them. Prep Harina Pan as indicated on package. Don’t add sugar however it isn’t necessary. You want a wet but pliable consistency in order to form the dough. (refrigerate for 30 min) While dough is in the refrigerator make your filling. Here are a few examples of what you can make to fill: Taco meat and queso fresco Shredded chicken and cheese Sweet plantain and shredded beef Ham and cheese Dough Prep: Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut…
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The Day The Devil Knocked & The Door Was Answered
Our greatest fear is that our children will lose the battle with their addiction. For some families, this fear has become their new reality. June 26th, 2017 is the day that shook our world. We received word my husbands eldest nephew, Jake, lost his fight with his demons. After achieving a period of abstinence, the devil knocked on the door, he answered and his body failed him. The shock that took me is indescribable. It had been less than a week since we talked and he told me how great he was doing and I expressed how proud of him I was. For a moment I believed there was hope! He…
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Baked Beef Burritos with Green Chilies
I always have a hard time deciding what to do with ground beef. This is a quick recipe that is super tasty! I make my lil dude some ground beef seasoned only with salt and pepper. I make him a mini burrito with the S&P seasoned beef, black beans and avocado. Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 package taco seasoning mix, water as recommended 1 can black beans, drained 1 can Rotel Mexican lime and cilantro tomatoes, drained 8 flour tortillas 2 4.5oz cans chopped green chilies 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded Directions In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any…
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Vegetable Beef Soup Crock-Pot
This is so insanely easy and a real life saver during a busy week! You can double the recipe and freeze some if you would like. My lil dude also loves all of the ingredients especially when I make homemade cornbread to go with it! Ingredients: 1.5lbs beef tips cut bite size Vegetable broth 2 bags of frozen mixed vegetables Frozen diced potatoes 1 can petite diced tomatoes 1 pack of Lipton onion soup mix Elbow macaroni or other small pasta Salt & pepper to taste Directions: Combine all ingredients in crock-pot minus macaroni noodles. Add water to the desired level/amount of soup. Add macaroni noodles the last hour of…
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Crock Pot Chicken & Gravy
I rely on my slow cooker and crock pot through the week and this is another super easy meal. Another option is to omit the gravy and broth and substitute for 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup with half cans of water.
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Breast Milk Diaries III
January first was the last day I pumped. I am still breastfeeding at night and in the morning if Coop wants but he has weaned himself pretty much to only at night. I decided an organic powdered formula would work best for us being the most economical and environmentally friendly. I researched formula better than the FBI and here is what I came up with. (Post contains affiliate links) Baby’s Only Organic LactoRelief with DHA & ARA Toddler Formula is what I am using. While he doesn’t have an issue with lactose I choose this due to less constipation issues in babies were reported. The price isn’t overwhelming and if…
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How Things Have Changed, & I Am Okay With That!
My husband asked me if I was okay with the way we are spending New Years Eve. Sitting on the couch, drinking hot tea while our little one is tucked in snug as a bug fast asleep. My response was absolutely! I wouldn’t trade it for the world! We have celebrated New Years many different ways and this year is by far the greatest yet! I am happy as a lark sitting here with my hubby, pups and lil one sound asleep, while we watch Dick Clark’s New Years Eve special. I pray all those that are out celebrating will be safe and get home to their loved ones. I…
