Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 stick butter
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 cups oatmeal
1tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Boil sugar,cocoa,milk,and butter for 3 minutes.

Take off of heat and add remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Drop by spoonfuls on wax paper, allow to set until cool.

These are favorites in our house and can be devoured in 1 night...I don't make them often  :-)

End of Summer Corn Chowder

End of Summer Corn Chowder

2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups red potatoes, diced
5 cups vegetable broth(I used 1 box of Organic+ a little water)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp salt
5 ears fresh corn
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
pepper, to taste
2 scallions, chopped

In a large sauce, pan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions, and cook 10 minutes, until beginning to brown.

 Stir in cayenne and potatoes, and cook 3 minutes, stirring often.

 Add vegetable broth, sour cream and salt, stirring well. Cook 30 minutes.

With a potato masher, lightly mash about half the potatoes, to create a thicker broth. Cook an additional 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

Stir in corn and cheddar, and cook 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with scallions and additional sour cream, if desired.

Yum Yum, perfect transition to Fall! :-)

*I found the original recipe at fresh365online

Menu 9-12/9-18-11

Monday:
Granola Cereal(New Carry-Over) w/Fresh Fruit
Bento/L.O.s
Salmon Patties, Carrot Sticks, Roasted Squash and Zucchini, Tomato/Red Onion Salad

Tuesday:
Apple Cinnamon Muffins w/Fresh Fruit
Bento/Salad
Pancakes w/Turkey Bacon and Eggs

Wednesday:
BLTs
Bento/L.O.s
Hamburgers on Grill w/HM French Fries and Baked Beans

Thursday:
Yogurt w/Honey and Fresh Fruit
Bento/Salad
Marinated Pork Chops w/Twice Baked Potatoes,Corn on Cob and Tomato/Cucumber Salad

Friday:
Oatmeal w/Fresh Fruit
Bento/Salsa,Guacamole, and Chips
Herb Pork Tenderloin w/Rice Pilaf and Roasted Veggies

Saturday:
Scrambled Eggs,HM Hash Browns, and Turkey Bacon
YOYO
HM Pizza w/Salad

Sunday:
Cereal w/Fresh Fruit
YOYO
Low Country Grill

*When I say Fresh Fruit- this means whatever we have on hand...apparently my family has to be "in the mood" for certain kinds of fruits. The solution I have come up with is this...I buy various fruits that we eat and they pick through-out the week.
 I go shopping on Sunday so on the weekends when my menu says YOYO(Your on Your Own) we use up whatever fruits/veggies that are left from the week with whatever we find.  :-)
 Today we are all having something different but we are using up all leftovers and most of the fruits/veggies from last week. :-)