Friday, July 6, 2007

To do & Menus

Hey all!! Just updating my Christmas lists for this year.

To-do today:
pick up new vacuum cleaner
pick up new microwave
declutter MBR
try to get to Christmas box that dh put in MBR closet (?don't ask me why?)
inventory Christmas box (in CNB) & put box in shed w/other boxes
straighten: son's room, girls' room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, car
today's laundry
hook up new freezer (still debating whether to put in shed or laundry room...I want Laun.Rm.
dh wants shed)
work on Christmas cards

Menu:
Breakfast: Bacon, eggs, grits, toast, sliced tomatoes
Lunch: Turkey club sandwiches
Dinner: Cheeseburger bake, refried beans, salad
Dessert: Shortcut Strawberry Shortcake
Cheeseburger Bake
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 8
8 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls
1 pound ground beef -- browned and drained
1 package taco seasoning mix
15 ounces tomato sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350°.
Unroll crescent roll dough; press into a greased 9" round baking pan, pinching seams closed.
Bake for 10 minutes; set aside.
Add beef, seasoning and tomato sauce to a 12" skillet; heat through, about 7 minutes.
Pour into crust; sprinkle cheese on top.
Bake for 10-15 minutes.
Set aside 5 minutes before serving.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 318 Calories; 25g Fat (69.5% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 78mg Cholesterol; 827mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Strawberry Shortcut
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 8
1 pound cake (either already made & cooled, or store-bought)
1 pint strawberries -- sliced
8 ounces Cool Whip®
Cut cake into slices.
Spoon strawberries over half the cake slices; top with whipped topping.
Repeat layers, ending with a dollop of whipped topping.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 114 Calories; 6g Fat (55.6% calories from fat); trace Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 9mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

Pound Cake
Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 8
1 cup unsalted butter
1 2/3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
Preheat oven to 300°.
Cream butter; blend in sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Gradually mix in flour; pour into a greased and floured loaf pan.
Bake for 1-1 1/2 hours.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 420 Calories; 21g Fat (44.8% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 53g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 156mg Cholesterol; 38mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 4 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates.
Serving Ideas : Try with fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream on top.

Well, hope everyone has a blessed day. I've got lots to do today, so I better get going.~Cherylann

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