Sneaky! Sneaky!

I have a very picky-eating family. One of the biggest problems that I have, is trying to get vegetables into everyone. When I saw this pasta sauce, I was excited! First of all, it's the brand we usually use, so I knew we all liked the flavor. Second, it claims to have 2-1/2 servings of vegetables per serving (did that make sense?). Third, they have 2 choices for this Veggie Smart pasta sauce: chunky and smooth. Smooth is a necessity in my family. So there you have it. Let's sneak some vegetables into yummy pasta!

It's a Warm Your Belly Kind of Meal

This soup is not your typical clear liquid chicken noodle soup. Instead it is a creamy yummy chicken noodle soup that my Chris claims as one of his very favorite soups. It's guaranteed to warm your belly on a cool Fall night.

Chicken Noodle Soup

2 quarts water

8 chicken bouillon cubes

1 12 ounce bag uncooked wide egg noodles

2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

3 cups cubed cooked chicken

1 cup sour cream

Parsley

In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add noodles; cook, uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes. Do not drain. Add soup and chicken; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Sprinkle with parsley.

The Secret Spa in Your Kitchen - Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub

Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub

1/2 cup sesame oil

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon coconut oil

Combine ingredients and mix well. Store in a clean, dry jar.

*Use as a pre-shower or bath exfoliator for silky smooth skin.

National Cinnamon Bun Day

Cinnamon Rolls

5-6 cups flour

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast

2-1/2 cups warm water

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon (Next time I would add more)

Frosting

6 tablespoons butter, softened

3 cups confectioners' sugar

1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2-3 tablespoons milk

Combine 4 cups flour, dry cake mix, yeast and warm water until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 45 minutes).

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 14-inch x 10-inch rectangle. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Roll up jellyroll style, starting with a long side. Cut each roll into 12 slices; place cut side down in two greased 13 x 9 inch baking pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 20 minutes.

Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 20 minutes. For frosting, in a mixing bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost warm rolls.

October is ...

Wow! There is alot going on in the month of October. October is ...

-Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

-Apple Jack Month

-Breast Cancer Awareness Month

-Clergy Appreciation Month

-Cookie Month

-Eat Country Ham Month

-National Pizza Month

-National Popcorn Popping Month

-Seafood Month

And my personal favorite ...

-Sarcastic Month