This is the recipe I used to make Cinnamon Rolls and Cinnamon twist for my family this morning, and it was a hit!!!
Next time I will add a tad more Brown Sugar to the filling, as they weren't as sweet as I expected.
Dough -
1 cup warm milk (110* F)
2 eggs
1/3 Cup margarine, melted
4 1/2 Cups All purpose Flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 Cup white sugar
3 tsp Rapid Rise Yeast
Filling -
1 cup packed Brown Sugar (I will add 1/4c more next time)
3 Tbsp. ground Cinnamon
1/3 Cup butter, softened
Icing -
3 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup of Butter softened
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Place dough ingredients into bread machine in order recommended by manufacturer. Select Dough cycle and start.
After dough is together, and has doubled in size, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and let rest for 10 minutes.
Mix together the filling mixture, set aside.
Roll out dough to a 1/8" - 1/4" thickness.
For Twist -
Trim sides down to an even edge. Spread filling over dough, and fold in half putting the two long edges together.
Cut into 3/4" strips, and twist, pulling slightly as you twist. Lay into a greased and floured baking pan.
Let rise for 30 minutes, or until dough is doubled.
Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes
Use a rubber spatula to spread on icing as soon as you take these out of the oven!
For Cinnamon Rolls -
Trim the short sides so that the dough is fairly even - don't cut too much off.
Spread the filling evenly, reaching to the sides as far as possible, but keeping a 1/2" margin clean on one of the long sides.
Roll the dough starting at the long side without the clean edge, and roll to the clean edge.
Grease and flour a 9" x 13" baking pan.
Cut 1/2" - 3/4" rolls, and place them in the pan with sides barely touching.
Let rise for 30 minutes, or until rolls are doubled.
Preheat Oven to 400* F (200* C).
Bake Rolls for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Use a rubber spatula to spread on icing as soon as you take these rolls out of the oven!
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Crock Pot Pork Loin
I made this for my family the other day, and it was "OMG Good"!!!
3 lb. Pork Loin
4-5 Potatoes
Rub -
3 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning
2 Tbsp. Dried Parsley
2 tsp. McCormick Tomato Basil Seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper Seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 1/2 tsp. Salt
2 pkts. Sassoné Red (in the Spanish Food isle)
Put all rub ingredients in a gallon size zip lock bag, shake to mix.
Cut Pork loin in half, and place in zip lock bag, shake till well coated.
Refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
Day of -
Peel potatoes and cut long ways, then cut into 1/2" - 3/4" slices. Arrange slices on the bottom of the crock pot, add about 1/2" of water.
Lay Pork Loin on top of the potatoes so that the pork DOES NOT touch the bottom of the pot, or the sides (if possible).
Cover, and cook on low 4-6* hours.
Remove pork loin and potatoes from the crock pot.
Optional -
Make a roux with Butter and Flour and use the drippings from the crock pot to make a gravy for the potatoes.
I served this with nice big steamed Broccoli florets, and my family loved it!!
*cooking time will depend on the heat levels of your crock pot.
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
3 lb. Pork Loin
4-5 Potatoes
Rub -
3 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning
2 Tbsp. Dried Parsley
2 tsp. McCormick Tomato Basil Seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper Seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 1/2 tsp. Salt
2 pkts. Sassoné Red (in the Spanish Food isle)
Put all rub ingredients in a gallon size zip lock bag, shake to mix.
Cut Pork loin in half, and place in zip lock bag, shake till well coated.
Refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
Day of -
Peel potatoes and cut long ways, then cut into 1/2" - 3/4" slices. Arrange slices on the bottom of the crock pot, add about 1/2" of water.
Lay Pork Loin on top of the potatoes so that the pork DOES NOT touch the bottom of the pot, or the sides (if possible).
Cover, and cook on low 4-6* hours.
Remove pork loin and potatoes from the crock pot.
Optional -
Make a roux with Butter and Flour and use the drippings from the crock pot to make a gravy for the potatoes.
I served this with nice big steamed Broccoli florets, and my family loved it!!
*cooking time will depend on the heat levels of your crock pot.
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Salt Clay
I love, love, LOVE this stuff!!!
4 cups All Purpose flour
1 cup table salt
Cold water (approximately 1 1/2 - 2 cups)
Food coloring if desired
In a large bowl (because you will need room to kneed!) mix together the four and salt.
At this point, if you wish to color the clay before drying, add the food coloring to the water. I recommend using about 20 drops for a good color.
Gradually add the water to the flour and salt mixture. Your looking to get a clay / play dough consistency.
Once the consistency desired is reached, you can now begin your projects!!
Here are a few ideas -
Home made holiday ornaments
Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, and use a lolly pop stick to punch a hold in the soft clay - this will make it easier to string later. (these all make great gift ideas for teachers as well!!)
* Pumpkins for Halloween
* Trees for Christmas
* Hearts for Valentines day
* Eggs for Easter
I like to let these dry on the TOP of the stove (so this while the kids are playing outside, preoccupied with a movie, etc. You will need to prop the oven open, and you do NOT want the kids in the kitchen during that time.
Once you cut out the shapes, lay onto a cookie sheet, and set on top of the stove. Turn the oven on 350* and prop oven door open about half way. Let the shapes sit on top of the oven for about 2 hours. Then turn off the oven. Leave the shapes on top of the oven until all the heat from the oven is gone.
Let shapes cool completely before painting!
(you can also bake these shapes at 200* for about an hour, but they can bubble!)
Hand / Foot prints
Roll out a circle of dough about 8 inches round and 1 inch thick, and place it into a glass pie plate.
Have your child press his / her hand or foot into the dough.
Bake in the oven at 250* for an hour and a half with the oven door CLOSED. (I do not recommend using the air drying method for the bowls, or any other *thick* craft as it may not dry completely).
Decorative Bowls
Choose a OVEN safe item (Cupcake pan, tart pan, etc), roll the dough out to a good size circle (depending on the size bowl you are using, you want about a 1 inch over lay) and lay a moist paper towel over the bowl you will be using to shape the one you are making. Once you are done forming the bowl you can decorate the outside with small glass tiles, gems, etc.
DO NOT REMOVE CLAY FROM THE BOWL!!
Bake the bowl upside down in the oven at 200* for about 1 hour. (I do not recommend using the air drying method for the bowls, or any other *thick* craft as it may not dry completely).
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
4 cups All Purpose flour
1 cup table salt
Cold water (approximately 1 1/2 - 2 cups)
Food coloring if desired
In a large bowl (because you will need room to kneed!) mix together the four and salt.
At this point, if you wish to color the clay before drying, add the food coloring to the water. I recommend using about 20 drops for a good color.
Gradually add the water to the flour and salt mixture. Your looking to get a clay / play dough consistency.
Once the consistency desired is reached, you can now begin your projects!!
Here are a few ideas -
Home made holiday ornaments
Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, and use a lolly pop stick to punch a hold in the soft clay - this will make it easier to string later. (these all make great gift ideas for teachers as well!!)
* Pumpkins for Halloween
* Trees for Christmas
* Hearts for Valentines day
* Eggs for Easter
I like to let these dry on the TOP of the stove (so this while the kids are playing outside, preoccupied with a movie, etc. You will need to prop the oven open, and you do NOT want the kids in the kitchen during that time.
Once you cut out the shapes, lay onto a cookie sheet, and set on top of the stove. Turn the oven on 350* and prop oven door open about half way. Let the shapes sit on top of the oven for about 2 hours. Then turn off the oven. Leave the shapes on top of the oven until all the heat from the oven is gone.
Let shapes cool completely before painting!
(you can also bake these shapes at 200* for about an hour, but they can bubble!)
Hand / Foot prints
Roll out a circle of dough about 8 inches round and 1 inch thick, and place it into a glass pie plate.
Have your child press his / her hand or foot into the dough.
Bake in the oven at 250* for an hour and a half with the oven door CLOSED. (I do not recommend using the air drying method for the bowls, or any other *thick* craft as it may not dry completely).
Decorative Bowls
Choose a OVEN safe item (Cupcake pan, tart pan, etc), roll the dough out to a good size circle (depending on the size bowl you are using, you want about a 1 inch over lay) and lay a moist paper towel over the bowl you will be using to shape the one you are making. Once you are done forming the bowl you can decorate the outside with small glass tiles, gems, etc.
DO NOT REMOVE CLAY FROM THE BOWL!!
Bake the bowl upside down in the oven at 200* for about 1 hour. (I do not recommend using the air drying method for the bowls, or any other *thick* craft as it may not dry completely).
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Crock Pot Easy Potato and Ground Turkey Casserole
My Aunt used to make this in the oven all the time, but she would use ground beef. I used ground Turkey this last time, and it came out really yummy!! So I wanted to share the recipe!
Ingredients
6-8 Rustic Potatoes, peeled, and slicked into 1/4"-1/2" slices
1 lb ground Turkey, cooked, drained, crumbled
1 - 12oz bag frozen corn (canned corn works fine as well)
1 envelope Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix
Directions
Cook and drain the Turkey.
Mix the soup with 4 Cups of boiling hot water (I use hot water from the tap! works just fine!), set aside.
Peel the potatoes and slice them once you are ready to start the crock pot.
Begin layering the ingredients in even amounts until the potatoes are all gone.
Start with the Potatoes on the bottom, then do some turkey, and some corn. Another layer of potatoes, and another layer of turkey and corn. Keep in mind, you dont want to cover the potatoes, just sprinkle about 1/4 - 1/3 of the meat and corn on each layer.
Once all the layers are finished, pour the onion soup mix on top. At this point you can add salt and/or pepper.
Cover and turn on low - cook 6-7 hours until potatoes are fork tender, and starting to brown in color on top.
Hope you enjoy this!!!
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Ingredients
6-8 Rustic Potatoes, peeled, and slicked into 1/4"-1/2" slices
1 lb ground Turkey, cooked, drained, crumbled
1 - 12oz bag frozen corn (canned corn works fine as well)
1 envelope Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix
Directions
Cook and drain the Turkey.
Mix the soup with 4 Cups of boiling hot water (I use hot water from the tap! works just fine!), set aside.
Peel the potatoes and slice them once you are ready to start the crock pot.
Begin layering the ingredients in even amounts until the potatoes are all gone.
Start with the Potatoes on the bottom, then do some turkey, and some corn. Another layer of potatoes, and another layer of turkey and corn. Keep in mind, you dont want to cover the potatoes, just sprinkle about 1/4 - 1/3 of the meat and corn on each layer.
Once all the layers are finished, pour the onion soup mix on top. At this point you can add salt and/or pepper.
Cover and turn on low - cook 6-7 hours until potatoes are fork tender, and starting to brown in color on top.
Hope you enjoy this!!!
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Why am I a SAHM?
I grew up seeing the differences between a home with a SAHM and one without. But as much as I always wanted to be a house wife, and SAHM, I never thought I could, or would. I loved working too much, I loved the break, the social aspects of work - I loved having people to see outside of my home, and I loved having the money to go do things.
Well, in 2009 I was involved in a rather abusive relationship with someone who was abusing drugs. by October 2009, I was pretty much fed up - I was ready to leave. My depression had hit a all time low, I lost all my friends, I couldn't go anywhere, and my daughter and I stayed at my ex's house every weekend. If we didn't my phone would blow up, or she was checking on me, or wanted to know why I was mad at her. All because I wanted some down time.
I wasn't married to her, I was dating her.
In November 2009 the unthinkable happened. While she had pushed, smacked, and shoved me several times, she had never full on attacked me.
We left for church, and I told her before we left that I had to get my stuff and go. I couldn't handle the relationship anymore and it was wearing me down. She begged me not to go, asked me to please just go to church with her, and to pray about it. I did....
when we got back to her house, I asked her to open the door so I could get my things, she refused. Her father (who lived downstairs or the two family) opened the door for me, and I started packing my things. She was furious, and so angry. She started calling people, she started telling my daughter how I lied, and how I don't love her (my ex) anymore, and that we were leaving. She really pulled my daughter into it.
After I packed all my things into the car - TV and all, I asked her to get out. I told her I was going home and I wanted her out. She refused.
We drove maybe half a while from her house and while I Was driving down a side street, out of no where, she started attacking me. Punching me in my head, my face, my shoulder and my arm. I had cuts from a ring she was wearing, my ear was bleeding, my eye was swelling - and all this took place while my daughter was in the car watching, screaming for her to stop.
I still cry thinking of how she much have felt, helpless, in the back seat yelling for someone to help Mommy.
My childhood was filled with unmentionable abuse - abuse that took place in and outside of my home. My father was a very angry man, and his step father ...... he did things I dont feel the need to speak about.
Anyways, after all this happened - I cowered. My depression got even worse, I felt worthless, I felt like I could never be loved, and no one would ever see me as someone worth loving.
Then, I met Andrew. He was performing at a local bar, and I went to see him. Love at first sight? I think so ;)
He has spent the last 3 years undoing what my ex did to me.
In December of 2009 I lost my job at Key Bank. My FMLA had ran out, and I was spending more time off the phones crying in the bathroom than I was helping customers.
I tried so hard over that summer to fix what was happening, I felt like I could be her superwoman and help her get her life straight - I was wrong.
So when I met Andrew, I was broken, weak, and unable to even feel anything worthy of love.
I still felt like it was all my fault, and I did for well over a year.
I have struggled with depression and BiPolar for the majority of my life. In and out of counseling, on and off of med's. I placed a child in adoption, and I lost one child to his father.
I wasn't able to stay in counseling, or to stay on meds - I was working full time and I couldn't afford my medical plan. I had no idea what I was doing when I signed up.
On top of all this I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in July 2009, and I had no idea how to cope. But on top of it, my legs were going weak and giving out on me. I was blacking out and passing out. But through the MRI's, CAT scans, and EEG's, nothing shows up. I feel like I am lost.
So, I pour my life into my home. Some days are better than others - some days I spend on the couch all day wanting nothing more to cry, but fearing if I start I wont stop, other days I bake and clean until the house is beautiful and smells yummy. But the minute my daughter runs in that door from school, or comes in from playing outside in the summer, I wrap her in my arms, and know she is ok.
The biggest part of my depression is fear - fear that what happened to me will happen to her. I never want her to feel worthless like I did. And when Andrew came along, he made both of our life's better.
Like any married couple, we have our ups and downs - but he is my rock. And he is Kathleen's Daddy. And I couldn't be happier to be a SAHM so I can show them, on my good days, just how much I love them.
So you see, my decision to be a SAHM wasn't because Andrew made enough money to cover two salaries (because he makes just above minimum wage), it wasn't because I just loved spending time caring for my kids 24/7 (had I done this when Kat was a baby or a toddler, I would have lost my mind), and I didnt do this because I am lazy (I go stir crazy on a daily basis).
I did this because my disability keeps me from working - most days (99% of the time) it keeps me from even walking out the front door. I live in fear that if I Walk out of the house, something bad will happen - Murphy's Law. When I do leave, its never alone, and almost always with Andrew.
but I found comfort in knowing, I can still provide for my family - even if not financially. I can cook for them, I can clean for them, I can show them all the love I can. And when I cant do those things, Andrew does. He knows how hard it is for me to lead a normal life. But in the end, I try my hardest to be as normal as possible.
I guess you can say, in a way, I didnt chose this lifestyle, this lifestyle chose me.
I was just lucky to have an amazing Grandma to show me how to do it right, when I can....
*Patty*
Well, in 2009 I was involved in a rather abusive relationship with someone who was abusing drugs. by October 2009, I was pretty much fed up - I was ready to leave. My depression had hit a all time low, I lost all my friends, I couldn't go anywhere, and my daughter and I stayed at my ex's house every weekend. If we didn't my phone would blow up, or she was checking on me, or wanted to know why I was mad at her. All because I wanted some down time.
I wasn't married to her, I was dating her.
In November 2009 the unthinkable happened. While she had pushed, smacked, and shoved me several times, she had never full on attacked me.
We left for church, and I told her before we left that I had to get my stuff and go. I couldn't handle the relationship anymore and it was wearing me down. She begged me not to go, asked me to please just go to church with her, and to pray about it. I did....
when we got back to her house, I asked her to open the door so I could get my things, she refused. Her father (who lived downstairs or the two family) opened the door for me, and I started packing my things. She was furious, and so angry. She started calling people, she started telling my daughter how I lied, and how I don't love her (my ex) anymore, and that we were leaving. She really pulled my daughter into it.
After I packed all my things into the car - TV and all, I asked her to get out. I told her I was going home and I wanted her out. She refused.
We drove maybe half a while from her house and while I Was driving down a side street, out of no where, she started attacking me. Punching me in my head, my face, my shoulder and my arm. I had cuts from a ring she was wearing, my ear was bleeding, my eye was swelling - and all this took place while my daughter was in the car watching, screaming for her to stop.
I still cry thinking of how she much have felt, helpless, in the back seat yelling for someone to help Mommy.
My childhood was filled with unmentionable abuse - abuse that took place in and outside of my home. My father was a very angry man, and his step father ...... he did things I dont feel the need to speak about.
Anyways, after all this happened - I cowered. My depression got even worse, I felt worthless, I felt like I could never be loved, and no one would ever see me as someone worth loving.
Then, I met Andrew. He was performing at a local bar, and I went to see him. Love at first sight? I think so ;)
He has spent the last 3 years undoing what my ex did to me.
In December of 2009 I lost my job at Key Bank. My FMLA had ran out, and I was spending more time off the phones crying in the bathroom than I was helping customers.
I tried so hard over that summer to fix what was happening, I felt like I could be her superwoman and help her get her life straight - I was wrong.
So when I met Andrew, I was broken, weak, and unable to even feel anything worthy of love.
I still felt like it was all my fault, and I did for well over a year.
I have struggled with depression and BiPolar for the majority of my life. In and out of counseling, on and off of med's. I placed a child in adoption, and I lost one child to his father.
I wasn't able to stay in counseling, or to stay on meds - I was working full time and I couldn't afford my medical plan. I had no idea what I was doing when I signed up.
On top of all this I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in July 2009, and I had no idea how to cope. But on top of it, my legs were going weak and giving out on me. I was blacking out and passing out. But through the MRI's, CAT scans, and EEG's, nothing shows up. I feel like I am lost.
So, I pour my life into my home. Some days are better than others - some days I spend on the couch all day wanting nothing more to cry, but fearing if I start I wont stop, other days I bake and clean until the house is beautiful and smells yummy. But the minute my daughter runs in that door from school, or comes in from playing outside in the summer, I wrap her in my arms, and know she is ok.
The biggest part of my depression is fear - fear that what happened to me will happen to her. I never want her to feel worthless like I did. And when Andrew came along, he made both of our life's better.
Like any married couple, we have our ups and downs - but he is my rock. And he is Kathleen's Daddy. And I couldn't be happier to be a SAHM so I can show them, on my good days, just how much I love them.
So you see, my decision to be a SAHM wasn't because Andrew made enough money to cover two salaries (because he makes just above minimum wage), it wasn't because I just loved spending time caring for my kids 24/7 (had I done this when Kat was a baby or a toddler, I would have lost my mind), and I didnt do this because I am lazy (I go stir crazy on a daily basis).
I did this because my disability keeps me from working - most days (99% of the time) it keeps me from even walking out the front door. I live in fear that if I Walk out of the house, something bad will happen - Murphy's Law. When I do leave, its never alone, and almost always with Andrew.
but I found comfort in knowing, I can still provide for my family - even if not financially. I can cook for them, I can clean for them, I can show them all the love I can. And when I cant do those things, Andrew does. He knows how hard it is for me to lead a normal life. But in the end, I try my hardest to be as normal as possible.
I guess you can say, in a way, I didnt chose this lifestyle, this lifestyle chose me.
I was just lucky to have an amazing Grandma to show me how to do it right, when I can....
*Patty*
Sunday, September 23, 2012
"Chicken in a hurry"
as the Girls say - it doesn't cook in a hurry, but you can prepare it in a hurry.
I WILL be making these with the slow cooker Cheddar Mac!
I WILL be making these with the slow cooker Cheddar Mac!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 - 3 Pounds of chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 Cup of ketchup
- 1/4 Cup of water
- 1/4 Cup of brown sugar, packed
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
Directions
Step One
Arrange chicken in slow cooker.Step Two
Combine remaining ingredients and then pour over the chicken.Step Three
Cover and cook on HIGH for 4–5 hours or on LOW for 7–8 hours.
via
crockingirls.com
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
Crock Pot Cheddar Mac
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) Package of Macaroni
- 2 Cups of Half and Half
- 1 Can of Cheese Soup
- 1/2 Cup of Butter, melted
- 4 Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Directions
Step One
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.Step Two
Combine pasta with remaining ingredients and place into 6-quart slow cooker.Step Three
Cover and cook on LOW for 2–2 1/2 hours.
via
crockingirls.com
- Patty
The All-in-One Parent on FaceBook
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