1st Day of School Smoothies Monday, August 7 Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats, uncooked 1/2 peeled banana 1/2 cup yogurt (we use Greek) Fruit: 3/4 cup mango, 3/4 cup strawberries, or 1/2 cup blueberries or all! 3/4 cup milk (any kind! dairy, oat, almond milk, etc.) Optional: small drizzle of... Read More.
Cool Summer Eats 2023 Wednesday, June 21 Frozen Lemonade 4 cups (1 qt.) vanilla ice cream 2 cups refrigerated lemonade (such as Simply Lemonade) 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (from 1 orange) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) Process all ingredients in a blender on high speed until mixture is completely smooth, about 1... Read More.
Sam’s Tater Tot Casserole Wednesday, June 21 Tater tots to cover a single layer of a 9x13 dish (about 24 ounces) 8 sausage patties, diced (uncooked) 8 oz. pepper jack cheese, grated 8.oz. cheddar cheese, grated (mild, medium or sharp...your preference) 9 eggs 1 cup milk Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste Set oven to 375. Spread single... Read More.
Snacky Daddy Food for Father’s Day – 2023 Friday, June 9 “It always made me happy to make treats for my Daddy. It was a little thing I would do just for him. It works!” -Jodi Jodi’s Mix with a Twist 1 can of cocktail peanuts 1 big bag of plain... Read More.
Cinco de Menu 2023 Tuesday, May 2 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these fun, easy recipes. Sam's Smash Burger Tacos 1 lb ground beef5-6 tortillas (medium-sized...not taco or burrito sized...use that middle size)Onions, dicedTomatoes, dicedLettuce, shredded
Sam’s Smash Burger Tacos Tuesday, May 2 1 lb ground beef 5-6 tortillas (medium-sized...not taco or burrito sized...use that middle size) Onions, diced Tomatoes, diced Lettuce, shredded Cheese Condiments This is more of a method than a recipe. A pound of ground beef will make about 5 of these. Have your griddle or pan on medium-high heat. Lightly roll... Read More.
Lunch Room PB Balls Wednesday, April 19 Murphy is bringing back a cafeteria lunchroom favorite! 1 Cup Peanut Butter 1 Cup Honey 2 Cups Dry Powdered Milk Various toppings to roll in - cornflakes powdered sugar, nuts, etc. Mix the peanut butter, honey, and dry milk together in a bowl. Just a scoop of your choice and... Read More.
Martha Stewart’s Crispy Asparagus Straws Monday, April 17 Murphy & Jodi recently had THE BEST party food, Crispy Asparagus Straws -- From "Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook." Makes 2 dozen straws Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 5-8 minutes Ingredients 24 asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed 6 sheets of phyllo dough, thawed if frozen 3... Read More.
Sam’s Bacon Crackers Monday, March 13 1 pkg of bacon (12oz or 16oz depending on how much you’re making) 1 box club crackers Brown sugar BBQ seasoning rub Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place as many club crackers as you need on a cooling rack and place the rack on... Read More.
Sam’s Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Ribs Wednesday, February 15 Servings: 3–4 Ingredients: 1 (2½–3 lb) rack of pork ribs, halved 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 cup honey ½ cup soy sauce 10 cloves garlic, minced Directions: Season ribs evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Rub... Read More.
Air Fryer Wings Wednesday, February 8 Dry Rub 1 lb chicken wings (drums & flats) Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Garlic powder, to taste Vegetable oil Sauce 1 cup wing sauce 1/2 cup melted butter Wash wings, pat them dry. (Dry before you fry for crispiness!) Season with salt, pepper, and... Read More.
Phoebe’s Old Soul Drink Thursday, February 2 (Orange Tonic Immunity Booster) Our "Pheebs" makes this drink her own way, but she got the recipe from TikTok! Ingredients: 3 oranges 3 lemons 2 whole ginger roots 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp ground turmeric Honey (optional) Directions: Start by slicing oranges, lemons,... Read More.