Saltine Toffee Crackers a.k.a. Christmas Crack

You are probably wondering why this is a.k.a. Christmas Crack... it is so addicting!! I am sick to my stomach right now from eating it so much, and the butter is giving me indigestion ( that really makes you want to try it doesn't it!?!). I had to work out on my eliptical (a Christmas presant from my great hubby!) 2x today just to make it ok in my mind, lol. A very delicious and scrumptious dessert!

The Menu:

Saltine Toffee Crackers a.k.a. Christmas Crack

The Original Recipe:
I first heard about his on Babycenter Cooking for your Family board, but I have seen it all over the internet.

Saltine Toffee Crackers aka Christmas Crack



2 sticks butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 bag saltine crackers

Heat butter in pot until melted, add brown sugar, bring to a rolling boil being careful not to burn. Boil for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, lay crackers out on cookie sheet side by side. Pour mixture over crackers and quickly spread over entire area. Bake 350 for 5 minutes. Take out of oven and pour chocolate chips on top spreading around with spatula covering all areas. (chocolate chips will melt as you spread them out). Cool in refrigerator for 1 hour until hardened. Break apart in peices and enjoy!

To Die For Crockpot Roast

I am suprised I haven't shared this recipe with you all yet. It is easly found everywhere on the internet. It makes GREAT gravy. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and carrots on the side, but I was in a hurry yesterday with a busy day/evening planned so it all got thrown together.

The Menu:

To Die For Crockpot Roast

The Original Recipe:
I don't usually change to much in this recipe. Sometimes if I don't have the Italian packet, I use 3/4 cup of Italian Dressing (premade). Some people have said it is to salthy for their likeing, so they use half packets instead. I ALWAYS add more water to cover the roast. I don't like leaving it in the crockpot with just 1/2 cup of water..

To Die For Crockpot Roast

Ingredients


1 beef roast, any kind
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package brown gravy mix, dry
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dried Italian salad dressing mix
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package ranch dressing mix, dry
1/2 cup water

Directions

1Place beef roast in crock pot.

2Mix the dried mixes together in a bowl and sprinkle over the roast.

3Pour the water around the roast. (I always use enough water to cover roast. It is just a personal preference)

4Cook on low for 7-9 hours
 

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

I have no idea why I have never thought to make my own dressings before. I loved the Blender Salad Dressing I had made, so I figured it was time to give another dressing a whirl. SO easy and SO good!

The Menu:

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

The Original Recipe:
I found different recipes for this, and this is what I came up with. You can double or triple if you are in the mood!

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

1/4 cup light mayonaise
1 1/2 tbls. spicey brown mustard
1 1/2 tbls. honey

Whip all ingredients together. Either use right away or refridgerate.

OR

I got this recipe off of a friend of mine:

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

1 cup Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard
1 cup oil (I use canola)
1 cup cider vinegar (or your choice of vinegar)
1/2 cup honey (more if you want it sweeter)

Mix above ingredients well. Serve over salad

Weekly Supper Planning

We are soooo busy this week. I had to figure out easy and fast suppers.

Saturday- Church Christmas Dinner

Sunday- Roast with Potatoes, Carrots, and Celery or might make To Die for Crockpot Roast (recipe needs to be posted) (We have our church program, and then Cubscout caroling in the afternoon. I think the crockpot will be my friend today!)

Monday- Spaghetti and Meatballs (the store bought frozen kind) (My one son and I are going to eat at Cubscout Christmas dinner tonight, so this is something my hubby can make!)

Tuesday- Hamburgers and Mac and Cheese with a fruit of choice (My 6 year old has been begging for hamburgers!)

Wednesday- Hard and soft Tacos (We have church tonight, so Wed. nights are easy meals) Taco Seasoning Mix

Thursday- Easy Skillet and Sausage Supper (recipe to come), and the kids are going to have left over Tacos since I don't think they will like this dish. I bought hot sausage to use with it, and it has spinach and fire roasted tomatoes in it. I think they will crinkle their nose at this, haha.. but it sounds delish. My 12 year old wants to eat it!

Friday- Leftovers!

Cheesy Broccoli Bake

YUM!! I told my 12 year old that I was making something that looked like a green bean casserole, but it had broccoli in it. He just turned his nose up and said, "yuck, I don't like broccoli." He was litteraly eating his words. I got 10 thumbs up (well, there are 5 boys in this family, not counting me!)... It was sooo good!! All the kids finished their helping, and my 12 year old got a second!

The Menu:

Cheesy Broccoli Bake

The Original Recipe:
I found this on my favorite website, once again they pulled through with another outstanding recipe! I served this with Mini Meatloves with Honey Mustard Sauce

Cheesy Broccoli Bake


1 Pkg, (10oz.) frz. chopped broccoli

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup

1 egg, beaten

11/2 cups grated cheese(your choice, I use cheddar)

1 cup crushed, crackers or bread crumbs ( I used Ritz crackers!)



Preheat oven to 325. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.

Cook broccoli according to pkg. directions; drain well and let cool. In a Large bowl, combine mayo.,soup,egg,and grated cheese; stir in broccoli. Pour into baking dish and sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake 30 mins.

Mini Meatloaves with Honey Mustard Sauce

These were a hit at our house. I like to make meatloaft different ways, and this one was just as good as they usually are!

The Menu:

Mini Meatloaves wtih Honey Mustard Sauce

The Original Recipe:
I found this on the back of  the Kretschmer Wheat Germ Jar. I made it in a square 8x8 pan. Baked at 375 for 1 hour. This is the only thing I changed about the recipe. Oh! I mixed the honey mustard sauce in the meatloaf, haha.. I didn't read all the instructions apparently..  so it got mixed in the meat, and not used as a sauce on top. It was still good though!!

Mini Meatloaves with Honey Mustard Sauce

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 cup Wheat Germ
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1/4 cup dijon mustard
3 tbls. mustard

Heat oven 350 degrees. For meat loaves, combine first seven ingredients in large bowl; mix lightly, but throroughly. Shape meat mixture into eight 3x2 inch loaves; place in baking dish. Bake 30-35 minutes to meadium doness (160 degrees) or until ceneter is no longer pink and juices show no pink color. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. For sauce, combine mustard and honey; mix well. Serve sauce over meat loaves.