Favorite Recipes and Tips-Includes Recipes from Emeril 100th EPISODE

[mamaholly1]

Tips from Kate Gosselin-from www.tlc.com

Tip #1 Organize

As a mother of sextuplets and twins, one of the best methods for keeping a family organized is lists! No one has the memory of an elephant! Keep a constant running list of "To Dos" and then cross things off as they are completed! My to-do lists consists of meals for the week, which loads of laundry need to be done, and which parts of the house needs attention. Lists will keep you and your family organized.

 

Tip #2 Shop on a Budget

Shopping for a family of 10 means planning ahead and staying on a budget. The good news is that you can have healthy, home cooked delicious (even organic!) meals for a large family. Look for sales! Watch the sale papers and take advantage of store promotions, coupons and rainchecks. Keep a constant running list of things that are on sale and that you need at the store from week to week. This will avoid buying things that you don't need. It's also good to stock up on items that you use a lot of and that are on sale!

 

Tip #3 Prepare for Outings

Plan ahead! If outings are well thought out in advance, it will allow for a better time for all! Always take plenty of drinks, snacks, clothing and supplies. Make a mental plan of how the day will unfold and then adjust it as necessary!

 

Tip #4 Count Your Blessings

On days that your role as mom seems mundane and pointless and repetitive(we all have those), remember to count your blessings! Take a moment, see all that is positive in your life and the life of your children and it will give you that boost that you need!

 

Tip #5 Promote Safety

Talk about different scenarios and what is safe and acceptable and what is not safe and what they should not do in different situations! Remind them to come to YOU as a parent if they hear something that they don't understand, think that is bad or don't know what it means. You want to position yourself as their resource person to keep conversation lines open. This needs to start at a very young age.

 

Tip #6 Provide Order

A schedule will help everyone in the family. It removes the guesswork and a lot of frustration. It allows the things that need to get done to get done because life becomes somewhat predictable.

 

Tip #7 Reward Your Children

Reward them for their helpfulness and kindness—if only with your words, this will mean a lot to them. They want your approval!

 

Tip #8 Make Housework a Family Affair

Especially in a large family, involving all of the kids in the housework, chores, cooking, cleaning etc. This helps to provide family unity, and a sense of belonging. It also teaches kids to develop a strong work ethic. And encourage Dad to get involved—n our situation,much of what a successful mom is able to accomplish, is due to a very present and helpful dad!

 

 

http://www.orato.com/arts-entertainment/2008/02/05/naptime-musings-jon-amp-kate-plus-8 (great little article BY Kate Gosselin)

[mamaholly1]

MONKEY BREAD/Pull Apart Rolls
(from the Christmas Caroling episode)
recipe courtesy of RHODESBREAD.COM
Category: Desserts

See Other Christmas Recipes

Pull Aparts (Monkey Bread)

24 Rhodes™ White Dinner Rolls
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Thaw rolls until soft (about 1 hour at room temperature). Cut each roll in half. In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts together. Dip roll halves in butter then roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture until thoroughly coated. Arrange in sprayed bundt pan. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let rise until double in size (2-3 hours). Remove wrap. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes. Cover with foil the last 15 minutes of baking. Immediately after removing from the oven, carefully release edges and center tube with a knife. Invert onto a serving plate

Serving size: 3 pieces, Calories: 257, Fat: 11, Cholesterol: 15, Sodium:271, Carbohydrate: 35, Dietary Fiber: 0, Sugar: 11, Protein: 5

[mamaholly1]

Monkey Munch from Jon and Kate Plus 8 (copied from RecipeZaar) also known as Puppy Chow OR Chex Muddy Buddies

• 9 cups Chex cereal (any variety)  (I've also used Crispix cereal)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (you can substitute SUNBUTTER or SoyButter if you have pnut allergy)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Put chex in a large bowl and put aside.

2. Place chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter into a quart-sized microwavable bowl.

3. Stir the ingredients together.

4. Microwave the mixture uncovered for a minute on "high." Stir the mix again and continue to zap in thirty second intervals until it mixes smoothly.

5. Add the vanilla and stir.
6. Put combination into a 2-gallon, Ziploc freezer bag.

7. Add powdered sugar, seal the bag and shake until distributed.

8. Spread Monkey Munch out on wax paper to cool and dry.

9. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for storage.

[mamaholly1]

Korean Beef Bulgogi (copied from RecipeZaar) NOT Jon's recipe-but close

SERVES 4 -6

cook time 45 min | 30 min prep

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup korean soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 3 medium garlic cloves (crushed)
• 3 green onions (chopped, including greens)
• 2 lbs sirloin

Dipping sauce

• 6 tablespoons korean soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 teaspoons crushed toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 pinch sugar

Directions

1. Mix ingredients (except meat) and set aside.

2. Slice sirloin paper thin against the grain of the meat(works best if meat is not completely thawed).

3. Marinade sirloin for 30 minute.

4. Mix ingredients for dipping sauce and refrigerate until ready for use.

5. Grill or pan fry, serve over rice with dipping sauce.

[Chasamassa]

My mother in law has made this for YEARS for her family at christmas time, OMG this stuff is sinfully good!!! I think I might just make some now, haha :)!!!

Quoting mamaholly1:

MONKEY BREAD/Pull Apart Rolls
(from the Christmas Caroling episode)
recipe courtesy of RHODESBREAD.COM
Category: Desserts

See Other Christmas Recipes

Pull Aparts (Monkey Bread)

24 Rhodes™ White Dinner Rolls
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Thaw rolls until soft (about 1 hour at room temperature). Cut each roll in half. In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts together. Dip roll halves in butter then roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture until thoroughly coated. Arrange in sprayed bundt pan. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let rise until double in size (2-3 hours). Remove wrap. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes. Cover with foil the last 15 minutes of baking. Immediately after removing from the oven, carefully release edges and center tube with a knife. Invert onto a serving plate

Serving size: 3 pieces, Calories: 257, Fat: 11, Cholesterol: 15, Sodium:271, Carbohydrate: 35, Dietary Fiber: 0, Sugar: 11, Protein: 5

[Turkeysmom]

They are on GMA this morning and in the last half hour Kate shared her meatloaf recipe.  I pulled it off the GMA website to post and share here.

Kate's Meatloaf

makes 10 slices

Ingredients

2 pounds organic ground beef
2-3 eggs
Finely chopped (I use food processor on pulse) celery, onion, green pepper, carrots- about 3/4-1 cup of each.
About 1½-2 cups of breadcrumbs- Italian seasoned if on hand. Otherwise, plain works too. May need more breadcrumbs depending on the consistency of the meatloaf.
About 3/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese (whichever's on hand).
About ¼ to ½ cup ketchup.
About 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
About 1 teaspoon of garlic salt

Mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and divide equally into two separate meat loaves. Add a squirt of ketchup to the top of each in a zig-zaggy design. I cover with foil and bake in either a meatloaf pan or a glass bread baking dish at 350 degrees for about an hour (depending on oven) or until bubbly and center is no longer pink.

During the last 15 minutes or so, I remove foil covering and finish baking uncovered.

When there's leftovers (usually I have about half a loaf left over) I put a slice between wholegrain bread with some mayo and ketchup swirled together (a la French dressing!), and a slice of lettuce and tomato too for a delicious meatloaf sandwich for the next day!

[mamaholly1]

sounds like my meatloaf....sometimes I put 1/2 beef 1/2 spicy sausage......and make MINI loaves so that everyone has their OWN meatloaf.  Thanks for sharing.

Quoting Turkeysmom:

They are on GMA this morning and in the last half hour Kate shared her meatloaf recipe.  I pulled it off the GMA website to post and share here.

[mamaholly1]

Food: (Lunch) Chicken and Cheese Steaks Here's a recipe for a similar chicken and cheese steak sandwhich recipe Ingredients 1 loaf (11 3/4 oz.) Pepperidge Farm® Mozzarella & Garlic Bread * 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast , cut into strips 1 small green OR red pepper cut into 2" strips 1 medium onion , sliced Cooking Instructions PREPARE bread according to pkg. directions. HEAT oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often. Remove chicken. ADD pepper and onion and cook until tender. Return chicken to skillet and heat through. SPOON chicken mixture on bottom bread half and top with remaining bread half. Cut into quarters. Makes 4 sandwiches. TIP: *Also delicious with Pepperidge Farm® Frozen Garlic Bread. source: aolfood.com http://recipe.aol.com/recipe/chicken-cheese-steak-sandwiches/77624

[Nelson2004]

Kate's Meatloaf recipe was really good.

[Catrin2009]

The recipe to Kate's meatloaf sounds really good. I'm gonna have to try that soon.

[2munchkinsmom]

Thanks for taking the time to post these receipies! I have made the Monkey Munch and bread, I will try the meatloaf that way this week! yum! Thanks!