Alphabet Letter S

A quick entry to post the letter S printable we worked on today in Preschool.  You simply insert the image into a Word document and enlarge as big as you want. Then, print one copy in color and one copy in gray/black and white (I did this one on colored paper).  Cut the colored sheet into puzzle pieces and the child will glue them to the black and white sheet which is meant to be a guide for the child.  I printed my black and white copy at 35% transparency so it was lighter on the page.

Finished Product:

Breakfast Bake

Although I haven't had a chance to write a lot lately, I've actually tried several new recipes that I've been wanting to post!  Hopefully I can get updated with that in the next week or so.  Today I'm going to post a super-simple breakfast bake we made for a Saturday morning breakfast.  This was kid-approved by our 2 year old and so easy that we'll definitely make it again.  It would also be great for a potluck or brunch!  

Easy Breakfast Bake

6 eggs

1/4 cup milk

16 oz refrigerated breakfast biscuits (I used the Buttermilk Grands.)

4 scallions or green onions, chopped small
1 onion, chopped (This is optional although I use it.)

1-1 1/2 cups shredded extra sharp Cheddar Cheese or Colby Jack cheese* (I used 1 1/2 cups of Colby Jack.)

Your choice of meat, optional (I used a precooked, diced bag of ham.)

9×13 baking dish prepared with cooking spray

Directions:

1. Mix your eggs and milk in a large bowl.  Cut each biscuit into fours and add it to the bowl.  Let the biscuits sit in this bowl while preparing the rest of the ingredients to give it a chance to soak up the eggs.

2.  Add everything else to the bowl with eggs and biscuits.  Mix so the egg coats all ingredients.

3. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.  Just make sure it isn't runny.

*You can use pre-shredded cheese, but if you shred yourself it melts much better and blends together well.  I always try to shred myself when making this dish.

I made a few changes to the original recipe found here.

handprint

I'm simply posting this to share a project we'll be making with some friends of mine.

Slow Cooker Cream of Chicken Wild Rice Soup (cream)

I love soup.  I've always loved soup.  I could eat it every day if I absolutely had to.  Okay, I could eat it every day on my own accord.  I even had friend in middle school who called me "soup"--thank goodness it was one of my short-lived nicknames.  Here in our house, we have a handful of go-to soups that I tend to cook pretty often.  I'm certain that this one will slip into that rotation quite easily.

When I have a few minutes (usually late at night) I browse Pinterest for new recipes I want to try.  This is one (on my Slow Cooker Board) that I've had my eye on for quite some time.  I decided to try it today since we have some sickness going around the house and I wasn't in the mood to have to figure out dinner tonight.  We were all very pleased with the turnout!  I doubled the recipe so we have plenty to spare.  I definitely found a winner with this recipe!

I modified the recipe slightly, but you can find the original here.

Cream of Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients:
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 package of Rice-a-Roni long grain and wild rice 
1/2 tsp salt 
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup butter (I used slightly less since I ran out.)
1 1/2 cups half and half
1 cup grated carrots (I chopped mine in a food processor.)
1 cup diced celery

Directions:

Combine broth, water, carrots, celery, chicken and rice (along with seasoning packet) in a large slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. 

Take out chicken and shred with two forks and then add back into slow cooker. In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, and flour. 

In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour mixture by tablespoon to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. 

Stir cream mixture into slow cooker and then let cook on low for 15 more minutes.

Enjoy!  Would pair easily with warm biscuits or croissants.